WCW91-Birth of a Company, with a Texas Twist

tg01 · April 9, 2013

1990 Year in Review: Part XXII:NWA

While Sgt Slaughter was busy transforming into a turncoat and setting up to face The Ultimate Warrior, MAJOR transformations were beginning to take effect in the NWA. Behind the scenes, it became known in December that Ted Turner had acquired a new minority partner in his organization and he was setting his sights on even bigger things in 1991. No one quite knew what that meant for the President of WCW, Jim Herd or the head booker Ole Anderson, but there was a definite pall hanging over Starrcade when it took place on December 16th.

1 Bobby Eaton def. The Z-Man
2 The Steiner Brothers (USA) def. Sgt. Krueger and Col. DeKlerk (South Africa) Pat O'Connor Tournament Quarterfinal
3 Konnan and Rey Misterio (Mexico) defeated Chris Adams and Norman Smiley (United Kingdom) Pat O'Connor Tournament Quarterfinal
4 Mr. Saito and The Great Muta (Japan) defeated The Royal Family (Rip Morgan and Jack Victory) (New Zealand) Pat O'Connor Tournament Quarterfinal
5 Victor Zangiev and Salman Hashimikov (Soviet Union) defeated Troy Montour and Danny Johnson (Canada) Pat O'Connor Tournament Quarterfinal
6 Michael Wallstreet (with Alexandra York) defeated Terry Taylor
7 The Skyscrapers (Sid Vicious and Danny Spivey) defeated Big Cat and The Motor City Madman
8 Tommy Rich and Ricky Morton (with Robert Gibson) defeated The Fabulous Freebirds (Jimmy Garvin and Michael Hayes) (with Little Richard Marley)
9 The Steiner Brothers (USA) defeated Konan and Rey Misterio (Mexico) Pat O'Connor Tournament Semifinal
10 Mr. Saito and The Great Muta (Japan) defeated Victor Zangiev and Salman Hashimikov (Soviet Union) Pat O'Connor Tournament Semifinal
11 Lex Luger defeated Stan Hansen © Texas Lariat match for the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship
12 Doom (Ron Simmons and Butch Reed) © (with Teddy Long) and Arn Anderson and Barry Windham fought to a no-contest Street Fight for the NWA World Tag Team Championship
13 The Steiner Brothers (USA) defeated Mr. Saito and The Great Muta (Japan) Pat O'Connor Tournament Final
14 Sting © defeated The Black Scorpion in a Steel Cage match for the NWA World Championship

The major impact to come out of the PPV of course was the revealing of Ric Flair as The Black Scorpion, restarting one of the NWA's greatest feuds. Also notable was the reuniting of The Skyscrapers, which seemed to be a one night thing, but as the team continued to team together over the following weeks worth of shows it quickly became apparent it may be a more permanent situation. All of this was pretty minor though, considering that this would turn out to be the final Starrcade in NWA history. What seemed most important on the heels of Starrcade was the almost immediate firing of Ole Anderson, who was blamed for the majority of what has become to be known as "The Black Scorpion" fiasco. Everyone thought that was going to be the end of changes...and then Jim Herd was fired, and everything went crazy from there.....

OOC: First off a thank you to justtxyank for the mod used for this, albeit with a few tweaks here and there. Some of you may remember I started a 2001 dynasty, but after seeing the great job falling_star was doing I wanted to do something different, and so here we are. Go check out his dynasty though, it is pretty great!

tg01 · April 9, 2013

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Note: On January 1rst, 1991 World Championship Wrestling ended its association with the National Wrestling Alliance, and all titles and their histories were returned to the NWA. At that time the holders of the NWA World Heavyweight, US, World Tag Team, and TV Championships were named the WCW Champions of the same division. Histories for WCW titles begin there, although the date of the NWA title change was included for historical purposes. Also all dates are the dates the match was aired in the United States.

WCW World Heavyweight Championship:

Current Champion:

Lex Luger

Title History:

Champion #1: Ric Flair

Defeated: Sting to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Date: December 25th, 1990

Title Defenses: Two title defenses in NWA era
1. Ric Flair defeated Sting in Macon, Georgia on 01/12/91
2. Ric Flair defeated Scott Steiner in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 02/16/91

Champion #2: Lex Luger

Defeated: Ric Flair to win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Date: February 24th, 1991

Title Defenses:
1. Lex Luger defeated Vader by disqualification in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on 03/09/91
2. Lex Luger defeated Arn Anderson in Seattle, Washington on 03/17/91
3. Lex Luger defeated Barry Windham in Oakland, CA on 04/14/91
4. Lex Luger defeated Tully Blanchard in San Francisco, CA on 04/20/91
5. Lex Luger defeated Stan Hansen in Phoenix, AZ on 05/04/91
6. Lex Luger defeated Ric Flair in Atlanta, GA on 05/19/91
7. Lex Luger defeated Terry Funk in Durham, NC on 06/08/91

WCW United States Championship:

Current Champion:

Arn Anderson

Title History:

Champion #1: Lex Luger

Defeated: Stan Hansen to win the NWA United States Championship
Location: St Louis, Missouri
Date: December 16th, 1990

Title Defenses:Two title defenses in NWA era
1. Lex Luger defeated Kevin Sullivan in Daytona Beach, Florida on 01/06/91
2. Lex Luger defeated One Man Gang by disqualification in Macon, Georgia on 01/13/91
3. Lex Luger defeated Bobby Eaton by disqualification in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on 01/19/91
3. Lex Luger defeated Rip Rogers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on 01/20/91

Champion #2: Arn Anderson

Defeated: Lex Luger to win the WCW United States Championship
Location: Houston, Texas
Date: January 26th, 1991

Title Defenses:
1. Arn Anderson defeated Brian Armstrong in Tulsa, Oklahoma on 02/03/91
2. Arn Anderson defeated Bobby Eaton in Chicago, Illinois on 02/24/91
3. Arn Anderson lost a title defense against Ron Simmons by count out in Chatham, Ontario, Canada on 03/02/91
4. Arn Anderson defeated El Gigante in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on 03/10/91
5. Arn Anderson defeated Kid Lightning in Billings, Montana on 03/30/91
6. Arn Anderson defeated Ron Simmons in Tokyo, Japan on 04/21/91
7. Arn Anderson defeated Bobby Eaton in Los Angeles, CA on 04/27/91
8. Arn Anderson defeated Ron Simmons in Atlanta, GA on 05/19/91
9. Arn Anderson defeated Master Blaster Blade in Columbia, SC on 05/25/91

WCW World Tag Team Championship:

Current Champions:

Bam Bam Bigelow & Dan Spivey

Title History:

Champions #1: Doom

Defeated: The Steiner Brothers to win the NWA World Tag Team Championship
Location: Washington, DC
Date: May 19th, 1990

Title Defenses: 100 title defenses in NWA era

Champions #2: The Steiner Brothers

Defeated: Doom to win the WCW World Tag Team Championship
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: January 5th, 1991

Title Defenses:
1. The Steiner Brothers defeated The Fabulous Freebirds in Macon, Georgia on 01/12/91
2. The Steiner Brothers defeated Doom in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on 01/19/91
3. The Steiner Brothers defeated the Master Blasters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on 01/20/91
4. The Steiner Brothers defeated the El Cubano & Rip Rogers in Houston, Texas on 01/26/91
5. The Steiner Brothers defeated Jerry Lynn & Sabu in Tulsa, Oklahoma on 02/03/91
6. The Steiner Brothers defeated Arn Anderson & Ric Flair in St Louis, Missouri on 02/09/91
7. The Steiner Brothers defeated Dutch Mantel & El Cubano in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 02/17/91

Champions #3: The Four Horsemen (Barry Windham and Tully Blanchard)

Defeated: The Steiner Brothers to win the WCW World Tag Team Championship
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Date: February 24th, 1991

Title Defenses:
1. The Four Horsemen defeated The Lightning Express in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on 03/09/91
2. The Four Horsemen defeated The Steiner Brothers in Seattle, Washington on 03/17/91
3. The Four Horsemen defeated Dustin Rhodes & Ricky Steamboat in Portland, Oregon on 03/23/91
4. The Four Horsemen defeated Lex Luger & Rick Steiner in Las Vegas, NV on 04/06/91
5. The Four Horsemen defeated Owen Hart & Z-Man in San Antonio, TX on 05/11/91

Champions #4: Bam Bam Bigelow & Dan Spivey

Defeated: The Four Horsemen to win the WCW World Tag Team Championship
Location: Atlanta, GA
Date: May 19th, 1991

Title Defenses:

1. Bam Bam Bigelow & Dan Spivey defeated The Can-Am Express in Memphis, TN on 06/01/91

WCW World Television Championship:

Current Champion:

"Stunning" Steve Austin

Title History:

Champion #1: The Z-Man

Defeated: Arn Anderson to win the NWA World Television Championship
Location: Gainesville, Georgia
Date: December 29th, 1990

Title Defenses: Thirteen title defenses in NWA era
1. Z-Man defeated the "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel in Daytona Beach, Florida on 01/05/91
2. Z-Man defeated the Big Cat Curtis Hughes by disqualification in Daytona Beach, Florida on 01/06/91
3. Z-Man defeated Bobby Eaton in Macon, Georgia on 01/12/91

Champion #2: Michael Wallstreet

Defeated: Z-Man to win the WCW World Television Championship
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Date: January 19th, 1991

Title Defenses:
1. Michael Wallstreet defeated Steve Armstrong in Tulsa, Oklahoma on 02/02/91
2. Michael Wallstreet defeated Tim Horner in Tulsa, Oklahoma on 02/03/91
3. Michael Wallstreet defeated Kid Lightning in St Louis, Missouri on 02/10/91
4. Michael Wallstreet defeated Brian Pillman in Minneapolis, Minnesotai on 02/16/91
5. Michael Wallstreet defeated El Gigante in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 02/17/91
6. Michael Wallstreet defeated Big Josh in Chicago, Illinois on 02/24/91

Champion #3: Bobby Eaton

Defeated: Michael Wallstreet to win the WCW World Television Championship
Location: Chatham, Ontario
Date: March 2nd, 1991

Title Defenses:

1. Bobby Eaton defeated Rip Rogers in Chatham, Ontario, Canada on 03/03/91
2. Bobby Eaton defeated Michael Wallstreet in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on 03/09/91
3. Bobby Eaton defeated El Cubano in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on 03/09/91
4. Bobby Eaton defeated Terrence Taylor in Seattle, Washington on 03/17/91
5. Bobby Eaton defeated The Juicer in Portland, Oregon on 03/23/91
6. Bobby Eaton defeated Brian Armstrong in Portland, Oregon on 03/24/91
7. Bobby Eaton defeated Scott Armstrong in Billings, Montana on 03/30/91
8. Bobby Eaton defeated Lt. James Earl Wright in Billings, Montana on 03/31/91
9. Bobby Eaton defeated Sabu in Las Vegas, NV on 04/07/91
10. Bobby Eaton defeated Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker in Oakland, CA on 04/14/91
11. Bobby Eaton defeated Dutch Mantel in San Francisco, CA on 04/20/91

Champion #4: "Stunning" Steve Austin

Defeated: Bobby Eaton to win the WCW World Television Championship
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Date: April 21rst, 1991

Title Defenses:
1. "Stunning" Steve Austin defeated Brad Armstrong in Los Angeles, CA on 04/28/91
2. "Stunning" Steve Austin defeated Bobby Eaton in Phoenix, AZ on 05/04/91
3. "Stunning" Steve Austin defeated Ranger Ross in Phoenix, AZ on 05/05/91
4. "Stunning" Steve Austin defeated Chavo Guerrero in San Antonio, TX on 05/12/91
5. "Stunning" Steve Austin defeated Larry Zbyszko in Atlanta, GA on 05/19/91
6. "Stunning" Steve Austin defeated Kid Lightning in Columbia, SC on 05/25/91
7. "Stunning" Steve Austin defeated Master Blaster Blade in Columbia, SC on 05/26/91
8. "Stunning" Steve Austin defeated Tim Horner in Memphis, TN on 06/02/91
9. "Stunning" Steve Austin defeated Tracy Smothers in Durham, NC on 06/09/91

WCW Cruiserweight Championship:

Current Champion:

Dynamite Kid

Title History:

Champion #1: Dynamite Kid

Defeated: Jushin Thunder Liger in a Tournament Final to win the WCW Championship
Location: Austin, Texas
Date: January 27th, 1991

Title Defenses:

1. Dynamite Kid defeated Konnan in Tulsa, Oklahoma on 02/02/91
2. Dynamite Kid defeated Brian Pillman in Chicago, Illinois on 02/24/91
3. Dynamite Kid defeated Kid Lightning in Chatham, Ontario, Canada on 03/02/91
4. Dynamite Kid defeated Brian Pillman in Seattle, Washington on 03/17/91
5. Dynamite Kid defeated Sabu in Billings, Montana on 03/30/91
6. Dynamite Kid defeated Sabu in Tokyo, Japan on 04/21/91
7. Dynamite Kid defeated Jerry Lynn in San Antonio, TX on 05/11/91
8. Dynamite Kid drew with Yoshihiro Asai when Brian Pillman attacked both men in Atlanta, GA on 05/19/91
9. Dynamite Kid defeated Jerry Lynn and Sabu in a Triangle match in Durham, NC on 06/08/91

tg01 · April 9, 2013

World Championship Wrestling Results:

01/05/91 WCW Saturday Night & 01/06/91 WCW Main Event
01/12/91 WCW Saturday Night & 01/13/91 WCW Main Event
01/19/91 WCW Saturday Night & 01/20/91 WCW Main Event
01/26/91 WCW Saturday Night & 01/27/91 WCW Main Event
01/27/91 WrestleWar '91
02/02/91 WCW Saturday Night & 02/03/91 WCW Main Event
02/09/91 WCW Saturday Night & 02/10/91 WCW Main Event
02/16/91 WCW Saturday Night & 02/17/91 WCW Main Event
02/23/91 WCW Saturday Night & 02/24/91 WCW Main Event
02/24/91 WCW Superbrawl
03/02/91 WCW Saturday Night & 03/03/91 WCW Main Event
03/09/91 WCW Saturday Night & 03/10/91 WCW Main Event
03/16/91 WCW Saturday Night & 03/17/91 WCW Main Event
03/17/91 WCW Spring Stampede
03/23/91 WCW Saturday Night & 03/24/91 WCW Main Event
03/30/91 WCW Saturday Night & 03/31/91 WCW Main Event
04/06/91 WCW Saturday Night & 04/07/91 WCW Main Event
04/13/91 WCW Saturday Night & 04/14/91 WCW Main Event
04/20/91 WCW Saturday Night & 04/21/91 WCW Main Event
04/21/91 WCW World in Japan
04/27/91 WCW Saturday Night & 04/28/91 WCW Main Event
05/04/91 WCW Saturday Night & 05/05/91 WCW Main Event
05/11/91 WCW Saturday Night & 05/12/91 WCW Main Event
05/18/91 WCW Saturday Night & 05/19/91 WCW Main Event
05/19/91 WCW Slamboree
05/25/91 WCW Saturday Night & 05/26/91 WCW Main Event
06/01/91 WCW Saturday Night & 06/02/91 WCW Main Event
06/08/91 WCW Saturday Night & 06/09/91 WCW Main Event
06/15/91 WCW Saturday Night & 06/16/91 WCW Main Event
06/16/91 WCW The Great American Bash

tg01 · April 10, 2013

NWA House House Results: Held at the Omni in Atlanta, Georgia on December 25th, 1990

NWA Tag Team Champions Doom defeated Arn Anderson & Barry Windham in a steel cage match when Reed pinned Windham
Brian Pillman & Tom Zenk defeated Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin when Zenk pinned Garvin
Michael Wallstreet pinned Tim Horner
NWA US Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Master Blasters
The Junkyard Dog pinned the Iron Sheik
WCW US Champion Lex Luger & El Gigante defeated the Big Cat & the Motor City Madman

MAIN EVENT:

FOR THE NWA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP:

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...Ric Flair had managed to inflict a lot of damage to the leg of Sting, and now had the World Champion locked into the Figure Four right in the middle of the ring. With the fans loudly cheering him on, Sting managed to fight the pain, and managed to reverse the move on the ‘Nature Boy.’ Quickly Flair broke the hold, and both climbed to their feet. Thinking Sting had to be easy pickings now; Flair turned him around and started to chop away at his chest. That seemed to motivate the Champ further, and he went for his trademark bicep pose, which sent Ric into hysterics. Now it was Sting who was punching away at the challenge, and he sent him flying into the turnbuckle with an Irish Whip. Backing up into the opposite corner, Sting ran across the ring and dropped onto the ‘Nature Boy’ with a Stinger Splash. Sting stumbled out of the corner a bit with the sore leg, but still attempted to hit another Stinger Splash, but Flair managed to reposition himself….and the referee who instead took the blunt of the blow. With the referee down, Flair probably thought he was going to have the advantage, but instead Sting quickly dropped him to the mat with a HUUUUGE Back Body Drop. Next Sting locked in the Scorpion Death Lock, and Flair was quickly tapping, but there was no referee. Suddenly the fans in the Omni started to become restless as someone ran in from the crowd…..someone who was dressed up like the Black Scorpion! He grabbed the NWA World Championship, and slid into the ring, and a shocked String broke the submission hold and stopped the Scorpion as he entered the ring with punches. This lasted until Ric Flair dropped Sting with a low blow from behind!

Down went the Champion, and the Black Scorpion managed to get his mask straightened and then grabbed the NWA world title once more. While Flair went over to try and revive the referee/ensure that he couldn’t see what was happening, the Black Scorpion waited for the Champion to get up before running him over with a title shot to the head. Dropping the belt, the Black Scorpion rolled out of the ring and disappeared underneath of it. Flair pulled the referee over, and quickly pinned Sting. ONE….TWO…THR…..NO STING KICKED OUT! Flairs face went beat red as he went apoplectic, but there was no doubting that the Champion had kicked out before the three count. Instead of letting his anger get the best of him, Flair pulled Sting to the middle of the ring and slapped on the Figure Four one more time. The Champion was clearly reeling, but once more the fans got behind him and it almost seemed like he was going to be able to break out of the hold once more. But slowly he faded, and the referee counted his shoulders as they were laying on the mat. After a couple of close two counts, Sting finally couldn’t gather the strength to fight the pain any longer, and he passed out right in the middle of the ring. A quick three count later, and Ric Flair was once more World Champion!! Quickly Arn Anderson and Barry Windham ran out of to celebrate with the Champion. As they were celebrating, the Black Scorpion rolled back into the ring. After some cajoling from the Horsemen, the Black Scorpion slowly ripped of his mask to reveal…..

THIS MAN!!!!!!!

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tg01 · April 10, 2013

NWA World Championship Wrestling Results December 29th, 1990

The show was a recap of the major events in 1990 with a couple of matches added in. One of those matches included the reunited Skyscrapers defeating the Master Blasters, and The Z-Man defeating Arn Anderson to win the NWA TV Championship. Also thrown in was a brief video showing what happened on Christmas Day with Ric Flair defeating Sting to become the new NWA World Champion.

Before the show ended, a prerecorded video played featuring Ted Turner:

"I would like to start this address off by wishing Happy Holidays to all of the fans of our company. Just like many of you have been spending time looking through the past, and preparing the future, so do I have been thinking about the future. I am very proud of the history of this company I own, but the time has come for some changes. What you have witnessed tonight was the end of the long run of NWA World Championship Wrestling. Beginning next week in this time slot you will instead be seeing World Championship Wrestling Saturday Night. It is time for us to grow from being a national 'rasslin' program into a worldwide wrestling promotion. You are going to see many changes over the next few weeks we our organization is retooled for our exciting future. First off I would like to announce that all NWA titles will be returned to National Wrestling Alliance, with our gratitude for all they have meant for us through the years. All current Champions will be instated as the first WCW Champions, with new title histories beginning with them. In addition, WCW will be adding a new division, and a new Championship to go with it in the Cruiserweight division, which you will be hearing more about next week on Saturday Night. I would also like to announce that with the input of some of my closest advisers, including the new WCW Executive Vice President, we have decided to create the position of a WCW Commissioner who will be in charge of everything you are going to see on Saturday Nights. We searched the world to find just the right person for this role as authority figure, and I think everyone will be pleased when it is announced next week. His first job will be overseeing the signing of a contract that will match new WCW World Heavyweight Champion up against Sting in a contractually obligated rematch for the World Heavyweight Championship the following week. Finally I would like to announce that our Main Event will see the WCW World Tag Team Championships being defended as Doom will face....THE STEINER BROTHERS! Again, thank you for all of your support in the past, and I hope you join us on our journey into the future!"

And so it begins....

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tg01 · April 11, 2013

20 Years of World Championship Wrestling: DVD/Blu Ray:

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“Hello everyone, and welcome to this special presentation looking back on twenty years of World Championship Wrestling. In addition to matches handpicked by a special panel that highlight what we think are the best moments and matches in our history, we have spoken to a few of the players who made it such a success. But for me, the personal highlight is this interview with the man who was the Executive Vice President of WCW since it began twenty years ago. Of course he is world famous and some of his out of the ring pursuits include the creation of MicroSolutions, Broadcast.com, and of course is the owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks. It is my pleasure to be here with Mark Cuban.”

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“Oh Jim, that was very nice, I will do my best to try and not embarrass you by making an ass of myself.”

“While I’m not sure either of those are possible, before we get started talking a little about you, I just wanted to quickly talk to you about some of the information that is going to be available first on this DVD/Blu Ray presentation, but also about the commemorative book that is going to be available at the same time.”

“Hahaha, well as you mentioned, yes we do have a book that is going to be coming out that is going to be looking at the twenty year history of WCW. Which I guess brings us to an important point that we should make before someone else does it on our behalf, namely that this DVD and the book are to celebrate the twenty years that World Championship Wrestling had existed as a separate entity from the NWA, in no way are we trying to erase the history of our forerunner promotions. Obviously a lot of great history exists, things like the Flair-Steamboat trilogy, Dusty Rhodes and Harley Race competing over the World title, the beginnings of the Four Horsemen…”

“The I Quit Steel Cage match between Magnum and Tully…”

“Oh yeah, that was a great match….but as a company we wish to celebrate what we have done outside of the NWA. When we left the NWA in 1991, we were setting out to become a world-wide entity onto our hold. We were taking chances, we were innovating, and yes at times we were even failing. But that is the history of WCW, and we want to take this time to celebrate it. Of course I can’t take all of the credit for what has happened, we obviously wouldn’t be here without Ted Turner, but in helping prepare the book I gave access to my notes for the writers to look at. I have almost a ‘diary’ you can say of everything I have done in this company. From contracts I signed, to business negotiations I made, all of that is in writing, and organized by month and year in binders in my house. Furthermore I have the details from every single wrestling card I was ever a part of, with notes on every match, from how long it was, to who was the referee to notes on what happened in the match that I thought was of some importance. Some of those notes are copied verbatim and will be included in the book for others to see, whereas some of them will just be used to help pain the stories that will be told in the book. At least now though, everyone will know where the information is coming from, which should help provide people with proof of its veracity.”

“Okay then, so why don’t we get started by talking about you….”

“Always a favourite thing for me to do!”

“…and why don’t we get this started by discussing how you got involved in wrestling?”

“Well I guess my story starts just like many other wrestling fans. When I was a young boy growing up in Pittsburgh a friend took me to go and see the old WWWF and I witnessed Bruno Sammartino defending his title belt and I was hooked big time! When I moved to Dallas I went to see a couple of World Class Championship Wrestling shows, and it was something completely differently, and I had something new to love and enjoy. Unfortunately I had a run in with some of the wrestlers at the bar I was working at, and it didn’t go really well. Let’s just say that they felt they could act as ‘free’ as a ‘bird’ in my bar, and that just wasn’t about to happen. So after that I was staying away from wrestling, until I was down in San Antonio and a friend took me to go and see a Southwest Championship Wrestling show. I enjoyed what I got to see there, but more importantly, but afterwards we ran into some of the boys. It was there that I began what would become a long lasting relationship with Tully Blanchard. Later on when the Four Horsemen were going strong and they would come near Dallas I would get together with them. From there I became friends with the Horsemen, and it would just grow from there.”

“And was it that connection that got you involved with WCW?”

“Well almost from the time that Ted bought Crockett Promotions, he was already trying to figure out ways to make it bigger and better. He really wanted to compete with the WWF, he wanted to beat Vince period, and he knew that the key to do that was he needed to take the product to a larger, worldwide audience. When I used to hang out with the Horsemen in the back I actually got to meet Ted Turner once, although he really didn't have much to say to me at that time. Later on when he was looking at expanding, he wanted to try and find someone who could share his passion; who could think outside the box, and lets not kid ourselves here, someone who could share some of the financial burden. At that time Jim Herd was in charge here…”

“Now there’s someone who was a real ass…”

“….hey, JR, I’m the one who is supposed to be using the salty language here, not you.”

“Sorry, I just could not stand that guy!”

“That was pretty much the consensus opinion backstage from what I was able to gather. When I first joined the company, as you remember I spent some time backstage without really letting anyone know what I was doing. I only ran into him twice, and both times he brushed me off like I was nobody at all, it was hard not to laugh since I knew that I was going to be firing his ass as soon as possible. But anyways, Ted wanted someone to partner with him, because he knew there was a potential that there could be a bit of a backlash when he seceded from the NWA from fans who might think that we were going to change too much from the product they loved. Who can forget what happened on Black Saturday? So Ted needed someone who could make the transition in a way that the fans would find acceptable. This was something that was sort of well-known in the dressing room, and one of my boys happened to mention my name to his people, and they set up a formal business meeting between the two of us, as I really had nothing better going on at that time having just sold MicoSolutions to CompuServe.”

“I can just imagine how that went….”

“Yeah, as you can imagine he took one look at me, just like most people did at that time and sort of brushed me off as a brash, foul talking youngster. Until I mentioned MicroSolutions and then his whole demeanour seemed to change. He told me of his plans for the future, and we quickly formalized a deal where I bought into WCW and became a partner in his plans for the future. “

“Which is really where you have been ever since, and I’d say that is probably the question I get the most about you, so maybe you can touch on that for the fans. How is it you have managed to stay involved with WCW, even with all of your other activities?”

“Well as you know Jim, Ted has always had a bit of a hands off approach when it comes to the daily running of his wrestling companies, leaving that to the Executive Vice President of WCW, and whomever the Head of Creative was at that time. With his big plans for the future, Ted wanted to try and tighten the reigns a bit, by making sure that there was one person in charge of both of those roles, and it would be someone who would best represent his interests. Following Starrcade 1990, and the whole fiasco with the ‘Black Scorpion,’ Ted wasted no time in relieving Ole Anderson of his job as head of creative. That of course made Jim Herd think he was safe, but when plans were finalized to formalize the creation of World Championship Wrestling, Herd was finally given the boot and I was placed into both positions. Taking my cue from Ted, I wanted to create a committee that would be able to handle a lot of the creative things, while following the lead that both Ted and I wanted. Of course you know was you were one of the men on that Booking Committee, as were guys like Paul Heyman, Gordon Solie, Dusty Rhodes when he joined WCW officially in early 1991. None of you agreed all the time, but I liked that everyone brought different ideas to the table. And then of course we were always willing to listen to ideas from outside the Committee, for example when Eric Bischoff first brought the idea of a Cruiserweight division to the company, for which I am of course quite grateful for. Honestly if it wasn’t for you guys though, I’m not sure we would have been able to be as successful as we have been. Having you guys taking care of a lot of the creative stuff, left me free to pursue expanding WCW through different means.”

“Speaking of the Cruiserweight division, it seems appropriate to start by talking about the first episode of WCW Saturday Night in January 1991. It is hard to believe now considering how popular it was, but I remember calling that first episode of Saturday Night when the Cruiserweights entered WCW, and listening to a crowd that had no idea what to think of those guys.”

“Well you’re certainly right there, while there were some names like the Dynamite Kid, and Brian Pillman who the fans did know, it certainly didn’t help having guys like Sabu, and Jerry Lynn out there who many of them had never heard of before, let alone seen.”

“Speaking of Sabu, I still remember that dive he took off the top rope that night, and thinking to myself ‘oh boy, what have we gotten ourselves into.’”

“Yeah, Sabu has always been sort of a nut, but I’m glad, because you’re right that is an image that still stands out to me too. There we were, our first Saturday Night; and yes we were on the road, but in many ways with so many similar faces from the weeks before, I really thought it would be a challenge to signify this was something new, a new era was beginning. But there was a couple things that night, which I think really proved the times were changing. In helping prepare the commemorative book, as you know I went back and looked through my notes, keeping notes on EVERYTHING is something I’d have to say I learnt from my mother, and from the first show on, I have to say we have had a lot of great moments that I am very proud of.”

“Yes, I’d say right from the beginning it was obvious that you had created an atmosphere that was ready to challenge the norm; that you were planting a seed for a promotion that was going to challenge what was considering normal for wrestling.”

OOC: I will be running a predictions contest, with different lengths, and prizes that will be available, but I will be doing it slightly different then what I have traditionally seen. I will not be doing full previews of each show, but will instead pick a few matches from each one and work them in for people to predict on.

Main Event: WCW World Tag Team Championship: Doom © vs. The Steiner Brothers
Cruiserweight Tournament Preview: The Dynamite Kid/Brian Pillman/Kid Lightning/Jushin ‘Thunder’ Liger vs. Konnan/Jerry Lynn/Chris Benoit/Sabu
Tully Blanchard vs. Junkyard Dog

mistaken · April 21, 2013

WCW World Tag Team Championship: Doom © vs. The Steiner Brothers

Cruiserweight Tournament Preview: The Dynamite Kid/Brian Pillman/Kid Lightning/Jushin ‘Thunder’ Liger vs. Konnan/Jerry Lynn/Chris Benoit/Sabu

Tully Blanchard vs. Junkyard Dog

RKOwnage · April 21, 2013

Doom © vs. The Steiner Brothers

Cruiserweight Tournament Preview: The Dynamite Kid/Brian Pillman/Kid Lightning/Jushin ‘Thunder’ Liger vs. Konnan/Jerry Lynn/Chris Benoit/Sabu

Tully Blanchard vs. Junkyard Dog

Beejus · April 21, 2013

Main Event: WCW World Tag Team Championship: Doom © vs. The Steiner Brothers

Cruiserweight Tournament Preview: The Dynamite Kid/Brian Pillman/Kid Lightning/Jushin ‘Thunder’ Liger vs. Konnan/Jerry Lynn/Chris Benoit/Sabu

Tully Blanchard vs. Junkyard Dog

tg01 · May 8, 2013

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WCW Saturday Night 01/05/1991

Location: Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida

Attendance: 8582 (Sell Out)

Rating: 3.07

Announcers: Jim Ross and Missy Hyatt

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Jim Ross and Missy Hyatt welcomed everyone to the new WCW Saturday Night when Paul E Dangerously interrupted.

“Well isn’t this just great, here we are with our big debut, and I was told that I wasn’t needed in the booth any longer. And who did the big wigs hire to replace me, a MAN? This….this….lady of the night….err….lady of SATURDAY night that is. This is not something that I’m going to take sitting down, in fact my lawyers are already looking into a discrimination suit. But Missy, between you and me, this is PERSONAL! So I’m making a challenge to you, I want to prove once and for all that a man is better than any woman, any day! I want you to find someone to represent you at WrestleWar, someone who is going to face my representative, and don’t worry I’ll give you a couple weeks to find someone. It shouldn’t be too hard to find someone who owes you a favor or two in return for a favor you did for them. In fact, because I am a real gentleman, I’m going to give you one more advantage, and I’m going to have my representative in the ring tonight, just so you can get a sneak peek at the man who is going to put yours down! And then maybe, finally, you’ll remember your place!”

Junkyard Dog vs. Tully Blanchard

Match: Junkyard Dog vs. Tully Blanchard
Referee: Randy Anderson
Road Agent: Grizzly Smith
Outcome: Tully Blanchard def. Junkyard Dog with the Slingshot Suplex at 13:17
My Notes: Barry Windham accompanied Tully Blanchard out for the match, but actually managed to keep out of the action between the two men for the most part. The two veterans had a back and forth affair, that seemed to be on the way to a Junkyard Dog victory after he dropped Tully to the mat with a Scoop Slam and started in with his trademark Headbutts. It was at this point that Barry did get involved, distracting the referee to allow Tully to recover and nail the JYD with a foreign object he pulled out of his trunks. Randy Anderson turned around, but the Dog kicked out at two. Puressing his advantage, the Horseman picked the Junkyard Dog up and nailed him with his Slingshot Suplex for the victory.
My Grade: C-

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“Hello everyone, my name is Eric Bischoff and I am here with Michael Wallstreet and Alexandra York of the York Foundation, and I understand they have an announcement and a challenge to make?”

“There you are correct, me and Miss York would like to announce that the York Foundation have merged with Big Cat industries, and Mr Hughes will be joining the York Foundation as Head of Security. Now in regards to the challenge, I’m calling you out Terry Taylor, because we are done with having you as a thorn in our side. So I’m challenging you to a 1 on 1, ‘Loser Leaves WCW’ match, next week here on Saturday Night. What do you have to say Miss York?”

“According to the computer, IF, he is brave enough to beat you, there is 99.9% chance that Terry Taylor will no longer be working with the company after your match!”

Stan Hansen vs. Ranger Ross

Match: Stan Hansen vs. Ranger Ross
Referee: David Manning
Road Agent: Bob Armstrong
Road Agent Observations: Bob didn`t think that Stan Hansen was on top of his game tonight.
Outcome: Stan Hansen def. Ranger Ross with the Lariat at 8:14
My Notes: Stan Hansen seemed to be even more irritated then usual as he pummeled Ranger Ross from post to post, before finally finishing him off with the Lariat. Post-match, Stan Hanse grabbed his bull rope and knocked Ranger Ross out with a hard shot with his cowbell.
My Grade: D+

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“Ladies and gentlemen, everyone knows that the US title meant a lot in my career, and that is why it brings me great pleasure to introduce to you the FIRST World Championship Wrestling United States Heavyweight Champion….LEX LUGER!”

“Thank you Magnum, it is because of legends like you that holding this belt means so much to me. I know it may be a new company, but one thing that has not changed is the ‘Total Package’ is going to make sure that this belt remains the stepping stone to greatness. Holding this belt means you have the ability to challenge for the World Championship at least once while you are Champion, that’s how important it is. Next week my buddy Sting is going to be getting his title back, but if for some reason he isn’t able to get past Ric Flair….well Slick Rick, guess who is going to be coming for you next!”

The Fabulous Freebirds vs. The Skyscrapers

Match: The Skyscrapers vs. The Fabulous Freebirds
Referee: Dick Woehrle
Road Agent: Mike Graham
Outcome: Sid Vicious pinned Jimmy Garvin at 8:30 after a Powerbomb.
My Notes: The Skyscrapers managed to use their size to control most of the match, in the end though the Freebirds used a distraction by their manager to double team Sid Vicious. That brought Spivey into the ring, and he quickly sent Michael Hayes flying out of the ring with a clothesline, before picking up Jimmy Garvin and sending him flying into DDP on the ring apron. The cigar from DDP’s mouth jabbed Garvin in the mouth, and he turned around holding his eye in pain, which allowed Sid Vicious to drop him with a Powerbomb and getting the pin. After the match, the “Big Cat” Curtis Hughes lumbered out to attack the two men, and he was joined by Michael Wallstreet. The beat down continued until Terry Taylor came running out from the back, and the York Foundation quickly exited the ring.
My Grade: C-

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WCW Television Heavyweight Championship: Z-Man© vs. "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel

Match: WCW Television Championship: Z-Man© vs. Buddy Landel
Referee: Mickey Jay
Road Agent: Pez Whatley
Outcome: Z-Man def. Buddy Landell with the Flying Drop Kick at 7:49
My Notes: The two men had a pretty basic match, with Buddy Landell showing off every time he successfully hit a move. This backfired on him when Z-Man managed to recover enough to catch him with a Flying Drop Kick for the victory.
My Grade: D-

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“Hello everyone, I am here with WCW’s Head of Scouting, Mark Cuban. Mark you have been traversing the world trying to find the hidden gems that you will be getting a look at in the coming months here in WCW, starting with tonight in our preview of the Cruiserweight Tournament that will be beginning next week here on Saturday Night. First off Mark could you please tell us a little bit about the Cruiserweight division?”

“Thank you, the Cruiserweight division is going to be about adding a little flash to the product here in WCW. In searching the world I was able to find some wrestlers who are going to be able to fly with the likes of Brian Pillman and the Dynamite Kid, and really tear it up inside the ring. All of our competitors are going to weigh under 220lbs, so you are going to see them be able to do moves that some of the bigger guys just can’t.”

“You mentioned Brian Pillman and the Dynamite Kid, but what can you tell us about some of the other competitors that we will be seeing shortly?”

“Besides those two, Konnan and Chris Benoit will be familiar to our fans as they got to see them just a few weeks ago at Starrcade. Kid Lightning and Jerry Lynn have had a strong rivalry going on throughout some of the northern states, and we’re hoping that will be able to carry over here to WCW. Over in Japan, the Cruiserweight division is called the Junior Heavyweight division, and probably the very best member of that division is Jushin Liger so I am very excited that he will be debuting in WCW tonight. Finally there is Sabu….and words just don’t do him justice, fans are going to have to wait and see exactly what he is all about.”

“Thank you for your time Mark, and fans, up next you’re going to get a small taste of what WCW has in plan for you in the coming weeks!”

Dynamite Kid/Brian Pillman/Kid Lightning/Jushin ‘Thunder’ Liger vs. Sabu/Konnan/Chris Benoit/Jerry Lynn

Match: Dynamite Kid/Brian Pillman/Kid Lightning/Jushin ‘Thunder’ Liger vs. Sabu/Konnan/Chris Benoit/Jerry Lynn
Referee: David Manning
Road Agent: Bob Armstrong
Outcome: Konnan makes Kid Lightning tap with the Tequilla Sunrise at 6:10 to win for his team
My Notes: This was a quick match, with none of the wrestlers having a lot of time to shine, but everyone got to hit a few impressive moves. The ending saw most of the wrestlers outside, with Sabu in the ring with a steel chair. Setting the chair up, Sabu ran off the ropes, jumped off the chair to balance on the top rope before diving on the wrestlers outside the ring. The fans were in shock, as Kid Lightning rolled back into the ring and it looked like he was going to try for his own move over the ropes. Konnan intercepted him with a Drop Toe Hold that dropped Lightning’s head off the steel chair, and locked in the Tequilla Sunrise to get the submission victory.
My Grade: D-

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“Earlier tonight Michael Wallstreet made a challenge to my guest for a match next week, where the loser would have to leave WCW, Terry Taylor I have to ask, are you willing to accept the challenge?”

“I don’t find myself agreeing with Michael Wallstreet very often, but one thing I do have to agree with him on….I’m tired of this feud, so I will gladly accept his challenge for next week! I look forward to ending this once and for all!”

Big Josh vs. Vader

Match: Big Josh vs. Vader
Referee: Randy Anderson
Road Agent: Jody Hamilton
Outcome: Vader won at 8:05
My Notes: Paul E Dangerously escorted Vader out as his new client, and he wasted no time going to work on Big Josh. Big Josh managed to get a few moves in, but Vader managed to finally beat him into submission with some very stiff looking punches.
My Grade: D+

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WCW World Tag Team Championship: Doom© vs. The Steiner Brothers

Match: WCW World Tag Team Championship: Doom© vs. The Steiner Brothers
Referee: Nick Patrick
Road Agent: Bob Armstrong
Outcome: Rick Steiner def. Butch Reed at 18:52 after a Steinerizer, allowing the Steiner Brothers to become the NEW WCW World Tag Team Champions!
My Notes: These two teams started off with handshakes, before contesting a back and forth match that saw a lot of power moves performed on either side. The end saw all four men in the ring, with Ron Simmons accidentally nailing his own partner with a Clothesline. That allowed the Scott Steiner to take Ron out with a Frankensteiner, and then the Steiners finished off Butch Reed with the Steinerizer. After the match, Teddy Long and Ron Simmons shook the hands of the new Champions, and tried to encourage Butch Reed to do the same, but he instead left the ring and walked away in disgust.
My Grade: C

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“Ladies and gentlemen….the Commissioner of World Championship Wrestling…..JESSE “THE BODY” VENTURA!”

With that introduction Jesse Ventura entered from the back to an ovation from the fans, as he walked to the ring that was set up for a contract signing between Ric Flair and Sting.

“Thank you for that warm welcome, but I don’t want to waste any of your time, so right now I’d like to call out the challenge….the man called Sting!”

The fans gave an even louder reaction to the former Champion of the World as he made his way out with his trademark howl.

“And next, I would like to bring out the World Heavyweight Champion….the ‘Nature Boy’ Ric Flair!”

What were once cheers, quickly turned to cheers as the leader of the Four Horsemen walked out from the back in his trademark suit and his World Championship belt.

“First off, Ric Flair, I just wanted to let you know how much I respect you for all that you have done in this business. Even when I was working for the company up north, I always knew that you were the greatest wrestler in the world!”

Here Ric Flair was smiling, and shaking his head along with the words that Jesse Ventura was saying.

“What I think is unfair though, is I don’t think that all of the fans know how great you are. They all think you are a coward that you hide behind the Four Horsemen and I just don’t think that is right at all. I want to help you prove to these fans how great you are, and that is why, as part of the contract you are going to sign, I have barred all other wrestlers from being near the ring. It’s going to be just you and Sting, competing to prove just who the greatest wrestler in this company is!”

At this point Ric Flair started to freak out, ripping off his suit jacket and throwing it to the ring floor, loosening up his tie and bouncing off the ring. He kept trying to speak, but the words just wouldn’t come out of his mouth. Finally he threw down the mic, grabbed a pen and signed the contract, before grabbing his title belt and started to leave the ring. At this point Sting picked up the microphone, which stopped Ric from leaving the ring.

“Awww, come on Ric, there is no need to get angry, after all you ARE the man right? There’s no reason you shouldn’t be able to beat me next week without any outside help. Oh wait, I think we both know that you have become so reliant on that outside help, that you’re not even sure you can beat me are you? Look me in the eyes Ric….you know it’s true, you’re worried, and I can admit, that worries me a little bit. You’re backed into a corner Ric, and that’s when animals are the most dangerous; next week is going to be great Ric, finally one of us will be able to walk away with their heads raised high and the Championship around their waist. It’s show time Ric!”

With that Sting bent over to sign the contract, and that is when Ric Flair ran at him with the title belt. Sting tried to defend himself, but Ric Flair was too fast and he bounced the belt right off the head of his challenge. Quickly Flair started to attack Sting’s knee, while Jesse Ventura called to the back for security to come out. Before security could make it, Ric Flair had locked the Figure Four on Sting and the challenger was clearly in agony. Flair grabbed his title belt and left the ring and slowly walked backwards towards the back, yelling into the crowd as the show ended.

“I’m….the man! Wooooooooo!”

Overall Rating: C+

Prediction Scores (Out of 3):

RKOwnage: 1
Beejus: 1
mistaken: 0

tg01 · May 11, 2013

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WCW Main Event 01/06/1991

Location: Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida

Attendance: 8582 (Sell Out)

Rating: 0.27

Announcers: Eric Bischoff and Magnum TA

Bobby Eaton defeated Norman at 8:05 with the Alabama Jam. (D+)

Z-Man defeated Big Cat by disqualification at 8:25 when Big Cat was caught using a foreign object. (D)

Post match, Big Cat continued his beat down on Z-Man, and was soon joined by Michael Wallstreet. Terry Taylor ran out to even up the sides, and the members of the York Foundation quickly exited the ring. (C-)

Backstage Missy Hyatt interviewed Diamond Dallas Page who seemed to be upset with the losing of the Fabulous Freebirds on Saturday, but said he had gotten them a title shot and expected them to do better….or else…. (C+)

Kid Lightning defeated “Nature Boy” Buddy Landel at 6:06 with a Moonsault (D-)

Missy Hyatt interviewed Bobby Eaton who reminded the fans that he had beat Z-Man at Starrcade, and after talking with WCW Commissioner Jesse Ventura, Eaton would be getting a shot at the TV title next Saturday. ©

Larry Zybszko came out and reminded fans that his moniker was “Living Legend,” and he was challenging any scrub in the back to come out and prevent Larry from beating him within ten minutes, and possibly earn a shot at being called a “Living Legend” themselves. ©

After a commercial Larry Zybszko defeated Tim Horner, who had accepted the challenge, at 6:16 with a Shoulder Breaker (C-)

Lex Luger spent some time to let the Four Horsemen know he would be watching on Monday to make sure they didn’t interfere, to pump up Sting for his title shot, and to get ready for his US title match in the Main Event! (B)

Lex Luger defeated Kevin Sullivan with a Torture Rack at 7:46. (C-)

Overall Rating: C

WCW Saturday Night 01/12/91 Pick 'Em:

Barry Windham vs. Junkyard Dog
WCW TV Championship: Z-Man© vs. Bobby Eaton
WCW Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Quarter Final #1: "Dynamite Kid" vs. Sabu
WCW Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Quarter Final #2: Kid Lightning vs. Konnan
WCW World Tag Team Championship: The Steiner Brothers© vs. The Fabulous Freebirds
'Loser Leaves WCW': Michael Wallstreet vs. Terry Taylor
WCW World Heavyweight Championship: Ric Flair© vs. Sting

RKOwnage · May 12, 2013

Barry Windham vs. Junkyard Dog

WCW TV Championship: Z-Man© vs. Bobby Eaton

WCW Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Quarter Final #1: "Dynamite Kid" vs. Sabu

WCW Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Quarter Final #2: Kid Lightning vs. Konnan

WCW World Tag Team Championship: The Steiner Brothers© vs. The Fabulous Freebirds

'Loser Leaves WCW': Michael Wallstreet vs. Terry Taylor

WCW World Heavyweight Championship: Ric Flair© vs. Sting

Beejus · May 12, 2013

Barry Windham vs. Junkyard Dog

WCW TV Championship: Z-Man© vs. Bobby Eaton

WCW Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Quarter Final #1: "Dynamite Kid" vs. Sabu

WCW Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Quarter Final #2: Kid Lightning vs. Konnan

WCW World Tag Team Championship: The Steiner Brothers© vs. The Fabulous Freebirds

'Loser Leaves WCW': Michael Wallstreet vs. Terry Taylor

WCW World Heavyweight Championship: Ric Flair© vs. Sting

olympia · May 12, 2013

Barry Windham vs. Junkyard Dog

Horsemen antics

WCW TV Championship: Z-Man© vs. Bobby Eaton

While Eaton is a good talent, he never quite caught on as a singles. Zenk looks good with this belt and can bleed a lot defending it

WCW Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Quarter Final #1: "Dynamite Kid" vs. Sabu

WCW Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Quarter Final #2: Kid Lightning vs. Konnan

set up the battle of the Kids

WCW World Tag Team Championship: The Steiner Brothers© vs. The Fabulous Freebirds

'Loser Leaves WCW': Michael Wallstreet vs. Terry Taylor

WCW World Heavyweight Championship: Ric Flair© vs. Sting

Chuck · May 12, 2013

Barry Windham vs. Junkyard Dog

Solid fight by Dog... but man its Barry Windham

WCW TV Championship: Z-Man© vs. Bobby Eaton

Hate Zenk. Eaton is the man.

WCW Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Quarter Final #1: "Dynamite Kid" vs. Sabu

Never been a big Sabu fan. DK still had mileage in him at this point

WCW Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Quarter Final #2: Kid Lightning vs. Konnan

Yes please

WCW World Tag Team Championship: The Steiner Brothers© vs. The Fabulous Freebirds

Never liked the WCW Freebird run... wasn't authentic

'Loser Leaves WCW': Michael Wallstreet vs. Terry Taylor

I just like Taylor.

WCW World Heavyweight Championship: Ric Flair© vs. Sting

Not quite Sting's time yet.

mistaken · May 15, 2013

Barry Windham vs. Junkyard Dog

WCW TV Championship: Z-Man© vs. Bobby Eaton

WCW Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Quarter Final #1: "Dynamite Kid" vs. Sabu

WCW Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Quarter Final #2: Kid Lightning vs. Konnan

WCW World Tag Team Championship: The Steiner Brothers© vs. The Fabulous Freebirds

'Loser Leaves WCW': Michael Wallstreet vs. Terry Taylor

WCW World Heavyweight Championship: Ric Flair© vs. Sting

tg01 · May 17, 2013

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WCW Saturday Night 01/12/1991

Location: Macon Coliseum in Macon, Georgia

Attendance: 9252 (Sell Out)

Rating: 3.14

Announcers: Jim Ross and Missy Hyatt

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Saturday Night opened with a close up of the logo mounted on a wall backstage, and then Vader stepped in front of it, with Paul E Dangerously at his side.

“My name is Paul E Dangerously, and since WCW decided in their infinite wisdom to replace me with a WO-man, I decided to take it upon myself to introduce you to WCW Saturday Night. I would also like to introduce you to my client, and the man who will represent me at WrestleWar, this is VADER! He is the most dominating…the most destructive….the most….DANGEROUS, ha…wrestler in WCW….no, in the WHOLE world! And Missy….we’re waiting for your answer to our challenge, and we will only give you one more week to respond. Come on Missy, who are you going to suck….er into wrestling for you!”

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Match: Barry Windham vs. Junkyard Dog
Referee: David Manning
Road Agent: Pez Whatley
Road Agent Observations: Pez Whatley noted this match didn’t work out so well because Junkyard Dog was winded pretty quickly.
Outcome: Barry Windham defeated Junkyard Dog with the Flying Lariat at 10:47.
My Notes: Windham was escorted out by Tully Blanchard, and Junkyard Dog was much more weary of him this time. The match went back and forth, but Dog kept looking over his back at Tully Blanchard. Finally with Windham down, the JYD rolled out of the ring and surprisingly attacked Tully, sending him flying into the ring railing, before dropping him to the mat with a Scoop Slam. Climbing through the ropes, the Dog left himself vulnerable, and Barry Windham kicked the middle rope causing Dog to have some serious discomfort. Following that up with a Flying Lariat, Barry was able to get the victory.
My Grade: D

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In the locker room, Terry Taylor was seen getting psyched up for his match tonight where his WCW career was on the line. Z-Man entered, and the two men shook hands, before Z-Man offered up some encouraging words.

“One other thing man, we both know that wherever Wallstreet goes he’s going to have back up, and I just wanted to let you know I would have your back tonight!”

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WCW World Television Championship

Match: WCW World Television Championship: Z-Man© vs. Bobby Eaton
Referee: Nick Patrick
Road Agent:Jody Hamilton
Outcome: Z-Man defeated Bobby Eaton with the Flying Drop Kick at 8:29
My Notes: The veteran Bobby Eaton started the match off the same way he had ended the match at Starrcade, in control. Fortunately for Z-Man, the fans cheering propelled him into making the comeback that ended with a Flying Drop Kick to retain his TV title.
My Grade: C-

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Eric Bischoff was with the challenge for the World Championship, the man called Sting:

“Sting, tonight you are using your contractually obligated rematch clause to get a shot at reclaiming the belt from Ric Flair. Further, thanks to our new Commissioner, you are going to be facing Flair without needing to worry about any interference from the Four Horsemen. We know there is a lot of history between the two of you, how are you feeling before your match?”

“You’re right Eric, there is a lot of history between me and the Nature Boy, but as all the little Stingers know, every time Ric Flair has managed to defeat me he has had help from the Four Horsemen. This time there is going to be no help, no mercy, no back up, and I am going to become the NEW WCW World Heavyweight Champion! It’s SHOWTIME folks!”

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Match: Dynamite Kid vs. Sabu
Referee: Randy Anderson
Road Agent: Mike Graham
Road Agent Observations: Mike Graham pointed out that this match was probably too long for who was involved, and also that Dynamite Kid could probably use some additional work on his cardio.
Outcome: Dynamite Kid defeated Sabu with a Power Slam at 8:19
My Notes: Sabu had surprised the fans with his diving move the previous week, and that continued tonight with some top rope assisted high flying moves, including a move he dubbed the Arabian Press. Dynamite Kid wasn’t a stranger to those sort of moves, and he managed to catch Sabu coming off the top rope, and dropped him with a hard Power Slam for the victory.
My Grade: D

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Gordon Solie was surrounded by the four members of the Horsemen, with Barry Windham still looking a bit worn out from his match against the Junkyard Dog. Tully Blanchard and Arn Anderson took a turn talking, before we finished up with the Champ:

“Sting I heard your words, and I can tell you are confident that you are going to be able to beat me, but it’s clear to me you have forgotten that I’m the Champion! This belt is mine, and I am the man! I’m not going to just beat you tonight, I’m going to embarrass you, and then WOOOOOO, I’m going to walk out the Champ, just like I walked in!”

Match: Loser Leaves WCW: Michael Wallstreet vs. Terry Taylor
Referee: Dick Woehrle
Road Agent: Pez Whatley
Outcome: Michael Wallstreet defeated Terry Taylor to end his WCW career by using the ropes at 12:52
My Notes: These two worked a solid match, with both ‘Big Cat’ Curtis Hughes and Z-Man outside to minimize the damage that either men could do. The finish saw Alexandra York attempt to distract the referee so that Hughes could interfere, but that backfired with Z-Man hit both him and Michael Wallstreet with a Flying Dropkick. Sending Hughes out of the ring, Z-Man followed him out under the bottom rope. The two fighting outside, distracted Terry Taylor long enough for Michael Wallstreet to go low. Dick Woehrle had finally got York off the ring apron, and turned around to make the count, but Taylor kicked out. Pulling Taylor up, Wallstreet was surprised by a quick cradle, but reversed and got his feet on the ropes for leverage to win the match. Post match ‘Bit Cat’ had taken Z-Man out, and he entered the ring with a steel chair, that Wallstreet used to smash the knee of Terry Taylor. Before he could inflict any more damage, the Skyscrapers came out to send the York Foundation fleeing.
My Grade: C-

Match: Kid Lightning vs. Konnan
Referee: Mark Curtis
Road Agent:Pez Whatley
Road Agent Observations: Pez Whatley didn’t think that Konnan was at the top of his game.
Outcome: Konnan made Kid Lightning submit using the Tequila Sunrise at 7:56
My Notes: Once more the Cruiserweight division provided some higher flying offense in the form of Kid Lightning, but Konnan was able to use his size advantage to brutalize Kid Lightning to the point where he was able to slip on his submission finisher for the victory.
My Grade: D

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Backstage Teddy Long was letting Doom know that they were going to be getting their rematch against the WCW World Tag Team Champions next week on Saturday Night, a fact that seemed to please Ron Simmons, but Butch Reed didn’t look nearly as enthused.

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WCW World Tag Team Championship

Match: WCW World Tag Team Championship: The Steiner Brothers © vs. The Fabulous Freebirds
Referee: Mickey Jay
Road Agent: Grizzly Smith
Outcome: Scott Steiner pinned Michael Hayes after the Steinerizer at 7:50
My Notes: Hearing what Diamond Dallas Page had said, the Freebirds seemed desperate to win this match, using every cheap trick they could think of. Unfortunately the Steiner Brothers were too much for to them, and Scott Steiner finished Michael Hayes off following the Steinerizer.
My Grade: C-

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Magnum T.A tried to get an interview with an obviously disappointed Bobby Eaton, but the former member of the Midnight Express wouldn’t stop to talk him. With the cameras still rolling on the back of a retreating Bobby Eaton, the fans got to see Arn Anderson walk up to him, put his arm around his shoulder and whisper some words into the ear of Bobby Eaton. Quickly Magnum and the cameramen tried to catch up to them, but Arn turned and pushed the camera away before suggesting to Bobby they needed to find somewhere to talk where they would have less interference.

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Match: Stan Hansen vs. Tommy Rich
Referee: Randy Anderson
Road Agent: Grizzly Smith
Outcome: Stan Hansen pinned Tommy Rich after the Lariat at 7:12
My Notes: Stan Hansen continued to brutalize his opponents, and finished Tommy Rich off with a brutal looking Lariat. Post match, referee Randy Anderson helped a wobbly Tommy Rich to his feet, only to have Stan Hansen knock him out with a cow bell shot to the head
My Grade: C

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Jim Ross quickly sent us backstage where a camera was allowing us to see some medics with Sting who was seated on the floor with his back against the wall, and gripping his knee in obvious pain.

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WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Match: WCW World Heavyweight Championship: Ric Flair © vs. Sting
Referee: Nick Patrick
Road Agent: Bob Armstrong
Outcome: Ric Flair made Sting submit with the Figure Four leg lock at 17:37
My Notes: Sting was introduced first, and his music played, but he did not come out from the back. This was repeated again, but on the third time it was Ric Flair who walked out from the back with the World title. He got into the ring, and made Nick Patrick start a ten count. When Nick Patrick had reached seven, Sting stumbled out from the back and hopped to the ring, obviously in pain. Sting showed how big his heart was, by managing to battle Ric Flair for almost twenty minutes, even on his sore knee. Flair managed to get the Figure Four locked on twice, only to see Sting break out of them both times. The third time was the charm though, and the challenger had no choice but to tap out.
My Grade: B+

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Post-match the Four Horsemen ran out to inflict even more harm on the downed Sting, fortunately Lex Luger and the Steiner Brothers came running out from the back to clear them from the ring. Meanwhile, Jesse Ventura who had been at ringside to help with the commentary for the Main Event grabbed the arena microphone.

“Since the eight of you want to fight so much, I think I should just go ahead and announce our main event of WrestleWar. It’s going to be the eight of you in a four man tag match…and that match is going to be…..WAR…..GAMES!”

Overall Rating: B-

Prediction Scores (Out of 7):

Beejus: 6
olympia: 6
RKOwnage: 5
Chuck: 4
mistaken: 4

Predictions Contest Standings:

Beejus: 7
olympia: 6
RKOwnage: 6
Chuck: 4
mistaken: 4

*****

WCW Main Event 01/13/1991

Location: Macon Coliseum in Macon, Georgia

Attendance: 9252 (Sell Out)

Rating: 0.23

Announcers: Eric Bischoff and Magnum TA

Brian Pillman and Jushin Thunder Liger defeated Chris Benoit and Jerry Lynn at 8:11 when Pillman pinned Benoit following an Air Pillman. (C-)

Steve Austin defeated Tommy Rich by pinfall in his debut at 8:23 (D)

Missy Hyatt interviewed Steve Austin post match, and Austin said we may all call him “Stunning” ©

The Young Pistols team of Steve Armstrong and Tracy Smothers defeated Kevin Sullivan and Dutch Mantel at 6:44 after Smothers pinned Dutch Mantel following a Doomsday Dropkick double team (D+)

Larry Zbyskzko was out to challenge anyone in the back to once more defeat him in a ‘Living Legend’ Challenge. ©

Larry Zbyskzo defeated Brian Armstrong at 4:05 with a Shoulder Breaker (C+)

Lex Luger retained his US title and defeated One Man Gang by disqualification when Bobby Eaton surprisingly attacked Lex Luger at 7:39 (C-)

Bobby Eaton continued to attack Lex Luger, beating him down with the United States title, and then challenged him to put his title on the line next week on Saturday Night. (B)

Overall Rating: C

Pick 'Em Contest:

WCW World Tag Team Championship: The Steiner Brothers vs. Doom
WCW US Championship: Lex Luger vs. Bobby Eaton
Michael Wallstreet vs. Z-Man
WCW Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Quarter Final #3: Jushin Thunder Liger vs. Chris Benoit
WCW Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Quarter Final #4: Brian Pillman vs. Jerry Lynn

Beejus · May 17, 2013

Steiners retain, Wallstreet over Z-Man.... man oh man I soooo wanna see you give Eaton that US title!!!!

Liger and Pillman to advance.

Chuck · May 17, 2013

Enjoyed the show. Was good stuff... but...

"Pez Whatley noted this match didn’t work out so well because Junkyard Dog was winded pretty quickly."

Pez Whatley in no universe should ever be an agent for a JYD Match!

tg01 · May 17, 2013

Steiners retain, Wallstreet over Z-Man.... man oh man I soooo wanna see you give Eaton that US title!!!!

Good ol' Bobby, I will only say this....I do have plans for him....

Enjoyed the show. Was good stuff... but...

"Pez Whatley noted this match didn’t work out so well because Junkyard Dog was winded pretty quickly."

Pez Whatley in no universe should ever be an agent for a JYD Match!

Well it will not be happening in WCW again, I can promise you that, after bringing in some new Road Agents I have been able to let "Pistol" Pez go!

Thank you both for reading and predicting every show thus far, please take note that I did upset the preview for next weeks show, so if you want to predict for this show please include those new matches!

RKOwnage · May 17, 2013

WCW World Tag Team Championship: The Steiner Brothers vs. Doom - Kind of a shot in the dark, I just like this team better.

WCW US Championship: Lex Luger vs. Bobby Eaton

Michael Wallstreet vs. Z-Man - Sweet revenge?

WCW Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Quarter Final #3: Jushin Thunder Liger vs. Chris Benoit - Another shot in the dark, not extremely familiar with what their popularities were like in this era.

WCW Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Quarter Final #4: Brian Pillman vs. Jerry Lynn - Same as above, just figured I'd go with the bigger name.

tg01 · May 25, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/WCWSaturdayNight_zps0b06deda.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/WCWSaturdayNight_zps0b06deda.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/WCWSaturdayNight_zps0b06deda.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/WCWSaturdayNight_zps0b06deda.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo WCWSaturdayNight_zps0b06deda.jpg"/></a></div> <div style="text-align:center;"> WCW Saturday Night 01/19/1991</div> Location: Riverside Centroplex in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Attendance: 12000 (Sell Out) Rating: 3.09 <div style="text-align:center;">Announcers: Jim Ross and Missy Hyatt <a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/JimRoss0_zps5f8f2aa6.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/JimRoss0_zps5f8f2aa6.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/JimRoss0_zps5f8f2aa6.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/JimRoss0_zps5f8f2aa6.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo JimRoss0_zps5f8f2aa6.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/MissyHyatt1_zpsbb433354.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/MissyHyatt1_zpsbb433354.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/MissyHyatt1_zpsbb433354.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/MissyHyatt1_zpsbb433354.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo MissyHyatt1_zpsbb433354.jpg"/></a> <a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/wcwus_zpsae4d7f07.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/wcwus_zpsae4d7f07.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/wcwus_zpsae4d7f07.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/wcwus_zpsae4d7f07.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="WCW US photo wcwus_zpsae4d7f07.jpg"/></a> WCW United States Championship <a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/LexLuger91_zps016f1742.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/LexLuger91_zps016f1742.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/LexLuger91_zps016f1742.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/LexLuger91_zps016f1742.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Luger91 photo LexLuger91_zps016f1742.jpg"/></a>vs.<a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/BobbyEaton4_zpsc790ecc8.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/BobbyEaton4_zpsc790ecc8.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/BobbyEaton4_zpsc790ecc8.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/BobbyEaton4_zpsc790ecc8.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo BobbyEaton4_zpsc790ecc8.jpg"/></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match: WCW United States Championship: Lex Luger© vs. Bobby Eaton Referee: Randy Anderson Road Agent: Mike Graham Outcome: Lex Luger won by disqualification at 11:25 My Notes: The US Champion was quick to take the action to the former Tag Team Champion, but Bobby Eaton is a 15 year veteran, and he managed to turn the tide after Lex Luger put his head down and was caught with a Swinging Neckbreaker. The surprising finish came when Lex Luger hefted Bobby up onto his shoulders for the Torture Rack, only to have Eaton slip off his back and go low on the Champion. Randy Anderson didn’t know what to do, but as Bobby Eaton slipped out of the ring and grabbed a steel chair that he used to attack the Champion, he had no choice but to call for the bell. Even with the bell ringing, Bobby Eaton continued to beat down on Lex with the steel chair, targeting the knee with the chair shots. Officials came out from the back, and managed to force him out of the ring. As Randy Anderson was distracted by that, Arn Anderson slipped into the ring with the WCW United States Championship belt. He pulled Lex to his feet, and then dropped him onto the title belt with his famous Spinebuster, before slipping out of the ring and raising the four fingers of the Horsemen. My Grade: C-</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/DDP2_zps10dc9ead.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/DDP2_zps10dc9ead.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/DDP2_zps10dc9ead.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/DDP2_zps10dc9ead.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo DDP2_zps10dc9ead.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/JimmyGarvin1_zps217cce6b.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/JimmyGarvin1_zps217cce6b.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/JimmyGarvin1_zps217cce6b.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/JimmyGarvin1_zps217cce6b.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo JimmyGarvin1_zps217cce6b.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/MichaelHayes1_zps835930e3.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/MichaelHayes1_zps835930e3.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/MichaelHayes1_zps835930e3.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/MichaelHayes1_zps835930e3.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo MichaelHayes1_zps835930e3.jpg"/></a> Backstage a camera was in the locker room of the Fabolous Freebirds and their manager Diamond Dallas Page who was frantically waving some papers in their faces. “Do you see these? These are your WCW contracts, and if you do not win your match tonight I’m going to rip them up! I’m about to expand the Diamond Exchange, and if you can’t win a match, then I don’t want you to be a part of it anymore! You have embarrassed me long enough, and I HATE being embarrassed which is something the Skyscrapers are going to learn from starting year off in a losing way, that I can promise you! Now hurry up and get ready, I have to go and make some phone calls.”</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/ChrisBenoit_zpsbd3b8209.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/ChrisBenoit_zpsbd3b8209.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/ChrisBenoit_zpsbd3b8209.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/ChrisBenoit_zpsbd3b8209.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo ChrisBenoit_zpsbd3b8209.jpg"/></a>vs.<a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/JushinLiger0_zps9f332ac6.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/JushinLiger0_zps9f332ac6.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/JushinLiger0_zps9f332ac6.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/JushinLiger0_zps9f332ac6.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo JushinLiger0_zps9f332ac6.jpg"/></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match: Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Quarter Final: Chris Benoit vs. Jushin Thunder Liger Referee: Nick Patrick Road Agent: Mike Graham Outcome: Jushin Thunder Liger defeated Chris Benoit with the Sheer-Drop Brainbuster at 6:11 My Notes: These two wrestlers put on an exciting show that had the fans in awe of the moves that were being used. Liger reversed a Dragon Suplex attempt into a pin fall, which was then turned into the Brainbuster when Benoit kicked out o fit. My Grade: C+</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/PaulHeyman_zpse8054a1a.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/PaulHeyman_zpse8054a1a.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/PaulHeyman_zpse8054a1a.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/PaulHeyman_zpse8054a1a.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo PaulHeyman_zpse8054a1a.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/Vader0_zps1ce994d4.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/Vader0_zps1ce994d4.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/Vader0_zps1ce994d4.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/Vader0_zps1ce994d4.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo Vader0_zps1ce994d4.jpg"/></a> “Missy….oh Missy…..tonight is the night, we’re all going to find out who is going to be the wrestler you have chosen to be a victim of this monster right here! Vader has been waiting for far too long, and he may be many things, but patient is not one of them. I hope that whichever fool decides he wants to wrestle for your honor knows what he’s going to get into, because there’s a good chance that WrestleWar will be his final match!”</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/SidVicious0_zpse8b08556.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/SidVicious0_zpse8b08556.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/SidVicious0_zpse8b08556.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/SidVicious0_zpse8b08556.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo SidVicious0_zpse8b08556.jpg"/></a> Before the commercial break we got a quick shot of Sid Vicious laid out in the back after a sneak attack from someone.</div> </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/wcwtv4_zpsce97712a.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/wcwtv4_zpsce97712a.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/wcwtv4_zpsce97712a.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/wcwtv4_zpsce97712a.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="WCW TV photo wcwtv4_zpsce97712a.jpg"/></a> WCW World Television Championship <a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/TomZenk_zpsd6bb9b1c.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/TomZenk_zpsd6bb9b1c.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/TomZenk_zpsd6bb9b1c.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/TomZenk_zpsd6bb9b1c.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo TomZenk_zpsd6bb9b1c.jpg"/></a>vs.<a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/MichaelWallstreet_zps0bd77c4c.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/MichaelWallstreet_zps0bd77c4c.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/MichaelWallstreet_zps0bd77c4c.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/MichaelWallstreet_zps0bd77c4c.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo MichaelWallstreet_zps0bd77c4c.jpg"/></a></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match: WCW World Television Championship: Z-Man© vs. Michael Wallstreet Referee: Mark Curtis Road Agent: Grizzly Smith Road Agent Observations: Grizzly Smith thought that Z-Man didn’t really seem to be on his game tonight. Outcome: Michael Wallstreet defeated Z-Man at 10:58 after a Flying Lariat and some help My Notes: Jim Ross and Missy Hyatt let the fans know that Z-Man had challenged for this match so that he could get some revenge for the dismissed Terry Taylor, and Wallstreet had agreed to it only if the TV title was on the line, which Z-Man had quickly agreed to. There was a lot going on in this match, with Dan Spivey and Curtis Hughes outside of the ring, constantly trying to get involved. To make matters worse, the inexperience of the young referee meant that both guys knew they could really push the limit. Finally Mark Curtis tried to get both men to go to the back, following them part way up the ramp, which allowed……TERRY TAYLOR to run into the ring…..and attack Z-MAN!! He slipped out of the ring and Wallstreet hit Z-Man with a Flying Lariat to get the win and become the NEW WCW World Television Champion My Grade: D+</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/MagnumTA_zpse1820664.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/MagnumTA_zpse1820664.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/MagnumTA_zpse1820664.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/MagnumTA_zpse1820664.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo MagnumTA_zpse1820664.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/ArnAnderson1_zps5581befa.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/ArnAnderson1_zps5581befa.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/ArnAnderson1_zps5581befa.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/ArnAnderson1_zps5581befa.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo ArnAnderson1_zps5581befa.jpg"/></a> Magnum T.A stood with the ‘Enforcer’ Arn Anderson: “Arn, what exactly was that all about tonight with your sneak attack on Lex Luger, not to mention the actions of Bobby Eaton? Did that have something to do with your meeting with Bobby last week?” “Bobby Eaton is a great wrestler, and I’ve known him for a very long time, but it doesn’t mean that I can read his mind. Whatever he did tonight, I’m sure he had good reasons. As for me, I’m an opportunist, and I saw a good opportunity to send a challenge to the United States Champion. Everyone knows that Arn Anderson is a great tag team wrestler, but I’m tired of being just a tag team Champion, I want some singles gold. So tonight was a challenge to Lex, I want to face you next week on Saturday Night, and I want your belt on the line!”</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/BrianPillman92_zpsb55f4042.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/BrianPillman92_zpsb55f4042.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/BrianPillman92_zpsb55f4042.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/BrianPillman92_zpsb55f4042.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo BrianPillman92_zpsb55f4042.jpg"/></a>vs.<a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/JerryLynn_zpsf9b3c540.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/JerryLynn_zpsf9b3c540.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/JerryLynn_zpsf9b3c540.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/JerryLynn_zpsf9b3c540.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo JerryLynn_zpsf9b3c540.jpg"/></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match: Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Quarter Final: Brian Pillman vs. Jerry Lynn Referee: Nick Patrick Road Agent: Jody Hamilton Outcome: Brian Pillman defeated Jerry Lynn with the Air Pillman at 5:41 My Notes: Once more the fans were given a bit of a treat, as they witnessed some high flying action that was not the normal type of wrestling they were used too. Jerry Lynn managed to keep up with Pillman, but it was an Air Pillman that ended the match and made Brian Pillman the final wrestler to advance to the Semi Finals. My Grade: C-</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/EricBischoff1_zpse191e796.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/EricBischoff1_zpse191e796.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/EricBischoff1_zpse191e796.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/EricBischoff1_zpse191e796.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo EricBischoff1_zpse191e796.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/wcwcruiser_zps6c9fdd03.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/wcwcruiser_zps6c9fdd03.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/wcwcruiser_zps6c9fdd03.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/wcwcruiser_zps6c9fdd03.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="WCW Cruiserweight photo wcwcruiser_zps6c9fdd03.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/JesseVentura_zps50d105a0.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/JesseVentura_zps50d105a0.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/JesseVentura_zps50d105a0.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/JesseVentura_zps50d105a0.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo JesseVentura_zps50d105a0.jpg"/></a> Eric Bischoff was backstage with Jesse Ventura, who was holding a new title belt partly concealed in the crook of his arm. Jesse Ventura went on to announce the Semi Finals for the Cruiserweight title would feature international action when the “Dynamite Kid” faced Konnan, while Jushin Thunder Liger would face Brian Pillman next week on Saturday Night! <a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/StanHansen91_zps255adb68.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/StanHansen91_zps255adb68.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/StanHansen91_zps255adb68.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/StanHansen91_zps255adb68.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo StanHansen91_zps255adb68.jpg"/></a>vs.<a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/TimHorner_zps1fad83e0.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/TimHorner_zps1fad83e0.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/TimHorner_zps1fad83e0.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/TimHorner_zps1fad83e0.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo TimHorner_zps1fad83e0.jpg"/></a></div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match: Stan Hansen vs. Tim Horner Referee: Randy Anderson Road Agent: Bob Armstrong Outcome:Stan Hansen won by Submission at 6:28 using his Brazos Valley Backbreaker My Notes: Horner tried to use his speed to keep away from ‘the Lariat,’ but the angry Texan managed to beat him down and get a submission victory. Post match, he once again attacked with his cowbell, but this time he also went to choke Tim Horner out with the cowboy bell while yelling at the camera ‘I hope you’re watching, this is going to be you soon enough!’ My Grade: C+</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/JimmyGarvin1_zps217cce6b.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/JimmyGarvin1_zps217cce6b.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/JimmyGarvin1_zps217cce6b.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/JimmyGarvin1_zps217cce6b.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo JimmyGarvin1_zps217cce6b.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/MichaelHayes1_zps835930e3.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/MichaelHayes1_zps835930e3.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/MichaelHayes1_zps835930e3.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/MichaelHayes1_zps835930e3.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo MichaelHayes1_zps835930e3.jpg"/></a>vs.<a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/SteveArmstrong1_zpsb8be6625.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/SteveArmstrong1_zpsb8be6625.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/SteveArmstrong1_zpsb8be6625.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/SteveArmstrong1_zpsb8be6625.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo SteveArmstrong1_zpsb8be6625.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/TracySmothers1_zps101e0d68.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/TracySmothers1_zps101e0d68.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/TracySmothers1_zps101e0d68.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/TracySmothers1_zps101e0d68.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo TracySmothers1_zps101e0d68.jpg"/></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match: The Fabulous Freebirds vs. The Young Pistols Referee: David Manning Road Agent: Bob Armstrong Outcome: Tracy Smothers defeated Jimmy Garvin after a Doomsday Dropkick at 8:27 My Notes: The Freebirds were desperate, and were cheating at every opportunity, but it backfired when Michael Hayes had Tracy Smothers locked up from the apron, and Jimmy Garvin tried to punch him in the face. Smothers moved, and Garvin knocked Hayes off the apron, this let the Young Pistols hit the Doomsday Dropkick and Tracy Smothers got the victory. Outside the ring, Diamond Dallas Page was furious, and he waited until the Freebirds were watching to rip up their contracts, and throw the pices of paper into the crowd before walking away in disgust. My Grade: C-</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/JunkyardDog_zpsfc8326b6.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/JunkyardDog_zpsfc8326b6.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/JunkyardDog_zpsfc8326b6.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/JunkyardDog_zpsfc8326b6.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo JunkyardDog_zpsfc8326b6.jpg"/></a>vs.<a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/KevinSullivan91_zps08819351.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/KevinSullivan91_zps08819351.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/KevinSullivan91_zps08819351.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/KevinSullivan91_zps08819351.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo KevinSullivan91_zps08819351.jpg"/></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match: Junkyard Dog vs. Kevin Sullivan Referee: Mark Curtis Road Agent: Bob Armstrong Outcome: Junkyard dog defeated Kevin Sullivan with the Thump at 8:12 My Notes: The two brawlers threw a lot of hard shots, but it was Junkyard Dog who ended his losing streak after hitting Kevin Sullivan with a Thump slam. After the match Missy Hyatt entered the ring and announced that Junkyard Dog would be representing her and ALLLLLLL women around the world in a match against Vader at WCW WrestleWar. My Grade: C-</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/wcwtag2_zps5d87c789.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/wcwtag2_zps5d87c789.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/wcwtag2_zps5d87c789.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/wcwtag2_zps5d87c789.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="WCW Tag photo wcwtag2_zps5d87c789.jpg"/></a> WCW World Tag Team Championship <a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/RickSteiner_zps1e68cb97.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/RickSteiner_zps1e68cb97.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/RickSteiner_zps1e68cb97.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/RickSteiner_zps1e68cb97.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo RickSteiner_zps1e68cb97.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/ScottSteiner_zpsc54c4e61.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/ScottSteiner_zpsc54c4e61.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/ScottSteiner_zpsc54c4e61.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/ScottSteiner_zpsc54c4e61.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo ScottSteiner_zpsc54c4e61.jpg"/></a>vs.<a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/ButchReed1_zps1e1ad8ac.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/ButchReed1_zps1e1ad8ac.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/ButchReed1_zps1e1ad8ac.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/ButchReed1_zps1e1ad8ac.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo ButchReed1_zps1e1ad8ac.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/RonSimmons1_zps2f2cc20f.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/RonSimmons1_zps2f2cc20f.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/RonSimmons1_zps2f2cc20f.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/RonSimmons1_zps2f2cc20f.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Ron Simmons Doom photo RonSimmons1_zps2f2cc20f.jpg"/></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match: WCW World Tag Team Championship: The Steiner Brothers© vs. Doom Referee: Dick Woehrle Road Agent: Bob Armstrong Outcome: Rick Steiner pinned Ron Simmons following a Steinerizer at 18:23 My Notes: These two teams picked up right where things had ended two weeks ago with great power moves, followed by some intense tag team action. Finally the Steiner Brothers managed to isolate Ron Simmons, and took turns beating on him. When he finally managed to get away from them, and went for the tag, Butch Reed instead dropped off the apron. A surprised and weakened Ron Simmons quickly fell victim to the Steinerizer and the match was over. After the match Butch Reed walked to the back with a smirk on his face. My Grade: C+</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/RicFlair2_zps5b048b87.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/RicFlair2_zps5b048b87.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/RicFlair2_zps5b048b87.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/RicFlair2_zps5b048b87.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo RicFlair2_zps5b048b87.jpg"/></a> As the show was closing, we got a video interview from Ric Flair who was standing in front of the WCW logo holding the World Championship Wrestling World Championship: “Jesse Ventura, I bet you think you are a real wiseguy putting the Four Horsemen in a War Games match, but maybe you have forgotten that when it comes to the War Games there are no men who have more experience inside that steel cage then the Four Horsemen! We ruled the National Wrestling Alliance in the 80s, and we are going to rule WCW in the 90s and there is nothing you can do about that! And if you don’t believe me, ask yourself this one simple question, where is the great Sting tonight? That’s right, we took him out, just like we’re going to take Luger and the Steiners out at WrestleWar….WOOOOOOOOOOO!”</div></div></blockquote> Overall Rating: C+ <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Prediction Scores (Out of 5): Beejus: 4 RKOwnage: 4 Predictions Contest Standings: Beejus: 11 RKOwnage: 10 olympia: 6 Chuck: 4 mistaken: 4</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">***** <a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/WCWMainEvent_zpsdeb7b8d0.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/WCWMainEvent_zpsdeb7b8d0.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/WCWMainEvent_zpsdeb7b8d0.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/WCWMainEvent_zpsdeb7b8d0.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo WCWMainEvent_zpsdeb7b8d0.jpg"/></a></div> <div style="text-align:center;"> WCW Main Event 01/20/1991</div> Location: Riverside Centroplex in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Attendance: 12000 (Sell Out) Rating: 0.27 <div style="text-align:center;">Announcers: Eric Bischoff and Magnum TA <a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/EricBischoff1_zpse191e796.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/EricBischoff1_zpse191e796.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/EricBischoff1_zpse191e796.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/EricBischoff1_zpse191e796.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo EricBischoff1_zpse191e796.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/MagnumTA_zpse1820664.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/MagnumTA_zpse1820664.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/MagnumTA_zpse1820664.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/MagnumTA_zpse1820664.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo MagnumTA_zpse1820664.jpg"/></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The Steiner Brothers defeated the Master Blasters to retain the WCW World Tag Team Championship when Scott Steiner nailed Master Blaster Blade with a Frankensteiner (C-) After the match Master Blaster Steel helped Master Blaster Blade up, only to run him over with a Clothesline and leave him lying in the ring (C-) Big Josh defeated Dutch Mantel by pinfall at 7:36 (C-) Missy Hyatt interviewed Stan Hansen and asked why he had been so violent lately, and who he was talking too on Saturday Night . Hansen said everyone had heard rumors of one of Texas favourite son’s coming to WCW, and Hansen wanted to make sure he was going to get a Texas sized greeting when he showed up. © A video package played that hyped the debut of Owen Hart next week on WCW Main Event (E) Once more Larry Zbyszko made a ‘Living Legend’ Challenge (B-) Larry Zbyszko defeated Ranger Ross at 7:34 with the Larry Land Dreamer (D+) After the match Larry Zbyszko announced the ‘Living Legend’ Challenge would be moving to Saturday Night starting next week (C+) Missy Hyatt tried to get answers from Michael Wallstreet on Terry Taylor, and the WCW TV Champion said we would get answers next week on Saturday Night. WCW Commission Jesse Ventura came in and said he couldn’t force Michael Wallstreet to give any answers tonight, but he could let Michael Wallstreet known that him, Taylor, and “Big Cat” Curtis Hughes would be facing Z-Man and the Skyscrapers at WCW Saturday Night. (C+) Lex Luger accepted Arn Anderson’s challenge, and told him to watch the upcoming match to see what he was going to do to Arn at Saturday Night! (B-) Lex Luger defeated Rip Rogers at 7:32 with the Torture Rack to retain the WCW United States Championship (C-) After the match, Lex Luger was attacked by Bobby Eaton and Arn Anderson, who attacked the leg that Eaton had already worked over with the steel chair (B-) </div></blockquote> Overall Rating: C <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Pick 'Em Contest: WCW US Championship: Lex Luger© vs. Arn Anderson Michael Wallstreet/Terry Taylor/'Big Cat' Curtis Hughes vs. Z-Man/The Skyscrapers WCW Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Semi-Final #1: 'Dynamite Kid' vs. Konnan WCW Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Semi-Final #2: Brian Pillman vs. Jushin Thunder Liger 'Living Legend' Challenge: Larry Zbyszko vs. ???</div></blockquote>

mistaken · May 26, 2013

good show

mistaken · May 26, 2013

Michael Wallstreet/Terry Taylor/'Big Cat' Curtis Hughes vs. Z-Man/The Skyscrapers

WCW Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Semi-Final #1: 'Dynamite Kid' vs. Konnan

WCW Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Semi-Final #2: Brian Pillman vs. Jushin Thunder Liger

'Living Legend' Challenge: Larry Zbyszko vs. ???

Beejus · May 26, 2013

Michael Wallstreet/Terry Taylor/'Big Cat' Curtis Hughes vs. Z-Man/The Skyscrapers

WCW Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Semi-Final #1: 'Dynamite Kid' vs. Konnan

WCW Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Semi-Final #2: Brian Pillman vs. Jushin Thunder Liger

'Living Legend' Challenge: Larry Zbyszko vs. ???

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