WCW91-Birth of a Company, with a Texas Twist

[Beejus]

<p>WCW World Heavyweight Championship: Lex Luger© vs. <em>Vader</em></p><p>

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship: Arn Anderson© vs. <em>Sting</em></p><p>

WCW World Tag Team Championship: <em>Bam Bam Bigelow/Dan Spivey</em>© vs. Can Am Express</p><p>

WCW World Television Championship: <em>"Stunning" Steve Austin</em>© vs. Bob Backlund</p><p>

WCW World Cruiserweight Championship: Dynamite Kid© vs. <em>Brian Pillman</em> vs. Yoshihiro Asai</p><p>

<em>Dustin Rhodes/"The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes</em> vs. The Texas Outlaws</p><p>

Bobby Eaton/Larry Zbyszko vs. <em>The Diamond Exchange</em></p><p>

<em>Ric Flair</em> vs. Ron Simmons</p><p>

<em>The Steiner Brothers</em> vs. The York Foundation</p><p>

<em>The Armstrong Brothers</em> vs. The Southern Boys/Tim Horner</p><p>

Barry Windham/Tully Blanchard vs. <em>???/???</em></p><p>

WWTI Immunity Match: <em>Team UK</em> vs. Team Mexico</p><p>

Bonus Points: One point each for guessing the two opponents for Windham and Blanchard <em>I have no clue as to who would even be left after this great big card to face them!</em></p>

[The Final Countdown]

<p>WCW World Heavyweight Championship: <strong>Lex Luger©</strong> vs. Vader</p><p>

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship: <strong>Arn Anderson©</strong> vs. Sting</p><p>

WCW World Tag Team Championship: <strong>Bam Bam Bigelow/Dan Spivey© </strong>vs. Can Am Express</p><p>

WCW World Television Championship: <strong>"Stunning" Steve Austin©</strong> vs. Bob Backlund</p><p>

WCW World Cruiserweight Championship: Dynamite Kid© vs. <strong>Brian Pillman</strong> vs. Yoshihiro Asai</p><p>

Dustin Rhodes/"The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes vs. <strong>The Texas Outlaws</strong></p><p>

Bobby Eaton/Larry Zbyszko vs. <strong>The Diamond Exchange</strong></p><p>

<strong>Ric Flair</strong> vs. Ron Simmons</p><p>

<strong>The Steiner Brothers</strong> vs. The York Foundation</p><p>

<strong>The Armstrong Brothers</strong> vs. The Southern Boys/Tim Horner</p><p>

Barry Windham/Tully Blanchard vs. <strong>???/???</strong></p><p>

WWTI Immunity Match: Team UK vs. <strong>Team Mexico</strong></p><p>

Bonus Points: One point each for guessing the two opponents for Windham and Blanchard <strong>Maybe the Road Warriors?</strong></p>

[Dawn]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="The Final Countdown" data-cite="The Final Countdown" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>WCW World Heavyweight Championship: <strong>Lex Luger©</strong> vs. Vader<p> WCW United States Heavyweight Championship: <strong>Arn Anderson©</strong> vs. Sting</p><p> WCW World Tag Team Championship: <strong>Bam Bam Bigelow/Dan Spivey© </strong>vs. Can Am Express</p><p> WCW World Television Championship: <strong>"Stunning" Steve Austin©</strong> vs. Bob Backlund</p><p> WCW World Cruiserweight Championship: Dynamite Kid© vs. <strong>Brian Pillman</strong> vs. Yoshihiro Asai</p><p> Dustin Rhodes/"The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes vs. <strong>The Texas Outlaws</strong></p><p> Bobby Eaton/Larry Zbyszko vs. <strong>The Diamond Exchange</strong></p><p> <strong>Ric Flair</strong> vs. Ron Simmons</p><p> <strong>The Steiner Brothers</strong> vs. The York Foundation</p><p> <strong>The Armstrong Brothers</strong> vs. The Southern Boys/Tim Horner</p><p> Barry Windham/Tully Blanchard vs. <strong>???/???</strong></p><p> WWTI Immunity Match: Team UK vs. <strong>Team Mexico</strong></p><p> Bonus Points: One point each for guessing the two opponents for Windham and Blanchard <strong>Maybe the Road Warriors?</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I quote TFC in <strong>Everything BUT the Team UK vs. Team Mexico match. UK wins.</strong></p>

[tg01]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><a href="</p><a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/WCWTheGreatAmericanBash_zpss2ld4es2.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/WCWTheGreatAmericanBash_zpss2ld4es2.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/WCWTheGreatAmericanBash_zpss2ld4es2.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/WCWTheGreatAmericanBash_zpss2ld4es2.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo WCWTheGreatAmericanBash_zpss2ld4es2.jpg"/></a><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:14px;">WCW The Great American Bash 06/16/1991</span></span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Location: The Baltimore Arena, in Baltimore, Maryland</strong></p><p><strong> Attendance: 14000 (Sell Out)</strong></p><p><strong> PPV Buyrate: 2.73</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Announcers: Jim Ross, Gordon Solie, and Paul E Dangerously</strong></p><p> <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/GordonSolie_zps0d11e533.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/GordonSolie_zps0d11e533.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/GordonSolie_zps0d11e533.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/GordonSolie_zps0d11e533.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo GordonSolie_zps0d11e533.jpg"/></a><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></p><p> </p><p> <a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/BarryWindham_zpsb7f5eee1.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/BarryWindham_zpsb7f5eee1.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/BarryWindham_zpsb7f5eee1.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/BarryWindham_zpsb7f5eee1.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo BarryWindham_zpsb7f5eee1.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/TullyBlanchard_zpsa9c99dc0.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/TullyBlanchard_zpsa9c99dc0.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/TullyBlanchard_zpsa9c99dc0.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/TullyBlanchard_zpsa9c99dc0.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo TullyBlanchard_zpsa9c99dc0.jpg"/></a><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">vs.</span></strong><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/RickySteamboat92_zps9a047c5c.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/RickySteamboat92_zps9a047c5c.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/RickySteamboat92_zps9a047c5c.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/RickySteamboat92_zps9a047c5c.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo RickySteamboat92_zps9a047c5c.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/Great%20Muta_zpscmaukybp.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/Great%20Muta_zpscmaukybp.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/Great%20Muta_zpscmaukybp.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/Great%20Muta_zpscmaukybp.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo Great Muta_zpscmaukybp.jpg"/></a></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Match:</strong> Barry Windham/Tully Blanchard vs. Ricky ‘The Dragon’ Steamboat/The Great Muta<p> <strong>Referee:</strong> Randy Anderson</p><p> <strong>Road Agent:</strong> Bob Armstrong</p><p> <strong>Time Limit:</strong> 30 minutes</p><p> <strong>Road Agent Observations:</strong> Bob Armstrong felt that Barry Windham was off his game tonight</p><p> <strong>My Notes:</strong> The Great American Bash kicked off with the team of Barry Windham and Tully Blanchard being announced for their tag team match against a mystery tag team. Sharp-eyed members of the audience noted that while Barry and Tully walked down the ramp, they were yelling at the fans and raising their arms, but at no point did they throw up the trademark four fingers so associated with members of the Four Horsemen. They confidently climbed into the ring and gestured for their opponents to walk out from the back, but their lackadaisical ways were quickly ended when the first mystery opponent was announced as Ricky Steamboat! Things went from bad to worse when it was The Great Muta who was announced as ‘The Dragons’ surprising partner, which received a loud reaction from the fans! Steamboat started off the match against Tully Blanchard and the two quickly took the match to the mat, as the exchanged grappling holds back and forth. When Blanchard tired of the stalemate there, he backed away and made the tag out to his partner, the bigger Windham. Windham came into the match and called for a Collar and Elbow Tie Up, and he quickly used his size advantage to overpower Ricky Steamboat and sent him flying to his back. Steamboat wasn’t fazed though, as he rolled over, and quickly came to his feet and backed Windham up into the corner with a couple of hard shots to the chest. Referee Randy Anderson told Steamboat to let him out of the corer, so Steamboat fairly backed up to give Windham some space, which Barry took advantage of by running out of the corner and attempting to run Steamboat over with a Clothesline. Ricky ducked under that, and quickly ran the ropes, before leaping off onto Barry with a Flying Chop. ONE…TWO…Tully ran into the ring to break up the pin fall attempt. Instead of getting upset over that, Steamboat calmly walked over and tagged in The Great Muta. Muta entered the match and quickly dropped Windham once more with a Standing Dropkick, and then he followed that up with two Flashing Elbow’s, before he went for his own pin fall attempt and again Tully was the one who broke up the pin fall attempt. Muta climbed to his feet, and Tully had to quickly get out of the ring because for a moment it looked like Muta was going to mist him! The Great Muta turned around and Barry had climbed to his feet, and he kicked Muta in the gut and doubled him over which set up a Gutwrench Suplex. This time it was Windham who went for the pin fall and only got two, so he dragged Muta to his corner and tagged out to Tully. Blanchard proceeded to work Muta over, and attempted to finish things off with a Slingshot Suplex, but Muta blocked the move, and pulled Tully’s leg up and sent him over with a Dragonscrew Whip. From there Muta climbed to the top rope and went for a Moonsault, but Tully moved out of the way and Muta crashed into the mat. Clutching his ribs, The Great Muta crawled over and tagged out to Ricky Steamboat. ‘The Dragon’ used the top rope to spring off the ring apron and into the ring, but the fire was soon wasted as Blanchard and Windham managed to double team Steamboat into submission by cheating behind the referee’s back as they were experts at. Finally Steamboat did manage to make the desperate tag to The Great Muta, and Muta entered into the ring while Steamboat gingerly made his way to the ring apron. The Great Muta climbed into the ring and was starting across the way at Barry Windham, before he suddenly turned around and BLEW MIST INTO THE FACE OF RICKY STEAMBOAT! From there Muta tagged Steamboat, and then brought him into the ring with a Hip Toss off of the ring apron. ‘The Dragon’ climbed to his feet blinded, and didn’t see Windham, who bounced off of the ropes with a running start and nailed Ricky with a Flying Lariat and that was enough to get the pin fall victory!</p><p> <strong>Outcome:</strong> Barry Windham pinned Ricky Steamboat at 18:08 following a Flying Lariat</p><p> <strong>My Grade:</strong> C+</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><a href="</p><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><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><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">vs.</span></strong><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/BradArmstrong1_zps8990f71d.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/BradArmstrong1_zps8990f71d.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/BradArmstrong1_zps8990f71d.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/BradArmstrong1_zps8990f71d.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo BradArmstrong1_zps8990f71d.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/BrianJames_zpsf8f9fe87.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/BrianJames_zpsf8f9fe87.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/BrianJames_zpsf8f9fe87.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/BrianJames_zpsf8f9fe87.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo BrianJames_zpsf8f9fe87.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/ScottArmstrong_zpsd218bd4d.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/ScottArmstrong_zpsd218bd4d.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/ScottArmstrong_zpsd218bd4d.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/ScottArmstrong_zpsd218bd4d.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo ScottArmstrong_zpsd218bd4d.jpg"/></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Match:</strong> Tim Horner/The Young Pistols vs. The Armstrongs<p> <strong>Referee:</strong> David Manning</p><p> <strong>Road Agent:</strong> Harley Race </p><p> <strong>Time Limit:</strong> 15 minutes</p><p> <strong>My Notes:</strong> It was pretty clear from the onset of the match what the strategy was for the Southern Boys, as they made sure to only tag each other in, possibly still worried about the state of Tim Horner’s head after he was violently put out of action by Brad Armstrong. Tracy Smothers and Steve Armstrong used their speed and their tag team experience to work over their brothers, but they seemed to be lacking killer instinct which ring veteran Scott was able to use to his advantage as he caught Steve with a thumb to the eye to get out of a hold. Steve couldn’t see as he blindly reached back and made the tag to Tim Horner, while Scott tagged out to Brad Armstrong. Horner managed to keep his anger under control as he proceeded to control the fight against his old tag team partner. Horner managed to get in a few close pin fall attempts, before he looked to put it away with a Rolling Cradle but before he could get a three count Brian Armstrong slid into the ring and blasted him across the head with a steel chair! Brian managed to get one more shot to the head in before Smothers and Steve managed to get into the ring and chase him away. Brad, Brian and Scott all retreated to the back while Smothers and Steve checked on Tim Horner who looked badly injured after the chair shot. </p><p> <strong>Outcome:</strong> The Armstrongs were disqualified at 6:46 when Brian Armstrong nailed Tim Horner in the head twice with a steel chair</p><p> <strong>My Grade:</strong> C-</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><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;"><p><a href="</p><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/DustinRhodes1_zpsbdf090cc.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/DustinRhodes1_zpsbdf090cc.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/DustinRhodes1_zpsbdf090cc.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/DustinRhodes1_zpsbdf090cc.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo DustinRhodes1_zpsbdf090cc.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/DustyRhodes2_zpsa8829efe.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/DustyRhodes2_zpsa8829efe.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/DustyRhodes2_zpsa8829efe.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/DustyRhodes2_zpsa8829efe.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo DustyRhodes2_zpsa8829efe.jpg"/></a><p> </p><p> Magnum T.A stood backstage with Dustin and Dusty Rhodes:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>“Gentlemen, I have known you for both for a very long time, and I know how person tonight’s match is going to be, especially for you Dustin as you have been fighting with these two men for the entire year thus far!”</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color:#FFD700;"> “You’re right Uncle Terry, tonight it’s extremely personal for me, and I’m glad that tonight I’m teaming with my father because he understands how personal it is, and tonight the kids gloves are coming off…”</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <span style="color:#556B2F;"><strong>“Stan Hansen….Terry Funk, you two have gone around making life incredibly miserable for my son because none of you had the cahones to stand up to me and look me face to face and say the stuff you’ve been saying about me behind my back, but tonight it ends once and for all because tonight you find out that you don’t mess with the Rhodes Family!”</strong></span></p><p> </p><p> Before they could say anything further Ricky Steamboat walked into camera view, with a towel wrapped around his neck that was covered in red from the mist he had wiped off of his face, and he shook both man’s hands and wished them luck in their match against the Outlaws.</p><p> </p><p> <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></p><p> <strong>WCW Cruiserweight Championship</strong></p><p> <a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/DynamiteKid1_zps2cc3a77b.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/DynamiteKid1_zps2cc3a77b.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/DynamiteKid1_zps2cc3a77b.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/DynamiteKid1_zps2cc3a77b.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo DynamiteKid1_zps2cc3a77b.jpg"/></a><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>vs.</strong></span><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><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>vs.</strong></span><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/YoshihiroAsai_zpsfd7cfead.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/YoshihiroAsai_zpsfd7cfead.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/YoshihiroAsai_zpsfd7cfead.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/YoshihiroAsai_zpsfd7cfead.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo YoshihiroAsai_zpsfd7cfead.jpg"/></a></p></div><p></p></div></blockquote><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Match:</strong> WCW Cruiserweight Championship: Dynamite Kid© vs. Brian Pillman vs. Yoshihiro Asai<p> <strong>Referee:</strong> Teddy Long</p><p> <strong>Road Agent:</strong> Jody Hamilton</p><p> <strong>Time Limit:</strong> 20 minutes</p><p> <strong>Road Agent Observations:</strong> Jody Hamilton felt that Dynamite Kid was really off his game tonight</p><p> <strong>My Notes:</strong> Brian Pillman was the first man to make his way to the ring for this match, and he was followed shortly after by Yoshihiro Asai. Asai climbed into the ring and turned his back on Pillman as he looked back up the ramp at the entrance where he was waiting for Dynamite Kid to come from. Pillman wasn’t waiting for that as he called at Teddy Long to start the bell, as he nailed Asai from behind and quickly rolled him up and went for a pin fall attempt. Yoshihiro managed to kick out of the pin fall attempt, as Dynamite Kid came running down the ramp and quickly entered into the ring and went after Pillman. Long got in between Dynamite and Brian and backed him away, and told him he needed to get out on the ring apron. That distraction allowed Pillman to drop Asai by kicking him in the groin, and when Long turned around Pillman was attempting another pin fall attempt. Once more Asai kicked out, and Pillman picked him up tried to send him off the ropes with an Irish Whip, but Asai was able to reverse it and sent him off of the ropes. Pillman came running back and Asai jumped over him with a Leapfrog, as Pillman hit the ropes, Dynamite Kid pulled down on the top rope and Pillman stumbled over the rope and landed on the ring ramp. Out on the ramp Kid assaulted him, before dropping him with a Snap Suplex on the ramp. Pulling Pillman up, Kid sent him over the ropes and back into the ring and this time it was Asai who went for the pin fall and Pillman had to kick out. Pulling Brian up, Asai pulled him towards the ropes where he managed to nail a Tornado DDT and went for another pin fall attempt. Self-preservation for his title kicked in, and Dynamite Kid got into the ring to break up the pin fall attempt this time. Out of fairness, Asai walked over and tagged in Dynamite Kid who quickly scaled to the top turnbuckle and it looked like he was going to drop off with a Headbutt, but Pillman rolled out of the ring to the outside where he quickly tapped the side of his head while he jawed off to the fans. Instead of flying through the air, Kid merely dropped off the top turnbuckle and then nailed Pillman in the back with a Baseball Slide that sent Pillman into the guard rail. Following him out Kid grabbed Pillman by the head and then smacked him against the guard rail, before pulling him along and smacking his head on the table of the announcers table. From there Dynamite rolled Pillman into the ring, and Pillman quickly crawled across the ring and tagged out to Asai. The Cruiserweight Champion and the young man from Japan traded reversals, before Asai bounced off the ropes where Pillman was able to get a blind tag. Kid caught Yoshihiro coming off of the ropes and spun him around before dropping him with a Tombstone Piledriver. Dynamite went for the pin fall, but Long wouldn’t make the count, and as Kid climbed to his feet confused Pillman readied himself. Finally Long managed to explain it, and Dynamite turned around just in time for Pillman to nail him with an Air Pillman which was enough for Brian to get the pin fall and the Cruiserweight Championship!</p><p> <strong>Outcome:</strong> Brian Pillman pinned Dynamite Kid at 6:33 to become the <strong>NEW</strong> WCW Cruiserweight Champion</p><p> <strong>My Grade:</strong> D</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><a href="</p><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><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/LarryZbyszko1_zpsba108d72.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/LarryZbyszko1_zpsba108d72.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/LarryZbyszko1_zpsba108d72.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/LarryZbyszko1_zpsba108d72.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo LarryZbyszko1_zpsba108d72.jpg"/></a><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">vs.</span></strong><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/KevinNash_zpsd2e0a2a0.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/KevinNash_zpsd2e0a2a0.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/KevinNash_zpsd2e0a2a0.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/KevinNash_zpsd2e0a2a0.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo KevinNash_zpsd2e0a2a0.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/ScottHall1_zpsccc4bd4c.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/ScottHall1_zpsccc4bd4c.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/ScottHall1_zpsccc4bd4c.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/ScottHall1_zpsccc4bd4c.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo ScottHall1_zpsccc4bd4c.jpg"/></a><strong>w/</strong> <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</div><p></p><p>></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Match:</strong>Bobby Eaton/Larry Zbyszko vs. The Diamond Exchange<p> <strong>Referee:</strong> Mark Curtis</p><p> <strong>Road Agent:</strong> Jody Hamilton</p><p> <strong>Time Limit:</strong> 15 minutes</p><p> <strong>Road Agent Observations:</strong> Jody Hamilton felt that Larry Zbyszko was off his game tonight</p><p> <strong>My Notes:</strong> Once again the Diamond Exchange seemed to have the advantage as they were accompanied by Diamond Dallas Page while the veteran’s came out without anyone by their side. Zbyszko and “The Diamond Studd” started the match off with Scott Hall putting his hands up in the air and challenging Larry to a test of strength. Fans were cheering for Larry, so in an effort to live up to that Larry reached his hands up against his taller opponent. Instead Hall dropped his hands and rubbed them through his air, before turning and flicking his hands towards the fans with disgust. The two men circled each other, before Larry put his hands up and goaded “The Studd” into the test of strength after all. Predictably Scott Hall managed to win that, and he forced Larry back into the corner, and Mark Curtis had to get in between the two men and force Hall into backing up. Hall backed up, and then he smacked Larry across the chest, before backing up again and turning to flex at the fans. Outside the ring Diamond Dallas Page was walking around and talking about how great his team was to the fans who were booing at Hall in the ring. After posing Hall mockingly raised his hands up, and challenged Larry to lock up once more. Zbyszko worked his hands out as he walked around the ring, and looked over Bobby Eaton, perhaps thinking about a tag, but he decided to go for it one more time, this time instead turning it quickly into an arm wring, before going behind Hall and kicking him in the back of the leg. That caused Hall to drop, and Larry locked a Side Headlock on Hall. Once more relying on his power, Hall picked Zbyzko up off the mat and dropped back with a Side Suplex, but Larry still kept the Headlock on, even as Hall fought back to his feet. With a couple of elbows placed directly into the rib cage was enough to finally get Hall free, and he sent Larry off towards the ring ropes. Larry managed to grip onto the top rope, and that stopped his momentum. From there Larry made the tag to Bobby Eaton, so Hall made the tag to “4C” Kevin Nash. Nash climbed over the top rope, and then charged right at Eaton, who ducked under the charge, and then as Nash turned around he caught him with a hard left hand. Eaton managed to use his speed to keep ahead of Nash, getting in strikes here and there, but eventually “4C” was able to catch him with a big boot to the face and that changed the momentum of the match. With Eaton flat on his back, Nash reached over and pulled him up to his feet by the hair, and then picked him up over his shoulder, walked over and dropped him face first on the top rope. Once more Curtis got in between, this time physically putting himself between the two men so that Nash couldn’t get a cheap shot in. The big man raised his hands in the air, and slowly walked backwards while Curtis was reading him the riot act. That allowed Hall to walk across the ring apron, grab Eaton by the head and smash it off the turnbuckle. Nash and Hall continued to cheat and worked Eaton over like that, often drawing Zbyszko into the ring which allowed the beating to continue. Finally Nash had Eaton set up for the Powerbomb, when Larry ran into the ring and nailed Nash with a chop block to the back of the leg. From there he ran across and punched Hall a few times with the heads, before he followed him out of the ring. Curtis followed those two out of the ring, while Eaton had climbed to the top turnbuckle looking to drop off with the Alabama Jam. Using the distraction to his advantage, DDP interfered by pushing Eaton off of the top rope, sending him flying to the mat. From there “4C” managed to nail the Powerbomb, and Curtis rolled back into the ring and made the pin fall count </p><p> <strong>Outcome:</strong> “4C” Kevin Nash pinned Bobby Eaton at 7:51 following a Jackknife Powerbomb</p><p> <strong>My Grade:</strong> C+</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><a href="</p><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><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">vs.</span></strong><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 href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/TerrenceTaylor_zps41252c27.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/TerrenceTaylor_zps41252c27.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/TerrenceTaylor_zps41252c27.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/TerrenceTaylor_zps41252c27.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo TerrenceTaylor_zps41252c27.jpg"/></a><strong>w/</strong> <a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/AlexandraYork_zpsdf9ce873.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/AlexandraYork_zpsdf9ce873.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/AlexandraYork_zpsdf9ce873.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/AlexandraYork_zpsdf9ce873.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo AlexandraYork_zpsdf9ce873.jpg"/></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Match:</strong> The Steiner Brothers vs. The York Foundation<p> <strong>Referee:</strong> Dick Woehrle</p><p> <strong>Road Agent:</strong> Harley Race</p><p> <strong>Time Limit:</strong> 15 minutes</p><p> <strong>My Notes:</strong> After all the insults and attacks, the Steiner Brothers couldn’t wait to get their hands on the York Foundation, with Scott Steiner asking big brother Rick to let him start against Michael Wallstreet. Rick backed out of the ring, and Scott was gesturing for Wallstreet, but Michael decided to let Terrence Taylor start the match instead. Steiner looked disgusted and was yelling insults at Wallstreet as her circled the ring with Taylor. Surprisingly Taylor suddenly dropped to his knees and hands in an amateur wrestling stance, challenging Scott to start off the match like that. Slowly Scott dropped to one knee beside him and went to engage, but before he could even get completely into an amateur position Taylor scurried away from Scott and then climbed to his feet mocking Scott. Taylor walked over to mock Rick, before turning around and bumping right into Scott. Before Taylor could do anything else Scott locked up with him, and sent him flying overhead with a Belly to Belly Suplex. Taylor retreated to his corner, and was half way out of the ring while Michael Wallstreet was yelling at Dick Woehrle to get Scott Steiner back. After Steiner retreated, Taylor climbed back into the ring and had a quick strategy session with Wallstreet and York. Tired of playing games, Scott walked over and tagged in his brother Rick. The “Dog Faced Gremlin” entered the ring and did some jogging around the ring barking like a dog to get the fans riled up, before he dropped down into an amateur wrestling stance. Taylor looked perplexed, but Rick refused to do anything, so Taylor climbed down beside him and tried to flip him over. He tried three times, and all it led to was Rick laughing as Taylor was unable to budge him. In frustration, Taylor climbed to his feet and tried to drop an elbow on Steiner’s head, but Rick moved out of the way and Taylor landed on the mat. He came to his feet, and Rick ran him over with a Steinerline, and once more Taylor went looking for some space as he rolled right out of the ring under the bottom rope. Wallstreet dropped down and once more Alexandra York joined for a strategy session, while Rick was barking again in the ring before tagging Scott back into the match. Slowly Taylor climbed back onto the ring apron, but this time Scott wasn’t waiting as he pulled Taylor off of the ring apron and dropped him back into the ring. He turned his back, and that allowed Wallstreet to get a cheap shot in to the back of his head that dropped Scott. Now Taylor tagged Wallstreet in, and he came in and quickly fired shot after shot at Scott’s head. As if that wasn’t bad enough, while he had dropped down to choke out Scott Steiner, he also took time to mock him face to face. This went on for a little bit, as Wallstreet kept aiming for the head. Finally when It looked like Scott had suffered enough, Michael pulled him up and attempted to finish it with the Stock Market Crash. Scott had enough left to push off of his back, and when Wallstreet turned around Scott caught him with the Frankensteiner! Slowly Scott crawled across the ring and tagged in Rick, while a dazed Wallstreet climbed to his feet, before falling back down into his corner and tagging out to Taylor. Terrence Taylor came into the match, but did not last long as Rick worked him over with a few Suplexes, a Steinerline, and then finished him off with a Flying Bulldog. </p><p> <strong>Outcome:</strong> Rick Steiner pinned Terrence Taylor at 8:10 following a Flying Bulldog</p><p> <strong>My Grade:</strong> C-</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><a href="</p><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> <p> <strong>WCW World Television Championship</strong></p><p> <a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/SteveAustin91_zps78cd922e.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/SteveAustin91_zps78cd922e.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/SteveAustin91_zps78cd922e.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/SteveAustin91_zps78cd922e.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo SteveAustin91_zps78cd922e.jpg"/></a><strong>w/</strong><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/LadyBlossom_zpsf6120d13.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/LadyBlossom_zpsf6120d13.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/LadyBlossom_zpsf6120d13.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/LadyBlossom_zpsf6120d13.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo LadyBlossom_zpsf6120d13.jpg"/></a><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">vs.</span></strong><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/BobBacklund_zpsbe3044e9.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/BobBacklund_zpsbe3044e9.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/BobBacklund_zpsbe3044e9.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/BobBacklund_zpsbe3044e9.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo BobBacklund_zpsbe3044e9.jpg"/></a></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Match:</strong> WCW World Television Championship: “Stunning” Steve Austin vs. Bob Backlund<p> <strong>Referee:</strong> Mickey Jay</p><p> <strong>Road Agent:</strong> Bob Armstrong</p><p> <strong>Time Limit:</strong> 15 minutes</p><p> <strong>My Notes:</strong> “Stunning” Steve Austin came to the ring accompanied by a very angry looking Lady Blossom, as Steve was constantly having to whisper words of encouragement to her. She took up her place outside of the ring, while Bob Backlund made his way out to the ring ready to match up for the TV Championship. Backlund turned his back on Austin to pass his ring robe to the time keeper, and that was when Austin came running across the ring to attack Backlund from behind. Even though he had jumped Bob, “Stunning” Steve was incredibly frustrated that his blows seemed to have no effect. Finally Backlund stood straight up, and faced Steve face to face and waved his finger right in the face of the Champion. Looking to regroup, Steve Austin put his hands up begging for mercy, and then turned around and tried to get out of the ring. Before he could get very far, Backlund grabbed him by the hair and held him there, while Steve tried to pull away and referee Mickey Jay was warning Backlund to let go. With the fans cheering him on, Backlund pulled Austin back towards him, lifted him up in the air and then dropped him down with an Atomic Drop with such force that Austin bounced off of his knee and went flying over the top rope to the ground. Outside the ring Steve Austin walked around, and mouthed off the fans, while referee Mickey Jay started the ten-count. “Stunning” Steve climbed up onto the ring apron, and gestured that Backlund had to back up if he was going to get into the ring. Backlund backed up, and the TV Champion slowly entered into the ring, and then ran at Backlund looking to nail a Clothesline, but Backlund ducked under that, while grabbing Austin as he went past him and attempted to lock on a Crossface Chickenwing. Before Backlund could get it cinched in, Austin fired back with a reverse elbow a couple of times, and then dropped out of the ring to speak to Lady Blossom on the outside. Backlund dropped out of the ring behind Austin, and went to nail him in the back of the head with a Clothesline, but Austin moved out of the way, and Backlund had to quickly slow his momentum so that he did not bowl Lady Blossom over. Ever the gentlemen Backlund apologized to Lady Blossom , who quickly moved out of the way as Austin sent Backlund flying into the ring post with a Running knee to the back. Wanting to keep momentum on his side, Austin rolled Backlund into the ring under the bottom rope and followed behind him. Backlund started to climb to his knees as Austin dropped down on the back of his head with the point of his elbow. From there Austin proceeded to give Backlund no rest, firing away with kicks and punches, before he looked to end it with a Stun Gun. Backlund kicked out vigorously at one, and came to his feet with the look of a crazed man while Austin backed away unsure of what to do. Desperately Austin went for a Clothesline, but Backlund ducked the arm was Austin went past, came up behind him and attempted to lock on the Crossface Chickenwing once more. Bob Backlund was trying to pull Austin off of his feet, but the TV Champion fought against it and as a result Mickey Jay was out of place, and that allowed Austin to drive his feet backwards and up into the groin of Backlund. Spinning around, “Stunning” Steve lifted Backlund up into the air and dropped him across the top rope. The second Stun Gun was enough for the World Television Champion to retain his belt against the former World Champion. </p><p> <strong>Outcome:</strong> “Stunning” Steve Austin pinned Bob Backlund at 13:14 following a Stun Gun</p><p> <strong>My Grade:</strong> C+</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><a href="</p><a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/2jbtzz5_zps1fd9d08c.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/2jbtzz5_zps1fd9d08c.png.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/2jbtzz5_zps1fd9d08c.png" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/2jbtzz5_zps1fd9d08c.png"</a> border="0" alt=" photo 2jbtzz5_zps1fd9d08c.png"/></a><p> <strong><span style="font-size:24px;">Immunity Match</span></strong></p><p> <a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/EddieGuerrero_zps97097cb7.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/EddieGuerrero_zps97097cb7.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/EddieGuerrero_zps97097cb7.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/EddieGuerrero_zps97097cb7.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo EddieGuerrero_zps97097cb7.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/ElHijodelSanto_zps01dd5266.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/ElHijodelSanto_zps01dd5266.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/ElHijodelSanto_zps01dd5266.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/ElHijodelSanto_zps01dd5266.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo ElHijodelSanto_zps01dd5266.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/HeavyMetal_zpsbeb071dc.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/HeavyMetal_zpsbeb071dc.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/HeavyMetal_zpsbeb071dc.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/HeavyMetal_zpsbeb071dc.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo HeavyMetal_zpsbeb071dc.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/Konnan_zps7d1b29c9.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/Konnan_zps7d1b29c9.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/Konnan_zps7d1b29c9.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/Konnan_zps7d1b29c9.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo Konnan_zps7d1b29c9.jpg"/></a><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">vs.</span></strong><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/ChrisAdams_zpsad0a9f1f.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/ChrisAdams_zpsad0a9f1f.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/ChrisAdams_zpsad0a9f1f.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/ChrisAdams_zpsad0a9f1f.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo ChrisAdams_zpsad0a9f1f.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/DaveFinlay_zpsc62c3239.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/DaveFinlay_zpsc62c3239.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/DaveFinlay_zpsc62c3239.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/DaveFinlay_zpsc62c3239.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo DaveFinlay_zpsc62c3239.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/JohnnySaint_zps7a787bc5.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/JohnnySaint_zps7a787bc5.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/JohnnySaint_zps7a787bc5.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/JohnnySaint_zps7a787bc5.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo JohnnySaint_zps7a787bc5.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/StevenRegal_zpsf92dd263.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/StevenRegal_zpsf92dd263.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/StevenRegal_zpsf92dd263.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/StevenRegal_zpsf92dd263.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo StevenRegal_zpsf92dd263.jpg"/></a></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Match:</strong> WWTI Round 1 Immunity Match: Team Mexico vs. Team United Kingdom<p> <strong>Referee:</strong> David Manning</p><p> <strong>Road Agent:</strong> Bruno Sammartino</p><p> <strong>Time Limit:</strong> 15 minutes</p><p> <strong>My Notes:</strong> As Team Mexico made its way out from the back, team Captain Konnan could be seen still yelling at his team after they had lost their match earlier in the evening on Main Event. Meanwhile when Team UK made their way out, they all looked proud of themselves for finding a way to get on a bit of a winning roll. With the importance of this match being obvious, it was Team Captain Johnny Saint who was going to start the match for his team. It was El Hijo del Santo started the match off for his team, and he was surprised as Johnny Saint quickly took it to the match, and managed to get a couple of close pin fall attempts from it. Del Santo finished kicking out, and quickly made the tag to Eddie Guerrero. Eddie jumped over the top rope into the ring and went to lock up with Johnny Saint, but he too quickly got out matched by the skilled technician from Blackpool, England. On the outside Konnan was calling out in anger, and perhaps getting frustrated at his Captain, Eddie tagged out to the rookie Heavy Metal. Heavy Metal was reluctant to lock up, but after stalling for a little bit, he finally moved in, and he too was quickly taken down by Johnny Saint. On the outside Konnan was yelling so loudly his head was bright red, and finally Heavy Metal tagged him in. He came into the ring, and he managed to outwrestle Johnny Saint, flipping him over with a Fireman’s Carry. Saint did not climb to his feet, instead he continued to lay on his back with his legs wrapped around his arm, but with hand extended. Konnan looked as confused as the fans in the crowd, as he tentatively reached out to grab the hand….which allowed Johnny Saint to turn it into an Armbar. Jim Ross explained on commentary that this hold was called the Lady of the Lake. Konnan managed to make his way to the rope, and he did not look pleased as he climbed to his feet. He walked over and tagged out of the match, as Johnny Saint did the same as he tagged out to Steven Regal. Once more it was the rookie Heavy Metal in the ring, and he quickly was being taken apart by Regal. Regal and Dave Finlay seemed to have some good team work skills as well as they utilized quick tags to continue to work him over. Finally they tagged out to “Gentleman” Christ Adams, and it almost looked like Heavy Metal was going to make a tag, but at the last moment Adams pulled him out of his corner and locked on a Sleeper hold. Eddie and Del Santo were yelling encouragement in Spanish, while Konnan just turned his back on his partner who soon passed out in the hold to give Team UK the immunity from elimination. </p><p> <strong>Outcome:</strong> Chris Adams made Heavy Metal pass out with a Sleeperhold to win for his team at 7:22</p><p> <strong>My Grade:</strong> D+</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><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;"><p><a href="</p><a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/2jbtzz5_zps1fd9d08c.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/2jbtzz5_zps1fd9d08c.png.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/2jbtzz5_zps1fd9d08c.png" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/2jbtzz5_zps1fd9d08c.png"</a> border="0" alt=" photo 2jbtzz5_zps1fd9d08c.png"/></a><p> </p><p> After the match was over Gordon Solie, Tully Blanchard and Bruno Sammartino all entered the ring and they were soon joined by all of the wrestlers competing in the Worldwide Wrestling Talent Initiative. The members of Team UK looked elated as they knew that none of them would be eliminated, and possibly even stood a chance to receive the first of two six month contracts that would be handed out. Meanwhile Mexican Team Captain Konnan was loudly berating his team mates, who were doing their best to get some distance away from him. Gordon Solie had a mic in one hand and an envelope in the other hand. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>“Ladies and Gentleman, we are now done with the first round in the WWTI and that means it is time to give away our first two six month contracts. As well two wrestlers will be going home. There will be one wrestler from the North American Group, and one wrestler from the International Group who will receive the contracts as well as being show the door. Without futher adieu I’m going to allow my colleague, and the Head Scout for the Worldwide Wrestling Talent Initiative, Mark Cuban to announce the first man who is going home!”</strong></p><p> </p><p> “Thank you Gordon, as judges when we are watching the matches in the WWTI we are looking for wrestlers who we feel brings something different and unique to the roster. We aren’t expecting perfection, but we want to see wrestlers who are competing night in and night out. Wrestlers who have a ton of heart and desire and passion for this great sport of wrestling. The first man eliminated has shown none of these things. In fact we have yet to see him do much wrestling at all. That is why the first man eliminated is from Team Southern United States….and it is Scotty Flamingo!”</p><p> </p><p> In fact, Scott Flamingo was still outside of the ring as he was admiring his surfboard. He wasn’t moving, and finally security came out and awkwardly led him to the back while he continued to look at his surfboard. In the ring Bruno Sammartino now had the microphone, listening to the fans who had started up a ‘Living Legend’ chant.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>“Thank you, thank you for that…thank you. You know I love this sport, when I came over here from Italy it was the way I managed to find a way to fit in. Because before I started working out, I used to get picked on….it’s true, I know it’s hard to believe now. But because of that there is one thing I hate, and that’s a bully. And that is why the first man eliminated from the International Group is…Konnan!”</strong></p><p> </p><p> Konnan was shocked and he came over and started to yell in the face of Bruno Sammartino, and then he took it too far by actually pushing the ‘Living Legend’ who fired back with a hard push. Konnan raised a fist, but before he could attack Bruno, Eddie Guerrero grabbed Konnan by the first and spun him around and punched him instead. He then threw Konnan towards Heavy Metal and El Hijo del Santo who sent Konnan flying over the ropes with a Double Hip Toss. Konnan bounced on the walkway, before climbing to his feet. At first it looked like he was going to attempt to get back into the ring, but then he waved his hands at them and walked away in disgust. In the ring Mark Cuban had the microphone back.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>“With those out of the way, we are proud to now announce the winners of the two first six month contracts. The first winner of a contract was decided by the judges, but the second winner is the one who you the fans voted for. The winner of the first contract as decided by the three of us….he is the man who got Team UK on a roll, including the victory tonight…..”Gentleman” Chris Adams!”</strong></p><p> </p><p> Chris Adams looked shocked, but also for some reason a bit hesitant as his teammates all congratulated him. Meanwhile Mark Cuban passed the microphone over to Gordon Solie as he opened up the envelopes.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>“Finally ladies and gentleman…the wrestler with the most votes……wait, this can’t be right. I’m sorry, I guess I’m just a little shocked….but the winner of the second contract….Jeff Jarrett!”</strong></p><p> </p><p> Jarrett who had to be considered a shock winner, started celebrating like he had just won the World Championship. The rest of the wrestlers started to make their way to the back while Jeff went from corner to corner to raise his arms up in the air and his fingers held up in gesture that looked similar to two peace symbols. After leaving the ring he walked around the ring, not to thank the fans but to mock them, before he walked to the back leaving the ring ready for the next match. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/DustinRhodes1_zpsbdf090cc.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/DustinRhodes1_zpsbdf090cc.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/DustinRhodes1_zpsbdf090cc.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/DustinRhodes1_zpsbdf090cc.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo DustinRhodes1_zpsbdf090cc.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/DustyRhodes2_zpsa8829efe.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/DustyRhodes2_zpsa8829efe.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/DustyRhodes2_zpsa8829efe.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/DustyRhodes2_zpsa8829efe.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo DustyRhodes2_zpsa8829efe.jpg"/></a><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">vs.</span></strong><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><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/TerryFunk1_zps09dabf1b.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/TerryFunk1_zps09dabf1b.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/TerryFunk1_zps09dabf1b.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/TerryFunk1_zps09dabf1b.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo TerryFunk1_zps09dabf1b.jpg"/></a></p></div><p></p></div></blockquote><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Match:</strong> Dustin Rhodes/Dusty Rhodes vs. The Texas Outlaws<p> <strong>Referee:</strong> Teddy Long</p><p> <strong>Road Agent:</strong> Jody Hamilton</p><p> <strong>Time Limit:</strong> 20 minutes</p><p> <strong>My Notes:</strong> The Texas Outlaws made their way out first, taking their time to make fun of the fans from the safety of the ramp as they made their way to the ring. Loud, raucous boos quickly turned to dreams as the Rhodes made their way out from the back. It was the first time that Dusty Rhodes had wrestled in World Championship Wrestling, and the fans were glad to have him in the ring. The fans weren’t the only ones eager to see the ‘American Dream’ in the ring as the Texas Outlaws attacked the Rhodes before they could even remove their ring jackets. In tandem the two family members fought them off, both of them pulling off the famed Bionic Elbows to send the Outlaws out of the ring to regroup. When the Outlaws had regrouped, it was Terry Funk who began the match against Dustin Rhodes after ‘The Natural’ had managed to remove his ring jacket. Funk was yelling across the ring at him “come on” as he dared Rhodes to make the first move of the match. It didn’t take much prompting for Rhodes to go after him after all the baiting in the previous months, and he quickly had Funk backed up into the corner with hard and almost illegal punches. Teddy Long came in between the two of them, which allowed Funk to get in a thumb to the eye that Long missed, and allowed Terry to take over. Wrapping his arm around Dustin’s head, Funk proceeded to punch him in the head, until Rhodes forced him off and sent him into the ropes. Terry came running back at Dustin, and Dustin dropped down to his stomach, while Funk carried on by jumping over him and bouncing off the opposite ropes. As Funk came running back, Dustin jumped over him with a Leapfrog and Funk once more bounced off the ropes. This time as he came back, Dustin caught him with a Snap Scoop Powerslam, and went for the pin fall count. It only got two as Dustin was forced to break the pin to come into a defensive position as Stan Hansen placed a foot through the ropes and into the ring. Terry Funk came to his feet and nailed Dustin with a few hard chops that soon had ‘The Natural’ backed up into the ropes. Funk ran at him, and Dustin dropped down pulling the top rope with him and momentum sent Terry Funk flying out of the ring and to the outside. Rhodes climbed onto the ring apron, and dropped off with a Flying Axe Handle, but Funk moved out of the way and Dustin landed on his feet. Terry sent Dustin flying into the guard rail, before he nailed him with a couple more chops. Rolling him back into the ring, Funk followed, and dragged Dustin by the hair towards his corner where he made a tag to Stan Hansen. Stan came into the ring while Terry kept a grip on his hair, and then nailed him in the face with a Head Butt that dropped Rhodes. From there Stan dropped down on him with two elbows, while yelling at the ‘American Dream.’ Dusty was getting the fans riled up cheering on his boy, but Hansen picked Dustin up, and mockingly dropped him with a DDT. Hansen proceeded to choke Dustin, while calling out to Dusty who was gripping his hair in anguish. Hansen and Funk took turns tagging out, and they started a trend of doing damage to Dustin, while making sure to bait Dusty at the same time. Finally Dusty had enough of the continued taunting, and he came into the ring and nailed both Terry and Stan with Bionic Elbows that cleared the ring. Teddy Long had to force Dusty out of the ring, but he wasn’t making it easy as he was playing to the crowd once more. Dustin had managed to recover enough that he attempted to nail Terry Funk with a Running Bulldog, but Hansen slid back into the ring and instead ran him over with a Lariat that knocked Dustin out, and when Teddy Long turned around he had to drop down and make the pin fall count as Funk had managed to roll over and cover Dustin Rhodes for the victory!</p><p> <strong>Outcome:</strong> Terry Funk pinned Dustin Rhodes at 8:12</p><p> <strong>My Grade:</strong> B-</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><a href="</p><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><p> <strong>WCW US Championship</strong></p><p> <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><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">vs.</span></strong><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/Sting8_zps3fd84316.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/Sting8_zps3fd84316.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/Sting8_zps3fd84316.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/Sting8_zps3fd84316.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Sting photo Sting8_zps3fd84316.jpg"/></a</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Match:</strong> WCW United States Championship: Arn Anderson© vs. Sting<p> <strong>Referee:</strong> Randy Anderson</p><p> <strong>Road Agent:</strong> Bruno Sammartino</p><p> <strong>Time Limit:</strong> 30 minutes</p><p> <strong>My Notes:</strong> Sting made his way down the ring ramp first which revived the crown after their disappointment at the loss of the Rhodes family. “The Enforcer” Arn Anderson made his way out from the back with the WCW United States belt wrapped around the waist, and without the familiar trademark figure gesture as he was unaccompanied by anyone. Soon the two men stood face to face, and while no one could read the words that Arn Anderson was spewing from his mouth, judging from the facial expressions of the challenger, they were not pleasant. Shaking it off, Sting was soon all business as he backed away and challenged Arn to an arm and collar tie up, and the two struggled against each other. It was Sting who won the battle, as he tossed Arn to the mat, before flexing for the loudly cheering fans. Anderson slowly climbed to his feet, straightened up his wrestling trunk, and circled Sting cautiously. Once more they came together in the center of the ring, and this time Sting broke the tie up by pulling Arn’s legs out from underneath him and attempting to lock in the Scorpion Deathlock. The US Champion started twisting his hips to prevent Sting from being able to flip him over onto his belly, and managed to drag himself to the ropes which forced Sting to break the hold. Sting backed up and let out one of his trademark howls to further incite the fans, while Anderson used the ropes to get himself to his feet. ‘The Enforcer’ stretched his arms a bit, before running right at Sting who caught him coming in with hard punches and kicks, with the final kick bending Anderson over, while Sting ran off the ropes and dropped Arn with ah One Handed Bulldog before going for a pin fall but only managed to get two. Anderson rolled out of the ring and under the ropes, and was bent over breathing heavily while the fans were yelling insults at him. Tentatively Arn climbed back into the ring, making sure that Sting was far away from him as he climbed into the ring. For a third time the two men locked up, and this time Sting forced Arn Anderson back into the corner of the ring, and then climbed the ring ropes in front of him and with the fans counting along he punched Arn in the head. Dropping off, Sting ran across the opposite corner, before running at a dazed Anderson and looking to land a Stinger Splash. Perhaps he wasn’t so dazed after all, as Arn threw himself out of the corner and Sting crashed onto the top turnbuckle, before bouncing off a bit dazed himself. Anderson clipped him from behind and dropped Sting to the mat awkwardly. Sting rolled over on his side holding his knee, while ‘The Enforcer’ was finally sensing a turn in momentum, as he grabbed Sting by the hair and rolled him over onto his stomach, pulled him up by the hair and then smashed his head back into the ring mat. Arn pulled Sting’s head up one more time, before forcing it back down into the mat, and then proceeded to grind Sting’s face into the mat. Climbing to his feet, Arn backed into the ring ropes and then dropped a knee across the back of Sting’s head. Pulling Sting up, Arn locked in for a DDT, but Sting blocked the hold, and continued to struggle against it by pulling Arn towards to the middle of the ring, before flipping him over with a Back Body Drop. Tired, Sting collapsed to his knees and that allowed Arn Anderson to regain his footing first, and when Sting climbed up, “The Enforcer” locked in an Abdominal Stretch that continued to work Sting down. With the fans support, Sting found enough strength to break out of the hold by flipping Anderson over with a Hip Toss, but Anderson was up quickly and this time he managed to drop Sting with a DDT! Anderson covered but to his dismay he only managed to get a two count out of that. In a frenzy, Anderson kicked away at Sting, before pulling him up and throwing him through the ropes and onto the ring ramp. Following him out, Anderson grabbed Sting, and dropped him onto the ramp with a DDT once more! Back in the ring, Anderson told the referee to start the ten count, while Sting was still down and out after the DDT. ONE….TWO….THREE…FOUR…Sting start to move….FIVE…SIX….he was crawling towards the ring ropes….SEVEN….EIGHT….NINE…Sting managed to stumble into the ring through the ropes!!! Anderson was livid and he immediately began to attack Sting near the ropes, which was not allowed, so referee Randy Anderson tried to get him separated. Instead Arn pushed Randy out of the way, which gave Sting enough time to grab Anderson and throw him through the ropes to the outside ring ramp. Sting was resting on the ropes, and Anderson locked up and tried to bring him over the ropes onto the ramp with a Suplex, but Sting managed to block it. The two struggled over the hold, but finally it was Sting who managed to get the leverage to lift Anderson up and bring him back into the ring with a slow delayed Suplex. Sting rolled over on Anderson, and climbed to his feet, before going for the Scorpion Deathlock! Suddenly the fans all started to boo as Tully Blanchard came running down the ramp and tried to enter the ring! Sting dropped the hold, and instead ran over to intercept Tully Blanchard and knocked him down before any damage could be done. With Blanchard down, Sting turned around….RIGHT INTO A SPINEBUSTER! ONE…TWO…TH…STING KICKED OUT! Arn Anderson couldn’t believe it, and as Sting climbed to his feet Tully had recovered on the outside, and he was holding Sting up, while Anderson backed up and then ran at the prone Sting to punch him in the head. Sting dropped down and Anderson ended up nailing Blanchard, and then stumbled back into a School Boy pin fall attempt from Sting that only managed to get two. Coming out of that Sting had a rush of energy and he lifted Anderson up into the air, walked in a circle, and dropped him in the middle of the ring with a Gorilla Press Slam before finally managing to lock in the Scorpion Deathlock for good! Blanchard was desperately trying to get into the ring, but Randy Anderson was holding him off. That distracted him long enough, that he didn’t notice Barry Windham sneak in from the crowd and nail Sting in the back of the head with a Clothesline! Windham rolled out of the ring, while Anderson picked Sting up and dropped him with a Spinebuster, and Anderson spun around and made the pin fall to end the match and Anderson had retained the United States Championship! </p><p> <strong>Outcome:</strong> Arn Anderson pinned Sting at 17:42 </p><p> <strong>My Grade:</strong> B</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><a href="</p><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><p> <strong>WCW World Tag Team Championship</strong></p><p> <a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/BamBamBigelow_zps63337564.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/BamBamBigelow_zps63337564.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/BamBamBigelow_zps63337564.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/BamBamBigelow_zps63337564.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo BamBamBigelow_zps63337564.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/DanSpivey_zps3c6d6b7d.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/DanSpivey_zps3c6d6b7d.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/DanSpivey_zps3c6d6b7d.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/DanSpivey_zps3c6d6b7d.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo DanSpivey_zps3c6d6b7d.jpg"/></a><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">vs.</span></strong><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/OwenHart1_zpsa0253a0c.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/OwenHart1_zpsa0253a0c.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/OwenHart1_zpsa0253a0c.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/OwenHart1_zpsa0253a0c.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo OwenHart1_zpsa0253a0c.jpg"/></a><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></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Match:</strong> WCW World Tag Team Championship: Bam Bam Bigelow/Dan Spivey vs. Owen Hart/Z-Man<p> <strong>Referee:</strong> David Manning</p><p> <strong>Road Agent:</strong> Grizzly Smith</p><p> <strong>Time Limit:</strong> 30 minutes</p><p> <strong>My Notes:</strong> Z-Man accompanied Owen Hart out for the match, but he was holding his head doing so, and Owen Hart looked concerned. On commentary Jim Ross mentioned that Z-Man had only just been given medical clearance to compete in the match after taking the hard chair shot at Saturday Night. When Ross went so far as to suggest that perhaps this match should have been postponed, Paul E Dangerously was quick to mock him and Z-Man for his ‘boo boo.’ Hart started the match off against Bam Bam Bigelow, who also looked a bit reluctant about this match knowing that both Z-Man and Hart were not at their best. Owen locked up with Bam Bam Bigelow, and Bigelow pushed him off and sent Owen flying towards the ropes, Owen bounced off and ran at Bigelow and slid through the legs of Bigelow. Coming up to his feet Owen jumped up and nailed Bam Bam in the back with a Standing Dropkick. It barely fazed Bigelow, but he no longer looked as worried about the state that Owen was in. He went for a Clothesline, and Owen ducked under that and ran off the ropes once more. He came back towards Bigelow, but this time Bigelow caught him and raised him up in the air. Before Bigelow could drop him, Owen managed to shift his weight and drop down behind Bigelow, and this time he nailed Bigelow in the back of the leg with a short Dropkick. With Bigelow stumbled, Owen grabbed his arm and drove an elbow into the arm socket, before he slowly managed to force Bigelow to the mat. Hart had a Fujiwara Armbar locked on, but Bigelow managed to force his way up, and then he did a cartwheel to break out of the hold. He quickly raised Owen up for a Bearhug. Hart was not going to submit to that, so Bigelow walked toward his corner and threw Owen into the corner, before driving his head into his sternum a couple of times. Bam Bam tagged out to Spivey, who came into the ring and put his foot up and pushed it into Owen’s face while he was in the corner. Spivey pulled him out of the corner and sent him off the rope with an Irish Whip, caught him, and dropped him with a Sidwalk Slam, but only got a two count off of it. Turning Hart over, Spivey told him to make the tag to Z-Man, and Hart looked towards him, but then quickly turned and caught Spivey with a Leg Lariat. With a quick Kip Up, Owen went to the top rope and launched off at Spivey with a Crossbody, but Spivey caught him, put him down, and then raised him back up for a Brainbuster. Once again Owen kicked out at two, and this time Spivey dragged him over towards Z-Man and this time Z-Man didn’t give him a choice as he tagged in. Z-Man came in with a series of Dropkicks, before going to the top rope and diving off with a Missile Dropkick. Spivey moved out of the way and Z-Man crashed on the mat, and as he climbed to his feet he was holding his head. Before he could recover any, Spivey ran him over with a Lariat! Instead of going for the pin fall, Spivey pulled Z-Man up and dropped him with a very stiff Spivey Spike which was enough to get the pin fall! After the match Spivey celebrated with the belt, while Bam Bam Bigelow and Owen Hart both entered the ring to check on Z-Man. It took a little bit, but they did eventually manage to get Z-Man up, and after Bam Bam got Spivey’s attention, he came over to shake hands with both Hart and Z-Man, giving Z-Man a bit of a pat on the back. </p><p> <strong>Outcome:</strong> Dan Spivey pinned Z-Man at 8:12 following a Spivey Spike</p><p> <strong>My Grade:</strong> C</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><a href="</p><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><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">vs.</span></strong><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></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Match:</strong> Ron Simmons vs. Ric Flair<p> <strong>Referee:</strong> Mickey Jay</p><p> <strong>Road Agent:</strong> Harley Race</p><p> <strong>Time Limit:</strong> 20 minutes</p><p> <strong>My Notes:</strong> Talk about a match of contrasts, as the flashy and flamboyant ‘Nature Boy’ was facing off against the down to earth ‘All American.’ It was the contrast of the technical, mat based ring work of Ric Flair against the pure power and strength of Ron Simmons. The contrast was evident from the very beginning of the match as Flair started off with his trademark WOOOOO and some strutting, while Simmons was ready to get the match started off without any preamble as he charged at Flair and sent him flying with a hard Shoulder Tackle. Flair hit the mat and rolled out under the bottom rope to the ring apron, where he climbed to his feet while holding the back that had been injured in a plane crash back in 1975. Simmons wasn’t about to give him any rest though, as he locked up with Flair and brought him over the top rope and back into the ring with a big Hip Toss. Flair popped back up to his feet, just to get ran over by a Lariat this time. Ron went for the pin fall, but only managed to get a two count of it as Flair got his shoulder up. Picking up the former nine time world Champion, Simmons sent Flair flying with an Irish Whip and then launched him high into the sky with a Back Body Drop as Flair’s momentum carried him back towards the ‘All American.’ Once again Flair rolled under the rope, but this time he dropped off of the ring apron to the ground. Meanwhile in the ring Ron Simmons got the fans fired up, and they started to chant USA for the ‘All American.’ Climbing out of the ring, Simmons pressed the attack as he grabbed Flair by the hair and smacked his head onto the ring apron. From there he drove Flair back first into the guard rail, before sending him flying into the ring post. Rolling the ‘Nature Boy’ under the rope, Simmons climbed onto the ring apron, and then surprisingly ascended to the top turnbuckle. He appeared unsteady on the top, most likely from the fact that it wasn’t a place he went often, and almost stumbled from the top. As he struggled to right himself, Flair managed to regain his bearings and he threw himself at the ropes and Simmons dropped down across the top turnbuckle. With Simmons in a vulnerable position, Flair climbed up in front of him, and tried to lift Simmons up for a Superplex. Desperately Simmons fought against that with some hard punches aimed at the kidney of Flair. His grip broken, Flair was easily pushed from the top turnbuckle and landed hard on the mat once more. Simmons once more climbed to his feet on the top turnbuckle, and dropped off…and landed right on the foot of the ‘Nature Boy’ as he managed to get it raised in the air to stop Simmons attack. Climbing to his feet Flair fired away with some of his trademark chops, and the first two actually seemed to stun Simmons, but the third, fourth, and fifth seemed to have no effect as Simmons was fired up. Angry Flair drove his thumb into the eye of Simmons, and then locked up with the side of his head and it Simmons sent him flying off and directly into referee Mickey Jay who went down hard. The ‘Nature Boy’ stumbled backwards, and right into a Thrust Spinebuster from Simmons. Instinctively Simmons went for a pinfall, but then realized there was no referee to make the count. Climbing to his feet Simmons went over to check on Mickey Jay, while Flair was able to recuperate. Rolling over on his stomach, Flair pushed up on his hands and knees. Simmons walked back to him, and with the referee still down Flair managed to nail Simmons with a low blow and dropped the ‘All American’. Now it was Flair’s turn to take over, as he climbed to his feet and started to work over the knee of Ron Simmons, preparing him for the Figure Four. Dragging Simmons to the ropes, Flair dropped on his knee while his foot was resting on the bottom rope. Next Flair dropped out of the ring, pulled Simmons leg until it was draped over the ring apron, lifted it up and then smashed it down on the ring apron. Mickey Jay was starting to move in the ring, so Flair quickly went over the ring announcer, and pushed him out of the way so he could grab the steel chair that he was sitting on. Closing up the steel chair, Flair walked over and smashed the chair on the knee that was still located on the ring apron. Rolling into the ring, Flair dragged Simmons to the middle of the ring where he locked the Figure Four on. Mickey Jay was still shaking off the effects of being knocked out, so Flair reached back to grab onto the ropes to add a bit of extra pressure on the damaging hold. Showing impressive strength, Simmons managed to fight against the hold, until he was able to get his hands on the foot of Flair and forced him off breaking the hold. Both men came to their feet, with Flair firing away with some Chops once more, to which Simmons responded with a hard punch to the face. Chop. Punch. Chop. Punch. It went back and forth, until the ‘All American’ finally managed to get a few punches in, and forced Flair back into the ropes. Pulling him off the ropes, Simmons sent flying off the ropes once more and caught him with an All American Slam! Mickey Jay slowly pulled himself over and started the count….one…………..two……..Ric Flair kicked out! Pulling Flair up, Ron Simmons lifted him high over his head and then dropped down with a Suplex before going for another pin fall attempt. Mickey Jay was a bit quicker to make the pin fall count, but it was still only enough for a two count. Looking to end it, Simmons pulled Flair up and sent him off the ropes and dropped him with another All American Slam. Simmons went for the pin fall, and this time Mickey Jay was nowhere around to make the pin fall. Ron stood up and looked around in confusion, just to see that Mickey Jay was distracted by….Tully Blanchard and Barry Windham who had come running down the ring ramp. Before Simmons could do anything about it, Arn Anderson all of a sudden crawled out from the underneath the ring and rolled into the ring. He turned Simmons around and dropped him with a Spinebuster, before rolling back out of the ring. Blanchard and Windham backed off, and Mickey Jay turned around and Flair was on top of Simmons so he dropped down to count the pin fall….and Simmons kicked out at two! Flair was furious, but he controlled the anger and instead dragged Simmons to the middle of the ring where he locked on the Figure Four. After a bit of a fight against the hold, Simmons finally had no choice but to give up allowing Flair to win the match. </p><p> <strong>Outcome:</strong> Ric Flair made Ron Simmons submit at 12:53 with the Figure Four Leg Lock</p><p> <strong>My Grade:</strong> B-</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><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;"><p><a href="</p><a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW92/Vader%2010_zpscu2lxdkd.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW92/Vader%2010_zpscu2lxdkd.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW92/Vader%2010_zpscu2lxdkd.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW92/Vader%2010_zpscu2lxdkd.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo Vader 10_zpscu2lxdkd.jpg"/></a><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><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><p> </p><p> Following tradition, it was Vader who made his way out first from the back as the challenger to the Championship belt, sporting a slightly new look. Out next walked Lex Luger with the WCW World Heavyweight Championship belt proudly wrapped around his waist. Before he could make it all the way to the ring, Ric Flair suddenly popped up on the ring ramp behind him from the ground below and chopped Lex Luger’s leg out! Flair continued to work over the leg, while security tried to make its way out from the back but had to fight through the shield that had been put up by the other three members of the Four Horsemen who had made their way out from the back first. They quickly dispersed when WCW Commissioner Jesse Ventura made his way out from the back, and that allowed security to chase Ric Flair away. </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote> <p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><a href="</p><a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/biggold4_zps7d5b83be.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/biggold4_zps7d5b83be.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/biggold4_zps7d5b83be.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/biggold4_zps7d5b83be.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="WCW World photo biggold4_zps7d5b83be.jpg"/></a><p> <strong>WCW World Heavyweight Championship</strong></p><p> <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><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">vs.</span></strong><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW92/Vader%2010_zpscu2lxdkd.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW92/Vader%2010_zpscu2lxdkd.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW92/Vader%2010_zpscu2lxdkd.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW92/Vader%2010_zpscu2lxdkd.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo Vader 10_zpscu2lxdkd.jpg"/></a><strong>w/</strong><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/HarleyRace_zpsd360117b.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/HarleyRace_zpsd360117b.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/HarleyRace_zpsd360117b.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/HarleyRace_zpsd360117b.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo HarleyRace_zpsd360117b.jpg"/></a></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>With Ric Flair and the Horsemen out of the picture, Jesse Ventura was checking on the World Champion who was struggling to his feet. Whatever Ventura was saying did not please Lex Luger, as he pushed Ventura away as he hobbled to the ring on one leg. Getting into the ring turned out to be almost an insurmountable task, and referee Nick Patrick came over to check on Luger who brushed him off, and instead removed the Championship belt to pass over to him. Nick Patrick had barely gained control of the belt, and Vader started to pummel away at the World Champion. Lex managed to fight back with a few punches to the head that had no effect on the challenger who smacked his chest with his big fists. Desperately Lex kicked him in the gut with his good knee, but was unable to follow up right away as the pain in his sore knee was obviously slowing him down. Before Lex could get any more offense in, Vader ran him over with a Clothesline, and then dropped down and proceeded to punch away at his face, before dragging him towards the ropes. Vader climbed onto the second turnbuckle, before raising his fingers up in his trademark ‘V’ shape, and then jumped off of the ropes looking to drop onto Luger with a Splash. Desperately Luger managed to roll out of the way and Vader crashed hard into the mat. Climbing to his feet, Luger quickly dropped an elbow to the back of Vader’s head. Gingerly Luger made his way back to his feet and dropped another elbow as Vader tried to push his way up. With the fans encouragement, Luger made his way to his feet first one more time and he was fired up as he tried to take Vader down with a Clothesline. When one wasn’t enough, Luger ran at him and tried to take him down with a second Clothesline. Vader had to take one step backwards, but other than that he remained unfazed. It looked like Luger was going to go for a third, but then he suddenly changed tactics and tried to lift Vader up for a Bodyslam. His leg gave out under him, and Luger was unable to get the Bodyslam, and instead Vader had him in position for a Powerbomb!<p> </p><p> The struggle began immediately as Vader tried to lift Luger up for the Powerbomb, but Luger was fighting against it. Vader clubbed Luger on the back with some hard forearms before trying again, and again the Champion was able to block the move. Even more surprisingly he sent Vader flying overhead with a high Body drop! It seemed to take even more out of the Champion though as he fell forward and landed across the ropes. Vader was the first one up and he went over and nailed Luger in the back of the head, and then wrapped his arms around the waist of the Champion and tried to pull him away from the ropes. Desperately Lex held onto the ropes, so Vader let go of his grip and nailed Luger in the back of the head with a series of head butts. Dazed, the World Champion was vulnerable to Vader wrapping his arms around his waist and pulling him away from the ropes to nail a German Suplex. Bridging up Vader went for a pin fall but only got a two count off of it. The Challenger climbed up onto the second ropes, where he raised his hands up with his trademark ‘V’ hand symbol, before he leapt from the rope…and crashed into the mat as the Champion had moved. Lex was back on his feet and he adrenaline seemed to pushing him on as he ran at Vader and caught him with a knee lift. Vader was stunned as Lex kicked at the back of his leg a couple of times. Bouncing off of the ropes Luger tried to level Vader with a Clothesline to the back of the head. But all that did was cause Vader to stumble; he just would not come off of his feet! Picking up speed Luger ran off of the opposite ropes and caught Vader with one Forearm Smash, but that wasn’t enough to get Vader off of his feet, even in a weakened state. Running off the ropes, Lex desperately nailed the Mastodon with another and stood there staring in absolute disbelief that Vader still didn’t go down, although he was struggling a bit. With the fans cheering him on, Luger suddenly went low….AND PICKED VADER UP FOR A BODY SLAM!! </p><p> </p><p> The fans erupted with applause at that, and Lex used the fans cheers to fire him up as he signalled he was going to finish it off with another Forearm Smash. He ran at Vader as he climbed to his feet, but like two animals charging at each other, Vader went right at him looking to hit his trademark stiff Clothesline. Both men stumbled from that, with Luger dropping to his back, while Vader managed to stumble backwards and landed against the ropes, using the top rope to hold himself up. Breathing deeply, Vader walked over and dropped onto the World Heavyweight Champion with a big Splash. ONE…TWO….TH….LEX LUGER KICKED OUT!! Harley Race was calling for Vader to concentrate because it looked like Vader was about to lose it on the referee. With Race’s voice in his ear, Vader pulled Lex up, placed his head between his legs….and picked him up in the air for a HUGE Powerbomb! ONE….TWO…THR…..LEX BARELY MANAGED TO RAISE A SHOULDER UP! Something snapped inside Vader’s head, and now he wasn’t listening to Harley at all, as he rolled out of the ring and went over and forced Jim Ross out of his chair at the announcer’s table set up beside the ring. Grabbing the chair that Jim Ross had been sitting in, Vader slammed the chair shut, and slid back into the ring, and stood on his feet with the chair in his hands, and called for Lex to climb to his feet. Lex was on his knee, when Harley Race climbed up onto the ring apron, and grabbed the steel chair, stopping Vader from swinging it. Vader turned around in anger, and started to yell at Harley Race, who was unable to get the chair out of the hands of Vader. Finally Race dropped his grip on the chair….and PUNCHED Vader hard in the face. That was enough to shock Vader, and he let go of the steel chair, and Harley grabbed it away from him and was yelling instructions at Vader. It was too late though, as Vader turned around and Lex came running at him and nailed him with one more Forearm Smash, which sent Vader flying against Harley Race, running right into the steel chair that Race was still holding in his hands. Race was sent flying off the ring apron, and Vader dropped to the mat, and Lex dropped down with his back across the prone body of Vader. ONE…TWO…THREE!! </p><p> </p><p> Luger jumped to his feet, before collapsing to his knees celebrating, but referee Nick Patrick realized too late that Vader had managed to get his foot on the bottom rope, and he had to walk over and let Lex know the match wasn’t over yet. Luger stood and was obviously shaken up, and was arguing with the referee, and that was allowing Vader time to recover. Finally Luger turned back to Vader, but Vader ran him off with a Clothesline, and then dropped to his knees and started to pound away at the face of the World Heavyweight Champion. Referee Nick Patrick had to put his career, perhaps even his life on the line, as he had to intervene and threatened to disqualify Vader if he didn’t let Lex back up. Vader stood up and grabbed Patrick by the referee shirt and was threatening to punch him, but Race had managed to climb back up on the ring apron, still dazed and yelling at Vader to finish Luger. Slowly Vader released his grip on Patrick, and turned around to Luger who was very slowly getting to his feet. Vader dropped him with a Clothesline, before slowly picking him up, and dropping him with a second Powerbomb. Instead of going for the pin fall, Vader slowly walked towards the corner, climbed to the top turnbuckle where he had to balance himself, before dropping onto Lex with a Vadersault! Nick Patrick dropped to his knees to go for the pin fall, but Vader was not finished yet, as he climbed to his feet and grabbed Lex by the arm and dragged him closer to the corner. Climbing onto the second turnbuckle, Vader slowly started to bounce up and down, before dropping off the rope with a Pump Handle Slam. ONE….TWO….THREE….VADER WAS THE <strong>NEW</strong> WCW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!!!</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>"New look...new move...new Champion!!"</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Overall Rating: B-</strong></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><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 14): <p> </p><p> Smasher1311: 9</p><p> Beejus: 8</p><p> The Final Countdown: 8</p><p> </p><p> Predictions Contest Final Standings:</p><p> </p><p> Beejus: 56</p><p> The Final Countdown: 48</p><p> Smasher1311: 47</p><p> RKOwnage: 8</p><p> infinitekillz: 5</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> OOC: I cannot honestly believe it has been this long since last I posted....there has been a lot of tragedy in my life this past year, but also great joy with the birth of my little girl...my first child. The next episode of Saturday Night will be a bit of a review episode, and then I'm going to get back into it with a slightly tweaked format. I honestly have lost track of all the Dynasties out there, but hope to get caught up on some of them...hopefully.</p>

[Beejus]

Congratulations on your baby girl! Glad to see you back, this still remains one of my favorite diaries going. The Bash was a hell of a show, and I for one can't wait to see where you go from here!

[The Final Countdown]

Welcome back! This diary was always a favorite of mine, and I'm thrilled to see it resurface. Great show too. I really look forward to seeing where you go with Vader as the new champ.

[tg01]

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WCW Saturday Night 06/22/1991

 

Announcer:Jim Ross

 

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This week’s episode of WCW Saturday Night began with Jim Ross in the studios at WCW Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia:

 

“Good evening everyone, I’m Jim Ross and welcome to tonight’s special episode of WCW Saturday Night. This year has already been an exciting year for our company as we have set out to plot our own course. Tonight we are going to look back on the first six months of World Championship Wrestling as we look back at some of the famous feuds, best moment and best matches of the year….including in our Main Event where we will show in entirety the match chosen by the fans as the best match of the year. Everyone here in World Championship Wrestling was proud to be associated with the National Wrestling Alliance, after all they are a company that has been in existence since 1948! But it was time for something new and that is why Ted Turner and his business associate decided it was time to branch off and forge our own identity as a worldwide presence in wrestling! While the history of the NWA titles is not something that we claim as our own, we did want to recognize the men who held the NWA version of the title belts as our first Champions in World Championship Wrestling as they worked hard to achieve that level of greatness. Our very first Saturday Night involved a match between the first WCW Tag Team Champions of Ron Simmons and Butch Reed against the team that was considered to be the very best in the world…the Steiner Brothers! They had been feuding over the Tag Team titles for most of the previous years, and now they were able to face off against each other with the WCW World Tag Team Championship on the line with the very first episode of WCW Saturday night back on January 5th!”

 

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

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Match: Doom © vs. The Steiner Brothers

Referee: Nick Patrick

Road Agent: Bob Armstrong

Time Limit: TV time remaining

My Notes: The Steiner Brothers made their way out first, but were soon joined by the team of Doom and their manager Teddy Long. These two teams had reached a certain level of begrudging respect between them after their many battles and as such it was no big surprise to see them shake hands prior to the match officially began. It was Ron Simmons and Scott Steiner who began the match with an elbow and collar tie up that soon became a battle of strength and neither man were budging. As they both strained against each other, they planted their feet and there was no noticeable movement of either man. Finally the broke the hold, backed away from each other temporarily, and then tried it once more. Again no quarter was given from either man, and the tie up ended when they each decided to break the hold once more. When they attempted to go for it again, Steiner surprised Simmons by quickly go for an Arm Wringer instead. Scott twisted the arm, but he was not able to keep that advantage for very long as Simmons turned inwards towards him and lifted him off of his feet with his free arm. Steiner managed to turn that into a Head Scissors takedown, and Simmons came to his feet in time for Scott to send him over the ropes to the outside with a Clothesline. Scott pumped his arms quickly and the fans came off their feet with cheers. Ron Simmons slowly climbed up onto the ring apron, before climbing through the ropes and walking back into the middle of the ring. He raised his hands, openly daring Scott Steiner for a test of strength. Perhaps it was hubris on the part of Simmons, because Scott flexed his muscles to get a rise from the fans before he locked up. Steiner easily won the test of strength as he was forcing Simmons down to his knees, and then bent him backwards while Steiner remained over top of him. The fans rose off their feet in awe as Simmons started to fight against the hold, and Scot was soon shaking from exertion to try and keep Simmons down. The former ‘All American’ managed to push back to his feet, and then had Scott bent over backwards in the same weakened position Simmons had just been in. Instead of continuing to keep Steiner in that position, Simmons swept his feet out from underneath him and as Steiner dropped to his back, Simmons broke the hold and dropped an elbow on Scott before going for the pin fall. Scott kicked out at one, and as both men came to their feet, they gave each other a nod of respect, before making tags to their respective partners. Butch Reed came into the ring and looked reach to lock up right away, but Rick Steiner came into the ring and started to bark in his trademark way. Something changed on the face of Butch Reed as he looked unimpressed, and as the two men walked towards each other, Reed started to fire away with punches and kicks that soon had Rick Steiner backed up into the corner. Referee Nick Patrick forced Reed to back up, and it was very clear he was not happy about it. “The Dog-Faced Gremlin” came out of the corner and quickly started firing away with his own punch and kicks, before Reed cut the momentum off with a kick to Rick’s gut. Butch bounced off the ropes and caught Rick Steiner with a Swinging Neckbreaker. Reed came to his feet and started to run his mouth, but as he turned around his jaw dropped as Rick Steiner had bounced back to his feet. Instead of engaging again, Reed walked over and tagged out to Ron Simmons. He did it with a hard smack on the chest of Ron Simmons though, and as Ron climbed into the ring he was looking back at Butch asking what his problem was. Distracted Simmons turned around and walked right into a Belly to Belly Suplex from Rick Steiner! ONE…TWO…RON SIMMONS KICKED OUT! As Ron slowly came to his feet, Rick went over and tagged out to Scott. With Simmons almost on his feet, Scott came in and quickly grabbed his arms to set up him for a Double Underhook Powerbomb but that was only enough for a two count. Scott pulled Ron to his feet, and attempted to go for a Belly to Belly Suplex, but Simmons broke that up with a series of headbutts to Scott Steiner. With Steiner dazed, Ron Simmons sent him flying off of the ropes and caught him with a hard Spinebuster. On the outside Butch Reed was calling for him, so Simmons walked over and tagged out. Reed walked into the ring and as Scott tried to get to his feet he got a Headlock on him and forced him down to the mat. On the outside Rick Steiner started clapping his hands and the fans clapped along as Scott tried fighting out of the hold. As Scott managed to get back to his feet, Reed raised Scott up on his shoulders and then dropped backwards with a Samoan Drop. Reed picked Scott up and then dropped him with a Snap Suplex, but upon hitting the mat Scott rolled forward to his feet, and he caught Reed coming up and sent him flying into the corner near Rick Steiner. Scott tagged his brother in, and Rick came in and together the two of them kicked Reed in the corner. Rick pulled Reed out of the corner, and went behind with a German Suplex position as Scott ran off the ropes and caught him with a Steinerline simultaneously to the Suplex. Teddy Long was on the ring apron yelling, and distracting, referee Nick Patrick as Simmons came running into the ring and kicked Rick Steiner in the head. From there he quickly got into a fist fight with Scott Steiner, a fight that he won. He backed off the ropes and ran at Scott Steiner and attempted to hit a Flying Clothesline, but Scott ducked and Simmons went flying over him and hit his own tag partner! Simmons looked down at Reed in shock, but was quickly turned around sent out of the ring when Scott hit him with a Frankensteiner! Theodore R Long dropped off of the ring apron to run around the ring to check on Simmons, while Scott raised Butch Reed up on his shoulders, and Rick Steiner came flying off of the top rope with a Bulldog. Steinerizer! Scott stopped Simmons as he tried to get back into the ring under the bottom rope…ONE…TWO…THREE…NEW WCW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS!!

Outcome: The Steiner Brother defeat Doom to become the new WCW World Tag Team Champions when Rick Steiner pinned Butch Reed at 18.52 following a Steinerizer

My Grade: C

 

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After the match had finished airing we once again were taken back to the control room where Jim Ross was seated:

 

“Of course the reign for the Steiner Brothers was not a long one, as the reunited Four Horsemen team of Barry Windham and Tully Blanchard managed to cheat the Steiner Brothers of the tag team Championships titles at Superbrawl just a few weeks later. Things seemed to be falling apart for the Four Horsemen though in the past few months, with Tully and Windham losing those belts to Dan Spivey and Bam Bam Bigelow, but after the events of this past weekend at the Great American Bash I think we may have to face the reality that they are still back together and perhaps even more focused on causing mayhem here in WCW. After the break, my colleague Paul E Dangerously will have some words with the Four Horsemen that were filmed shortly after the completion of the Great American Bash. We’ll be right back!”

 

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“I am standing here with four of the greatest wrestlers in this company, four men who managed to have the fans, and my stupid country bumpkin commentary partner thinking that you had split up and gone your ways. Now I did not think for one moment that there was any chance the Four Horsemen were going to break up…”

 

“Of course you didn’t Paul, because I have said it before, and I will say it again…diamonds are forever, and so are the Four Horsemen. We are the masters of misdirection and deception and we have everyone wrapped around our little finger, just the way we wanted them. But when the time was right we stood up, and we reminded everyone that it is the Horsemen who run this company!”

 

“Barry, with your victory tonight you and Tully MUST are just a few days away from it being announced that you will be getting another shot at the Tag Team Championship belts, don’t you think?”

 

“Not only are we just a few days away from that, we are just a few weeks away from getting OUR Tag Team belts back!”

 

“And Ricky….you may want to be a bit more careful who you team up with….here’s an idea, maybe you and Sting should team up!”

 

“Lex…Luger….tonight you learnt that there is a price to be paid when you mess with the Four Horsemen. You thought we had forgotten how you stole that title away from me; the Four Horsemen never forget, and they never forgive! You did not deserve to have that title and that’s the truth….you may not like it, but you had better learn to love it! And as for the rest of you here in WCW, consider this your notice…the Four Horsemen have our sight on regaining alllll that belongs to us…..WOOOOOOOOO!”

 

The scene ended with the members of the Four Horsemen all standing together and raising their four fingers in unison.

 

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“Welcome back…this year we have seen a new division in World Championship Wrestling, and the young men who make up our Cruiserweight Division have given us some of the best high flying action I have ever seen in all my years in the company. Here is some video proof for those of you who don’t believe me, and don’t know what you have been missing.”

 

A video played featuring different moments from the many Cruiserweight matches from throughout the year, beginning with the spectacular dive from Sabu, through Dynamite Kid reversing a top rope move into a Piledriver at WrestleWar to win the WCW Cruiserweight Championship, to highlights from Dynamite Kid and Brian Pillman matches, to Yoshihiro Asai, Lightning Kid, Jerry Lynn and so forth before heading back to Jim Ross who promoted that after the commercial we would get the see the entire Cruiserweight Championship match from the Great American Bash.

 

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WCW Cruiserweight Championship

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Match: WCW Cruiserweight Championship: Dynamite Kid© vs. Brian Pillman vs. Yoshihiro Asai

Referee: Teddy Long

Road Agent: Jody Hamilton

Time Limit: 20 minutes

Road Agent Observations: Jody Hamilton felt that Dynamite Kid was really off his game tonight

My Notes: Brian Pillman was the first man to make his way to the ring for this match, and he was followed shortly after by Yoshihiro Asai. Asai climbed into the ring and turned his back on Pillman as he looked back up the ramp at the entrance where he was waiting for Dynamite Kid to come from. Pillman wasn’t waiting for that as he called at Teddy Long to start the bell, as he nailed Asai from behind and quickly rolled him up and went for a pin fall attempt. Yoshihiro managed to kick out of the pin fall attempt, as Dynamite Kid came running down the ramp and quickly entered into the ring and went after Pillman. Long got in between Dynamite and Brian and backed him away, and told him he needed to get out on the ring apron. That distraction allowed Pillman to drop Asai by kicking him in the groin, and when Long turned around Pillman was attempting another pin fall attempt. Once more Asai kicked out, and Pillman picked him up tried to send him off the ropes with an Irish Whip, but Asai was able to reverse it and sent him off of the ropes. Pillman came running back and Asai jumped over him with a Leapfrog, as Pillman hit the ropes, Dynamite Kid pulled down on the top rope and Pillman stumbled over the rope and landed on the ring ramp. Out on the ramp Kid assaulted him, before dropping him with a Snap Suplex on the ramp. Pulling Pillman up, Kid sent him over the ropes and back into the ring and this time it was Asai who went for the pin fall and Pillman had to kick out. Pulling Brian up, Asai pulled him towards the ropes where he managed to nail a Tornado DDT and went for another pin fall attempt. Self-preservation for his title kicked in, and Dynamite Kid got into the ring to break up the pin fall attempt this time. Out of fairness, Asai walked over and tagged in Dynamite Kid who quickly scaled to the top turnbuckle and it looked like he was going to drop off with a Headbutt, but Pillman rolled out of the ring to the outside where he quickly tapped the side of his head while he jawed off to the fans. Instead of flying through the air, Kid merely dropped off the top turnbuckle and then nailed Pillman in the back with a Baseball Slide that sent Pillman into the guard rail. Following him out Kid grabbed Pillman by the head and then smacked him against the guard rail, before pulling him along and smacking his head on the table of the announcers table. From there Dynamite rolled Pillman into the ring, and Pillman quickly crawled across the ring and tagged out to Asai. The Cruiserweight Champion and the young man from Japan traded reversals, before Asai bounced off the ropes where Pillman was able to get a blind tag. Kid caught Yoshihiro coming off of the ropes and spun him around before dropping him with a Tombstone Piledriver. Dynamite went for the pin fall, but Long wouldn’t make the count, and as Kid climbed to his feet confused Pillman readied himself. Finally Long managed to explain it, and Dynamite turned around just in time for Pillman to nail him with an Air Pillman which was enough for Brian to get the pin fall and the Cruiserweight Championship!

Outcome: Brian Pillman pinned Dynamite Kid at 6:33 to become the NEW WCW Cruiserweight Champion

My Grade: D

 

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After a commercial we were back with Jim Ross in the control room:

 

“1991 saw one of the greatest legend’s in the history of our predecessor organization returned to the company that was the closest thing to home he knew, when Dusty Rhodes made his WCW debut at WrestleWar ’91. He did not come alone as his son Dustin Rhodes also joined him here, but the younger Rhodes soon became victim to a series of attacks from two angry Texan’s who had a beef with his father. Dusty had to watch from the commentator’s table as his boy was beat up, but Dustin would not be alone for long as he was joined by former World Champion Ricky Steamboat and the feud erupted. Finally Dusty could not handle it anymore, as he left the commentary table to help his son fight for family pride. Here is a look back at one of the most personal blood feuds in history….it’s like the Hatfields and McCoys all over again!”

 

A video played that showed the debut of Dustin Rhodes and Dusty Rhodes, as well as video from the series of matches involving the wrestlers over the past few months, up to and including the return of Dusty Rhodes to the ring at the Great American Bash, after the view it was Jim Ross in the control room once more:

 

“Speaking of Stan Hansen, after the commercial break we have a very special treat for our fans. Earlier this year we made our debut in the great country of Canada, and the lucky fans in Abbotsford, British Columbia were witness to an untelevised match between four great Legends in our business and our camera crews were there to record it, and after the break we are going to show you this great match in its entirety!”

 

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Match: Ric Flair/Stan Hansen vs. Ricky ‘The Dragon’ Steamboat/Sting

My Notes:

 

The fans in Canada were all on their feet as this clash of titans began with Stan Hansen and Sting in the ring. There was no slow star to this match as the two men started throwing haymakers as the match began, and it looked like the referee was going to lose control of the match right from the start. After a boot to the gut doubled Sting over, Stan Hansen dropped him with a DDT. He climbed to his feet and dropped a series of elbows to Sting, and on the final time he rubbed his arm over the face of Sting before climbing to his feet. Sting came to his feet and Hansen tried to catch him with the Lariat, but Sting ducked under that and ran off the ropes and came running back at Hansen, only to have Hansen catch him with a knee to the gut that flipped Sting over. Hanse grabbed Sting by the hair and pulled him up, and set Sting up for a Piledriver. The look on Hansen’s face made the fans laugh as Sting managed to fight out of that by flipping Hansen over with a Back Body Drop. Hansen landed hard on the mat and had a look of pain on his face as he slowly rolled over towards his corner. Sting walked over to tag out to Ricky Steamboat, while Ric Flair was also tagged into the match. Everyone in the arena was back on their feet as they realized that it was Ric Flair facing off against his familiar foe….Ricky Steamboat! They circled each other, but before they could lock up, Ric Flair brushed his hands through his hair and then strutted before letting out a loud Wooooooo. ‘The Dragon’ did not look impressed as the two circled once more, and then as they walked towards each other, Steamboat suddenly picked up speed by bouncing off of the ropes and nailed Flair with a running Chop to the chest that dropped Flair to his back. Flair bounced back up, and Steamboat went to work with Chops to the chest that backed Flair up into the ropes. Steamboat hit him with one final chop that sent Flair over the top rope to the ring apron. Flair went to run along the ring apron, but Sting came running at him and caught him with a Clothesline as Sting dropped of the ring apron, and Flair dropped down to his back on the ring apron. Sting pulled him off of the ring apron, raised him in the air and dropped him throat first across the guard rail around the ring. Referee Nick Patrick was yelling at Sting from inside the ring, while Flair tried to get back into the ring, but Steamboat caught him with a Baseball Slide that sent him back into the guard rail. Now ‘The Dragon’ was outside with Flair, and he nailed “The Nature Boy” with another hard Chop across the chest. Flair took one step away from the guard rail….and then he fell face forward to the protective mat on the floor. Since Nick Patrick had started the ten count, Steamboat rolled back into the ring, and then rolled out of it to stop the count. He pulled Flair to his feet and rolled him into the ring, and followed behind him as he saw Flair trying to desperately crawl to his corner to tag out. Steamboat grabbed him by the foot, and instead pulled him towards his own corner so he could tag out to Sting. Ricky let go of Flair’s foot, and Flair tried to climb to his feet to run away, but Sting caught him as he came into the ring and dropped him with a One-handed Bulldog, before he went for a pin fall attempt. It was only enough for a one count, and Sting pulled Flair up and took him over to the corner where he climbed up and started to punch Flair in the head while the fans counted along. At ten, Sting dropped off of the turnbuckle and sent Flair flying into the opposite corner with an Irish Whip. Flair bounced up off of the ropes, and came running along the ring apron again….just to have Steamboat jump from the top turnbuckle he had just climbed up onto and caught Flair with an Diving Overhead Chop that dropped both men. Sting grabbed Flair by the legs, and dragged him under the ropes and to the center of the ring where he attempted to lock on a Scorpion Deathlock. Frantically Flair fought to get his hand on the bottom rope which forced Sting to have to break the hold. He went over to pull Sting up to his feet, only to suddenly have Flair catch him with a thumb to the eye. Flair tried to get to his corner, but Sting recovered enough to catch Flair with a Standing Dropkick that sent Flair flying away from his partner. Sting once again grabbed Flair by the leg and tried to put on the Deathlock, but Flair fought it once more. This time Sting adjusted his grip, and sent Flair flying into his corner with a Catapult. Flair turned around, just in time to fall victim to a Stinger Splash! Sting helped Flair fall forward and land face first on the mat, before Sting dropped down and flipped him over for a pin fall attempt. Before the referee could finish the three count, Stan Hansen ran into the ring and kicked Sting in the back of the head. Nick Patrick yelled at Hansen to get to the outside, while Sting was able to tag out to Ricky Steamboat. Steamboat came into the ring, and pulled Flair up to his feet, and then raised him high up into the air with a Elevated Double Chickenwing. Again Stan Hansen had to get into the ring so that Flair could not give up, and this time Nick Patrick had to physically force him out of the ring. Steamboat dropped Flair to his face with a Facebuster, before walking over and making the tag to Sting. Sting went to the top turnbuckle, and then dropped onto Flair from there with a Diving Splash! Nick Patrick turned back around and dropped down to count as Sting had flipped Flair over and went for the pin fall, but that only managed to get two as Patrick had been out of position for too long. On the outside of the ring, Stan Hansen had found his rope that had a cowbell attached and he slid into the ring with that. Before he could do anything with that, Steamboat came running across the ring and started to fire away with Chops on Hansen. He dropped the cowbell, and fought back, which continued to distract Nick Patrick. Sting pulled Flair to his feet…..but Flair took advantage of it and nailed Sting with a low blow! With Sting down, Flair crawled over to grab the cowbell……and he nailed Sting in the head with it! Hansen and Steamboat were fighting up the ring ramp, and Nick Patrick turned around to see Flair covering Sting, but he couldn’t see that Flair also had a handful of Sting’s tights as he had him rolled up….ONE….TWO…THREE! !

Outcome: Ric Flair pinned Sting at 17:48 after grabbing a handful of tights

My Grade: B

 

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“One of the more innovative, and recent, ventures in World Championship Wrestling have been the Worldwide Wrestling Talent Initiative. The WWTI aim is to find some of the best, and little known talent from around the world and have them competing for the chance at fame and fortune here in World Championship Wrestling. This past week “Gentleman” Chris Adams and….and to be honest I’m still quite shocked to say this, Jeff Jarrett were the first winners of two six month try out contracts for WCW. Over the coming months they will continue to be evaluated by our scouts, and if they prove themselves in front of the judges and the fans they will be given multiyear contract extensions. The first round may be over, but the WWTI continues and here to tell you more about the second round is my colleague Gordon Solie and the head talent scout for WCW…Mark Cuban.”

 

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“Thank you Jim Ross, I too am still quite shocked about the results from this past week and I can guarantee there is an investigation ongoing to ensure that the results are accurate. For now though we want to talk about the format of round two of the Worldwide Wrestling Talent Initiative. It is going to be very similar to the first round in that it will feature tag matches between all of the teams in the WWTI, but this time instead of featuring eight man tag matches it will be traditional tag team matches.”

 

“Since there are now an unequal amount of men forming each team, this seemed to be the fairest way to proceed in the next round, as each team has at least two men. For those teams that have more then two men, they will have the opportunity to have different wrestlers representing them each week, while the Malenko Brother’s will be forced to team each time it is their turn. The good news is now that we have gotten rid of some of the dead weight, goodbye Scotty Flamingo, I think this next round is going to be pretty great! Also next week on Saturday Night, we will witness the singles debut of "Gentleman" Chris Adams! Jim Ross will be back after the commercials with a video on the NEW World Heavyweight Champion…and a sit down interview with the former Champ.”

 

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“This past week I had the privilege of calling one the most physical World Heavyweight Championship matches I have ever witnessed, although it was not much of a surprise considering what we have seen from the man monster called Vader. And now here is a look back on his path of destruction!”

 

The video opened with Vader’s debut against Big Josh back in January that ended with Vader knocking Big Josh out with a series of punches, went on to include the matches where he ended the careers of Junkyard Dog, El Gigante and Sid Vicious. There was video from Vader dropping onto Sting with a splash through a table at WCW World in Japan, the vicious attack on Big Josh where Vader gave Big Josh three powerbombs, and ended with a still clip from the Great American Bash with Vader holding up the WCW World Heavyweight Championship belt. After the video it went back to Jim Ross who transitioned into an interview that had been taped earlier in the week with Lex Luger. In the video Lex Luger was sitting in a chair across from Jim Ross, and throughout the interview it was clear how upset Luger was as his hands were furiously clenching the arm rests of the chair he was sitting in:

 

“First off, thank you Lex for taking the time to talk with me today….I know it has been a hard week…”

 

“You’re damn right it’s been a hard week Jim Ross….”

 

“I know you’re upset, but I am going to have to ask you to watch your language as there are little kids watching.”

 

“I’m sorry, you’re right, as you said it has been a hard week for me.”

 

“I know, but before we get to that I’d like to go back to the beginning of the year….”

 

“You mean when I was the United States Champion? The first United States Champion in WCW as a matter of fact, and coming off of a title reign where I was the longest reigning United States Champion in any wrestling company in the world.”

 

“I wasn’t thinking about that, but that was definitely something to be proud of….”

 

“And how did it end?”

 

“It ended when Arn Anderson defeated you the night before WrestleWar.”

 

“After the Four Horsemen manipulated Bobby Eaton into weakening my knee with a series of chair shots.”

 

“That’s right, that is exactly how it happened….but you did get your revenge at Superbrawl when you finally proved all the doubters wrong!”

 

“Absolutely….and you know Jim, I have gone back and I have watched the tape, and I will never forget how excited you were when I won that belt.”

 

“I thought it was a great moment, I have followed your career from the beginning and I know what all the naysayers have said about you through the years.”

 

“That’s right, for so long I was told that I was a choke artist, and I would never be able to win the ‘big one.’ You don’t know how much relief I felt as that weight came off of my shoulders when I defeated Flair that night.”

 

“Throughout your reign as Champion you have been nothing less than a true ‘fighting champion’ with matches against each member of the Four Horsemen, Stan Hansen, Terry Funk, Vader and many other wrestlers throughout the world at local live events. Which match sticks to you to you the most as your favourite?”

 

“I’m sorry Jim, I think that’s a good question but the only title defense I can think about at this moment is my last title defense and the way it ended. Vader is a great wrestler, I’m not going to sit here and deny that when he has managed to beat my best friend already this year. But Vader didn’t beat me on his own, he had assistance from the Four Horsemen. When I lost my United States Championship earlier this year….again it was the Four Horsemen. A few years ago when I was NWA Tag Team Champion and I lost the tag belt? It was because my OWN partner turned his back on me to join the Four Horsemen, it’s been about the Four Horsemen for way too long, and I’m really starting to get sick and tired of it.”

 

“I understand Lex, believe me we are all pretty sick of the Four Horsemen, but let’s talk about your future. As the former Champion you are guaranteed a rematch for the World Heavyweight Championship, do you intend to use that rematch clause soon? Perhaps next week on Saturday Night or at Beach Blast?”

 

“What would be the point? The Four Horsemen would probably just interfere and take the belt away from me again….you know what…..I need to get out of here, I need to make some phone calls…I’m sorry.”

 

“Okay, but Lex…wait….there was something…..”

 

Before Jim Ross could say anymore, Lex had finished taking off the microphone from his jacket, and he had left the scene, leaving Jim Ross by himself.

 

“I’m sorry fans, as you can tell the former Heavyweight Champion is still pretty upset after losing his title, and I frankly don’t blame him one bit. What I wanted to let him know before he went though is that his match against Ric Flair from Superbrawl had been chosen by you the fans, as the best match of the first half of the year. As such, after the break we are going to show you that match. Once again it is the World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair, against the #1 Contender, the ‘Total Package’ Lex Luger!”

 

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WCW World Heavyweight Championship

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Match: WCW World Heavyweight Championship: Ric Flair© vs. Lex Luger

Referee: Nick Patrick

Road Agent: Bruno Sammartino

 

The Challenger to the World title walked out, his knee braced up from recent attacks at the hands of the Four Horsemen, looking a bit worse for the wear after his run in with Vader earlier but he was eager to compete. Fans all rose to their feet as the WCW World Heavyweight Champion came down the ramp and got into the ring. As the bell rang the two competitors slowly circled each other, before tying up the middle of the ring with a wristlock. Flair quickly turned that into a Hammerlock, and then dropped down and tried to go right for the knee of the Challenge, but Lex quickly scooted away from the Champion. With a smirk on his face Flair slowly stood up and let the fans have it with one of his trademark WOOOOOOOs. Once more they locked up, and this time Lex used his height advantage and superior strength to flip Ric over with a Hip Toss and dropped down with a Headlock. The two men struggled on the mat before Ric forced Lex back to his feet and tried to pick him up. Before he could get Lex very high the Challenger fired away with shots to the head of the Champion, who quickly had to drop him back down to the mat. Luger sent Flair flying off the ropes with an Irish Whip, and then ran into him with a hard Shoulder Tackle that sent the Champ flying to his back, and rolling right out of the ring and backwards into the security railing. Now it was Lex Luger who got the fans excited by pumping his arms and walking around the ring. Cautiously the Champion climbed back into the ring realizing he was going to need a different strategy if he wanted to retain against the fired up ‘Total Package.’

 

After a little more back and forth, Flair managed to back Lex up into a corner where he fired away with his trademark Chops. Nick Patrick intervened to back Flair up, and Lex came running out of the corner, but Flair managed to use the referee as a buffer to slow down the Challenger, and was even able to take him down with a Drop Toe Hold on the injured leg. Trying not to let the pain slow him down too much, Lex climbed to his fee but like a shark sensing blood in the water Flair was even quicker to go down and attack the knee once more. When the two men battled back to their feet, Lex fired back with rage, sending Flair across the ring with one hard shove. Flair was on his feet and once more ran towards Lex, but this time Luger used his momentum to send him flying into the corner. The Champ stumbled out of the corner, and Lex sent him flying high overhead with a Back Body Drop. Helping Flair to his feet, Lex sent him flying towards the corner, where Flair hit the turnbuckles with such authority that he flipped over them and landed on his feet outside on the ring apron. Using the momentum he had, he ran towards the opposite corner where he scaled the turnbuckles. He jumped off looking for a Double Axe Handle, but Lex caught him and instead locked on a Bear Hug. Even though the hold was locked in tightly, Flair managed to fight against the hold and after a thumb to the eye was even able to get Lex to drop the hold. With Lex temporarily blinded, Flair went over and removed the top turnbuckle pad which he tried to rip off and throw to the ground. Nick Patrick had to get over there and get Flair out of the way so he could quickly reattach the turnbuckle padding, which allowed Flair to drop down and nail Lex with a Low Blow.

 

After getting the turnbuckle pad attached once more, Nick turned around just in time to see Flair lock the Figure Four on Lex Luger for the first time. Fans were cheering for Lex, and he was able to use that to slowly and painfully drag himself to the ring ropes which should have caused Flair to break the hold immediately. Instead he held onto it until Nick Patrick had reached four on his five count. Breaking the hold, Flair was on his feet and dragged Lex back towards the middle of the ring so he could try and lock the hold on once more, but this time Lex fought back and managed to send Flair flying out of the ring with a well-placed push of his boot. Rolling out of the ring, Lex tried to charge at the Champion, but instead Flair moved out of the way and Lex smacked head first into the ring pole. Of course Flair was quick to take advantage of that, pulling Lex back and smacking his head into the ring pole once more. Flair rolled back into the ring, while Lex struggled and was crawling on his knees outside of the ring. Nick Patrick had no choice but to start the ten count, looking to count Lex out. Grabbing onto the ring apron, Lex managed to pull himself up to his knees and the fans realized that his head had been broken open from the ring pole. At nine Lex managed to get his leg up on the ring apron and managed to roll into the ring to stop the count. Looking to take advantage, Flair quickly pulled Lex to the middle of the ring so he could attempt a pin fall, but only got two.

 

When Lex kicked out, Flair quickly rose to his feet and started to yell at Nick to check the blood and possibly end the match. Perhaps fearing that was exactly what Nick was going to do, Lex quickly pushed himself to his feet and started to punch away on Flair, but that only allowed Nick Patrick to have a better view. It looked like Nick Patrick was going to ring for the bell, when Jesse Ventura came running down the ramp and slid into the ring and grabbed Nick Patrick and started yelling at him that there was NO chance he was going to let the match end like that. Flair went nuts, and came over and started yelling at Jesse Ventura, before getting right up into his face. Ventura yelled back, and then threw his do-rag down and told Flair to turn around, only to get ran over by a Forearm Smash. ONE…TWO…TH….FLAIR KICKED OUT! The fans, Jesse Ventura, and especially Lex Luger were all in shock that Flair had managed to kick out. Blood was dripping off of Lex’s face as he pulled Flair up, only to have the Champion suddenly pull him down with a Small Package for a pin fall attempt. Just barely before a third count could be made, was Lex able to kick out and both men came to their feet and Flair absolutely unloaded with chops and punches to the face, before pulling Lex’s legs out from underneath him and locking the Figure Four in. With the blood loss and the pain from the maneuver, Lex started to fade and his shoulders came to rest on the mat. Twice Nick Patrick had to count, and both times Luger was just barely to get his shoulders up in time. On the third time Lex finally looked to be out….but then he started to fight, and with the fans urging him on he managed to actually flip the hold over so the pain was now all on Ric Flair. Of course the Champion quickly broke the hold and he climbed to his feet and bounced off the ropes and ran at Luger who spun out of the way. Flair bounced off the other ropes….and Lex caught him with another Forearm Smash! Both men slowly climbed to their feet….and LEX hit another!!! ONE…..TWO….THREE…….NEW WORLD CHAMPION!!!

Outcome:Lex Luger pinned Ric Flair at 17:52 to become the NEW WCW World Heavyweight Champion

My Grade: B

 

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The match slowly faded back to Jim Ross who was in the control once again:

 

“That was truly a great match, and I don’t think there was any other choice for the fans when it came to picking the match of the year to this point, but next week the second half of the year begins and who knows what is yet to come. Thank you…..wait….WCW Commissioner Jesse Ventura what are you doing here?”

 

“I know the show is almost over, but before the show ended I wanted to make a little announcement. It was me that Lex Luger called after your interview with him, and I am here to confirm that Lex will not be using his rematch clause at this time. For that reason we need to establish a new #1 Contender to the World Heavyweight Championship, and to do so we are going to have a four man mini-tournament over the next two weeks. And it begins next week with two rematches from the Great American Bash…in the first match Ron Simmons will face off against Ric Flair. In the second match we will see Sting face off against Arn Anderson in a non-title match!”

 

“That’s a huge announcement; we are out of time, but what a start to the second half of the year! Good night everyone!”

 

Pick 'Em Contest:

 

WCW #1 Contendership Semi-Final match: Ric Flair vs. Ron Simmons

WCW #1 Contendership Semi-Final match: Arn Anderson vs. Sting

WCW Cruiserweight Championship: Brian Pillman vs. The Lightning Kid

Chris Adams vs. ???

[tg01]

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WCW Saturday Night 06/29/1991

 

Location: DC Armory in Washington, DC

Attendance: 10000 (Sell Out)

Rating: 3.38(+0.03)

 

Announcers: Jim Ross, Dusty Rhodes and Paul E Dangerously

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Saturday Night began with Ron Simmons making his way down the entrance runway to the ring for his rematch from the Great American Bash against Ric Flair. “The Nature Boy” made his way out next….but he was not alone, as he was accompanied by the other three members of the Four Horsemen. As Flair made his way into the ring, the rest of the Horsemen took up spots around the ring. Before the match could begin, WCW Commissioner Jesse Ventura made his way out from the back and he entered the ring and gave referee Teddy Long some instructions. He walked over and told ring announcer Gary Michael Cappetta the instructions who then announced that the Four Horsemen had been ordered by Jesse Ventura to leave the ringside area. They were all angry, and Flair came over to complain, but Ventura had it announced that if they were not gone by Teddy Long’s ten count, then Flair would be disqualified. That got the Four Horsemen moving up the runway, with Jesse Ventura behind them making sure they went all the way to the back.

 

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Match: #1 Contendership for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship Semi Final: Ric Flair vs. Ron Simmons

Referee: Teddy Long

Road Agent: Grizzly Smith

Time Limit: 30 minutes

My Notes: Ric Flair was still complaining to referee Teddy Long about the Four Horsemen getting kicked out of the ringside area, turning his back to Ron Simmons as the bell rang to signify the beginning of the match. Looking to take advantage of that distraction, Simmons dropped down and tried to catch Flair with a quick pin fall after catching him with a School Boy pin fall. Flair kicked out of that, and both men came to their feet just to have Simmons pick Flair up and drop him with a Scoop Slam. Once more Flair had to quickly get to his feet but Simmons was running off the rope and caught him with a Shoulder Tackle. The ‘All American’ dropped down to once more go for a pin fall attempt, but once more the ‘Nature Boy’ kicked out. Ron pulled Ric to his feet and backed him into the corner with some hard right hands. With a thumb to the eye Flair ended his momentum, and then switched positions with him in the corner to nail Simmons with a trademark Chop. Flair nailed another before switching up with some punches to the face. He fired away with one more Chop, before sending Simmons across the ring with an Irish Whip into the opposite corner. Admiring his work, Flair did not expect that Simmons would pop right out of the corner and catch him with a Clothesline! This time Flair did not stay down long enough for Simmons to even attempt a pin fall attempt. As Flair came to his feet Simmons caught him, and raised him up in the air, before dropping him with a Military Press Slam. Flair came up once more, just to fall victim to another Military Press Slam. This time Flair made his way out of the ring, but Simmons was not going to give him one moment to rest. He dropped out of the ring around the corner from Flair, and as the former World Champion walked around the corner, Simmons ran him over with a Clothesline. Pulling Flair up, Simmons rolled him into the ring, and then he climbed up on the ring apron and went to the top turnbuckle. Unfortunately for him, Flair popped back to his feet and tripped him up, causing Simmons to land quite painfully on the top turnbuckle. Flair climbed up with him, and after a brief struggle….nailed Simmons with a SUPERPLEX! Quickly the ‘Nature Boy’ rolled over and went for another pin fall attempt..ONE…TWO..TH…SIMMONS SOMEHOW GOT HIS ARM UP! Immediately Flair transitioned into working over the knee of Simmons. This led to Flair managing to lock in a Figure Four and it looked like the match may be over. Somehow Simmons found it in him to pull himself to the bottom rope, and Flair was forced to break the hold. Flair dragged him to the middle of the ring and attempted a second Figure Four, but this time Simmons kicked him off, sending Flair flying through the ropes and to the ring apron. Slowly Simmons walked over to him, punched Flair in the head a few times, before trying to lift Flair back into the ring with a Suplex. As Simmons lifted him into the air…his knee suddenly buckled and he crashed to the mat with Flair on top. If Flair had went for a clean pin fall he probably could have got a victory, but he put his feet up on the ropes, and referee Teddy Long saw that and broke the count. Flair got up and started arguing with Teddy Long, which allowed Simmons to recover somewhat, as he got to his feet after catching Flair with a punch to the gut. Simmons sent Flair flying off of the ropes with an Irish Whip, and as Flair came back towards him, Simmons jumped over him with a Leap Frog. As Simmons landed he collapsed to the mat as his knee was shot after Flair had worked over it. Momentum sent Flair into the opposite ropes, but as he bounced off of them he instead switched into his trademark strut. Running past Simmons, Flair bounced off the ropes, more than likely looking for his trademark knee to the head. Instead….SIMMONS CAME TO HIS FEET AND CAUGHT FLAIR COMING OFF OF THE ROPES WITH HIS ALL AMERICAN SLAM!!! ONE…TWO…THREE!!

Outcome: Ron Simmons pinned Ric Flair with the All American Slam at 13:25

My Grade: C

 

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After the match Simmons limped to his feet, but before he could celebrate his victory Flair took his leg out with a Chop Block. Flair started to kick away, while from the back out ran the rest of the Four Horsemen to help with the beat down. Suddenly Lex Luger came running down the ramp dressed in jeans, and wielding a steel chair. Barry Windham tried to block him as Lex got into the ring, but a hard steel chair shot sent Windham out of the way. Next it was Tully Blanchard who tasted steel, and then Arn Anderson. Before Lex could get to Flair, the ‘Nature Boy’ had managed to get out of the ring and was retreating towards the back. Luger threw down the steel chair and called for Flair to get back into the ring, but he continued to walk to the back saying they would meet again another day.

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Match: Bob Backlund vs. Rip Rogers

Referee: Dick Woehrle

Road Agent: Bruno Sammartino

Time Limit: 15 minutes

My Notes: The point of this match was to showcase Bob Backlund after his loss at the Great American Bash. Rip Rogers had a few moments where he got to take over, but at the end all it took was the Crossface Chickenwing for Backlund to get the victory.

Outcome: Bob Backlund made Rip Rogers submit with a Crossface Chickenwing at 8:19

My Grade: D

 

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Post-match Jim Ross, Dusty Rhodes, and Paul E Dangerously were all discussing the match when Backlund dropped out of the ring and came over to the commentary table and started to speak to Jim Ross:

 

“Did you see what happened at the Bash? And no, I’m not talking about my defeat at the hands of ‘Stunning’ Steve, I’m talking about when that reprobate Diamond Dallas Page cost Larry and Bobby Eaton a victory! Well this interference will not go unchecked any longer, the next time those men engage in battle, I’m going to be there to make sure the sides are even!”

 

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Backstage Gordon Solie stood with the remaining two members of Team Southern US, Dean and Joe Malenko:

 

“Gentleman you are at a bit of a disadvantage as the second round of the WWTI begins as you are the only two men remaining from your team…”

 

“We don’t really see it as a disadvantage Mr Solie, me and Dean have been wrestling as a team for a long time, and before that we fought side by side as two brothers in the school yard. We aren’t worried about having to face new opponents each week, if anything we can’t wait to get back out there and show the world exactly what the Malenko’s are capable of!”

 

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Round Two

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Match: WWTI Round 2: Team Southern United States (Malenko Brothers) vs. Team United Kingdom (Johnny Saint/Steven Regal)

Referee: Randy Anderson

Road Agent: Grizzly Smith

Time Limit: 15 minutes

Road Agent Observations: Grizzly Smith felt that Johnny Saint was off his game tonight

My Notes: This match was meant to be a technical masterpiece, and for the most part it delivered, but there was also a bit of a style clash as the technical style that the Malenko’s mastered in Japan was not quite compatible with the catch as can style mastered by the Brit’s. It did make for a fun ending though as after a series of submission reversals Joe managed to get Johnny Saint locked into a Butterfly Lock that he could not escape from, so he had to submit.

Outcome: Joe Malenko made Johnny Saint submit with a Butterfly Lock

My Grade: D+

 

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Gordon Solie stood backstage with Eddie Guerrero and El Hijo del Santo, and Eddie handled all of the talking as he announced that he would be filling the role of Team Captain after Konnan had been kicked out of the WWTI. He promised that now that the cancer was off of the team, the future was nothing but bright for Team Mexico.

 

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Eric Bischoff stood backstage with a slightly different looking Brian Pillman. The new Cruiserweight Champion had his back turned to the camera, and he was wearing a jean jacket that had “Flyin’” sewn into it:

 

“This past Sunday….”

 

At that point Brian Pillman turned around, with the WCW Cruiserweight Chapionship thrown over his shoulder and dark black sunglasses covering his eyes”

 

“I did EXACTLY what I said I was going to do, and that was claim the belt that rightfully belongs to me, and even you have to admit….it looks much better on me than it ever did on that toothless Brit.”

 

“Dynamite Kid is a true legend in this sport….”

 

“Yeah, yeah…he’s old, we get it…but the future is now…and now it’s time for me to take flight because I have a Championship to go and defend as only I can!”

 

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WCW Cruiserweight Championship

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Match: WCW Cruiserweight Championship: Brian Pillman© vs. Kid Lightning

Referee: Mark Curtis

Road Agent: Jody Hamilton

Time Limit: 20 minutes

Road Agent Observations: Jody Hamilton felt that Kid Lightning was off his game tonight

My Notes: I asked both men to go all out in this one, as I wanted the fans to get used to seein a slightly more up tempo pace for the Cruiserweight matches. Brian Pillman has continued to use his high flying style, but after his big moves he takes times to make sure he poses cockily for the fans, which continues to earn their ire. For the end of the match, Kid Lightning took advantage of Brian Pillman overlooking his skill, and almost picked up the victory. He missed on a Flying Spinkick though, and Pillman quickly jumped out of the ring, and then returned to the ring with the Air Pillman for the victory

Outcome: Brian Pillman retained the Cruiserweight Championship after pinning Kid Lightning at 7:34 following an Air Pillman

My Grade: D+

 

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After the Cruiserweight Championship match the video on Vader from the previous week began to play once more. The video opened with Vader’s debut against Big Josh back in January that ended with Vader knocking Big Josh out with a series of punches, went on to include the matches where he ended the careers of Junkyard Dog, El Gigante and Sid Vicious. There was video from Vader dropping onto Sting with a splash through a table at WCW World in Japan, the vicious attack on Big Josh where Vader gave Big Josh three powerbombs, and ended with a still clip from the Great American Bash with Vader holding up the WCW World Heavyweight Championship belt.

 

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Match: Dutch Mantel vs. “Gentleman” Chris Adams

Referee: David Manning

Road Agent: Bruno Sammartino

Time Limit: 10 minutes

My Notes: Chris Adams had some moments during the first round of the WWTI where he was able to shine, but this was his first opportunity in front of the fans during a one on one match. I trusted Mantel to do a good job of making him look good in front of the fans, and he did a good enough of a job that during the middle of the match when he was in control, the fans actually started cheering for Adams to recover and fight back. Adams caught Mantel coming off the rope with a Super Kick and quickly picked up his first victory as a singles wrestler in World Championship Wrestling.

Outcome: Chris Adams pinned Dutch Mantel at 7:40 after a Super Kick

My Grade: D+

 

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After the match “Gentleman” Chris Adams was saluting the fans when “Stunning” Steve Austin surprised everyone by walking down the ramp in his street clothes, all by himself and without the TV Championship belt, and getting into the ring to come face to face with Chris Adams. Austin was pointing his finger in Adam’s face, and was yelling so loudly that his face had gone beat red. The camera wasn’t quite close enough to pick up the words, but Adams was clearly not saying much back. Finally Austin turned his back, and went to climb out of the ring…only to turn around and deck an unsuspecting Adams right in the face. The punch was hard enough that Adams went down to the mat, and Austin was quickly on top throwing more hard punches right to his face. From there Austin dragged Adams by the hair over to the bottom rope, placed his throat over the rope and stood on his head trying to choke him out. Referee David Manning could not get Austin off of him, so he gestured to the back and a series of wrestlers came running out to pull Austin off of Adams. They couldn’t quite get him off before he dropped down to yell in Adams face a bit more, before he finally walked away in disgust while officials checked on Adams to make sure he was okay.

 

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Round Two

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Match: WWTI Round 2: Team Canada (Chris Jericho/Lance Storm) vs. Team Mexico (Eddie Guerrero/El Hijo del Santo)

Referee: Teddy Long

Road Agent: Grizzly Smith

Time Limit: 15 minutes

My Notes: Team Mexico was given the job of trying to carry two young rookies to a decent match, and they more than succeeded as they were able to get a pretty good match out of the two young Canadians. Storm and Jericho were both given ample opportunity to look good in the ring, before Eddie ended the match for his team with the Tornado DDT.

Outcome: Eddie Guerrero nailed a Tornado DDT on Lance Storm and pinned him at 7:40

My Grade: C-

 

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After a commercial break Paul E Dangerously was standing in the ring:

 

“Ladies and gentleman two weeks ago you all bore witness as one of the greatest rookie years in any wrestling company reached its climax when Vader destroyed Lex Luger to become the World Heavyweight Champion. I was asked to have Vader as a guest on this week’s episode of the Danger Zone, and I would be lying if I said I was happy about it. After all it was ME who brought Vader to World Championship Wrestling’s attention, it was ME who got him a contract with WCW, and it was ME who guided him into this company as the most dominating force ever seen in professional wrestling. And what was the thanks I got? Was it ME who got to be standing by his side as he raised that big gold belt above his head? No it was that thief Harley Race who came in to steal my glory, my client away. But what is done, is done…and while Vader may be Harley Race’s client now it seems only fitting that it would be ME who would conduct the first interview with him as Heavyweight Champion. And as an aside, Sting don’t think for ONE second I have forgotten that it was you who cost me my meal ticket. Now…without further ado, I present to you….VADER!”

 

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Out first was Harley Race who walked down the ramp leading to the ring, but not far behind him was Vader still wearing the new mask he had showed up with at the Great American Bash. Harley Race was already inside the ring, while Vader had only made it about half way as he kept posing, much to the fans displeasure. That displeasure turned to shock as suddenly…..

 

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…BIG JOSH CAME RUNNING DOWN THE RAMP! Vader didn’t even see him as Big Josh nailed him in the back with his axe handle. It took a couple of hard shots, but Big Josh had Vader reeling. Harley Race started to head back up the ramp, as Big Josh backed up and then ran at Vader and sent him FLYING OFF of the ring ramp with one more hard blow from the solid piece of wood! Vader went flying off of the ramp and landed hard on the guard rail that collapsed under his weight!! Race stopped moving towards Josh as he turned and pointed the handle at him! While Vader was surrounded by security who wanted to make sure that the fans left him alone, Big Josh started to walk back up the ramp with the axe handle raised high and the fans cheering for him.

 

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Magnum T.A stood backstage with Stan Hansen and Terry Funk:

 

“At the Great American Bash the two of you used distraction from the referee to get a cheap shot in on Dustin Rhodes for a victory over the Rhodes family.”

 

“Maybe you should go back and watch the match again, the only reason we were able to win that match is because Dusty is such a glory hound, just like we’ve always said about him. Maybe if he hadn’t been so busy trying to get the fans to chant for his old, washed up, lily white big fat….well, maybe if he hadn’t been doing that I would never have been able to level Dustin with the Lariat. If Dustin wants to complain about the match results, maybe he should start by talking with his Daddy!”

 

“And Ricky Steamboat, I sure hope you didn’t think we had forgotten about you, because we didn’t by any means. We have lots of connections, all around the world even, and I think you saw what happened when we call in a favor. Maybe you have heard about a little thing called the J-Tex Corporation….hahahaha….”

 

With that they walked off, leaving Magnum T.A by himself:

 

“Well at least now we know why the Great Muta did what he did, I have a feeling we have not heard the last of this feud quite yet. I’m sorry Dusty that you had to listen to that, but back to you.”

 

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Match: #1 Contendership for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship Semi Final: Arn Anderson vs. Sting

Referee: Nick Patrick

Road Agent: Bruno Sammartino

Time Limit: TV Time remaining

My Notes: Prior to the match Jim Ross tried in vain to calm Dusty Rhodes down, but the ‘American Dream’ was too upset and he ended up walking away from the commentary table. Paul E Dangerously had a field day with that, and he went from that to insulting Sting; a favourite pastime of his at the commentary table. It was the United States Champion who made his way out to the ring first; and even though it was a non-title match he came to the ring with the US title belt wrapped around his waist. Something caused him to stop and look at the section of the railing surrounding the ring area that had been damaged after Vader had been tossed onto it. The Man called Sting came out next to the loudest cheers of the evening from the fans, and as he dropped his ring jacket on the way to the ring he rushed to the ring and immediately starting punching away at Arn Anderson who was still wearing the United States Championship belt. Retreating from the blows Anderson had no choice but to back up into the ropes. The referee backed Sting up, and as Anderson pushed off of the ropes Sting jumped up and caught him with a Dropkick. That dropped Anderson to his back, and Sting quickly attempted to go for the Scorpion Deathlock. Anderson reached for the ropes, and as Sting dropped the hold, Arn rolled under the ropes and out of the ring. Sting was on the ropes, and looked like he might follow him out, but referee Nick Patrick kept him in the ring. Slowly Anderson walked around the ring, bad mouthing Sting and fans alike, before he undid the Championship belt and handed it over to the timekeeper. After passing the belt over, Anderson pointed at the timekeeper and gave him strict instructions to take good care of the title belt. Slowly Arn walked around the ring and started to climb up the ring steps, but he gestured for the referee to force Sting back. This went on for a few moments, before Anderson slowly climbed into the ring…and then while the referee still had Sting restrained, Anderson ran at him and nailed him in the head. Now it was Anderson who backed Sting up into the corner, and referee Nick Patrick did not hesitate to force him to give Sting some space. As Sting came out of the corner, Anderson took him down with a Drop Toe Hold, before moving into position for a Chinlock. Anderson yanked back on the hold attempting to possibly injure Sting’s back at the same time. He constantly had to shift the hold as Sting was able to struggle against it, and finally came to his feet. With Sting on his feet, Anderson desperately switched to a Sleeper hold instead. Looking to break the hold, Sting pulled Anderson off of his feet and ran backwards into the corner of the ring. It didn’t work the first time, so Sting took a step forward, before driving back for a second time. That time Anderson dropped the hold, and Sting smashed his head back into the face of Anderson. While that caused Anderson to break the hold, it also seemed to take something out of Sting as he took a step forward dazed while holding the back of his head. Anderson hopped up to a seating position on the top turnbuckle, before grabbing Sting by the back of the head and jumping off to drive Sting face first into the mat. The US Champion pulled his opponent to his feet and locked in a modified Abdominal Stretch. It was modified by the fact that Anderson moved his body into position that he was using his arm to push Sting’s head into an awkward position while keeping the Stretch locked on. Pain contorted the face of Sting and it almost looked like Sting was going to pass out from it in fact. Applause broke out through the crowd as Sting managed to fight against the hold, and then flipped Anderson over with a Hip Toss. Both men came to their feet, and Sting recovered long enough to send Anderson over the top rope with a Clothesline, but he collapsed to his knees. ‘The Enforcer’ came back into the ring with a Sunset Flip over the top rope, and while Sting tried to fight it he was soon brought down to his back. Sting used the momentum to roll through, and came to his feet grabbing the legs of Anderson. Pulling Arn to the middle of the ring, Sting once more went for the Scorpion Deathlock, but Anderson broke that up with an eye rake. Climbing to his feet Anderson dropped Sting with a DDT, and went for a pin fall. When Sting kicked out at two, an angry Anderson climbed to his feet and dropped a series of elbows on Sting, before going for the pin fall once more. Again Sting kicked out, and this time an angry Arn Anderson pulled Sting to his feet and threw him through the ropes to the outside of the ring to the ground. Following him out, Arn pulled the protecting matting up, exposing the concrete floor. Grabbing Sting, Anderson tried to hit another DDT into the concrete, but Sting blocked that, and ended up sending Anderson flying across the ringside area and right into the guard rail. Backing up, Sting ran at Arn and went flying through the air to hit a Stinger Splash…but Arn moved out of the way and Sting landed on the guard rail! Arn rolled into the ring and ordered Nick Patrick to start the ten count. Slowly Sting crawled towards the ring, and at eight he did manage to roll back into the ring. Anderson helped him to his feet, and attempted to pull Sting in for a Spinebuster, but Sting suddenly fought out of that, and reversed Anderson and sent him into the corner. All fired up, Sting ran at Anderson and managed to nail the Stinger Splash! Anderson fell out of the corner towards him, and Sting picked him right up into the air and dropped him with a Gorilla Press Slam! Now Sting pounded his chest before howling for the fans, and then once again going for the Scorpion Deathlock. This time Sting managed to get Anderson flipped over! But before he could get the submission victory, Anderson managed to crawl to the ropes, and then climbed out of the ring and onto the ramp. Sting ran out behind Arn, grabbed him by the head and then dropped off of the ring ramp and drove Arn into the ramp with a One Handed Bulldog! Climbing back on the ramp, Sting tossed Arn back into the ring, before climbing to the top turnbuckle. Dazed Arn climbed to his feet, and turned around just in time for Sting to come flying off of the top turnbuckle and caught him with a Diving Crossbody!! ONE….TWO…THREE!!

Outcome: Sting defeated Arn Anderson by pin fall after a Diving Crossbody at 17:48

My Grade: B

 

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Sting was celebrating after the match, but Arn Anderson was not pleased with that, as he slid out of the ring and grabbed his belt. Getting back into the ring Anderson attempted to run Sting over with the belt, but Sting saw him coming and nailed him with a Clothesline. With Anderson on his back, Sting locked in the Scorpion Deathlock once more. This time Anderson was screaming in submission while Sting held the hold before a few moments, before letting go and allowing an embarrassed Anderson to slink towards the back still holding the US Championship belt. Sting went back to celebrating, but again it did not last for very long as Ron Simmons came down from the back and got into the ring and ended up standing nose to nose with Sting. Jim Ross was trying to end the show by talking about how the two men would meet each other to determine the #1 Contendership for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, but he kept asking for the show not to end as the fans needed to know what was going to happen.

 

Overall Rating: B-

 

Eric Bischoff and Magnum T.A reviewed Saturday Night, paying special attention to the #1 Contenders Tournament as well as the surprise attack on Vader (C+)

 

Jerry Lynn made Master Blaster Blade submit with the Cross Armbreaker at 8:21 (D)

 

Gordon Solie interviewed tonights representatives of the Northern United States, Allen Ray and Shane Douglas who did not feel sorry that the Malenko’s were the only ones left for their team and promised to beat them tonight ©

 

A music video played showing a wrestler competing in Japan, it ended with these words: Coming Soon Koji Kanemoto (E+)

 

The Malenko brothers defeated Allen Ray and Shane Douglas when Dean Malenko made A-Ray submit with the Texas Cloverleaf at 8:17 (C-)

 

Eric Bischoff and Magnum T.A let the fans know that after his actions on Saturday Night, “Stunning” Steve Austin is nowhere to be found, and for that reason there will not be a Television Championship match tonight on Saturday Night, but the announced that in a special surprise Ricky Steamboat would be in the Main Event instead to make up for it (C+)

 

Boni Blackstone interview WWTI Team Canada representatives, Team Captain Chris Benoit and Biff Wellington, with Benoit promising a victory for Team Canada (C-)

 

Team Canada defeated Team Japan (The Great Sasuke/Osamu Nishimura) when Benoit pinned Nishimura with a Dragon Suplex at 7:40 (D)

 

A video recap showed the match between the Armstrong’s and Tim Horner’s team at the Great American Bash, and Jim Ross lets the fans know that after suffering a concussion after the chair shots that Tim Horner’s career may be over (E+)

 

Gordon Solie interviewed Jeff Jarrett, and brought up the fact that his victory in the fan vote was a bit suspicious which made Jarrett angry, and he ended up walking away from the interview leaving Gordon Solie to end it awkwardly (D+)

 

Ricky Steamboat pinned Rip Rogers following a Diving Crossbody at 7:35 (B-)

 

Bischoff and Magnum T.A hype next week’s Saturday Night, focusing on the match between Ron Simmons and Sting for the #1 Contendership as well as the open challenge for the WCW World Tag Team Championship (C+)

 

Overall Rating: C+

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1991 Year in Review Part VI: The Big Five

 

The World Wrestling Federation continues its reign as 'King' in the world when it comes to in ring competition. With that motif in mind this month they brought back something that had previously only been an attraction at house shows. After a two year hiatus the King of the Ring tournament was aired on PPV this month. In the quarter finals of the the tournament Pat Tanaka defeated Jerry Sags, Brian Knobbs beat Shawn Michaels, the Big Bossman got a big victory over the British Bulldog and in the biggest match of the evening Earthquake defeated the Undertaker. There were some different interview segments in the back, but not a lot of time was had before the semi-finals back with Knobbs avenging his tag team partner when he defeated Pat Tanaka to get to the Finals. Big Bossman fought valiantly but in the end he was no match for former WWF Champion Earthquake who beat him to set up a match in the Finals that looked like a huge mismatch on paper. And it turned out to be a mismatch in reality as well as Earthquake wiped the floor with Knobbs on his way to following in the footsteps of legends like Harley Race, Randy Savage, and Ted DiBiase on his way to becoming the new King of the Ring.

 

We have to give credit where credit is due, after a very strong month of June we have decided that WCW is the second most important company in the world right now. They shocked the world by putting the World Heavyweight Championship on Vader, in a move that I'm sure probably didn't sit well with former Champion Lex Luger. Even more shocking is the rumor of who they poached from WWF, if that holds out to be true it could turn out to be a signing that propels WCW ahead of WWF sooner rather than later.

 

The fate of New Japan Pro-Wrestling and WCW was actually somewhat intertwined in the month of June. It was a bit of a down month for NJPW as they were finishing up their Warrior Tour, and there were no title changes. But that doesn't mean there wasn't some really good matches in the month as there were several classes between NJPW and WCW wrestlers during the tour. A match between Sting and Jushin Liger has been the best match of the year for either company at this point. Not far behind was a match between Keiji Mutoh and Ric Flair. They will take the month of July off before touring for the rest of the year.

 

AJPW began the month with a bang as they held their Dragon's Fire Excel PPV, drawing over 47000 to the Tokyo Dome. The best match of the evening saw Mitsuharu Misawa defeat Yoshinari Ogawa to retain the AJPW Triple Crown title. It wasn't all bad for Ogawa though as he and Wayne Shamrock won the All Asia tag team Championship by defeating the team of Johnny Ace and Kenta Kobashi, a team that had defended the titles an amazing 17 times prior to their title loss. In a sign that AJPW may be looking at expanding into the United States, they hired Ernie Ladd as a color commentator for their shows.

 

The highlight of the month for CMLL was a great match that saw Silver King defeat Dos Caras. Arkangel de la Muerte won the Mexican National Title back from El Hijo del Gladiator. They were also busy resigning a few of their own as Americo Rocca, El Pantera, and Sangre Chicana all signed contract extensions.

 

The month of June saw the birth of two new companies as Mr Gannosuke opened Pro Wrestling Fujiwara Gumi with the assistance of Yoshiaki Fujiwara. Meanwhile Kevin Von Erich tried to continue the family legacy by opening the Global Wrestling Federation.

 

Pick 'Em Contest:

 

WCW #1 Contendership Finals Match: Ron Simmons vs. Sting

Scott Steiner vs. Stan Hansen

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WCW Saturday Night 07/06/1991

 

Location: Philadelphia Civic Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Attendance: 10927

Rating: 3.19(-0.21)

 

Announcers: Jim Ross, Dusty Rhodes and Paul E Dangerously

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Saturday Night began with Jim Ross, Dusty Rhodes, and Paul E Dangerously taking turns hyping the Main Event; well sort of. Dusty kept going on about how much “beef” was going to be in that match, while Paul E spent the entire time insulting Sting. Jim Ross also made sure to mention that after the events of the past week, the ramp that used to lead the way to the ring from the entrance had been removed leaving just an open area beside the ring where mats had been placed to somewhat protect the wrestlers.

 

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Match: Brad Armstrong vs. Ricky ‘The Dragon’ Steamboat

Referee: Teddy Long

Road Agent: Grizzly Smith

Time Limit: 20 minutes

My Notes: This match was meant to let Brad Armstrong show off a bit of his wrestling skills, while also trying to transition some of the Armstrong feud from Main Event to Saturday Night. Throughout the match both Brad and Scott Armstrong took turns distracting the referee so the other could interfere to help Brad against the former World Champion. Finally Steamboat managed to reverse Armstrongs momentum and sent him out of the ropes to the floor where he conversed with his brothers. Steamboat caught Brad in the back with a Baseball Slide that sent him flying into Scott and Brian, before ‘The Dragon’ nailed them both with hard Chops as Brad rolled back into the ring. As Brad came to his feet Steamboat came off the top with his Overhead Chop to pick up the victory.

Outcome: Ricky Steamboat pinned Brad Armstrong at 9:23 following a Diving Overhead Chop

My Grade: C+

 

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Eric Bischoff stood backstage with an irate Harley Race and WCW World Heavyweight Champion Vader:

 

“A few months ago we thought that Big Josh’s career was over after this man Vader destroyed him, but last week he returned and ended up injuring our Champion’s ribs….”

 

“Are you a doctor? I didn’t think so, so don’t be talking about something you don’t know anything about! “

 

“But his ribs are taped….”

 

“Last week Big Josh embarrassed the Champion during what should have been his triumphant celebration as Champion, but it was ruined. If Big Josh wants to take a shot at Vader, then next week he will get a shot, and this time they will need a spatula to remove his body from the ring!”

 

“Josh…last time I hurt you…next week….I’m going to END you!”

 

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Magnum T.A stood backstage with WCW World Tag Team Champions Dan Spivey and Bam Bam Bigelow:

 

“First off congratulations on retaining the WCW World Tag Team Championship at the Great American Bash, although I have to say that I can’t say it was without controversy. Clearly Owen Hart and Z-Man were not at 100%, and it looked like you took advantage of that Dan Spivey.”

 

“I have a ton of respect for what those two young men did, but at the end of the day it’s all about these belts and nice guys don’t last long with title belts. When there is blood in the water, you have to be like a shark and go in for the kill.”

 

Bam Bam Bigelow shook his head at that a bit, but didn’t disagree, but Magnum T.A wasn’t about to let that go.

 

“I don’t know, Bam Bam it looked like you were none too pleased at the Bash?”

 

“What’s in the past is in the past, and me and Spives have already talked to those two about it, and we’ve talked amongst ourselves. We are focused on the future and being known as two of the best in the world, and that means we want to be known as fighting Champs. So tonight we are issuing an open challenge for these belts, so if there is someone out there who wants some then now is your chance to come and get some.”

 

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Round Two

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Match: WWTI Round 2: Team Canada (Biff Wellington/Chris Jericho) vs. Team United Kingdom (Dave Finlay/Johnny Saint)

Referee: Nick Patrick

Road Agent: Grizzly Smith

Time Limit: 15 Minutes

Road Agent Observations: Grizzly Smith felt that Chris Jericho and Biff Wellington did not work well as a team; and that Dave Finlay was not on his game tonight

My Notes: Team Canada did not look well as a team, and Team UK took advantage of that by working over Jericho while keeping Wellington to the outside. Finally Jericho succumbed to the double teaming, and Finaly pinned him after a European Uppercut.

Outcome: Dave Finlay pinned Chris Jericho at 6:45

My Grade: E+

 

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After the match the camera focused on Jim Ross at ringside:

 

“Ladies and gentlemen wait after the commercial break we are going to hear some words from our former World Heavyweight Champion Lex Luger on his feelings towards Ric Flair and the Four Horsemen, you don’t want to miss it, so stay tuned!”

 

After the commercial it went right into a video of Lex Luger pacing backstage:

 

“A few weeks ago I realized how much of my life for the last few years has been about the Four Horsemen. First they dazzled me with their money, their cars, and their women; I will admit it, I was young and naïve and I didn’t realize that these things came with a cost. They wanted me to sell out my soul to become a Horsemen, and for so long I didn’t even realize it. And I probably never would have if it wasn’t for my friend Barry Windham. Someone I grew up in this business with and trusted completely, he swayed me back from the darkness that had swallowed up my life. But he was weak, and just as he got me pulled out then he let himself is pulled in. Greed has ruined a lot of lives, but so have the Four Horsemen and quite frankly I am sick and tired of it. I am sick and tired of them. But they aren’t a hydra; I know the way to deal with them. When the head is cut off, they will not grow two news ones to replace it, all that will happen is the Horsemen will fall apart. So Ric Flair, consider this your notice, I am coming for you. And at Beach Blast I am going to end the Four Horsemen once and for all, because I’m going to take you out once and for all!”

 

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The York Foundation stood backstage with Eric Bischoff:

 

“In the weeks leading up to the Great American Bash, you spent a lot of time bashing the Steiner Brothers, but the outcome at the Great American Bash was not favorable for you at all.”

 

“If you go back and look you will notice that we actually were pointing out the failures of Scott Steiner, and it was Rick Steiner that ended up winning the match at the Great American Bash after an error on my partners account. But me and Terrence have already spoken and a mistake like that will not be made again, and tonight we have a plan to rectify matters and get the York Foundation back into the gold.”

 

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Match: Ranger Ross vs. Ric Flair

Referee: David Manning

Road Agent: Grizzly Smith

Time Limit: 15 minutes

Road Agent Observations: Grizzly Smith felt that Ric Flair looked really good out there

My Notes: This match was all about Ric Flair, as he worked Ranger Ross over for the entire match before ending it quickly with the Figure Four.

Outcome: Ric Flair made Ranger Ross submit at 5:56 with the Figure Four Leg Lock

My Grade: C+

 

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After the match Ric Flair rolled out of the ring and went to yell at Jim Ross at the announcers table:

 

“Did you see that? That’s how a Champion wins a match, I could have broken his leg if I wanted too! Just like that! I`m not afraid of Lex Luger, if he wants a match I will give it to him and I will leave him screaming when I lock him in the Figure Four. WOOOOOOOOO!”

 

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Eric Bischoff stood backstage with the former Cruiserweight Champion, Dynamite Kid:

 

“Dynamite you did a great job of prevailing in the first triangle match in the history of WCW, but Brian Pillman used the match conditions to his advantage to win the Cruiserweight Championship at the Great American Bash.”

 

“First off, I have no problem losing to Brian Pillman the wrestler, because I think he is one of the best in the world today. What I have a problem with is he does not show respect to the men who paved the way for him, and that is why I am using my rematch clause so that at Beach Blast I can beat some respect into him and win the Cruiserweight Championship back.”

 

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Gordon Solie stood backstage with a happy Big Josh:

 

“Ladies and gentlemen I had thought I had seen everything there was to see in wrestling, but the beating inflicted upon this man a few weeks ago….well I thought your career was over Big Josh. But somehow you managed to return, and not only that but you apparently injured the World Champion….and now you have a shot at becoming the WCW World Heavyweight Champion next week on Saturday Night!”

“They say you can’t keep a good man down, and that is exactly what I set out to prove when I rehabbed harder, and I trained harder just to get back so that I could get my hands on Vader one more time. The fact that I have a shot at becoming World Champion next week is great, but I am just as excited about having the chance to give Vader just a taste of the beating he gave to me!”

 

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WCW World Tag Team Championship

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Match: WCW World Tag Team Championship: Bam Bam Bigelow/Dan Spivey© vs. The York Foundation

Referee: Mickey Jay

Road Agent: Jody Hamilton

Time Limit: 20 Minutes

Road Agent Observations: Jody Hamilton felt that Alexandra York did some good work at ringside

My Notes: I wanted Michael Wallstreet to begin the match for his team, and to do a good job going up against both Bam Bam Bigelow and Dan Spivey. Once Taylor was tagged into the match though, it was all but over. Bigelow and Spivey did a good tag move where Spivey caught Taylor coming off the ropes with a big boot to the face, before tagging out to Bigelow who went to the top rope and dropped off with the Diving Headbutt before getting the pin.

Outcome: Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Terrence Taylor at 6:53 following a Diving Headbutt

My Grade: C

 

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An interview of Tully Blanchard and Barry Windham played:

 

“Bam Bam and Spivey, the only reason you two still have those Tag Team titles is because we have not been given our rightful rematch clause, but that is going to change here pretty quickly and then me and Barry are going to have our belts back!”

 

“And sure we could have come out tonight and beat you in your little open challenge, but we are Horsemen, we will do it when the purse is right for the winner. Say….at Beach Blast in front of all of the paying fans in Atlantic City. Maybe we’ll even go down to Boardwalk and put a little wager down….on ourselves of course…and really walk away with some money to go with our gold!”

 

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Gordon Solie stood backstage with “Gentleman” Chris Adams:

 

“I am here with a man who made his WCW singles competition debut last week, and mere moments after celebrating that great feat he was attacked by our World Television Champion. I was wondering if you could maybe give us some idea as to why Steve Austin attacked you?”

 

“There is a bit of a history of bad blood between me and Steve Austin, or “Stunning” Steve as he wants to be called now, as we have found ourselves in the same circle a lot these last couple of years. You see a couple of years ago a young man full of gumption came to me, and asked if I could help train him, because he had intentions to be the best ever. That man as you can imagine was Steve Austin, and as his trainer I will be the first to say that I think he might one day actually live up to the standards he has set for himself. We had a great relationship as he was always the first one in the gym each morning, and he was so eager to learn everything there was to know about wrestling. Where things went south though involve not Steve Austin, rather they involve that harlot….Lady Blossom…”

 

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Before Chris Adams could say anything further “Stunning” Steve Austin came out of nowhere and started to punch away at his former trainer. The attack was so sudden that Adams barely even had a chance to get his hands up to protect his face, but he was soon down on the ground and Austin was throwing punches at him while Gordon Solie was calling for help. Soon a slew of wrestlers did show up and they hauled Austin off of Adams, and as they pulled him away Austin could be heard yelling “don’t ever mention her name again.”

 

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Round Two

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Match: WWTI Round 2: Team Mexico (El Hijo del Santo/Heavy Metal) vs. Team Northern USA (Allen Ray/Tasmaniac)

Referee: Randy Anderson

Road Agent: Grizzly Smith

Time Limit: 15 minutes

My Notes: I wanted Allen Ray to do most of the work in the match, and he made things watchable, but the end of the match was all about him tagging out to Tasmaniac. Tasmaniac came into the ring and threw Heavy Metal and El Hijo del Santo around with Suplexes, before Allen Ray tagged into the match, went to the top rope and flew off onto Heavy Metal with a Moonsault which led to the win and the two points

Outcome: Allen Ray pinned Heavy Metal at 5:50 following a Moonsault

My Grade: D+

 

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Magnum T.A stood backstage with the Steiner Brothers; Magnum interviewed Scott Steiner while Rick Steiner was pacing back and forth barking:

 

“Earlier tonight the York Foundation had some harsh words for you Scott, but I have to think you feel better after what happened in the open challenger earlier tonight.”

 

“Michael Wallstreet does a lot of talking, but so far the York Foundation has not done a lot of winning. We beat them at the Great American Bash, and if Wallstreet wants another match so that I can beat him down once and for all I’m more than willing, all he needs to do is step up!”

 

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Match: Scott Steiner vs. Stan Hansen

Referee: Mark Curtis

Road Agent: Brunno Sammartino

Time Limit: 20 minutes

My Notes: All I wanted from this match was seeing these two men go out there and beat the heck out of each other, and that was exactly what they did. During the match Dusty Rhodes was getting angrier and angrier at the announcers table, each time Terry Funk interfered in the match. Eventually he lost it completely, and he left the table to go around the ring and pick a fight with Terry Funk. That distracted the referee long enough for Stan Hansen to grab his bull rope and nail Scott Steiner with the cowbell. When Mark Curtis turned around Hansen was pinning Scott, and he counted the three count.

Outcome: Stan Hansen pinned Scott Steiner at 13:11 following a shot from the cowbell attached to the bull rope

My Grade: B-

 

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Backstage Dusty Rhodes was fuming as Eric Bischoff caught up with him, but Rhodes couldn’t even say anything he was so angry. Ricky Steamboat and Dustin Rhodes soon joined him and attempted to calm him down. He pushed them away and removed his cowboy hat as he looked into the camera:

 

“Stan Hansen, Terry Funk I am tired of you two, and it is time to shut you up once and for all. So why don’t you get your friend from Japan to join you in the ring, and me and my two boys here will shut you up once and for all at Beach Blast!”

 

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Match: Can-Am Express vs. The Diamond Exchange

Referee: David Manning

Road Agent: Jody Hamilton

Time Limit: 15 minutes

Road Agent Observations: Jody Hamilton felt that Diamond Dallas Page did some good work at ringside

My Notes: Owen Hart and Z-Man were still looing roughed up from a couple of weeks ago, which allowed the Diamond Exchange to work them over for most of the match. That didn’t stop Diamond Dallas Page from trying to interfere, which brought Bob Backlund, Larry Zbyszko, and Bobby Eaton out from the back to chase him away. That allowed Z-Man and Owen Hart to fight back, and after Z-Man and Hart caught “The Diamond Studd” Scott Hall with a series of Dropkicks, Z-Man managed to get the victory for his team

Outcome: Z-Man pinned Scott Hall at 8:24 following a Dropkick

My Grade: C

 

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Gordon Solie stood backstage with Sting:

 

“In a few moments we will have our Main Event, and a #1 Contender for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship will be crowned. It is the battle of two very good friends, and I am standing with one of them, as I am here with the Stinger. At the end of Saturday Night last week, things got a bit heated between you and Ron Simmons, but are you really ready to be fighting your friend?”

 

Before Sting could answer Ron Simmons walked onto the scene, and the two men went nose to nose with no words said for a few moments. Finally Simmons slowly raised his hand and the two men shook hands, but it was still incredibly tense. As they broke the handshake, Sting patted Simmons on the chest and said:

 

“Yeah, I’m ready, and may the best man win.”

 

“Damn straight.”

 

Both men walked away leaving Gordon Solie looking into the camera:

 

“Don’t go away, our Main Event is next!”

 

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Match: #1 Contendership for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship Final: Ron Simmons vs. Sting

Referee: Mickey Jay

Road Agent: Bruno Sammartino

Time Limit: TV time remaining

My Notes: The two men wasted no time making their way to the ring for their big match again each other. Once again the two men came face to face, but the tension seemed to ease a bit as they took a step backwards and then shook hands. Tension picked up again though as Simmons did not let go of the handshake, and instead sent Sting flying towards the rope with an Irish Whip. All American Slam! ONE….TWO…STING KICKED OUT! Simmons pulled Sting to his feet, and Sting tried to send Simmons towards the ropes with an Irish Whip, but Simmons managed to reverse it and sent Sting off of the ropes once more. This time Simmons dropped down to the mat expecting for Sting to have to jump over him, but instead Sting leaped into the air and tried to drop down with a Splash. Rolling out of the way, Simmons came to his feet and Sting crashed into the mat. ‘The All American’ ran at Sting as he came to his feet and caught him with a Clothesline, and went for another pin fall attempt. Sting kicked out of that easily, so Simmons locked in a Chinlock to try and wear Sting down. After that had gone on for a little bit, Simmons pulled Sting up, raised him up in the air and then dropped him down on his knee with an Inverted Atomic Drop. Running off the ropes Simmons tried to catch a dazed Sting with a Flying Shoulder Tackle, but Sting moved out of the way and Simmons crashed down into the mat. As Simmons climbed to his feet Sting caught him with a One Armed Bulldog. On his feet Sting wasted no time in dropping down onto the back of Simmons with a Running leaping elbow drop. Flipping Simmons over Sting went for a pin fall, but Simmons was able to kick out. From there Sting went to the top rope, but before he could leap off with a Splash, Simmons rolled out of the ring to the outside to catch his breath. Sting dropped off of the turnbuckle onto the ring apron, and then dropped off of the ring apron and started to walk around the corner. Expecting that, Simmons was ready and he came running around the corner and nailed Sting with a Clothesline. Picking Sting up, Simmons rolled him into the ring before following behind him. Picking Sting up, Simmons pushed him into the corner and started to fire away with Forearm blows to the face of Sting. Flexing his muscles Sting walked out of the corner, with Simmons blows seemingly having no effects. Reaching down Simmons pulled Sting off his feet, and spun him around, possibly looking to slam him back down. Instead Sting struggled against it, and he managed to reverse the position with him now holding Simmons. That did not last for long as Sting dropped down with a Tombstone Piledriver. He went for the pin fall attempt, but Simmons kicked out of that once more. Again Sting went to the top rope and came flying off with a Diving Splash, and this time he actually connected! Sting was about to go for a pin fall, but before he got too far into doing it, he suddenly stopped to stare at Arn Anderson came walking down the aisle towards the ring. Sting walked over to argue with him as Anderson was standing near the ring, and as Anderson waved him off and went to walk away, Sting grabbed the rope to propel himself over with a Plancha and took Anderson down. Rolling back into the ring, Sting was met by a hard Clothesline that sent him down against the ropes for support. Backing up, Simmons charged at Sting, only to get caught with a Dropkick that put him on his back. Sting quickly went for the Scorpion Deathlock, but as he flipped Simmons over Arn Anderson climbed up on the ring apron with the United States Championship in the air, and he was pointing at Sting. Sting dropped the hold to walk over and argue with him, which allowed a confused Simmons to climb to his feet. Not seeing Anderson through Sting, Simmons ran at him and pushed him towards the ropes where Stings head collided with the belt and Anderson. From there Simmons pulled Sting backwards and rolled him up for the pin fall…ONE….TWO….THREE!

Outcome: Ron Simmons pinned Sting at 16:50

My Grade: C

 

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As Arn Anderson started to retreat up the aisle with a smile on his face, there was some noise from behind him as WCW Commissioner Jesse Ventura made his way out with a microphone:

 

“I had already decided that you would defend your United States Championship against the loser of this match at Beach Blast, but since you decided to come out here I can’t help but think you want some more action….so next week you will be defending that title….against Ricky ‘The Dragon’ Steamboat!!”

 

Overall Rating: C+

 

Eric Bischoff and Magnum T.A reviewed last nights episode of Saturday Night talking about Ron Simmons huge victory over Sting (C+)

 

Team Japan (Jushin Thunder Liger/Masahiro Chono) defeated Team Northern United States (Rob Van Dam/Shane Douglas) when Liger pinned Van Dam at 8:24 following a Shotei (C-)

 

Boni Blackstone interviewed The Juicer who promised tonight he had a plan to make Sabu want to team with him (D+)

 

Gordon Solie interviewed the Young Pistols, with Steve talking about how he and Brian had always got along the best as the youngest of the brothers, and he wanted a match to try and set him straight ©

 

Sabu pinned Norman after The Juicer interfered at 7:53 (C-)

 

Gordon Solie interviewed the Malenko Brothers with Dean Malenko mentioning that their success had come as promised, and it would continue tonight against the two youngsters (C+)

 

Eric Bischoff and Magnum T.A had to announce that Steve Austin would not be defening the TV title again tonight, but that Dustin Rhodes would be in the Main Event to make up for it and a special announcement would be coming on the next Saturday Night to address the issue (C+)

 

Team Southern United States (The Malenkos) defeated Team Canada (Biff Wellington and Lance Storm) at 7:40 when Malenko made Biff Wellington tap with a Texas Cloverleaf (E-)

 

A video announced that Koji Kanemoto was coming soon (E)

 

Boni Blackstone interviewed the York Foundation, with Michael Wallstreet reminding the Steiner Brothers that it was Terrence Taylor who kept losing. But Wallstreet was going to give him a chance to redeem himself…by facing Rick Steiner next week on Saturday Night (C-)

 

Dustin Rhodes defeated Rip Rogers after pinning him following a Bulldog at 7:49 (C-)

 

Hype for the next Saturday Night (C+)

 

Overall Rating: C-

 

Pick 'Em Contest:

 

WCW World Heavyweight Championship: Vader© vs. Big Josh

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship: Arn Anderson© vs. Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat

Rick Steiner vs. Terrence Taylor

[Beejus]

Love that you are bringing the Austin/Adams feud to a bigger stage in WCW. That is one way that you can get Austin over in a hurry.

 

Vader

Ricky Steamboat - Not sure why, but I am kinda feeling a title change here.

Rick Steiner - Taylor seems like the definite weak link of the Foundation, won't be surprised if you're building to him getting the boot.

[Dawn]

WCW World Heavyweight Championship: Vader© vs. Big Josh

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship: Arn Anderson© vs. Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat

Rick Steiner vs. Terrence Taylor

[tg01]

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WCW Saturday Night 07/13/1991

 

Location: US Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio

Attendance: 14233

Rating: 3.40(+0.21)

 

Announcers: Jim Ross, Dusty Rhodes and Paul E Dangerously

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WCW Saturday Night opened with the commentary team of Jim Ross, Dusty Rhodes, and Paul E Dangerously. Dusty started the show off by apologizing for his actions the previous week when he interfered in a match, and acknowledged that he should not have left his position at the commentary desk as it was entirely unprofessional. While Jim Ross was very accepting of the apology, Paul E Dangerously spent the entire time mocking him…and even got a shot or two in at Sting.

 

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Round Two

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Match: WWTI Round 2: Team Mexico (Eddie Guerrero/Heavy Metal) vs. Team United Kingdom (Dave Finlay/Johnny Saint)

Referee: Mark Curtis

Road Agent: Grizzly Smith

Time Limit: 15 minutes

Road Agent Observations: Grizzly Smith mentioned again that there was no chemistry between Eddie Guerrero and Heavy Metal as a team

My Notes: I had high hopes for this match, but at the end of the day it just didn’t turn out as well as I had hoped. The ending was quite the sight to behold though; Finlay caught Heavy Metal coming off of the ropes with an incredibly hard looking European Uppercut that stopped him in his tracks. He pushed the weakened Heavy Metal against the ropes so hard he bounced back into the a second European Uppercut, and then after running off the ropes Finlay just about took his head off with a third one before getting the victory

Outcome: Dave Finlay pinned Heavy Metal at 8:20 after a series of European Uppercuts

My Grade: D

 

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Eric Bischoff stood backstage:

 

“I am joined by the WCW Commissioner Jesse Ventura who has a couple of announcements he would like to make, thank you for your time.”

 

“This will not take long because the real action is to be found out there in the ring, so I would like to start by announcing we are going to have a rematch at Beach Blast when the Diamond Exchange faces off against the “Living Legend” Larry Zbyszko and “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton, but this time things will be a bit different. Bob Backlund had made a very convincing argument as well as a petition to be allowed at ringside during that match as a special adviser, but also to make sure that Diamond Dallas Page does not have an impact on the outcome of the match. Second, I know everyone has been wondering what has been going on with the WCW World Television Champion, and I am here to let you know that I have talked to both “Stunning” Steve and Chris Adams and got them to agree to settle their differences in the ring at Beach Blast. Whether that match will be for the TV title is yet to be determined tonight, as per a second part of the agreement “Stunning” Steve Austin has agreed to defend the title tonight to make up for not defending the title the previous two weeks on Main Event. After tonight’s defense he will be getting a bit of time off as we will not see him until Beach Blast. Next week Chris Adams will also be in action though to help him prepare for the match. That is all for now, thank you for your time.”

 

“What a personal match that is going to be at Beach Blast, back to you Jim Ross.”

 

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Match: Dynamite Kid vs. Jerry Lynn

Referee: David Manning

Road Agent: Grizzly Smith

Time Limit: 15 minutes

My Notes: With Paul E Dangerously getting ready for the Danger Zone segment, I decided it would be a good time to have Brian Pillman out there on the commentary table. And he actually did a pretty good job, making fun of both competitors . In the ring Dynamite Kid and Jerry’s Lynn’s familiary came into play as they pretty on a pretty decent match that saw Dynamite Kid reverse a Tilt-a-whirl slam into a Tombstone Piledriver for the victory.

Outcome: Dynamite Kid pinned Jerry Lynn at 7:36 following a Tombstone Piledriver

My Grade: C-

 

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Post-match David Manning was raising the arm of Dynamite Kid in victory, when Brian Pillman rolled into the ring and nailed Kid in the back of the head with a Clothesline. Pillman continued the beat down on Dynamite, and was soon joined by Jerry Lynn. Before too much damage could be inflicted, Kid Lightning came running out from the back and he slid into the ring and nailed Lynn with a Spin Kick and dropped him. Pillman retreated up the aisle way, stopping to fix his hair by looking at his reflection in the Cruiserweight Championship.

 

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The Dangerous Zone started off with Paul E Dangerously calling out the Four Horsemen duo of Tully Blanchard and Barry Windham, and Dangerously gave them a few moments to make their case for deserving one more shot at the WCW World Tag Team Championship belts, mentioning that they had never got a title rematch. When they were done talking, Paul E called out the Tag Team Champions, who came out and quickly offered up a title match “anytime, anywhere.” Before they could go any further Paul E had one last thing to say:

 

“I hate to interrupt what I’m sure would be one heck of a, as good ol’ JR over there would say, slobberknocker…but there is one more bit of news I need to share. I’m really sorry I have to do this to you Tully and Barry, but you know our WCW Commissioner…he likes to play favourites. Just like he does with Sting, he has also decided to play favourites with these two men….Owen Hart and the Z-Man!”

 

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Once Owen Hart and Z-Man walked out from the back, Paul E announced the first ever Triangle Tag Team Championship match as the three teams would compete for the WCW World Tag Team Championship at Beach Blast!

 

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Round Two

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Match: WWTI Round 2: Team Japan(Jushin Thunder Liger/The Great Sasuke) vs. Team Southern United States (The Malenko Brothers)

Referee: Mickey Jay

Road Agent: Jody Hamilton

Time Limit: 15 minutes

My Notes: I can’t give this match enough praise; the fans weren’t that into it in the beginning as they weren’t overly familiar with the competitors, but by the end of the match they were on the edge of their seat as Dean Malenko managed to get The Great Sasuke locked in a Texas Cloverleaf and picked up the submission victory

Outcome: Dean Malenko made The Great Sasuke submit at 7:35

My Grade: C

 

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Magnum T.A stood backstage with Ron Simmons:

 

“I’m going to admit it, last week I did not give you much of a chance against our franchise player, but Ron, you beat Sting and now you will have a shot to become World Champion at Beach Blast!”

 

“Not just the World Champion, I plan on being the first black World Champion in WCW history. Ever since Ron Simmons has been on this earth people have put the odds against me. They said when I was raising myself on the streets that I wouldn’t live to be 20, they said when I went down to Florida State as a 219 lb freshman that I would be no match for 300 lb noseguards…centers. Well here I am, I made three time All American, and a Hesiman trophy candidate! And in this sport I intend to go where no black man has gone before, and that is straight to the top, and wear that big gold belt!”

 

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WCW World Television Championship

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Match: WCW World Television Championship: “Stunning” Steve Austin© vs. Kid Lightning

Referee: Randy Anderson

Road Agent: Bruno Sammartino

Time Limit: 20 minutes

My Notes: I sent poor Kid Lightning out there to get beat up, and that was exactly what “Stunning” Steve did. He didn’t even take his Television Championship belt off before he had started throwing punches at Kid Lightning. The majority of the match was set up with Steve Austin beating away at him, before Kid Lighting tried to make a comeback. That ended with a Stun Gun, but Austin wasn’t done. He pointed at the camera and proceeded to drop Kid Lighting two more times before grabbing the TV belt once more, and stood with one foot on Kid Lightning’s chest while referee Randy Anderson counted the pin fall. After the match “Stunning” Steve Austin continued to have his foot on Kid Lightning’s chest, before walking over to put his face in the camera and yelling that “Adams was next, and he would be left laying just the same.”

Outcome: Steve Austin pinned Kid Lightning at 8:25 following three Stun Guns

My Grade: D+

 

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WCW World Heavyweight Championship

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Match: WCW World Heavyweight Championship: Vader © vs. Big Josh

Referee: Nick Patrick

Road Agent: Bruno Sammartino

Time Limit: 30 minutes

My Notes: Big Josh came to the ring first, but he did not stay in the ring for very long. As Vader came walking down the aisle, Big Josh dropped out of the ring and ran up the aisle way and caught Vader with a shot to the ribs with the axe handle. Harley Race tried to interfere, but Josh chased him away with the axe handle. The brawl ended with Josh sending Vader flying into the ring post from behind, and then rolling him in the ring. In the ring Josh tried to take advantage of the early attack, but soon Vader showed why he was the Champion was he fought back. The end of the match saw Vader get a series of hard shots in to the face, before finishing Big Josh with a Powerbomb.

Outcome: Vader pinned Big Josh at 12:52 following a Powerbomb

My Grade: B-

 

 

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After the match it looked like Vader was not done yet, as he climbed out of the ring and removed the protective padding from around the ring. Pulling Big Josh out of the ring, Vader looked like he was going to drop Big Josh with a Powerbomb on the concrete, the same move that had almost ended Big Josh’s career! Before Vader could go through with it, Ron Simmons came running down from the back and Harley Race quickly pulled Vader away, yelling that now ‘was not the time’ in reference to Vader’s injured ribs.

 

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Match: Rick Steiner vs. Terrence Taylor

Referee: Teddy Long

Road Agent: Jody Hamilton

Time Limit: 10 minutes

My Notes: The fans knew that Terrence Taylor did not have much of a chance against Rick Steiner, and things definitely lived up to expectations as Steiner worked him over with Suplexes and Steiner lines. Each time he would go for a pin though Michael Wallstreet or Alexandra York would climb up onto the ring apron to distract the referee. Finally one time when York was up there, Scott Steiner pulled her off of the ring apron and started to argue with her. That allowed Wallstreet to sneak around behind him, and sent him flying towards the ring pole. In the ring Taylor looked to take advantage of a distracted Rick Steiner by attempting an O’Connor Roll, but the Dog-Faced Gremlin kicked out of that. Outside the ring Michael Wallstreet grabbed a steel chair and nailed Scott Steiner in the face with it. In the ring Rick put Taylor down with a Bell to Belly Suplex, and went for a pin fall attempt…but Wallstreet rolled into the ring and nailed Rick in the back with the steel chair for the disqualification. From there he continued to nail Rick in the back with the chair, before flipping him over on his back and choking him with the edge of the chair. As security ran into the ring, Wallstreet dropped the chair, and dragged Taylor out of the ring and supported him as they walked towards the back.

Outcome: Rick Steiner won by disqualification at 8:02 when Michael Wallstreet nailed Rick Steiner with a steel chair

My Grade: C

 

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Jim Ross stood in the ring for the contract signing of the Main Event of Beach Blast…the match between Ric Flair and Lex Luger. Ric Flair made his way out to the ring first, unaccompanied, wearing his finest suit. Lex Luger came out, but he was not alone, as he was accompanied by Sting which got a loud ovation from the fans:

 

“In just a matter of weeks we are going to try and settle a blood feud that has gone far beyond personal; it is a battle of two men who have proven they deserve to be called Champion. Tonight we are here to make the match official, and I’d like to think both of you, and you Sting, for joining us for this contract signing.”

 

“Why are thanking him for being out here? You will notice that I came out here with any of the Four Horsemen with me.”

 

“They might not be here yet Ric, but we both know they are probably all watching from the back, ready to come out here and ambush Lex as soon as he has his back turned. That’s why I’m here, to watch his back!”

 

“I don’t need the Horsemen to help me defeat your friend over there; look at me, designer made from head to toe, I am what wrestling is all about! I will prove it at Beach Blast when I beat you within an inch of your life, and when I have you locked in the Figure Four you will be begging for it to be over!”

 

“Ric, I think it is time that you shut up because these fans, and all of us….we’re sick of listening to you talk, but I will admit you did give me a good idea. What these fans don’t know is that you agree to let me pick the stipulation for our match at Beach Blast…”

 

“That’s because there is NO match you can beat me in pal!”

 

“Oh I’m going to beat you alright Ric, I am going to end the threat posed by the Four Horsemen once and for all and I’m going to do it by beating you have never been beat before…I’m not going to pin you, I’m not going to make you submit….at Beach Blast the only way to win is going to be by making you say two words….I Quit!”

 

Ric Flair started to freak out at the words, as Jim Ross announced that the match at Beach Blast would indeed be an ‘I Quit’ match!

 

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In their locker-room Harley Race was getting Vader all fired up after the run in from Ron Simmons, when WCW Commissioner Jesse Ventura walked in with a cameraman:

 

“I’ve been looking at matches for next week, and in doing so I went over some paperwork and I have decided on a very special tag team match. We’re going to have Ron Simmons teaming with Big Josh to face the WCW World Heavyweight Champion Vader….and his partner….the EIGHT time NWA World Heavyweight Champion….Harley Race!”

 

“Wait…what…you can’t do that, I’m retired and you know that!”

 

“It seems that your paperwork papers never were officially filed, so I absolutely can do this, and next week we are going to get that tag team match! That is….unless you want to get your paperwork filed again?”

 

“Absolutely, you can’t do this to me, the paperwork will be filed, I’m not wrestling next week.”

 

“Hey, I never said that, we still need to have your paperwork officially signed off on, and as the WCW Commissioner I will be glad to do that……next week as soon as Saturday Night is over. Now instead of arguing with me you may want to hit a gym, you’d hate to embarrass your man Vader next week!”

 

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WCW US Championship

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Match: WCW United States Heavyweight Championship: Arn Anderson© vs. Ricky ‘The Dragon’ Steamboat

Referee: Nick Patrick

Road Agent: Harley Race

Time Limit: TV time limit remaining

My Notes: Ricky ‘”The Dragon” Steamboat came out with Dustin Rhodes, which allowed Jim Ross and Dusty Rhodes to discuss the big six man tag team match at Beach Blast. Paul E Dangerously sarcastically chimed in that The Great Muta might make sure Dustin Rhodes doesn’t even make it to that match next week in the Main Event of WCW Saturday Night. Unlike Ric Flair who had walked out by himself earlier, ‘The Enforcer’ was accompanied by both Barry Windham and Tully Blanchard. Before the match could even begin, Nick Patrick decided he didn’t want to risk it, and he announced that he was ejecting Blanchard and Windham from the ringside area. They were fighting with him, pointing out that they hadn’t had done nothing, and the distraction allowed Anderson to sneak up and nail Steamboat from behind to start the match. Pulling Steamboat away from the ropes, Anderson smashed his head into the top turnbuckle a couple of times. As he pulled back for a third attempt, Steamboat blocked it, and reversed it sending Arn’s head into the turnbuckle instead. Spinning Anderson around, Steamboat caught him with a couple of hard chops. An Armdrag sent Anderson flying out of the corner, and he was trying to crawl backwards away from ‘The Dragon.’ Before he could get too far though, Ricky had dropped down in front of him and locked on a Front Facelock. The two expert technicians fought over that hold, each taking turns being in control of the hold. This was soon then turned into a series of pin fall attempts and reversal, the last of which saw Steamboat almost pinning Anderson twice. After that Anderson rolled out of the ring to take a breather. Looking to keep momentum in his favour, Steamboat tried to catch Anderson with a Baseball Slide, but ‘The Enforcer’ moved out of the way and sent Steamboat flying back first into the security railing. Pulling Steamboat off of the railing, Arn sent him flying towards the railing with an Irish Whip. As Steamboat bounced off of them, Anderson sent him flying overhead with a Back Body Drop. Arn rolled into the ring to stop the ten count, before rolling back out of the ring. Pulling Steamboat to his feet, Arn sent him flying into the guard rail one more time with an Irish Whip before climbing back into the ring. In the ring Anderson watched as Ricky tried to crawl back towards the ring, and he was yelling for Nick Patrick to count quicker, but Steamboat did manage to make it back into the ring before the ten count could be completed. Pulling ‘The Dragon’t o his feet, Arn immediately tried to end it with a Spinebuster, but Steamboat fought out of that with some more Chops. Leaping to his feet Steamboat caught Anderson with a Dropkick, but as he landed back on the mat it was clear his ribs were bothering him. Still, he was the first one on his feet and he ran off the ropes, but Anderson caught him coming off the ropes with a knee to the ribs. That stopped Steamboat right in his tracks, and doubled him over. Anderson locked on an Abdominal Stretch and started to work over Steamboat’s ribs by grabbing the rope behind his back for extra leverage. With the fans supporting him, Steamboat managed to reverse out of the hold, turning it into a Hammerlock, before jumping up and rolling forward taking Anderson down with a Victory Roll for a very close two count. As both men came up, ‘The Dragon’ caught Anderson with an Arm Drag, which he turned into an Arm Bar. ‘The Enforcer’ managed to pull Steamboat towards the ropes enough that he was able to get a foot on the bottom rope which forced the hold to be broken. Steamboat pulled Anderson to his feet, but Anderson spun him around and sent him flying over the ropes, before falling to his knees. What Anderson didn’t realize was that Steamboat had managed to Skin the Cat, and came back into the ring, before climbning through the ropes and going right to the top turnbuckle. With Anderson down on his knees, Ricky Steamboat went to the top rope looking to end it with a Flying Overhead Chop. In a desperate move, Anderson climbed to his knees and pushed Nick Patrick towards the ropes, which caused Steamboat to lose his balance and fall straight down across the top turnbuckle. Climbing up with him, Anderson attempted to hit a Superplex from the top rope, but Steamboat blocked the move. With a Chop he broke Anderson’s grip, and he then pushed him backwards, sending ‘The Enforcer’ flying across the ring. Once more Ricky Steamboat climbed to his feet, and he went flying from the top rope with a Flying Crossbody, a move that connected perfectly. Before Nick Patrick could drop down for the pin fall count, Anderson managed to keep the inertia go and he flipped Steamboat over, climbed to his feet and pulling Steamboat up, before flipping him around and dropping him with a Spinerbuster! ONE…TWO…THREE!

Outcome: Arn Anderson pinned Ricky Steamboat at 21:10 following a Spinebuster

My Grade: B+

 

Overall Rating: B

 

Prediction Scores (Out of 3):

 

Smasher1311: 3

Beejus: 2

 

*****

 

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WCW Main Event 07/14/1991

 

Location: US Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio

Attendance: 14233

Rating: 0.24 (+0.01)[/color]

 

Announcers: Eric Bischoff and Magnum T.A

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Eric Bischoff and Magnum T.A spoke about Saturday Night ©

 

Team Canada (Chris Benoit/Chris Jericho) defeated Team Northern United States (Rob Van Dam/Tazmaniac) when Benoit pinned RVD at 7:49 following a Dragon Suplex (D)

 

A dejected Rob Van Dam is seen walking backstage when Shane Douglas comes up to him and starts to berate him for losing the match for the team (D+)

 

Gordon Solie interviewed Bob Backlund about being the manager for the Bobby Eaton and Larry Zbyszko at Beach Blast, and he said he had no intentions of interfering in the match, all that he cared about was making sure that Diamond Dallas Page didn’t result in the end of the match ©

 

Bob Backlund made El Cubano submit at 8:06 with a Crossface Chickenwing (D+)

 

Gordon Solie interviewed Jeff Jarrett, but Jarett threatened he would walk if Solie asked him anything about the fan voting that got him his six month contract. Trying to be respect Gordon Solie tried to ask about when we could expect to see Jeff in the ring, and when Jeff didn’t give a straight answer to that, Solie did bring up the voting one more time and Jarrett walked away in anger (C-)

 

Boni Blackstone had the duty of interviewing a very angry Scott Steiner who promised that at Beach Blast the York Foundation was going to pay for what they made him witness ©

 

Jushin Liger came out to wrestle in the match, but was blindsided by Chono who kicked him in the head and then took his place for the match which saw Team Japan (Masahiro Chono/The Great Sasuke) defeated Team United Kingdom (Dave Finlay/Steven Regal) when Chono pinned Dave Finlay at 7:49 following a Yakuza Kick (C-)

 

Eric Bischoff and Magnum T.A reminded everyone that “Stunning” Steve Austin would not be defending the World Television Championship after the agreement he had made with WCW Commissioner Jesse Ventura (C+)

 

Boni Blackstone interviewed the Armstrong’s, and Brian Armstrong agreed to have a match against “Steve, but I refuse to call him brother, these are the only brothers I have” ©

 

A video played hyping that Koji Kanemoto would make his WCW debut next week on Main Event as part of the build up to Beach Blast (E)

 

Dustin Rhodes, Ricky Steamboat and Scott Steiner defeated Dutch Mantel, Lt James Earl Wright and Rip Rogers when Ricky Steamboat pinned James Earl Wright at 6:45 following a Diving Crossbody. During the match Eric Bischoff reminded the fans that Dustin Rhodes would be facing the Great Muta in the Main Event of the next Saturday Night. (C-)

 

Eric Bischoff and Magnum T.A previewed WCW Saturday Night announcing a tag match of Dynamite Kid and Kid Lightning against Brian Pillman and Jerry Lynn (C+)

 

Pick 'Em Contest:

 

Dustin Rhodes vs. The Great Muta

Big Josh/Ron Simmons vs. Harley Race/Vader

Brian Pillman/Jerry Lynn vs. Dynamite Kid/Kid Lightning

[Dawn]

Dustin Rhodes vs. The Great Muta

Big Josh/Ron Simmons vs. Harley Race/Vader

Brian Pillman/Jerry Lynn vs. Dynamite Kid/Kid Lightning

[tg01]

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WCW Saturday Night 07/20/1991

 

Location: US Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio

Attendance: 9958

Rating: 3.35(-0.05)

 

Announcers: Jim Ross, Dusty Rhodes and Paul E Dangerously

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Jim Ross welcomed the fans to WCW Saturday Night and reminded the fans it was the last night prior to Beach Blast! Dusty promised that tonight was going to be a big night with his son Dustin getting the ball rolling on some revenge over the Texas Outlaws and the Great Muta with a big victory in the Main Event.

 

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Match: Bob Backlund/Bobby Eaton/Larry Zbyszko/Scott Steiner vs. The Diamond Express/The York Foundation

Referee: Mickey Jay

Road Agent: Bruno Sammartino

Time Limit: 20 minutes

My Notes: Scott Steiner started the match for his team, and he made it clear that he wanted to start the match against Wallstreet. Instead of getting Wallstreet he started the match against “4C” Kevin Nash who used his size to keep his own against Steiner. Throughout the entire match Wallstreet would only come into the match when Steiner was outside of the ring, and that resulted in the finish of the match with Scott trying to get into the ring and referee Mickey Jay having to restrain him. That allowed Wallstreet to nail Eaton with a low blow, before lifting Eaton up on his shoulder for the Stock Market Crash.

Outcome: Michael Wallstreet pinned Bobby Eaton at 11:06 following a Stock Market Crash

My Grade: C

 

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A brawl started following the match between the Diamond Express and Backlund, Eaton and Zbyszko. With that fight going on Scott Steiner came right into the ring and went to attack Michael Wallstreet, but Terrence Taylor pulled him away, which lasted just long enough for Steiner to drop him with a Frankensteiner! While Scott was distracted doing that Alexandra York slid a steel chair into the ring, and as Scott climbed back to his feet and turned around, Wallstreet caught him with the edge of the chair to the ribs. Throwing the chair down, Wallstreet picked Scott up onto his shoulders and proceeded to drop him back onto the chair with another Stock Market Crash. As he went to walk away, he stopped to kick the downed Scott Steiner one more time.

 

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Match: “Gentleman” Chris Adams vs. El Cubano

Referee: Nick Patrick

Road Agent: Grizzly Smith

Time Limit: 15 minutes

My Notes: Once again this match was all about Chris Adams getting to show off his skill, and El Cubano was made to look like he had almost no chance against the “Gentleman” from the United Kingdom. After the match Adams gestured having a belt across his waist before we went to commercial.

Outcome: Chris Adams pinned El Cubano at 8:22 following a Super Kick

My Grade: D-

 

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Eric Bischoff stood backstage with Ric Flair and Arn Anderson:

 

“We are just 24 hours away from one of the biggest PPV events of the summer, it’s Beach Blast and it is coming your way from Trump Plaza in Atlantic City right on the Boardwalk, right on the beach and what a great summer treat! There are many matches that can claim to be the Main Event, and I’m going to start with you Arn Anderson…you are going to be defending your United States Championship against Sting, do you think you are ready?”

 

“Do you see this belt right here? People doubted I could win the title when I faced Lex Luger, and they doubted I could beat Ron Simmons, and Sting, and Ricky Steamboat but here I am….still the United States Champion. Mark my words, it is going to happen again tomorrow night when I beat Sting and remain the United States Champion.”

 

“Ric, last week you looked positively petrified when it was announced that your match at Beach Blast would be an I Quit match…”

 

“I was scared….scared about what I was going to do to Lex Luger. A few years ago I had an I Quit match against Terry Funk, and he has never been the same….and I liked him. Luger you aren’t going to walk away the winner tomorrow night….because you aren’t going to walk away at all…..WOOOOOOOOOOO!”

 

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Round Two

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Match: WWTI Round 2: Team Northern United States (Allen Ray/Shane Douglas) vs. Team United Kingdom (Dave Finlay/Steven Regal)

Referee: Mark Curtis

Road Agent: Jody Hamilton

Time Limit: 15 minutes

My Notes: While all four men have some decent wrestling skills, this match looked more like a street fight at times. Near the end of the match Shane Douglas attempted to hit a Belly to Belly Suplex, but Finlay fought against the hold and took Douglas down in the middle of the ring and locked on a Fujiwara Armbar that ended the match with a submission victory

Outcome: Dave Finlay made Shane Douglas submit with a Fujiwara Armbar at 7:43

My Grade: C

 

A video played with a narrator talking about how great New York City was, while video was shown of some of the more recognizable landmarks of New York City (Statue of Liberty, Empire State building etc) before ending with the words “get ready…next week it is WCW in NYC!”

 

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Round Two

<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/EddieGuerrero_zps97097cb7.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/EddieGuerrero_zps97097cb7.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo EddieGuerrero_zps97097cb7.jpg"/></a><a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/ElHijodelSanto_zps01dd5266.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/ElHijodelSanto_zps01dd5266.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo ElHijodelSanto_zps01dd5266.jpg"/></a>vs.<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/DeanMalenko_zps2f67485f.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/DeanMalenko_zps2f67485f.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo DeanMalenko_zps2f67485f.jpg"/></a><a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/JoeMalenko_zps75a41490.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/JoeMalenko_zps75a41490.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo JoeMalenko_zps75a41490.jpg"/></a>

Match: WWTI Round 2: Team Mexico (Eddie Guerrero/El Hijo del Santo) vs. Team Southern United States (The Malenko Brothers)

Referee: Dick Woehrle

Road Agent: Bruno Sammartino

Time Limit: 15 minutes

My Notes: While the first WWTI match of the night was an all out brawl, this match was all about the technical wrestling as both teams had great technicians. It was set up to have a slow match before picking up near the end, with both teams looking good at the end of the match, but a draw being the result. Still it was enough to make sure that Team Southern United States would be competing in the immunity tag team match at Beach Blast.

Outcome: Both team went to a time limit draw at 15 minutes, earning each team one point in the WWTI standings

My Grade: C

 

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Magnum T.A stood backstage with Sting and Lex Luger:

 

“Gentleman I know that you heard the comments from your opponents earlier tonight, and I just wanted to get your responses?”

 

“Owwwwwwwww…can you feel that Magnum? All the little Stingers are jacked because they can’t wait for Beach Blast tomorrow night to see me and Lex Luger defeat the Four Horsemen! Tomorrow night I am going to beat Arn Anderson and I am going to become the NEW United States Heavyweight Champion, my FIRST Championship here in WCW…and I can’t wait!”

 

“Anderson, Flair…what you need to realize is that the Four Horsemen is nothing but a disease, one that has ran rampant long enough….and tomorrow night me and Sting….we’re the cure!”

 

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Match: Brian Pillman/Jerry Lynn vs. Dynamite Kid/Kid Lightning

Referee: David Manning

Road Agent: Harley Race

Time Limit: 10 minutes

My Notes: The Cruiserweights kept a great pace, and every time Dynamite Kid and Brian Pillman were in the ring, the veteran schooled the younger Cruiserweight Champion. Finally near the end of the match Pillman walked over and smacked Jerry Lynn to tag out, before leaving the ring and grabbing the Cruiserweight Championship and heading for the back. Without his partner Jerry Lynn did not last for very long before Dynamite Kid ended the match with an Indian Deathlock.

Outcome: Dynamite Kid made Jerry Lynn submit with an Indian Deathlock at 7:46

My Grade: C

 

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Jesse Ventura appeared on the screen to announce that next week when WCW makes its long awaited debut in New York City that there would be a very special match that would see Sting teaming with the Steiner Brothers to take on a Four Horsemen team made up of Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, and Tully Blanchard…and it would be the FIRST match of the night to really set the mood for the fans in New York.

 

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Eric Bischoff stood backstage with Stan Hansen, Terry Funk, and the Great Muta who was still wrapped in his traditional pre-wrestling outfit, before Eric Bischoff could even start to speak Terry Funk cut him off:

 

“Dusty Rhodes you egg sucking dog, I am so glad you are at ringside tonight because tonight the Great Muta is going to mangle your son right in front of your eyes!”

 

“Rhodes, Steamboat…..tomorrow night it is going to be a handicap match because your boy isn’t going to make it to the ring!”

 

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Match: Big Josh/Ron Simmons vs. Harley Race/Vader

Referee: Teddy Long

Road Agent: Jody Hamilton

Time Limit: 15 minutes

My Notes: Harley Race stood outside of the ring for most of the match while Vader fought both men. The end of the match saw Ron Simmons catch Vader with a Shoulder Tackle, causing him to fall backwards towards Harley Race who reached forward to stop Vader from falling over. Referee Teddy Long called that a legal tag, and as Vader and Simmons fought out of the ring and through the crowd Harley Race entered the ring for the final time. Him and Josh went back and forth for a bit, before Harley Race missed when he went for a falling Headdrop on Big Josh who moved out of the ring. Harley Race rolled over on his back holding his head and Big Josh completed a Northern Exposure to get the victory in the history match that saw the end of one of wrestling’s greatest Champions career.

Outcome: Big Josh pinned Harley Race at 7:32 following the Northern Exposure

My Grade: C+

 

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A video played showing the WCW World Tag Team Championship, before focusing on past tag team champions (Ricky Steamboat/Jay Youngblood, the Rock ‘N Roll Express, the Midnight Express, the Road Warriors and the Steiner Brothers) and then transitioned into talking about the triple threat tag team match at Beach Blast between Bam Bam Bigelow/Dan Spivey, the Four Horsemen and the Can-Am Express.

 

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Magnum T.A stood backstage with Ricky ‘The Dragon’ Steamboat and Dustin Rhodes:

 

“Ricky last week you put up a great fight, but you came just short in your shot to become the new United States Champion, how are you feeling?”

 

“I’m not here to make excuses, but I will be the first to admit that I might not have been as focused on the match last week as I should have been with the chance at getting a measure of satisfaction against the Texas Outlaws and the Great Muta right around the corner. It begins tonight when Dustin faces the Great Muta and it is going to come to a conclusion tomorrow night at Beach Blast….come on Dustin, lets go.”

 

Dustin Rhodes looked like he may have wanted to say something, but Steamboat continued to lead him towards the ring entrance for his match against the Great Muta.

 

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Match: Dustin Rhodes vs. The Great Muta

Referee: Randy Anderson

Road Agent: Harley Race

Time Limit: Time Limit Remaining

My Notes: The Great Muta had not even removed his gear before Dustin Rhodes had run across the ring and started to club on Muta. Punching him in the face Dustin backed Muta up into the corner, and went to send him across the ring with an Irish Whip. Rhodes ran across the ring and caught Muta with a Clothesline in the corner, before pulling him out of the corner and setting up for a Bulldog. The Great Muta pushed Rhodes off, and as Rhodes turned around Muta caught him with a Spinkick. Rhodes rolled out of the ring after the blow, and tried to shake it off, but the break did not last long as The Great Muta came flying over the top rope with a Plancha and dropped right down on Rhodes! Muta pulled Rhodes to his feet and rolled him into the ring before climbing to the top turnbuckle. Leaping from the top turnbuckle, Muta was vulnerable to a shot to the gut from Rhodes that flipped him right over. As The Great Muta came to his feet he was ran over by Dustin Rhodes and a Lariat. ‘The Natural’ dropped down and went for the pin fall, but Muta kicked out quickly at one. Dustin went to pull Muta to his feet, but was stopped as The Great Muta nailed him with a Karate Chop to the throat. Climbing to his feet Muta caught Rhodes with a Dropkick and that dropped Rhodes to his back. Running off the ropes The Great Muta went for a Running twisting elbow drop, but Rhodes rolled out of the way. Both men came to their feet and crisscrossed before Rhodes caught Muta with a Snap scoop Powerslam for a two count. Dustin was the first to his feet, but Muta trapped his leg, and sent him to his back with a Dragon screw. Rhodes was slow to come to his feet, and then Muta targeted the leg once more with a Dropkick aimed at the leg. Pulling Rhodes to his feet, Muta sent him into the corner with an Irish Whip before catching him with his patented Space Rolling Elbow. Rhodes fell out of the corner and landed on his face, and The Great Muta ascended to the top rope once more. Before he could come off of the rope, Dustin had bounced back up and tripped him on the top turnbuckle. With Muta straddled across the top turnbuckle, Rhodes climbed onto the second rope in front of him and started to punch away at his head. There was a brief struggled as Rhodes climbed to the top turnbuckle and pulled Muta to his feet….before both men went flying from the top turnbuckle with a Superplex! Both men were down and referee Randy Anderson started a ten count on them, but had to stop as Muta managed to roll over and turn Rhodes into an Inside Cradle for a very close two count. Both men slowly started to climb to their feet, taking the opportunity to smack each other across the face while they were trying to come to their feet. It was the Great Muta who ended that exchange with a Spin Kick that dropped Rhodes to his back….setting up perfectly for Muta to go to the top rope for a Moonsault! BUT DUSTIN MOVED!! As Muta came to his feet, Rhodes caught him running off the ropes with a Running Bulldog which was enough for the three count and one of the biggest victories of his young career!

Outcome: Dustin Rhodes pinned the Great Muta at 18:23 following a Running Bulldog

My Grade: B-

 

Overall Rating: B

 

Prediction Standings:

 

Smasher1311: 3

Beejus: 2

 

*****

 

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WCW Main Event 07/21/1991

 

Location: Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, NJ

Attendance: 19000 (Sell out)

Rating: 0.27 (+0.03)

 

Announcers: Eric Bischoff and Magnum T.A

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Eric Bischoff and Magnum T.A hyped Beach Blast, but Eric also promised a video later on highlighting one of the most famous ‘I Quit’ matches in wrestling history ©

 

The Juicer defeated a debuting Koji Kanemoto with a Frog Splash at 7:57 after Sabu interfered in the match (D+)

 

Gordon Solie hyped the WWTI match later on between Team Japan and Team Mexico, mentioning that the winning team would face Team Southern United Stations at Beach Blast with the winning team being immune from elimination. But he also announced that Jeff Jarrett would be making his in ring debut later tonight with a ‘wrestling exhibition,’ and that he had been personally invited to watch the match ©

 

Big Josh defeated Sgt Buddy Lee Parker at 7:32 following a Northern Lights Suplex (D+)

 

Gordon Soile came out to watch the ‘exhibition’ as Jeff Jarrett made his debut in the ring. He had three opponents who came out from the back, three men who looked in decent shape if not ripped. Jarrett fought the first one, and displayed some technical prowess before dropping him with a Standing Dropkick and getting the pinfall. The next man looked like a bit more of a bodybuilder type and him and Jarrett had a brawl that ended when Jarret dropped him across the second rope with a Drop Toe Hold, and then off the ropes and jumped onto his head with a Leapfrog body guillotine. The man bounced off the ropes holding his throat, and Jarrett pinned him next. It didn’t take long for the exhibition to end as Jarrett quickly got the third man in a Figure-Four leglock for the submission. After he was done, Jarrett walked over and yelled at Gordon Soile “and that’s why I’m the greatest!” before exiting the ring(C-)

 

Team Japan (Masahiro Chono/Osamu Nishimura) defeated Team Mexico (Eddie Guerrero/Heavy Metal) in a WWTI Second Round match when Chono made Heavy Metal give up with the FTS at 8:30 (D+)

 

Video on the ‘I Quit’ steel cage match between Tully Blanchard and Magnum T.A back at Starrcade 1985 (B-)

 

Brian Armstrong defeated brother Steve Armstrong at 8:20 by rolling him up and grabbing tights after Brad Armstrong destracted Steve (D+)

 

Overall Rating: C+

 

Pick 'Em Contest:

 

WCW World Heavyweight Championship: Vader© vs. Ron Simmons

WCW US Heavyweight Championship: Arn Anderson© vs. Sting

WCW World Tag Team Championship: Bam Bam Bigelow/Dan Spivey vs. Can-Am Express vs. Four Horsemen(Barry Windham/Tully Blanchard(

WCW World Television Championship: "Stunning" Steve Austin vs. "Gentleman" Chris Adams

WCW Cruiserweight Championship: Brian Pillman© vs. Dynamite Kid

'I Quit' Match: Lex Luger vs. Ric Flair

Dustin Rhodes/Dusty Rhodes/Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat vs. Great Muta/Texas Outlaws

Diamond Exchange vs. Bobby Eaton/Larry Zbyszko

The Steiner Brothers vs. The York Foundation

WWTI Immunity Match: Team Japan vs. Team Southern United States

[Beejus]

Very good go-home shows before Beach Blast, I really enjoyed the dueling promos from Arn/Flair and Sting/Luger. Both sides sound like must-win events, and that's how you do some awesome heat building in your feuds.

 

Vader

Sting

Four Horsemen

Steve Austin

Dynamite Kid

Ric Flair

Muta/Outlaws

Diamond Exchange

Team SUS

The Steiner Brothers

[smurphy1014]

WCW World Heavyweight Championship: Vader© vs. Ron Simmons

WCW US Heavyweight Championship: Arn Anderson© vs. Sting

WCW World Tag Team Championship: Bam Bam Bigelow/Dan Spivey vs. Can-Am Express vs. Four Horsemen(Barry Windham/Tully Blanchard)

WCW World Television Championship: "Stunning" Steve Austin vs. "Gentleman" Chris Adams

WCW Cruiserweight Championship: Brian Pillman© vs. Dynamite Kid

'I Quit' Match: Lex Luger vs. Ric Flair

Dustin Rhodes/Dusty Rhodes/Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat vs. Great Muta/Texas Outlaws

Diamond Exchange vs. Bobby Eaton/Larry Zbyszko

WWTI Immunity Match: Team Japan vs. Team Southern United States

[tg01]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Beejus" data-cite="Beejus" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Very good go-home shows before Beach Blast, I really enjoyed the dueling promos from Arn/Flair and Sting/Luger. Both sides sound like must-win events, and that's how you do some awesome heat building in your feuds.<p> </p><p> Vader</p><p> Sting</p><p> Four Horsemen</p><p> Steve Austin</p><p> Dynamite Kid</p><p> Ric Flair</p><p> Muta/Outlaws</p><p> Diamond Exchange</p><p> Team SUS</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thank you very much for the kind words, and I'm so glad you are following along.....I've been inspired so much by the new TEW 16 Developers Journal so I'm really hoping that this won't take months to get back to normal.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="smurphy1014" data-cite="smurphy1014" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>WCW World Heavyweight Championship: <strong>Vader©</strong> vs. Ron Simmons<p> WCW US Heavyweight Championship: <strong>Arn Anderson©</strong> vs. Sting</p><p> WCW World Tag Team Championship: Bam Bam Bigelow/Dan Spivey vs. Can-Am Express vs. <strong>Four Horsemen(Barry Windham/Tully Blanchard)</strong></p><p> WCW World Television Championship:<strong> "Stunning" Steve Austin </strong>vs. "Gentleman" Chris Adams</p><p> WCW Cruiserweight Championship: <strong>Brian Pillman©</strong> vs. Dynamite Kid</p><p> 'I Quit' Match: Lex Luger vs. <strong>Ric Flair</strong></p><p> <strong>Dustin Rhodes/Dusty Rhodes/Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat</strong> vs. Great Muta/Texas Outlaws</p><p> <strong>Diamond Exchange</strong> vs. Bobby Eaton/Larry Zbyszko</p><p> WWTI Immunity Match: <strong>Team Japan</strong> vs. Team Southern United States</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thank you so much for the predictions, for both of you and anyone else who wants to add their picks, I realized I missed a match....namely The Steiner Brothers vs. The York Foundation....so if you want to update and add the pick for that match as well.</p>

[tg01]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><a href="</p><a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/WCWBeachBlast_zpsueolkvho.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/WCWBeachBlast_zpsueolkvho.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/WCWBeachBlast_zpsueolkvho.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/WCWBeachBlast_zpsueolkvho.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo WCWBeachBlast_zpsueolkvho.jpg"/></a><p> </p><p> <strong>Location: Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, NJ</strong></p><p><strong> Attendance: 19000 (Sell Out)</strong></p><p><strong> PPV Buyrate: 2.36(-0.37)</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>"Two Words. Five Letters. I Quit."</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Announcers: Jim Ross, Gordon Solie, and Paul E Dangerously</strong></p><p> <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/GordonSolie_zps0d11e533.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/GordonSolie_zps0d11e533.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/GordonSolie_zps0d11e533.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/GordonSolie_zps0d11e533.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo GordonSolie_zps0d11e533.jpg"/></a><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></p><p> </p><p> <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></p><p> <strong>WCW US Championship</strong></p><p> </p><p> <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><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>vs.</strong></span><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/Sting8_zps3fd84316.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/Sting8_zps3fd84316.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/Sting8_zps3fd84316.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/Sting8_zps3fd84316.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Sting photo Sting8_zps3fd84316.jpg"/></a></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Match:</strong> WCW United States Heavyweight Championship: Arn Anderson© vs. Sting<p> <strong>Referee:</strong> Randy Anderson </p><p> <strong>Road Agent:</strong> Harley Race</p><p> <strong>Time Limit:</strong> 30 minutes</p><p> <strong>My Notes:</strong> The fans erupted once “Turbo Charged” started to play and The Man Called Sting made his way out from the back, past the faux beach scene that had been set up at the front of the entranceway. Fans cheers were hushed as Arn Anderson walked out, but there was definitely respect still there for the United States Champion. Tension was evident as both men stood across from each other in the ring with the crowd surrounding them waiting for the show to begin. Looking to break the tension, and maybe play some mind games, Sting threw his hands up to his mouth and threw his head back to let out his trademark howl. Cooly Anderson responded by throwing up the four fingers of the Four Horsemen, showing he would not be intimidated. Finally the two men took a step towards each other and locked up and the match was on! Out of the collar and elbow tie up, Anderson locked on a Side Headlock that Sting broke by lifting Arn up and dropping him with a Belly to Back Suplex. Breaking the hold, ‘The Enforcer’ quickly rolled out of the ring to the outside. Sting went over and sat down on the middle rope, and gestured for Anderson to climb into the ring, but the US Champion refused to enter unless Sting backed up. When Arn finally did enter the ring once more he ran at Sting and kicked him in the gut before going for a DDT attempt, but was forced back into the corner by the stronger Sting forcing the break. From the corner Sting launched Anderson across to the opposite corner with an Irish Whip. Running from corner to corner, Sting leapt into the air for the Stinger Splash, but Anderson dropped down and rolled out of the ring once more. Sting managed to put out his arms to stop his momentum and blocked himself from going head first into the top turnbuckle. Slowly Arn climbed up onto the ring apron, but this time Sting wasn’t going to wait for him. The challenger ran at Anderson and threw a punch that Anderson managed to block. Arn followed up with an eye gouge, before he grabbed Sting by the head and ran across the ring apron and went to bounce it off the turnbuckle. Sting managed to block it and then went to do the same to Arn, but this time it was Arn who blocked and he sent Sting’s head into the turnbuckle. As Sting stumbled backwards, Anderson climbed to the top rope before dropping off with an attempted Double Axe Handle that ended poorly for him as Sting punched him in the gut and flipped him over. ‘The Enforcer’ climbed to his feet and Sting caught him with a big boot to the face that flipped him over the top rope and to the outside of the ring once more. Outside the ring Anderson threw his hands up, walked around to the timekeepers table and grabbed the United States title and started to walk towards the back with it. Fans were booing loudly, when Sting dropped out of the ring and went after Anderson and dragged him back towards the ring. Sting rolled him under the ropes and into the ring, before sliding under the ropes. That was the opening that Anderson needed as he dropped an elbow to the back of Sting’s head and took over from there. After a couple of elbow drops to the back of the head, Anderson pulled Sting to his feet and sent him off the ropes, catching him coming back with a Spinebuster! ONE….TWO…TH…STING KICKED OUT! Without any hesitation Anderson pulled Sting over and applied a Chinlock. With the fans supporting him, Sting climbed to his feet to break the hold, and Anderson nailed him in the back of the head with a couple of clubbing blows. Sting responded with a Reverse Chop to the side of the head that dazed Anderson. Sting ran off the ropes and dropped Anderson with a One Handed Bulldog. Both men were slow coming to their feet, and when they did Anderson called for a Collar and Eblow tie up once more. They locked up and Anderson sent Sting off of the ropes, and as Sting bounced back Anderson put his head down and Sting jumped over him with a Leap Front. As he came back towards Anderson who had spun around to face him, Sting waited until he dropped his head and then jumped over looking for a Sunset Flip. It looked like Anderson was going to fall backwards…but then he dropped straight down and grabbed Sting’s legs and bent forward trying for a pin fall. Using his leg strength, Sting forced Anderson backwards and got his own pin fall attempt. Both men came to their feet and Anderson kicked Sting in the gut, and then dropped him with a DDT. To his surprised Sting popped back up and flexed his muscles, and Anderson freaked out and called for a time out. Instead Sting caught him with an Inverted Atomic Drop, followed by a Tombstone Piledriver, before he ascended to the top turnbuckle. As Anderson came to his feet, he saw where Sting was, and was worried about getting nailed with a Flying Crossbody, so he dropped to his back thinking that Sting would overshoot him. Instead that was exactly what Sting was hoping for, as he simply stepped off of the turnbuckle and grabbed Anderson’s legs. After a struggle….Sting flipped him over into the Scorpion Deathlock!! Desperately Anderson tried to get to the ropes, but he didn’t have enough left and he was forced to submit! </p><p> <strong>Outcome:</strong> Sting wins with the Scorpion Deathlock at 17:40 to become the NEW WCW United States Heavyweight Champion</p><p> <strong>My Grade:</strong> A</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><a href="</p><a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/2jbtzz5_zps1fd9d08c.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/2jbtzz5_zps1fd9d08c.png.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/2jbtzz5_zps1fd9d08c.png" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/2jbtzz5_zps1fd9d08c.png"</a> border="0" alt=" photo 2jbtzz5_zps1fd9d08c.png"/></a><p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Immunity Match</strong></span></p><p> <a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/DeanMalenko_zps2f67485f.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/DeanMalenko_zps2f67485f.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/DeanMalenko_zps2f67485f.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/DeanMalenko_zps2f67485f.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo DeanMalenko_zps2f67485f.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/JoeMalenko_zps75a41490.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/JoeMalenko_zps75a41490.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/JoeMalenko_zps75a41490.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/JoeMalenko_zps75a41490.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo JoeMalenko_zps75a41490.jpg"/></a><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>vs.</strong></span><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/MasahiroChono1_zps370f6dea.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/MasahiroChono1_zps370f6dea.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/MasahiroChono1_zps370f6dea.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/MasahiroChono1_zps370f6dea.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo MasahiroChono1_zps370f6dea.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/OsamuNishimura_zps433027ba.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/OsamuNishimura_zps433027ba.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/OsamuNishimura_zps433027ba.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/OsamuNishimura_zps433027ba.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo OsamuNishimura_zps433027ba.jpg"/></a></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Match:</strong>WWTI Immunity Match: Team Southern United States (The Malenko Brothers) vs. Team Japan (Masahiro Chono/Osamu Nishimura)<p> <strong>Referee:</strong> Mark Curtis</p><p> <strong>Road Agent:</strong> Grizzly Smith</p><p> <strong>Time Limit:</strong> 15 minutes</p><p> <strong>My Notes:</strong> The Malenko’s and Osamu Nishimura went quick to work wrestling a mat based match as was their specialty. On the outside Chono looked on with a serious look on his face and was yelling instructions at Nishimura in Japanese. Finally he called for the tag and he came into the ring and started to overpower the Malenko Brothers. Soon they turned the tide with their wrestling skills, and Chono tagged out to Nishimura. Momentum continued in their favour though as they isolated Nishimura and soon Dean made Nishimura submit with the Texas Cloverleaf to earn immunity </p><p> <strong>Outcome:</strong> Dean Malenko made Nishimura submit with the Texas Cloverleaf at 6:57</p><p> <strong>My Grade:</strong> C</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><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;"><p><a href="</p><a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/2jbtzz5_zps1fd9d08c.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/2jbtzz5_zps1fd9d08c.png.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/2jbtzz5_zps1fd9d08c.png" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/2jbtzz5_zps1fd9d08c.png"</a> border="0" alt=" photo 2jbtzz5_zps1fd9d08c.png"/></a><p> </p><p> After the match the rest of the competitors in the WWTI started to walk out from the back, but in the ring Chono wasn’t quite done as he pulled Nishimura to his feet, and then ran him over with a Yakuza kick before leaving the ring in disgust. Chono walked past the judges who were on their way to the ring, and they tried to stop him but he just continued to walk on to the back. An irate Bruno Sammartino climbed into the ring and grabbed the microphone:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>“You know I have had to put up with a lot in this business, but I have never seen such disrespect. You do not attack your partner, and then walk out of this ring and walk to the back without even listening to what we have to say. As far as I’m concerned you don’t deserve to be in this ring, and you won’t be in this ring because you just made this REALLY easy! Masahiro Chono…you are eliminated!”</strong></p><p> </p><p> Sammartino was pacing angrily in the ring, when Mark Cuban walked over and took the microphone away from him:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>“This second month of the WWTI we have really started to see some great competitors in the ring, there is one team in particular that I can see almost all of the members making their way onto the Main Roster because they are so skilled in the ring. Unfortunately that means there is one member who Is not quite up to their level, and it sucks for him, but being in the same team as them really highlights it. And that is why the second wrestler eliminated is….Biff Wellington.”</strong></p><p> </p><p> There was a sigh of relief from the rest of the wrestlers in the North American Conference as they all said good bye to the departing Biff Wellington, but they knew that they were safe now as Gordon Soile took the microphone:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>“Everything that was just said about Team Canada is true, and that is why the first six month contract we are going to announce this time will go to their team Captain….Chris Benoit!”</strong></p><p> </p><p> Benoit had just had to say goodbye to one of his good friends, and now he had a contract in WCW and he wished good luck to his former teammates the Western Canadian Rush. Solie offered the microphone to Bruno, but he was still to annoyed so Mark Cuban took the microphone back.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>“For the final contract, there is a wrestler who has been battling very bravely with an injury, and he has done it will continuing to wrestle at an elevated level, and that is why we are proud to welcome to the main roster…David Finlay!”</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><a href="</p><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><p> <strong>WCW Cruiserweight Championship</strong></p><p> <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><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>vs.</strong></span><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/DynamiteKid1_zps2cc3a77b.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/DynamiteKid1_zps2cc3a77b.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/DynamiteKid1_zps2cc3a77b.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/DynamiteKid1_zps2cc3a77b.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo DynamiteKid1_zps2cc3a77b.jpg"/></a></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Match:</strong>WCW Cruiserweight Championship: Brian Pillman© vs. Dynamite Kid<p> <strong>Referee:</strong> David Manning</p><p> <strong>Road Agent:</strong> Terry Taylor</p><p> <strong>Time Limit:</strong> 15 minutes</p><p> <strong>My Notes:</strong> Pillman had just finished unclasping the Cruiserweight Championship from around his waist when Dynamite Kid decided it was time for the match to begin as he ran Pillman over with an incredibly hard Clothesline. Pulling Pillman to his feet the Challenger sent him over with a stiff Snap Suplex. Looking to follow up on that, Dynamite pulled Pillman up once more and set him up for a Tombstone Piledriver looking to regain the Cruiserweight Championship in quick fashion. Fortunately for his title reign, Pillman was able to wiggle off of the shoulders of Dynamite, but before he could press his advantage Kid caught him with a reverse elbow to the jaw that caused Pillman to fall against the ropes. Kid caught Pillman with an European Uppercut, and slowly the champion fell to his butt and then rolled under the bottom rope. Dynamite pulled him to his feet, and then brought back into the ring with a Suplex before going to the top rope…and nailing a Diving Headbutt! Everyone was shocked when Pillman managed to kick out before the three count, so much os that Kid had to ask referee David Manning just to make sure. Looking to end it Kid went up for another one, but Pillman stopped him with a Dropkick that caused Kid to fall down across the top turnbuckle. Pillman gestured to how smart he was, while Kid tried to pull himself back up….only to have Pillman catch him with another Dropkick that caused Kid to fall down to the mat below! Rolling out of the ring, Pillman pulled up the protecting matting that was covering the floor of the arena before yelling he was going to ‘end it’ once and for all. Pulling Kid up, Pillman attempted to hit a Tornado DDT off of the ring apron, but Kid blocked and dropped Pillman onto the exposed concrete floor with a Gutwrench Suplex. Both men were hurting as Dynamite rolled Pillman into the ring, before sliding after him, only for Pillman to pop up and catch him with the Tornado DDT! Pillman was furious when Kid managed to kick out, and started to grab his hair in desperation as he couldn’t figure out how to defeat Dynamite. Finally he rolled out of the ring and grabbed a steel chair which he slid back into the ring. Before he could use it, David Manning intercepted him, and grabbed the steel chair. While Manning was dealing with that, Pillman quickly grabbed the Cruiserweight Championship belt which had been left laying the ring and he nailed a dazed Kid with the belt! When Manning turned back around Pillman was covering Dynamite….ONE….TWO…DYNAMITE KICKED OUT! Pillman was running around the ring kicking the bottom rope as he could not believe it! As Kid slowly climbed to his feet, Pillman went to the outside, waited for Kid to stand up….and then nailed the Air Pillman! ONE….TWO…THREE…IT WAS OVER! An exuberant Pillman grabbed the Cruiserweight title and held it closely as he walked towards the back, while a very emotional Dynamite Kid slowly exited the ring and walked towards the back. </p><p> <strong>Outcome:</strong> Brian Pillman defeated Dynamite Kid at 8:20 following an Air Pillman</p><p> <strong>My Grade:</strong> C</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><a href="</p><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><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>vs.</strong></span><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 href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/TerrenceTaylor_zps41252c27.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/TerrenceTaylor_zps41252c27.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/TerrenceTaylor_zps41252c27.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/TerrenceTaylor_zps41252c27.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo TerrenceTaylor_zps41252c27.jpg"/></a><strong>w/</strong> <a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/AlexandraYork_zpsdf9ce873.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/AlexandraYork_zpsdf9ce873.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/AlexandraYork_zpsdf9ce873.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/AlexandraYork_zpsdf9ce873.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo AlexandraYork_zpsdf9ce873.jpg"/></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Match:</strong> The Steiner Brothers vs. The York Foundation<p> <strong>Referee:</strong> Teddy Long</p><p> <strong>Road Agent:</strong> Grizzly Smith</p><p> <strong>Time Limit:</strong> 15 minutes</p><p> <strong>Road Agent Observations:</strong> Alexandra York did a great job at ringside</p><p> <strong>My Notes:</strong> Michael Wallstreet had to figure that the Steiner Brothers would be easy picking after the attacks in the past weeks, but that quickly proved to be wrong. More angry than hurt, the Steiner Brothers easily tore Terrence Taylor apart with Suplexes and Clotheslines, to the point that Wallstreet would not even tag into the match. Mercifully Scott Steiner finally ended it with a Frankensteiner, and he was staring bullets at Michael Wallstreet across the ring as the referee made the three count!</p><p> <strong>Outcome:</strong> Scott Steiner pinned Terrence Taylor at 5:52 following a Frankensteiner</p><p> <strong>My Grade:</strong> C</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><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;"><p><a href="</p><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 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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><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/LarryZbyszko1_zpsba108d72.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/LarryZbyszko1_zpsba108d72.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/LarryZbyszko1_zpsba108d72.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/LarryZbyszko1_zpsba108d72.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo LarryZbyszko1_zpsba108d72.jpg"/></a><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>vs.</strong></span><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/KevinNash_zpsd2e0a2a0.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/KevinNash_zpsd2e0a2a0.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/KevinNash_zpsd2e0a2a0.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/KevinNash_zpsd2e0a2a0.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo KevinNash_zpsd2e0a2a0.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/ScottHall1_zpsccc4bd4c.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/ScottHall1_zpsccc4bd4c.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/ScottHall1_zpsccc4bd4c.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/ScottHall1_zpsccc4bd4c.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo ScottHall1_zpsccc4bd4c.jpg"/></a><strong>w/</strong> <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></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Match:</strong> Bobby Eaton/Larry Zbyszko vs. The Diamond Exchange<p> <strong>Referee:</strong> Dick Woehrle</p><p> <strong>Road Agent:</strong> Bruno Sammartino</p><p> <strong>Time Limit:</strong> 15 minutes</p><p> <strong>Road Agent Observations:</strong> Gordon Solie and Paul E Dangerously really clash on commentary</p><p> <strong>My Notes:</strong> It was not the first time these teams had faced off, but there was one big difference as Eaton and Zbyszko were escorted by Bob Backlund who was there to counter Diamond Dallas Page. He was kept busy throughout the match as DDP was willing to intervene at any moment, but Backlund was always there to pull him off of the ring apron. Finally Diamond Dallas Page smacked Backlund across the face, and when Bob went after him Scott Hall had to drop off of the ring apron and get between them. In the ring it allowed Larry Zbyszko to take Kevin Nash out with a Chop Block, while Bobby Eaton went to the top turnbuckle. Larry walked over and tagged out, before launching Eaton across the ring with the moved called the Rocket Launcher when the Midnight Expressed used it! That was enough to secure the three count! </p><p> <strong>Outcome:</strong> Bobby Eaton pinned Kevin Nash at 6:59 following a Rocket Launcher</p><p> <strong>My Grade:</strong> C-</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><a href="</p><a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/biggold4_zps7d5b83be.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/biggold4_zps7d5b83be.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/biggold4_zps7d5b83be.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/biggold4_zps7d5b83be.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="WCW World photo biggold4_zps7d5b83be.jpg"/></a><p> <strong>WCW World Heavyweight Championship</strong></p><p> <a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW92/Vader%2010_zpscu2lxdkd.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW92/Vader%2010_zpscu2lxdkd.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW92/Vader%2010_zpscu2lxdkd.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW92/Vader%2010_zpscu2lxdkd.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo Vader 10_zpscu2lxdkd.jpg"/></a><strong>w/</strong><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/HarleyRace_zpsd360117b.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/HarleyRace_zpsd360117b.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/HarleyRace_zpsd360117b.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/HarleyRace_zpsd360117b.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo HarleyRace_zpsd360117b.jpg"/></a><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>vs.</strong></span><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></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Match:</strong> WCW World Heavyweight Championship: Vader© vs. Ron Simmons<p> <strong>Referee:</strong> Nick Patrick</p><p> <strong>Road Agent:</strong> Bruno Sammartino</p><p> <strong>Time Limit:</strong> 30 minutes</p><p> <strong>My Notes:</strong> Ron Simmons made his way out first, before the World Heavyweight Champion made his way out with Harley Race at his side. Referee Nick Patrick held the WCW world Championship in the air for all the fans to see before calling for the bell to ring. Vader began the match with a hard blow to the side of Ron’s head, but he looked shock that it had no effect. Instead Simmons fired back with three blows of his own that seemed to annoy Vader as he fired back with one of his own, and soon the two men were just firing back and forth at each other in rapid succession. The World Champion ended that when he went for a Clothesline, but Simmons ducked under that and instead jumped up and wrapped his arms and legs around Vader’s arms and tried to take Vader down with a Crucifix pin fall. Vader blocked it at first, so Simmons drove his elbow into Vader’s head until he fell backwards, allowing Simmons to get a two count. It was the challenger who was on his feet first and he ran off of the ropes as Vader stood up and caught him with a Shoulder Tackle that barely rocked Vader. Running off the ropes once more, Simmons left his feet this time and that was enough to cause Vader to fall backwards against the ropes. The challenger went for an Irish Whip off of the ropes, but Vader grabbed onto the top rope and would not be pulled off of it. Finally he pulled Simmons towards him and nailed him with a Head Butt that stunned Simmons. Coming off the ropes Vader fired away with shots to the head and the midsection, before he kicked Simmons and dropped him with a Powerbomb! ONE….TWO…THR….SIMMONS GOT HIS FOOT ON THE BOTTOM ROPE! Climbing to his feet Vader bounced off the ropes before going for a Splash, but Simmons got his knees up and Vader landed on them. It seemed to do some damage to both of them, but Simmons did get to his feet first and surprised everyone in the arena when he pulled Vader to his feet and dropped him with a Thrust Spinebuster! Fans were even more shocked when he pulled a dazed Vader to his feet, pushed him off the ropes and spun him over with an All American Slam. Simmons went for the pin fall and the fans counted to three, but referee Nick Patrick was distracted by Harley Race who had climbed up on the ring apron. Simmons got to his feet and went over and pushed Race off of the apron, but he turned around right into a hard shot from the Champion that seemed to almost knock Simmons out. Two Powerbombs later and Vader got the pin fall victory </p><p> <strong>Outcome:</strong> Vader pinned Ron Simmons at 10:46</p><p> <strong>My Grade:</strong> B</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><a href="</p><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><p> <strong>WCW World Tag Team Championship</strong></p><p> <a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/BamBamBigelow_zps63337564.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/BamBamBigelow_zps63337564.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/BamBamBigelow_zps63337564.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/BamBamBigelow_zps63337564.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo BamBamBigelow_zps63337564.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/DanSpivey_zps3c6d6b7d.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/DanSpivey_zps3c6d6b7d.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/DanSpivey_zps3c6d6b7d.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/DanSpivey_zps3c6d6b7d.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo DanSpivey_zps3c6d6b7d.jpg"/></a><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>vs.</strong></span><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/OwenHart1_zpsa0253a0c.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/OwenHart1_zpsa0253a0c.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/OwenHart1_zpsa0253a0c.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/OwenHart1_zpsa0253a0c.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo OwenHart1_zpsa0253a0c.jpg"/></a><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><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>vs.</strong></span><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/BarryWindham_zpsb7f5eee1.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/BarryWindham_zpsb7f5eee1.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/BarryWindham_zpsb7f5eee1.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/BarryWindham_zpsb7f5eee1.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo BarryWindham_zpsb7f5eee1.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/TullyBlanchard_zpsa9c99dc0.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/TullyBlanchard_zpsa9c99dc0.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/TullyBlanchard_zpsa9c99dc0.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/TullyBlanchard_zpsa9c99dc0.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo TullyBlanchard_zpsa9c99dc0.jpg"/></a></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Match:</strong> WCW World Tag Team Championship: Bam Bam Bigelow/Dan Spivey© vs. Can-Am Express vs. Four Horsemen<p> <strong>Referee:</strong> David Manning</p><p> <strong>Road Agent:</strong> Jody Hamilton</p><p> <strong>Time Limit:</strong> 20 minutes</p><p> <strong>My Notes:</strong> Dan Spivey started the match with the Z-Man who may still be smarting from the match at The Great American Bash. It was a matchup of speed against strength, and that continued when both men tagged out to their respective partners. They kept tagging amongst themselves, leaving the Four Horsemen stewing on the outside; but finally Bam Bam ended up in the wrong corner and Tully tagged himself in. From there the Four Horsemen took turns working over Owen Hart, and it culminated in Tully Blanchard hitting a Slingshot Suplex, but he got cocky and raised the Four Horsemen logo up at Bam Bam Bigelow who reached over the top rope and smacked Tully across the face…tagging himself in! This turned into a brawl as all the wrestlers got into the ring, and it ended with Spivey and Z-Man fighting with Tully and Barry outside of the ring. Owen Hart went to the top rope and jumped off with a Dropkick that Bam Bam blocked, and Owen landed right on the injured back that the Horseman had been working on. Before Owen could recover, Bigelow flipped him over into a Boston Crab and shortly after Owen gave up ending the match and allowing Bigelow and Spivey to retain the Tag titles.</p><p> <strong>Outcome:</strong> C+</p><p> <strong>My Grade:</strong> Bam Bam Bigelow made Owen Hart submit with a Boston Crab at 7:04</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><a href="</p><a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/DustinRhodes1_zpsbdf090cc.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/DustinRhodes1_zpsbdf090cc.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/DustinRhodes1_zpsbdf090cc.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/DustinRhodes1_zpsbdf090cc.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo DustinRhodes1_zpsbdf090cc.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/DustyRhodes2_zpsa8829efe.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/DustyRhodes2_zpsa8829efe.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/DustyRhodes2_zpsa8829efe.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/DustyRhodes2_zpsa8829efe.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo DustyRhodes2_zpsa8829efe.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/RickySteamboat92_zps9a047c5c.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/RickySteamboat92_zps9a047c5c.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/RickySteamboat92_zps9a047c5c.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/RickySteamboat92_zps9a047c5c.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo RickySteamboat92_zps9a047c5c.jpg"/></a><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>vs.</strong></span><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/Great%20Muta_zpscmaukybp.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/Great%20Muta_zpscmaukybp.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/Great%20Muta_zpscmaukybp.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/Great%20Muta_zpscmaukybp.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo Great Muta_zpscmaukybp.jpg"/></a><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><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/TerryFunk1_zps09dabf1b.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/TerryFunk1_zps09dabf1b.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/TerryFunk1_zps09dabf1b.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/TerryFunk1_zps09dabf1b.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo TerryFunk1_zps09dabf1b.jpg"/></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Match:</strong>Dustin Rhodes/Dusty Rhodes/Ricky ‘The Dragon’ Steamboat vs. The Great Muta/The Texas Outlaws<p> <strong>Referee:</strong> Randy Anderson</p><p> <strong>Road Agent:</strong> Harley Race</p><p> <strong>Time Limit:</strong> 20 minutes</p><p> <strong>My Notes:</strong> Dustin Rhodes wanted to start the match, but Dusty said he wanted to start the match since he had a lot to prove against all three men. At first he did have the advantage against Stan Hansen, and soon Hansen had to tag out to Terry Funk. Once again Rhodes was in control, until Hansen snuck into the ring and nailed Rhodes in the back of the head which allowed them to take over. This lasted for a few minutes, until Rhodes went towards his corner, where Dustin was reaching out….and Dusty tagged out to Ricky Steamboat! ‘The Dragon’ came into the ring with Chops for everyone and the fans were going crazy as him and The Great Muta locked up in the middle of the ring. Steamboat caught him with a Standing Dropkick. Hansen and Funk ran into the ring, and Dusty Rhodes re-entered the ring and nailed all three men with Bionic Elbows!! The fans were going crazy as Dustin Rhodes slid into the ring with a steel chair….AND NAILED HIS FATHER WITH THE STEEL CHAIR!!! No one knew what to do as he nailed Rhodes once more with the steel chair and dropped him to his back. He threw the chair down in disgust and left the ring, with Ricky Steamboat following after him trying to reason with him. Referee Randy Anderson had lost track of who was legal, or whether the match should already have been ended by disqualification, so when The Great Muta dropped onto Dusty Rhodes with a Moonsault he reluctantly counted the three to end the match, but everyone was in shock at what they had just witnessed. </p><p> <strong>Outcome:</strong> The Great Muta pinned Dusty Rhodes at 7:11 following a Moonsault</p><p> <strong>My Grade:</strong> C</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><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;"><p>A video packaged played that started to promote WCW in NYC…and then it morphed into a close up on a crown with the words “Next week WCW cordially invites you….to the debut of the King” written in calligraphy on an official looking invitation.</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><a href="</p><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> <p> <strong>WCW World Television Championship</strong></p><p> <a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/SteveAustin91_zps78cd922e.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/SteveAustin91_zps78cd922e.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/SteveAustin91_zps78cd922e.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/SteveAustin91_zps78cd922e.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo SteveAustin91_zps78cd922e.jpg"/></a><strong>w/</strong><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/LadyBlossom_zpsf6120d13.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/LadyBlossom_zpsf6120d13.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/LadyBlossom_zpsf6120d13.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/LadyBlossom_zpsf6120d13.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo LadyBlossom_zpsf6120d13.jpg"/></a><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>vs.</strong></span><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/ChrisAdams_zpsad0a9f1f.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WWTI/ChrisAdams_zpsad0a9f1f.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/ChrisAdams_zpsad0a9f1f.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WWTI/ChrisAdams_zpsad0a9f1f.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo ChrisAdams_zpsad0a9f1f.jpg"/></a></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Match:</strong> WCW World Television Championship: “Stunning” Steve Austin© vs. “Gentleman” Chris Adams<p> <strong>Referee:</strong> Mickey Jay</p><p> <strong>Road Agent:</strong> Jody Hamilton</p><p> <strong>Time Limit:</strong> 15 minutes</p><p> <strong>My Notes:</strong> This match was incredibly personal, and it was obvious from the moment the bell rang that it was not going to be a wrestling match so much as it was going to be a brawl. Both men fought in the ring, outside the ring (where Austin smashed Adams face into the ring post), and into the crowd were Austin tried to drop Adams onto the floor with a Piledriver just to have Adams back body drop him on the floor. Finally the ended up back in the ring, where Adams tried to end it with a Superkick that Austin caught, and then spun him around and tried for a Stun Gun, but Adams countered that into a Sleeper Hold. When it looked like Austin might lose, Lady Blossom jumped up on the ring apron, and Adams went over to talk to her….and she slapped him across the face! Adams was in shock, but before he could do anything else Austin spun him around and lifted him up for a Stun Gun to get the three count</p><p> <strong>Outcome:</strong> “Stunning” Steve Austin pinned Adams at 8:10 following a Stun Gun</p><p> <strong>My Grade:</strong> C-</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><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;"><p><a href="</p><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><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW92/Vader%2010_zpscu2lxdkd.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW92/Vader%2010_zpscu2lxdkd.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW92/Vader%2010_zpscu2lxdkd.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW92/Vader%2010_zpscu2lxdkd.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo Vader 10_zpscu2lxdkd.jpg"/></a><a href="<a href="http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/HarleyRace_zpsd360117b.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/th3gr81/media/WCW91/HarleyRace_zpsd360117b.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/HarleyRace_zpsd360117b.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o687/th3gr81/WCW91/HarleyRace_zpsd360117b.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo HarleyRace_zpsd360117b.jpg"/></a><p> </p><p> Backstage Vader was sitting down in his locker room, with a bag of ice on his hand after the battle with Ron Simmons when Jesse Ventura walked in:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>“Champ, I have to say that was a really amazing title defense you just had against Vader, with only one, major blemish. I just wanted to come by and say you had better ice your hands up really good and get ready, because after what I saw tonight I am here to let you know you will be defending your title next Saturday in New York City against….Ron Simmons! And Harley, I may not be able to keep you away from the ring, but I am going to arrange a little surprise to make sure this time you don’t interfere and ruin a great match again!”</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><a href="</p><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><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>vs.</strong></span><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></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35803" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Match:</strong> ‘I Quit’ Match: Lex Luger vs. Ric Flair<p> <strong>Referee:</strong> Nick Patrick</p><p> <strong>Road Agent:</strong> Bruno Sammartino</p><p> <strong>Time Limit:</strong> PPV time remaining</p><p> <strong>My Notes:</strong> ‘The Nature Boy’ Ric Flair made his way out for the Main Event, styling and profiling as only he can. Before he could make it down all the way to the ring though he was suddenly attacked from behind by an angry Lex Luger. Luger grabbed Flair by the hair and threw him into the sand dune set up near the front entrance. Flair was still wearing his robe as Lex Luger picked him up dropped him on top of a picnic table that had also been set up. The fans were surprised, but also vocally pleased at this new aggression that Luger was showing. He pulled Flair off of the table and threw him into the guard railing that protected the fans from the action, before dragging him down the aisle and tossing him into the ring to officially begin the match. As Luger climbed into the ring, Flair was on his knees and was begging for Lex to give him a moment. Lex responded by kicking him in the face and dropping Flair to his back. Pulling Flair up, Luger threw him over the tope rope and Flair crashed to the mat beside the announcers table. Luger dropped out beside him, pulled Flair up and bounced him off of the wooden table that Jim Ross, Paul E Dangerously and Gordon Solie were all sitting at beside the ring. Grabbing Flair by the robe, Luger dragged him across the table and threw him off of the table and onto the ring steps. Desperately Flair ran away from Luger and rolled into the ring, and Luger followed after him. The former World Heavyweight Champion went to grab Flair, but all he got was a handful of ring robe as Flair managed to get out of the robe. Distracted Luger threw the robe over the rope to the outside, which gave Flair the opportunity to get his first offensive move in by dropping Luger with a low blow. That was the opening that Flair needed to take over, as he dropped Luger to the mat and started to work over his leg. This led to him locking on the Figure Four, and desperately Lex pulled himself to the ropes, but even when he made it to the ropes the referee couldn’t force Flair to break the hold since it was a No Disqualification match. Instead he had to lean over with the microphone and asked Luger if he was ready to quit. He wasn’t ready to quit, but it did allow him to grab the microphone away from Nick Patrick. Grabbing Flair by the hair, Luger pulled him in close and smacked him in the face with the microphone with a loud thud. Once….twice….on the third time Flair did break the Figure Four. As Flair tried to crawl away, Luger stood up and using the microphone cord he wrapped it around the neck of Flair and tried to choke him out. It took a reverse mule kick to the groin to break that, and Flair rolled out of the ring and grabbed a steel chair that he closed up and slid back into the ring with. As Flair went to swing it, Luger automatically protected his head which allowed Flair to instead smash Luger in the knee with it. Once more Flair swung and caught him in the knee, before a third shot was aimed at the head and it caused Luger to fall to his back. Once more Flair swung the chair, but this time it was aimed downwards at the knee. Lex had no choice but to roll out of the ring to try and get some separation, but Flair followed after him and ran at Lex and drove the edge of the chair into the back of his leg and dropped him. Throwing the chair down, Flair let out a loud WOOOOOOOO before turning back towards Luger who caught him with a forearm to the gut. One more bent Flair over, and Lex locked up with him and lifted him up into the air with a Suplex onto the floor. Both men were slow as they climbed back into the ring, with Lex noticeably limping along the way. Grabbing Flair he sent him flying into the corner with an Irish Whip, but Flair flipped up over the turnbuckle and ran along the ring apron to the other side. Lex intercepted him at the top turnbuckle, and sent him flying across the ring and crashing to his back once more, but he also collapsed due to the bad leg. As both men came to their feet, Lex went to pick Flair up onto his back with the Torture Rack, but his leg went out from beneath him and both men collapsed to the mat once more. As they came to their feet, Flair caught Lex with a couple of hard Chops, the second which sent Lex to his back. Once again Ric locked on the Figure Four, this time right in the middle of the ring and Lex didn’t have the strength to get the ropes. Just when it looked like he was fading, the fans cheers got louder and louder, and it was enough to revive Lex who started to fight against the hold. Finally he was able to flip the hold over, and now the pain was on Flair until he broke the hold. It was ‘The Nature Boy’ who made it to his feet first, but Lex suddenly exploded to his feet and ran Flair over with the Running Forearm! Flair went down, quickly came to his feet….and then flopped forward and onto his face. A sudden burst of energy seemed to envelope Lex Luger as he grabbed the steel chair, waited for Flair to stand up and then nailed him hard across the once broken back with it. He nailed Flair three more times, before ‘The Nature Boy’ fell to the mat in pain. Lex didn’t stop there as he rapidly nailed Flair in the back four or five more times, before throwing the chair to the side and called for the Torture Rack once more! Picking Flair up onto his shoulders, Lex walked to the middle of the ring and stretched Flair almost in half. Flair was screaming in pain, but he wouldn’t give up, so Lex pulled harder….and FLAIR SAID I QUIT! The match was over, Lex Luger had got some much needed revenge on Ric Flair. </p><p> <strong>Outcome:</strong> Lex Luger made Ric Flair say ‘I Quit’ at 18:18</p><p> <strong>My Grade:</strong> B+</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Overall Rating: B</strong></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><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:<p> </p><p> Prediction Scores: </p><p> </p><p> Beejus: 6</p><p> smurphy1014: 3 </p><p> </p><p> Prediction Standings:</p><p> </p><p> Beejust: 8</p><p> Smasher1311: 3</p><p> smurphy1014: 3 </p></div></blockquote>

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(For the first two parts of this article, head over here)

 

5. A blend of new wrestling styles were starting to blossom

 

For some it is a shock when they find out that there are indeed large wrestling companies outside of the ones we all know in North America. And not just different companies, but the differing styles that come with them. From strong style in Japan, to 'catch as catch can' wrestling in the UK to Lucha in Mexico there is a wide variety of wrestling styles for fans to enjoy. Prior to 1991 there was only a couple of styles that fans were used to; the technical stylings of the NWA and the superhero like atmosphere of the WWF. When Ted Turner and Mark Cuban decided to take their company to a worldwide level, they also started to bring in some elements of those different styles, and that was just the beginning. The hybrid sort of wrestling we see now a days in companies like Ring of Honor, or the humour of PWG, and yes, even the hardcore style of ECW and its successors can all be traced back to 1991.

 

6. Second wind for the National Wrestling Alliance

 

Names like Sam Muchnick, Lou Thesz, Pat O'Connor, the Funk's and Brisco's, Harley Race, Ric Flair and so forth. All names associated with the NWA, and just when it looked like the NWA was dead and buried Mark Cuban went ahead and fired Jim Herd. There was so much malice between the two men, which when combined with the hatred of Ole Anderson fueled a rebirth of sorts for the NWA. It may not be the most dominant company out there, but there is no doubt it would have been extinct a long time ago if it was not for the actions of 1991.

 

Pick 'Em Contest:

 

WCW World Heavyweight Championship: Vader© vs. Ron Simmons

Sting/Steiner Brothers vs. The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson/Barry Windham/Tully Blanchard)

Owen Hart vs. Terry Funk

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Good job on Beach Blast, the big shock of the night is Dustin turning on his father. I'm not really sure if 1991 Dustin had that level of acting in him, but we shall see how he does. Sting and Arn as the match of the night is no surprise, but I hope to not see Anderson become lost in the shuffle now that he has lost his prize.

 

Vader - A solid match, I'm begging Jesse will put Harley in a cage.

Horsemen - The Horsemen really need to bounce back after Beach Blast, so they pick up a big win here in six man action.