WCW: The Art of War (1994 Redux)

TheZies · July 10, 2013

OOC: So, there I was prepping for Bash at the Beach, when.... poof... my file was gone. Apparently, I had been clearing out some databases, and cleared out the wrong one. Oops. Don't drink and TEW, kids. Let that be a lesson to you all. BUT ALL IS NOT LOST! Being that I was so early into the diary, it was pretty simple to jump back in. I decided just to scrap and start over since I had made a couple of minor mistakes along the way (along with one stupid one that hadn't made it into the diary yet). If you had read any of the previous one, you'll see some similarities. But I think I'm in a better place this time!

So, let's sit back and travel back to a time a little simpler. When Flair's chest had definition and Hogan's skullet ruled the wrestling world. July 1994 and WCW has just signed Hogan to the largest contract in the wrestling world. Besides the signing, things seemed pretty typical around the wrestling landscape ... or is it??

The Player's Character:

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Jake Steele

Steele played college football at Rutgers in New Jersey where he was a punter and a kicker. Despite being a special team's player, he was known for wearing defensive back pads and a tinted visor... even indoors. Rumors spread that he had his coach, Craig T Nelson, fired for unknown reasons. Many regarded him as a master manipulator.

He took up professional wrestling after training with Dean Malenko, whom he met in New Jersey. He's cocky, charismatic with a decent amount of star power. He's a guy who could turn into a solid worker, but for now, he will be relegated to the undercard. (OOC: Steele is done pretty close to Derek's Road to Glory character build guidelines. So, he's not a star right now by any means. We'll have to wait and see where he ends up!)

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WCW: The Art of War

Part 1: Kingdom Come

“Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win”

― Sun Tzu, The Art of War

Week 1 July 1994

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This Week In Wrestling

Wrestling News:

The wrestling world is still a buzz after WCW's shocking signing of "The Immortal" Hulk Hogan. Even though he has yet to make an appearance for the promotion, his suspected target is none-other than WCW World Heavyweight Champion, Ric Flair.

You’ll have to pardon WCW if the undercard is less than the focus in the coming weeks.

Preparations are underway for the expected main event for the upcoming Bash at the Beach. The contact has been written up and is just waiting the two mega-stars' signatures. Though, rumors are starting to pop up that Flair is none-too happy about Hogan showing up and going straight after "his" title. But management is not concerned about the contracts being signed.

WCW News:

Contract extensions have reportedly been handed out to a handful of workers. Plus numerous phone calls have been made to some workers looking for contracts. WCW's roster is expected to grow as they try out many new workers over the coming weeks!

A few staff members have seen their jobs terminated, while reassignments for others been started taking place. Harley Race has accepted a Road Agent position. No details as to if he’ll be appearing on TV with Vader in the future.

Announcer crews are:

Events: Gordon Solie Bobby Heenan and Jesse Ventura

Saturday Night: Tony Schiavone and Bobby Heenan

Main Event: Eric Bischoff and Bobby Heenan

Championship Run Down:

World Heavyweight Champion: Ric Flair

United States Champion: Steve Austin

World Television Champion: Lord Steven Regal

World Tag Team Champions: Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan

Pay Per View Rescheduled

The second half of the pay per view schedule has seen some changes. The schedule is as below:

July: Bash at the Beach
August: Road Wild
September: TBA
October: Halloween Havoc
November: Fall Brawl
December: Starrcade

WCW Saturday Night Scheduled Match ups:

Brian Pillman v Buckhouse Buck
Pretty Wonderful v Erik Watts and Joey Maggs
Lord Steven Regal © v Marcus Bagwell (TV title)
Dustin Rhodes v Meng
Guardian Angel v Vader
Cactus Jack & Kevin Sullivan © v Nasty Boys (non title)
Ric Flair © v Ricky Steamboat w/ Steven Austin as Ref (non title)

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TheZies · July 12, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/JRS_2006/WCWSATNITE.png WCW Saturday Night Rupp Arena, Lexington Kentucky: 22,938</div> Dark Matches: Alex Wright & Scott Stud d The State Patrol (D+) JPL d Brian Armstrong, The Patriot © Arn Anderson d Ron Simmons via submission (B-) <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36376" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Tony Schiavone: Ladies and Gentlemen. Welcome to WCW Saturday Night. I hope you’re as excited as we are. The whole world has been talking about the signing of Hulk Hogan to WCW. Bobby Heenan: I don’t like this. I don’t like this at all. You people don’t know him like I know him. Don’t trust this man. Schiavone: I think we have a near 20-someodd-thousand people here tonight who would disagree with you, Brain. Schaivone presses his hand against his ear to listen. And listen to this folks, we are going to cut back stage, where the Hulkster himself has arrived! Heenan: Speak of the devil…. <div style="text-align:center;">http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu320/Whiterhyno333/hulkhogan5.jpg</div> Cutting back we see a red and yellow Dodge Viper pull into the parking lot. The engine revs echoing through the garage. Out of the car steps the man himself. The legend. The Immortal Hulk Hogan… who apparently decided to make the drive to Kentucky in his trademark tanktop and bandana. There is no feather boa, but it may have blown away in the wind. A huge smile crosses his face bracketed by his bleached blonde horseshoe mustache. You can hear the crowd roaring as they see their hero. Schiavone: What a way to start the show folks. Hogan is here. Do you think we’ll get the contract signing tonight, Brain? Heenan: Not if Flair knows what’s good for him. Rating: B</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/W_Images/William_Regal6.jpghttp://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag102/TheShield2013/WCW/Wrestlers/MarcusBagwell_zpsd4e9e58f.jpg </div> The opening bout sees Regal defend his television championship against Marcus Bagwell. Bagwell is able to get an early advantage on the champion, but some teamwork between Regal and Sir William gives the champ the advantage he needs to take charge of the match. He hits an Exploder Suplex for the 1-2-3. Key Moment: While on the outside with Bagwell in control, Sir Williams removes his shoe and throws it. He misses. Badly. But the distraction though is enough for Regal to capitalize and hit a DDT on the outside. Key Quotes: Schiavone: “The crowd is still on fire from the arrival of Hogan!” Heenan: “I feel like my in-laws just showed up.” Schiavone: “Sir William threw his own shoe!” Heenan: “You do what you have to do to keep your championship. Even if you have to get your feet dirty.” Steven Regal d Marcus Bagwell Rating: C <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36376" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/8755/geneokerlund.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW%201994/NickBockwinkel.jpg</div> Okerland: “Ladies and Gentlemen, the commissioner of WCW.” Bockwinkel: “Thank you Gene. I first want to say how thrilled we are to have Hulk Hogan among our super star roster. His presence will do nothing but bring great things to WCW. And we cannot wait until Bash at the Beach” Okerland: “Speaking of the mega-pay-per-view. Will we see the contract signing tonight?” Bockwinkel adjusts his tie and looks off to the distance. Bockwinkel: “Gene what I want to focus on right now is our resurgent tag-team division. And beginning tonight we will hold a six team tournament to name the number one contender. The finals will take place at Bash at the Beach in a triple threat match. The winners will take on the tag team champions later that night.” Okerland: “That’s great, but everyone is talking about the contract for the main event at Bash at the Beach. Will we see the contract signing tonight? All interested parties are here.” Bockwinkel: I’m afraid we are still fine tuning the details of the contract, so tonight will not be that night. But have no fear, we have a great main event scheduled tonight. And up next Pretty Wonderful will take on Eric Watts and Joey Maggs in the first round of the tag team tournament. Rating C+</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/bth_PaulOrndorff.jpghttp://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b352/justtxyank/Diary/PaulRoma.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_94/ErikWatts.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_94/JoeyMaggs.jpg</div> First round match up in the tag team tournament. Erik Watts and Joey Maggs face off against Pretty Wonderful, but never really stood a chance. Orndorff takes control of the match from the get go only allowing Maggs and Watts to tag out a couple of time. Paul Roma hits a massive clothesline before Orndorff finishes things with his spiked pile driver making quick work of their first round match up. Key moments: Ordoff and Roma hit a double snap suplex on Maggs. That was the highlight. Seriously, they just controlled it. Which is just as well, because the announces were still talking about Bockwinkel’s commets about Hogan. Key Quotes: Heenan: “I’m telling you. Don’t. Trust. Hogan.” Shavone: “You heard what he said. They’re just working out details.” Heenan: “Fine. You go ahead and believe. But I’ll be ready to tell you ‘I told you so.’” Pretty Wonderful d Erik Watts and Joey Maggs via pinfall by Orndorff Rating: D+ <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo239/SyrjisEWR/Wrestlers/Own%20Cuts/B%20images/Bunkhouse_Buck.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BrianPillman.jpg</div> Pillman and Buckhouse really clicked and put on a pretty solid match for what was essentially a squash. Pillman uses his youth, speed and athleticism to keep Buck from ever getting much offense in. Despite a quick cradle by Bunkhouse, Flyin’ Brian hits Air Pillman for a nice 1-2-3. Key Moment: Buck finally gets a little bit of momentum but ducks down too quickly from an Irish Whip. Pillman takes the opportunity to hit a swinging neckbreaker to take control back in the match. Key Quotes: Heenan: You people are putting Hogan up on some type of pedestal, and when you’re king falls… it’ll be you that gets hurt. Not Hogan. No. Not Hogan at all. Schiavone: These conspiracy theories of yours are growing tired, Brain. Even for you. Brian Pillman d Buckhouse Buck Rating: C+ <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg http://i55.tinypic.com/282f75y.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/DustinRhodes.jpg</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36376" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Backstage we see The American Dream Dusty Rhodes with his son, The Natural Dustin Rhodes. They catch every one up on what has been happening the last few weeks. Dustin has been consumed by a feud with the Stud Stable and in particular The Ageless Terry Funk. The previous week had seen Meng and Bunk attack Rhodes backstage before his father came and ran them off with a chair. Dustin: Last week, Funk. You sent your goons out to get me. And you know if it weren’t for my American Dream father. I might not be here right now. But I'm coming for you Funk. I'm coming. You’re setting yourself up, Funk. You’re setting yourself up. Dusty: Funk, we go back; you and I. Long way back. We fought many a battle in that squared circle. But you know somethin' Funk? You still nothin' but a no-good, yellow-bellied, county dawg. You too old to be actin' like this Funk. Too old. You got nothin' left. So, why don't you just mosey on into the sunset. Or you'll have more than just my boy to deal wit'. Rating: C+ </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/DustinRhodes.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW%201994/Meng.jpg</div> Following the backstage interview, the two make their way to the ring to face Stud Stable bodyguard Meng. Dusty Rhodes stands on one side with Funk and Col. Parker standing on the other. The match was heavy hitting and back and forth. Meng gets a near fall after an upward strike to Dustin’s neck. Dustin gets a near fall following a massive scoopslam. Rhodes and Meng tie back up and it looks like Meng is about to Irish Whip Rhodes toward the ropes. Seeing an opportunity, Funk jumps on the apron. But instead of Meng whipping Rhodes, The Natural counters sending Meng toward Funk. Funk, already well into his motion, hits Meng by mistake! Rhodes bounces off the ropes and lands a bulldog and gets the 1-2-3. The Studs pull Meng form the ring and rush to the back. The Rhodes Boys stand in the middle of the ring begging for them to com back. Key Quotes: Schiavone: I don't know what kind of vendetta Funk has here, but he is getting into the head of the younger Rhodes. Heenan: Funk is a madman. He's been struck too many times in the head. Dustin Rhodes d Meng Rating: C+ <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36376" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/8755/geneokerlund.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW%201994/Sting.jpg</div> Okerland introduces Sting to the crowd. In his typical booming mock-yelling voice, he greats Mean Gene. Okerland continues to talk to anyone and everyone about the arrival of Hulk Hogan. Sting says he’s excited to Hogan among their ranks. But he interrupts Gene. Sting: “But there is something else we need to talk about Gene. Something else that is going on and something that must stop. And that is Vader. Who continues to put his nose into matters that he has no business putting his nose in. The Stinger has beaten you Vader. It’s finished. So, go. Pick your fights with someone else. Sting is done with you." He holds his hands to his mouth and gives a vintage WOOOO!. Rating: B- </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW%201994/Vader.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW%201994/GuardianAngel.jpg</div> The interview leads directly into the next match up featuring Vader facing Guardian Angel. The two massive men don’t really have a wrestling match. It’s just a slobber-knocker. The two seem to work well together, and the fans are letting Vader have it. GA takes an advantage after 10-punches to Vader’s head. But the punches seem to only wake the monster up. Vader counters and manages to hit a massive powerbomb on the big man, and then... Heenan: He’s not doing what I think he’s doing is he? Shavone: He’s going for the deathlock. The scorpion deathlock! That’s Stings’ move! Heenan: He's making Guardian Angel tap to Sting's move! The monster wretches back and GA is forced to tap. Vader d Guardian Angel via submission Rating: B <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg http://royalrumbler.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/cactus-jack.jpg?w=150&h=150http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW%201994/KevinSullivan.jpghttp://royalrumbler.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/jerry-sags1.jpghttp://th258.photobucket.com/albums/hh244/newerawrestling/th_Brian_Knobbs.jpg</div> The Nasty Boys get their rematch against the champions. It's understood that if they win, then Cactus and Kevin will face off next week in a first round tag tourney match up. The former champions come out looking like a team ready to reclaim the gold. Quick tags and lots of agitating the crowd. Knobbs drops Sullivan with a DDT and it looks like the champs are in trouble. Knobbs spends too much time yelling at the crowd though, and Sullivan hooks a cradle for a 2-count. It's enough for him to get over and tag Cactus in. Off the hot tag, Cactus takes down both Knobbs and Skaggs. He stands in the middle and gives a "BANG BANG" to the crowd. Cactus heads and out brings back in Knobbs after a couple more tags by the champions Cactus drops Knobbs with a double-arm DDT for the 1-2-3. Cactus Jack & Kevin Sullivan d Nasty Boys Rating: C+ <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36376" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu320/Whiterhyno333/hulkhogan5.jpghttp://static.planetinfowars.com/group-avatars/5617/bc9b9090208cd6e2f9fb5ae22b4a94c0-bpfull.jpg</div> We return from commercial break to see Hulk Hogan sitting in Ted Turner's suite each with a glass of champagne. It seems to be a party as several other important up-and-ups are seen in the background. Heenan: This is what he's come to do. He's come to party and be pampered by Billionaire Ted. That's all he wanted. He doesn't care of WCW. He doesn't care about these fans. Schiavone: You're just mad that Mr. Turner has never invited you up into his suite for champagne. Heenan: You're damn right I'm mad. Rating: B+ </div></blockquote><div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o743/MrPerfect930/bth_RicFlair_zpse6bd15dd.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW%201994/RickySteamboat.jpg http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag102/TheShield2013/WCW/WCW%20Main%20Event/SteveAustin_zpsc22e57b0.jpg </div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36376" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"></blockquote> The Main Event of the evening sees Flair face off against Ricky Steamboat. With non-other than Stunning Steve Austin as the special guest referee. Why is Austin officiating? Steams back to last week when Austin thought he deserved the match with Flair, and that Steamboat "screwed" him out of it. He petitioned Bockwinkle to be involved. Austin has to get Flair's attention who has been leaning on the ropes staring up at Hogan. He points to the Big Gold Belt before handing it over to Austin and the match gets under way. The two veterans circle each other. Each take swipes at the other before finally locking up. Flair gets Steamboat into a headlock and lets out a "woooooo!" and he laughs at the crowd response. The Dragon gets an offensive edge with a hard roundhouse kick to Flair. The two continue exchanging offensive outburst. Steamboat lands a missile dropkick from the top and gets a near fall. He glares at Austin who may have been a little slow on the count. Stunning Steve holds his thumb and index finger close together demonstrating how close Ricky was from a win. With a fit of anger, Steamboat begins whaling on Flair. The champ drops to his knees and begs for Steamboat to stop. Vintage Flair. Sherri takes this time to jump on the ring apron and distracts Austin from the contest. Then The Dirtiest Player in the Game does what the dirtiest player in the game does and gives The Dragon a low blow. Steamboat topples over holding his "lower abdomen". Austin turns around to see the aftermath. He questions Flair who pleads his innocence. The Nature Boy drags Steamboat to the middle of the ring and begins his elaborate execution of The Figure Four. Ricky lets out a scream of pain and plants his hands on the mat to brace himself … Schiavone: AND AUSTIN SAYS HE TAPPED! Heenan: If the official says he tapped, he probably tapped. Schiavone: When have you every agreed with an official? Heenan: When they're the US Champion, I do! Ric Flair © d Ricky Steamboat Rating: B+ <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36376" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Austin hands the belt to Flair and holds the champs arm up in victory. Flair turns to Hogan again who is now standing, arms crossed staring down at the ring. Flair: YOU DRINK YOUR CHAMPAGNE, HOGAN. YOU PARTY NOW, HOGAN. BECAUSE THIS IS THE ONLY CELEBRATING YOU'LL BE DOING! WOOOO! Rating: A Flair points to the belt as the WCW logo ends the broadcast. </div></blockquote> Show Rating: B+ <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36376" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o743/MrPerfect930/bth_WCW_Main_Event_zps3b4f2133.jpg</div> Sunday Main Event: Look Back at Saturday Night: Rating: B- Jake Steele d. Terry Taylor: Rating: C- (quick-cradle) Harlem Heat d. Stars ‘n’ Stripes: Rating: C (via scissor kick) Interview: Okerland talks to Austin about what happened in the main event last night. "I just call it like I see it, Gene. He tapped. I called for the bell." Rating: B- Jean-Paul Levesque d. Scott Stud: Rating: C- (via Pedigree) Meng d. Dustin Rhodes, Johnny B Badd: Rating: C+ (via Terry Funk interference) Dusty Rhodes saves Dustin from Terry Funk Attack Rating: C+ Show Rating: C+</div></blockquote>

TheZies · July 12, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">http://rainn.org/newsletters/03-2012/wrestling-news-world.jpg This Week In Wrestling Week 2 July 1994</div> Contract signings: This week saw many signings for WCW. Many names you’ll recognize and many new faces. Scheduled for Saturday Night is the official signing of two mega-stars. If there were such thing as the internet, it’d be abuzz. Speculation has also begun that Sensuous Sherri has been signed by the WWF. WCW officials have yet to confirm nor deny the reports. Last week on RAW: Last week’s RAW came to you from Idaho and was held in front of a 13,000 sell out crowd. The main event saw Lex Luger defeat the Barbarian. Experts give the match a B-. The match of the night saw Yokozuna defeat Bret Hart. The match drew a B+ rating. Ratings: Raw’s first show pulled a 5.47 rating on the USA network. It saw a bump going into the second week up to 6.00 WCW Saturday Night pulled a solid 6.54 on TBS and a 0.03 on DSF. Main Event pulled a 0.63 Bash at the Beach Command center: A few matches are beginning to trickle in to the Command Center for the mega-PPV Bash at the Beach. Pending the contract signing of Hogan and Flair for the Main Event. Steven Austin will put up his US title against Ricky Steamboat Vader and Stings’ feud will come to a head The Tag Team Champions, Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan will put up their titles against the winners of the Tag Team Tournament. Tag Tourney Bracket <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/TagTeamTourney_zps984bcf8d.jpg</div> Stay tuned to all your WCW programming to catch the upcoming news!! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36376" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/JRS_2006/WCWSATNITE.png WCW Saturday Night – Dallas, TX – Reunion Arena</div> New Workers officially sign their contracts. Ric Flair and Hulk Sign their contract for Bash Dean Malenko v Eddie Guerrero The Patriot v Steven Regal © ??? / Dustin Rhodes v Buck/Funk (No 1 contender tourney) Ron Simmons v Johnny B Badd ???/??? v Bad Attitude (No 1 contender tourney) Steve Austin/Vader v Ricky Steamboat/Sting What could possibly go wrong!!??<img alt=":eek:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/eek.png.0e09df00fa222c85760b9bc1700b5405.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div></blockquote> Editor note: I'm going to try and get on a schedule here of Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. So, next show will post Sunday!

RKOwnage · July 12, 2013

Oops, I didn't even see the preview at the end of the first post. Good show, I especially like the way you capture the Schiavone/Heenan dynamic, it's great haha.

Eddie Guerrero

Steven Regal ©

??? / Dustin Rhodes - I can't take Bunkhouse Buck seriously.

Ron Simmons

???/???

Ricky Steamboat/Sting - What an awesome team.

Beejus · July 12, 2013

Dean Malenko v Eddie Guerrero

The Patriot v Steven Regal ©

??? / Dustin Rhodes v Buck/Funk (No 1 contender tourney)

Ron Simmons v Johnny B Badd

???/??? v Bad Attitude (No 1 contender tourney)

Steve Austin/Vader v Ricky Steamboat/Sting

TheZies · July 15, 2013

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WCW Saturday Night

Reunion Arena - Dallas, Tx- 15,000 SELL OUT

Schiavone and Heenan welcome everyone to Dallas for the latest episode of WCW Saturday Night. Heenan is wearing a tin foil hat as they recap last week's episode that the contract signing between Hogan and Flair will occur.

Heenan: I call it like I see it, and this smells bad.

Schiavone tilts his head confused before sending it to the ring. They jump to the ring where Mean Gene is ready to get the show rolling by announcing two new signings for WCW. He tells everyone that the two men are known the world over. Superstars who will make a difference. He says he wants to first announce… from Parts Unknown… A steady guitar riff of eigth notes plays. Drums accent a strong downbeat.

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THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR! He sprints from the back tassels and hair flying. He slides into the rings and begins shaking the ropes. He flexes, grunts and looks around the arena before standing standing next to Gene. Gene then announces, that the other new comer is the pride of United Kingdom. As he says it Rule, Britannia! begins playing.

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The British superstar walks out with his brown hair dreaded and a UK flag themed robe. He walked to the ring and takes his place next to Warrior.

Schaivone: If Hogan weren't enough,The Ultimate Warrior and British Bulldog are here in WCW! What a coup for our boys down South and a treat for our fans here in Dallas!

Heenan: What is this? The United Tassels?

Schaivone: You just can't enjoy anything, can you?

Gene interviews the two workers. Warrior grunts and rambles gravely. He talks about the spaceships and stars that brought him here for his Warriors. The sacrifies made and some stuff that is pretty inaudible. Without skipping a beat, Gene thanks him and talks to Davey Boy Smith. He talks about his excitement about being apart of WCW. But during their introduction… the lights dim and a broadcast begins to play.

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The scene starts in an abandoned circus or amusement park. The midway games are empty and dilapidated. In the distance we hear a laughter. The laughing grows louder as we enter the Big Top. It’s haunting and almost familiar. It echoes through the tent. Fire shoots from the center of the arena as a voice speaks "time for the show…"

Heenan: I’m scared, Tony. Hold me.
Schiavone: No.

The two new workers are left confused. Warrior marches around the ring looking for the source, but is unable to find it. He lets out a massive roar.

Rating: B

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Eddie Guerroro v Dean Malenko

Though the new workers are new to WCW, they are not new to each other. The fans are really enjoying these new young workers in the WCW. Despite Malenko not having much of a personality, they respect his work in the ring. Dean tries his best to keep Guerrero grounded by using most of his 1,000 holds. Guerrero finally takes control though and hits a Frog Splash for the victory.

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Rating: C

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They cut backstage where Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan are ready to talk. They seem an odd combination as partners, but their desire to just hurt people seems to bring them together. They talk about the win over the Nasty Boys and the on going tag team tournament.

Sullivan: Understand something, just winning some tournament is not going to grant you right to our titles. Getting into the ring with us is not for the faint of heart.

Cactus: BANG BANG

Rating: C

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The Patriot v William Regal

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WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP

Regal and Patroit start off their match as soon as we return from commercial break. The Patriot tries to put up a battle with Regal, but the champion is able to take control pretty early in the match up. Patriot begins a comeback, but it's cut short when Regal catches him in an Exploder Suplex and gets the 1, 2, 3.

Regal d The Patriot

retains World Television Championship

Rating: C-

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Bunkhouse Buck and Terry Funk are in the ring when Dustin and Dusty Rhodes step out and say they're ready to introduce Dustin's partner. They move aside flanking the entrance when a single guitar begins playing.

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The crowd pops as Windham makes his way out. They trio throw their arms up making the Hook'em Horns hand sign.

Schiavone: It's the Cowboy Barry Windham!
Heenan: This is why I hate coming to Texas...

Rating: C+ (i would have expected a bigger pop from the Texas crowd. But I suppose everyone was coming back from the bathrooms.)

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Considering the Texas ties in the match, there is no surprise the crowd being involved in this match up. Terry and Dustin start out and the veteran takes early control of the match. Funk panders to the crowd drawing many boos and even a few cheers. After Dustin counters a Funk headlock, Windham makes his first appearance into the match and the crowd erupts. Double ax handle for Funk and a dropkick for Buck. And the Cowboy has made a successful return to the ring.

The match balances back out until Windham hits Buck with a massive Lariat and gets the 1, 2, 3 before Funk can make the save. Funk stands over Buck dejected after the loss.

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Rating: B-

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Simmons walks up to Badd and you can hear him, "look at you. look at you. You are a disgrace." Badd slaps Simmons… which was probably a bad idea. The former All-American levels Badd with a massive clothesline.

The match settles down and Badd works his way back into control over Simmons. Simmons kicks out of a moonsault from Badd, and while Badd argues with the ref for a moment, Lord Steven Regal makes an appearance near ring sing. It's enough to get Badd leaning against the ropes yelling at Regal. Steven points toward Badd and the now standing Ron Simmons. Badd turns around, charges Simmons but is met by a Spinbuster. Regal smiles and leaves as Ron's hand is raised.

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Rating: C

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Returning from the commercial break, Bad Attitude stands in the ring waiting for the announcement of their opponents.

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Schiavone: Double A and Flyin’ Brian! Could this mean?
Heenan: It means that Arn is running out of friends.

Rating: C-

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Anderson and Pillman team together like they’ve been together for years. Tagging in and out with proficiency. Bad Attitude tries to mount and offensive, but they just can’t keep the Enforcer down. Keirn and Eaton try to get an advantage by double teaming Pillman, but a hot tag leads to multiple spinebusters from Double A. He hits a big DDT on Eaton and the new team picks up a quick 1, 2, 3.

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Rating: B-

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The main event match is upon us. But you’ll have to pardon the buzz in the crowd for what is coming up afterward: the contract signing between Flair and Hogan for the Main Event at Bash at the Beach.

The rest of the tag team competitors are surely glad that these two teams are not officially in the tournament for the No. 1 contendership. The four men stand and size each other up. There is a lot of bad blood standing in the ring, and that’d be true even if Vader weren’t in there.

Speaking of Vader’s size, he uses it to his advantage of the match tossing Steamboat from corner to corner following it up with massive splashes. But Steamboat is able to duck out of the way.

Back and forth the match goes with each fighter getting their share of action including Austin keeping Sting from being able to lock on the Deathlock. Sting and Vader are fighting on the outside, and Steamboat comes hits a quick kick to Austin … 2 … and Austin kicks out!

Austin tags Vader in and the bigman goes for the Vadersault, but The Dragon eludes him again! Sting comes in lands a Stinger Splash. Austin runs into disrupt the momentum but Steamboat flies across the ring and catches him with a cross body! Sting climbs the ropes and hits a diving splash on the big man and 1…2 … 3!

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Rating: B+

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Gene lets everyone know that this is the moment we’ve all been waiting for. The table is set up in the middle of the ring. The two men are introduced and they sit at the table. Hogan in his traditional tanktop, bandana and weightlifting belt. Flair sits back in the chair in a new suit with his feet up on the table. The Big Gold Belt sitting on the table next to him.

Heenan: Don’t do it, Ric. Don’t sign that contract.
Schiavone: What are you saying, Brain? Are you wanting to deprive the entire world of the greatest match we’ve ever seen?
Heenan: No, I’m wanting to make save the world from Hogan!

Gene tells everyone about the history each two wrestlers has. Their championships and their victories. He hypes the notion that this is the greatest clash of fighters since Ali/Fraiser. All that is missing is their signatures.

Hogan: Brotha, I've been waiting a long time for this one. Hulkamania didn't come here to lose to some guy with a $500 haircut and glittery robe. You'd better be sayin' you prayers, brotha. Because Hulkamania is about to run wild on you. Brotha.

Flair sets the pen down and takes his sunglasses off slowly and sets them on the table. He flairs his lapel and looks at Hogan pointing his finger squarely at him.

Flair: You talk all you want, Hulkster. But there is just one problem that I see with this contract. You see I’ve seen you riding in Billionaire Ted’s limo. On his private Jet that happens to be parked next to my own. I’ve seen you in the suites and frankly… I. Don’t. Trust you.

Hogan: I can beat you now. Or I can beat you later. It doesn’t matter to me, brotha. But why do you do everyone in this building a favor and sign that contract.

Gene panicked moves the contract closer to Flair and hands him the pen. He puts the pen’s point on the paper, but stops.

Flair: No.

Hogan stands.

Hogan: You sign that contract Flair. You’ve been a coward you’re whole life. You sign that right now and you face me at Bash of the Beach!

Flair stands and flips the table…

Flair: I WON’T SIGN IT. I WON’T SIGN IT!

Flair is jamming his finger toward Hogan. Security comes out to keep them seperated. Flair is still yelling. Gene drops his arms in disbelief. The announcers don’t have anything to say. Flair keeps yelling that he won’t sign it as the screen cuts to the WCW logo.

Rating: A

Show Rating: B+

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Show Open: Gene interviews The Brain .Heenan reminds everyone that he agrees with Flair not to sign the contract. Hogan can't just walk in here and make his demands. This has to be under Flair's rules.
Rating: B+
Rob Van Dam d Tex Slazenger
Rating: D
Backstage: Regal laughs at what happened to Johnny B Badd on Saturday Night. And says that he better have his head on straight for Bash at the Beach. Gene reminds Regal that the match only takes place if he retains his title again Marcus Bagwell. Regal glares at Gene.
Rating C-
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Rating D
Jean-Paul Levesque d Eddie Guerrero and Shanghai Pierce
Rating: D+
In Ring: Double A and Pill cut a promo about joining together as a tag team. Arn thinks a lot of Pillman and wants to help make something great out of him. And that they're ready for their second round match.
Rating C
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Rating B-
Show rating: C+

TheZies · July 15, 2013

Apparently first week was a tad predictable <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> RKOwnage: 6/6 Beejus: 5/6 <div style="text-align:center;">http://rainn.org/newsletters/03-2012/wrestling-news-world.jpg THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING</div> Warrior and British Bulldog Interruptions No comments have been made regarding the interruption that occurred during the signing for The Ultimate Warrior and Davey Boy Smith. Nick Bockwinkle has said an investigation of the happenings is on going. Reports from CNN Tower is that the weird happenings have continued during the week. The company intercom will turn on and only a vile laughter is heard. Some say concern is high. Others say it is just a practical joke probably being played by them boys up North. Bash Main Event Contract Speaking of concerns being high, word is that management is very concerned that Flair will not sign the contract, thus putting the whole main event in jeopardy. The back lash from such a misstep could be catastrophic to the company. There is some worry that Flair might no-show the Go-home show for Bash. Ratings: The latest RAW saw Yokozuna continue his impressive tear defeating Razor Ramon. The pulled a rating of 5.82 falling 0.18 points from last week. WCW Saturday Night pulled a 6.62 on TBS and remained a 0.03 on DSF. Main Event pulled a 0.62 Bash at the Beach Command center: Despite the concerns regarding the Main Event... the card is beginning to round out! Pending the contract signing of Hogan and Flair for the Main Event. Steven Austin will put up his US title against Ricky Steamboat Vader and Stings’ feud will come to a head The Tag Team Champions, Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan will put up their titles against the winners of the Tag Team Tournament. Warrior and DBS will have their first match! Stephen Regal will defend his title against Johnny B Badd Nick Bockwinkle has announced a debuting of a new title! Tag Tourney Bracket <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/TTTround2_zps35cc52da.jpg</div> Anderson and Pillman have already booked their trip to the finals for Bash at the Beach. The rest of the bracket will round out come Saturday Night and Main Event leading into Bash at the Beach! Stay tuned to all your WCW programming to catch the upcoming news!! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36376" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/JRS_2006/WCWSATNITE.png</div> WCW Saturday Night-Birmingham, AL Bash at the Beach is around the corner!! Tag Team Tourney Matches! Alex Wright/Scott Studd v The State Patrol Barry Windham/Dustin Rhodes v Harlem Heat Tommy Dreamer/Stevie Richards v Nasty Boys TV Title Match Alex Wright v Steven Regal © (editor note: just discovered i gave Wright double duty! But what else do you expect from Das Wunderkind!) Non-Title Match Jim Duggan v Steve Austin Main Event Sting v Terry Funk Will Flair sign the contract!? Will he even show up!? What will his demands be if he does?!? Find out on WCW SATURDAY NIGHT! (and also tune into WCW Main Event on Sunday evenings.)</div></blockquote>

RKOwnage · July 15, 2013

The State Patrol

Harlem Heat

Nasty Boys

Steven Regal ©

Steve Austin

Sting

Beejus · July 16, 2013

Alex Wright/Scott Studd v The State Patrol

Barry Windham/Dustin Rhodes v Harlem Heat

Tommy Dreamer/Stevie Richards v Nasty Boys

TV Title Match

Alex Wright v Steven Regal ©

Non-Title Match

Jim Duggan v Steve Austin

Main Event

Sting v Terry Funk

TheZies · July 17, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">Week 3 July 1994 http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/JRS_2006/WCWSATNITE.png WCW Saturday Night  Birmingham Arena (Birmingham, AL) – 30,000 SELL OUT</div> Pre-Show Eddie Guerrero d Bobby Eaton via Frog Splash Rating C+ <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36376" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Show opens with Tony Schiavone and Bobby Heenan talking about the scheduled press conference that was to take place Tuesday afternoon, and instead of just talking, they show the footage. <div style="text-align:center;">http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu320/Whiterhyno333/hulkhogan5.jpghttp://static.planetinfowars.com/group-avatars/5617/bc9b9090208cd6e2f9fb5ae22b4a94c0-bpfull.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW%201994/NickBockwinkel.jpg</div> The conference room is in CNN Tower in Atlanta, GA. The podium in the center with a table coming off each side of it. Little signs are set up to designate who would be sitting behind them. The one's designated Hulk Hogan, Jimmy Hart, Ted Turner and Nick Bockwinkle all have people sitting behind then. They appear to be the appropriate people as well. On the other side are the signs for Ric Flair, Gene Okerlund and Nick Patrick, the scheduled referee, but Flair's is left empty. The room is full with some press and Gene stands up to move behind the podium. Gene: It appears that Mr. Flair will not be joining us today. As of now, we have no further updates. We will keep you posted if anything new transpires. The room erupts in questions about what this does for the Bash PPV, but Gene simply deflects. Hogan and the gang look dejected and unresponsive to the questions. Until Hogan's face turns to anger he stands and flips the table… because in the wrestling world, if there is a table to be flipped, it gets flipped. The rest of the people all move out of the way as Hogan pushes the podium over storming off. Schaivone: It looks like Flair is the one we shouldn't be trusting, Brain. Heenan: You all may think Hogan's colors are red and yellow, but they're not. He's all about the green. He's just upset about missing a pay day. Rating: B </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg http://mouthpieceradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/AlexWright.gifhttp://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/vs-logo1_zps2a20f7fc.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/StevenRegal.jpg Alex Wright v Lord Steven Regal ©</div> The youngster Alex Wright surely has his hands full this evening pulling double duty against Steven Regal for the Television title and fighting it out in tag action in the tournament. Wright takes control early showing a lot of athleticism and some dance moves. Regal has no time for that though hitting Wright with a series of European uppercuts. A near fall, but the youngster fights out. Das Vunderkind hits a big dropkick from the top rope and gets a 1, 2 and almost! Wright goes for a belly-to-back suplex only to have it countered by Regal. Regal locks in a chicken-wing stretch forcing Wright to tap. Regal celebrates and Wright is forced to wait for his next match basking in the afterglow of defeat. Key Quotes: Schiavone: What would it mean if Wright walked away tonight with both the TV title and a shot at the Tag Team Titles!? Heenan: That the world's ending. Rating: C <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36376" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/8755/geneokerlund.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW%201994/RickySteamboat.jpg</div> Cut backstage and Gene is standing by with Ricky Steamboat. They talk about Bash and his title change against Steve Austin. Steamboat makes no bones about the dislike between the two, and makes sure that Austin knows that Steamboat walked away last week with the pinfall win. Steamboat: "And don't you think that I don't remember you costing my match with Flair. I wake up at night thinking about it. And after Bash, you're going to wake up thinking about my arm being raised!" 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Wright doesn't seem to be any worse for wear after his opening match. Wright gets a near fall after a top rope splash. He tags in Studd and they hit a double DDT making quick work of their opponents. Key Quotes: Schiavone: Another win for Das Vunder-Studd! Heenan: Don't encourage them, tony. Shciavone: What's not to like about these guys? Heenan: I hate their hair. I hate their jackets. I hate their dancing. And I especially hate their name. Das Vunder-Studd d State Patrol Rating: D+ <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36376" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/8755/geneokerlund.jpghttp://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o743/MrPerfect930/bth_RicFlair_zpse6bd15dd.jpg</div> We come back from commercial break and Schiavone announces that Mean Gene is back stage and that RIC FLAIR IS HERE! Gene is back in the parking lot as a limo pulls up. Out steps flair in a grey suit holding his championship belt. Flair walks over to Gene and puts his arm around him. He gives some excessive Woos while greeting him. Gene talks about the anger everyone has about no-showing the press conference and for his inability to cooperate last week. Flair: "Gene, I'm not an unreasonable guy. But if Mr. Hogan thinks he can just drive himself down here to Dubbya-Woo See-Wooo Dubbya and just get a match for my title? Oh no. We don't do things like that down here. You see Mean Gene I have a few demands that I'm going to go talk to Mr. Bockwinckle about right now. A few demands that will alleviate some of my concerns. Because this is my turf. My title. Woooo! And if we're going to do this. We're going to do this on my terms! Woooo!" Rating: B+ </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg http://royalrumbler.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/jerry-sags1.jpghttp://th258.photobucket.com/albums/hh244/newerawrestling/th_Brian_Knobbs.jpghttp://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/vs-logo1_zps2a20f7fc.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/TommyDreamer.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/StevenRichards.jpg Nasty Boys v South Philly Renegades </div> The Nasty Boys are set to take on the debuting team of Tommy Dreamer and Stevie Richards, together they are billed as The South Philly Renegades, but the Renegades have quite the hill to climb facing off against the Nasty Boys. The teams each work well with each other and the match balances out with both teams getting equal bits of offense in. Dreamer sets himself up as the best brawler in the ring and it might not be that close. The crazed look he gets when pounding on Skaggs head brings a huge cheer from the crowd. Richards gets a near fall on Knobbs after a tornado DDT. And they come close once against about a double suplex. The Nastys though are veterans and former champions and with a chance for the titles again, they are just too much for Richards and Dreamer. A Trip to Nastyville seals it for the 1, 2 and 3. Key Quotes Schiavone: The Nasty Boys pull out a big win to keep alive in the tournament and they will face off against Das Vunder-Studd heading into Bash at the Beach! Heenan: You mean we have to see more of them!? Nasty Boys d South Philly Renegades Rating: C+ <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36376" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://www.allwrestlingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ultimate-warrior-150x150.jpghttp://th264.photobucket.com/albums/ii186/MCMachineGun/EWR/D%20Pictures/th_Davey_Boy_Smith.jpg</div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><div> We cut backstage where Davey Boy Smith and Warrior are standing. Warrior has his back to us and he's grunting and breathing heavily. British Bulldog says that he doesn't know who these people are that interrupted their debut, but that they should have more respect than to interrupt someone with the reputations of the Ultimate Warrior and the British Bulldog. Warrior interrupts and growls his words, "Warriors everywhere know of my coming long before I arrived. And all of those Warriors are behind us when we say that you must come out of the shadows and face your destiny! A destiny that has already been written and is waiting to be fulfilled!!" Davey Boy Smith: Face us at Bash at the Beach who ever you are. FIGHT US! Warrior grunts and growls again. Rating: B-</div></blockquote> http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag102/TheShield2013/WCW/WCW%20Main%20Event/SteveAustin_zpsc22e57b0.jpghttp://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/vs-logo1_zps2a20f7fc.jpghttp://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u111/Jeven316/1991%20Diary/WrestlerPicsLogos/JimDugganWWF.jpg Steve Austin v Jim Duggan</div> Austin faces Duggan in a match that more or less just gets him ready for Bash. Duggan arrives waving his flag and 2x4, but Austin hits him in the back to get the show going. Duggan is never able to mount much offense against Austin except to counter a suplex and hit a shoulder block. But Austin is able to roll out of the ring before a pinfall attempt is made. Austin drops Duggan with a big lariat and locks in That's a Wrap for the tap out victory. Key Quotes Schiavone: Austin doesn't even need to say a word to us to tell us that he's ready for Bash. Heenan: He's the champion. Of course he's ready. I'd expect nothing else from Austin. Rating: C+ http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"> http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q335/stuffswcw/wcw91/windham.pnghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/DustinRhodes.jpghttp://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/vs-logo1_zps2a20f7fc.jpghttp://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag102/TheShield2013/WCW/Wrestlers/StevieRay_zps099406c3.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW%201994/BookerT.jpg The Texas Dream Team v Harlem Heat </div> Barry and Dustin have the support of the crowd, but Harlem Heat has a whole lot of experience working together. Booker T gets the first pinfall attempt after a massive running knee drop on Dustin. The teams trade blows and positions and Windham helps The Texas Dream Team, as they want to be called, when he almost gets Booker T to not respond to a sleeper hold. Stevie Ray breaks it up. Booker finally makes a tag and to get Stevie in and he begins wrecking shop. He knocks both men to the outside and awaits Rhodes to get back into the ring. Rhodes tricks Stevie Ray and hits a DDT and looks ready to wrap things up… http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW%201994/TerryFunk.jpghttp://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo239/SyrjisEWR/Wrestlers/Own%20Cuts/B%20images/Bunkhouse_Buck.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> When Funk and Buck show up. Terry distracts the ref and Buck slides into the ring and hits Dustin with a giant cowbell. The ref turns around at the sound but only sees Stevie Rays' arm on Rhodes. Booker T takes care of Windham and Harlem Heat is heading to Bash at the Beach with a chance to fight for the Titles! Key Quote: Schiavone: Dustin Rhodes needs more cowbell! Heenan: No one gets that reference yet. Harlem Heat d Dream Team Rating: B- http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"> http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW%201994/TerryFunk.jpghttp://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/vs-logo1_zps2a20f7fc.jpghttp://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/WCW92Rude/Sting.jpg Terry Funk v Sting </div> Our main event for the night is Terry Funk versus Sting. It should be a good warmup for Sting before facing Vader. Even though Funk doesn't have the size, it does take a lot to take out the old veteran. Funk demonstrates by torturing Sting with a string of massive right hands in the corner. Sting punches back but is only blasted with a suplex. Sting fights back and following an impressive offensive string, hits a Stinger Splash in the corner. He whips Funk to the opposing but Funk dodges. Funk grabs Sting by the head but he is interrupted by Dustin Rhodes who comes from the back. http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/DustinRhodes.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> He says that he's actually glad that Funk cost them that match earlier… because now he has more of a reason to kick his --- (censored by TBS). Funk lets Sting go to lean on the ropes and yell toward Dustin, "I'll see you Sunday!" Funk turns around to a massive clothesline from Sting. Sting takes the veteran and drops a two elbows onto the knees before locking in the Scorpion Deathlock. It's only seconds before Funk taps. Key Quotes: Schiavone: "Looks like we've got a new match for Bash at the Beach! How do you think the young guys will do, Brain" Heenan: Old age and treachery will beat out youth and skill any day. Rating: B- http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36376" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu320/Whiterhyno333/hulkhogan5.jpghttp://www.growingpublic.com/wp-content/uploads/Ric-Flair-Interview-Pic-medium-150x150.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> We come back form the final commercial break to a similar scene. A table in the middle of the ring with Gene waiting to lets us know what is happening. Both Hogan and Flair are introduced. Flair has a big smile on his face this time. Gene says that he hopes this goes better than the previous ones. Flair nods. Gene asks what it was the he was demanding. Flair: You see Mean Gene. The very simple fact is that I needed some reassurances for this. I needed to make sure I was being taken care of. I thought maybe Jimmy Hart isn't allowed at ring side. But that's not enough. Then I thought no disqualification, but that's not going to cut it either. Everything was basically thrown out except for good-old reliable. I want you in the cage, Hogan! And the only way you can win is by escaping over the top! There are no doors. No ways in other than being in the ring when the cage is lowered. Then it just you and The Nature Boy Woo! Hogan smirks and signs the contract. Hogan: You can call this your backyard all you want Flair. But inside that ring is my home, and I can't wait to have you alone in that cage. Flair puts his signature on the contract. Gene and the crowd are ecstatic. Flair: You've been a lot of thing, Hogan. But for you to be the man, you've got to… WOOO….. Beat the man. AND I'M THE MAN! I'M THE MAN! WOOO! THE MAN! The two men stand and stare at each other from across the table. Hogan tosses the table aside and the two are nose to nose. Hogan snarls and Flair smirks. Schiavone: He did it! He signed! Heenan: I like this. Flair gets Hogan his way. I think Flair may just have a chance here! Schiavone: We'll see you Sunday night INSIDE A STEEL CAGE! Rating: B+ </div></blockquote> Show Rating: B <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36376" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> Preshow: Jericho/Steele d Watts/Taylor Rating: D Preshow: Stevie Richards d “The Edge” Adam Copeland Rating: D+ http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o743/MrPerfect930/bth_WCW_Main_Event_zps3b4f2133.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> SHOW OPEN:Bischoff and Heenan talk about the contract finally being signed and being only a few hours away from the historic clash. Rating: B+ John Layfield d Bagwell Rating: D- Eddie Guerrero d Brian Armstrong Rating: C Interview: Vader talks to Sting. Telling Sting that things are not over. Not even close. THIS IS THE REVENGE OF VADER! Because it's TIME! He growls at the screen and flexes his behemoth body as it cuts to the next match. Rating: B- Johnny B Badd d DDP Rating: C Video: Another creepy video plays showing the abandoned circus. Two giant banners with the faces of Warrior and Davey Boy Smith. The laughter comes in and you can see some silhouettes. A voice comes over "Thy Kingdom Come... Thy Will Be done....See you Sunday." The laugh echos as the screen cuts. Rating: B- Nasty Boys d Das VunderstudRating: C Show rating: C+ The Nasty Boys claim the final spot in the tag team tournament! </div></blockquote></div>

TheZies · July 17, 2013

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MAIN EVENT

WCW World Heavyweight Championship

CAGE MATCH

Immortal vs Legend

Icon vs Icon

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Ric Flair © v Hulk Hogan

WCW United States Championship

LADDER MATCH

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Steve Austin © v Ricky Steamboat

WCW World Teag Team Championships

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WCW World Television Championship

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The One to Settle The Score

TEXAS DEATH MATCH

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Sting v Vader

Tag Team Grudge Match

STREET FIGHT

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<div style="text-align:center;">Tag Team Tournament Finals

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Arn Anderson & Brian Pillman v Nasty Boys v Harlem Heat

DEBUT MATCH UP

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The United Tassels v ???/???

A special announcement from Nick Bockwinkel regarding a NEW TITLE!

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Quick Card:

Ric Flair © v Hulk Hogan

Steve Austin © v Ricky Steamboat

Cactus Jack & Kevin Sullivan © v winner of tourney final

Harlem Heat v Arn Anderson/Brian Pillman v Nasty Boys

Steven Regal © v Johnny B Badd

Sting v Vader

The Texas Dream Team v Terry Funk/Buckhouse Buck

Warrior/DBS v ???/???

Who is responsible for the strange videos?

What will the new titles be?

All the questions will be answered and more at BASH AT THE BEACH.

Beejus · July 17, 2013

Ric Flair © v Hulk Hogan

Steve Austin © v Ricky Steamboat

Harlem Heat v Arn Anderson/Brian Pillman v Nasty Boys

Sting v Vader

The Texas Dream Team v Terry Funk/Buckhouse Buck

Warrior/DBS v ???/???

Who is responsible for the strange videos? The Skyscrapers! Sid vs Warrior will be the craziest match-up EVAR....literally!!

What will the new titles be? Cruiserweight?

I just get the idea that somehow, someway, Flair will screw Hogan out of the title.

Dawn · July 18, 2013

Hulk Hogan

Steve Austin

Winner of the tournament finals

Harlem Heat

Steven Regal

Sting

The Texas Dream Team

The United Tassels

I'll go with The Skyscrapers too.

And with the Cruiserweight Title too.

RKOwnage · July 18, 2013

Hulk Hogan

Steve Austin ©

Winner of tourney final

Harlem Heat

Steven Regal ©

Sting

The Texas Dream Team

Warrior/DBS

Who is responsible for the strange videos? I don't want to say The Skyscrapers to tag along with everyone else, but I definitely think Sid is involved.

What will the new titles be? US Tag Titles

TheZies · July 31, 2013

btw, this is coming. been extra busy here lately. Oy vey. But finishing up some matches and should have it posted here in the next day or so. So, feel free to get caught up on the first few shows and get ready for Bash!

TheZies · August 2, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100116110336/prowrestling/images/6/69/WCW_Bash_at_the_Beach_1994.png</div> <div style="text-align:center;">Miami Orange Bowl (South East) Attendance: 75,000 SELL OUT!!!</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36376" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>A promo video plays featuring Hogan and Ric Flair. The announcers (including Gordon Solie) hyping the main event for the evening. Solie: I'm beyond excited about the potential history we will be seeing this evening. Being a part of professional wrestling for as long as I have, I can say... I've never been more excited to call a match. The camera shows the structure that houses the lights and speakers. But between the four towers hangs the cage that will house the main event for the evening. Rating: B</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg WCW World Television Championship http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/W_Images/William_Regal6.jpghttp://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/vs-logo1_zps2a20f7fc.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/MarcMero.jpg http://www.inlewd.com/champions/belts/wcw/wcw_tv.gif Lord Steven Regal © v Johnny B Badd</div> The Television championship kicks us off the event. There is a cliche electricity around the Orange Bowl. Every strike brings oos and aaas from the the crowd. Badd takes the first assault to the champion following a lock-up, he moves to a headlock and makes a few knees to the stomach. The crafty Regal hits a back body drop, and rolls outside for a breather. Heenan compliments the champions intelligence of getting out for a breather. The match goes back and forth until Badd get Regal on his heels with an assortment of boxing jabs. He sets up for the Tutti Frutti, but Regal manages to duck. Regal his a back-suplex into a pin attempt that Badd kicks out of. A couple of european uppercuts puts Badd against the ropes. The champ whips Badd across the ring and connects with a knee to the midsection. He locks in a modified STF and Badd attempts to crawl to the rope. But mere inches away, the pain is too much and Badd taps! Lord Steven Regal d Johnny B Badd Retains World Television Title Rating: C <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36376" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Mean Gene Okerland is standing in the ring with WCW Commish Nick Bockwinkle. Behind him is a table with a red cloth covering it. Underneath it is assumed is the new title being unveiled. Bockwinkle talks about the history of wrestling and how he wanted to bring a particular piece of wrestling lore to WCW. He says he had dinner with an old friend and offered to purchase some titles from him. Gene interrupts to ensure he heard the plural titles. Bockwinkle confirms and continues. We have some old friends West of here. History was made in the mid-south by this group from Dallas. What I have to unveil is possibly their most prestigious title. More so than their own heavyweight championship. Under this cloth are the new WCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship Titles." <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCW6man_zpsd9e930ea.jpg</div> Heenan chimes in "What happened? Fritz have a yard sale?" Bockwinkle: "We are honored to be the new home to the linage of these titles held by such great competitiors. Tonight we have some young mean who will be our first challengers for this title." Bockwinkle gives it to Mean Gene to announce the up-coming match! Okerland: Believe me when I say it is an honor to announce the Six-man Tag team match up this evening. Tommy Dreamer, Stevie Richards and Rob Van Dam will team up against Chris Benoit, Dean Malenko and Taz! Rating: C+</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg</div> <div style="text-align:center;">WCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCW6man_zpsd9e930ea.jpg</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/Laurinaitis2008/thTommy_Dreamer10.jpghttp://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu183/straightedge109_CMedge/TEW%202010/Stevie_Richards.jpghttp://img78.imageshack.us/img78/4694/robvandam9gc.jpghttp://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/vs-logo1_zps2a20f7fc.jpghttp://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/shaynes23/WCW/DeanMalenko.jpghttp://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii278/b2flyxballer/Tazz.jpghttp://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w17/tristramwcw/ChrisBenoit4.jpg Tommy Dreamer, Steavie Richards and Rob Van Dam v Chris Benoit, Taz and Dean Malenko </div> Two officials hold the three belts for everyone to see. Solie talks about how great it is to have the belts made famous by the Von Erich family. Venture says there is an obvious buzz in the crowd not just because of this match but because we're getting closer and closer to the Main Event. Solie lets everyone know the groups names. Dreamer, Richards and RVD are The South Philly Renegades. Taz, Malenko and Benoit are the Machines of War. Dreamer and Taz start the match out. Taz knocks down Dreamer with a belly-to-belly suplex to get things going. Dreamer responds with an irish-whip followed with a running forearm. The match goes back and forth with both teams performing like six-man veterans. Richards and Dreamer use some teamwork against Malenko hitting a double-suplex. The action is crisp and precise and the fans are really getting into things. Van Dam goes for the Five-Star Frog Splash on Benoit but Benoit rolls out of the way. After both fighters sprawl on that mat, each get hot tags to Dreamer and Taz. A fury of strikes before Dreamer counters a Taz suplex into a DDT. A 1. 2. 3! Dreamer, Richards and Van Dam are the NEW WCW Six-Man Tag Team Champions! 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Two fighters will be in the ring tagging in whom ever they wish until one is left. The actions starts off fast and furious as tags to off teams are made keeping teams alive. and a lot of movement to the match. Even Booker T dodges a tag from Arn Anderson who turns around to get bulldozed by Sags. Stevie Ray steals the tag from Sags and runs into the fallen Arn, but Anderson turns it around with a massive spinebuster to get a 1, 2 and 3. Eliminating half of Harlem Heat. Booker T comes in and launches Arn into the Nasty Boys corner. Sags tags himself back in but is met with a Harlem Side Kick. 1, 2, and 3! Half of the Nasty Boys is now gone! Arn reenters the ring and Pillman and Anderson are the only full team left. They tag in and out keeping each other fresh to the point that it forces Knobbs and Booker to work together! Heenan: These matches will make strange bed fellows out of anyone! Knobbs and Booker hit a double-suplex on Arn. Arn kicks out at 2. Knobbs whips him into the ropes but ducks down too soon and receives a big boot to the side of the head from Arn. Arn goes for another spinebuster, but KNOBBS COUNTERS INTO A POWERSLAM! 1! 2! 3! And we're down to the final three. Pillman, probably the most rested of the trio, jumps into the ring and runs rough-shot on both Knobbs and Booker T. Big drop kicks knocks Booker from the rings. He then flips Knobbs into the turnbuckle and climbs the turnbuckle and pounds away on Knobbs. But Knobbs hoists him up as if he's going to powerbomb him. Then from nowhere Booker T comes off the top rope and hits Pillman with a leg lariet from the top! Pillman crashes to the mat and Knobbs quickly goes for the pin. 1! 2! 3! Solie: Pillman is eliminated! It's just Booker and Knobbs! Knobbs gets up quickly looking for Booker T, but Booker has exited the ring and is sneaking around the apron. He picks his spot and hits another Harlem Side Kick on Knobbs! 1! 2! 3! Solie: Booker T and Harlem Heat are the Number One contenders for the tag team titles! Heenan: Brilliant work by Booker to confuse Knobbs on where he was. Not that it takes much to confuse either of the Nasty Boys. Harlem Heat d Anderson/Pillman & Nasty Boys Rating: B <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36376" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>A video highlighting the Steve Austin and Ricky Steamboat feud plays. The biggest pop comes from when Austin says Steamboat tapped against Flair. The crowd lets out a solid chorus of boos. The crowd heats up as the two workers make their way to the ring. Rating: C+</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg WCW United States Championship LADDER MATCH http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag102/TheShield2013/WCW/WCW%20Main%20Event/SteveAustin_zpsc22e57b0.jpghttp://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/vs-logo1_zps2a20f7fc.jpghttp://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b352/justtxyank/Diary/RickySteamboat2.jpg http://www.oocities.org/wrestlingalb/wcw_us.gif Steve Austin © v Ricky Steamboat</div> Austin and Steamboat face-off and look up at the US Title hanging over the ring. A ladder stands outside the ring playing Chekhov's Gun. Austin comes out swinging, which plays into Steamboat's game plan as the cagey veteran is methodical and deliberate with each attack and counter. Austin goes for clothesline. Steamboat cross-arm breaker. Austin goes for gut kick. Steamboat catches and kicks Austin across the head. After Steamboat dodges an Austin punch and kicks him across the back, Steamboat goes for a quick elbow drop, but Austin rolls out of the way and retreats to his corner to gather himself. With a fresher idea, Austin slows the match down and locks up with Steamboat, which he turns into a sequence of a headlock, punch to the head, irish whip followed by a Thez press. Austin picks The Dragon up and gives a stiff whip into the ropes and hits a big clothesline. Austin follows with a big German suplex that just about splits Steamboat in two. The battle rages between the two in a similar back and forth fashion until Steamboat lands a massive kick to the Austin's head. With Austin sprawled on the mat, Steamboat climbs out and grabs the ladder. He sets the ladder up in the middle of the ring, but Austin knocks it over before hitting Steamboat with it. The ladder becomes a focal point of the attack of both men and seeming evening the playing field. Each competitor takes a turn in setting up the ladder to make the climb, only to have the other trump their attempt. Austin pushes the ladder over and catapults Steamboat into the ropes. Steamboat hits a belly-to-back suplex that knocks both men down. Solie: They're going to kill each other in there! That's the only way this match is going to end! Steamboat hits a swinging neckbreaker on to the ladder. Giving Steamboat the opportunity to open the ladder and make his climb, but he pauses and looks at the prone Austin. His face frowns, and it's clear he wants more than the title. He wants revenge. Heneen: Where is he going? All he has to do is grab the belt! Solie: Steamboat climbs to the top of the ladder and steadies himself. He's going to jump! Steamboat is going to jump! Hennen: I can't look. Just tell me what happens. Steamboat takes a big leap from the top ... BUT AUSTIN'S UP! He catches Steamboat's head and brings the Dragon's jaw hard into his shoulder. Boat's body goes immediately limp giving Austin time to climb the ladder and unhook the belt. Austin hoists his title belt over his head in victory. Heneen: "That's a bad man, Gordon. A bad, bad man." Steve Austin d Ricky Steamboat Retains United State Championship Rating: B <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg DEBUT MATCH UP http://www.allwrestlingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ultimate-warrior-150x150.jpghttp://th264.photobucket.com/albums/ii186/MCMachineGun/EWR/D%20Pictures/th_Davey_Boy_Smith.jpghttp://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/vs-logo1_zps2a20f7fc.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW/Unknown.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW/Unknown.jpg The United Tassels v ???/???</div> Warrior and Davey Boy Smith both make their entrances and stand in the ring awaiting the debut of their opponents. Video plays of the attacks and a summary of the mysterious videos that have been playing. Warrior frantically shakes the ropes and yells while Bulldog flexes and stretches his muscles when suddenly... LIGHTS OUT! All the lights in the stadium and over the ring go out. A ruckus can be heard happening in the ring. Then the laughter is heard again and the lights over the ring come back on. We see both Warrior and DBS twisted into the ropes with clown masks on their heads. Solie: We have no idea what has happened to the opponents much less what happen to The Ultimate Warrior and Davey Boy Smith! Both men are incapacitated and are being checked out by our medical team. Heenan: I don't know who these people are, but seriously, I'm too old and too rich for this. Solie: The referee has declared this match a no-contest. Heneen: You think? Winner: No Contest Rating: B- <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg Tag Team Grudge Match STREET FIGHT http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q335/stuffswcw/wcw91/windham.pnghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/DustinRhodes.jpghttp://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/vs-logo1_zps2a20f7fc.jpghttp://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo239/SyrjisEWR/Wrestlers/Own%20Cuts/B%20images/Bunkhouse_Buck.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW%201994/TerryFunk.jpg</div> <div style="text-align:center;">Texas Dream Team w/ Dusty Rhodes v Bunkhouse Buck/Terry Funk w/ Col Robert Parker</div> All four men start the match. Any one can be pinned at any time. Each fighter is wearing standard street cloths. Buck is in overalls and boots. Funk is a torn up t-shirt and equality tattered jeans. Windham and Rhodes wearing jeans and Texas t-shirts. The match begins in sheer chaos as Rhodes bee-lines for Funk and Windham locks up with Buck. Fists fly and bodies follow until The Texas Dream team knocks both Funk and Buck out of the ring. They hold up the Hook'em signs and pander to the crowd. Rhodes jumps from the ring only to Funk playing possum. Funk commandeers a chair from under the ring and smacks Rhodes with it. After a couple of strikes, he sees Windham and Buck fighting back and forth. He turns the corner and summons Buck to to send Windham his way. He obeys and whips Windham toward Funk who strikes Windham across the upper body with a baseball swing. They grab Windham and toss him back into the ring. A double team attack leaves Windham down when Rhodes finally makes it back into the ring. The two take care of Rhodes in the same manner. Funk and Buck control the pace and offense of the match for some time. Until Rhodes finally gets Funk down with suplex. Rhodes lifts Funk up when Buck sees what is going on. Buck runs with the chair toward Rhodes, but Rhodes ducks AND HE HITS FUNK! FUNK IS DOWN! Windham comes and hits a dropkick into the chair which smacks against Buck's skull. Rhodes covers Funk and Windham knocks Buck from the ring ... 1, 2 AND 3! Funk comes to and he is livid he yells at Buck from inside the ring. Solie: Funk isn't happy about the gaffe committed by Bunk. Heneen: You've gotta be concerned about the stability of the Stable after this. Solie: Funk and Buck controlled that match for most of the time until a quick fall gives the Texas Dream Team the win. Texas Dream Team d Funk/Buck Rating: C+ <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36376" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>A video plays hyping Vader and Sting. There is footage from the infamous strap match an various assaults from Vader to Sting. The culmination leads to the match up coming up next which Sting says will be the last. It is the one to settle the score. Rating: B-</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg The One to Settle The Score TEXAS DEATH MATCH http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/WCW92Rude/Sting.jpghttp://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/vs-logo1_zps2a20f7fc.jpghttp://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/TheWarBegins/WCW/BigVanVader.jpg Sting v Vader</div> Vader doesn't waste any time in attempting to intimidate Sting as the bell rings by walking up and chest bumping him. Sting tries to push, but Vader only flexes and growls. And then pushes him into the turnbuckle and splashes the Stinger. Heenan "Sting can't go power for power with Vader. He should know that by now. This match could be over quicker than we thought." Vader lifts sting up and hits him with a massive clothes line. Quick pin fall attempt but Sting kicks out after one. Vader attempts another big splash in the corner but Sting ducks and Vader slams into the turnbuckles. Sting takes Vader's head and bashes it on the top turnbuckle. Sting begins to pump himself up and the 75,000 in attendance begin to get behind him as he finally mounts his first offensive outburst. and finally knocks the giant man onto the ground. The match continues back and forth, but no one getting farther than the two count. The tide seems to turn when Sting climbs the ropes, but Vader yanks him down into his waiting arms. He slams Sting down with all 450 pounds behind him. Vader picks up Sting and slams him down again. 1. 2. 3..... now the 10 count starts! Vader eggs on the crowd and doesn't see Sting get up at the 3. Sting dives at Vader's knee and continues to assault it while the big man is on the ground! Solie "Smart move by sting going after those loadbaring legs of Vader" Heenan "I'm pretty sure this stadium doesn't have those type of support beams." Stings offense continues. He climbs the ropes again and this time hits the big splash. And then a second. Vader is out. Vader is out! Heenen can be heard screaming. 1. 2. 3!! The referee begins the ten count. Heenan: WAIT WHO'S THAT!?! From the stands a man dressed in black including a black leather jacket wearing a clown mask slides into the ring and clobbers sting with a steal pipe! Heenan: STING'S OUT! WHO IS THAT!? SECURITY! SOMEONE PROTECT ME! Solie "I don't know what just happened folks, but Sting was about to win when some mad man from the stands leveled him with a pipe. Vader has begun moving but Sting is out cold! And where are you going, Brain?!" The Brain has decided that due to the bizarre happenings that it's best for him to exit stage left. Vader lifts Sting and hits him with a massive Vaderbomb. Vader gets the 1. 2. and 3. And the ref makes the slow count to 10 as the man in black jump the railing and escapes. Vader defeats Sting by hitting all four ring posts. Rating: B+ <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg WCW World Teag Team Championships http://royalrumbler.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/cactus-jack.jpg?w=150&h=150http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW%201994/KevinSullivan.jpghttp://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/vs-logo1_zps2a20f7fc.jpghttp://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag102/TheShield2013/WCW/Wrestlers/StevieRay_zps099406c3.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW%201994/BookerT.jpg http://www.inlewd.com/champions/belts/wcw/wcw_tag.gif Cactus Jack & Kevin Sullivan v Harlem Heat</div> Stevie Ray and Cactus Jack start off the match up. Stevie Ray gets off to a fast start with Stevie counting a Cactus irish whip and tossing Jack into Heat's corner. Their tag team experience puts them in good position with both Booker and Ray taking turns keeping Jack from letting Sullivan into the ring. It's several minutes before Jack breaks through and gets a hot tag to Sullivan. The demented one takes Stevie Ray out with a massive clothesline. He locks Booker into the tree of woe and unleashes a barrage of knees and knocks. A Devil Stomp puts Booker T out and with Cactus keeping Stevie Ray from making the save. The champions retain. Sullivan/Cactus d Harlem Heat Retain Tag Titles Rating: C+ <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36376" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Hogan's fan fare is other worldly. Pyros shoot off. He walks out by himself as Gordon announces that per the contract signed everyone is to be removed from ring side. Heenan has made it back to the booth and is prepared for the Main Event. The sell out stadium crowd lets loose when Hogan stands in the middle of the ring and rips his shirt off with fireworks going off. The camera catches TV's Tia and Tamera are shown at ring side. Each sporting conflicting shirts. Tia for Hogan and Tamera for Flair. Rating: A</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36376" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>They are flamboyant entrances, and then there are Ric Flair flamboyant entrances. The champ wears his trademarked blue robe with Nature Boy embroidered on the back. Pyros go off and the spins showing off. The fans let Flair have it as he walks to the ring and opens the robe to show off the belt. Rating: A </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg MAIN EVENT WCW World Heavyweight Championship CAGE MATCH Immortal vs Legend Icon vs Icon http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW%201994/RicFlair.jpghttp://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/vs-logo1_zps2a20f7fc.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW%201994/HulkHogan.jpg http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130705151342/prowrestling/images/thumb/c/c3/WCW_World_Heavyweight_Championship.jpg/185px-WCW_World_Heavyweight_Championship.jpg Ric Flair © v Hulk Hogan</div> The two combatants stand face to face as the referee exits and the cage begins to be lowered. The chain linked fencing surrounds the two heavyweights. The design of the cage was set up by Flair and is taller than most and is more reinforced to support the heavyweights. Flash bulbs flash and the crowd buzzes. Heenan: Flair has done everything he can to give himself a championship advantage here. The Nature Boy checks out fencing to make sure it's to his liking. He nods in affirmation and smirks toward Hogan. The bell sounds andÉ Solie: "Folks. Here. We. Go. The one we've been waiting for. The one all 75,000 fans here tonight have been waiting for. This, wrestling fans, is history. The two lock up. And more camera flashes. Hogan kicks Flair with in the gut and immediately whips him into the corner with great applause. He assaults Flair in the corner before beginning to climb, but Flair pulls him down before he makes it beyond the ropes. Flair tries to chop Hogan, only to be countered into the cage. Hogan repeats and the crowd cheers with each successive blow. Flair collapses onto the mat and Hogan panders to the crowd for applause holding his hand to his ear, but when he reaches down to grab the Nature boy. Flair responds with a poke to the eye and he is back to his feet. Flair's offense focuses on the knees of Hogan, and despite there being no pin fall or submission, keeping Hogan slowed is a good strategy. Hogan counters out and whips Flair into the ropes. He hobbles a clothesline and both men fall. Hogan rolls to the ropes and begins trying to climb out again. Flair spoils Hogan's second attempt and he pulls him back into the ring. The two exchange blows and power moves until Flair takes Hogan down with a low blow. It's Flair's first attempt to try and escape the cage, but Hogan's height and reach bring Flair crashing back to the mat. Hogan begins stomping around the ring trying to Hulk Up. Flair rolls to his feet and attempts to attack only to have Hogan stare at him. He wags his finger at Flair who responds by begging Hogan. Hogan begins pounding Flair on the head, and then smashing Flair into the cage. Solie: FLAIR'S CUT OPEN! FLAIR'S CUT OPEN! Flair's face glows read with blood flowing down. Hogan hits a massive body slam and stands up looking to the crowd and the explode knowing what is coming. Hogan runs and bounces off the ropes and HITS THE LEG DROP! Heenan: NO! NO! Come on Flair! Get up! Hogan should have all but a free shot to the to of the cage Hogan grabs the top when Flair finally rolls over and quickly climbs to meet Hogan at the top. The two heavyweights begin exchanging blows at the top. Flair takes control and grabs Hogan and ... Solie: Flair grabs Hogan. They're 15 feet in the air. What's he about... OH MY GOODNESS! Flair suplexes Hogan from the top of the cage! Heenan: Come on Flair. Now's the time. Get up and get over the cage! The crowd gasps as the two men hit the mat. They lay sprawled on the ring and the crowd can be seen standing on their feet. Many with their hands on their heads. Some shaking their heads in disbelief. The crowd begins separating into chants cheering on their heroes. <div style="text-align:center;">Here we go Hogan. Let's go Flair. Here we go Hogan. Let's go Flair.</div> The chants grow as the two men start moving. Flair grabs Hogan's head and pounds away and knocks Hogan back down. Flair grabs Hogan's leg and looks out into the crowd. He struts and profiles as he locks in the figure four, and with no referee Hogan's tapping falls on deaf ears. After a few moments of fighting, Hogan is able to use his superior leg strength to flip the Figure Four. Flair immediately lets go. Flair leans against the ropes when Hogan makes a dash for him. Flair drops him with a leg sweep sending Hogan's head into a middle post. Solie: Hogan's head bounced off that post like a tennis ball. He's busted up and may be unconscious! Heenan: Come Flair! Here's your chance! Get over that cage! Flair makes a bee line for the opposite side of the cage and begins to climb. But as he reaches the top something happens. Solie: What is going on!? The cage. THE CAGE IS LIFTING UP! Heenan: Who is in charge of the cage!? Jump Ric! Jump! Solie: Flair is grasping the top of the cage and has a look of sheer terror as the cage continues to rise! Heenan: Hogan is behind this. Hogan has found a way to screw Flair! As if predicting the future, Hogan begins to rouse of his unconscious state. Intentionally or not, he rolls. Solie: Hogan is waking up and rolls to the ropes. Talk about instincts! AND HE ROLLS OUT OF THE RING! Heenan: NO! NO! NO! This can't be right. You have to go over the cage! Solie: I'm not sure about the contract specifics, but they just said escape the cage. And Hogan has escaped! Flair is on top of the cage livid about what just happened. Hogan is handed the belt and hoists it over his head with blood running down his face. Solie: I've never seen anything like this before. And in possibly the most memorable evening of wrestling, Hulk Hogan is your new WCW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION! Heenan: I don't believe this. I do not believe this. Flair will fight this. This cannot stand up. I told you Hogan couldn't be trusted and now he's screwed Flair! Hulk Hogan d Ric Flair New WCW World Heavyweight Champion Rating A (95) <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a573/Ashley_Menzies/WCWBanner_zps3a902cad.jpg</div> Show rating: A (94) Buy Rate: 3.02 Editor’s Thought: Thought Hogan/Flair worked out well. I went ahead and gave it to Hogan because of all the questions it opens up. I spent so much time building Hogan/Flair that I lost out on building up on the other feuds which hurt their scores, but all in all, it was worth it. Flair/Hogan is match of the year worthy and took a pretty solid PPV and gave it a "historic" feel. We’ll see what happens! As of writing this, I haven’t looked at the In Your House results, I’ll be interested to see how it compares! And I didn't to do just like everyone else with secondary tag titles, but needed something else, and chose the Six man Tag Belts. I also went ahead and used the WCCW ones because I think the history of that belt is cooler. Plus, they will play a key part in the allegory of the my theme.

TheZies · August 2, 2013

Bash Predictions:

RKOwnage: 16/20

Beejus: 14/20

Smasher: 5/8

Total: Congrats to RKO for the first win!

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This Week in Wrestling</div>

Bash at the Beach Fallout!

So many questions!

How will Funk handle Buck’s screwup?

Who are these men that keep attacking Warrior/DBS?

Are they affiliated with Vader? Did they help Hogan!?

What does Flair have to say?

Who’s next for Austin? Regal? And the tag team champions?

What they’re saying following Bash:

Many are calling the mega-PPV amazing and actually living up to the hype. The buy rate was 3.02 and saw a sell out of 75,000 people filling the orange bowl. People will be youtubing this main event in years …. Whatever that is.

The event saw WCW’s popularity rise in 15 regions!

Contracts:

Contract extensions have been handed out to Cactus Jack and Ron Simmons. Shanghai Pierce, Terry Taylor and Erik Watts are not being handed new contracts.

And apparently WCW is letting the unused contract of Mr. T expire… no explanation from management was available as to why he was never used. (Editor’s note: *shrugs*)

What’s going on up North?

In Your House was held in San Antonio to a sellout crowd of 30,000 (editor note: the Alamo dome holds more than 30k. Not sure why this is set so low).

The response is pretty good, but nothing to write home about. (B rating) The main event saw Jeff Jarrett, Barbarian and Shawn Michaels d Randy Savage, Undertake and Lex Luger (EN: I don’t even know). Bret Hart defeated Diesel to retain the WWF title…. The on fire Yokosuka was left off the card. (EN: no clue.)

Their latest RAW from Long Beach California in front of 13,500 sellout crowd proved to be about as average as In Your House (Rating B). Diesel defeated Razor Ramon in the main event. Shawn Michaels defeated Lex Luger in a bust of a match (C+ rating, you’d expect more from your main eventers)

Ratings War:

Raw maintained its 5.82 rating for the second straight week.

WCW Saturday night dropped to 6.32 and maintained it’s 0.03 on DSF

WCW Main Event pulled a 0.69 as many viewers joined in early before Bash at the Beach.

Once ECW begins to pull a rating, I’ll let you know……

PPV Buy Rates:

WWF In Your House: 2.43

WCW Bash at the Beach: 3.02

AAA TripleMania III: 0.99

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WCW Saturday Night!

Hogan will celebrate his victory... and also be forced to answer to some questions.

Paul Roma v Rob Van Dam

Gears of War v Johnny B Badd and Das Vunder-stud

Ron Simmons v Dustin Rhodes

Harlem Heat v Arn/Pillman

Ric Flair v Sting

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