WCW 1997 - Putting the ship right

Warhawk8492 · January 2, 2014

Lex Luger vs. Randy Savage

If Savage wins, then half of the next Nitro will be under nWo control

Comment: Should be interesting

Scott Norton vs. The Giant

Comment: Good power match

Booker T vs. Rick Martel

Comment: Booker T has a lot of potential, push him

Meng w/Kevin Sullivan vs. Rick Steiner

Comment: Faces of Fear need momentum

Chris Benoit vs. Hammer

Comment: Benoit keeps taking out The Flock

Chris Jericho vs. Juvetud Guerrera

Comment: Liontamer FTW

Also of Note:

Who will be Zybszko's representative against Scott Hall at Starrcade?

Bret "The Hitman" Hart

solidliquid777 · January 6, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;"> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Television/WCW_Nitro.jpg Live from Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, Iowa Attendance: 15,427 Announce Team http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Bobby_Heenan.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Dusty_Rhodes.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Tony_Schiavone.jpg <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Chris_Jericho.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Juventud_Guerrera.jpg Chris Jericho vs. Juventud Guerrera Chris Jericho was hoping to come back after his loss to Eddy Guerrero last week by defeating his fellow luchadore Juventud. Juvie as would be expected went with several high-flying moves and looked set to pull out a victory. However as Juvie went for a monkey flip on Jericho, The Lionheart managed to hook his legs and apply his dreaded Lion Tamer, leaving Juvie with no choice but to tap. Winner: Chris Jericho by submission at 7:44 Grade: C- </div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Chris_Benoit.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Hammer.jpg Chris Benoit vs Hammer Following Jericho's victory his fellow Canadian, Chris Benoit was hoping to come one step closer to facing Raven at Starrcade. Having already defeated Riggs & Kidman, only Hammer, Sick Boy and Saturn stand in Benoit's way to the master manipulator. Tonight Hammer tried to derail Benoit's path to Raven but ultimately he fell short. Benoit dominated the majority of the match and eventually won with a pinfall from a Dragon Suplex Winner: Chris Benoit by pinfall at 9:02 Grade: C- </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Lex_Luger.jpg We head backstage now where Luger is warming up for his match against Savage tonight. His locker room door swings open and Luger turns around sharply, probably still wary from his attack two weeks ago. Instead of the nWo though, its Larry Zbyszko http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Larry_Zbyszko.jpg who wishes him good luck in his match tonight against Savage. The commentary team speculate that Luger maybe Zbyszko's choice. Heenan declares it a certainty. Grade: C- </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Meng.jpg w/ http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Kevin_Sullivan.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Rick_Steiner.jpg Meng w/ Kevin Sullivan vs. Rick Steiner Back to the ring for what is sure to be a hard-hitting contest between two of the toughest men in WCW: the University of Michigan alumni Rick Steiner and the toughest man in Tonga, Meng. As can be expected these two have an absolute brawl with both exchanging hard-hitting blows and power moves. Steiner hits a Frankensteiner on Meng sending him crashing into the referee. The Dog-Faced Gremlin realizes what has happened and attempts to resurrect the ref to no avail. A man rushes to the ring with a chain wrapped around his fist, Steiner turns and is decked with a punch. The cameras finally focus on the attackers face. It's Stevie Ray!! http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Stevie_Ray.jpg Returning from injury to attack one half of the tag team champions. He leaves as the crowd erupt in boos. Meng gets back to his feet and applies the Tongan Death Grip to the unconscious Steiner, and the ref who has now recovered awards the match to Meng. Winner: Meng by Submission at 11:39 Grade: C </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Booker_T.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Stevie_Ray.jpg We head backstage as the cameras have caught up with Stevie Ray and his brother Booker T. They declare that they should be WCW World Tag Team Champions. Stevie explains that while Booker and himself had to fight their way from the rough streets of Harlem to the top, the Steiners had everything handed to them on a silver platter as WCW's poster boys. Stevie declares after Starrcade, the belts will find a better home with Harlem Heat. Booker says he hopes Scott and Rick watch his match with Rick Martel next for a preview of what fate has in store for them Grade: C </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Booker_T.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Rick_Martel.jpg Booker T vs. Rick Martel We head back to ringside, as Booker T makes his entrance to face off against Rick Martel. Schiavone speculates that Harlem Heat have greatly underestimated the Steiner Brothers and that the anger from Rick and Scott will manifest itself violently soon, maybe even before Starrcade. Back to the match at hand and Martel attempts to break his losing form of late. However is wasn't to be as Booker T, more aggressive than usual, was able to pick up the win after a Harlem Hangover Winner: Booker T by pinfall at 10:28 Grade: C </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Roddy_Piper.jpg We getting a surprising turn of events now as a bagpipe can be heard, which can mean only one thing "Rowdy" Roddy Piper is on his way to the ring. The crowd erupt at the unexpected sight of Piper who comes to the ring and grabs a microphone. Roddy asks the fans if they remember his interview skills which gets an impressive pop. Piper asks his special guest to come out. The nWo theme hits and Eric Bischoff enters the ring alone to a chorus of boos. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Eric_Bischoff.jpg Piper says Bischoff is a brave to be out here alone "because a lot of people don't like you". Bischoff stands with a smug grin on his face. "And I don't like you either." Bischoff smile vanishes. Piper points out how he really should have been WCW Champion at Starrcade one year ago and he never really got over it. Bischoff begins to speak but is cut off by Piper. "And if you try and work your nWo magic and screw Sting at Starrcade then you better start running cause half the roster will be after you." Bischoff again tries to interject but Piper cuts him off. "And what about Zbyszko? Who you think he's gonna pick? I'd say someone whose maybe been screwed by the nWo but that is everyone from Arn Anderson to the Steiners, hell even Me." Piper then drops the mic and leaves the ring as Bischoff is left standing with fear in his eyes, realizing that anyone could be Zbyszko's choice, even Piper. Heenan declares that Piper is 100% guaranteed as Zbyszko's choice. Grade: B </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Scott_Norton.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/The_Giant.jpg Scott Norton vs. The Giant We come back from a commercial break to what should be a hard-hitting power match. As The Giant squares off against Scott Norton. Despite the inexperience of The Giant, he has to be considered the favourite being a former 2-time World Champion. After a back and forth contest the Giant gets the upper hand eventually managing to lift Norton up for the Choke Slam and the 3 count. Winner: The Giant by pinfall at 15:21 Grade: C </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Larry_Zbyszko.jpg Larry Zbyszko heads to the ring with a microphone in hand, meaning it's time for the big announcement. The commentary team is going mental mentioning everyone under the sun as Zbyszko's possible choice with names from WCW's past like El Gigante, Abdullah the Butcher and Tully Blanchard are all seriously discussed. Even Zbyszko's former mentor Bruno Sammartino, aged 62 is mentioned by Heenan. Zbyszko adress the crowd. He says his choice is former World Champion (so much for El Gigante). He says he is well known for his past as a villain but in recent times has accepted the fans support. He is also the master of a very well known submission move. Commentary is now convinced it's Terry Funk or possibly Ronnie Garvin. "Ladies and gentleman, my choice to represent WCW ... "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair!" http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Ric_Flair.jpg The fans cheer as Flair makes his way to the ring and is handed the mic by Zbyszko. Grade: C- http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Ric_Flair.jpg Flair explains why he agreed to be Zbyszko's choice. He explains "I promised two weeks ago, that I would take out the nWo. I beat Savage that night, I mad him Tap! Woo! And Hall, next Sunday, Starrcade I'll beat you. I am Mr. Starrcade! I was there in 1983 and won the gold, I won it 10 years later, hell I'll probably win it in 2003! Hall you can't beat me at my show, in my company, in front of my fans. Woo!" Flair breaks from his promo hits the ropes and elbow drops the ring. "The nWo took everything from me, Hall. You took my best friends career and mocked him. You took my Horsemen. I'll die before I let you take WCW! Hall I blame you for this more than anyone. More than Hogan. More than Nash. More than that weasel Bischoff. Because you're an instigator. You were the first man! The lone Outsider. You invaded and destroyed anything in your path. You recruited and expanded to help you win a war. Well come next Sunday at the Georgia Dome, the war will start to end. See Scott, This Sunday is your Waterloo, your battle of Little Big Horn. It's the beginning of the end for you and your nWo cronies. Woo!" Grade: B- </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Lex_Luger.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Randy_Savage.jpg w/ http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Elizabeth.jpg Lex Luger vs. Randy Savage w/ Elizabeth Returning from commercial following that passionate promo we have our main event of the evening as Randy Savage faces off against Lex Luger, with the fate of Nitro in the balance. You know that both groups are going to be paying close attention to this one. Savage is definitely the better technical wrestler of the two but Luger has the strength advantage which he exploits overpowering Savage. Luger attacks Savage's back with lots of power moves trying to soften him up for the torture rack. Savage fights back attacking Luger's right arm trying to prevent him applying that torture rack. Luger regains control again after countering an Irish Whip sending Savage back first into the post. Luger signals for it, It's Torture Rack time. He locks it in but lets go of Savage's legs with his injured arm, allowing Savage to "accidentally" kick down referee Charles Robinson. Luger releases the hold and Savage falls to the mat in pain. Luger is down on his knees as Scott Hall run downs to the ring baseball bat in hand. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Scott_Hall.jpg Luger looks up just in time to be waffled in the head with the bat and crumples unconscious to the mat. Hall helps Savage up who goes for the Top Rope Elbow. He hits as Charles Robinson comes round to find Savage covering the unconscious Luger. 1-2-3 and it's all over. Half of Nitro next week will be under nWo control. God knows what will happen. Winner: Randy Savage by pinfall at 17:56 Grade: B- </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Quick Results</div> <ul><li>Chris Jericho d. Juventud Guerrera </li><li>Chris Benoit d. Hammer </li><li>Meng d. Rick Steiner </li><li>Booker T d. Rick Martel </li><li>The Giant d. Scott Norton </li><li>Randy Savage d. Lex Luger </li></ul> Overall Grade C+ </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Starrcade 1997</div> * Card Subject to change WCW World Heavyweight Championship Hollywood Hogan [c] vs. Sting WCW United States Heavyweight Championship Curt Hennig [c] vs. Diamond Dallas Page WCW World Tag Team Championship Harlem Heat vs. The Steiner Brothers [c] WCW Cruiserweight Championship Dean Malenko vs. Eddy Guerrero [c] Hall's Title Match vs. nWo TV Scott Hall w/Eric Bischoff vs. Ric Flair w/Larry Zybszko </div></blockquote> </div>

solidliquid777 · January 6, 2014

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">WCW Saturday Night W3 Dec 1997 Predictions Curt Hennig w/ Rick Rude vs. Ray Traylor Comment: WCW Television Title Perry Saturn [c] vs. Rick Martel Comment: Fit Finlay vs. Mortis Comment: Disco Inferno vs. Rey Misterio Jnr. Comment: Goldberg vs. Hugh Morrus Comment: Ernest Miller vs. Wrath Comment: Chris Benoit vs. Sick Boy Comment: </div></div></blockquote> Prediction Competition <ul><li>Beejus - 25/28 + 1/3 </li><li>Smasher1311 - 22/22 + 0/2 </li><li>Warhawk8492 - 22/23 + 0/1 </li><li>GentlemanRaven - 12/12 </li><li>horseman4lyfe - 11/12 </li><li>Jaysin - 10/12 </li><li>Destiny - 5/5 + 0/2 </li><li>WeeBob - 5/6 </li><li>w4lru5 - 4/6 </li></ul>

Warhawk8492 · January 6, 2014

Curt Hennig w/ Rick Rude vs. Ray Traylor

Comment:

WCW Television Title

Perry Saturn [c] vs. Rick Martel

Comment:

Fit Finlay vs. Mortis

Comment:

Disco Inferno vs. Rey Misterio Jnr.

Comment:

Goldberg vs. Hugh Morrus

Comment: Hugh Morrus is NEXT

Ernest Miller vs. Wrath

Comment:

Chris Benoit vs. Sick Boy

Comment:

Beejus · January 7, 2014

Good choice with Flair, I'm liking Flair vs Hall for Starrcade.

Curt Hennig w/ Rick Rude vs. Ray Traylor

Comment: Guy with a title over guy with nothing to do.

WCW Television Title

Perry Saturn [c] vs. Rick Martel

Comment: Poor Rick...

Fit Finlay vs. Mortis

Comment: Battle of the greenry?

Disco Inferno vs. Rey Misterio Jnr.

Comment: Disco can always lose and still be over.

Goldberg vs. Hugh Morrus

Comment: Yeah.

Ernest Miller vs. Wrath

Comment: Clarke has great potential.

Chris Benoit vs. Sick Boy

Comment: Benoit running through Raven's bitches

solidliquid777 · January 17, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Television/WCW_Saturday_Night.jpg From: Hytche Athletic Centre, Princess Anne, Maryland Attendance: 4,914 Announcers http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Bobby_Heenan.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Mike_Tenay.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Tony_Schiavone.jpg <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Chris_Benoit.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Sick_Boy.jpg Chris Benoit vs. Sick Boy The opening contest of Saturday Night saw Chris Benoit face off against Sick Boy from Raven's Flock. After Sick Boy only Saturn, the TV champion, stands between Benoit and the master manipulator Raven. Sick Boy stood little chance against a wrestler of Benoit's technical prowess as he was quickly forced to submit after Benoit applied a brutal crossface chickenwing to make Sick Boy tap. It would appear being friends with the Man of 1,000 Holds has built up Benoit's offence. Winner: Chris Benoit by Submission at 4:58 Grade: C- http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Raven.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Perry_Saturn.jpg As Benoit releases the hold and begins to celebrate he is blindsided by Raven and Perry Saturn. The two remaining Flock members attack Benoit with Saturn dishing out the majority of the damage as Raven watches. The attack ends with Raven hitting the Evenflow DDT for the 3 count. Grade: D </div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Ernest_Miller.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Wrath.jpg Ernest Miller vs. Wrath Ernest Miller has recently been on a losing run, losing to Booker T and The Faces of Fear. However now he faces a different challenge in the powerful Wrath. However once again Miller comes up short losing to Wrath who dominates eventually hitting a powerbomb for the three count. Winner: Wrath by pinfall at 6:39 Grade: D- </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Goldberg.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Hugh_Morrus.jpg Goldberg vs. Hugh Morrus Two young rookies of WCW squared off as Goldberg faced off against the well-rounded Morrus. Goldberg uses his raw strength to overpower Morrus, throwing him around the ring and generally controlling the match. Eventually Goldberg flattens Morrus with a swinging neckbreaker then heads to corner while waiting for The Laughing Man to get to his feet. Morrus gets up and turns into a charging Goldberg who hits a thunderous spear for the three. Tenay points out that young Goldberg is now 10-0 following this victory and all 3 on the commentary speculate that this run will last a while Winner: Goldberg by Pinfall at 10:02 Grade: C- http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Steve_McMichael.jpg Goldberg is celebrating his victory and playing to the crowd, when suddenly Steve McMichael runs in and attacks him. Mongo flattens Goldberg with his sneak attack and has clearly taken exception to the young rookie's progress. Grade: D </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Disco_Inferno.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Rey_Mysterio.jpg Disco Inferno vs. Rey Misterio Jnr. Rey Misterio Jnr. was up next taking on the guy with the greatest dancing skills in WCW, Disco Inferno. Misterio used his high-flying skills to great effect, completely out pacing Inferno. Misterio eventually hit a springboard huracanrana Winnner: Rey Misterio Jnr. by Pinfall at 9:37 Grade: D+ </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Fit_Finlay.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Mortis.jpg w/ http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/James_Vandenberg.jpg Fit Finlay vs. Mortis w/ James Vandeberg Next the dark side of WCW made itself known as Mortis with the sinister James Vandenberg at his side faced off against the fighting Irishman Fit Finlay. Finlay has been having issues with Lord Regal and his blue blooded allies in recent weeks, however somewhat suprisingly they stayed out of this match, leaving Finlay to battle the imposing Mortis. Finlay puts in a gutsy struggle but was unable to defeat Mortis who won with an Octopus Hold. Winner: Mortis by submission at 7:51 Grade: D+ </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Buff_Bagwell.jpg Buff Bagwell is backstage in the nWo monochrome filter. He is running his mouth on the WCW roster, in particular Lex Luger. Bagwell claims he is the only "Total Package" in WCW and he will face Luger at Starrcade if he's man enough Grade: C </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div> WCW Television Championship http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Belts/WCW_TV.jpg http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Perry_Saturn.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Rick_Martel.jpg Perry Saturn is set to once again attempt to defend his Television title in his weekly title defence. Having defeated Fit Finlay & Ultimo Dragon in the previous weeks and look to beat Martel to continue his reign. Martel has been on a bad run of form unable to pick up a win since the start of December. His streak continued tonight as he had a hard fought technical contest with Raven's enforcer and sole surviving Flock member. However, Saturn was able to eventual hit a Death Valley Driver to score the pinfall. Winner: Perry Saturn by pinfall at 14:12 Grade: C- http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Raven.jpg Raven is making his way to the ring as his disciple "celebrates" in the loosest sense of the term. Raven gets a mic and issues a warning to Benoit reminding him that he'll have to beat Saturn to get to him and even if he does, Raven has a "Secret Weapon" and this "Ace in the Hole" will be there to stop Benoit before he gets a chance. Grade: D+ </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Curt_Hennig.jpg w/ http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Rick_Rude.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Ray_Traylor.jpg Curt Hennig w/ Rick Rude vs. Ray Traylor Now for our main event, US Champion Hennig and Traylor are facing off. Two experienced veterans this should be a hard fought contest. Hennig has the experience advantage but the power has to go to Traylor. Traylor attempts to boss about the smaller Hennig but Curt is no pushover, fighting back against the big man and vicously attacking his back. Traylor eventually is caught in the Hennig Plex and is pinned for the three count. Winner: Curt Hennig by pinfall at 15:56 Grade: C+ Following his victory Curt Hennig is celebrating victory and the fans are booing this nWo member when "Smells like Teenage Spirit" begins to resonate around the arena. The fans get on their feet as DDP heads to the ring with Hennig in his sights. Hennig tries to rush Dallas with the US belt, Dallas dodges and hits the Diamond Cuttter! Hennig is out, the US belt falls from his hands. Dallas picks up the belt and poses with it as the show is brought to a close. Grade: C+ </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Quick Results</div> <ul><li>Chris Benoit d. Sick Boy </li><li>Wrath d. Ernest Miller </li><li>Goldberg d. Hugh Morrus </li><li>Rey Misterio Jnr. d. Disco Inferno </li><li>Mortis d. Fit Finlay </li><li>Perry Saturn [c] d. Rick Martel </li><li>Curt Hennig d. Ray Traylor </li></ul> Overall Grade C </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Starrcade 1997</div> * Card Subject to change WCW World Heavyweight Championship Hollywood Hogan [c] vs. Sting WCW United States Heavyweight Championship Curt Hennig [c] vs. Diamond Dallas Page WCW World Tag Team Championship Harlem Heat vs. The Steiner Brothers [c] WCW Cruiserweight Championship Dean Malenko vs. Eddy Guerrero [c] Hall's Title Match vs. nWo TV Scott Hall w/Eric Bischoff vs. Ric Flair w/Larry Zybszko </div></blockquote> </div>

solidliquid777 · January 17, 2014

Meant to upload this sooner but I've been quite busy with uni work. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">WCW Monday Nitro W4 Dec 1997 Predictions Harlem Heat vs. Ray Traylor & Rick Martel Comment: WCW Television Title Chris Benoit vs. Perry Saturn [c] If Benoit wins, he gets to face Raven at Starrcade 1997 Comment: Alex Wright vs. Dean Malenko Comment: Eddy Guerrero vs. Ultimo Dragon Comment: Note: The nWo has chosen to not make any of the matches for it's half of Nitro available before airing. </div></div></blockquote> Prediction Competition <ul><li>Beejus - 32/35 + 1/3 </li><li>Warhawk8492 - 28/30 + 0/1 </li><li>Smasher1311 - 22/22 + 0/2 </li><li>GentlemanRaven - 12/12 </li><li>horseman4lyfe - 11/12 </li><li>Jaysin - 10/12 </li><li>Destiny - 5/5 + 0/2 </li><li>WeeBob - 5/6 </li><li>w4lru5 - 4/6 </li></ul>

Beejus · January 18, 2014

Harlem Heat vs. Ray Traylor & Rick Martel

Comment: The Brothers Heat take this one over two guys who haven't had much luck lately.

WCW Television Title

Chris Benoit vs. Perry Saturn [c]

If Benoit wins, he gets to face Raven at Starrcade 1997

Comment: Because why not?

Alex Wright vs. Dean Malenko

Comment: Dean being #1 contender means a win here.

Eddy Guerrero vs. Ultimo Dragon

Comment: Eddy is still the champ.

CadeSydal · January 21, 2014

I'm gonna give this a shot but honestly WCW in 97 looking back was such a cluster ** that I'm surprised I even watched it. I've d/l'd this mod but the lifestyles and the sheer roster size didn't appeal to me. Good luck righting this ship its not too far of course yet <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Harlem Heat vs. Ray Traylor & Rick Martel

Comment:

WCW Television Title

Chris Benoit vs. Perry Saturn [c]

If Benoit wins, he gets to face Raven at Starrcade 1997

Comment:

Alex Wright vs. Dean Malenko

Comment:

Eddy Guerrero vs. Ultimo Dragon

Comment:

solidliquid777 · January 23, 2014

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Live from DCU Center Worcester, Massachusetts

Attendance: 13,725

Announce Team

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Eddy Guerrero vs. Ultimo Dragon

Eddy Guerrero looked to get a win to gain momentum heading into his title defence this Sunday by beating the man Malenko beat to win the number 1 contendership. In a quick high-flying contest, both men put on a lucha spectacle with plenty of high-flying moves. Guerrero ultimately came out on top after hitting a top rope Frog Splash for the three count.
Winner: Eddy Guerrero by pinfall at 6:49
Grade: C

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Alex Wright vs. Dean Malenko

Dean Malenko also was looking to prepare for Guerrero but first had to try and get passed the Wunderkind. Wright went for a lot of his high-flying offence while Malenko used his raw technical prowess to attempt to maintain control. Malenko was dominating this match until he was distracted by Eddy Guerrero coming to ringside.
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Wright tried to take advantage of the situation with an attempted Top Rope Hurracanrana however Malenko countered with a Powerbomb with a rolling pin for the three count.
Winner: Dean Malenko by pinfall at 6:16
Grade: C-

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Raven is seen backstage as he is interviewed about Benoit's upcoming title match for the Television Title. If Benoit is victorious, he will face Raven at Starrcade. Raven says that Benoit has no chance of beating Saturn tonight and that Raven looks forward to watching Benoit's destruction tonight. "Quote the Raven, Nevermore"
Grade: D+

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http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Chris_Benoit.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Perry_Saturn.jpg

Chris Benoit vs. Perry Saturn [c]

Saturn is all that stands between Benoit and his opportunity to get his hands on Raven. The TV champion aims to defend his title once again and save his ally from the ruthless agression of Benoit. Saturn starts as the aggressor, proving to be a tougher opponent than any of the rest of the Flock. Benoit eventually counters an attempted punch into a brutal German Suplex, Saturn's attempts to block the move knock down the referee. Benoit signals for the Diving Headbutt and climbs the ropes.
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Raven runs interference, lead pipe straight to Benoit's skull and he's out. Benoit flops off the top rope. Saturn's back up and climbs the ropes, he hits the Flying Elbowdrop as the referee comes around. The ref counts 1-2-3. Saturn has saved Raven at Starrcade.
Winner: Perry Saturn by pinfall at 15:14
Grade: C+

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We cut backstage as Ric Flair is shown hanging out backstage. He is jumped by Scott Hall who he will face on Sunday.
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Hall throws Flair about and finishes off with a brutal Outsider's Edge through a table, leaving a bloody mess of Flair on the floor. "See you Sunday, Chico"
Grade: C+

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Harlem Heat vs. Ray Traylor & Rick Martel

We finish the WCW controlled portion of Nitro with a match with the number 1 contenders to the Tag Team titles against a team who combined have lost a combined total of 6 times in the month of December. Needless to say most expected Harlem Heat to dominate. However, Traylor and Martel put up a hell of a fight, with a performance that rolled back the years. Traylor and Martel managed to isolate Stevie Ray for a while, making quick tags and lots of double teaming. The team also come several times within a heartbeat of beating Harlem Heat. However, it wasn't to be as Booker got the hot tag and cleared house following up with Missile Dropkick on Traylor for the win. The announcers solemnly wish us well in the nWo controlled portion of the show and hope for the future of WCW that Flair wins on Sunday.
Winner: Harlem Heat by pinfall at 11:42 (Booker T over Ray Traylor)
Grade: C-

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The screen becomes static as the nWo establish their control. "The following broadcast has been paid for by the New World Order." The nWo theme blasts out the speakers as Bischoff, Hogan, Nash & Hall enter the ring.

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Bischoff welcomes the fans to the dawn of a glorious new era for the nWo and the redefining of the wrestling world as we know it. All the members hype their respective matches at Starrcade, with Bischoff confiming Buff Bagwell vs. Lex Luger. Bischoff and Hogan head to the commentary booth to announce this portion of the show. Bischoff announces on the mic that the next match is to add more of a nWo presence at Starrcade as Vicious and Delicious are going to face the Tag Team Champions with the titles on the line! And in the main event as Sting is too much of a coward to step in the ring at Starrcade, the #1 contender to the US Title, DDP will face "Macho Man" Randy Savage.
Grade: B+

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http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Rick_Steiner.jpg & http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Scott_Steiner.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Buff_Bagwell.jpg & http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Scott_Norton.jpg

The Steiner Brothers [c] vs. Vicious and Delicious

The team of Norton and Bagwell have a chance to advance to Starrcade by beating the Steiners. They take the earlier advantage as Norton in particular dominates Rick Steiner using his raw power. However Bagwell ends up giving Rick the chance he needs to tag Scott Steiner. Scotty flattens Norton and Bagwell, hitting suplex after suplex. He eventually hits a devasting Frankensteiner on Bagwell driving him head first to the mat for the three. Both Hogan and Bishcoff, who had spent the match discussing themselves, are furious.
Winner: The Steiner Brothers by pinfall at 13:50 (Scott Steiner over Buff Bagwell)
Grade: C

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Nash comes out to the ring confirms he will face The Giant at Starrcade, if Giant isn't a Giant chicken. Cue The Giant who marches to the ring not saying a thing.
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He charges Nash and the two begin to brawl. Looks like it's on at Starrcade! Bischoff and Hogan are discussing the possibily of other nWo branded products including nWo toothpaste, nWo timeshares and nWo soda.
Grade: B

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Diamond Dallas Page vs. Randy Savage w/ Elizabeth

Our nWo sponsored main event sees Savage who is given a extravagant entrance complete with pyrotechnics facing off with DDP, who gets what sounds suspiciously like Hogan's attempts at playing Smells Like Teenage Spirit, in place of his proper theme. Bischoff even makes a joke about Hogan's guitar playing days, which is met with icy silence from Hollywood. Any way to the match in the ring and Page is quickly rushed by Savage, who clearly was more prepared. Page only had a short space of time to prepare for this match. They exchange holds with Savage dominating the contest. Savage attempts a double axe handle late on the match which Dallas counters into a Diamond Cutter. Page with the pin and the three as Bischoff and Hollywood stop discussing Hogan's upcoming role in 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain and are collectively screaming down the mic for someone to do something.
Winner: Diamond Dallas Page by pinfall at 17:42
Grade: C+

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Quickly, Hall, Nash, Hennig and Konnan rush the ring together with Savage they proceed to beat down DDP. As the fans begin to toss trash into the ring Bischoff and Hogan make their way into the ring. The beatdown continues as Page has to be held up to stand when suddenly blackout.
Grade: C+

The fans are screaming as they know what comes next. The lights point to the rafters as deathly figure is seen looking down on the nWo. The camera zooms in and we can see it clearly.

It's Sting!!!

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He rappels to the ring, baseball bat in hand as the nWo keep their distance and once he releases his harness he goes straight at the nWo in the ring, flattening everyone in his path with the bat. Eventually only Hogan, Hall, Nash and Bischoff are left standing. Sting decks the Outsiders, grabs the squirming Bischoff and hits the Scorpion Death Drop, the he turns on Hogan and points at him and Hogan looks afraid for the first time in a long time. Hogan is backed into a corner and Sting hits a Stinger splash as the crows erupts. Stinger splash after Stinger splash on Hogan until he falls to the mat and rolls out the ring. Sting is left standing alone the sole survivor. Will the same happen this Sunday?
Grade: B-

Quick Results

Eddy Guerrero d. Ultimo Dragon
Dean Malenko d. Alex Wright
Perry Saturn [c] d. Chris Benoit
Harlem Heat d. Ray Traylor & Rick Martel
The Steiner Brothers d. Vicious & Delicious
Diamond Dallas Page d. Randy Savage
Overall Grade B-

Starrcade 1997

* Card Subject to change

WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Hollywood Hogan [c] vs. Sting

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship

Curt Hennig [c] vs. Diamond Dallas Page

WCW World Tag Team Championship

Harlem Heat vs. The Steiner Brothers [c]

WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Dean Malenko vs. Eddy Guerrero [c]

Hall's Title Match vs. nWo TV

Scott Hall w/Eric Bischoff vs. Ric Flair w/Larry Zybszko

The Battle of the Giants

Kevin Nash vs. The Giant

Who is the real "Total Package?"

Buff Bagwell vs. Lex Luger

News Update

Barry Horowitz & One Man Gang signed by WWF
Buff Bagwell accused of using backstage politics.
Jushin Liger's move to WWF falls through?
Kevin Nash has a new protege in the Giant

solidliquid777 · January 23, 2014

WCW Saturday Night W4 Dec 1997 Predictions

Chris Adams vs. Fit Finlayl
Comment:

Chris Benoit & Dean Malenko vs. Eddy Guerrero & Steven Regal
Comment:

Scott Steiner vs. Stevie Ray
Comment:

Raven vs. Rey Misterio Jnr.
Comment:

Curt Hennig vs. Rick Martel
Comment:

Booker T vs. Rick Steiner
Comment:

Prediction Competition

Beejus - 35/39 + 1/3
Warhawk8492 - 28/30 + 0/1
Smasher1311 - 22/22 + 0/2
GentlemanRaven - 12/12
horseman4lyfe - 11/12
Jaysin - 10/12
Destiny - 5/5 + 0/2
WeeBob - 5/6
w4lru5 - 4/6
CadeSydal - 3/4

solidliquid777 · January 23, 2014

I'm gonna give this a shot but honestly WCW in 97 looking back was such a cluster ** that I'm surprised I even watched it. I've d/l'd this mod but the lifestyles and the sheer roster size didn't appeal to me. Good luck righting this ship its not too far of course yet

It's not too bad once you get into although attitudes and lifestyles are a bit of a challenge. I personally think part of the fun is taking a company like WCW and trying to fix all the stuff that went wrong. Like having a massive roster of talent they don't use. After Starrcade, quite a few people are getting fired.

Also Beejus I just started reading your WCW diary and its awesome and hopefully someday I can catch up with it.

Anyway thanks for reading

Beejus · January 23, 2014

Thanks man <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Glad you're enjoying!

Chris Adams vs. Fit Finlay

Comment: Neither man getting any real push tends to go the way of youth, in my predictions anyways.

Chris Benoit & Dean Malenko vs. Eddy Guerrero & Steven Regal

Comment: Daaaaaaamn this should rock the house! I go with Benoit and Dean just so Dean can get a win over Eddy, and Chris can gain back some heat after his loss on Nitro.

Scott Steiner vs. Stevie Ray

Comment: Steiners are on top of the world.

Raven vs. Rey Misterio Jnr.

Comment: Raven is just in a better position.

Curt Hennig vs. Rick Martel

Comment: Poor Rick.

Booker T vs. Rick Steiner

Comment: Stronger Heat member over "weaker" Steiner, to give them a lead-in to wanting a title match. Speaking of, you put the wrong pictures in for Buff and Norton on Nitro.

solidliquid777 · January 23, 2014

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Beejus" data-cite="Beejus" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Thanks man <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Glad you're enjoying! Booker T vs. Rick Steiner Comment: Stronger Heat member over "weaker" Steiner, to give them a lead-in to wanting a title match. Speaking of, you put the wrong pictures in for Buff and Norton on Nitro.</div></blockquote> I thought there was something wrong thanks for pointing it out. Use Meng as default link when I fill them out so kinda sad it wasn't 2 pictures of my favourite Tongan (Sorry Barbarian)

solidliquid777 · February 4, 2014

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From: Icardo Centre, Bakersfield, California

Attendance: 3,481

Announcers

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http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Chris_Adams.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Fit_Finlay.jpg

Chris Adams vs. Fit Finlay

Fit Finlay having recently had issues with Regal now faced off against his associate Chris Adams. Adams was no match for the Irishman who made quick work of The Gentleman, finishing him off with a Tombstone Piledriver
Winner: Fit Finlay by pinfall at 5:14
Grade: D-

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Chris Benoit & Dean Malenko vs. Eddy Guerrero & Steven Regal

In an absolute barn burner four of the best up and comers in WCW squared off in tag team action. Two are set to square off for the Cruiserweight title, Regal has his sights on Finlay and Benoit was cruelly denied his chance at Raven on Nitro. These four showed exactly what they can offer WCW, and had the commentary team speculating that all 4 men could well be future WCW World Champions. After a technical clinic, Regal was on the receiving end of a Dragon Suplex and pin by Benoit, and couldn't kick out as Malenko intercepted Guerrero.
Winner: Benoit & Malenko by pinfall at 12:19 (Benoit over Regal)
Grade: C+

Following their victory Malenko and Benoit are heading to the back, as the fans applaud the outstanding match they just had. Malenko, is already in the back as Benoit stop to savour the cheers. Suddenly, Benoit is rushed and assaulted by Raven and Saturn.
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The two continue their assault on Benoit, dragging him to the ring and using a steel chair on a defenceless Benoit. After knocking down Benoit, Raven shuts Benoit's hand in the chair and repeatedly stomps on it. After they are finished Pillmaizing Benoit, Raven and Saturn pose and leave as Benoit lies crippled on the floor.
Grade: D

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Scott Steiner vs. Stevie Ray

Two halves of the tag team title match at Starrcade faced off here. Scott Steiner has been dominating recently in WCW and that good run of form continued here tonight with a victory over the senior member of Harlem Heat. Scott once again bossed around his opposition, tossing around Stevie like a cruiserweight. Eventually leading to a Frankensteiner which drove Stevie Ray head first into the mat, followed by a three count.
Winner: Scott Steiner by pinfall at 14:44
Grade: C-

Having successfully defeated Stevie Ray, Scott Steiner "asks" for a mic. He proceeds to tell Booker T that at Starrcade that he will have no "sympy" for Harlem Heat in their tag title match. Confusing as always Steiner proceeds to rant for a good length about nothing in particular, although it is somewhat censored. However, the fans enjoy it and it's very entertaining.
Grade: C+

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Raven vs. Rey Misterio Jnr.
Raven faced off against Rey Misterio Jnr. in an interesting clash of styles. Misterio once again uses his insane high flying skills. Raven was more eager to have a good old fashioned brawl. With Benoit seemingly out of his way for the night, Raven put in a strong showing. Misterio was no push over however showing he is more than capable of mixing it up with the heavyweights. However it was Raven's night as he won following a brutal Piledriver.
Winner: Raven by pinfall at 14:39
Grade: C-

After the match Raven demands a microphone, he speaks to Benoit. Telling him he didn't want to destroy him, he still wants to save him. At Starrcade, Benoit can gain salvation by having a rematch with Saturn, and if Benoit wins he gets Raven next month at Souled Out. However, Raven warns he has an ace in the hole and his "secret weapon" will be watching closely.
Grade: C-

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Curt Hennig vs. Rick Martel

Rick Martel was trying to bring an end to his month long losing streak here, but the US Champion is not a man to be taken lightly. Two of the most experienced members of the WCW roster, these two had a great match as you could sense that Martel's confidence was boosted by his impressive tag team match last week. However, Hennig eventually took control through his nefarious ways, after an illegal low blow outside of the referee's vision Hennig hit the Hennig-plex for the three count.
Winner: Curt Hennig by pinfall at 10:12
Grade: C+

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We cut to the back where we are presented with DDP. He cuts a promo on Hennig, claiming if Hennig had to cheat to win against Martel, then he doesn't stand a shot against DDP. Furthermore, Page comments on how when he wins the US title at Starrcade, its gonna serve as his stepping stone to the top, the WCW Word Title! The fans are definitely happy with this comment and Page seems popular with the fanbase.
Grade: B+

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Booker T vs. Rick Steiner

Our main event saw the other halves of Harlem Heat and the Steiner Brothers face off. Booker T has been in great form recently, undefeated in single competition since the start of December. Rick meanwhile has only had one singles match this month a loss to Meng, with help from Stevie Ray. Suprisingly to some this was the match of the night, impressive given the tag team opener. These two were eager to prove what they had, Booker T in particular going all out. Rick used his usual suplex heavy offence to try and boss around Booker but T wasn't having any of it, replying with quick aggressive offence. The commentary team are singing both men's praises, declaring both to be two of the best in WCW. This match is finally brought to a close by Booker T hitting a Harlem Hangover on Rick Steiner for the three.
Winner: Booker T by pinfall at 14:36
Grade: C+

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Stevie Ray runs out gingerly, still feeling the effects of his mauling by Scott Steiner. Together Harlem Heat start brutalizing Steiner. The commentary team are up in arms as the fans chant for Scotty Steiner to appear, however for some reason the junior Steiner doesn't appear and Harlem Heat close Saturday Night to a chorus of boos as they stand over an unconscious Rick Steiner
Grade: C

Quick Results

Fit Finlay d. Chris Adams
Benoit & Malenko d. Guerrero & Regal
Scott Steiner d. Stevie Ray
Raven d. Rey Misterio Jnr.
Curt Hennig d. Rick Martel
Booker T d. Rick Steiner

Starrcade 1997

* Card Subject to change

WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Hollywood Hogan [c] vs. Sting

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship

Curt Hennig [c] vs. Diamond Dallas Page

WCW World Tag Team Championship

Harlem Heat vs. The Steiner Brothers [c]

WCW World Television Championship
Raven's Rules Match

Chris Benoit vs. Perry Saturn

WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Dean Malenko vs. Eddy Guerrero [c]

Hall's Title Match vs. nWo TV

Scott Hall w/Eric Bischoff vs. Ric Flair w/Larry Zybszko

The Battle of the Giants

Kevin Nash vs. The Giant

Who is the real "Total Package?"

Buff Bagwell vs. Lex Luger

News Update

Samu latest WWF sigining. Fans questioning the latest hiring spree.
Dusty Rhodes wins Best Color Commentator in the World
Steve Austin wins Most Entertaining Wrestler in the World.
Hogan and Savage have bust up pre-Saturday Night?

solidliquid777 · February 4, 2014

Prediction Competition

Beejus - 41/45 + 1/3
Warhawk8492 - 28/30 + 0/1
Smasher1311 - 22/22 + 0/2
GentlemanRaven - 12/12
horseman4lyfe - 11/12
Jaysin - 10/12
Destiny - 5/5 + 0/2
WeeBob - 5/6
w4lru5 - 4/6
CadeSydal - 3/4

Sorry this took a while to upload been quite ill recently and not had the chance to do this. I think I'll redo the predictions after Starrcade. Also there will be a seperate prize for the predictions at Starrcade and every PPV.

solidliquid777 · February 4, 2014

WCW Starrcade 1997

Live from the Glorious Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia

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Official Match Card

WCW World Heavyweight Championship

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http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Hollywood_Hogan2.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Sting.jpg

Hollywood Hogan [c] vs. Sting

The match a year in the making, Sting stands alone independent of both WCW and nWo. He hasn't has a match in over a year but has made his intentions clear, Hogan and his nWo are on Sting's hit list. Hogan will try anything to retain his title.

nWo TV vs. Hall's World Title Match at SuperBrawl VIII

http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Ric_Flair.jpg w/ http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Larry_Zbyszko.jpg vs.http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Scott_Hall.jpg w/ http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Eric_Bischoff.jpg

"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair w/ "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko vs. Scott Hall w/ Eric Bischoff

The future of WCW programming hangs in the balance as Flair faces off against Scott Hall. Blaming Hall and the nWo for his recent misfortunes, The Nature Boy has made it his personal quest to remove the nWo once and for all and he's starting with the original Outsider. Hall is risking his World Championship match earned at World War 3, on his victory tonight.

The Battle of the Giants

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Kevin Nash vs. The Giant

These two behemoths are two of the tallest professional wrestlers in history so a face off between the two was inevitable. Nash has taken excpetion to The Giant's ring name, calling himself the only real Giant in WCW. This won't be a technical contest and should be close to a street fight as these two air their grievances.

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship

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http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Curt_Hennig.jpg w/ http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Rick_Rude.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/DDP.jpg

Curt Hennig w/ "Ravishing" Rick Rude vs. Diamond Dallas Page

Curt Hennig issued an open challenge for a US title match at Starrcade. Step forward DDP. Both men are riding high momentum going into this match but it could go either way.

Who is the real "Total Package"?

http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Buff_Bagwell.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Lex_Luger.jpg

"The Only Total Package" Buff Bagwell vs. "Total Package" Lex Luger

This match was set up following Buff Bagwell repeated verbal attacks on Luger, culminating in a match being agreed to. Buff has claimed he is a real total package unlike the washed up Luger.

WCW World Tag Team Championship

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http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Booker_T.jpg & http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Stevie_Ray.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Rick_Steiner.jpg & http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Scott_Steiner.jpg

Harlem Heat vs. The Steiner Brothers

These two teams clashed recently but it has escalated quickly. Stevie Ray & Booker T claim that unlike the Steiners they have had to fight there way to the top. The Steiners took exception and now this battle between brothers look set to head to a climax tonight.

Who scared the Bear?

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Goldberg vs. Steve "Mongo" McMichael

Mongo has recently been attacking the young rookie Goldberg. It would appear McMichael feels intimated and insecure in his position and seeks to remove anyway that may take his place. Namely the man with the 10-0 undefeated streak Goldberg.

The Waring Classes

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Fit Finlay vs. "Lord" Steven Regal

Nothing quite like tension between the classes. Two sides of the same coin, Regal and Finlay have taken a clear disliking to each other. Despite their similar styles, highly technical yet still featuring brawling, these two can't stand each other. Regal was the instigator branding Finlay a no good commoner and a ruffian. Finlay hasn't taken well to being insulted and has challenged Regal to a match.

WCW Cruiserweight Championship

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http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Dean_Malenko.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Eddy_Guerrero.jpg

Dean Malenko vs. Eddy Guerrero [c]

Two of the most skilled wrestlers in the world square off for one of the most prestigious titles. Malenko and Guerrero unlike most wrestlers haven't engaged in a war of words, letting their in ring skill do the talking. Both men are incredibly skilled, while Guerrero has the speed advantage, the Man of a 1,000 Holds technical prowess is astounding. This should be a hell of a match.

Raven's Rules Match for the WCW World Television Championship

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http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Chris_Benoit.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Perry_Saturn.jpg w/ http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Raven.jpg

Having been denied his chance against Raven tonight after taking out almost all of the Flock single handed, Benoit can instead earn "Redemption" by defeating Saturn tonight. However, it's a Raven's Rules match. Saturn is going to feel right at home in his master's domain. And with Raven's "Secret Weapon" looming large, will Benoit earn his "Redemption" and the WCW World Television Title?

#1 Contender to the WCW Cruiserweight Title

http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Chris_Jericho.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Juventud_Guerrera.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Rey_Mysterio.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Ultimo_Dragon.jpg

Chris Jericho vs. Juventud Guerrera vs. Rey Misterio Jnr. vs. Ultimo Dragon

The most recent addition to the Starrcade card sees 4 of the top crusierweights in WCW square off for the chance to face off against the Crusierweight champion at Souled Out next month. This should be a fast paced and frantic opener filled with exciting action.

Starrcade 1997 Predictions

WCW World Heavyweight Championship
Hollywood Hogan [c] vs. Sting
Comment:

Hall's Title Match vs. nWo TV
Scott Hall w/Eric Bischoff vs. Ric Flair w/Larry Zybszko
Comment:

Kevin Nash vs. The Giant
Comment:

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship
Curt Hennig [c] vs. Diamond Dallas Page
Comment:

Buff Bagwell vs. Lex Luger
Comment:

WCW World Tag Team Championship
Harlem Heat vs. The Steiner Brothers [c]
Comment:

Goldberg vs. Steve McMichael
Comment:

Fit Finlay vs. Steven Regal
Comment:

WCW Cruiserweight Championship
Dean Malenko vs. Eddy Guerrero [c]
Comment:

WCW World Television Title
Raven's Rules Match
Chris Benoit vs. Perry Saturn
Comment:

#1 Contender to the WCW Cruiserweight Championship
Chris Jericho vs. Juventud Guerrera vs. Rey Misterio Jnr. vs. Ultimo Dragon
Comment:

Tiebreaker Bonuses:
What will be the highest rated match of the night?
How many titles will change hands?
Will Raven's "secret weapon" make an appearance? If so who/what is it?
What will be the longest match of the night?
Who will lose the fall in the four way dance?

Beejus · February 5, 2014

WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Hollywood Hogan [c] vs. Sting

Comment: This is the only acceptable outcome.

Hall's Title Match vs. nWo TV

Scott Hall w/Eric Bischoff vs. Ric Flair w/Larry Zybszko

Comment: Flair gets the win to keep us from nWo Nitro.

Kevin Nash vs. The Giant

Comment: Someone from the nWo needs to look strong.

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship

Curt Hennig [c] vs. Diamond Dallas Page

Comment: I know DDP SHOULD win this, but the nWo keeping the US title will keep them looking like a threat.

Buff Bagwell vs. Lex Luger

Comment: Luger is a much bigger player than Buff.

WCW World Tag Team Championship

Harlem Heat vs. The Steiner Brothers [c]

Comment: Another title run for the Heat could start the Steiners on a downward turn.

Goldberg vs. Steve McMichael

Comment: Goldberg can be your "right now" future.

Fit Finlay vs. Steven Regal

Comment: Regal can be your "future" future.

WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Dean Malenko vs. Eddy Guerrero [c]

Comment: Eddy should keep the belt for a little while longer.

WCW World Television Title

Raven's Rules Match

Chris Benoit vs. Perry Saturn

Comment: I'm probably wrong on this one, but Benoit taking the belt from the Flock would really stick it to Raven.

#1 Contender to the WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Chris Jericho vs. Juventud Guerrera vs. Rey Misterio Jnr. vs. Ultimo Dragon

Comment: Always had a soft spot for Juvi, he and Eddy could have a good match.

Tiebreaker Bonuses:

What will be the highest rated match of the night? Hogan vs Sting, just on sheer star power.

How many titles will change hands? 2

Will Raven's "secret weapon" make an appearance? If so who/what is it? Stevie?

What will be the longest match of the night? Hall vs Flair

Who will lose the fall in the four way dance? Jericho

Henderson · February 5, 2014

Starrcade 1997 Predictions

WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Hollywood Hogan [c] vs. Sting

Comment: Sting has to win.

Hall's Title Match vs. nWo TV

Scott Hall w/Eric Bischoff vs. Ric Flair w/Larry Zybszko

Comment: NWO Nitro makes no sense if they have nothing to celebrate

Kevin Nash vs. The Giant

Comment: Nash just has more potential.

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship

Curt Hennig [c] vs. Diamond Dallas Page

Comment: I think there's a few places you could go with Hennig retaining. Plus, I think you would want to change it up a bit.

Buff Bagwell vs. Lex Luger

Comment: Without a doubt

WCW World Tag Team Championship

Harlem Heat vs. The Steiner Brothers [c]

Comment: I think they win, but Scott will do something to cause a DQ

Goldberg vs. Steve McMichael

Comment: Hopefully he has a more interesting feud starting 1998

Fit Finlay vs. Steven Regal

Comment: I guess

WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Dean Malenko vs. Eddy Guerrero [c]

Comment: I think Eddie retains

WCW World Television Title

Raven's Rules Match

Chris Benoit vs. Perry Saturn

Comment: I'm a fan of Saturn, but Benoit has more ability

#1 Contender to the WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Chris Jericho vs. Juventud Guerrera vs. Rey Misterio Jnr. vs. Ultimo Dragon

Comment: Rey wins to put on a good feud with Guerrero

Tiebreaker Bonuses:

What will be the highest rated match of the night?

Sting vs Hogan - Hopefully for your sake

How many titles will change hands?

2, although I'm still leaning that DDP will win the title, even though I went with Hennig.

Will Raven's "secret weapon" make an appearance? If so who/what is it?

I will say yes, it'll end up being Reese or whatever his name was.

What will be the longest match of the night?

Flair vs Hall

Who will lose the fall in the four way dance?

Ultimo Dragon

Warhawk8492 · February 5, 2014

WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Hollywood Hogan [c] vs. Sting

Comment:

Hall's Title Match vs. nWo TV

Scott Hall w/Eric Bischoff vs. Ric Flair w/Larry Zybszko

Comment:

Kevin Nash vs. The Giant

Comment:

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship

Curt Hennig [c] vs. Diamond Dallas Page

Comment:

Buff Bagwell vs. Lex Luger

Comment:

WCW World Tag Team Championship

Harlem Heat vs. The Steiner Brothers [c]

Comment:

Goldberg vs. Steve McMichael

Comment: Mongo is NEXT

Fit Finlay vs. Steven Regal

Comment:

WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Dean Malenko vs. Eddy Guerrero [c]

Comment:

WCW World Television Title

Raven's Rules Match

Chris Benoit vs. Perry Saturn

Comment:

#1 Contender to the WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Chris Jericho vs. Juventud Guerrera vs. Rey Misterio Jnr. vs. Ultimo Dragon

Comment:

Tiebreaker Bonuses:

What will be the highest rated match of the night? Sting Vs Hogan

How many titles will change hands? 4

Will Raven's "secret weapon" make an appearance? If so who/what is it? Yes, Rhino

What will be the longest match of the night? Sting Vs Hogan

Who will lose the fall in the four way dance? Juvi

w4lru5 · February 5, 2014

WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Hollywood Hogan [c] vs.Sting

Comment: You wouldn't make this mistake that WCW made...right?

Hall's Title Match vs. nWo TV

Scott Hall w/Eric Bischoff vs. Ric Flair w/Larry Zybszko

Comment: Not cleanly, though.

Kevin Nash vs. The Giant

Comment: Keep the nWo looking at least somewhat strong.

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship

Curt Hennig [c] vs. Diamond Dallas Page

Comment: Again, to help the nWo look good after losing the two biggest matches on the card.

Buff Bagwell vs. Lex Luger

Comment:

WCW World Tag Team Championship

Harlem Heat vs. The Steiner Brothers [c]

Comment: The Heat win, but the belt doesn't change hands.

Goldberg vs. Steve McMichael

Comment: No question. Who's next?

Fit Finlay vs. Steven Regal

Comment: More potential.

WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Dean Malenko vs. Eddy Guerrero [c]

Comment: Much as I want to see Eddie move on to bigger things, he's going to keep the belt for a little longer at least.

WCW World Television Title

Raven's Rules Match

Chris Benoit vs. Perry Saturn

Comment: Benoit wins, but the feud isn't over.

#1 Contender to the WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Chris Jericho vs. Juventud Guerrera vs. Rey Misterio Jnr. vs. Ultimo Dragon

Comment: Because no one's picked him yet. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Tiebreaker Bonuses:

What will be the highest rated match of the night? Sting/Hogan

How many titles will change hands? 3

Will Raven's "secret weapon" make an appearance? If so who/what is it? Yes. I'm guessing either Stevie Richards or Rhino.

What will be the longest match of the night? Sting/Hogan

Who will lose the fall in the four way dance? Dragon

solidliquid777 · February 8, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">WCW Starrcade 1997 http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/PPV/WCW_Starrcade_97.jpg <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/hxALy8ypuJo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div>I couldn't find the opening video on it's own so here's the full PPV <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Feel free to give it a watch.</div></div><div></div></blockquote> Live from the Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia Attendance: 71,000 Announce Team http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Bobby_Heenan.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Dusty_Rhodes.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Tony_Schiavone.jpg <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Bobby_Heenan.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Dusty_Rhodes.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Tony_Schiavone.jpg <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/x8y38E_aINg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Starrcade 1997 begins as Schiavone welcomes fans to what is sure to be "The Greatest Night in the History of our Sport" As pyro goes off around the arena, Schiavone and Dusty Rhodes hype up the biggest match in wrestling history as Sting vs. Hollywood Hogan happens tonight! Grade: B-</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">#1 Contender for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship</div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Chris_Jericho.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Juventud_Guerrera.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Rey_Mysterio.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Ultimo_Dragon.jpg Chris Jericho vs. Juventud Guerrera vs. Rey Misterio Jnr. vs. Ultimo Dragon This match definitely got the crowd into the show, 4 of the best cruiserweights in WCW squared off for the right to face off against the winner of the Guerrero vs. Malenko match later tonight. The four split into pairs as Jericho and Dragon square off and Guerrera and Misterio battle. Jericho gains the upperhand on Dragon, decking him with a spinning heel kick. Misterio and Guerrera have spilt to the floor with Misterio hitting an insane suicide dive on Guerrea. Jericho picks up Dragon and sends him out on top of the brawling luchadores and takes a moment to savour this crowd before hitting a springboard plancha to the outside. Misterio makes it into the ring first and brings Ultimo Dragon with him. The two have a back and forth sequence of close falls, as Jericho and Guerrera brawl on the floor. Jericho drops Guerrera on the steel guardrail stomach first, as the crowd audibly gasps. Dragon has Misterio down and is up top, until Jericho shoves him off the top to the mat, Jericho then hits a lionsault and goes for the liontamer Misterio breaks up the hold with a brutal drop kick to Jericho's head. Misterio gets Dragon on his feet, even though Ultimo can barely stand, and hits a Springboard Hurracanrana, hooking the legs. 3 count he got him! Rey will face the winner of the Malenko vs. Guerrero match! Winner: Rey Misterio Jnr. by pinfall at 10:52 (Misterio Jnr. over Ultimo Dragon) Grade: C-</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">WCW World Television Championship</div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Belts/WCW_TV.jpg Raven's Rules If Benoit wins he gets to face Raven next month at Souled Out http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Chris_Benoit.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Perry_Saturn.jpg w/ http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Raven.jpg Chris Benoit vs. Perry Saturn [c] w/ Raven Benoit knows that a victory tonight will allow him to finally get his hands on Raven, and look of icy determination on his face as he makes his way to the ring cements that he is looking to destroy Saturn. Saturn comes out next with his WCW TV title, and his sinister puppet master Raven. Raven's threat of a secret weapon looms large over this match. Benoit stands in the ring with his eyes locked on both men and the remnants of the Flock stare back. Saturn eventually enters the ring and the referee has to separate the two before the match can begin. Eventually the bell is rung and these to go at it. Both men charge at each other and comes to blows, Saturn eventually flattens Benoit with a short arm clothesline. Saturn eagerly presses his advantage and continues in the assault with repeated elbow drops on Benoit face. We cut to Raven at ringside standing stoically, Dusty tells us he thinks that Raven is a sick weirdo to do the things he does in public. Back in the ring Saturn has picked up Benoit and slams him back down with a crisp T-Bone suplex. The fans are voicing their displeasure at Saturn's success, they came to see Benoit kick his ass. Saturn grabs Benoit and German Suplexes him and now starts to attack his arm and neck, possibly setting up for his dreaded Death Valley Driver at the same time trying to prevent Benoit from using his submission offence. Schiavone notes that these two haven't been using weapons much for a Raven's Rules match. Almost on cue after Benoit kicks out after a strange neckbreaker-fisherman suplex thing at 2. Saturn heads to the ropes and screams at Raven to get him some chairs, Raven complies and inserts 2 chairs into the ring from the ringside area. Saturn grabs one and wedges it at the turnbuckle. He picks up another chair and starts slamming it on Benoit's hands. Benoit is screaming in pain, Saturn must be looking to neutralise Benoit submission offence. He puts Benoit's arm in the chair and repeatedly Pillmanizes it. Saturn picks up a barely conscious Benoit and goes to throw him into the wedged chair but Benoit hooks the front of Saturn's trunks and trips him and he goes headfirst into the chair. Saturn is out! Benoit struggles to his feet his hands limp, he struggles to grab the chair and slams it repeatedly into Saturn who writhes in pain. Raven looks on with a blank face. Benoit tosses down a chair behind him and screams to the crowd it's over as Saturn gets up with his back to Benoit, Benoit locks the arms into a full nelson, then hits a Dragon Suplex driving Saturn head first into a chair. Saturn is knocked out and goes limp. Benoit rolls on top of Saturn. 1 ... 2 ... 3! Benoit wins. He is the new TV Champion and gets to face Raven next month at Souled Out. Winner: Chris Benoit by pinfall at 14:22 Grade: C Benoit is handed his belt and is celebrating in the ring. His eyes lock onto Raven's and the two stare each other down, knowing full well they will face off next month. Benoit smiles as Raven looks almost afraid. Schiavone and Dusty are speculating that Raven's Secret Weapon was an empty threat and just him trying to psych out Benoit. Raven usually so calm and collected quickly turns from the face off and heads to the back Grade: D</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">WCW Cruiserweight Championship</div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Dean_Malenko.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Eddy_Guerrero.jpg Dean Malenko vs. Eddy Guerrero [c] Misterio is set to find out who he will face next month. These two are undoubtedly two of the absolute in the world and you can only see the best in WCW, boasts Schiavone. These two quickly lockup and Malenko comes out on top going for a headlock, and taking Guerrero down. Malenko continues to use his technical prowess to dominate the early going hitting suplexes of every variety, and going for submissions to wear down Guerrero. However as Malenko attempts a piledriver Guerrero counters to a backdrop and gains control, hitting all kinds of high-flying offence. Dusty says these two are the future of WCW and he may be right. These two are now trading moves with no real dominator until Malenko counters Guerrero attempt at a running attack with a brutal Spinebuster. Malenko attempts to lock in his Texas Cloverleaf but Guerrero goes for a roll up but only get a two. The two get back to their feet and Guerrero hits a sick Powerbomb and climbs to the top. "He's feeling froggy!" proclaims Schiavone and Guerrero hits his patented Frog Splash. Pinfall and a three count lead to Guerrero defending his title. Guerrero vs. Misterio Jnr. set for Souled Out. Winner: Eddy Guerrero by pinfall at 13:43 Grade: C</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Fit_Finlay.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Steven_Regal.jpg Fit Finlay vs. Steven Regal The show begin a dip here as the crowd were less than interested in Regal and Finlay's antics. The crowd weren't too eager to cheer Finlay but were more than happy to boo Lord Regal. These two put in a technical masterclass, with a match almost resembling the technical contests of the Golden Age of British Wrestling. Despite this the fans weren't interested and mercifully it ended quickly as Regal submitted Finlay with the Regal Strech. Heenan is extremely please at Regal's victory while Schiavone and Dusty are more interested promoting Hogan vs. Sting. Winner: Steven Regal by submission at 8:34 Grade: D+</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Rick_Steiner.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Scott_Steiner.jpg We cut to the backstage area and the locker room of The Steiner Brothers. The fans cheer for there heroes. Rick is talking to Scott and is discussing their plan against Harlem Heat, Scotty is more interested in his own thoughts. Rick berates Scotty for not listening and the two argue a little, with Rick making an interesting comment about how he doesn't like those guys that Scotty is hanging with. This infuriates Scotty who says he's looking out for them and storms out the room. All 3 on commentary for once agree that this is interesting, with Heenan going so far too implicate maybe Scotty is someone's Ace in the Hole. Grade: C+ </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Goldberg.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Steve_McMichael.jpg w/ http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Debra_McMichael.jpg Goldberg vs. Steve "Mongo" McMichael w/ Debra McMichael Now this was a bad match. The fans were vocal in their support for Goldberg but even that wasn't enough to lift this match, the worst of the night. Featuring botched moves as simple as a suplex, akward chemistry, a disinterested Debra McMichael at ringside and a wrestler with the skill of a real bear. People were beginning to turn on the match but then Goldberg took control, and the beat down of Mongo began. Goldberg absolutely dominated and finished Mongo with a Spear. Mongo appeared to be injured and had to helped by Debra and the referee to the back. Goldberg is 11-0 and has took out a former US Champion and Horseman. Winner: Goldberg by pinfall at 8:04 Grade: D-</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">WCW World Tag Team Championship</div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Belts/WCW_World_Tag_Team.jpg http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Booker_T.jpg & http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Stevie_Ray.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Rick_Steiner.jpg & http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Scott_Steiner.jpg Harlem Heat vs. The Steiner Brothers [c] This match showcased exactly why WCW has best tag teams in the world boasted Schiavone. Scott Steiner and Booker T started out and these two showed us why they had been so successful in singles competition nothing could seperate either man as they traded moves back and forth. The fans really got back into the show for this match. Eventually both men broke up and switched with their partners. Rick charge at Stevie and straight away began with the suplex and takedown offence from his amateur days. Stevie was trying to get a more physical brawling type of match but every time Rick had an answer until Stevie got a low blow while Booker distracted the ref. Now Harlem Heat dominated as they quickly tagged with Booker and Stevie hitting all sorts of combination moves including a seldom seen Doomsday Device and the combination bulldog the Steiners use. The crowd is showering them with boos until Rick counters an Sidewalk Slam attempt by Stevie Ray with a desperation clothesline. Both men are down and begin to crawl to their corners as the crowd cheers Rick on, who slowly crawls to his corner only to stop when he sees a set of boots in front of him. He stands up to see Scotty looking back. Rick is hearding shouting at Scotty telling him he needs to tag him Scotty just looks back. He kicks Rick in the gut "He ain't getting up from this" and hits a Steiner Screwdriver on his brother. The crowd audibly gasp. Rick is out and Scott leaves the ring and heads to the back as fans pelt him with their trash. Harlem Heat and Charles Robinson stand still in shock as the commentary team lose their minds. Heenan is over the moon that Scott has ditched his no good brother, while Dusty is sad to see such a staple as the Steiners gone, Schiavone is just silent. Stevie quickly tags Booker who climbs to the top and hits a Harlem Hoangover on a prone Rick Steiner, a three count later and Harlem Heat are the WCW World Tag Team Champions. Schiavone quite rightly says this match will live on in WCW history as the end of the Steiner Brothers. Winner: Harlem Heat by pinfall at 12:41 (Booker T over Rick Steiner) Grade: B</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Buff_Bagwell.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Lex_Luger.jpg Buff Bagwell vs. Lex Luger Arguably the most disappointing match of the night. These two should at least put in a passable match but instead produce a dud. Full of messed up moves, these two couldn't even get the crowd on side as both men were booed throughout. These two tried to have an even match that mercifully ended in a torture rack by Luger. Both men are in the doghouse with WCW management specifically Dutch Mantell according to sources. Bagwell in particular has a bad attitude and it is believed he may not have a job come 1998. Dreadful. Winner: Lex Luger by submission at 10:01 Grade: D+</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Rick_Steiner.jpg The camera mercifully cuts away from that car crash to the parking lot where Rick Steiner is looking for Scott, he wants Scotty to tell him why. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Scott_Steiner.jpg Scotty jumps him from behind with a chain wrapped around his fist and knocks down his brother. After roughing up his brother, Scotty throws him into a car door window knocking out a bloodied Rick Steiner, Scott then jumps in a getway car in the passenger seat as it speeds out of the parking lot and into the Atlanta night. Heenan claims he sees Raven driving the car, but both Schiavone and Dusty can't tell who it is and neither can the folks at home. It looks like the Steiner Brothers as a team are no more. Grade: C</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">WCW United States Heavyweight Championship</div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Curt_Hennig.jpg w/ http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Rick_Rude.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/DDP.jpg Curt Hennig [c] w/ Rick Rude vs. Diamond Dallas Page This match began with Page on the offensive and determined to wrest the US title from nWo hands. Page floored Hennig with an atomic drop and signalled for a Diamond Cutter, he's looking to end it early. However, Rude pulled Hennig from the ring to the outside saving his friend. DDP climbs the top rope and hits a suprisingly good splash on both men. Rolling Hennig back into the ring DDP nearly gets put away by a small package by Hennig. Once again these two exchange moves and attempt to gain control. Hennig shows why he is considered one of the best technicians ever putting on a wrestling master class with the less experienced Page, hitting textbook slams and suplexs. Hennig goes for his Hennig Plex but is countered by Page into a Swinging Neckbreaker. DDP calls for the Diamond Cutter again, and picks up Hennig and is about to Diamond Cutter Hennig when he sees Rude on the apron, he goes over and tells Rude to get down. Referee Billy Silverman tries to split these two up and Rude takes advantage and pokes Dallas in the eye above the referee's head. Page recoils and turns into a Hennig Plex. Silverman counts the pin and Hennig has retained his belt with more than a little help from Rude. Commentary are far from happy at the result of this match Winner: Curt Hennig by pinfall at 16:31 Grade: B-</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">DDP is slowly getting back to his feet following his loss to Hennig and he is angry. So angry he doesn't hear someone enter the ring behind him. It's Randy Savage.</div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Randy_Savage.jpg Hennig's stablemate has had his issues with Page in the past year and it appears the past is not forgotten. Savage absolutely waylays Page and finishes with his patented Elbow Drop. Schiavone urges us to tune into Nitro tomorrow to find out how Page will respond. Grade: B </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Kevin_Nash.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/The_Giant.jpg Kevin Nash vs. The Giant The two biggest men in the world of wrestling faced off now in an suprisingly good match. Most went into this expecting a repeat of Bagwell vs. Luger, but Giant and Nash both showcased why they are considered two of the best big men. Nash began on the offence on the larger Giant attacking his legs, trying to rob the Giant of his superior height. In a moment that got cheers from the crowd Nash actually managed to hit a Sidewalk Slam on Giant, much to the fans delight. However, he was less lucky going for a Jacknife, unable to lift the Giant, he was countered into a brutal Alabama Slam. The Giant then overpowered Nash, hitting all kinds of moves some even suprising for a man his size including a Vader Bomb and Moonsault which had the fans on their feet. In the end The Giant managed what many would consider impossible and defeated Nash with a Chokeslam, somehow picking up the massive Nash. The Giant showed exactly why he is a force to be reckoned with. Winner: The Giant by pinfall at 14:44 Grade: B-</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">nWo TV vs. #1 Contender vs. WCW Champion at Superbrawl VIII</div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Ric_Flair.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Scott_Hall.jpg w/ http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Eric_Bischoff.jpg Ric Flair vs. Scott Hall w/ Eric Bischoff The future of WCW hangs in the balance as nWo tv looms large. Zbyszko is notably absent from Flair's side, with commentary speculating about Zbyszko's loyalties whereas Dusty says he thinks Zbyszko believes Flair won't need any help. Flair and Hall lock up and Flair presses the advantage backing Hall into the corner and chops him on the break. The two lock up again and this time Hall backs Flair into the corner on the break he slicks his hair back and flicks his wrists at Flair to a chorus of boos. They lock up a third time and this time Flair shoves Hall back and lets out a loud "Woooo!" at Hall. Flair begins to press the advantage applying a headlock and driving Hall's face into his knee. Hall goes down and Flair instantly goes after his knees to soften him up for the Figure 4. He drapes Hall's leg on the bottom rope and drops onto it repeatedly. These normally heel tactics have the fans behind Flair. Even Flair's old rival Dusty on commentary is pulling for Naitch. Flair continues his offence Irish Whipping Hall to the corner. Flair grabs a leg and rolls out of the ring pulling Hall next to the post he applies the Figure 4 around the post, Hall writhes in agony. Flair breaks before the five count and Charles Robinson is checking on Hall. Bischoff has been lingering behind Flair and attempts a karate chop, much to Dusty's amusement. Flair nosells and turns to face him as Easy E looks like he has seen a ghost as Flair looks like the same Flair who beat Harley Race 14 years ago. The spirit of what WCW stands for, what the NWA stood for is staring him down. Bischoff tries to run but Flair grabs him, he's waited months for this. He rams Bischoff head first into the post and knocks Eric out. Hall takes advantage and grabs Flair's hair to pull him into the ring. Now Hall is in charge. He whips Flair into the turnbuckle and Flair flips over the top and gets clotheslined on the apron by Hall. Flair falls to the apron and to the floor. Hall isn't wasting any time and goes right after him, rolling Flair into the ring. The Bad Guy presses his advantage hitting Flair with everything he's got but Flair won't stay down. He eventually takes Flair and hits a Super Fall Away Slam. Schiavone declares that's gotta be it. Cover and once again a 2, 2.999 but still only 2. This crowd is 100 percent behind Flair and are becoming increasingly vocal. Bischoff finally gets back to his feet having spent quite a while on the floor and starts to complain to the ref about Flair attacking. Hall has one last resort, and grabs Flair for the Outsider's Edge. As Hall sticks out his arms to pose Flair drops down and low blow! The commentary team and the fans go crazy as Flair has brought himself back into the match. Hall falls to the mat and Flair gets back to his feet. He exits the ring and sneaks up behind Easy E. Flair taps on his shoulder and Eric turns slowly into a manic Flair who promptly decks him with a single punch. Flair stands him back up rips his nWo shirt and begins to chop his chest repeatedly as the crowd cheers Easy E getting his just deserts. Flair then heads into the ring and locks in the Figure Four Leg Lock. Hall struggles frantically trying to escape, screaming in agony desperately clawing to keep his title shot. But it's too much Hall has tapped! Scott Hall has tapped out!!! Flair is going to Superbrawl VIII as the number one contender. The fans go mental as commentary begin to celebrate. 2 members of the founding trio of the nWo are down, 1 to go? Winner: Ric Flair by submission at 18:43 Grade: B</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/2lRgaz6zgkg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> A brief video plays letting us know it is now time the match a year in the making, Hogan vs. Sting is next. Grade: A </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">WCW World Heavyweight Championship</div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Belts/WCW_World_nWo.jpg http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Hollywood_Hogan2.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Sting.jpg Hollywood Hogan [c] vs. Sting Michael Buffer is in the ring. "Ladies and gentlemen. Are you Ready?" Cheers "Wrestling fans, are you Rrrrrrrrrrrrreeeady!!!!" Cheers! "For the thousands in attendance and the millions watching around the world. Atlanta, Georgia, Let's Get Ready to Rrrrrrruuuuuuuuuumble!!!!" Hollywood enters first, as the instrumental version of Voodoo Child plays over the speakers the crowd erupts in boos. Hogan comes out as arrogant as ever, playing his belt like a guitar. Hogan is in the ring posing confidently then the lights go out. A white laser effect is mapping out images of Sting's face and scorpions as lightening is heard. Some quite creepy narration plays. "When a man's heart is full of deceit, it burns up, dies and a dark shadow falls over his soul. From the ashes of a once great man has risen a curse. A wrong that must be righted. We look to the skies for a vindicator, someone to strike fear into the black hearts of the same man who created him. The battle between good and evil has begun. Against an army of shadows comes a dark warrior, the purveyor of good with the voice of silence and a mission of justice. This is Sting" The fans are about to explode at this point in anticipation. Then Sting walks down the ramp, face emotionless. This already hot crowd goes thermonuclear. The commentary team can barely be heard as these fans cheer on their chosen champion. He walks to the ring baseball bat in hand, the rest of the nWo can't be seen. Heenan suggests they have jumped the sinking ship like a bunch of rats. Hogan hasn't received this negative reception since Bash at the Beach 1996. These two icons are now standing face to face, Randy Anderson presents the belt to both men, Hogan smiles and motions around his waist. Sting does nothing. The bell is rung and this match is underway. Hogan charges at Sting with a clothesline, and clobbers Sting. Sting doesn't react. Hogan tries again and again no reaction. Hogan is beginning to freak out, again he charges, no reaction. Hogan starts yelling at Sting and Sting clotheslines Hogan knocking Hogan to the mat. Hogan get back up but is once again met by a clothesline and fall back down. Again Hogan gets up but this time Sting grabs him for a vertical suplex and hits it. Sting is in charge and these fans love it. He Irish whips Hogan and hits a kitchen sink knee to the gut. He grabs Hogan and kicks him in the gut. Picks Hollywood back up and hits a Samoan Drop. Hogan rolls to the outside and attempts to take a time out no such luck as Sting runs up to the top rope and hits a splash to Hogan on the outside. Sting quickly pops back up and throws Hogan into the ring, Sting rolls in and grabs the legs, he's going for the Scorpion Deathlock! Hogan powers out and gets to his feet. Hogan begins to fight back now, hitting a scoop slam on Sting and locking in a reverse chinlock. Sting manages to power out but his comeback is halted by a boot to the gut by Hogan who whips Sting into the ropes and hits a big Spinning Side Slam, Ray Traylor would be proud. Hogan follows up with stomps to Sting's face and taunts to the crowd, who respond with jeers for the Hulkster. Hogan picks up Sting and whips him to the corner and hits a superplex and attempts a pin. Only 2! Hogan isn't happy and tells Randy Anderson exactly how he feels. He gets Sting up and punches him once, twice, Irish Whip followed by the Big Boot. We know what's next Hogan off the ropes with the legdrop and the cover. 1-2-Kickout!!! Hogan can't believe it, Andre was beaten with that move and Sting kicked out! Sting gets back to his feet and Hogan backs away in fear, Sting grabs him and whips him into the corner. He charges in, Stinger Splash! Whip to the opposite corner another Stinger Splash! One Handed Bulldog and Sting howls at the crowd and the Little Stingers cheer back. Dusty says Sting is back and he means business. Sting grabs Hogan up and turns him around, Scorpion Death Drop! Sting covers 1-2-3!!!!! Sting Wins. The roof is blown off the arena as this sizzling crowd boils over, Heenan is screaming "YES, YES, YES, HE DID IT!" Dusty is spouting over excited jibberish and Schiavone is speechless. Sting is presented with the WCW World Heavyweight Title and holds it up as pyro erupts throughout the arena. Sting theme plays as the ring is showered in confetti. These people are overcome with excitement. Winner: Sting by pinfall at 14:38 Grade: A Tony Schiavone wishes us a good night and encourages us to catch Nitro tomorrow to see how the nWo reacts to its worst night ever. However he is interrupted by the lights shutting out all over the arena. The cheers quieten as fans don't know how to react and what is going. Cameras flash as people try to capture what is happening. A familar but legally distinct guitar riff starts. Suddenly lights come back on but his time they aren't white. They are pink. And standing in the ring face to face with Sting is wrestling's hottest free agent, the man who got screwed for real, who spelt out WCW on WWF's PPV. Sting is face to face with Bret Hart, the fans now lose it. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Bret_Hart.jpg Hart looks at Sting looks at the WCW World Heavyweight Title then back to Sting. Sting doesn't take his eyes off Hart. Hart motions around his waist for the belt then exits the ring as we bring Starrcade to a close. Grade: A</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div> Quick Results <ul><li> #1 Contender Cruiserweight </li><li>Rey Misterio Jnr. d. Ultimo Dragon, Juventud Guerrea & Chris Jericho WCW TV Championship </li><li>Chris Benoit d. Perry Saturn WCW Cruiserweight Championship </li><li>Eddy Guerrero d. Dean Malenko </li><li>Steven Regal d. Fit Finlay </li><li>Goldberg d. Steve McMichael WCW Tag Team Championship </li><li>Harlem Heat d. The Steiner Brothers </li><li>Lex Luger d. Buff Bagwell WCW US Championship </li><li>Curt Hennig d. DDP </li><li>The Giant d. Kevin Nash </li><li>Ric Flair d. Scott Hall WCW World Championship </li><li>Sting d. Hollywood Hogan </li></ul> Grade: B+</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">News Update</div> <ul><li>Hogan antagonises McMichael at Starrcade, WCW Management apparently share Hogan's dislike of Mongo. </li><li>WCW expected to terminate some contracts before the first Nitro of 1998 </li><li>WCW has also been sending out indiscrete contact to various news outlets about a blockbuster announcement tomorrow on Nitro. Rumoured to be a farm league </li></ul> </div></blockquote> As always please feel free to leave any feedback you want. I'm going to write up a summary for the end of the month then do predicitions for Nitro later as I'm quite tired now. I wrote this in one sitting so apologies for any mistakes. </div>

solidliquid777 · February 8, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">Starrcade Prediction Contest

<ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li>Henderson - 10/11 TB 2/5 </li><li>w4lru5 - 9/11 TB 3/5 </li><li>Beejus - 9/11 TB 2/5 </li><li>Warhawk8492 - 8/11 TB 1/5 </li></ol>

Monthly Winner

<ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li>Beejus - 50/56 + 3/8 </li><li>Warhawk8492 - 36/41 + 0/1 </li><li>Smasher1311 - 22/22 + 0/2 </li><li>w4lru5 - 13/17 + 3/5 </li><li>GentlemanRaven - 12/12 </li><li>horseman4lyfe - 11/12 </li><li>Henderson - 10/11 + 2/5 </li><li>Jaysin - 10/12 </li><li>Destiny - 5/5 + 0/2 </li><li>WeeBob - 5/6 </li><li>CadeSydal - 3/4 </li></ol>

Congratulations to Beejus and to Henderson for winning the predicition competitions. I'll pm you with your prize.

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solidliquid777 · February 8, 2014

December 1997

End of Month Round Up

Franchise Players

<ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li>Bret Hart </li><li>Hollywood Hulk Hogan </li><li>Sting </li><li>Ric Flair </li><li>Randy Savage </li></ol>

Next Big Things

<ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li>Chris Jericho </li></ol>

Hot Prospects

<ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li>Rey Misterio Jnr. </li><li>Chris Jericho </li><li>Chavo Guerrero Jnr. </li><li>??? </li><li>Alex Wright </li></ol>

Talk the Talk

<ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li>Hollywood Hulk Hogan </li><li>Ric Flair </li><li>Roddy Piper </li><li>Randy Savage </li><li>Dusty Rhodes </li></ol>

Show Stoppers

<ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li>Chris Jericho </li><li>Ultimo Dragon </li><li>??? </li><li>Eddy Guerrero </li><li>Rey Misterio Jnr. </li></ol>

Ring Generals

<ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li>Bret Hart </li><li>Chris Benoit </li><li>Dean Malenko </li><li>Ric Flair </li><li>??? </li></ol>

Who's Hot

<ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li>Sting </li><li>Bret Hart </li><li>Hollywood Hogan </li><li>The Giant </li><li>Kevin Nash </li></ol>

Who's Not

<ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li>Barry Darsow </li><li>Ice Train (Choo-choo!) </li><li>Jim Duggan </li><li>Brad Armstrong </li><li>Lanny Poffo </li></ol>

Time Decline

<ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li>Lanny Poffo </li><li>Ric Flair </li><li>Scott Hall </li><li>John Nord </li><li>Chris Adams </li></ol>

Hidden Gems

<ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li>Johnny Swinger (BCW) </li><li>Mike Awesome (FMW, JAPW) </li><li>Greg Gillies (ECCW) </li><li>Robbie Brookside (CWA) </li><li>Doug Williams (None) </li></ol>

Highest Rated Matches of the Month

<ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li>Sting d. Hollywood Hogan (Starrcade) A </li><li>Harlem Heat d. The Steiner Brothers (Starrcade) B </li><li>Ric Flair d. Scott Hall (Starrcade) B </li><li>Ric Flair d. Randy Savage (Nitro #1) B </li><li>Curt Hennig d. DDP (Starrcade) B- </li><li>Hollywood Hogan d. Lex Luger (Nitro #2) B- </li><li>The Steiner Brothers d. The Faces of Fear (Saturday Night B- </li><li>The Giant d. Kevin Nash (Starrcade) B- </li><li>Randy Savage d. Lex Luger (Nitro #3) B- </li><li>DDP d. Randy Savage (Nitro#4) C+ </li></ol>

Top matches in lesser promotions

WWF: The Undertaker d. Shawn Michaels (WWR Raw is War#4) A

ECW: Shane Douglas d. Tommy Dreamer & Taz (ECW Hardcore TV#1)C+

AJPW: Toshiaki Kawada d. Mitsuharu Misawa (AJPW TV#1) B+

NJPW: Kensuke Sasaki d. Genichiro Tenryu (NJPW Kings of Wrestling) A

AAA: Blue Demon Jnr. d. Fuerza Guerrera (AAA Lucha Libre TV#4) B

CMLL:Negro Casas d. Atlantis (CMMLL Superestrellas#1) B+

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Henderson · February 9, 2014

Awesome Starrcade! Great that you pulled an A out of the main event, which your version was exactly how it should have gone in real life. Bret Hart leaves a bunch of possibilities and should present great matches between Sting and Hart.

I was really surprised to see Scott Hall in your time decline. Looking forward to the next show!

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