WCW 1997 - Putting the ship right

solidliquid777 · February 10, 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 Monday Nitro W1 Jan 1998 Predictions WCW Television Championship Chris Benoit [c] vs. Hugh Morrus Comment: Alex Wright & Disco Inferno vs. Ray Traylor & Rick Martel Comment: Goldberg vs. Konnan Comment: Rick Steiner vs. The Barbarian Comment: Bret Hart vs. Scott Norton Comment: #1 Contender to WCW World Title @ Souled Out DDP vs. Lex Luger vs. Randy Savage vs. Scott Hall Comment: Also of note (Not part of the contest) How will the nWo react to one of their worst nights ever at Starrcade? How will WCW react to Bret Hart's shocking appearance at Starrcade? </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Henderson" data-cite="Henderson" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>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!</div></blockquote> Glad you liked it <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> I'm super annoyed Hall is in my time decline, I really like the Bad Guy. Also I'm starting a new predicition contest for the new month so feel free to join in <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Beejus · February 11, 2014

A very good Starrcade, turned out better than the real one was... and I liked that show!

WCW Television Championship

Chris Benoit [c] vs. Hugh Morrus

Comment: No title change here.

Alex Wright & Disco Inferno vs. Ray Traylor & Rick Martel

Comment: Finally a win for both of them!

Goldberg vs. Konnan

Comment: Not a chance for the nWo-ite.

Rick Steiner vs. The Barbarian

Comment: Rick is bound to be ready to let some aggression out.

Bret Hart vs. Scott Norton

Comment: Weird one for Bret's first WCW match, but it should be a good win.

#1 Contender to WCW World Title @ Souled Out

DDP vs. Lex Luger vs. Randy Savage vs. Scott Hall

Comment: I'll go for Savage here. Hall can get a shot later on.

Warhawk8492 · February 11, 2014

WCW Monday Nitro W1 Jan 1998 Predictions

WCW Television Championship

Chris Benoit [c] vs. Hugh Morrus

Comment:

Alex Wright & Disco Inferno vs. Ray Traylor & Rick Martel

Comment:

Goldberg vs. Konnan

Comment:

Rick Steiner vs. The Barbarian

Comment:

Bret Hart vs. Scott Norton

Comment:

#1 Contender to WCW World Title @ Souled Out

DDP vs. Lex Luger vs. Randy Savage vs. Scott Hall

Comment:

Henderson · February 11, 2014

WCW Monday Nitro W1 Jan 1998 Predictions

WCW Television Championship

Chris Benoit [c] vs. Hugh Morrus

Comment: Good solid first defense for the Crippler.

Alex Wright & Disco Inferno vs. Ray Traylor & Rick Martel

Comment: An established team vs. one thrown together...I'll go with the Fools. Martel should be gunning for the TV title!

Goldberg vs. Konnan

Comment: Solid squash

Rick Steiner vs. The Barbarian

Comment: Rick needs the momentum for a match against Scott

Bret Hart vs. Scott Norton

Comment: Interesting that you put Hart up against Norton first..But he gets the win.

#1 Contender to WCW World Title @ Souled Out

DDP vs. Lex Luger vs. Randy Savage vs. Scott Hall

Comment: Seeing that Hall is in your decline, and he originally had a title shot, I'd say the time is now for Hall.

Also of note (Not part of the contest)

How will the nWo react to one of their worst nights ever at Starrcade?

- Tons of friction and arguments. Hogan will be blamed.

How will WCW react to Bret Hart's shocking appearance at Starrcade?

- He is the SAVIOR! I hope to see him used to his potential.

solidliquid777 · February 16, 2014

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Live from Madison Square Garden, New York, New York

Attendance: 13,780

Announce Team

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WCW World Television Championship

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Chris Benoit [c] vs. Hugh Morrus

Nitro opens with the first defence of Chris Benoit's Television Title reign. Benoit makes his way to the ring as Schiavone welcomes us to Nitro live from historic Madison Square Garden. Benoit looks determined to prove that he is a serious prospect for the future and show Raven what he has in store at Souled Out. Benoit absolutely was in control for this match, Morrus managing to hit some offence but nowhere near enough to derail Benoit's mommentum, it was all over when Benoit locked in a Crossface forcing Morrus to tap out.
Winner: Chris Benoit by submission at 9:47
Grade: C

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Alex Wright & Disco Inferno vs. Ray Traylor & Rick Martel

The exciting action on Nitro continues with tag team action. Traylor and Martel were both winless the whole of December, but they did manage to almost defeat the current tag team champions Harlem Heat in an impressive showing. Their opponents are the impromptu team of Disco Inferno & Alex Wright. These two both love to dance but struck out on the floor tonight as Traylor and Martel showed that same amazing chemistry that they showed in their loss to Harlem Heat. After isolating the Inferno, it was all over after Traylor hit a vicious Bubba Slam for the three and both men's first win since December.
Winner: Martel & Traylor by pinfall at 10:31 (Ray Traylor over Disco Inferno)
Grade: C-

Post-match Martel and Traylor grab a mic each and declare that they are going to team up. Martel says on their own they've not got it, but as a team they're unstoppable, a powerhouse, A Winning Combination. Both men like the sound of that and head to the back.
Grade: D+

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Goldberg vs. Konnan

The first of the nWo tonight was hardly an auspicious one, as Goldberg continued his way to the top. Konnan argueably provided the biggest challenge Goldberg had faced, however it wasn't to be. Goldberg never looked in danger as the commentary team singing his praises. It was all over when Goldberg hit the Spear for the win.
Winner: Goldberg by pinfall at 9:19
Grade: C

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We cut backstage to the office of J.J. Dillon, he announces that not only has Bret Hart joined WCW but so has his brothers in law, Davey Boy Smith and Jim Neidhart. Neidhart isn't competing but Smith is going to get a Golden opportunity. If he defeats Meng next week on Nitro, he will become the #1 contender to the US title at Souled Out.
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Grade: C-

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Rick Steiner vs. The Barbarian w/ Kevin Sullivan

Rick Steiner cut a sad figure on his way to the ring, still feeling the effects of the vicious assault by his brother last night. As he made his way to the Steiner Brothers theme even the fans were unusally quiet. Schiavone say he was talking to Rick in the back and he wasn't himself and has spoken to Scott since the incident. Barbarian was in control for the beginning absolutely dominating Rick in a way we've never seen. It looked like all hope was lost for Rick until the fans started a Steiner chant that riled Rick back into the match, he hit all sorts of his token offence as the fans really got behind him. Rick seemed to liven up as the fans continued to cheer him on and once Steiner hit his Flying Bulldog from the top rope to get the pin, the fans erupted in a chorus of cheers. Rick smiled, but it slowly faded as he heard his theme song and thought of his brother. All three on commentary agreed it was a sad day for Rick and hoped he could move on from what had happened.
Winner: Rick Steiner by pinfall at 11:45
Grade: C-

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When we return from commercial we find the camera backstage with the Macho Man. Savage is flanked by Elizabeth as he stares manically at the camera and starts cutting a promo on DDP. He says fans having been asking him non-stop why he attacked DDP after he lost to Hennig at Starrcade. The reason is he doesn't trust Page and knows he has been eyeing up Elizabeth. That's why Page has left that little skanky wife of his at home. Schiavone interjects to apologise for Savage's language. Savage says he will defend "his" Elizabeth whatever it takes and will make sure Page stays away from her anyway he can.
Grade: B+

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Bret Hart vs. Scott Norton

Arguably the most anticipated match of the night Hart stepped in the ring for the first time, facing off against an nWo, leading commentary to speculate whether he was going to go after the nWo. Heenan says he could be working for the nWo for all we know and that's why he stared down Sting. Back to action and these two have a back and forth classic. Norton really stepped his game and pulled out all the stops to try and take down the debuting Hart. Hart meanwhile had to show the WCW fans he wasn't some reject from "up north". Norton utilized his power game, tossing around the smaller Hart. Hart responded attacking Norton's legs systemically to soften him up for the dreaded Sharp Shooter. Hart went for an all out offence on Norton, hitting his Axe Handle Elbow Drop right on Norton's knee. Hart eventually countered a suplex attempt by Norton into a small package. Norton kicks out at two, they both get to their feet and Hart hits a spinebuster on Norton, and locks in the Sharpshooter. Norton tries to crawl to the ropes but the pain is too much and he submits. The fans erupt in praise for this amazing match.
Winner: Bret Hart by submission at 13:38
Grade: B

Hart demands a mic and thanks the crowd for their support. Hart says he only wants one thing and that's the WCW World Championship. The Hitman says everyone knows he was screwed and is still the "real" World Heavyweight Champion and he deserves to get a World Title match. Hart goes to continue but is cut off by Ric Flair's music.
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The fans erupt as these two legends of the ring now share the ring. Flair says he respects Bret, that he's a talented wrestler. However, just because he won a couple of belts in that "other" wrestling company doesn't mean anything. Flair won two and he doesn't even count them in his record 16 World Title reigns. Hart retorts by pointing out he beat Flair for that "worthless" belt and if he has to beat Flair to earn a WCW title match then that's what he'll do. Flair at this point goes into full on crazy mode, wooing every second and going red in the face. He says Bret is nothing but a jumped up punk and is no better than the nWo, invading and taking over the top. Flair earned his way to the top and Hart should have to do the same. Hart doesn't speak, instead motioning around his waist then drops the mic and leaves, as Schiavone questions where Bret's loyalties lie and Heenan declares he's a nWo turncoat.
Grade: A

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The statics kicks in as we come back from commercial as the nWo key group of Hogan, Nash, Hall and Bischoff head to the ring. The fans shower them with their boos as the three walk solemnly not full of their usually swagger. Bischoff has the mic and starts on a nWo tirade. He claims that even though Starrcade didn't go to plan the nWo is far from over and just needs a reboot, a shake up, to remain ahead of WCW. He announces that Buff Bagwell is gone from the group and that others may soon follow. However, the nWo 2.0 needs some new blood too, the original trio all agree. Bischoff says it is his great pleasure to introduce the newest member of the nWo and Hollywood's personal choice of a protégé. Commentary is shocked at the idea of Hogan modelling a successor. He is the star member of a wrestling dynasty, he is a former tag team champion and a future legend of this sport. Heenan is saying it's got to be Hart and screaming at Dusty and Schiavone that he was right. The lights go off all across the arena and the fans are silent waiting for this reveal. Suddenly, a siren blasts over the audio and a red light douses the arena. In the dim light a figure can be seen heading to the ring we can't see his face but he's too big to be Bret. The lights come on and we see him clearly he looks familiar but the announcer's can't place. Schiavone lets out an audible gasp upon realizing the man in the ring is none other than Scott Steiner.
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With his hair bleached blonde and sporting the nWo colours, many fans don't recognise him until Bischoff says his name then the boos begin. The ring is getting pelted in trash as the fans are sickened by Steiner's actions. Scott gets handed a mic and address the crowd. He tells us that he only cares about one thing and that's success. He's a genetically surperior freak and he is heading to the top now that he's ditched that waste of space brother of his. The fans are very angry at Steiner's remarks at his brother's expense. He saw him out earlier moping and he says Rick needs to man up and face the facts. The writing is on the wall and it says Rick's 5 minutes are over and he needs to go back to that *Censored*-hole in Michigan. Scott says the nWo is the only family he needs and he enjoyed and relished beating Rick into a pulp. If Rick is a man he will face Scott at Souled Out. The jeers are deafening as these people let there hatred spill over, even commentary is angry at this no good Steiner. Heenan comments he may have done a lot of despicable but even he is disgusted by Steiner.
Grade: C+

Bischoff is back on the mic and continues on his tirade about how great the nWo is as Nash and Hall nod along. Hogan gets a mic and says he's glad Eric agrees that the nWo has to move on to succeed. Easy E turns to Hogan, "I'm glad you agree Hollywood because the nWo has to move on ... but not with you." Hogan is shocked as Steiner, Nash and Hall all attack him. "Steiner isn't going to be your protégé, he is your replacement!" The assault continues as Hall and Nash both hit their powerbombs on Hogan. Hall grabs a chair while Nash holds Hogan for Steiner. Schiavone is disgusted saying their is no honour amongst thieves and Dusty claims the nWo is nothing but a pack of wild dogs and they will tear themselves apart. Heenan on the other hand is in rapture, claiming this is the smartest thing the nWo have ever done and savouring this decimation of his rival. The beatdown concludes with Steiner hitting a Steiner Screwdriver on Hogan while the rest of the nWo laughs maniaclly. Hogan is unconcious and bloodied as Hall, Nash, Bischoff and Steiner pose over his body. We head to commercial.
Grade: B

#1 Contender to the WCW World Heavyweight Championship

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Diamond Dallas Page vs. Lex Luger vs. Randy Savage w/ Elizabeth vs. Scott Hall w/ Eric Bischoff

As we come back from commercial Hogan is slowly making his way to the back, no one having attempted to help him. The announcers instead begin to promote this clash to decide the first man to face Sting for his WCW World Championship. Luger receives a warm reception. Hall & Bischoff are showered in anger by the fans. DDP receives one of the biggest cheers of the night. However, when he is about halfway down to the ring he is blindsided by Savage, as Elizabeth follows at a distance. Savage rams DDP into the guardrail and this one is underway as Hall and Luger lock up in the ring. Eventually Page and Savage brawl their way to the ring and join Hall and Luger while Hall is in control. Hall and Savage start working together to take down Page. The alliance actually stays together and Schiavone says the nWo must have planned to remove the non-nWo members of the match and then fight amongst themselves. It is looking like it could come down to Hall and Savage as Savage hits the top rope elbow on Luger and Hall goes for the Outsider's Edge, however DDP counters, slips down Hall's back and Hall turns straight into a Diamond Cutter. DDP goes for the pin but Elizabeth is distracting the ref. Dallas heads over and confronts Elizabeth which catches Savage's attention he charges Page knocking him over the top rope and sending Elizabeth flying. Savage flies into a rage diving to Page on the outside and brutalizing him. He rams Page head first into the steel barricade and throws him into the crowd, as Elizabeth pleads Macho to focus on the match. In the ring Luger is on his feet and motioning for the torture rack on Hall, Bischoff is trying to distact him and is successful and gets knocked to the floor for his efforts, Hall is up and boots Luger to the gut, he's going for an Outsider's Edge. He hits it! Page and Savage are too far away in the crowd, Hall covers 1-2-3! Hall wins, The Bad Guy will face Sting at Souled Out. Hall and Bischoff celebrate as Nitro fades to black.
Winner: Scott Hall by pinfall at 14:58 over Lex Luger
Grade: B

Quick Results

Chris Benoit d. Hugh Morrus
Martel & Traylor d. Wright & Disco Inferno
Goldberg d. Konnan
Rick Steiner d. The Barbarian
Bret Hart d. Scott Norton
Scott Hall d. Lex Luger, DDP & Randy Savage
Overall Grade: B

nWo Souled Out 1998

* Card Subject to change

WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Scott Hall w/ Eric Bischoff vs. Sting [c]

WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Eddy Guerrero [c] vs. Rey Misterio Jnr.

WCW World Television Championship

Chris Benoit [c] vs. Raven

News Update!

Hennig farting backstage at Nitro stinks out lockeroom.
Shawn Michaels may not be wrestling for much longer due to injuries
WCW have opened Georgia Championship Wrestling to serve as a farm league. So far only Evan Karagias and Jacqueline Moore have been sent there. With currently Lanny Poffo and Jimmy Hart serving as trainers. Expect a full press release when the roster is finalized.
WCW has released several talents. Barry Darsow, Ice Train (choo-choo), John Nord & Vincent have all been terminated. WCW wishes them all the best in their future endeavours. More releases expected to follow.

solidliquid777 · February 16, 2014

Predictions

Warhawk8492 6/6

Beejus 5/6

Henderson 5/6

Monthly Standings

Warhawk8492 - 1 Wins

Beejus - 0 Wins

Henderson - 0 Wins

WCW Saturday Night W1 Jan 1998 Predictions

??? (Hint: "Brothers") vs. The Public Enemy
Comment:

??? (Hint: Japan) vs. Juventud Guerrera
Comment:

La Parka & Ultimo Dragon vs. Mortis & Wrath
Comment:

Dean Malenko vs. Steven Regal
Comment:

Chris Jericho vs. Konnan
Comment:

Raven vs. Rick Steiner
Comment:

Tiebreaker Q's: Who are the new debutantes?

Norton vs. Hart is the second best match I've ever done and the four way was number 5. Norton vs. Hart did a lot better than I thought it would. I picked Norton for Bret's first match cause he's a heck of a wrestler, he's a great technican, he's a jam up guy. Who are you guys to doubt El Dandy... I mean Scott Norton.

The prizes for this month's predictions are:

Monthly Winner gets to pick a WWF talent to jump ship to WCW. Lots of guys were angry after Montreal so it's kinda plausible someone might leave, like Brian Adams did.
PPV winner gets to pick either the first developmental talent (or team if relevant) to be called up or a new developmental signing.

Thanks for reading and feel free to leave any feedback

Beejus · February 16, 2014

??? (Hint: "Brothers") vs. The Public Enemy

Comment: Haas Brothers?

??? (Hint: Japan) vs. Juventud Guerrera

Comment: Figuring this to be a quick touring person to put cruisers over.

La Parka & Ultimo Dragon vs. Mortis & Wrath

Comment: Can't figure the cruisers to beat the two heavyweights.

Dean Malenko vs. Steven Regal

Comment: Neither seem to be doing much, so Regal can steal a win.

Chris Jericho vs. Konnan

Comment: nWo-ite getting a win.

Raven vs. Rick Steiner

Comment: Easy pick here.

Tiebreaker Q's: Who are the new debutantes? Haas Brothers and, I dunno, Tokyo Magnum?

Henderson · February 17, 2014

WCW Saturday Night W1 Jan 1998 Predictions

??? (Hint: "Brothers") vs. The Public Enemy

Comment: Brothers win...I think it'll be Edge and Christian, or the Dudley's.

??? (Hint: Japan) vs. Juventud Guerrera

Comment: I'll say it'll be Jushin Liger, but he loses to Juvi.

La Parka & Ultimo Dragon vs. Mortis & Wrath

Comment: Big men win here.

Dean Malenko vs. Steven Regal

Comment:

Chris Jericho vs. Konnan

Comment: Jericho should win.

Raven vs. Rick Steiner

Comment: You're gonna continue your momentum build for Rick as he prepares to face his brother.

Warhawk8492 · February 17, 2014

??? (Hint: "Brothers") vs. The Public Enemy

Comment: The Hardys

??? (Hint: Japan) vs. Juventud Guerrera

Comment: Taka

La Parka & Ultimo Dragon vs. Mortis & Wrath

Comment:

Dean Malenko vs. Steven Regal

Comment:

Chris Jericho vs. Konnan

Comment:

Raven vs. Rick Steiner

Comment:

Tiebreaker Q's: Who are the new debutantes?

The Hardys and Taka

The Final Countdown · February 17, 2014

I generally don't do predictions for weekly shows, but I just wanted to drop you a line and say that I read this from the beginning yesterday and am really enjoying it. You gave Sting the decisive win he should've gotten in reality, avoided the stupid match between Larry Z and Bischoff, and gave Bret Hart a far more interesting debut. I like what I've read so far, and look forward to seeing where you go now that Starrcade is behind you.

solidliquid777 · February 22, 2014

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From: LA Prather Coliseum

Attendance 3,302

Announcers

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On the Preshow Fit Finlay defeated Louie Spicolli by pinfall at 5:35. Grade: E

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The Public Enemy vs. The Striker Brothers

Saturday Night kicked off with an exciting debuting team of Canadian brothers. Tenay tells us that "The Cutting Edge" Damon Striker is the taller member of the team and his brother is "Canadian Rage" Chris Striker. These two show the high energy and gusto that WCW looks for in talent. Both men completely outpace their opponents and show a technical prowess far above their opponents level. It was all over once Damon hit a missile dropkick as Chris hit an inverted DDT. Damon got the pin and the win.
Winner: The Striker Brothers by pinfall at 9:38
Grade: E+

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The siren kicks in and out comes Scott Steiner, who once again receives a frosty response from the WCW faithful. He comes out with a mic and challenges his brother to man up and face him one on one. The old Steiner Brothers theme and out comes "Rick Steiner". Schiavone quickly tells us that isn't the real Rick Steiner. A scrawny guy who must barely be 120 pounds heads to the ring with a glued on fake beard and oversized protective headgear. Scott proceeds to ask Rick for a match and Rick says he's too scared off Scott complete with comedy knee wobbling. "Rick" and Scott continue this charade as the crowd begin to boo the two. The impersonator however inadvertently insults Scott saying he's a brawny guy and brawn always beats brains. Scott takes exception to the suggestion he's just a muscle head and grabs the impersonator by the throat and throttles him. The commentary are shocked and disgusted by his actions and he hits the Steiner Screwdriver on the young man nearly snapping his neck. Scott walks to the back eyes glazed over. Tenay says Steiner is clearly losing his mind and is becoming unhinged.
Grade: C

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Jushin Liger vs. Juventud Guerrera

The second debut of the night, the Japanese Superstar Jushin Thunder Liger returns to WCW. The high-flying innovator however wasn't going to have an easy debut facing Juventud Guerrera's amazing Lucha offence. Tenay shined in this match as he showed his knowledge of Liger's career and unique offence. Liger eventually wins after countering an attempted Springboard Hurracanrana into a brutal Liger Bomb for the three count.
Winner: Jushin Liger by pinfall at 13:05
Grade: D+

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We see Chris Benoit backstage as he walks down a hallway, with the TV Title in his hands. Suddenly the lights in the corridor turn off and a commotion can be heard and Benoit can be hear in pain. Human flesh hitting concrete and steel echoes down the corridor once the lights return the camera man is alone in the corridor with Benoit. Benoit is unconscious and bloodied lying on the floor. There is no sign of his attacker.
Grade: D

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La Parka & Ultimo Dragon vs. Mortis & Wrath

Two monstrous heels took on two of the top crusierweights in WCW in this match. However strength overcame speed as commentary tried to answer the question that had plagued the crusierweights since day one. Can the crusierweights tangle with the heavyweights? Tenay seemed to think so pointing out Guerrero and Malenko were both US Champion. Heenan says that it proves nothing and he need a cruiserweight to win the big gold belt before he'll believe. In the ring, it was a complete mismatch. Mortis and Wrath overpowered Parka & Dragon. Mortis in particular showed why he is so feared and eventually won following a brutal Flatliner.
Winner: Mortis & Wrath by pinfall at 10:13 (Mortis over Ultimo Dragon)
Grade: D+

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We cut backstage to the US Champion, flanked as always by Rick Rude. Hennig says he is looking forward to beating Smith at Souled Out, that's if Meng doesn't beat him first. Hennig says that Smith and he are alike but very different. Both are in great wrestling dynasties but only one had to marry his way in. Hennig says Smith is relying on his brother-in-laws accomplishments to earn a spot and Hennig hopes to beat some respect to him the nWo's backyard.
Grade: C

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Dean Malenko vs. Steven Regal

Two of the best technicians in the world squared off here. Regal took the early advantage using every cheap trick in the book to try and defeat Malenko. The Iceman wasn't having any of it and Malenko fought back with everything in his arsenal of a 1,000 holds. Regal had been targeting Malenko's limbs and it shows now as Malenko struggles to capitalize, collapsing as he attempted to apply a Texas Cloverleaf. Regal gets up and decks Malenko with a single punch. Schiavone claims Regal had something in his hand while Heenan says he didn't see anything. Regal after "adjusting his trunks" thens locks in his modified STF, the Regal Strech. The referee asks Malenko and seeing Malenko is unconcious at declares Regal wins by submission. The replay shows Regal had something metal on his knuckles when he punched Malenko. Schiavone and Tenay claim it was brass knuckles, while Heenan says he can't see anything.
Winner: Steven Regal by submission at 13:58
Grade: C

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We cut to the interview stage backstage and to the young Chris Jericho. Jericho talks about how he should be facing Guerrero at Souled Out instead of Misterio. He says that he has Ultimo Dragon beat and Rey stole his win. However, Jericho isn't out here to complain. Jericho says that match was a wakeup call. He's held the cruiserweight title twice and now its time to move on. He promises to do what no one has done before and successfully transition to the heavyweights. Jericho issues a warning to Benoit, Hennig, Harlem Heat and even Sting. Saying though he respects most of them, he will beat them and take their titles. Jericho promises that he will become the first ever athlete to win every title in WCW. The fans cheer after this and Jericho has to wait for them to calm. Jericho says this path to the top begins tonight against Konnan and Jericho is going straight through Konnan all the way to the top.
Grade: C

http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Chris_Jericho.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Konnan.jpg

Chris Jericho vs. Konnan

Jericho received a warm reception from the WCW audience as Tenay claimed that if anyone can head to the top from the cruiserweights its Jericho. Jericho instantly goes on the offence against Konnan and The Lionheart shows exactly why his statements weren't empty. Taking the early advantage Jericho uses high-flying offence to outpace Konnan. The nWo member is being outclassed until countering an attempted lionsault with his knees allows him to fight back. Still feeling the effects of Jericho's leg attacks, Konnan is unable to capitalize allowing Jericho back into the match after countering a Powerbomb attempt into a seated senton. Jericho remains in control and locks in his dreaded Lion Tamer and Konnan has no chance to submit. Jericho's promises of a bigger future don't look quite so boastful now. He looked impressive today.
Winner: Chris Jericho by submission at 10:52
Grade: C

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Tenay says we have footage from earlier in the night. Misterio was taking part in a photo shoot for the newest issue of WCW Magazine, when he was brutually attacked by Eddy Guerrero. Guerrero is heard shouting in Spanish at Rey as he rams him into the set and the camera equipment. Guerrero finishes his assault by taking a picture of Rey as he lies on the floor. Tenay and Schiavone say the rivalry between these two goes back a long way and may be coming to the boil again.
Grade: D-

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Raven vs. Rick Steiner

Saturday Night's main event saw the diabolical mastermind Raven trying to give Benoit something to fear at Souled Out. Rick Steiner meanwhile was visibly upset following his brother's appearance at the opening of the show. These two went at it with Rick eventually gaining the upperhand, using his power advantage to overpower the sinister Raven. Schiavone says he believes Raven was responsible for the attack on Chris Benoit tonight. Heenan defends Raven saying that they didn't see anyone, maybe Benoit fell over. Tenay and Schiavone argue with Brain as the match continues. Steiner is still in control until Raven manages to counter an attempted neckbreaker into a small package. Steiner kicks out at two and Raven keeps control. Steiner however is refusing to give up as these fans cheer him on. A short arm clothesline decks Raven and Rick signals its over. He turns and sees his brother Scott on the apron. Scott is yelling at Rick "Fight me, Fight me!" Rick can be seen shaking his head saying no. Raven is now on his feet behind Rick, Scott drops to the floor and leaves as Rick turns into a Piledriver by Raven. A three count later and Rick Steiner loses again.
Winner: Raven by pinfall at 14:08
Grade: C

Quick Results

The Striker Brothers d. The Public Enemy
Jushin Liger d. Juventud Guerrera
Mortis & Wrath d. La Parka & Ultimo Dragon
Steven Regal d. Dean Malenko
Chris Jericho d. Konnan
Raven d. Rick Steiner
Overall Grade: C

nWo Souled Out 1998

* Card Subject to change

WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Scott Hall w/ Eric Bischoff vs. Sting [c]

WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Eddy Guerrero [c] vs. Rey Misterio Jnr.

WCW World Television Championship

Chris Benoit [c] vs. Raven

solidliquid777 · February 22, 2014

GCW Press Release

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WCW is proud to announce the opening of Georgia Championship Wrestling, based in Atlanta as WCW's new feeder league.

Currently on the Roster

Bubba Ray Dudley & D-Von Dudley - Arguably the two biggest names in GCW they shouldn't be there for long. Brought in to help the construction of a new & improved tag team division. Look to be everything the Public Enemy could have been.

Caprice Coleman - This young man has a great deal of potential as a cruiserweight of tomorrow. Still very young at 20, he could be a real one for the future.

Charlie & Russ Haas - These two have legitimate credentials and a raw technical prowess that could help them become one of the best tag teams in WCW. Another part of the planned tag team revival.

C.W. Anderson - He's an Anderson. An enforcer through and through, C.W. has a lot of potential and could be a solid midcarder for the future.

Doug Williams - One of the top young British talents today. Williams is 25 years old and shows the classically skilled technical abilities one expects from a Brit. The first of many talents from out with North America who will be heading to Georgia.

Ekmo & Kimo - The Impressive Island Boyz are both proud members of the Anoa'i wrestling dynasty. Both men, despite their size, are incredibly agile and are very well rounded.

Evan Karagias - Pre-existing WCW talent, creative are considering a new direction for young Karagias.

Jacqueline Moore - Pre-existing WCW talent, could be a useful valet once her skills are developed.

Joey Abs - Another big powerhouse, potential to be a decent Norton-esque midcarder in the future.

Joey Matthews - Another cruiserweight signing, Matthews again has a lot of potential for the future.

Johnny Swinger - The wrestler who was number 2 on the hidden gems at the start of the game. (Damon Striker being #1) This young man has a lot of potential to be a top level heel. Has been given a "Ravishing" Rick Rude style persona.

Ron Killings - This young man has a lot to offer. Has a lot of charisma, a distinct look and a distinct skill (I mean where are we gonna find another wreslter who can rap?)

Shane Helms & Shannon Moore - These two come straight from the Carolinas. They are both young high-flyers and show a lot of potential. Rumoured to be paired up possibly with Karagias or Matthews in the mix.

Steve Corino - A true old school grappler, Corino wrestles like he just came from a NWA event in the 80's. Not necessarily a bad thing.

Super Nova - A last minute signing Nova has amazing potential, a rare comedic talent who could be used seriously too. This youngster already has a good high-flying offence. Should be one to watch.

Trainers

Afa - One of the patriachs of the Anoa'i dynasty, he is a well rounded trainer and should help mould our next generation.

Jerry Jarrett - An old hand from Memphis, who knows more than his fair share about the business. Should serve well as the lead trainer.

Jimmy Hart - A pre-exsisting talent, will definitely help develop those talking skills.

Lanny Poffo - A damn fine wrestler. A good high flyer who should help improve our young cruiserweights

Ricky Steamboat - One of the Greatest ever to be associated with WCW, his phenomenal skills will help shape this new generation into top competitors.

Also of note: Heartland Wresling Alliance opened it's doors this month, and the Omega promotion is locking unlikely to survive for much longer. Rumours persist that WCW want to buy it solely to acquire some of it's talent.

solidliquid777 · February 22, 2014

WCW Monday Nitro W2 Jan 1998 Predictions

Booker T vs. Rey Misterio Jnr.
Comment:

Fit Finlay & Jim Duggan vs. Scott Norton & Scott Steiner
Comment:

Chris Jericho vs. Curt Hennig
Comment:

If Davey Boy Smith wins, he becomes the #1 contender to the US Title
Davey Boy Smith vs. Meng
Comment:

Randy Savage vs. Sting
Comment:

Predictions for Saturday Night

Warhawk8492 5/6

Henderson 4/6

Beejus 4/6

Monthly Standings

Warhawk8492 - 2 Wins

Beejus - 0 Wins

Henderson - 0 Wins

solidliquid777 · February 22, 2014

I generally don't do predictions for weekly shows, but I just wanted to drop you a line and say that I read this from the beginning yesterday and am really enjoying it. You gave Sting the decisive win he should've gotten in reality, avoided the stupid match between Larry Z and Bischoff, and gave Bret Hart a far more interesting debut. I like what I've read so far, and look forward to seeing where you go now that Starrcade is behind you.

Thanks man. I'm a big fan of your 1987 diary, which I'm slowly trying to catch up on. Its one of the best I've read and I'm glad your enjoying mine

Beejus · February 22, 2014

Booker T vs. Rey Misterio Jnr.

Comment: Toughest of the night to call, I'll go with Booker.

Fit Finlay & Jim Duggan vs. Scott Norton & Scott Steiner

Comment: Smells like death.

Chris Jericho vs. Curt Hennig

Comment: Jericho pulled off the win over Konnan, Hennig will not go down so easily.

If Davey Boy Smith wins, he becomes the #1 contender to the US Title

Davey Boy Smith vs. Meng

Comment: Davey vs Hennig should be a fun midcard title match.

Randy Savage vs. Sting

Comment: Big rule in this timeframe: Sting shouldn't lose to anyone nWo.

Henderson · February 23, 2014

WCW Monday Nitro W2 Jan 1998 Predictions

Booker T vs. Rey Misterio Jnr.

Comment: Booker wins

Fit Finlay & Jim Duggan vs. Scott Norton & Scott Steiner

Comment: Total squash.

Chris Jericho vs. Curt Hennig

Comment: Jericho's not there yet.

If Davey Boy Smith wins, he becomes the #1 contender to the US Title

Davey Boy Smith vs. Meng

Comment: Bulldog will get the win

Randy Savage vs. Sting

Comment: Sting should not lose to anyone at least until mid 1998.

solidliquid777 · February 25, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Television/WCW_Nitro.jpg Live from Taco Bell Arena, Boise, Idaho Attendance: 12,842 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/Booker_T.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Rey_Mysterio.jpg Booker T vs. Rey Misterio Jnr. Nitro opens with two of the brightest young stars in WCW clashing. Both men will be featured at Souled Out, available from your local PPV provider. Misterio manages to outpace the Harlem native. Though Booker T shows he's no pushover working on Misterio's legs to neutralise his high-flying offence. The two have a very even match and both men but particularly Booker T are being discussed as potential future all-time greats. Booker shows off his hard-hitting street fighter style he has employed recently, which combined with his agility makes him a very complete package. Misterio is no pushover however using his patented lucha libre offence he fought back and had Booker on the ropes. However a stray hurracanrana clipped referee Teddy Long and knocked him to the mat, and Rey was assaulted by his Souled Out opponent. Eddy Guerrero beat down his opponent shouting in Rey's face as he left. Booker stood back and then took advantage, climbing the ropes to hit a sick Harlem Hangover for the three count. Winner: Booker T by pinfall at 11:29 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/Eric_Bischoff.jpg We cut to static and the now familar nWo announcement, we cut to Bischoff in monochrome, hyping Sting vs. Hall at Souled Out. He says two weeks from now on Sunday, live from the Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, Hall will embarrass Sting and now that Hogan has been ditched the nWo is stronger than ever. Bischoff guarantees that the nWo will be successful at their event. Bischoff also mentions Hart saying he was the first choice for the "Third Man" and Hogan was a fill in. So he's offering Bret the chance. Does he want to be in the most dominant force in the wrestling world, or does he want to be screwed again? Bischoff laughs maniacally as the promo cuts to static. 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/Fit_Finlay.jpg & http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Jim_Duggan.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Scott_Norton.jpg & http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Scott_Steiner.jpg Fit Finlay & Jim Duggan vs. Scott Norton & Scott Steiner The nWo's two Scott's showed raw dominance in this match. Most of the match they just isolated Duggan and took turns beating him up while Finlay looked on helpless. Even thought Duggan was clearly done the two dragged out the beating for as long as possible. It was all over when Steiner locked in a modified Camel Clutch which caused Duggan to submit giving the nWo members the victory. Winner: Scott Norton & Scott Steiner by submission at 14:57 (Scott Steiner over Jim Duggan) Grade: C- Scott Steiner once again grabs a mic and demands a match with Rick. He says Rick is nuthin' but a Fat Ass who ain't getting any-no sympy from the Big Bad Booty Daddy. Heenan quips that Steiner is "cryptic" as always. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Rick_Steiner.jpg Rick Steiner comes out with a mic in hand and once again refuses Scott Steiner's challenge stating it isn't fair to the family. Scott is enraged and proceeds to spout some incomprehensible gibberish for a good minute before Nitro cuts to commercial. 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/Chris_Jericho.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Curt_Hennig.jpg w/ http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Rick_Rude.jpg Chris Jericho vs. Curt Hennig w/ Rick Rude Jericho's quest to prove himself as a legitimate heavyweight competitor ran into its biggest obstacle in the form of the current US Champion. Schiavone says if Jericho can pick up the win here he will shoot straight up the rankings. Lion Heart goes straight on the offensive, catching Hennig by suprise. Jericho dominates the early going hitting offence reminiscent of his childhood hero Ricky Steamboat. Hennig rolls outside to discuss with Rude as these fans are really getting behind Jericho. The young man from Winnipeg dives out of the ring onto the two nWo members. Throwing Hennig into the ring he attempts a Lionsault but only gets a two count. Hennig counters attempts an attempted Tornado DDT into an Alabama Slam. Hennig is in control much to the fans dislike. Hennig throws Jericho to the outside were Rude beats him down, finishing with ramming Jericho headfirst into the post. Rolling Jericho into the ring, Hennig pins, two count. Hennig and Rude are shocked and Hennig goes on an all out offensive. Jericho is kicking out of everything he has thrown at him. Hennig hits the Hennig-Plex, he bridges. 2.9! Hennig is in shock, the crowd are fully behind Jericho sensing this young man could be about to begin his road to the top. Jericho rolls up a stunned Hennig, 1 ... 2 .... Kick out. Jericho continues his offence and fans are getting behind him. Schiavone, Dusty and Heenan are for once in agreement as they give up any illusion of neutrality as they will Jericho on. Jericho is fighting with all he's got, eager to show he has what it takes. He's fighting back as the crowd cheer him on. Chris fights as hard as he can but Hennig is in control. Hennig has to resort to straight cheating but even that can't tame the Lionheart. Hennig has to throw him to Rude who hits a Rude Awakening! He tosses Jericho to Hennig who hits a second Hennig-Plex and get the pin with feet on the ropes. Hennig wins, but Jericho showed what he can do and why he is a star in the making. The fans applaud Jericho as commentary say even though Jericho didn't win he certainly went the distance against a much more experienced opponent. Winner: Curt Hennig by pinfall at 16:37 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_Steiner.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Rick_Steiner.jpg We come back from commercial, and Schiavone says we have footage of an incident that occurred during the commercial break. We cut to the back and some sort of commotion as the camera man runs into the locker room, Rick Steiner is being assaulted once again by his brother Scott Steiner. Scott is screaming at Rick to man up and get off his fat ass and face him in the ring. The newest nWo member repeatedly rams his brothers head into the concrete, screaming at him the entire time. He eventually backs away as the EMT's check on Rick. Schiavone says they will update us on Rick's condition as soon as possible. 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/DDP.jpg We cut to the interview are were DDP is waiting for us. Page says that he just got word from JJ Dillon and its official he will face Randy Savage at Souled Out. He says Savage should stop acting so paranoid and that DDP isn't after Elizabeth. Savage is just a paranoid psychopath and Page is going to beat him at Souled Out to increase his chances of a World Title Match. 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/Davey_Boy_Smith.jpg w/ http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Jim_Neidhart.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Meng.jpg w/ http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Kevin_Sullivan.jpg Davey Boy Smith w/ Jim Neidhart vs. Meng w/ Kevin Sullivan Bulldog and Meng had a hart hitting battle. These two just went at it, with Smith and Meng trading power moves back and forth. Meng eventually gained advantage and overpowered Smith, much to Sullivan's delight. Smith however managed to power out of a Tongan Death Grip before it was applied and took control. Finishing off with Running Powerslam, Smith got the pinfall and will face Curt Hennig at Souled Out for the US Title. Winner: Davey Boy Smith by pinfall at 14:41 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/Ric_Flair.jpg As we come back from commercial, Flair is making his way to the ring. Flair asks for a microphone, and starts to address Bret Hart. He says Hart may be a skilled wrestler but he has to earn his way in WCW. Flair says he still isn't convinced Hart isn't with the nWo, and his family ties won't help him. This draws out Bret who stands at the entrance. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Bret_Hart.jpg Flair says he is going to give Bret a chance to prove himself and earn the respect of these fans. Ric Flair vs. Bret Hart at Souled Out. The fans are pleased with this proposal, and commentary say this could be the biggest match in WCW history! Hart heads into the ring and gets in Flair's faces. "I accept" Hart quickly drops the mic and levels Flair and these two start brawling around the ring. These two should have an explosive match. 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/Randy_Savage.jpg w/ http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Elizabeth.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Sting.jpg Randy Savage w/ Elizabeth vs. Sting Sting faced another nWo member this week, Macho Man was eager to show it was Hogan not the nWo that was weak. These two clashed but Savage took over in the early going, he fought hard against Sting. Savage was targeting Sting's arm trying to prevent Sting from applying the dreaded Scorpion Deathlock. However, when Savage threw Sting outside, Elizabeth was clipped by Sting's leg. Savage promptly freaked out diving onto Sting and going for an all out offence. Savage's anger is undoing as Sting dodges Savage when he attempted to ram Sting headfirst into the steel post and Savage is knocked loopy. Sting sends Savage into the ring and continues to dominate, hitting Stinger Splashes right and left. Savage is down and Sting locks it in. Scorpion Deathlock! Savage is screaming and clawing towards the ropes but its to no end and he has to tap. Winner: Sting by submission at 16:03 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>Booker T d. Rey Misterio Jnr. </li><li>Scott Norton & Scott Steiner d. Fit Finlay & Jim Duggan </li><li>Curt Hennig d. Chris Jericho </li><li>Davey Boy Smith d. Meng </li><li>Randy Savage d. Sting </li></ul> Overall 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 Souled Out 1998</div> * Card Subject to change WCW World Heavyweight Championship Scott Hall w/ Eric Bischoff vs. Sting [c] WCW United States Heavyweight Championship Curt Hennig [c] w/ Rick Rude vs. Davey Boy Smith w/ Jim Neidhart WCW Cruiserweight Championship Eddy Guerrero [c] vs. Rey Misterio Jnr. WCW World Television Championship Chris Benoit [c] vs. Raven Diamond Dallas Page vs. Randy Savage </div></blockquote> </div>

solidliquid777 · February 25, 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 W2 Jan 1998 Predictions Chavo Guerrero vs. Jushin Liger Comment: Glacier vs. Mortis Comment: La Parka vs. Perry Saturn w/ Raven Comment: Konnan vs. Ultimo Dragon Comment: WCW World Television Championship Buff Bagwell vs. Chris Benoit [c] Comment: Meng vs. Rick Steiner Comment: </div></div></blockquote> Predictions for Nitro Henderson 5/5 Beejus 5/5 Monthly Standings Warhawk8492 - 2 Wins (2 Outright) Beejus - 1 Wins (0 Outright) Henderson - 1 Wins (0 Outright)

Warhawk8492 · February 25, 2014

Chavo Guerrero vs. Jushin Liger

Comment: Good solid match, could be used to build up Liger for a Crusierweight title match

Glacier vs. Mortis

Comment: Toss up

La Parka vs. Perry Saturn w/ Raven

Comment: Keep Saturn strong

Konnan vs. Ultimo Dragon

Comment: Cheap tactics

WCW World Television Championship

Buff Bagwell vs. Chris Benoit [c]

Comment: Benoit should not drop the TV title yet

Meng vs. Rick Steiner

Comment: Rick Steiner needs momentum

Beejus · February 25, 2014

Chavo Guerrero vs. Jushin Liger

Comment: So do you have Liger on a touring deal or is he on contract?

Glacier vs. Mortis

Comment: Mortis actually has a future.

La Parka vs. Perry Saturn w/ Raven

Comment: The Chairman goes down to the Rings.

Konnan vs. Ultimo Dragon

Comment: Konnan needs to get a win here and there.

WCW World Television Championship

Buff Bagwell vs. Chris Benoit [c]

Comment: Benoit should hold onto the belt for a little while.

Meng vs. Rick Steiner

Comment: Rick keeping up the momentum to take on Scotty.

solidliquid777 · February 25, 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>Chavo Guerrero vs. Jushin Liger Comment: So do you have Liger on a touring deal or is he on contract? Glacier vs. Mortis Comment: Mortis actually has a future. La Parka vs. Perry Saturn w/ Raven Comment: The Chairman goes down to the Rings. Konnan vs. Ultimo Dragon Comment: Konnan needs to get a win here and there. WCW World Television Championship Buff Bagwell vs. Chris Benoit [c] Comment: Benoit should hold onto the belt for a little while. Meng vs. Rick Steiner Comment: Rick keeping up the momentum to take on Scotty.</div></blockquote> Jushin Liger is on a 9 month PPA deal while he splits his time with New Japan.

solidliquid777 · March 3, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Television/WCW_Saturday_Night.jpg From: Prather Coliseum, Natchitoches, Louisiana Attendance 3,511 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 style="text-align:center;"><div>In the pre-show, Alex Wright defeated Prince Iaukea by submission via STF in 8:03. Grade D+ </div></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/Chavo_Guerrero.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Jushin_Liger.jpg Chavo Guerrero Jnr. vs. Jushin Liger Jushin Liger continued his return to the West with another victory. Guerrero put in a good showing however he was just outclassed by a superior veteran in Liger. Liger earned his victory once again with his feared Liger Bomb. Winner: Jushin Liger by pinfall at 10:24 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/Chris_Jericho.jpg We cut backstage to "Lion Heart" Chris Jericho. He talks about his match against Hennig from Nitro. He thanks the fans for their support in his match with Hennig. Jericho shows quite a deal of charisma as he plays up to the crowd. Jericho says the US Title might be out of his reach for now, but the TV title sure looks nice. After Raven and Benoit have finished their battle Jericho will be waiting for the survivor. 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/Glacier.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Mortis.jpg w/ http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/James_Vandenberg.jpg Glacier vs. Mortis w/ James Vandenberg A clash of two of the most colourful characters in WCW. Vandenberg is extremely disinterested at ringside, very out of character. Mortis is dominant regardless of Vandenberg's indifference. Mortis shows up Glacier eventually winning following locking in an Octopus Stretch forcing Glacier to submit. Winner: Mortis by submission at 8:20 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/Raven.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Perry_Saturn.jpg Raven comes out with Saturn following at a distance, Raven has a mic in hand. They both enter the ring. Raven says he's trimmed his Flock, and Saturn and Kidman, whose still hurt following his match with Benoit. are the only two old members to make the cut. All the rest of the old guys have been cut loose. Raven says that Saturn will show why he was retained tonight. Raven also claims the Flock will expand again and he already has people lining up to get in. "Quote the Raven, Nevermore" Grade: C- http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/La_Parka.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Perry_Saturn.jpg w/ http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Raven.jpg La Parka vs. Perry Saturn w/ Raven The chairman of WCW made his way to the ring with his usual dancing antics. However, Saturn isn't one for fun and right off the bat he is on the offensive, swinging wildly at Parka. Parka attempts some of his typical offensive, however Saturn is in control. Saturn comes over as even more unhinged than the usually is. He aggressively bosses around one of the larger cruiserweights and seems intent more on hurting Parka, eventually Saturn finishes him off with a brutal Elbowdrop straight to Parka's sternum leading to the pin. Winner: Perry Saturn by pinfall at 12:40 Grade: C- Saturn has won this match but the red mist has completely fallen, as Charles Robinson & Raven look on in shock. Saturn continues to annihilate Parka, throwing him to ringside and concluding his assault with a kick which crushes Parka's skull into the ring post. Becoming aware of the frightened stares, Saturn is heard yelling "What are you looking at?" Then to Raven he appears to mouth "You shouldn't have brought him". Commentary doesn't know how to react to Saturn's "episode" with all 3 speechless after the nonsensical ramblings and brutal violence of Saturn. 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/Konnan.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Ultimo_Dragon.jpg Konnan vs. Ultimo Dragon The Mexican member of the nWo was in impressive form on Saturday Night, picking up a victory over the Japanese Sensation. Konnan is taking advantage of his size in the match and overpowers the smaller Dragon. Dragon however battles back with his high-speed offence, but his momentum is derailed by Konnan, who remains in control until he locks in the Ziplock forcing Ultimo Dragon to submit. Winner: Konnan by submission at 13:29 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/Rick_Martel.jpg We cut backstage as Schiavone tells us we have footage of an incident. Rick Martel from the newly dubbed Winning Combination is doing a publicity piece for WCW, apparently for tapes to send to potential new networks. He however is jumped by both members of Harlem Heat. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Booker_T.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Stevie_Ray.jpg Stevie Ray is the main aggressor, while Booker T gets in the camera. He claims Harlem Heat are held down as they are the tag team champs and they ain't in any commercials, whereas a sucka like Martel can just waltz in and get it handed to him. The beatdown concludes with Stevie & Booker throwing Martel into a pile of technical equipment. 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 Television Championship</div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Belts/WCW_TV.jpg http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Buff_Bagwell2.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Chris_Benoit.jpg Buff Bagwell vs. Chris Benoit Chris Benoit is facing arguably his biggest challenge since becoming Television Champion as Bagwell has held several titles in the past and was until a few weeks ago a key member of the nWo. Benoit however stepped up his game, and showed his skill in the ring. Bagwell on the other hand, had to prove the nWo was wrong to ditch him. Benoit was in control for the match and it stayed that way the whole match, Bagwell rather than showing why the nWo was wrong, showed why they were right. Benoit completely outclassed Bagwell and finished him off with a Dragon Suplex. Winner: Chris Benoit by pinfall at 11:44 Grade: C http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Raven.jpg After the match, Benoit is celebrating and Raven slips out and attacks his rival from behind. He continues to beat him down and finishes his assaulting by posing with Benoit's TV title held aloft. 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/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 Two of the scariest competitors in WCW clash in our main event, the monstrous Tongan and the Detroit collegiate athlete. The last time these two met Rick was tag team champion and got viciously assaulted by Stevie Ray. What a difference a month makes. Steiner appears have regained his killer edge, hitting a lot of hard-hitting offence against Meng. Meng was no push over however, showing why he is one of the most feared competitors in the ring. However, the senior Steiner brother was able to pull off the victory following up a brutal Powerslam with a Flying Bulldog off the top rope. Winner: Rick Steiner by pinfall at 16:17 Grade: C http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Scott_Steiner2.jpg After the match Scott Steiner rushes into the ring and goes straight after Rick, beating the tar out his older brother. However, rallied by the crowd, Rick fights back. He straight up brawls with his brother. Scott is sent running as Tenay says it looks like Rick has finally had enough of Scott's antics. 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>Jushin Liger d. Chavo Guerrero </li><li>Mortis d. Glacier </li><li>Perry Saturn d. La Parka </li><li>Konnan d. Ultimo Dragon </li><li>Chris Benoit d. Buff Bagwell </li><li>Rick Steiner d. Meng Overall Grade: C </li></ul> </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>Jushin Liger has revealed he has possibly been offered an exclusive extension with New Japan. Dutch Mantell is reportedly disappointed in Liger and has put any big plans for him on hold. </li><li>Luna Vachon is still under contract with the WWF, while in prision. </li></ul> </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 Souled Out 1998</div> * Card Subject to change WCW World Heavyweight Championship Scott Hall w/ Eric Bischoff vs. Sting [c] WCW United States Heavyweight Championship Curt Hennig [c] w/ Rick Rude vs. Davey Boy Smith w/ Jim Neidhart WCW Cruiserweight Championship Eddy Guerrero [c] vs. Rey Misterio Jnr. WCW World Television Championship Chris Benoit [c] vs. Raven Diamond Dallas Page vs. Randy Savage </div></blockquote> </div>

solidliquid777 · March 3, 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 Monday Nitro W3 Jan 1998 Predictions La Parka vs. Lance Storm Comment: Chavo Guerrero Jnr. vs. Rey Misterio Jnr. Comment: WCW World Television Championship Alex Wright vs. Chris Benoit [c] Comment: Scott Steiner vs. Ultimo Dragon Comment: DDP & The Giant vs. Kevin Nash & Randy Savage Comment: Bret Hart vs. Curt Hennig w/ Rick Rude Comment: </div></div></blockquote> Predictions for Saturday Night Warhawk8492 6/6 Beejus 6/6 Monthly Standings Warhawk8492 - 3 Wins (2 Outright) Beejus - 2 Wins (0 Outright) Henderson - 1 Wins (0 Outright)

Beejus · March 3, 2014

La Parka vs. Lance Storm

Comment: I know Lance probably isn't very over yet, but I think he can squeak by The Chairman.

Chavo Guerrero Jnr. vs. Rey Misterio Jnr.

Comment:

WCW World Television Championship

Alex Wright vs. Chris Benoit [c]

Comment: Everybody hates Alex

Scott Steiner vs. Ultimo Dragon

Comment: Ouch, bad week for Ultimo; he faces Scott Steiner in both 1998 AND 2004!

DDP & The Giant vs. Kevin Nash & Randy Savage

Comment: Wolfpac starting perhaps?

Bret Hart vs. Curt Hennig w/ Rick Rude

Comment: Hope to see this one get a great rating.

solidliquid777 · March 31, 2014

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Live from The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Attendance: 17,380 Sold Out!

Announce Team

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http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/La_Parka.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Lance_Storm.jpg

La Parka vs. Lance Storm

The crowd and the commentary team were intrigued to see the young Storm in action. Storm starts on the offence against Parka, going all out to try impress on his debut. Parka attempts to comeback after dodging a Superkick from Storm and hitting a Spinning Heel Kick. The two continue to battle with no man having the upperhand until Storm succeeds in hitting a superkick on Parka. He then locks in a single legged Boston Crab which Schiavone tells us he calls the Canadian Maple Leaf. Parka is in the middle of the ring and has no choice but to submit. A successful debut for the young Canadian.
Winner: Lance Storm by submission at 8:54
Grade: D-

http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Chavo_Guerrero.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Rey_Mysterio.jpg

Chavo Guerrero Jnr. vs. Rey Misterio Jnr.

Nitro continues with a clash between two luchadores from proud wrestling dynasties. Guerrero had the strength advantage for once in his career and attempted to capitalise throwing around the smaller Misterio. However, Misterio showed exactly why he is considered the best cruiseweight in the world. Dazzling the crowd with lots of inventive offence Mysterio eventually picked up the win with his trademark Springboard Hurracanrana.
Winner: Rey Misterio Jnr. by pinfall at 8:09
Grade: C-

http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Booker_T.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Stevie_Ray.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/The_Barbarian.jpg

We return from commercial, Schiavone informs us that WCW has acquired footage of a an incident backstage. Cut to a shaky camera man running up to the scene of a vicious assault Harlem Heat are absolutely brutalizing the Barbarian. The two culminate this vicious assault with Booker T hitting an axekick into a chair held by Stevie which drives it into the Barbarian's skull. As the Tongan lays limp on the floor Harlem Heat get in the cameraman's face and generally badmouth any future opponents. Schiavone & Dusty call Harlem Heat's action disgusting, Heenan however seems to have taken a shine to them applauding their great strategy.
Grade: C

WCW World Television Championship

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

Alex Wright vs. Chris Benoit [c]

Das Wunderkind was looking to regain the championship he held less than 5 months ago. Benoit meanwhile was determined to make sure that Raven got a message for Souled Out. This match started out to close to call, the two trading moves back and forth. The championship looked like it would be heading to Germany on several occasions but Benoit kept fighting back. After an entertaining series of pins and counter-pins Benoit eventually countered an attempted backslide into a Dragon Suplex for the three count and another successful defence.
Winner: Chris Benoit by pinfall at 13:04
Grade: C-

http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Scott_Steiner2.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Ultimo_Dragon.jpg

Scott Steiner vs. Ultimo Dragon

Schiavone says this is going to be a clash of styles and he is right. The Japanese sensation may be a great cruiserweight but he couldn't overvome the raw power of the newest nWo member. Steiner demolished Dragon after countering a cross cody into a back breaker. He continued to beat up Dragon attacking the back and legs of the Dragon, eventually applying a brutal looking submission. He wraps one of Dragon's legs around his neck, pulling the knee across the back of his neck. He holds Dragon off the ground by his leg and Dragon can be heard howling in agony, he submits and Steiner picks up the win. Commentary are discussing this new submission of Steiner's with Heenan suggesting the Scott Lock as a potential name.
Winner: Scott Steiner by submission at 6:49
Grade: C-

http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Rick_Steiner.jpg

Scott Steiner once again demands a mic and demands that Rick face him at Souled Out. This time Rick comes out to the ring with a mic in hand. Is he going to accept the challenge? Rick opens his mouth about to speak when Scott cuts him off. Big Poppa Pump, asks Rick if he's a man and has the guts to face him. He boasts about being the favourite child, calling Rick an "accident" Rick is about to speak again but instead chooses a more aggressive approach he lunges at his brother fist flying. Scott is taken completely by surprise and fall victim to Rick's flurry of assault. Scott bales from the ring, a look of concern on his face. Rick grabs the microphone and says one word. "Yes" The crowd are excited and commentary are putting over for the first time ever it's Steiner vs. Steiner available only on PPV.
Grade: C

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We cut to the backstage interview area and the Nature Boy himself. Flair is going over his issues with Bret. He says while he knows Bret is one of the best wrestlers in the world, he has yet to prove it on the biggest stage of all, WCW. Flair says everyone in WCW earned their way and Hart is no different. Now what happened "elsewhere" may have been wrong, but that doesn't mean he should get special treatment. Flair never got special treatment after he broke his back. He says he is giving Hart a truly great opportunity the chance to prove he is one of the best and to earn these fans respect.
Grade: B+

http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/DDP.jpg & http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/The_Giant.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Kevin_Nash.jpg & http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Randy_Savage.jpg w/ http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac19/solidliquid777/Roster/Elizabeth.jpg

Diamond Dallas Page & The Giant vs. Kevin Nash & Randy Savage w/ Elizabeth

Four of the biggest names in the world and you can only see them here in WCW, Schiavone reminds us. This match sees two of the many rivalries in the WCW vs. nWo battle square off. Dallas Page starts off against Savage, who goes on an all out offensive, the two battle back and forth for a while with Savage being particularly brutal trying to hurt or injure DDP. Eventually, they manage to switch out to their partners and Giant and Nash try and out giant each other. The nWo members get the upperhand taking advantage of the Giant's inexperience to isolate him. Eventually however his size is too much for Nash whose attempted Jack-knife is countered into an Alabama Slam. Giant struggles to Page who gets the hot tag. He charges at Macho, sending him flying off the apron. Savage clips Elizabeth on his way down and both end up on the floor. Nash gets up in time for a Diamond Cutter and the three count
Winner: DDP & The Giant by pinfall at 17:58 (DDP over Nash)
Grade: B-

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Page and Nash begin to celebrate but Hall & Steiner run out and attack the two. Savage gets back in the ring and tries to choke out DDP while screaming about hurting Elizabeth. Nash is helped up his cohorts and the group continue their assault on the helpless Page & Giant while commentary ask for someone to help.
Grade: B

Someone heard. The lights go out and the single spotlight is on the rafters. It's Sting!

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He slowly rappels to the ring with eyes fixed solely on Hall. Bat in hand, Sting points at Hall staring unblinkingly at the Bad Guy. The rest of the nWo attempt to jump Sting but he battles them off while Hall flees. WCW Security swarms the ring and the nWo take advantage and flee leaving Sting with Page & The Giant.
Grade: B-

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

Bret Hart vs. Curt Hennig w/ Rick Rude

We return from commercial to Nitro's main event the hottest star in the world Bret Hart faces his second nWo member, going one on one with a fellow second generation star. These two had an early contender for match of the year. Hart and Hennig had a great technical battle with neither man appearing especially dominant. Hart was targeting Hennig's legs obviously aiming for a Sharpshooter, Hennig was focused solely on the Hitman's head. The crowd were very keen on seeing these two face off and let the wrestlers now it. Hennig eventually gained the upperhand thanks to a leg pull by Rude. The US Champion however was left in shock when Hart kicked out of the Hennig-plex at 2.99999. The fans were deafening at his point. Hennig attempted a second Hennig-plex however Hart grabbed Hennig's legs and took him down. He locked in the Sharpshooter. Hennig is clawing at the mat to get the ropes while Rude yells encouragement to Hennig. He has to tap though and Hart is once again victorious. Commentary out right call this the match of the night, may be the match of the year.
Winner: Bret Hart by submission at 17:18
Grade: B+

Quick Results

Lance Storm d. La Parka
Rey Misterio Jnr. d. Chavo Guerrero Jnr.
Chris Benoit d. Alex Wright
Scott Steiner d. Ultimo Dragon
DDP & The Giant d. Kevin Nash & Randy Savage
Bret Hart d. Curt Hennig
Overall Grade: B

nWo Souled Out 1998

* Card Subject to change

WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Scott Hall w/ Eric Bischoff vs. Sting [c]

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship

Curt Hennig [c] w/ Rick Rude vs. Davey Boy Smith w/ Jim Neidhart

WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Eddy Guerrero [c] vs. Rey Misterio Jnr.

WCW World Television Championship

Chris Benoit [c] vs. Raven

Diamond Dallas Page vs. Randy Savage

Rick Steiner vs. Scott Steiner

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