WCW 1998: Reaching Beyond The Starrs

[Jaysin]

World Championship Wrestling Proudly Presents

Starrcade 1997

 

In the opening bout we have the WCW Cruiserweight Champion Eddy Guerrero defending against his belt against Dean Malenko, Juventud Guerrera, Psychosis, Rey Mysterio Jr, and Ultimo Dragon in a Six Way Ladder Match!

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Then in the second booked match we have three members of the nWo taking on three of WCW's big guns!

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In the third contest, Steve McMichael has been on a mission to derail Goldberg's winning streak. Even deciding to put his career on the line Goldberg's Pay Per View debut!

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Kevin Nash has been dodging The Giant for weeks, but there's no more running. Nash and Giant finally butt heads in a real Battle of the Giants.

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Chris Benoit has been at war with Raven and his Flock, but before he can get to Raven he has to go through Raven's enforcer: Saturn. Saturn has put his Television title on the line against Chris Benoit.

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Four of the best female wrestlers in the United States step into the ring to crown the new WCW Women's Champion!

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It's the Battle for the Control of Monday Nitro when Interim-Commisioner JJ Dillon's hand selected representative Bret Hart takes on the New World Order's Scott Hall. If Bret Hart wins, Nitro is officially WCW territory, but if Hall wins, Eric Bischoff reigns supreme.

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The second to last match of the night is for the ever prestigious WCW United States Championship. Representing the New World Order is current champion Curt Hennig. Hennig was originally scheduled to face Ric Flair at Starrcade, but him and the nWo made sure Flair didn't make it. Diamond Dallas Page has stepped up to reclaim the US Championship for WCW.

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Finally, in the main event we have the Silent Guardian of WCW Sting facing off against the leader of the New World Order and current "nWo" World Heavyweight Champion Hollywood Hogan. The world has been waiting for this match for almost a year and a half. Can Sting capture the World Heavyweight Championship?

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WCW Starrcade 1997 Quick Picks:

Six Way Ladder Match for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Eddy Guerrero© vs Dean Malenko vs Juventud Guerrera vs Psychosis vs Rey Mysterio Jr vs Ultimo Dragon

Comments:

 

nWo vs WCW

Randy Savage, Buff Bagwell, and Konnan vs The Steiner Brothers and Lex Luger

Comments:

 

Streak vs Career

Goldberg vs Steve McMichael W/Debra McMichael

Comments:

 

Battle of the Giants

The Giant vs Kevin Nash

Comments:

 

WCW World Television Championship Match(No Disqualification)

Chris Benoit vs Saturn©

Comments:

 

Fatal Fourway for the Vacant WCW Women's Championship

Jacqueline Moore vs Madusa vs Nora Greenwald vs Tina Ferrari

Comments:

 

Battle for Control of WCW Monday Nitro

Bret Hart w/JJ Dillon vs Scott Hall w/Eric Bischoff

Comments:

 

WCW United States Championship Match

Curt Hennig© vs Diamond Dallas Page w/Kimberly Page

Comments:

 

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match

Hollywood Hogan© w/Vincent vs Sting

Comments:

 

OOC Blurb: As you can see, my Starrcade 1997 is slightly different than the real event. There were kayfabe reasons behind every match made for the show here and I tried to address them. Any predictions and questions are more than welcome. This is a story I've wanted to tell for a long time and never had the motivation. Matt Shannon's new diary has inspired me to finally do this. I'll more than likely post Starrcade on Tuesday Night.

[RKOwnage]

Six Way Ladder Match for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Eddy Guerrero© vs Dean Malenko vs Juventud Guerrera vs Psychosis vs Rey Mysterio Jr vs Ultimo Dragon

Comments: I have absolutely no idea, but I think Eddy will move up the card as a result of this loss.

 

nWo vs WCW

Randy Savage, Buff Bagwell, and Konnan vs The Steiner Brothers and Lex Luger

Comments: Just based on star power.

 

Streak vs Career

Goldberg vs Steve McMichael W/Debra McMichael

Comments: LOL

 

Battle of the Giants

The Giant vs Kevin Nash

Comments: I'm not really sure but Nash could be on Time Decline, I'll go with Paul.

 

WCW World Television Championship Match(No Disqualification)

Chris Benoit vs Saturn©

Comments: Shenanigans thanks to the Flock, just don't think this feud needs the TV Title.

 

Fatal Fourway for the Vacant WCW Women's Championship

Jacqueline Moore vs Madusa vs Nora Greenwald vs Tina Ferrari

Comments: I guess, right?

 

Battle for Control of WCW Monday Nitro

Bret Hart w/JJ Dillon vs Scott Hall w/Eric Bischoff

Comments: Can't see Dillon running Nitro, but this is a game-definer and I could see you changing the whole thing by going the other way with it.

 

WCW United States Championship Match

Curt Hennig© vs Diamond Dallas Page w/Kimberly Page

Comments: Not sure why.

 

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match

Hollywood Hogan© w/Vincent vs Sting

Comments: WCW won the first match, Hogan wins here.

 

So many damn awesome diaries popping up here, how the hell am I supposed to follow all of them? good luck!

[Midnightnick]

Six Way Ladder Match for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Eddy Guerrero© vs Dean Malenko vs Juventud Guerrera vs Psychosis vs Rey Mysterio Jr vs Ultimo Dragon

Comments:

 

nWo vs WCW

Randy Savage, Buff Bagwell, and Konnan vs The Steiner Brothers and Lex Luger

Comments:

 

Streak vs Career

Goldberg vs Steve McMichael W/Debra McMichael

Comments:

 

Battle of the Giants

The Giant vs Kevin Nash

Comments:

 

WCW World Television Championship Match(No Disqualification)

Chris Benoit vs Saturn©

Comments:

 

Fatal Fourway for the Vacant WCW Women's Championship

Jacqueline Moore vs Madusa vs Nora Greenwald vs Tina Ferrari

Comments:

 

Battle for Control of WCW Monday Nitro

Bret Hart w/JJ Dillon vs Scott Hall w/Eric Bischoff

Comments:

 

WCW United States Championship Match

Curt Hennig© vs Diamond Dallas Page w/Kimberly Page

Comments:

 

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match

Hollywood Hogan© w/Vincent vs Sting

Comments:

[Mootinie]

WCW Starrcade 1997 Quick Picks:

Six Way Ladder Match for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Eddy Guerrero© vs Dean Malenko vs Juventud Guerrera vs Psychosis vs Rey Mysterio Jr vs Ultimo Dragon

Comments: The title should always be held by the dude with the coolest mask.

 

nWo vs WCW

Randy Savage, Buff Bagwell, and Konnan vs The Steiner Brothers and Lex Luger

Comments: I do find it highly amusing that the nWo is being represented by Konnan and Bagwell of all people. But still, I figure they should be able to beat their three roid-monkey opponents.

 

Streak vs Career

Goldberg vs Steve McMichael W/Debra McMichael

Comments: Never mind that s**t, here comes Mongo!

 

Battle of the Giants

The Giant vs Kevin Nash

Comments: inb4 botched Jackknife Powerbomb.

 

WCW World Television Championship Match(No Disqualification)

Stevie Richards vs Saturn©

Comments: Easy win for Saturn.

 

Fatal Fourway for the Vacant WCW Women's Championship

Jacqueline Moore vs Madusa vs Nora Greenwald vs Tina Ferrari

Comments: Hey look it's Molly Holly and Ivory! Jacqueline wins to stop Madusa putting another belt in the trash-can.

 

Battle for Control of WCW Monday Nitro

Bret Hart w/JJ Dillon vs Scott Hall w/Eric Bischoff

Comments: Hart is destined for great things, Hall is destined for rehab.

 

WCW United States Championship Match

Curt Hennig© vs Diamond Dallas Page w/Kimberly Page

Comments: I will predict DDP to win every match he's in, Self High Five and all that.

 

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match

Hollywood Hogan© w/Vincent vs Sting

Comments: I suppose you have to stray from real life at least a little bit. HOGANWINSLOL

[Satyr24]

Streak vs Career

Goldberg vs Steve McMichael W/Debra McMichael

Comments: Never mind that s**t, here comes Mongo!

YEAH Blazing saddles

 

WCW Starrcade 1997 Quick Picks:

Six Way Ladder Match for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Eddy Guerrero© vs Dean Malenko vs Juventud Guerrera vs Psychosis vs Rey Mysterio Jr vs Ultimo Dragon

Comments:

 

nWo vs WCW

Randy Savage, Buff Bagwell, and Konnan vs The Steiner Brothers and Lex Luger

Comments:

 

Streak vs Career

Goldberg vs Steve McMichael W/Debra McMichael

Comments: Mongo only pawn... in game of life.

 

Battle of the Giants

The Giant vs Kevin Nash

Comments:

 

WCW World Television Championship Match(No Disqualification)

Chris Benoit vs Saturn©

Comments:

 

Fatal Fourway for the Vacant WCW Women's Championship

Jacqueline Moore vs Madusa vs Nora Greenwald vs Tina Ferrari

Comments: I hope nora gets a good push but don't think she winning this match

 

Battle for Control of WCW Monday Nitro

Bret Hart w/JJ Dillon vs Scott Hall w/Eric Bischoff

Comments:

 

WCW United States Championship Match

Curt Hennig© vs Diamond Dallas Page w/Kimberly Page

Comments:

 

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match

Hollywood Hogan© w/Vincent vs Sting

Comments:

[Beejus]

Six Way Ladder Match for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Eddy Guerrero© vs Dean Malenko vs Juventud Guerrera vs Psychosis vs Rey Mysterio Jr vs Ultimo Dragon

Comments: Champion retaining sounds good to me.

 

nWo vs WCW

Randy Savage, Buff Bagwell, and Konnan vs The Steiner Brothers and Lex Luger

Comments: The nWo pick up a lower card win in order to soften the blow later in the night.

 

Streak vs Career

Goldberg vs Steve McMichael W/Debra McMichael

Comments: Mongo only pawn in Goldberg streak.

 

Battle of the Giants

The Giant vs Kevin Nash

Comments: This should set Nash up to try and take over the nWo.

 

WCW World Television Championship Match(No Disqualification)

Chris Benoit vs Saturn©

Comments: Saturn could have a solid run with the belt.

 

Fatal Fourway for the Vacant WCW Women's Championship

Jacqueline Moore vs Madusa vs Nora Greenwald vs Tina Ferrari

Comments: All four good options, but Madusa is amazing.

 

Battle for Control of WCW Monday Nitro

Bret Hart w/JJ Dillon vs Scott Hall w/Eric Bischoff

Comments: WCW isn't losing Nitro.

 

WCW United States Championship Match

Curt Hennig© vs Diamond Dallas Page w/Kimberly Page

Comments: Page is ready.

 

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match

Hollywood Hogan© w/Vincent vs Sting

Comments: The only way it should go down is Sting winning.

[Jaysin]

I just wanted to let everyone know that Starrcade is about half written, so I'm right on track with where I wanted to be. Thank you to those that have made your picks so far. The show will be posted around 5PM tomorrow if anyone else wants to jump on board!

[Rampaaage]

Six Way Ladder Match for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Eddy Guerrero© vs Dean Malenko vs Juventud Guerrera vs Psychosis vs Rey Mysterio Jr vs Ultimo Dragon

Comments: No clear winner here.

 

nWo vs WCW

Randy Savage, Buff Bagwell, and Konnan vs The Steiner Brothers and Lex Luger

Comments: How could I pick against Savage & Bagwell?

 

Streak vs Career

Goldberg vs Steve McMichael W/Debra McMichael

Comments: Goooooldberrrrrrg

 

Battle of the Giants

The Giant vs Kevin Nash

Comments: I was never a big Big Show fan.

 

WCW World Television Championship Match(No Disqualification)

Chris Benoit vs Saturn©

Comments: Hard choice because I feel Benoit is a bit above the TV Championship, but still can't see him losing this one.

 

Fatal Fourway for the Vacant WCW Women's Championship

Jacqueline Moore vs Madusa vs Nora Greenwald vs Tina Ferrari

Comments: Hmm.

 

Battle for Control of WCW Monday Nitro

Bret Hart w/JJ Dillon vs Scott Hall w/Eric Bischoff

Comments: This should definitely go down as an interesting match./I]

 

WCW United States Championship Match

Curt Hennig© vs Diamond Dallas Page w/Kimberly Page

Comments: Yoga instructor/US champion is just way too cool to pass on.

 

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match

Hollywood Hogan© w/Vincent vs Sting

Comments: Stinger

[Jaysin]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center"><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/Starrcade.png</span><p> <strong>Sunday, Week 4, December 1997</strong></p><p><strong> Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. </strong></p><p><strong> Attendance: 71,000 (</strong><strong><span style="color:Yellow">SELL OUT!</span></strong><strong>)</strong></p><p><strong> Final Show Rating:100</strong></p><p><strong> Pay Per View Buyrate: 8.33</strong></p><p> </p><p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/index.html" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen data-embed-src="//www.youtube.com/embed/n7A1gZLASW8"></iframe></p><p> </p><p> <span> http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/MikeTenay.jpg</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/BobbyHeenan3.jpg</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/DustyRhodes95.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Mike Tenay:</strong> <em>Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Starrcade 1997! We’re live from the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia in front of a sold out 71,000 fans. We have a jam packed show for you and we’re getting things started with the first ever Six Man Ladder Match and it’s for the Cruiserweight Championship!</em></p><p> <strong>Dusty Rhodes:</strong> <em>Business is about to pick up Dadday!</em></p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38834" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <p> </p><div style="text-align:center"></div><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">Six Way Ladder Match for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship</span></strong></p><p><strong> Eddy Guerrero© vs Dean Malenko vs Juventud Geurrera vs Psychosis vs Rey Mysterio Jr vs Ultimo Dragon</strong></p><p> <span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/laddermatch.png</span></p><p> This match was pure chaos. Dean Malenko tried to keep his opponents grounded throughout, but couldn’t get a handle on them. The finish came when Mysterio, Juventud, Malenko, and Eddy were all atop two ladders. Psychosis and Ultimo Dragon toppled them and Mysterio pulled the belt down with him. </p><p> <strong>Winner by retrieval and NEW WCW Cruiserweight Champion</strong> Rey Mysterio Jr</p><p> <strong>Rating: 66</strong></p><p> As his opponents are helped to the back, Rey Mysterio Jr celebrates with his third WCW Cruiserweight Championship win. </p><p> <strong>Rating: 58</strong></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38834" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <p> </p><div style="text-align:center"><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">nWo vs WCW</span></strong></p></div><p><strong> Buff Bagwell, Konnan, and Randy Savage w/Elizabeth vs Lex Luger and the Steiner Brothers w/Ted Dibiase</strong></p><p></p><p> </p><p><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/BuffBagwell.jpg</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/Konnan6.jpg</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/RandySavage981.jpg</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/vs.png</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/RickSteiner97.jpg</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/ScottSteiner97.jpg</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/LexLuger98.jpg</span></p><div style="text-align:center"></div><p> The next match isn’t nearly as fast paced as the opening, but it brings the action nonetheless. Throughout the match Rick and Scott bickered back and forth. Luger looked frustrated, but Team WCW pulled out the win anyway when Scott blindly tagged himself in and hit the Steiner Screwdriver on Konnan for the victory. </p><p> <strong>Winners by Pinfall:</strong> The Steiner Brothers and Lex Luger.</p><p> <strong>Match Rating:</strong> 81</p><p> After the match, Lex Luger tries to celebrate with his teammates, but instead the Steiners just yell at each other and shove one another before storming off.</p><p> <strong>Angle Rating:</strong> 82</p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38834" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <p> </p><div style="text-align:center"><p>The action keeps on rolling as Goldberg makes his pyro breathing entrance.</p></div><p> <strong>Angle Rating:</strong> 61</p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">Streak vs Career</span></strong></p><p><strong> Goldberg vs Steve McMichael w/Debra McMichael</strong></p><p> <span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/Goldberg.jpg</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/vs.png</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/SteveMcMichael3.jpg</span></p><p> Mongo quickly regrets putting his short career on the line as Goldberg just tears through him like a bull in a paper bag. In the span of a few minutes Goldberg hits a vicious Spear followed by the Jackhammer for the win.</p><p> <strong>Winner by Pinfall:</strong> Goldberg</p><p> <strong>Match Rating:</strong> 52</p><p></p><p></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38834" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><div style="text-align:center"><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">Battle of the Giants</span></strong></p></div><p><strong> Kevin Nash vs The Giant</strong></p><p> <span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/KevinNash972.jpg</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/vs.png</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/TheGiant2.jpg</span></p><p> Kevin Nash and The Giant have a surprisingly action packed match as both just beat the snot out of each other. At the 13 minute mark The Giant goes for his patented Chokeslam but Nash counters with a low blow, but Nick Patrick seemed to miss that. Nash sets Giant up for the Jacknife Powerbomb and drills the 7 foot monster straight on the back of his neck. It’s clear The Giant isn’t okay and Nash looks worried for a split second before arrogantly placing his foot on Giant’s chest to score the three count.</p><p> <strong>Winner by Pinfall:</strong> Kevin Nash</p><p> <strong>Match Rating:</strong> 80</p><p> After the match, Nash looks on with a proud smile as EMT’s struggle to move The Giant onto a stretcher and wheel him to the back.</p><p> <strong>Angle Rating: </strong>93</p><p></p><p></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38834" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><div style="text-align:center"></div><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">WCW World Television Championship Match</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/WCWTV2.jpg</span></p><p><strong> Chris Benoit vs Saturn©</strong></p><p> <span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/ChrisBenoit98.jpg</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/vs.png</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/PerrySaturn5.jpg</span></p><p> This match was more about technical expertise than hard hitting action and it was perfectly placed right after the unsettling finish to Nash and the Giant. Towards the end of the match, the ref took a bump and the Flock jumped into the ring and beat Benoit down until he was unconscious. Saturn locked in the Rings of Saturn as the ref came to and declared Saturn the winner when Benoit couldn’t reply.</p><p> <strong>Winner by Submission and STILL WCW Television Champion: </strong>Saturn</p><p> <strong>Match Rating:</strong> 77</p><p> <span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/Raven6.jpg</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/BillyKidman.jpg</span></p><p> The Flock wasn’t finished with Benoit as Raven and Kidman climb back into the ring. Raven lifts Benoit up and hits the Evenflow DDT on him. Kidman climbs to the top and hits a Shooting Star Press.</p><p> <strong>Angle Rating: </strong>52</p><p></p><p></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38834" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><div style="text-align:center"><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">WCW Women's Championship Match</span></strong></p></div><p><strong> </strong><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/WCW_Womens.jpg</span></p><p><strong> Jacqueline Moore vs Nora Greenwald vs Madusa vs Tina Ferrari</strong></p><p> <span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/Jacqueline98.jpg</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/vs.png</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/MadusaMiceli98.jpg</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/vs.png</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/NoraGreenwald.jpg</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/vs.png</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/Ivory4.jpg</span></p><p> This match was nothing special, but it was a nice debut for the first four ladies in the new WCW Women’s Division. Jacqueline Moore scored the victory when she hit a sick looking DDT on Nora Greenwald.</p><p> <strong>Winner by Pinfall and NEW WCW Women’s Champion:</strong> Jacqueline Moore</p><p> <strong>Match Rating:</strong> 43</p><p></p><p></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38834" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><div style="text-align:center"><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">Battle for Control of WCW</span></strong></p></div><p><strong> Bret Hart w/JJ Dillon vs Scott Hall w/Eric Bischoff</strong></p><p> <span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/BretHart96.jpg</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/vs.png</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/ScottHall972.jpg</span></p><p> This match was all about establishing what WWF fans already knew for years, Bret Hart is one of the absolute best wrestlers in the world. Hall was no slouch and more than held up his end of the match as they went nearly 25 minutes before Kevin Nash tried to interfere but accidentally hit Hall in the back of the head. Bret Hart then locked in the Sharpshooter to win control of Monday Nitro for WCW.</p><p> <strong>Winner by Submission:</strong> Bret Hart</p><p> <strong>Match Rating</strong>: 96</p><p> <span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/EricBischoffnwo.jpg</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/ScottHall972.jpg</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/KevinNash972.jpg</span></p><p> Bischoff is livid and begins screaming at Nash and Hall to do something. They jump Bret and Hall sets him up for the Outsider’s Edge when a hooded individual jumps the guardrail with a chair and smashes it across Hall’s back and scares Bischoff and Nash out of the ring. As they backpedal up the ramp, the man lowers the hood and it’s…</p><p> …</p><p> …</p><p> …</p><p> …</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/OwenHart8.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>OWEN HART!</strong></p><p> </p><p> Owen Hart just saved his older brother from the Outsiders!</p><p> <strong>Angle Rating:</strong> 92</p><p></p><p></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38834" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><div style="text-align:center"></div><p> <span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/MikeTenay.jpg</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/BobbyHeenan3.jpg</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/DustyRhodes95.jpg</span></p><p> The announcers recap the beating the nWo put on Ric Flair and how Diamond Dallas Page stepped up to replace him. Just like that, the music of the New World Order begins as the United States Champion makes his entrance.</p><p> <span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/CurtHennig98.jpg</span></p><p> “I know what you’re all thinking; the champ never comes out first. That’s just a no-no in professional wrestling. Well, earlier in the night the Boys and I made damn sure that Page wasn’t going to make it to the Semi-Main Event. It just wouldn’t be fair. I’m in the best shape of my life and his ribs are just beaten to hell. There’s just no way that he’s going to…”</p><p> And just like that SELF HIGH FIVE blares across the Georgia Dome, but DDP is nowhere to be seen. Hennig looks pleased, but the keeps playing. The camera pans across the audience and there he is! Diamond Dallas Page is coming through the crowd! He makes it to the ring and goes straight after Hennig.</p><p> <strong>Angle Rating:</strong> 92</p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">WCW United States Heavyweight Championship Match</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/WCWUS2.jpg</span></p><p><strong> Curt Hennig© vs Diamond Dallas Page </strong></p><p> <span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/CurtHennig98.jpg</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/vs.png</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/DDP97.jpg</span></p><p> This match is all over the place with both men bumping like crazy. It’s a fairlyneven fight until Hennig kicks Page in the ribs and begins to go to town on his midsection. At the 19 minute mark Curt Hennig attempts a SuperPlex, but Page counters and hits a huge Super Diamond Cutter off the top rope to score the pinfall.</p><p> <strong>Winner by Pinfall and NEW WCW United States Champion:</strong> Diamond Dallas Page</p><p> <strong>Match Rating:</strong> 86</p><p></p><p></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38834" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><p><iframe width="420" height="315" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/index.html" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen data-embed-src="//www.youtube.com/embed/BHNO9H6pizc"></iframe></p><div style="text-align:center"></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><div style="text-align:left"><p><em><strong>When man's heart is full of deceit...</strong></em></p></div><p><em><strong> It burns up, dies...</strong></em></p><p><em><strong> And a dark shadows falls over his soul...</strong></em></p><p><em><strong> From the ashes of a once great man, has risen a curse...</strong></em></p><p><em><strong> A wrong that must be righted...</strong></em></p><p><em><strong> We look to the skies for a vindicator, someone to strike fear into the black hearts</strong></em></p><p><em><strong> of the same man who created him... The battle between good and evil has begun...</strong></em></p><p><em><strong> Against an army of shadows, lies the dark warrior...</strong></em></p><p><em><strong> The prevailer of good with a voice of silence and a mission of justice...</strong></em></p><p><em><strong> This is Sting.</strong></em></p><p></p><p></p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center"></div><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match</span></strong></p><p> <span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/WCWWorld4.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Hollywood Hogan© w/Vincent vs Sting for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship</strong></p><p> <span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/HollywoodHogan97.jpg</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/vs.png</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/Sting97.jpg</span></p><p> We’ve waiting 18 long months for this match and boy does it deliver. Its balls to the wall action as Sting just knocks Hogan around for the first ten minutes. Vincent gets involved and is enough of a distraction for Hogan to take the initiative. Unfortunately for Hollywood, his offense is shortlived as Sting fires back. Vince once again gets involved, but this time he takes Nick Patrick out. As Sting deals with Vincent, Hogan grabs Sting’s black baseball bat from the outside, but Sting turns around in time to see Hogan with it. Hogan takes a swing, but Sting ducks it and sweeps Hogan’s legs and locks in the Scorpion Death Lock. Hogan taps for a good 30 seconds before another ref runs down to make call the match. </p><p> <strong>Winner by Submission and NEW WCW World Heavyweight Champion:</strong> Sting</p><p> <strong>Match Rating:</strong> 99</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/Sting97.jpg</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/BretHart96.jpg</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/OwenHart8.jpg</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/LexLuger98.jpg</span></p><p> <span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/RoddyPiper96.jpg</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/DDP97.jpg</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/DeanMalenko2.jpg</span><span>http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/VenomousPrime/ReachingStarrs/ChrisJericho97.jpg</span></p><p> As Sting is handed the Championship, members of the WCW Locker Room fill the ring to celebrate with the new champ. Among them are Bret and Owen Hart, Lex Luger, Roddy Piper, DDP, Dean Malenko, and Chris Jericho. </p><p> <strong>Angle Rating: </strong>100</p><p></p><p></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p></div><p></p>

[Jaysin]

Prediction Results!

Beejus: 6/9

Satyr: 5/9

Mootinie: 5/9

Midnightnick: 4/9

RKOwnage: 4/9

 

Each show where you have the most correct predictions, you'll receive a point. Whoever has the most points after SuperBrawl VIII at the end of February 1998 in game will get a prize. I haven't exactly settled on a prize yet, but we still have a ways to go!

[Blodyxe]

Those match ratings are enormous!

In 2000 I struggle to produce B's consistently... 2 years, but what a difference!

[Jaysin]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Blodyxe" data-cite="Blodyxe" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38834" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Those match ratings are enormous! <img alt=":eek:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/eek.png.0e09df00fa222c85760b9bc1700b5405.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"><p> In 2000 I struggle to produce B's consistently... 2 years, but what a difference!</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> A few reasons for that. </p><p> 1. The workers aren't broken down yet, so match grades aren't suffering from the wear and tear. </p><p> 2. The Nitros and Saturday Nights building up to Starrcade in game was all about making sure every person on the card had high momentum. </p><p> 3. Hogan had 100 Pop going into Starrcade throughout the entire US and through promos, Sting was at 98 going into the show, Bret was at 97,and Hall was at 92.</p><p> 4. The Steiners, Luger, and Savage are all in the mid 80s, while Buff and Konnan were in the 60s and 50s. </p><p> 5. Completely different mods, so there's bound to be differences in skills and things like that.</p><p> </p><p> I was completely blown away by Hogan and Sting pulling in a 99 though. It blew my mind. They also had Excellent Chemistry. Thank you RNG!</p>

[RKOwnage]

<p>Great show dude! Based on the title I (idiotically) assumed that this was Starrcade '98 and I was wondering if Sting fought Hogan again the following year. I probably would have changed my predictions if I wasn't an idiot <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p>

I like how everything turned out and I'm excited for the new year!</p>

[Jaysin]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="RKOwnage" data-cite="RKOwnage" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38834" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Great show dude! Based on the title I (idiotically) assumed that this was Starrcade '98 and I was wondering if Sting fought Hogan again the following year. I probably would have changed my predictions if I wasn't an idiot <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"><p> </p><p> I like how everything turned out and I'm excited for the new year!</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I didn't even think that it might be confusing. <img alt=":o" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/redface.png.900245280682ef18c5d82399a93c5827.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"></p><p> </p><p> I figured since only one show in the diary was happening in '97, that it'd make more sense to put 1998 in the title. Thank you for the kind words!</p>

[RKOwnage]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaysin" data-cite="Jaysin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38834" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I didn't even think that it might be confusing. <img alt=":o" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/redface.png.900245280682ef18c5d82399a93c5827.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> I figured since only one show in the diary was happening in '97, that it'd make more sense to put 1998 in the title. Thank you for the kind words!</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> It wasn't at all confusing, I'm just a moron <img alt=":rolleyes:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/rolleyes.png.4b097f4fbbe99ce5bcd5efbc1b773ed6.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[Jaysin]

With Starrcade 1997 now in the history books, 1998 is off to an explosive start with the first WCW Monday Nitro of the year.

 

World Championship Wrestling has announced the following matches for Nitro

A Ten Man Cruiserweight Battle Royal to determine the Next Challenger for Rey Mysterio Jr and his new WCW Cruiserweight Championship. Participants include: Alex Wright, Chavo Guerrero Jr, Chris Jericho, Disco Inferno, Juventud Guerrera, Kidman, La Parka, Prince Iaukea, Psychosis, and Ultimo Dragon.

 

WCW Women's Division is once again in action as WCW Women's Champion Jackie Moore teams up with youngster Nora Greenwald to take on Madusa and Tina Ferrari

 

Even though the Steiners can't seem to get along, they're still the WCW World Tag Team Champions. A Four Team Number One Contender's Match is scheduled to take place between Benoit & Malenko, Harlem Heat, The Flock(Sick Boy & Riggs), and The Public Enemy.

 

Interim-Commissioner JJ Dillon has also booked Hollywood Hulk Hogan and The Macho Man Randy Savage in a tag team match against WCW Loyalists Lex Luger and Roddy Piper in the Main Event.

 

How will the nWo react to losing all but one match at Starrcade? How will Eric Bischoff handle not being in charge? Has WCW finally started to break away at the New World Order's armor? Find out on WCW Monday Nitro!

 

Quick Picks for WCW Monday Nitro(Week 1, January 1998)

#1 Contender for Cruiserweight Championship Ten Man Battle Royal

Alex Wright, Chavo Guerrero Jr, Chris Jericho, Disco Inferno, Juventud Guerrera, Kidman, La Parka, Prince Iaukea, Psychosis, Ultimo Dragon.

 

Jackie Moore & Nora Greenwald vs Madusa & Tina Ferrari

 

Four Team Elimination Rules for WCW World Tag Team #1 Contender Status

Harlem Heat vs Benoit & Malenko vs The Flock(Sick Boy & Riggs) vs The Public Enemy

 

Lex Luger & Roddy Piper vs Hollywood Hogan & Randy Savage w/Elizabeth

[Midnightnick]

<p>#1 Contender for Cruiserweight Championship Ten Man Battle Royal</p><p>

Alex Wright, Chavo Guerrero Jr, Chris Jericho, Disco Inferno, Juventud Guerrera, Kidman, La Parka, Prince Iaukea, Psychosis,<strong> Ultimo Dragon.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Jackie Moore & Nora Greenwald vs <strong>Madusa & Tina Ferrari</strong></p><p><strong>

</strong></p><p>

Four Team Elimination Rules for WCW World Tag Team #1 Contender Status</p><p>

Harlem Heat vs <strong>Benoit & Malenko</strong> vs The Flock(Sick Boy & Riggs) vs The Public Enemy</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Lex Luger & Roddy Piper</strong> vs Hollywood Hogan & Elizabeth</p>

[Satyr24]

<p>#1 Contender for Cruiserweight Championship Ten Man Battle Royal</p><p>

Alex Wright, Chavo Guerrero Jr,<strong> Chris Jericho</strong>, Disco Inferno, Juventud Guerrera, Kidman, La Parka, Prince Iaukea, Psychosis, Ultimo Dragon.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jackie Moore & Nora Greenwald</strong> vs Madusa & Tina Ferrari</p><p> </p><p>

Four Team Elimination Rules for WCW World Tag Team #1 Contender Status</p><p>

<strong>Harlem Heat</strong> vs Benoit & Malenko vs The Flock(Sick Boy & Riggs) vs The Public Enemy</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Lex Luger & Roddy Piper</strong> vs Hollywood Hogan & Elizabeth</p>

[Beejus]

<p>#1 Contender for Cruiserweight Championship Ten Man Battle Royal</p><p>

Alex Wright, Chavo Guerrero Jr, <em>Chris Jericho</em>, Disco Inferno, Juventud Guerrera, Kidman, La Parka, Prince Iaukea, Psychosis, Ultimo Dragon.</p><p> </p><p>

Jackie Moore & Nora Greenwald vs <em>Madusa & Tina Ferrari</em></p><p><em>

These two getting the pin can supply you with the next challenger.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Four Team Elimination Rules for WCW World Tag Team #1 Contender Status</p><p>

Harlem Heat vs <em>Benoit & Malenko</em> vs The Flock(Sick Boy & Riggs) vs The Public Enemy</p><p>

<em>Benoit and Malenko can become a really good team if you let them.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<em>Lex Luger & Roddy Piper</em> vs Hollywood Hogan & Randy Savage w/Elizabeth</p><p>

<em>Hogan and Savage argue among themselves, leading to a loss as we continue spiraling the nWo.</em></p>

[Jaysin]

That was supposed to say Hollywood Hogan & Randy Savage w/Elizabeth. Oops

 

Fixed now!

[Rampaaage]

<p>#1 Contender for Cruiserweight Championship Ten Man Battle Royal</p><p>

Alex Wright, Chavo Guerrero Jr, Chris Jericho, Disco Inferno, Juventud Guerrera, Kidman, La Parka, Prince Iaukea, Psychosis, <strong>Ultimo Dragon</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jackie Moore & Nora Greenwald</strong> vs Madusa & Tina Ferrari</p><p> </p><p>

Four Team Elimination Rules for WCW World Tag Team #1 Contender Status</p><p>

<strong>Harlem Heat</strong> vs Benoit & Malenko vs The Flock(Sick Boy & Riggs) vs The Public Enemy</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Lex Luger & Roddy Piper</strong> vs Hollywood Hogan & Randy Savage w/ Elizabeth</p>

[Jaysin]

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Monday, Week 1, 1998

Mid-South Coliseum-Memphis, Tennessee

Attendance: 10,085 (SELL OUT!)

Final Show Rating: 87

TV Rating: 19.07(TNT), 7.22(Galavision), .86(Foxtel Australia)

 

(Pre-Show) Glacier & Ernest Miller defeated Hugh Morrus & Lodi

Rating: 49

(Pre-Show) Raven defeated Fit Finlay

Rating: 72

 

 

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Mike Tenay: Ladies and gentleman, welcome to the first WCW Monday Nitro of 1998!

Dusty Rhodes: Dadday, Starrcade was off the proverbial chain last night. The nWo seems to be on the verge of defeat.

Bobby Heenan: I've known Hogan longer than anyone, he's a snake. If anyone can come back from last night it's him. Oh crap...here he comes...

 

 

Hollywood Hogan and Randy Savage make their way to the ring looking less than pleased. Mean Gene Okerlund joins them in the ring to try and get a few words.

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Okerlund: Hogan...Savage, last night we witnessed almost every member of your little clique finally get what's coming to them and tonight, Interim-President JJ Dillon has booked you two nWo Mega Powers against Lex Luger and Roddy Piper. Do you two have anything at all to say?

 

Hogan rips the microphone out of Okerlund's hand and shoves him aside.

 

Hogan: Get out of here Scheme Gene. Last night, crimes against an Immortal took place. The referee who ended the match wasn't even supposed to be out there! I demand my rematch with Sting and I want it now!

 

Savage: Hollywood, Hollywood...You already got your shot, I'm stepping up to take the belt back.

 

 

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Piper: HOGAN! SAVAGE! You seem to be overlooking two very pissed off obstacles.

 

 

Piper and Luger slide in the ring and the four men brawl until security breaks them up.

 

Angle Rating: 85

 

 

 

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Match Type: Ten Man Battle Royal

Time Limit: N/A

Referee: Randy Anderson

At Ringside: Sonny Onoo(Psychosis), Raven(Kidman)

In a match that had some good action but non-existent crowd heat, Chris Jericho won a battle royal in 12:34. The other members of the 'final four' were Juventud Guerrera, Disco Inferno and Alex Wright, with Juventud Guerrera being the final elimination. Juventud Guerrera got the most eliminations over the course of the match.

 

Winner(s): Chris Jericho

Ending Maneuver: Jericho Throwing Juventud over the Top Rope

Ending Time: 12:34

Match Rating: 69

 

As Jericho cheers, the camera transitions to JJ Dillon's office...

 

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JJ Dillon: Eric, I'm glad you could make it. We need to discuss your future here in World Championship Wrestling. If I could simply terminate your contract, I would, but it seems you made sure that wasn't a possibility when you negotiated your contract. Smart man. You and the New World Order have made our lives a living hell the last year and a half and it's about time you get what's coming to you. Remember how you broke into the business? You're returning to commentary...but not on Monday Nitro. You'll be on Saturday Night from now on with Mike and Bobby.

 

Eric Bischoff: That's ridiculous! You can't do this to me.

 

JJ Dillon: It's already been done. Report to Tenay on Saturday.

 

Bischoff then storms out of JJ's office.

Angle Rating: 62

 

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Match Type: Standard Tag Match

Time Limit: Ten Minutes

Referee: Nick Patrick

At Ringside: N/A

 

In a solid match, Madusa and Tina Ferrari defeated Jackie Moore and Nora Greenwald when Madusa pinned Nora with a German Suplex.

 

Winner(s): Madusa & Tina Ferrari

Ending Maneuver: Bridging German Suplex(Madusa on Nora Greenwald)

Ending Time: 5:34

Match Rating: 40

 

The camera cuts to the nWo's locker room where Rick Rude is standing with his client, Curt Hennig.

 

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Rick Rude: Page, you got lucky last night. This isn't about WCW vs nWo, not this time. This is about taking you out for good.

 

Curt Hennig: Don't let our anger fool you, we are focused. I get a rematch Page, and I will not lose. You caught me on a rare off night. Next time, you will not be so lucky.

Angle Rating: 80

 

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Match Type: Fatal Four Way Number 1 Contender Tag Team Match

Time Limit: 15 Minutes

Referee: Charles Robinson

At Ringside: Jackie Moore(Harlem Heat), Raven & Saturn(The Flock)

With the Number One Contender Status on the line for The Steiner Brothers' Tag Team Championships, four of WCW's Top Tag Teams went toe to toe in a showcase of tag team wrestling at it's finest. The Flock was eliminated first when Booker T pinned Sick Boy following a Towering Inferno. Public Enemy was the next team eliminated when Johnny Grunge tapped out to Dean Malenko's Texas Cloverleaf. With only Harlem Heat and Benoit & Malenko left, the four fan favorites went full tilt and didn't hold anything back. Benoit picked up the win when he landed a Diving Headbutt on Stevie Ray for the pinfall.

 

Winner(s): Chris Benoit & Dean Malenko

Ending Maneuver: Diving Headbutt(Benoit to Stevie Ray)

Ending TIme: 12:55

Match Rating: 72

 

The cameras once again transition to the nWo locker room where the four members of nWo Leadership are discussing Starrcade

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Bischoff: Hall, this is all YOUR fault. If you wouldn't have lost to Bret Hart this wouldn't even be happening.

 

Hall: Hey, Big Man over here is the one that cost me the match. I had things under control until he got involved.

 

Nash: Scott, you know damn well it was an accident. Plus, are you forgetting I'm the only one here who won their match? Not only did I win, but I put the Giant out of commission. That's one less thorn in our side.

 

Hogan: Everyone needs to shut the hell up. Tonight we'll knock Piper and Luger out, and then we need to figure out how to insure I win my rematch with Sting.

 

Hall: Just remember Hollywood, I'm next in line. I won World War 3 in November, so I don't care if Stinger is champ or you are, at SuperBrawl next month I'm gunning for the gold.

 

Angle Rating: 90

 

Eddy Guerrero is backstage with Gene Okerlund

 

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Mean Gene: Mr. Guerrero, I'd like to get a few words with you about what happened at Starrcade.

 

Eddy: Rey and I have so much history. We've been friends. We've been enemies. Hell, our match at Halloween Havoc in October is already being considered one of the best matches in WCW's history. We always tear the house down when we step in the ring and Starrcade was no different. I still have a rematch and I at Souled Out I'm cashing it in.

 

Mean Gene: In case you missed it, Chris Jericho won a Number One Contender Battle Royal earlier for a chance to meet Rey Mysterio Jr at Souled Out for the Cruiserweight Championship.

 

Eddy: Then I guess I'm going to have to talk to JJ and get the match changed.

 

Angle Rating: 63

 

As Eddy walks off camera, The Outsiders walk into frame and flank Gene...

 

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Mean Gene: Oh for god's sake, what do you two want?

 

Nash: Green Gene, Scotty and I just needed some mic time and you just happened to be the only guy with a microphone back here.

 

Hall: Big Kev and I may be a little agitated with each other, but there's two Canadian assholes we need to address.

 

Nash: Bret and his little Nugget of a brother Owen, you two are causing a rift here in the New World Order. I just took a seven foot monster out, what chance do you two ham and eggers have?

 

Angle Rating: 96

 

The cameras finally return to the arena where Randy Savage and Hollywood Hogan are making an elaborate entrance to show off that they're not worried...

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Match Type: Standard Tag Team match

Time Limit: 15 Minutes

Referee: Billy Silverman

At Ringside: Elizabeth(Randy Savage)

 

In the main event of the evening, The former Mega Powers took it to Roddy Piper and Lex Luger. With Elizabeth distracting Luger and the ref's vision obscured by Randy Savage, Hollywood nailed Piper with brass knuckles and won by hitting the Atomic Leg Drop and pinning him.

 

Winner(s): Hollywood Hogan & Randy Savage

Ending Maneuver: Atomic Leg Drop(Hogan to Piper)

Ending Time: 12:39

Pre-Match Angle: 94

Match Rating: 80

 

Instead of the music of the nWo playing over the PA system, all we hear is static. The arena goes dark except a lone spotlight aimed above the TurnerTron. The only thing we can see is the WCW World Heavyweight Champion: Sting.

 

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Instead of speaking, Sting remains silent. In one hand he raises the World Championship and with the other, he points his trademark black baseball bat at Hollywood Hogan and Randy Savage who look on in fear...

 

Angle Rating: 97

 

 

[Jaysin]

Prediction Results:

Midnightnick: 2/4

Satyr24: 1/4

Beejus: 3/4

Rampaaage: 0/4

 

Beejus won Starrcade and this edition of Nitro. He's currently in the lead with Two Wins with everyone else at Zero Wins.

[Satyr24]

YAY i got 1

[Jaysin]

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WCW Saturday Night

Saturday Week 1, January 1998

 

Harlem Heat defeated The Flock(Sick Boy & Riggs)

Rating: 65

Rey Mysterio Jr and Ultimo Dragon defeated Juventud Guerrera and Psychosis

Rating: 72

Goldberg defeated Lodi

Rating: 60

The Public Enemy defeated Lenny Lane and Prince Iaukea

Rating: 52

Saturn defeated Fit Finlay to retain the WCW World Television title

Rating: 67