AMarc9-8 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Turner HQ, March 2001 Three and a half years is a long time in professional wrestling. A hell of a long time. In three and a half years, the strong can rise to the top of an alliance built on deceit... http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x310/The_Ultimate_Wrestling_Gallery/nWo/nWo003.jpg The rats jump from the sinking ship, knowing that they, too, have a chance of success if they stop aiming for Vinnie Mac's imaginary brass rings and realise Atlanta's their only way to rebel against the big bad wolf... http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zps6sfyuey2.jpeg And let's not forget those who are grown in Atlanta, fight in Atlanta, are made into stars in Atlanta... http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x310/The_Ultimate_Wrestling_Gallery/Ric%20Flair/RicFlair020.jpg http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm36/bkelly2424/wcw/4123318.jpg http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s81/Kool-T/Brand%20New/Brand%20New%20II/Major%20Wayz%20Kool/16_zps93da13b3.jpg http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m202/kellerman51/WCW/goldberg.jpg http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm36/bkelly2424/wcw/4123718.jpg http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x310/The_Ultimate_Wrestling_Gallery/Sting/Sting018.jpg And all of those, under my control, for one reason, and one reason only: to save the wrestling industry from Vince McMahon, his team of incompetent corporate idiots, and to ensure that no professional wrestler ever has that brass ring too far from their sights. You may question it, thinking, "What, him?" He'd never jump ship, he's too loyal to Vince, well, Vinnie Mac crossed me one too many times, and I've made him pay for it. Me, a humble native of Oklahoma, putting the biggest wrestling company in the world on the backburner, who would've thought it? http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee460/ruben_origami/Wrestling/KYKY%20Background/J%20Images/Jim%20Ross/JimRoss003KYKYBackground.jpg I am Jim Ross, and this is the story about how I saved the wrestling business. http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/wcw-95/logo2.jpg Welcome to.... WCW 1997: R IS FOR REVOLUTION! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AMarc9-8 Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 WCW Official Roster http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/wcw-95/logo2.jpg Official WCW Roster (correct as of December 1997) Blue = Face Red = Heel Main Eventers Bret Hart Buff "The Stuff" Bagwell "The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith "The People's Champion" Diamond Dallas Page Hollywood Hulk Hogan ??? "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash "The Total Package" Lex Luger "The Black Hart" Owen Hart "Macho Man" Randy Savage "Nature Boy" Ric Flair "The Dog-Faced Gremlin" Rick Steiner Scott Hall "The Genetic Freak" Scott Steiner Sting The Giant ??? Upper Midcarders "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson Booker T "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit "Lionheart" Chris Jericho "The Perfect One" Curt Hennig Disco Inferno Eddy Guerrero Goldberg Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart Konnan Meng Perry Saturn Raven "The Guardian Angel" Ray Traylor Scott Norton Stevie Ray ??? The Barbarian ??? Midcarders "Das Wunderkind" Alex Wright ??? Chavo Guerrero Jr. Dave Taylor "The Iceman" Dean Malenko ??? Ernest "The Cat" Miller "Fit" Finlay Glacier Hugh Morrus Johnny Grunge Juventud Guerrera LA Parka Mortis Psychosis Rey Misterio Jr. Rick "The Model" Martel Riggs Rocco Rock Steven Regal Syxx Ultimo Dragon Wrath Yuji Nagata Lower Midcarders Jim Powers Kenny Kaos Kidman Lodi Masahiro Chono Norman Smiley Robbie Rage Sick Boy Super Calo Vincent Openers "Deadly" Doug Clayton El Dandy Hector Garza Lizmark Jr. Silver King Steve Armstrong Villano V Occasional Wrestlers "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson "The High-Ranking Scholar" Lanny Poffo "Ravishing" Rick Rude ??? "Rowdy" Roddy Piper Steve "Mongo" McMichael Tully Blanchard ------- Stables New World Order Hollywood Hulk Hogan (LEADER) "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash Scott Hall "Macho Man" Randy Savage "The Perfect One" Curt Hennig Syxx Buff "The Stuff" Bagwell Scott Norton Konnan "Ravishing" Rick Rude Vincent Managed By: Eric Bischoff Jesse "The Body" Ventura The Flock Raven (LEADER) ??? ??? Kidman Lodi Sick Boy ------- Tag Teams: The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) Royal Stampede (Davey Boy Smith and Jim Neidhart) The Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and Rocco Rock) The Brain Busters (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) The Faces of Fear (Meng and The Barbarian) Vicious and Delicious (Buff Bagwell and Scott Norton) High Voltage (Kenny Kaos and Robbie Rage) Cat-Tango (Ernest Miller and Disco Inferno) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMarc9-8 Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 WCW Hall of Champions http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/wcw-95/logo2.jpg WCW Hall Of Champions: http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h295/TEWTitles/wcw/wcwnWoHeavyweight.jpg WCW World Heavyweight Championship Current Champion:Hollywood Hulk Hogan http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/H_Images/Hulk_Hogan26.jpg Won: August 9th 1997, Road Wild Last Five Champions: Lex Luger (August 4th - 9th 1997) Hollywood Hulk Hogan (August 10th 1996 - August 4th 1997) The Giant (April 22nd - August 10th 1996) Ric Flair (February 11th - April 22nd 1996) Randy Savage (January 22nd - February 11th 1996) http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h295/TEWTitles/wcw/WCWUS.jpg WCW United States Heavyweight Championship Current Champion: Curt Hennig http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Curt_Hennig.jpg Won: September 15th 1997, Monday Nitro Last Five Champions: Steve McMichael (August 21st - September 15th 1997) Jeff Jarrett (June 9th - August 21st 1997) Dean Malenko (March 15th - June 9th 1997) Eddie Guerrero (December 29th 1996 - March 15th 1997) Ric Flair (July 7th - November 25th 1996) http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h295/TEWTitles/wcw/WCWTag.jpg http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h295/TEWTitles/wcw/WCWTag.jpg WCW World Tag Team Championships Current Champions: The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t143/Viper_Ultimatesinner/rick_steiner.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w17/tristramwcw/ScottSteiner-1.jpg Won: October 13th 1997, Monday Nitro Last Five Champions: The Outsiders (Kevin Nash & Scott Hall) (February 24th - October 13th 1997) Lex Luger & The Giant (February 23rd - 24th 1997) The Outsiders (Kevin Nash & Scott Hall) (January 27th - February 23rd 1997) The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott) (January 25th - 27th 1997) The Outsiders (Kevin Nash & Scott Hall) (October 27th 1996 - January 25th 1997) http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h295/TEWTitles/wcw/WCWCruiserweight-1.jpg WCW World Cruiserweight Championship Current Champion: Eddy Guerrero http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zpspa9ozvop.jpeg Won: November 10th 1997, Monday Nitro Last Five Champions: Rey Mysterio Jr. (October 26th - November 10th 1997) Eddie Guerrero (September 14th - October 26th 1997) Chris Jericho (August 12th - September 14th 1997) Alex Wright (July 28th - August 12th 1997) Chris Jericho (June 28th - July 28th 1997) http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h295/TEWTitles/wcw/WCWTV3.jpg WCW World Television Championship Current Champion: Raven http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zps2oexkupl.jpeg Won: December 15th 1997, Monday Nitro Last Five Champions: Perry Saturn (November 3rd - December 15th 1997) Disco Inferno (September 22nd - November 3rd 1997) Alex Wright (August 21st - September 22nd 1997) Ultimo Dragon (July 22nd - August 21st 1997) Lord Steven Regal (May 18th - July 22nd 1997) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Final Countdown Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 The first post was really intriguing. I'll be checking this one out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AMarc9-8 Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Nitro Prediction Card, 12/01/1997 http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/wcw-95/nitro.jpg Monday Nitro, 1st December 1997 Last week on Nitro, we saw plenty of twists and turns unfold on the road to Starrcade 1997! Hollywood Hulk Hogan and the rest of the New World Order looked to have finally caught when they grabbed him on the way down to the ring from the rafters, but then flummoxed fans when they released that their victim was a dummy, prompting questions about Sting's whereabouts and whether he will be back in time for Starrcade. The nWo has bigger fish to fry tonight, however, as Curt Hennig takes on a mystery opponent in tonight's main event. Last week at World War 3, Ric Flair suffered defeat at the hands of Hennig in a nWo-dominated United States Championship, tonight, he addresses rumours made by the nWo regarding his future when he takes on the seven-foot behemoth known as 'The Giant'. Another man who has been making giant steps in World Championship Wrestling is former NFL star Bill Goldberg, who stole compatriot Steve "Mongo" McMichael's Super Bowl ring last week on Nitro. Tonight, he takes on Tennessee's own Tommy Rich, hoping to increase his winning streak since arriving in WCW. Chris Benoit was targeted by Raven and The Flock last week in a callous attack, during which WCW Television Champion Perry Saturn put him in the Rings of Saturn. Tonight, with their contest at Starrcade confirmed in a Raven's Rules match, Benoit hopes to prove himself capable of winning that contest when he faces recent Flock recruit Kidman. In other news, The Outsiders and The Faces of Fear face off in a number one contenders' match for the WCW World Tag Team Championships, and Larry Zbyszko finally confronts Eric Bischoff over his actions over the last twelve months. Nitro Prediction Card Number One Contenders' Match for the WCW World Tag Team Championships The Outsiders (Kevin Nash & Scott Hall) vs The Faces of Fear (Meng & The Barbarian) Comments: Chris Benoit vs Kidman w/ The Flock Comments: Bill Goldberg vs Tommy Rich Comments: Ric Flair vs The Giant Comments: United States Championship Match Curt Hennig w/ Eric Bischoff vs ??? Comments: Bonus Questions: 1: What announcement will Ric Flair make about his future? 2: Who will face Curt Hennig in tonight's main event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Nitro Prediction Card Number One Contenders' Match for the WCW World Tag Team Championships The Outsiders (Kevin Nash & Scott Hall) vs The Faces of Fear (Meng & The Barbarian) Comments: The Faces of Fear were amazing, but at this point in time it's all about Hall and Nash. Chris Benoit vs Kidman w/ The Flock Comments: Benoit wins, followed by an attack from the Flock Bill Goldberg vs Tommy Rich Comments: Rich is a great enhancement talent at this point. Great person to teach Goldberg a thing or two. Ric Flair vs The Giant Comments: I'm predicting a draw here. Giant needs wins, but so does Flair. Probably a double dq when the nWo gets involved? United States Championship Match Curt Hennig w/ Eric Bischoff vs ??? Comments: I usually bet on the mystery opponent, but I have a feeling Hennig will win in a sneaky manner setting up a rematch at Starrcade. Bonus Questions: 1: What announcement will Ric Flair make about his future? That he's NEVER RETIRING! 2: Who will face Curt Hennig in tonight's main event? Diamond Dallas Page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarletspeed7 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Number One Contenders' Match for the WCW World Tag Team Championships The Outsiders (Kevin Nash & Scott Hall) vs The Faces of Fear (Meng & The Barbarian) Comments: No contest. Chris Benoit vs Kidman w/ The Flock Comments: DQ win Bill Goldberg vs Tommy Rich Comments: I'm kidding I pick Goldberg just wanted to see your reaction. Ric Flair vs The Giant Comments: Weeeeellll, it's the Giant! United States Championship Match Curt Hennig w/ Eric Bischoff vs ??? Comments: Will keep it due to shenanigans for now. Bonus Questions: 1: What announcement will Ric Flair make about his future? He wants to train new talent. 2: Who will face Curt Hennig in tonight's main event? Bret the Hitman Hart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnowYourEnemy Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Number One Contenders' Match for the WCW World Tag Team Championships The Outsiders (Kevin Nash & Scott Hall) vs The Faces of Fear (Meng & The Barbarian) Comments: Hm.. interested how you use Steiners here. Chris Benoit vs Kidman w/ The Flock Comments: Think Benoit gets the dub, but it could be... dq/bs win Bill Goldberg vs Tommy Rich Comments: Goldberg continues winning Ric Flair vs The Giant Comments: The Giant is a steaming pile of monkey crap United States Championship Match Curt Hennig w/ Eric Bischoff vs ??? Comments: ..but it's by DQ or count-out Bonus Questions: 1: What announcement will Ric Flair make about his future? Hm.. he's retiring from active competition to become OWNER of WCW 2: Who will face Curt Hennig in tonight's main event? Bret "Hitman" Hart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satyr24 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Number One Contenders' Match for the WCW World Tag Team Championships The Outsiders (Kevin Nash & Scott Hall) vs The Faces of Fear (Meng & The Barbarian) Comments: Chris Benoit vs Kidman w/ The Flock Comments: Bill Goldberg vs Tommy Rich Comments: Ric Flair vs The Giant Comments: United States Championship Match Curt Hennig w/ Eric Bischoff vs ??? Comments: Bonus Questions: 1: What announcement will Ric Flair make about his future? 4 Horsemen are coming for the nWo 2: Who will face Curt Hennig in tonight's main event? Lex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Scott Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Number One Contenders' Match for the WCW World Tag Team Championships The Outsiders (Kevin Nash & Scott Hall) vs The Faces of Fear (Meng & The Barbarian) Comments: Chris Benoit vs Kidman w/ The Flock Comments: Bill Goldberg vs Tommy Rich Comments: Ric Flair vs The Giant Comments: United States Championship Match Curt Hennig w/ Eric Bischoff vs ??? Comments: Bonus Questions: 1: What announcement will Ric Flair make about his future? He's forming a new Horsemen 2: Who will face Curt Hennig in tonight's main event? Hogan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Prediction winner gets to sign The Gambler to WCW and push him to the moon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMarc9-8 Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Thought it'd be time to respond to some comments I've received: Bill Goldberg vs Tommy Rich Comments: Rich is a great enhancement talent at this point. Great person to teach Goldberg a thing or two. Thanks for predicting, Jaysin. I have to agree: whilst Rich might be on the decline in terms of ability, he's exactly the sort of guy to face off with Goldberg. One problem I found with his main event run was that he was trained in the Power Plant style: too stiff, limited technical skills and can easily injure other guys. People like Tommy Rich need to be getting in the ring with him and improving his skills so I could potentially trust him with a future run without putting my main guys out of action. Number One Contenders' Match for the WCW World Tag Team Championships The Outsiders (Kevin Nash & Scott Hall) vs The Faces of Fear (Meng & The Barbarian) Comments: Hm.. interested how you use Steiners here. Thanks for predicting, KnowYourEnemy. I'm a big fan of Rick and Scott, and rightly so, as they're possibly the best tag team to ever grace the squared circle. That being the case means that I want to do them justice in this dynasty, and without giving too much away, I can tell you that the pair have a storyline on the horizon that will have extreme ramifications for the rest of the diary. Prediction winner gets to sign The Gambler to WCW and push him to the moon? The Gambler's actually already on my roster, I didn't include him on the roster list along with many others due to being an enhancement talent. As for pushing him, the furthest I could ever see him going would be a Barry Horowitz-style mini-push, as Jeff Gann ain't ever holding that Big Gold Belt, despite possessing the putting-over skills as a god. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Never ever bet against Jeff Gann... (you don't gamble against him!)...he's your next Randy Savage! Oh Yeah!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Nitro Prediction Card Number One Contenders' Match for the WCW World Tag Team Championships The Outsiders (Kevin Nash & Scott Hall) vs The Faces of Fear (Meng & The Barbarian) Comments: I'd love to lose this prediction... Chris Benoit vs Kidman w/ The Flock Comments: Bill Goldberg vs Tommy Rich Comments: The Gambler would put Goldberg to shame. Boo for Rich! Ric Flair vs The Giant Comments: Flair gets it with some croonies. United States Championship Match Curt Hennig w/ Eric Bischoff vs ??? Comments: I'd love for a WCW Diary that pushes Curt here. Bonus Questions: 1: What announcement will Ric Flair make about his future? IV 2: Who will face Curt Hennig in tonight's main event? The Gambler! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco999 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Number One Contenders' Match for the WCW World Tag Team Championships The Outsiders (Kevin Nash & Scott Hall) vs The Faces of Fear (Meng & The Barbarian) Chris Benoit vs Kidman w/ The Flock Bill Goldberg vs Tommy Rich Ric Flair vs The Giant United States Championship Match Curt Hennig w/ Eric Bischoff vs ??? 1: What announcement will Ric Flair make about his future?: He will never retire, because he's the Nature Boy! WOOOOOOO! 2: Who will face Curt Hennig in tonight's main event?: DDP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhawk8492 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Number One Contenders' Match for the WCW World Tag Team Championships The Outsiders (Kevin Nash & Scott Hall) vs The Faces of Fear (Meng & The Barbarian) Comments: Creative control Chris Benoit vs Kidman w/ The Flock Comments: Could be a solid match Bill Goldberg vs Tommy Rich Comments:Squash Ric Flair vs The Giant Comments: Draw United States Championship Match Curt Hennig w/ Eric Bischoff vs ??? Comments: DQ Bonus Questions: 1: What announcement will Ric Flair make about his future? That he will challenge the winner of Hogan Vs Sting after Starrcade. 2: Who will face Curt Hennig in tonight's main event? DDP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMarc9-8 Posted January 16, 2016 Author Share Posted January 16, 2016 <p>Monday Nitro, 1st December 1997</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/beejus1/media/wcw-95/nitro.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/wcw-95/nitro.jpg</span></a><p> </p><p> <strong>WCW Monday Nitro</strong></p><p><strong> 1st December 1997</strong></p><p><strong> Knoxville Civic Coliseum, Knoxville, Tennessee</strong></p><p><strong> Attendance: 7000</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Commentators: Tony Schiavone, Mike Tenay and Bobby Heenan</strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/beejus1/media/wcw-95/banner.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/wcw-95/banner.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> <iframe width="420" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rsTdfFDWcrI" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/rsTdfFDWcrI"</a> frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><p> </p><p> A recap is played of the events at the end of last week's Nitro, during which the nWo attacked and made a mockery of a mannequin resembling Sting, pulling it down from the rafters and repeating humiliating the man known as 'The Crow'.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating: 81</strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/beejus1/media/wcw-95/banner.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/wcw-95/banner.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/TheWho87EWR/media/Wrestlers/T_Images/Tony_Schiavone2-1.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/T_Images/Tony_Schiavone2-1.jpg</span></a><a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/Gsquared_2007/media/SHW/Bobby_Heenan.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee97/Gsquared_2007/SHW/Bobby_Heenan.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Schiavone:</strong> Just last week, the nWo showed they meant business by defacing and humiliating a mannequin dressed like Sting! Tonight, they look to do the same again, as The Outsiders are in with a shot of facing The Steiner Brothers for the WCW World Tag Team Championships at Starrcade, and Curt Hennig faces a mystery opponent.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Heenan:</strong> You're telling me that those two are gonna beat Meng and The Barbarian?! HA! Those two couldn't even look at me straight in the eyes without wanting to tear me apart, what hope have Kevin Nash and Scotty Chico got? As for Hennig, he's not important, and after what he did to Ric Flair at World War 3, it's only fair that Flair gets back to winning ways tonight!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Schiavone:</strong> But Flair's out here tonight facing The Giant! He can't possibly fight those two men in the same night! </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Heenan:</strong> He's got fighting spirit, just like that young Canadian, Chris Benoit, who looks to cripple The Flock tonight when he faces Kidman, and Goldberg, who was smart enough to take Mongo's one achievement away from him. </p><p> </p><p> Before Schiavone can respond, this music hits:</p><p> </p><p> <iframe width="420" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Juqm94sUV_E" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/Juqm94sUV_E"</a> frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/TheWho87EWR/media/Wrestlers/E_Images/Eric_Bischoff-4.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/E_Images/Eric_Bischoff-4.jpg</span></a><a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/TheWho87EWR/media/Wrestlers/H_Images/Hulk_Hogan26.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/H_Images/Hulk_Hogan26.jpg</span></a><a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/TheWho87EWR/media/Curt_Hennig.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Curt_Hennig.jpg</span></a><a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/da_shit090270/media/wrestlers/Kevin%20Nash/thKevin_Nash81.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr43/da_shit090270/wrestlers/Kevin%20Nash/thKevin_Nash81.jpg</span></a><a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/ruben_origami/media/Wrestling/KYKY%20Background/S%20Images/Scott%20Hall/RazorRamon001KYKYBackground_zps61a2a633.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee460/ruben_origami/Wrestling/KYKY%20Background/S%20Images/Scott%20Hall/RazorRamon001KYKYBackground_zps61a2a633.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> The nWo are in Knoxville, proclaims Schiavone, as Hollywood Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, Curt Hennig and The Outsiders walk to the ring.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating: 83</strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/beejus1/media/wcw-95/banner.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/wcw-95/banner.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/TheWho87EWR/media/Wrestlers/E_Images/Eric_Bischoff-4.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/E_Images/Eric_Bischoff-4.jpg</span></a><a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/TheWho87EWR/media/Wrestlers/H_Images/Hulk_Hogan26.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/H_Images/Hulk_Hogan26.jpg</span></a><a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/TheWho87EWR/media/Curt_Hennig.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Curt_Hennig.jpg</span></a><a href="http://s963.photobucket.com/user/Lockmark/media/image_zpsovddlblb.jpeg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zpsovddlblb.jpeg</span></a><a href="http://s963.photobucket.com/user/Lockmark/media/image_zpsosff8ogn.jpeg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zpsosff8ogn.jpeg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> The nWo stand in the ring, sarcastically playing to the crowd as boos and jeers ring through the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. Bischoff is the first to speak to this hostile crowd:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Bischoff:</strong> Hey, Hollywood, check out these guys, they think WE give a damn about what THEY think? Jeez, you Knoxville rednecks really need re-education. Or actual education.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hogan:</strong> You see, it's simple, brother, there are three types of people in WCW. There's the New World Order, there's the guys out back who job to the nWo, and there's you lousy bastards who are stupid enough to buy our merchandise, buy tickets to see us, yet you boo us, brother? We're the bonafide champs round this dump, you should be thanking us!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hennig:</strong> Thanking us for taking out your pantomime villain, Sting, so perfectly! And I'll tell you something, if that guy's idiotic enough to face Hollywood Hogan at Starrcade, a man who is as close to perfection as one can be, without being me, of course, then the nWo can't account for what the man with twenty four inch pythons will do to him. (Fans start chanting Ric Flair's name) Shut up! If Ric Flair wants to take his walking stick and his false teeth, he can be my guest in tonight's main event, in which I'm gonna be issuing an open challenge! </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hogan:</strong> Now, time for my own little proposition. Sting, you've had your fun, brother, you've paraded around with your little baseball bat for twelve months now, and it's got you nowhere but staring death right in the face. So, to cut long story short, brother, I want you in this ring, tonight! Forget nWo, forget WCW, forget Starrcade, Hollywood Hulk Hogan, Sting, 7000 brainwashed idiots and millions watching at home for this lousy piece of trash!</p><p> </p><p> Hollywood throws the WCW World Heavyweight Championship down on the ground, and tells Bischoff to pick it up, which he does reluctantly. Hogan, Bischoff and Hennig leave the ring, whilst The Outsiders stay inside to wait for The Faces of Fear, who they will be facing in a number one contenders match for the WCW World Tag Team Championships.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating: 91</strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/beejus1/media/wcw-95/banner.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/wcw-95/banner.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://s963.photobucket.com/user/Lockmark/media/image_zpsovddlblb.jpeg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zpsovddlblb.jpeg</span></a><a href="http://s963.photobucket.com/user/Lockmark/media/image_zpsosff8ogn.jpeg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zpsosff8ogn.jpeg</span></a><a href="http://s963.photobucket.com/user/Lockmark/media/image_zpseavgsfvr.jpeg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zpseavgsfvr.jpeg</span></a><a href="http://s963.photobucket.com/user/Lockmark/media/image_zpsmall5jwp.jpeg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zpsmall5jwp.jpeg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Match 1:</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"> The Outsiders (Scott Hall & Kevin Nash) vs The Faces of Fear (Meng & The Barbarian)</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> This match is an even encounter, with Bobby Heenan commenting that this is only because the nWo haven't got involved yet. Although the nWo do not get involved with the match, Scott Hall manages to steal the win in 12:31 with a Outsider's Edge on The Barbarian following a lowblow by Kevin Nash.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winners: The Outsiders</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Rating: 73</strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/beejus1/media/wcw-95/banner.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/wcw-95/banner.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/da_shit090270/media/wrestlers/Kevin%20Nash/thKevin_Nash81.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr43/da_shit090270/wrestlers/Kevin%20Nash/thKevin_Nash81.jpg</span></a><a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/ruben_origami/media/Wrestling/KYKY%20Background/S%20Images/Scott%20Hall/RazorRamon001KYKYBackground_zps61a2a633.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee460/ruben_origami/Wrestling/KYKY%20Background/S%20Images/Scott%20Hall/RazorRamon001KYKYBackground_zps61a2a633.jpg</span></a><a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/joehelmer/media/WCW%20dynasty/Wrestlers/Meng4.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l296/joehelmer/WCW%20dynasty/Wrestlers/Meng4.jpg</span></a><a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/Hurry84/media/WCW/TheBarbarian.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/Hurry84/WCW/TheBarbarian.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> Post-match, The Faces of Fear are livid. They march up to The Outsiders and square up to them, drawing a large pop from the crowd. </p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/joehelmer/media/WCW%20dynasty/Wrestlers/LarryZbysko.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l296/joehelmer/WCW%20dynasty/Wrestlers/LarryZbysko.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> The WCW Commissioner, Larry Zbyszko, comes out to prevent the attack:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Zbyszko:</strong> Might I just remind you that your jobs are on the line, here? (Fighting stops) Good, good. Now, to get to business, I am furious that The Outsiders have once again stolen a win from a much more worthy opponent in The Faces of Fear, who would've actually tested Rick and Scott Steiner at Starrcade. Now, after much deliberation, I have made the decision to change The Outsiders' win to a no-contest!</p><p> </p><p> Hall and Nash are furious that they have been swerved. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hall:</strong> Now cut to the chase, little mang. You've just gone from having two over-qualified number one contenders to no contenders at all. Damn, all those punches from Bruno Sammartino must've really messed with your brain. So, how about my friend keeps this short and sweet-</p><p> </p><p> Kevin Nash blasts Larry Zbyszko with a Jackknife Powerbomb, before grabbing the mic:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Nash:</strong> So, Rick, Scott, you got a tough choice to make, fellas! Do you want me and 'The Bad Guy' to end you for a third time, or are you going to have to go through a WWF Jobber to The Stars and his full-on jobber cousin? You don't have to decide NOW, but I've got a proposition for you! Next week, we're gonna come out here, with the contracts for the WCW World Tag Team Championship match at Starrcade. Whichever contract you choose to sign, be it for us or them, will decide who your opponent's gonna be. Oh, and just one word of advice: take out an insurance policy, because no one's leaving this ring in one piece.</p><p> </p><p> The Outsiders drop their mics and goad The Faces of Fear, before turning around. Meng then plants Scott Hall with a dropkick, before The Barbarian hits Kevin Nash with a clothesline. Meng points to the WCW World Tag Team Championships and then back towards The Barbarian, before also leaving the ring.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating: 74</strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/beejus1/media/wcw-95/banner.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/wcw-95/banner.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://s963.photobucket.com/user/Lockmark/media/image_zps2oexkupl.jpeg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zps2oexkupl.jpeg</span></a><a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/joehelmer/media/WCW%20dynasty/Wrestlers/BillyKidman.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l296/joehelmer/WCW%20dynasty/Wrestlers/BillyKidman.jpg</span></a><a href="http://s963.photobucket.com/user/Lockmark/media/image_zps4kkb4csx.jpeg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zps4kkb4csx.jpeg</span></a><a href="http://s963.photobucket.com/user/Lockmark/media/image_zpsxgzq2r9s.jpeg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zpsxgzq2r9s.jpeg</span></a><a href="http://s963.photobucket.com/user/Lockmark/media/image_zpscgznpkxr.jpeg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zpscgznpkxr.jpeg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> When we return to Nitro, Raven is the ring with his Flock members, Kidman, Perry Saturn, Lodi and Sick Boy. He addresses the Knoxville faithful on what he perceives to be greed raging through WCW:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Raven:</strong> Greed for gold is unacceptable. Those who wish to win gold must bide their time earning it, like my lost soul, Perry Saturn, who sweated for years to be accepted by you all, but, like Chris Benoit, you turned your back on him. So he came to me, and I granted him eternal life. Chris Benoit, on the other hand, has never earned anything. Life came to him on a silver platter, like the ones that you fans gorge yourselves on. He didn't have to worry about acceptance, he didn't have to fight his corner to get to WCW, he sat and he waited and the rich man told him to come on. Perry Saturn sits, Perry Saturn waits, the rich man throws a dollar in his face and tells him to get on his way! That's what Chris Benoit never had, and that's why on December 29th, four weeks from now, Perry Saturn will be on Monday Nitro, still World Television Champion! </p><p> </p><p> Raven then sends one of his charges, Kidman, into the ring, intending to put him in front of Chris Benoit. 'The Canadian Crippler' makes his way into the ring, and the match begins:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating: 79</strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/beejus1/media/wcw-95/banner.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/wcw-95/banner.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Match 2:</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"> Chris Benoit vs Kidman w/ The Flock</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://s963.photobucket.com/user/Lockmark/media/image_zpsoxywy7kx.jpeg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zpsoxywy7kx.jpeg</span></a><a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/joehelmer/media/WCW%20dynasty/Wrestlers/BillyKidman.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l296/joehelmer/WCW%20dynasty/Wrestlers/BillyKidman.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> Raven's promo appeared to instil some confidence into Kidman, as he put up a considerable fight against his much more experienced opponent. However, Benoit was determined to see his crusade against The Flock through, and a clothesline after 06:57 was enough to see the young rookie off.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner: Chris Benoit</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Rating: 68</strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/beejus1/media/wcw-95/banner.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/wcw-95/banner.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://s963.photobucket.com/user/Lockmark/media/image_zpsoxywy7kx.jpeg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zpsoxywy7kx.jpeg</span></a><a href="http://s963.photobucket.com/user/Lockmark/media/image_zps4kkb4csx.jpeg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zps4kkb4csx.jpeg</span></a><a href="http://s963.photobucket.com/user/Lockmark/media/image_zps2oexkupl.jpeg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zps2oexkupl.jpeg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> Post-match, Chris Benoit celebrated his victory, but his joy would be short-lived. Perry Saturn came up behind him and took him down with a Russian legsweep, before applying the Rings of Saturn to his opponent. As 'The Canadian Crippler' screamed in pain, Raven took a microphone and laid in the ring, next to his victim:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Raven:</strong> I've had a rough life, I've been beaten down countless times by the establishment, I've been abused, lied to by my closest friend, and you still think you can shun me? You still think you're the real crippler? You worry about Starrcade, you worry about Perry Saturn crippling you, but you won't even get that far!</p><p> </p><p> Raven throws the microphone into Chris Benoit's face and instructs Saturn to get off his Starrcade opponent, who lies in the ring, unconscious. Sick Boy, Lodi and Kidman pick up their opponent and carry him backstage in the same way that pallbearers carry a coffin, leading him out of the arena.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating: 76</strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/beejus1/media/wcw-95/banner.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/wcw-95/banner.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://s963.photobucket.com/user/Lockmark/media/image_zpsevxlfzwp.jpeg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zpsevxlfzwp.jpeg</span></a><a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/ruben_origami/media/Wrestling/KYKY%20Background/G%20Images/Gene%20Okerlund/GeneOkerlund002KYKYBackground_zps9c49af71.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee460/ruben_origami/Wrestling/KYKY%20Background/G%20Images/Gene%20Okerlund/GeneOkerlund002KYKYBackground_zps9c49af71.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> When we return to Nitro, albeit with the addition of Mike Tenay on commentary, we are immediately sent over to an interview with Steve 'Mongo' McMichael by 'Mean' Gene Okerlund:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Gene:</strong> Steve McMichael, just last week, Bill Goldberg stole the ring that commemorates your Super Bowl win. Do you intend to get it back when you face him at Starrcade, or are you solely focused on defeating the man himself first.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Mongo:</strong> Well, first of all, Mean Gene, I've got a few things to set straight. Last week, when Bill Goldberg took my ring, he took something else away from me. My dignity! That ring showed off my Super Bowl-winning talents, and I'm not a proud man without it. Without that ring, I'm just some putz from Chicago who maybe made it to the big time. With it, I am Steve 'The Football and Wrestling Icon' McMichael, and that's something Goldberg is gonna find out when I knock some pride out of him and get my ring back!</p><p> </p><p> McMichael then storms off set, much to 'Mean' Gene's shock. The commentary team attempt to regain their composure (with Heenan close to laughter), as McMichael's Starrcade opponent, Bill Goldberg, is in action next.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating: 61</strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/beejus1/media/wcw-95/banner.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/wcw-95/banner.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Match 3:</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"> Bill Goldberg vs Tommy Rich</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://s963.photobucket.com/user/Lockmark/media/image_zpslkhxduhx.jpeg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zpslkhxduhx.jpeg</span></a><a href="http://s963.photobucket.com/user/Lockmark/media/image_zpsl6rvpcdw.jpeg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zpsl6rvpcdw.jpeg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> This match was Bill Goldberg's toughest yet, against an seasoned veteran who had wrestled around the world for two decades. However, Tommy Rich was easy pickings for Goldberg, being defeated in 02:43 with a Jackhammer.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner: Bill Goldberg</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Rating: 54</strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/beejus1/media/wcw-95/banner.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/wcw-95/banner.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://s963.photobucket.com/user/Lockmark/media/image_zpslkhxduhx.jpeg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zpslkhxduhx.jpeg</span></a><a href="http://s963.photobucket.com/user/Lockmark/media/image_zpsevxlfzwp.jpeg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zpsevxlfzwp.jpeg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> Post-match, Bill Goldberg celebrates his emphatic victory with the fans, when Steve McMichael appears at the top of the aisle to a chorus of boos. Mongo makes a ring gesture to Goldberg, which prompts further (unintentional) laughter from the crowd, to which Goldberg simply responds by screaming, "WHO'S NEXT?", inviting his Starrcade opponent to try something. McMichael retreats backstage, allowing Heenan to question his true motivations.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating: 61</strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/beejus1/media/wcw-95/banner.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/wcw-95/banner.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://s963.photobucket.com/user/Lockmark/media/image_zpspa9ozvop.jpeg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zpspa9ozvop.jpeg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> When we return, WCW Cruiserweight Champion, Eddy Guerrero is sat in a darkened gym, alone. He turns to the camera and cuts an honest promo:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Eddie:</strong> You know where we are, holmes? This is the gym where me and Dean Malenko used to train together, before he stabbed me in the back, ese. We'd come here every day, and we'd teach each other a thing or two, you know? And over the weeks, months and years of training as partners, I learned to respect Dean Malenko for what he truly was: a fantastic in-ring talent with superb technique, and a great man to work with. Granted, in the past, we've had a stormy relationship, but I hope that Dean respects me in the same way I respect him, and while I have a reputation for lying, cheating and stealing, when it comes down to it, all of that goes out the window at Starrcade. Dean, I want a fair fight, holmes, and I hope you'll bring one too, so we can tear down the building once again, just like in Philly.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating: 74</strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/beejus1/media/wcw-95/banner.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/wcw-95/banner.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/TheWho87EWR/media/Wrestlers/E_Images/Eric_Bischoff-4.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/E_Images/Eric_Bischoff-4.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> When we go back to the arena, 'Easy E', Eric Bischoff is in the ring. He smiles and takes in the crowd's jeers, before speaking:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Bischoff:</strong> Wow, you guys are tough, I mean, really tough. You'd have thought all you carny folk would be down at the Knoxville slaughterhouse right now, rather than being blessed with my presence. But I'm not here to taunt, hell no. I'm here to see the greatest United States Champion of all time, Curtis Hennig, take on a mystery opponent and crush him like 'the man' that he is. </p><p> </p><p> Upon this, Lex Luger's music hits, to an almighty pop. He simply stands at the bottom of the aisle, smirking:</p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/joehelmer/media/WCW%20dynasty/Wrestlers/LexLuger5.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l296/joehelmer/WCW%20dynasty/Wrestlers/LexLuger5.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Luger:</strong> Hey, Eric, you've got one match still to wait, cause Flair's facing The Giant right now! But that ain't why I'm out here! You and the nWo have been destroying WCW for too long now, and it's about time you sampled 'The Total Package'. Face me at Starrcade, Bischoff, and let me show you what a real 'Torture Rack' is!</p><p> </p><p> Bischoff ponders this thought for a moment, before finally speaking:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Bischoff:</strong> Well, Lex, I would face you, but I'm not medically clear, of course, but I know two guys who will, provided you find a man willing to take them on. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Luger:</strong> Okay, then, go ahead, bring 'em out! I said, bring 'em out!</p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/RDT27/media/RPG%20Wrestling%20Pics/B%20Superstars/BuffBagwellNWO.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc116/RDT27/RPG%20Wrestling%20Pics/B%20Superstars/BuffBagwellNWO.jpg</span></a><a href="http://s963.photobucket.com/user/Lockmark/media/image_zpsekalwpys.jpeg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zpsekalwpys.jpeg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> Before Luger can react, Vicious and Delicious come out, and Scott Norton takes Lex Luger with a vicious powerbomb! The pair beat on Luger, rendering him a bloody mess at the bottom of the aisle. EMTs come out, as Bischoff smirks, apparently pleased with himself:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Bischoff:</strong> Well, Lex, who's the stupid one now, buddy? The nWo will bring you down, and I don't care what it takes, but you are a disease to this industry, and come Starrcade, Vicious and Delicious are going to wipe you off the face of the earth! </p><p> </p><p> Bischoff then leaves the ring and joins Tony, Bobby and Mike in the commentary booth for the next match. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating: 76</strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/beejus1/media/wcw-95/banner.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/wcw-95/banner.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Match 4: </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"> Ric Flair vs The Giant</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://s963.photobucket.com/user/Lockmark/media/image_zps34ch6w6j.jpeg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zps34ch6w6j.jpeg</span></a><a href="http://s963.photobucket.com/user/Lockmark/media/image_zpsxbbhk8ti.jpeg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zpsxbbhk8ti.jpeg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> Both Ric Flair and The Giant are members of Team WCW, and this shows, as neither seem to fully get in the match, instead focusing on Eric Bischoff at ringside, who sits smugly at commentary, knowing he is safe from a potential attack. This distraction proves costly for The Giant in particular, who falls victim to a dropkick and pinfall in 12:09.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner: Ric Flair</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Rating: 86</strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/beejus1/media/wcw-95/banner.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/wcw-95/banner.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://s963.photobucket.com/user/Lockmark/media/image_zps34ch6w6j.jpeg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zps34ch6w6j.jpeg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> Post-match, Ric Flair takes the microphone, to address the retirement rumours that have recently been circulating:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Flair:</strong> So, there's been a lot of stuff going round, saying that the 'Nature Boy' is past, that good ol' Ric Flair is on his last legs. And, if I'm honest, I've been feeling that way too. The last eighteen months, the nWo have made my life a living hell, and the Nature Boy of the past would've dealt with that. But I'm not the Nature Boy of the past. I've slowed down in the ring, I've not been a long-term champion for years, and quite frankly I should be considering retiring. </p><p> </p><p> The fans notably gasp, prompting chants of "DON'T GO RIC!" At this point, Eric Bischoff gets in the ring, sarcastically applauding Ric Flair.</p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/TheWho87EWR/media/Wrestlers/E_Images/Eric_Bischoff-4.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/E_Images/Eric_Bischoff-4.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Bischoff:</strong> Bravo, Ric, bravo. It's taken you the best part of four years, but you've finally admitted that the nWo are better than you, and better than WCW. Hell, by doing this yourself, you're a surefire WCW Hall of Famer, and the New World Order would be overjoyed to book your last match in personally-</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Flair:</strong> Hold on, Bischoff, you've got this wrong here. You see, what I was <em>going to say</em> is that I'm not retiring, oh no, you don't get rid of the Nature Boy recently. No, I'm gonna face up to my demons! WOOO! Eric Bischoff, I want a match with an nWo member at Starrcade 1997, one who has dogged me and others for twelve horrible months. This man is a fella just me, who is coming to the end of his career, like me, who has won championships all around the world, and is a pro wrestling legend. And, seeing that you want me gone so badly, we'll make it a career vs career match!</p><p> </p><p> Bischoff smiles, clearly pleased at gaining the opportunity to end Ric Flair's career.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Bischoff:</strong> I'll grant you the match, Flair, it's pencilled for Starrcade. But I need to know which member you'll be facing. I mean, it can't be Hogan, The Outsiders, Curt Hennig or me, can it?</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Flair:</strong> I fought this man in a match for the ages back up north, and I'm gonna do it again, but this time I'll win. I want Macho Man Randy Savage!</p><p> </p><p> The fans go wild at the possibility of this match, as Bischoff freaks out! </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Bischoff:</strong> You're not getting him! Savage's a fundamental part of the nWo! </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Flair:</strong> Well, that's a mighty shame, Bischoff, because I've already gone above you! Last week, I went to 'the man behind the company', 'Billionaire' Ted Turner, and he hasn't just granted me the match, he's ensured that I get a fair and unbiased special guest referee! WOOOOO! And he's got a front row seat for Starrcade, so there'll be no nWo shenanigans either!</p><p> </p><p> Flair leaves the ring and walks down the aisle, clearly confident that he has shackled the Executive President. Bischoff just stands in the ring, crestfallen, as we go to a commercial break.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating: 91</strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/beejus1/media/wcw-95/banner.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/wcw-95/banner.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/TheWho87EWR/media/Curt_Hennig.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Curt_Hennig.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> When we return, Curt Hennig is in the ring, anticipating his opponent for tonight. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hennig:</strong> So, it's finally here, I'm going to defend my United States Championship against a mystery competitor. Now, I don't care who this man is, what he wants from me, or why he dares to face the nWo, but what I do care about is the belt. Greats of professional wrestling have worn this belt, and I'm just one of them. Which is why, I urge you, mystery man, not to mess with perfection!</p><p> </p><p> Hennig smirks and strolls the ring, waiting to see if his mystery opponent arrives. He waits for a number of seconds, before this music hits:</p><p> </p><p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/quTz8PZMb2g" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/quTz8PZMb2g"</a> frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/TheWho87EWR/media/Wrestlers/D_Images/Davey_Boy_Smith23.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/D_Images/Davey_Boy_Smith23.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> The crowd goes wild as <strong>The British Bulldog</strong> returns to WCW after four and a half years away! Davey Boy poses for the fans, before focusing his attention to Curt Hennig, who issues for his former foe to enter the ring, so that the match can start. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating: 80</strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/beejus1/media/wcw-95/banner.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/wcw-95/banner.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Match 5:</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"> United States Championship</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"> Curt Hennig © vs Davey Boy Smith</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/TheWho87EWR/media/Curt_Hennig.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Curt_Hennig.jpg</span></a><a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/TheWho87EWR/media/Wrestlers/D_Images/Davey_Boy_Smith23.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/D_Images/Davey_Boy_Smith23.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> This match is an even encounter, with Davey Boy having the early momentum as a debutant, and Curt Hennig looking to retain by all means necessary. The match was even until the closing stages, when Curt Hennig hit Smith with a lowblow. He then prepared for a powerslam, when the lights go out. The crowd goes wild, believing it to be Sting, but when the lights come back on:</p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/TheWho87EWR/media/Wrestlers/D_Images/DDP14.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/D_Images/DDP14.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Schiavone:</strong> It's DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE! And he's planted Curt Hennig with a Diamond Cutter. </p><p> </p><p> With the referee in plain sight of the attack, he has no choice to call for the belt after 09:27.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner and still WCW United States Champion: Curt Hennig</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Rating: 82</strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/beejus1/media/wcw-95/banner.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/wcw-95/banner.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/TheWho87EWR/media/Wrestlers/E_Images/Eric_Bischoff-4.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/E_Images/Eric_Bischoff-4.jpg</span></a><a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/TheWho87EWR/media/Wrestlers/H_Images/Hulk_Hogan26.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/H_Images/Hulk_Hogan26.jpg</span></a><a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/TheWho87EWR/media/Curt_Hennig.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Curt_Hennig.jpg</span></a><a href="http://s963.photobucket.com/user/Lockmark/media/image_zpsovddlblb.jpeg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zpsovddlblb.jpeg</span></a><a href="http://s963.photobucket.com/user/Lockmark/media/image_zpsosff8ogn.jpeg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae118/Lockmark/image_zpsosff8ogn.jpeg</span></a><a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/TheRattack/media/RandySavageNWO.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g343/TheRattack/RandySavageNWO.jpg</span></a><a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/TheWho87EWR/media/Wrestlers/D_Images/DDP14.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/D_Images/DDP14.jpg</span></a><a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/TheWho87EWR/media/Wrestlers/D_Images/Davey_Boy_Smith23.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/D_Images/Davey_Boy_Smith23.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> Post-match, the nWo storm the ring and surround Diamond Dallas Page and Davey Boy Smith:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hogan:</strong> You think that trick was funny, Dallas? You think pretending to be Sting fazes us? Well, you're wrong, brother! The only thing you've made certain is the cash in of your insurance policy!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>DDP:</strong> Now, hold on, Hogan, this wasn't my doing. I was already on my way down here when the lights went off!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hennig:</strong> If that's the case, maybe your buddy Sting will help you!</p><p> </p><p> The nWo drag both DDP and The British Bulldog down and carry out a heinous attack on both men. Hogan repeatedly screams, "WHERE ARE YOU NOW, STING?", as he savagely beats down on his victims, before halting the attack to spraypaint nWo on their backs, as Nitro draws to a close.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating: 90</strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://media.photobucket.com/user/beejus1/media/wcw-95/banner.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/wcw-95/banner.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Final Show Rating: 77</strong></p><p><strong> Nielsen Rating: 4.76</strong></p><p> </p><p> -------</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Prediction Standings</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> marco999 = 6</p><p> BlueStar = 5</p><p> Jaysin = 5</p><p> Dave_Scott = 5</p><p> scarletspeed7 = 4</p><p> KnowYourEnemy = 4</p><p> Satyr24 = 4</p><p> Warhawk8492 = 3</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMarc9-8 Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 WCW "B" Show Recap http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/wcw-95/sn.jpg WCW Saturday Night 6th December 1997 Commentators: Mike Tenay and Rowdy Roddy Piper http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj317/oothedead/Wrestling%20Draft%202K15/MikeTenay3_zpseaxxfleq.jpghttp://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/R_Images/Roddy_Piper-2.jpg The commentary team open by discussing the events on Monday Nitro, where the nWo made their mark, attacking Diamond Dallas Page and Davey Boy Smith, putting them out of action for the foreseeable future (74)In our opening match, Vicious and Delicious defeat Glacier and Ernest 'The Cat' Miller in 04:23 with a Piledriver from Scott Norton to Glacier. (67). Post-match, Buff Bagwell cuts a promo on Lex Luger, saying that no-one in WCW would dare face off with 'The Stuff', meaning that 'The Total Package' will be the only one suffering from 'Human Torture' at Starrcade. (71)We go to a vignette with Raven, in which he torments Chris Benoit, saying that his new disciples will take good care of him, adding that they will be introduced to WCW audiences in due course.(79)In the second match of the evening, Dean Malenko (a close friend of Benoit) defeats Sick Boy by submission in 07:45 with a sleeper hold. (63)Post-match, Malenko challenges Raven and Perry Saturn to a match on Nitro for Benoit's freedom, stating that he has Eddie Guerrero in his corner. (67)The debut of a new WCW superstar is announced for Nitro's main event, stating that he will shake the very "foundations of WCW to the core". A video promoting Starrcade is played, hyping the currently announced matches, such as Ric Flair vs Randy Savage, the WCW Television Championship match between Perry Saturn and Chris Benoit, and the main event of Hollywood Hogan vs Sting. (81)* Following that video, the main event is fought between Randy Savage and Ric Flair's former Horseman ally, Arn Anderson, in which Savage wins with an elbow drop after 11:09. (86) Post-match, Ric Flair and a heavily bandaged Diamond Dallas Page come down to the ring, taunting the nWo and teasing a potential alliance to close the show, (87) http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/wcw-95/worldwide.jpg WCW WorldWide 7th December 1997 Commentators: Michael Cole and Nick Bockwinkel http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee460/ruben_origami/Wrestling/KYKY%20Background/M%20Images/Michael%20Cole/MichaelCole005KYKYBackground_zps589cd834.jpghttp://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp272/cva81/TEW%20CW%20Saton%20Background/NickBockwinkel.jpg The commentary team recap the events of Monday Nitro once again, where Hulk Hogan and the nWo attacked Davey Boy Smith and Diamond Dallas Page. (65)The main event of Nitro between Curt Hennig and Davey Boy Smith is repeated, along with the events that transpired post-match. (72)The commentary team talk about the feud between Raven and Chris Benoit, only for Michael Cole to reveal that Raven has sent another vignette to WCW headquarters. (64)Raven talks about his two new Flock members, stating that he had to go back to his roots to realise he was carrying out his masterplan in the wrong way, and with his two new cohorts, no one can stop Raven from rising to the top of World Championship Wrestling. (74)Steve 'Mongo' McMichael is in action next, as he falls victim to Chavo Guerrero in a close encounter marred by Goldberg's interference after 06:18, allowing Chavo to hit the Frog Splash for the win. (59)Post-match, Goldberg throws McMichael's Super Bowl ring back in his face, stating he may need it in order to actually look like winning matches, before hitting him with a spear for good measure. (63)Before the main event, 'Mean' Gene Okerlund hosts a segment called 'The Rising Stars of WCW', focusing on the company's Power Plant development facility. This week's feature focuses on two men passed over by the World Wrestling Federation, Dave Bautista and Lance Storm, in their attempts to make it to stardom. (53)WorldWide's main event is a WCW Tag Team Championship match between The Steiner Brothers and The Public Enemy, which the Public Enemy win by count-out when Scott Steiner suddenly hotfoots it down the aisle, allowing the brothers to retain the championship despite the loss. (76) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_CoC Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 This is great stuff so far AMarc! Great writing for the n.W.o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMarc9-8 Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 Nitro Prediction Card, 12/08/1997 http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/wcw-95/nitro.jpg Monday Nitro, 8th December 1997 Last week on Nitro, all hell broke loose, as we had two new matches announced for Starrcade. Lex Luger and a mystery partner will be taking on the nWo's Vicious and Delicious, whilst in a match sure to be legendary, Ric Flair will face off with "Macho Man" Randy Savage in a career vs career match. Meanwhile, this week looks set to provide some interesting developments on the road to WCW's flagship event, as a new performer arrives, straight from up north, to face Hulk Hogan for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship in our main event. Randy Savage's future may be in doubt, but the Macho Man looks to impress Eric Bischoff tonight, when he takes on Ray Traylor. In order to protect their joint ally, Chris Benoit, the two competitors in the Cruiserweight Championship match at Starrcade, Dean Malenko and Eddie Guerrero reluctantly team up against Perry Saturn and Raven. Elsewhere, The Giant may have lost last week against Ric Flair, but the behemoth looks to recover some of his lost form tonight against the resurgent Disco Inferno. In the other match tonight, The Faces of Fear take on a mystery tag team, also up north. Nitro Prediction Card The Giant vs Disco Inferno Comments: Dean Malenko and Eddie Guerrero vs The Flock (Raven & Perry Saturn) Comments: Randy Savage vs Ray Traylor Comments: The Faces of Fear (Meng and The Barbarian) vs ??? Comments: WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match Hulk Hogan © vs ??? Comments: Bonus Questions: 1: Who are The Faces of Fear's mystery tag team opponents? 2: Who is Hulk Hogan's mystery opponent? 3: Will Sting appear to defend WCW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarletspeed7 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I like that commentary team you got on Saturday Night! The Giant vs Disco Inferno Comments: Squash. Dean Malenko and Eddie Guerrero vs The Flock (Raven & Perry Saturn) Comments: Flock is good, but these two are top of the card. Randy Savage vs Ray Traylor Comments: Big Botch Man to job for a spell until you release him, I imagine. The Faces of Fear (Meng and The Barbarian) vs ??? Comments: Good team to use as a gateway opponent. WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match Hulk Hogan © vs ??? Comments: DQ finish to give both guys some room to work. Bonus Questions: 1: Who are The Faces of Fear's mystery tag team opponents? New signings... The Dudleyz! 2: Who is Hulk Hogan's mystery opponent? DDStingP 3: Will Sting appear to defend WCW? No. He's a jerk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhawk8492 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 The Giant vs Disco Inferno Comments: Squash Dean Malenko and Eddie Guerrero vs The Flock (Raven & Perry Saturn) Comments: Solid match up Randy Savage vs Ray Traylor Comments: Another good match between two legends The Faces of Fear (Meng and The Barbarian) vs ??? Comments: Can't go wrong with mystery opponents sometimes. WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match Hulk Hogan © vs ??? Comments: No one but Sting is beating Hogan Bonus Questions: 1: Who are The Faces of Fear's mystery tag team opponents? Vicious and Delicious 2: Who is Hulk Hogan's mystery opponent? DDP 3: Will Sting appear to defend WCW? Yes, he will save DDP from an nWo beatdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMarc9-8 Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 I like that commentary team you got on Saturday Night! They seemed like an absolute perfect fit, Tenay as the know-it-all, insightful announcer, and Piper's just Piper, really. If it wasn't for Schiavone and Heenan being so damn irreplaceable, I'd have put them on Nitro Randy Savage vs Ray Traylor Comments: Big Botch Man to job for a spell until you release him, I imagine. Whilst Mr. Guardian Angel/The Boss/Big Bubba may have a tendency to botch, I have a slight affinity towards the man, as his earlier feuds with Hogan and Savage and Nailz were key parts of me becoming a mark in early life. I'd also like to keep him for as long as possible, just to prevent Vinnie Mac using him in his amazing heel phase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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