WCW 1991: The Art Of War

Gentleman Raven · March 15, 2016

January 1991...

"In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity." ~ Sun Tzu, A Arte da Guerra

World Championship Wrestling...

"One mark of a great soldier is that he fight on his own terms or fights not at all." ~ Sun Tzu, The Art of War

Coming Soon!

Gentleman Raven · March 15, 2016

World Championship Wrestling January, 1991:

Style: Turner Sports
Size: Cult
Location: South East (USA)
Shows: WCW Saturday Night, Saturdays, Late Evening on TBS
WCW Main Event, Sundays, Late Evening on TBS

Promotion Pacts:
United States Wrestling Association: Working Agreement
World Wrestling Federation: Hostile

Owner:
Ted Turner

Head Booker:
Eric Bischoff

Road Agents:
David Crockett
Dick The Bruiser
Jody Hamilton
Mike Graham

Commentators:
Announcers: Gordon Solie, Jim Ross, Lance Russell, Tony Schiavone
Colour Commentators: Magnum T.A., Missy Hyatt

Officials:
Mickey Jay
Nick Patrick
Randy Anderson

Main Event:
Junkyard Dog
Lex Luger
Rick Steiner
Sting

Arn Anderson
Barry Windham
Jimmy Garvin
Larry Zbyszko
Michael Hayes
Ric Flair
Sid Vicious
Stan Hansen

Upper Midcard:
Big Josh
Brian Pillman
Scott Steiner
Tommy Rich
Z-Man

Big Van Vader
Butch Reed
Dan Spivey
Kevin Sullivan
One Man Gang
Ron Simmons
Terrence Taylor

Midcard:
Brad Armstrong
Dustin Rhodes
El Gigante
Norman The Lunatic
Owen Hart
Pez Whatley
Ranger Ross
Tim Horner
Tracy Smothers

Bobby Eaton
Buddy Landel
Dr. X
Dutch Mantell
El Cubano
Master Blaster Blade
Michael Wallstreet
Rip Rogers
The Juicer

Lower Midcard:
Chris Youngblood
Mark Youngblood
Steve Armstrong

Jack Victory
Lt. James Earl Wright
Pat Rose
Rip Morgan
Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker
The Minotaur

Opener:
Brian Armstrong
The Italian Stallion

George South
Jim Clontz
Master Blaster Steel
Scott Armstrong

Enhancement Talent:
Keith Hart

Mark Kyle

Occasional Wrestlers:

Big Cat
Harley Race
Ole Anderson

Managers:

Alexandra York
Diamond Dallas Page
Paul E. Dangerously
Teddy Long

Tag Teams
Sting & Lex Luger
The Lightning Express (Brad Armstrong and Tim Horner)
The Renegade Warriors (Mark Youngblood and Chris Youngblood)
The Southern Boys (Steve Armstrong and Tracy Smothers)
The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner)

Doom (Ron Simmons and Butch Reed)
The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes and Jimmy Garvin)
The Master Blasters (Master Blaster Blade and Master Blaster Steel)
The Royal Family (Rip Morgan and Jack Victory)
The State Patrol (Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker and Lt. James Earl Wright)

Current Champions:
NWA World Heavyweight Champion: Sting
NWA United States Champion: Lex Luger
NWA Television Champion: Z-Man
NWA Tag Team Champions: Doom (Butch Reed and Ron Simmons)
NWA United States Tag Team Titles: The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner)

Gentleman Raven · March 15, 2016

WCW SATURDAY NIGHT

-World Championship Wrestling presents WCW Saturday Night taking place from the Macon Coliseum in Macon, Georgia. We have learned that there will be a major announcement this evening from the WCW Championship Committee. That announcement will be leading off WCW Saturday Night and we are told it will be absolutely earth-shattering. What will that announcement be and how will it affect the future of World Championship Wrestling? Only one way to find out.

-We have a major main event this evening as two former world champions step inside the ring to face off against each other. Those two former champions, of course, are Tommy Rich and Ric Flair. Both of these men are excellent wrestlers. Which of these two men will step up in action? The winner of this match should definitely be lined up to face the NWA World Champion Sting in the future.

-In other action, we will see a rematch from Starrcade as the NWA United States Champion Lex Luger steps inside the ring against the Lariat Stan Hansen. The Bad Man From Borger Texas has been steaming since losing the title to Luger at Starrcade. Luger has been celebrating this victory since Starrcade. Which man will walk out from WCW Saturday Night heading to the pay window?

Prediction Key:

No Falls Are Counted In The First Five Minutes

10 Minute Time Limit

Rip Rogers vs. Brian Pillman

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit

The State Patrol vs. The Steiner Brothers

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit

Michael Wallstreet vs. Keith Hart

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit

Bobby Eaton vs. Junkyard Dog

Comments:

Non-Title Match

15 Minute Time Limit

Stan Hansen vs. Lex Luger

Comments:

30 Minute Time Limit

Ric Flair vs. Tommy Rich

Comments:

Beejus · March 15, 2016

Brian Pillman - Rogers will make a neat JTTS, but Brian is on the rise.

Steiner Brothers - My prediction: pain.

Michael Wallstreet - Simple squash.

Junkyard Dog - Bobby, unfortunately, isn't on the main event stage like JYD is. But I suspect this to be some type of lame duck DQ win.

Lex Luger - Hansen's AJPW commitments make him not very viable to push.

Ric Flair - Tommy had one long, long ago moment, and this moment will not be recaptured.

Pepsil · March 15, 2016

No Falls Are Counted In The First Five Minutes

10 Minute Time Limit

Rip Rogers vs. Brian Pillman

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit

The State Patrol vs. The Steiner Brothers

Comments: Easy One for the Steiners

10 Minute Time Limit

Michael Wallstreet vs. Keith Hart

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit

Bobby Eaton vs. Junkyard Dog

Comments:

Non-Title Match

15 Minute Time Limit

Stan Hansen vs. Lex Luger

Comments: Hope so at least...

30 Minute Time Limit

Ric Flair vs. Tommy Rich

Comments:

Darbicus · March 15, 2016

No Falls Are Counted In The First Five Minutes

10 Minute Time Limit

Rip Rogers vs. Brian Pillman

Comments: Pillman is a star on the rise. Love to see him paired up with a repackaged Art Barr.

10 Minute Time Limit

The State Patrol vs. The Steiner Brothers

Comments: Ummm...yeah this should be obvious

10 Minute Time Limit

Michael Wallstreet vs. Keith Hart

Comments: Squash match

10 Minute Time Limit

Bobby Eaton vs. Junkyard Dog

Comments: JYD was pretty limited in ring by this point, and Bobby can make for a good midcard-upper midcard challenger in the future. I expect shenanigans, though.

Non-Title Match

15 Minute Time Limit

Stan Hansen vs. Lex Luger

Comments: Give Hansen the win here and then have Luger win a rubber match at the next big event before moving on.

30 Minute Time Limit

Ric Flair vs. Tommy Rich

Comments: Tommy's days are long gone and Flair/Sting should be the next big world title match.

Jaysin · March 15, 2016

Prediction Key:

No Falls Are Counted In The First Five Minutes

10 Minute Time Limit

Rip Rogers vs. Brian Pillman

Comments: Pillman is a future superstar, Rip is a jobber.

10 Minute Time Limit

The State Patrol vs. The Steiner Brothers

Comments: State Patrol are good for a jobber team, but nothing more.

10 Minute Time Limit

Michael Wallstreet vs. Keith Hart

Comments: Wallstreet rules.

10 Minute Time Limit

Bobby Eaton vs. Junkyard Dog

Comments: Eaton still has gas left in his tank, JYD on the other hand? Not so much.

Non-Title Match

15 Minute Time Limit

Stan Hansen vs. Lex Luger

Comments: I'm predicting a draw. Hansen would be a good worker to help train up Luger, but I can't picture either man winning this one. Should get a decent rating though.

30 Minute Time Limit

Ric Flair vs. Tommy Rich

Comments: Rich is awesome, but he's no Nature Boy.

Gentleman Raven · March 17, 2016

Saturday, week 1, January 1991

Taped from the Macon Coliseum, Macon, GA.

Broadcast via TBS at Late Evening...

WCW presents...

WCW SATURDAY NIGHT

NWA No More?

The show opens at the WCW podium here on WCW Saturday Night. Standing by is an unknown gentleman wearing a suit.

Unknown Man: "Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Eric Bischoff and I am the public representative of World Championship Wrestling's Championship Committee. I am here on WCW Saturday Night to make the announcement that World Championship Wrestling has removed our association with the National Wrestling Alliance. We believe that this move is what is best for business on both sides and we wish nothing but the best for the NWA in the future. In response, the NWA has made the decision to strip all WCW contracted wrestlers of their NWA titles, including the NWA World Heavyweight Champion Sting. This is unfortunate as this leaves WCW without any champions. But the Championship Committee was prepared for this and has made arrangements for new titles to be commissioned. The first of those new titles that were made was the WCW World Television title. This title will be decided tomorrow on the Main Event inside of a ten man battle royal. The other titles will be decided at the Clash of the Champions at the end of this month. More information on these titles will be given next week. Thank you wrestling fans."

Eric Bischoff turns and walks away from the podium as we move toward the ring for our opening contest.

Match #1: No Falls Are Counted In The First Five Minutes; 10 Minute Time Limit

Rip Rogers vs. Brian Pillman
This opening contest lasts a little longer than, perhaps, it should have. But that is due to the no falls in the first five minutes clause in the contract. Several pinfall attempts are made during that first five minutes but the referee doesn't count due to the stipulation in the match. Pillman catches and brings Rip Rogers down with the tornado DDT and begins to play to the crowd. Nearing the eight minute mark, Pillman escapes to the apron and waits for The Hustler to get to his feet. He springboards off the top rope -- Air Pillman! He connects with the springboard lariat! Pillman makes the cover and scores the three count.
Brian Pillman p. Rip Rogers =C+

Pillman Versus The Horsemen

A huge victory is scored tonight by Brian Pillman. He joins Lance Russell at the interview stage, shaking hands as the crowd cheers for Pillman.

Lance Russell: "Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. I am here right now with the man who just scored a victory over Rip Rogers, Brian Pillman. Brian, thank you for joining me here tonight. We have just recently received word that next week you will be stepping into the ring with a former World Champion Ric Flair. What kind of strategy do you have going into this contest?"

Brian Pillman: "First of all, it is great to be here with you, Lance Russell. Your credentials are known by anyone who follows professional wrestling. Speaking of credentials, you have to talk about the man, Ric Flair. Ric, everyone in this business has respect for you as one of the best professional wrestlers of all time. But it only takes one time. It only takes one time for me to hit Air Pillman and pin you in the middle of the ring. That one time is going to happen next week on WCW Saturday Night. That one time is -- what is going on here?"

Brian Pillman's reaction is justified as all four members of The Four Horsemen have walked out from the back. They all walk onto the interview stage and Ric Flair has a smile on his face. The Horsemen are loudly booed.

Ric Flair: "First of all, all you fans need to shut up. My shoes cost more than your house. Second, Brian Pillman, you think there is one time where you can pin The Nature Boy's shoulders to the mat? There isn't one time where you're fit to wear my wrestling boots, pal. Now you have made the huge mistake of stepping into the path of the Four Horsemen. Take a good look around, Brian, because I only see one of you and I see four of us. That means that we have the clear advantage over you. I will tell you this, 'Flyin' Brian,' you better enjoy walking this week because next week I am going to take you to school and I am going to break your leg in the Figure Four."

Ric Flair releases a 'Whoo' in the face of Brian Pillman and Pillman responds with a slap to the face of Flair! Pillman shoves Flair backward and Flair is caught by Arn Anderson while Sid Vicious and Barry Windham step forward, attacking Pillman! Pillman tries to fight back but the numbers game is too much for him to take. Flair leads the assault on Pillman and Pillman is left lying on the ground as a swarm of security steps in. Flair struts across the stage and releases another 'Whoo' as the Four Horsemen raise four fingers and walk away.

Match #2: 10 Minute Time Limit

The State Patrol vs. The Steiner Brothers
Our second match of the night is a tag team match featuring two veteran tag teams. This is a match filled with action, especially early on as we see all four men start out in the ring. The Steiner Brothers clear the ring with a couple of Steinerlines. Rick barks around the ring and then drops on all fours with Scott standing over him in the typical Steiner pose. The State Patrol gets in a little offense during this match but the focus is definitely on The Steiner Brothers. Rick catches Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker with an overhead belly to belly suplex and in comes Scott. Scott lifts Parker on his shoulders as Rick heads to the top turnbuckle -- Top Turnbuckle Bulldog! Rick makes the cover as Scott stands guard and the three count is issued.
The Steiner Brothers p. The State Patrol =C

Computerized Man Of The '90's

Alexandra York and Michael Wallstreet are shown giving a pre-taped promo.

Alexandra York: "Tonight, all you WCW fans get the opportunity to take a good look at the computerized man of the 1990s, Michael Wallstreet. Ever since Wallstreet has become a part of the York Foundation, his wrestling has been absolutely flawless. I can trace that flawlessness back to this computer that tells him exactly what he needs to do every single match. Tonight is going to be the same when he steps into the ring with Keith Hart. After putting all of the information into the computer, it has been determined that he will defeat Keith Hart in less than seven minutes. With that said, I do have a major announcement to make tonight. Next week, I will be introducing the newest member of the York Foundation. This is a hand-picked wrestler that the computer has said we can mold into the perfect wrestler like we have molded Michael Wallstreet. We will see you tonight."

Michael Wallstreet adjusts his tie and we cut to another video.

Badstreet U.S.A.

This second pre-taped promo features the two men from Badstreet U.S.A.: The Fabulous Freebirds!

Michael Hayes: "Ladies and gentlemen, it starts like this: rock and roll and kicking butts is our business and business is good. As a matter of fact, it's real good. But what the Freebirds are looking for is a title shot for those United States tag team titles. We have been looking for that tag team title shot for a long time and it just hasn't been coming to us. So Eric Bischoff, WCW Championship Committee, take a good look at the Freebirds. We are your best tag team in the United States. We can prove it if you give us the opportunity. Tell it to them Jimmy Jam."

Jimmy Garvin: "Michael P.S. Hayes, can you see me? I can definitely see you. But it seems like the WCW Championship Committee cannot see us. Well, it looks like we are going to have to make an impact here in WCW again. The Birds are getting sick and tired of sitting around and waiting for someone to come up to us and say that they're going to give us a title shot. So at the Clash of the Champions, we're either fighting for the United States tag team titles or we will take out whoever it is that's in our way. You'd be crazy to get in the way of the Birds, though. We are going to get our title shot."

The Fabulous Freebirds pose as we move back to the ring.

Match #3: 10 Minute Time Limit

Michael Wallstreet vs. Keith Hart
Michael Wallstreet and Keith Hart go all out in this one. Hart actually puts on a clinic in the beginning of this match, frustrating Wallstreet at every turn. Wallstreet makes a quick comeback against Hart when Hart goes for a dropkick and misses the mark. Wallstreet brings Hart over with a belly-to-back suplex and then listens to Alexandra York from ringside. He goes right in and lifts Hart, bringing him down with the Stock Market Crash. Wallstreet goes right into the pin and scores the victory in six minutes and nineteen seconds, well under the seven minute mark that York predicted earlier tonight.
Michael Wallstreet p. Keith Hart =D

Lunatic Coming

Another pre-taped promo is shown this week featuring Norman The Lunatic. Norman is shown with a WCW background and an oversized teddy bear in his hands.

Norman The Lunatic: "Sid Vicious, last week you attacked me on WCW Saturday Night. You shouldn't have done that. It wasn't very nice. But everyone knows that you're not a very nice guy. That's why, next week, right here on WCW Saturday Night, I am going to get my revenge on you. Then when I beat you I will let you apologize to me and maybe we can be friends. Maybe I'll even let you hold Yogi here. I think that maybe you would like that. I know that a lot of people tell me that my elevator doesn't go to the top. Well, I know that it doesn't go to the top. But it goes right to my heart. As long as you people are here with me, then it will continue to go straight to my heart. Thank you."

Norman rubs the head of the teddy bear and turns and walks off as we go back to the ring.

Match #4: 10 Minute Time Limit

Bobby Eaton vs. Junkyard Dog
Our fourth match of the night features the tag team veteran Bobby Eaton against the power of the fan favorite Junkyard Dog. The two wrestlers are able to tell a pretty good story in the ring with JYD using his power and Eaton using some cheap tactics to regain the advantage. The action spills outside the ring where Eaton sends JYD crashing into the steel steps. Eaton rolls JYD back inside the ring where he brings the Dog down to the mat with a swinging neckbreaker. The crowd gets behind JYD, clapping their hands and stomping their feet as they to bring him back into the contest. JYD gets a short burst of momentum and goes for the Thump Powerslam but Eaton rakes the eyes and drops behind JYD. Eaton brings JYD to the mat with a body slam and then heads for the top turnbuckle. He leaps and catches the Dog with the Alabama Jam! Eaton makes the cover, hooking the leg. He scores the three count in what some may term an upset over Junkyard Dog.
Bobby Eaton p. Junkyard Dog =C

Smarter Than You

The crowd boos as Larry Zbyszko walks out and moves to the interview stage where he stands alone.

Larry Zbyszko: "I will try to keep my words small and short so that all of you peons in Macon, Georgia can understand what I am saying. The man that is in front of all of you right now is the greatest thinking man's wrestler. When it comes to the human game of chess, you may as well call me Bobby Fischer. That is why tomorrow on the Main Event I am going to walk into the ten man battle royal against nine other men who are not my equal and walk out as the new WCW World Television Champion. I am the Living Legend of professional wrestling and if you don't believe me, then watch tomorrow night on the Main Event. Now I need to get out of this dirty, disgusting town before it drags me down to your level."

Larry Zbyszko turns and walks off to boos from this crowd. We head back up to the ring.

Match #5: Non-Title Match; 15 Minute Time Limit

Stan Hansen vs. Lex Luger
This match features the last two NWA United States Champions in what is an excellent brawl. The Total Package showed more of a penchant for actual wrestling than one might have thought. He rolls Hansen up in a cradle here and a small package there. It's all in an attempt to score the three count on the Bad Man From Borger Texas. Hansen gains an advantage throughout the center part of the match, sending Luger outside the ring and choking him on the guardrail to boos from this Macon, Georgia crowd. The match see-saws back and forth inside the ring with neither man holding a very long advantage. The crowd is solidly in the favor of Luger and they cheer him when he is able to break free from a Boston Crab locked on by Hansen. The power of Luger is on display with clotheslines and then a body slam on Hansen. Luger plays to the crowd and then sends Hansen to the ropes and catches him with the scoop powerslam! Luger makes the cover, hooking the leg: One, Two, Three!
Lex Luger p. Stan Hansen =B

Dangerous To You

The match is over and an obviously tired Lex Luger stands up to celebrate this victory. But the celebration is short-lived when Luger gets assaulted from behind by Dan Spivey! Spivey strikes Luger with multiple clotheslines to the back of the head, drawing in boos from this crowd. He picks up Luger and drops him with a power bomb off his shoulder in the center of the ring. Spivey slowly smiles as the commentators call foul on this attack. Dangerous Dan Spivey turns and exits the ring as a swarm of the fun police come inside to protect Luger.

Wildfire Coming At You

A final pre-taped interview begins this week. This time it is focused on one of the participants in tonight's main event: Tommy Rich. Wildfire looks into the camera.

Tommy Rich: "Ric Flair, you're a guy with a lot of catchphrases. You talk about how 'to be the man, you have to beat the man.' You talk about your expensive shoes and your expensive house. Well, Wildfire has never been about expensive clothes. I've just been about wrestling and fighting and that has made me a future here in this company. Tonight is going to be about wrestling when we step in that ring together, Ric. You better be prepared because I'm coming for you with everything I've got. I can promise you that I've got a lot and in just a few minutes you're going to find that out. The Wildfire is coming at you!"

Tommy Rich poses as we cut to the ring for our main event.

Match #6: 30 Minute Time Limit

Ric Flair vs. Tommy Rich
It is time for our main event and what a contest we have for you this evening. The scrappy Tommy Rich scores an early advantage on Flair, causing Flair to exit the ring within the first few minutes. Flair motions toward the back and out from the back come the other three members of the Four Horsemen. This definitely gives Flair an influx of confidence, having three men at his back as he re-enters the ring. Both men continue to give it to each other in this match with Flair lighting up Rich's chest with his chops in the corner. But Rich fires back with punches and he rams Flair's head into the top turnbuckle. The momentum shifts into Flair's corner when Arn Anderson shoves Tommy Rich off the top turnbuckle and Rich lands on his knee. Of course the referee is distracted during this moment. Flair goes right after the knee of Rich, stomping on the knee well and then dropping an elbow right on that knee. Flair bounces off the ropes and catches Rich with a leaping knee drop. Rich gets another burst of momentum when Flair misses with a second knee drop. Rich limps but manages to send Flair into the corner. Flair flips over the corner and lands on the apron. He runs across the apron and climbs to the top turnbuckle where Tommy Rich is there to meet him. Rich goes for the body slam off the top turnbuckle but his knee buckles and Flair falls on top of him. Flair stands up and drags Tommy Rich to the center of the ring. He twists and hooks Rich in the Figure Four Leglock! The crowd boos as the referee checks with Tommy Rich. After about thirty seconds, Rich has no choice but to submit.
Ric Flair d. Tommy Rich =B+

Wild Brawl

The match is over and The Four Horsemen enter the ring where Ric Flair still has the Figure Four on Tommy Rich. The referee warns Flair, telling him to break the hold. Arn Anderson stands between Flair and the referee, keeping the referee from forcing the break. The crowd suddenly cheers as Sting and The Steiner Brothers burst out from the back. Those three men are met by three of the Horsemen in the center of the ring as a wild brawl breaks out here. Sid Vicious and Sting brawl, while The Steiner Brothers do battle with Arn Anderson and Barry Windham. Anderson catches Rick Steiner with a Spinebuster. Ric Flair releases the Figure Four on Tommy Rich and goes to help Sid Vicious with Sting. As Flair strikes with the knife-edge chops, another man comes running toward the ring.

It's Brian Pillman! Pillman has a bandage covering the top of his head due to the assault by The Horsemen earlier tonight. Pillman climbs on the apron and catches Ric Flair with an Air Pillman! The crowd cheers as Pillman strikes at anything that moves on the side of the Four Horsemen. Team Sting starts to get the advantage and they clear the ring of the Four Horsemen, sending all four members outside the ring. Sting releases a howl and beats his chest as he stands tall along with Brian Pillman and The Steiner Brothers. What a way to end the show here tonight. The Four Horsemen stare up into the ring from ringside as the show comes to a close. We'll see you tomorrow for the Main Event!

Gentleman Raven · March 17, 2016

Brian Pillman - Rogers will make a neat JTTS, but Brian is on the rise.
Lex Luger - Hansen's AJPW commitments make him not very viable to push.

Rip Rogers is definitely a good JTTS. The Hustler does have a long and storied history in the business.

You are right about Stan Hansen's AJPW commitments. Unfortunately, he cannot wrestle for WCW on Sundays. That makes him less important in the grand scheme of things.

Non-Title Match
15 Minute Time Limit
Stan Hansen vs. Lex Luger
Comments: Hope so at least...

Sorry about the loss for The Lariat. But, as stated earlier, he cannot wrestle on Sundays, which is my pay-per-view days. So that makes him a little bit less worthwhile. Maybe I should sign a few Desperados for him.

No Falls Are Counted In The First Five Minutes
10 Minute Time Limit
Rip Rogers vs. Brian Pillman
Comments: Pillman is a star on the rise. Love to see him paired up with a repackaged Art Barr.

That is a very interesting idea. Right now, Art Barr is listed as a heel as The Juicer. As you can see with the last show, I plan on giving Pillman a little bit of a push. Could that be in both singles and tag teams?

30 Minute Time Limit
Ric Flair vs. Tommy Rich
Comments: Rich is awesome, but he's no Nature Boy.

I approve this comment. But there's not many who can truly lace up their boots with Ric Flair.

Gentleman Raven · March 18, 2016

Sunday, week 1, January 1991

Taped from The Center Stage Theater, Atlanta, GA.

WCW presents...

WCW MAIN EVENT!

Match 1

Bobby Eaton p. Brian Armstrong following an Alabama Jam.=C

A pre-taped promo features Owen Hart talking about the battle royal later tonight. Hart promises to win the battle royal and take the WCW World Television title back to the Dungeon. He says that he will be adding to his family's legacy with this victory tonight.

Another pre-taped promo shows Sid Vicious. The member of the Four Horsemen talks about his match this coming Saturday night with Norman The Lunatic. He says that Norman is a fool for coming after him and there will be no forgiveness when he power bombs Norman through the mat. He says that he will prove to everyone that he is the master and the ruler of the world!

Match 2

The Lightning Express p. George South and Jim Clontz after a Side Russian Legsweep by Brad Armstrong on Jim Clontz.=D+

A hype video is made focusing on the man beast that is Big Van Vader. Vader is shown dominating opponents here in the United States and in Japan. He is shown standing over the smoking mask with words on the screen revealing that he will be in the building this coming Saturday night for WCW Saturday Night. Make sure you get your tickets!

A pre-taped promo is shown focusing on Brian Pillman. Pillman says that he might have had a tough go of it last Saturday night but it's going to be worth it when he steps in the ring with Ric Flair this Saturday. He promises to bring home a victory against the leader of the Four Horsemen and prove himself in this company.

Match 3

Larry Zbyszko wins a ten man battle royal also featuring Big Josh, Buddy Landel, El Gigante, Norman The Lunatic, One Man Gang, Owen Hart, Pez Whatley, Ranger Ross and Rip Rogers. Larry Zbyszko last eliminates Owen Hart. Larry Zbyszko wins the WCW World Television title.=C-

Following this victory, Larry Zbyszko is handed the WCW World Television title belt. He raises it up to boos from this crowd and celebrates the victory as the show comes to a close. We'll see you this Saturday night for WCW Saturday Night!

Overall: C
Attendance: 1,000 (Sellout)

Gentleman Raven · March 19, 2016

WCW SATURDAY NIGHT

-World Championship Wrestling presents WCW Saturday Night. Last week, we saw Eric Bischoff come out and announce that he is the face of the WCW Championship Committee. He announced that WCW has pulled out of the NWA. In response, the NWA stripped all of WCW's titleholders. More information on that is to come this evening on WCW Saturday Night, including who might become the new WCW World Heavyweight Champion.

-Two weeks ago, Norman The Lunatic came out as Santa Claus to treat the kids with presents. During this moment, he was attacked by Sid Vicious. Norman has promised to get his revenge tonight on WCW Saturday Night when he goes one on one with the Horsemen member. Can Norman come out on top? Will the other Horsemen be around?

-In other action, we will see the other Four Horsemen in action. In our main event, we will see Ric Flair take on Brian Pillman. Pillman was assaulted by the Horsemen last week during an interview. He looks to get some revenge on this evening as he faces the leader of the Horsemen. We will also see Arn Anderson and Barry Windham take on The Steiner Brothers. Both of these teams are accomplished and can win against any competition. Will this match have any bearing on the WCW World Tag Team titles?

Prediction Key:

10 Minute Time Limit

El Cubano vs. Ranger Ross

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit

WCW World Television Title Defense

Larry Zbyszko defends vs. Big Josh

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit

Sid Vicious vs. Norman The Lunatic

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit

The Master Blasters vs. Sting & Lex Luger

Comments:

15 Minute Time Limit

Arn Anderson and Barry Windham vs. The Steiner Brothers

Comments:

30 Minute Time Limit

Ric Flair vs. Brian Pillman

Comments:

Comments On The Diary:

Format Comments:

Jaysin · March 20, 2016

Prediction Key:

10 Minute Time Limit

El Cubano vs. Ranger Ross

Comments: Jobber vs jobber

10 Minute Time Limit

WCW World Television Title Defense

Larry Zbyszko defends vs. Big Josh

Comments: I love, love, LOVE Matt Bourne, but he needs to drop the Big Josh gimmick. Maybe an evil clown is in his future???

10 Minute Time Limit

Sid Vicious vs. Norman The Lunatic

Comments: LOL Norman stands zero chance against the future Master and Ruler of the World!

10 Minute Time Limit

The Master Blasters vs. Sting & Lex Luger

Comments: Nash clearly has a future, but Green blows chunks. Luger and Sting pick up the easy win.

15 Minute Time Limit

Arn Anderson and Barry Windham vs. The Steiner Brothers

Comments: It's hard picking against the Horsemen, but the Steiners are my boys.

30 Minute Time Limit

Ric Flair vs. Brian Pillman

Comments: Should be a great main event and if you're lucky helps make Pillman look like a star.

Comments On The Diary: Loving this so far. Very reminiscent of early 90s WCW without the garbage thrown in between the gold. You have Sid and Nash at the perfect point to develop their abilities and make them real stars. The roster is loaded of guys with untapped potential.

Format Comments: Digging the format. I've always preferred pictures, but this is easy to read and everything is set up very nicely.

Beejus · March 20, 2016

Ranger Ross - USA! USA! USA!

Larry Zbyszko - Having just won the title, I doubt he'll be dropping it; no matter how worthy Bourne would be.

Sid - He may not powerbomb him, but he'll definitely pick up the win here.

Sting & Luger - Kev can try this again with a different partner in about 6 years.

Steiner Brothers - Like Jaysin said, it is tough to go against a Horsemen team. But given Sid and Flair are set for wins, Arn and Barry dropping this one seems to even a playing field a little.

Ric Flair - This won't be Brian's day, but it should put him over to a point where his day can come soon.

It was a good show, and I like how you aren't shying away from using guys like Norman and Ranger Ross as a lot tend to do because they aren't the big names we know that came out of this era. The Lightning Express even got to pick up a win on Main Event! One thing I wonder is did you get rid of Worldwide, or just not write it up?

As the format goes, I echo Jaysin again in saying that this is very solid; the only thing that could make it better are some pictures, but those aren't make or break.

Pepsil · March 20, 2016

10 Minute Time Limit

El Cubano vs. Ranger Ross

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit

WCW World Television Title Defense

Larry Zbyszko vs. Big Josh

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit

Sid Vicious vs. Norman The Lunatic

Comments: Beat the crap out of Sid, Norman!!

10 Minute Time Limit

The Master Blasters vs. Sting & Lex Luger

Comments:

15 Minute Time Limit

Arn Anderson and Barry Windham vs. The Steiner Brothers

Comments: Not quite sure, but I think Double A will defeat Rick here.

30 Minute Time Limit

Ric Flair vs. Brian Pillman

Comments: But I could also imagine a quick rollup win by Pillman.

Comments On The Diary: Great so far! (Beside of Lex Luger beating f'n Stan Hansen. )

Gentleman Raven · March 23, 2016

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaysin" data-cite="Jaysin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41024" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>10 Minute Time Limit WCW World Television Title Defense Larry Zbyszko defends vs. Big Josh Comments: I love, love, LOVE Matt Bourne, but he needs to drop the Big Josh gimmick. Maybe an evil clown is in his future??? Comments On The Diary: Loving this so far. Very reminiscent of early 90s WCW without the garbage thrown in between the gold. You have Sid and Nash at the perfect point to develop their abilities and make them real stars. The roster is loaded of guys with untapped potential. Format Comments: Digging the format. I've always preferred pictures, but this is easy to read and everything is set up very nicely.</div></blockquote> The Big Josh gimmick is definitely not the best gimmick in the world. But I would definitely not say that it's the worst gimmick ever. As far as an evil clown goes? Not so sure if that's a WCW-style gimmick or not. I am glad you're enjoying both the diary and the format. There's several wrestlers who are future franchise players. Though, they may not be the ones who others think they are. I can understand preferring the pictures but this leaves me with less formatting to worry about. LOL. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Beejus" data-cite="Beejus" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41024" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Ric Flair - This won't be Brian's day, but it should put him over to a point where his day can come soon. It was a good show, and I like how you aren't shying away from using guys like Norman and Ranger Ross as a lot tend to do because they aren't the big names we know that came out of this era. The Lightning Express even got to pick up a win on Main Event! One thing I wonder is did you get rid of Worldwide, or just not write it up? As the format goes, I echo Jaysin again in saying that this is very solid; the only thing that could make it better are some pictures, but those aren't make or break.</div></blockquote> I cannot say whether or not this is Brian Pillman's day. It could be tonight against Ric Flair. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> One would have to wait and see. I am glad you enjoyed the first show. Yeah, I have actually looked up the history of WCW and what was going on at the time. I am trying to make it more realistic to the times. Well, as much as the game will allow. I actually like guys like Norman The Lunatic and Ranger Ross and The Lightning Express and Rip Rogers and more. As far as Worldwide goes, I got rid of it. I figure two shows is enough to have to write up and go through the game with. I am glad you like the formatting as well. As I said above, the pictures are probably not going to happen on the diary. It just means less in way of writing the formatting and all. I am glad that the pictures are not make or break for anyone so far. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Pepsil" data-cite="Pepsil" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41024" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Comments On The Diary: Great so far! (Beside of Lex Luger beating f'n Stan Hansen. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />)</div></blockquote> Thank you for the comment, Pepsil. As far as Lex Luger beating Stan Hansen goes, I am afraid that Hansen won't do much in the diary right now. It is due to him being unavailable on the pay-per-view days. If you cannot wrestle on a pay-per-view, then it makes things difficult to give you that big strong push.

Jaysin · March 23, 2016

I believe if the gimmick is done similar to how Doink was originally portrayed; as a creepy and maniacal clown; it would fit in well with this era of WCW. This is the time period that featured The Juicer after all

Gentleman Raven · March 23, 2016

Saturday, week 2, January 1991 <div style="text-align:center;">Taped from the Richmond Coliseum, Richmond, VA. Broadcast via TBS at Late Evening... WCW presents... <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41024" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div>WCW SATURDAY NIGHT</div></div><div></div></blockquote></div> The Four Horsemen Arrive WCW Saturday Night opens with the arrival of four of the most dangerous men in World Championship Wrestling: Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Barry Windham and Sid Vicious. These four men enter the ring and Flair struts across from one side to the other, releasing a 'Whoo!' and raising up four fingers into the air. Flair is given a microphone. Ric Flair: "I heard that there's a party going on in Richmond, Virginia tonight. Whoo! That party is a celebration of a great night for the Four Horsemen. First, this big man in the ring, Sid Vicious is going to destroy Norman The Lunatic. Norman would have to be a lunatic to step in the ring with Sid Vicious. Then we move forward in the night and we get a tag team match where Arn Anderson and Barry Windham prove that they are a better tag team than The Steiner Brothers. Rick and Scott Steiner will be booking hospital rooms right beside Norman. Then we move on to the main event where The Nature Boy is going to style and profile inside the ring against that little snot-nosed punk Flyin' Brian Pillman. Pillman, you signed your death warrant last week when you attacked me. Tonight, you're going to bleed all night long! Whoo!" Arn Anderson: "I'm going to make my words short and sweet tonight because I'm a man of action rather than words. Barry and I are soon going to represent World Championship Wrestling as your World Tag Team Champions and it doesn't matter what team we have to go through to get those belts. Put very simply, Barry and I are the best at what we do inside this ring. We're not two guys who need any type of music or face paint or anything other than plain wrestling tights. Tonight, Barry and I step into the ring with The Steiner Brothers. Rick, Scott, we know you're good but tonight you're going to step in the ring with the best. Tonight, you're going to know that you've been beaten by the best. These four fingers we hold up are not just some simple catchphrase. These four fingers represent the symbol of excellence. These four fingers represent the four best wrestlers in the world today. Tonight, everyone is going to see that and four wrestlers are going to get buried in the ground." Sid Vicious: "Tonight, Norman, you make the mistake of stepping inside the ring against the master and the ruler of the world. You will be lucky to last a few minutes against me as I move forward to show the world how deserving I am of being able to hold up these four fingers. Tonight, Norman, book your hospital room because I will make sure that's where you're headed." Ric Flair: "Tonight, the Four Horsemen are going to ride in victory. We come from the big house on the big side of town. We are the very best inside the ring and tonight we are going to prove that's a fact. Whoo!" It seems like Barry Windham does not have anything to say as the music plays and the Four Horsemen exit the ring and head toward the back. What a beginning for WCW Saturday Night! El Cubano Versus Ranger Ross? The crowd stirs as El Cubano and Ranger Ross make their way to the ring for the opening bout. A loud USA chant echoes through the audience as the two men stare at each other from separate corners. Before the bell sounds, though, someone appears from the back, entering the ring. It's Nikita Koloff! What is the Russian Nightmare doing here? Koloff takes out Ranger Ross with a Russian Sickle. He turns on El Cubano and takes him down with the Russian Sickle! Koloff beats his chest before he grabs Ross and catches him with a short-arm Russian Sickle! El Cubano rolls out of the ring and staggers toward the back. Koloff grabs the USA flag from the corner and places it over the fallen body of Ranger Ross. Koloff asks for and receives a microphone. Nikita Koloff: "These two men were in the wrong place at the wrong time. The Russian Nightmare has come back to WCW. But you are not asleep. You are not safe tucked away in your bed. This Nightmare will never end even when you open your eyes. Just as Mother Russia will once again become one united nation, I will become the destruction of WCW. I will become the destruction of one of your favorite men: Lex Luger. Lex, do not think that Nikita has forgotten about you stealing the United States title from me. Now I am going to make sure that you do not get the United States title again. For I am your Russian Nightmare and I will be your destruction." Koloff stomps Ranger Ross and then exits the ring as the crowd boos. A loud 'USA' chant echoes throughout the arena. We get prepared for our first match of the night. Match #1: 10 Minute Time Limit; WCW World Television Title Defense <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41024" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Larry Zbyszko vs. Big Josh Big Josh is a crowd favorite as he steps into the ring against the WCW World Television Champion Larry Zbyszko. Josh definitely has the power advantage over Zbyszko and that shows early on with Josh bringing Zbyszko down with several scoop slams and a vertical suplex. He goes for an early Northern Exposure but Zbyszko wisely moves out of the way and Josh crashes onto the mat. The smart Living Legend moves in with the change of momentum and locks Big Josh in with an abdominal stretch. Zbyszko breaks the hold before Josh can break it, pointing to his head and yelling about being smarter than everyone here. He turns and catches Josh with a spin kick and then hooks on the LarryLand Dreamer. The Guillotine Choke is locked in tight and Josh has no choice but to submit, giving Zbyszko his first title defense. Larry Zbyszko d. Big Josh =C+</div></blockquote> World Title Match Signed The cameras move back to the interview stage where Tony Schiavone is standing by with the representative of the WCW Championship Committee, Eric Bischoff! Tony Schiavone: "A big win tonight for the Living Legend. I am Tony Schiavone and I am standing here with Eric Bischoff. Mr. Bischoff, I am told you have an announcement to make tonight concerning the new WCW World Heavyweight Championship. The floor is yours." Eric Bischoff: "Thank you, Tony. First, I want to say how great it is to be here in Richmond, Virginia for World Championship Wrestling action on WCW Saturday Night! I have to say that I love each and every one of you and I know you love me and WCW. Now, let's focus on the Clash of the Champions where we will see many new champions crowned on that night. The biggest match of the night will be for the WCW World Heavyweight title and will be a one on one contest. The first man selected for this match is a fan favorite here in WCW. He was the last man to hold the NWA World Heavyweight title. That man is Sting!" Tony Schiavone: "Sting is in the World title match! What a huge announcement! Now, we will find out who his opponent is going to be." Eric Bischoff: "Sting's opponent on that night is someone that knows him very well. This is a man who will be in our main event tonight. That man is The Nature Boy Ric Flair. So at the Clash of the Champions it will be Sting versus Ric Flair for the WCW World Heavyweight title. On behalf of the Championship Committee, I wish both of these men good luck on that night." Tony Schiavone: "Thank you, Mr. Bischoff, for this announcement. It is official that we will see Sting versus Ric Flair for the WCW World Heavyweight title in our main event at Clash of the Champions. This could be the greatest match in the history of WCW. But let's head up to the ring for our next match here on WCW Saturday Night." The cameras turn their focus to the ring for a member of the Four Horsemen taking on Norman The Lunatic. Match #2: 10 Minute Time Limit <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41024" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Sid Vicious vs. Norman The Lunatic This is an interesting match, to say the least, as we see power versus power in this bout. Neither man chooses to back down from the other but it's the nice guy attitude of Norman that sinks him as he goes for a handshake during the bout with Sid Vicious. Vicious takes Norman by the hand and kicks him in the gut before multiple clotheslines finally bring Norman to the mat. Vicious yanks Norman back up and catches him with a big boot to stun Norman and then grabs him around the throat, dropping Norman with a thunderous Choke Slam! Vicious drops to a knee and places a finger on the chest of Norman: One, Two, Three! Sid Vicious p. Norman The Lunatic =D+</div></blockquote> Who's Your Tommy? The interview stage is, once again, focused on. This time, we find Magnum T.A. standing by and waiting. Magnum T.A.: "What a huge win tonight for Sid Vicious and the Four Horsemen. I can remember getting in the ring with the Four Horsemen and I can say from experience that you're never the same afterward. My guest at this time can also talk about that experience as I welcome 'Wildfire' Tommy Rich!" The crowd cheers as Tommy Rich limps out from the back. He looks still a little worse for wear after last week's match with Ric Flair. Rich makes it to Magnum and shakes his head. Tommy Rich: "Magnum T.A., one of the greatest athletes in the business. This is a man whose career was cut short before he could reach his potential. Let's hear it for Magnum T.A.!" Magnum T.A.: "I appreciate that, Tommy. I really do. Last week, you stepped in the ring with Ric Flair. However, when you step in the ring with Ric Flair, we all know you are stepping in the ring with the entire Four Horsemen. The real question is, how is your knee?" Before Tommy Rich can answer, another man walks out from the back. This is a man wearing a mask over his face and is known as the man they call Big Van Vader! Vader raises the 'V' symbol with his hands and removes the large mask, setting it down on the ground so he can look face-to-face with Tommy Rich. Big Van Vader: "Tommy Rich, you stupid little man, you are looking at your destiny at the Clash of the Champions. You shouldn't be looking backward toward a previous match. You should be concerned about surviving inside the ring with Big Van Vader." Tommy Rich looks at Magnum T.A. for a moment and then shrugs and starts throwing forearm smashes to the head of Big Van Vader! Vader shrugs those forearm smashes off and grabs Rich by the throat. He squeezes the throat of Rich and then pulls him down slowly toward the larger mask. Steam escapes from the mask, burning the face of Tommy Rich! Vader throws Rich to the ground and Rich writhes in pain. Magnum T.A. yells for security and EMTs as Vader celebrates for a moment. Vader grabs his mask and turns to walk away as EMTs arrive on the scene. United States Tag Team Titles Match Signed In a rare look at the backstage area, we are shown The Fabulous Freebirds and they are...walking! The Freebirds turn a corner and come face-to-face with Eric Bischoff. Eric Bischoff: "Just the gentlemen I was looking to see." Michael Hayes: "Is that right, Eric?" Eric Bischoff: "That's right, Michael. You see, I heard you guys last week and more importantly the WCW Championship Committee heard you guys last week. I was told to make sure that you guys know you are not invisible. In fact, we love you guys! You're the Fabulous Freebirds! You're amazing! So we took your challenge into our meeting and we decided that you are in the United States Tag Team titles match at the Clash of the Champions. Congratulations!" Michael Hayes: "That's great, ken doll. Now who are our opponents? Who is going to lose to the Birds?" Eric Bischoff motions and out from a locker room walk...The Rock 'N' Roll Express! Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson have returned to WCW! Morton and Gibson go face-to-face with The Fabulous Freebirds. What a return to WCW and what a match signed for the Clash of the Champions. The two teams go nose-to-nose for several long moments before we cut away to a pre-taped promo. Dangerous All Over This pre-taped promo features Dan Spivey but he is not alone. Instead, standing beside him is none other than Paul E. Dangerously! Dangerously smiles that car salesman smile. Paul E. Dangerously: "Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul E. Dangerously and I am the brand new manager of the most dangerous wrestler in WCW: Dangerous Dan Spivey. This man is as big as a skyscraper and as dangerous as a tornado. He is the future reigning and defending WCW United States Champion. For those of you who want to doubt this man, take a good look at Starrcade this past December. Take a good look at Dan Spivey's dominance in that tag team match. This man is absolutely unstoppable. As a matter of fact, he is so unstoppable that he doesn't want to wait until the Clash. I have been authorized to say that Dangerous Dan Spivey wants to step in the ring against Lex Luger next week on WCW Saturday Night. Total Package, if you accept this challenge, your daydreams are going to be turned into nightmares courtesy of the most dangerous man in the world." Dangerously holds up his cell phone and seems to be making a phone call as Spivey wrings his hands together. We move back to the ring for our next contest. Match #3: 10 Minute Time Limit <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41024" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The Master Blasters vs. Sting & Lex Luger Tag team action is next as The Master Blasters step in the ring with Sting & Lex Luger. Both Sting and Luger seem to have a little more pep in their step. Not surprising, given the recent announcements, including Sting being tapped to face Ric Flair for the WCW World Heavyweight title at the Clash. This match is a typical squash as Sting and Luger dominate the contest from the outset. Sting and Luger both strike The Master Blasters with clotheslines. Blade is sent to the floor and Steel is focused on in the match with quick tags in and out by Sting & Luger. After several double-team moves, Steel is sent into a corner and Sting crashes into him with the Stinger Splash! As Sting turns Steel over with the Scorpion Deathlock, Luger grabs Blade and lifts him into the Human Torture Rack! Both men seem to submit at the same time, giving the big win to Sting & Lex Luger! Sting & Lex Luger d. The Master Blasters =C+</div></blockquote> York Foundation Grows The fans here in Richmond Coliseum are loud as we turn the focus to the interview stage. That is where Tony Schiavone is standing by with the leader of the York Foundation, Alexandra York and Michael Wallstreet! Tony Schiavone: "This has been a great night of wrestling action so far, fans. We are only continuing that as I am standing here with Alexandra York and Michael Wallstreet. Miss York, last week, you said there would be a new member of the York Foundation this week. I am sure the fans here in Richmond are as interested as I am in finding out just who that is." Alexandra York: "Thank you, Mr. Schiavone. I am here to make the public announcement of a new member of the York Foundation. Our stock is about to rise with this choice because this is a man that both I and the computer have scouted very well. I put in this man, Michael Wallstreet's, information and looked for a tag team partner for him. The computer selected the perfect partner that will lead the York Foundation to the WCW World Tag Team titles. Without further ado, I would like to introduce the newest member of The York Foundation: Terrence Taylor!" The crowd boos as the former Terry Taylor, now Terrence Taylor, walks out from the back decked out in a suit. Taylor goes face-to-face with Michael Wallstreet and the two men shake hands before Taylor shakes hands with Alexandra York. Terrence Taylor: "I am sure that so many of you are asking, Why Terrence, why? Why join the York Foundation when you were just fighting with them not so long ago? The truth is that I am better off with The York Foundation than I ever was as Terry Taylor. Terry Taylor was a joke. He went nowhere in this business. But, now, with the help of the computer, Terrence Taylor and Michael Wallstreet will become WCW World Tag Team Champions." Tony Schiavone: "That certainly remains to be seen. But thank you for joining me here tonight. Now, we move to this..." A pre-taped promo begins to air. Z-Man Challenge This pre-taped promo features the fan favorite and former NWA Television Champion Z-Man. Z-Man is standing in front of a 'WCW' background. He does not look happy. Z-Man: "Larry Zbyszko, you are the man I want to listen up and listen good. Last Sunday night you won the WCW World Television title. Congratulations. You beat nine other men in a battle royal. But one of those nine men was not the Z-Man. I, the former NWA Television Champion, did not do battle inside the battle royal. So you could say that your title win was tainted. But I want to give you the opportunity to prove that you are worthy of holding that title. That means that next week you step in the ring with the Z-Man and may the best man win. You can ask Arn Anderson, the man I beat for that title, I am the best man." Z-Man poses for a moment and we head to the ring. Match #4: 15 Minute Time Limit <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41024" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Arn Anderson and Barry Windham vs. The Steiner Brothers Match number four tonight features the Horsemen duo of Arn Anderson and Barry Windham against The Steiner Brothers. The match breaks down in the opening few minutes with all four wrestlers in the ring. Rick and Scott strike Arn and Barry with Steinerlines that send them both scurrying out of the ring for a break. Rick begins barking, running around the ring before dropping on all fours. Scott stands over him in a typical Steiner Brothers pose as they stare at Arn Anderson and Barry Windham. When the action returns to the ring, Anderson drags Rick Steiner into his corner and the Horsemen duo take control of the action. In typical Horsemen fashion, both Anderson and Windham are not above breaking the rules to keep the advantage. Anderson taunts Scott and Scott takes the bait, coming into the ring. The referee begins pushing Scott back into the corner and Anderson tosses Rick over the top rope to the floor, an action that normally would be cause for a disqualification. Barry Windham runs Rick into the guardrail before tossing him back in the ring. After a couple more minutes, Anderson goes for a DDT but Rick reverses it into a Northern Lights Suplex with no bridge. Both men crawl toward their corners as the ring announcer lets everyone know that there are only five minutes left in the time limit. Rick tags in Scott and in comes Barry Windham! Scott catches Windham with a couple of Steinerlines and then an overhead belly-to-belly suplex. Arn Anderson comes in and he gets thrown overhead by Scott Steiner! The fight continues with all four men in the ring. Scott has Windham in a corner and he climbs up, raining down punches on Windham! Rick does the same to Anderson in the opposite corner. The last ten seconds begin to tick away as Scott calls for the Frankensteiner. He sends Windham to the ropes and drops him with the Frankensteiner! Scott makes the cover but the bell sounds, signaling the time limit elapsing. Arn Anderson and Barry Windham Draw The Steiner Brothers =B</div></blockquote> One More In A Rivalry The crowd begins a 'Five More Minutes' chant as we focus on the interview stage where Jim Ross is standing by. Jim Ross: "What an absolute slobberknocker we just saw in the ring tonight. I am sure that we will see the four of these men do battle again. Speaking of doing battle again, I would like to introduce my guest at this time. He will be in the main event at the Clash of the Champions. Introducing the man they call Sting!" The crowd cheers loudly as Sting walks out from the back. Sting shakes hands with Jim Ross and releases a howl for the fans here in attendance and watching at home. Jim Ross: "Sting, in just a couple of weeks, you are going to step in the ring with your most storied rival in Ric Flair. This match won't be just for pride. It will be to determine the very first WCW World Heavyweight Champion. Congratulations on being selected." Sting: "Thank you, JR. We are just a couple of weeks away from Clash of the Champions and my match with Ric Flair. Ric, you and I go back a long time. Ever since I started in WCW, there has been something between the two of us. It was at the very first Clash of the Champions where we went forty five minutes inside the ring to a draw. Now we are at the Clash of the Champions XIV and we've got one more match. One more time to prove that I am the best in WCW. One more showtime, Ric! OWW! I'm EXCITED! I'm PUMPED! Clash of the Champions, you're looking at the new WCW World Heavyweight Champion!" Sting releases another howl before he turns and walks off. JR sends us back to the ring for our main event contest. Match #5: 30 Minute Time Limit <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41024" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Ric Flair vs. Brian Pillman A huge main event this evening as Ric Flair steps inside the ring with Brian Pillman. The announcers talk about the difference in strategy between these two men with Flair being more of a mat wrestler and Pillman being a high flyer. The first few minutes of the match have Flair avoiding Pillman, using the ropes and the referee to keep Pillman at bay. Finally, Pillman gets frustrated and tries to move in past the referee. This allows Flair to rake his eyes and get the advantage. The next few minutes plays out in your typical heel/face affair with Flair keeping the advantage by breaking the rules. Pillman gets in some bursts of momentum during that time but he lands awkwardly when leaping off the top turnbuckle, clutching his knee. This begins the Flair focus on the knee of Pillman. Flair raises Pillman's right leg and yanks on it, placing it on the bottom rope before leaping and sitting down right on the leg. Flair slides Pillman in the corner and begins lighting up his chest with knife-edge chops. Flair releases a 'Whoo!' that gets echoed by some of the fans in the audience. Flair brings Pillman over in a vertical suplex and then catches him with a kneedrop before making a cover: One, Two, Kickout!</div></blockquote> Jim Ross: "What a slobberknocker of a match we've had so far! The fans here in Richmond are definitely getting their money's worth." <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41024" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>As the match moves forward, Brian Pillman manages to reverse a Figure Four attempt into a small package, getting a two count. Pillman grabs the ropes and pulls himself up, striking Ric Flair with chops of his own. Pillman grabs Flair and brings him down with a Tornado DDT, leaving both men lying on the mat. Pillman slowly crawls over and places an arm over Flair: One, Two, Shoulder Up! Pillman grabs the ropes and yanks himself up in a corner, trying to work out the pain in his right leg. Flair slowly gets to his feet and meets Pillman in the corner. Pillman reverses things, sending Flair back into the corner and then whipping him across. Flair flips up and over the turnbuckle, running across the apron to another turnbuckle where he climbs but is met by Pillman. Pillman punches Flair, making Flair drop to a seated position on the top turnbuckle. Pillman climbs up and hooks Flair in a front facelock. He steadies himself on the top turnbuckle and lifts Flair for a Superplex but the knee buckles and Flair falls on top of Pillman. Flair hooks the leg: One, Two, Kickout! Pillman somehow kicks out! Flair rolls out of the ring trying to get a breather but Pillman strikes with a baseball slide kick. Outside the ring, Pillman strikes with several punches but Flair kicks him in the knee. Flair grabs Pillman and lifts him up, Shin Breaker! Both men fall to the mat outside the ring as the referee continues the count. The referee gets up to eight as both men get to their feet outside the ring. Flair kicks Pillman in the knee, dropping him to the mat and Flair rolls inside the ring. The referee calls for the bell. Ric Flair d. Brian Pillman =A</div></blockquote> Four Horsemen Celebration Ric Flair picks up the singles win against a very game Brian Pillman. He slowly rises to his feet and out come the other members of the Four Horsemen, Arn Anderson, Barry Windham and Sid Vicious. Anderson and Windham help Flair to his feet and raise his arm in victory. All four men raise four fingers as they stand side-by-side in the ring. Outside the ring, Brian Pillman grabs the guardrail, slowly pulling himself up. He stares toward the ring from ringside as the Horsemen celebrate. We'll see you tomorrow for the Main Event!

Jaysin · March 23, 2016

Another good show! Crush! Koloff! Crush!

Gentleman Raven · March 23, 2016

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaysin" data-cite="Jaysin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41024" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I believe if the gimmick is done similar to how Doink was originally portrayed; as a creepy and maniacal clown; it would fit in well with this era of WCW. This is the time period that featured The Juicer after all <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaysin" data-cite="Jaysin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41024" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Another good show! Crush! Koloff! Crush!</div></blockquote> I could almost see a Pennywise style clown popping up here and there. We all float in WCW. We all float! Thanks for your words about my show. I'm glad you enjoyed it and the return of Nikita Koloff. The Russian Nightmare is a fun and interesting character for which to write.

Gentleman Raven · March 24, 2016

Sunday, week 2, January 1991

Taped from The Spartanburg Auditorium, Spartanburg, SC.

WCW presents...

WCW MAIN EVENT!

Match 1

The Rock 'N' Roll Express p. The State Patrol following a Double Dropkick on Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker.=C-

A pre-taped promo features Lex Luger talking about 'Dangerous' Dan Spivey. He says that Spivey made a huge mistake in aligning himself with Paul E. Dangerously. That mistake will show itself this Saturday Night on WCW Saturday Night. Luger says that he accepts the challenge of Spivey for Saturday Night. He says he will have more words for Nikita Koloff when that is done.

Match 2

Owen Hart p. El Cubano following a Missile Dropkick.=D+

A pre-taped promo features the WCW World Television Champion Larry Zbyszko. The Living Legend says that he did exactly what he said he would do last week when he won the World Television title. Now he's got challengers coming out of the woodwork, including that letter man Z-Man. He says he accepts Z-Man's challenge for WCW Saturday Night. He will prove that he is smarter than Z-Man and more deserving of this title.

Match 3

Larry Zbyszko d. Pez Whatley with the LarryLand Dreamer. Larry Zbyszko defends the WCW World Television title.=C-

Another pre-taped promo features Teddy Long along with the two members of Doom. He talks about what an injustice it was that his team was stripped of their World Tag Team titles. Well, he has talked to Eric Bischoff and he has learned that his team will get a shot at the WCW World Tag Team titles at Clash of the Champions. Their opponents will be those pesky Steiner Brothers. Well, it doesn't matter, because this team will once again be their Doom!

Match 4

Stan Hansen p. Big Josh following the Lariat.=C+

A final promo begins to play hyping this month's Clash of the Champions. Almost all of the WCW titles will be decided on this night. Matches that have been made include the WCW United States Title on the line as Dan Spivey takes on Lex Luger, WCW United States Tag Team Titles on the line as The Fabulous Freebirds take on The Rock 'N' Roll Express, WCW World Tag Team Titles on the line as Doom takes on The Steiner Brothers and the WCW World Heavyweight Title on the line as Ric Flair takes on Sting.

Overall: C+
Attendance: 2,000 (Sellout)

Gentleman Raven · March 25, 2016

WCW SATURDAY NIGHT

-World Championship Wrestling presents WCW Saturday Night taped from the DC Armory in Washington, D.C.. The Clash of the Champions card has been built within the last few weeks, including several major title matches. We learned last week that Sting will take on Ric Flair for the WCW World Heavyweight title. But Sting cannot look past his opponent this week when he takes on Stan Hansen! The Bad Man From Borger Texas looks to prove that he is the one that deserves the World title match at the Clash. Which man will pick up the victory?

-Last week, Dan Spivey's new manager Paul E. Dangerously issued a challenge for Lex Luger to meet Dan Spivey in the ring this week ahead of their match at the Clash. On the Main Event, Luger accepted this challenge and these two top athletes will go one on one on WCW Saturday Night. Which man will pick up momentum headed toward the Clash?

-We have also learned that we will hear a major announcement from former seven time NWA World Champion Harley Race. What kind of announcement could Race have as we move toward the Clash of the Champions?

Prediction Key:

10 Minute Time Limit

WCW World Television Title Defense

Larry Zbyszko defends vs. Z-Man

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit

Kevin Sullivan and One Man Gang vs. The Steiner Brothers

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit

The Fabulous Freebirds vs. The Lightning Express

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit

Dr. X vs. Owen Hart

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit

Big Van Vader vs. Keith Hart

Comments:

15 Minute Time Limit

Dan Spivey vs. Lex Luger

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30 Minute Time Limit

Stan Hansen vs. Sting

Comments:

Comments On The Diary:

Format Comments:

Beejus · March 25, 2016

Larry Zbyszko - There's only room for one Z in WCW, and that's Z-byszko!

Steiner Brothers - Oh my, Kevin and OMG; just go feud with El Gigante already.

Freebirds - As great as the LX have potential to be, the 'birds are far more established as the stars, so they get the win here.

Owen Hart

Vader

Lex Luger - It seems like a slight burial of the Spivey/Dangerously partnership to have him drop his first big match, but Lex is definitely the star, so Luger wins it. Perhaps by DQ?

Sting

Last week was a great night for the Horsemen, but the redebut of Nikita is a great thing. He can go after pretty much anybody, even if you seem to have positioned him against Lex right away. That A for Brian vs Flair had to be huge.

Pepsil · March 25, 2016

Prediction Key:

10 Minute Time Limit

WCW World Television Title Defense

Larry Zbyszko vs. Z-Man

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit

Kevin Sullivan and One Man Gang vs. Steiner Brothers

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit

The Fabulous Freebirds vs. The Lightning Express

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit

Dr. X vs. Owen Hart

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit

Big Van Vader vs. Keith Hart

Comments:

15 Minute Time Limit

Dan Spivey vs. Lex Luger

Comments:

30 Minute Time Limit

Stan Hansen vs. Sting

Comments: Here Hansen would at least lose against a talented opponement. xD

Jaysin · March 25, 2016

10 Minute Time Limit

WCW World Television Title Defense

Larry Zbyszko defends vs. Z-Man

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit

Kevin Sullivan and One Man Gang vs. The Steiner Brothers

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit

The Fabulous Freebirds vs. The Lightning Express

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit

Dr. X vs. Owen Hart

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit

Big Van Vader vs. Keith Hart

Comments:

15 Minute Time Limit

Dan Spivey vs. Lex Luger

Comments:

30 Minute Time Limit

Stan Hansen vs. Sting

Comments:

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Format Comments:

Gentleman Raven · March 29, 2016

Saturday, week 3, January 1991

Taped from the D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C..

Broadcast via TBS at Late Evening...

WCW presents...

WCW SATURDAY NIGHT

Dangerous Beginning

WCW Saturday Night begins with the arrival of Paul E. Dangerously and Dan Spivey. Dangerous Dan yells at a few fans in the front row as they walk to the ring. Spivey steps in over the top rope and stands beside Paul E. Dangerously. Dangerously has a microphone and a smile.

Paul E. Dangerously: "Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul E. Dangerously and this man standing beside me is THEE most dangerous man in professional wrestling: Dan Spivey. He is the most dangerous man in the entire city of Washington, D.C., including the President of these United States. In one week and one day, eight days, he is going to step into the ring with one of your favorites, Lex Luger. Lex Luger, you're going to learn the hard way that Dan Spivey is a man of violent retribution. He is an absolute beast and we, of course, have learned that tonight you are going to get a taste of that retribution, of that destruction. Tonight, we will make sure to leave a small taste of you left for the Clash of the Champions. Tonight, you step into the ring at the altar of your destruction."

The crowd boos loudly and then cheers as the music for Lex Luger begins to play. The Total Package rushes toward the ring and slides inside, coming face-to-face with Dan Spivey. Luger flexes, showing his muscles to the Dangerous one. While Luger is focused on Spivey, Dangerously moves around behind him. Dangerously raises the portable phone and cracks it over the back of Luger's head. Luger stumbles forward and takes a clothesline from Spivey. Spivey begins putting the boots to Luger before dropping an elbow to the back of his head. Spivey picks up Luger and sends him to the ropes, catching him with a sidewalk slam. Spivey stands over top of Luger right now. Will he be able to do the same later on tonight?

Match #1: 10 Minute Time Limit; WCW World Television Title Defense

Larry Zbyszko defends vs. Z-Man
Our first match of the evening is a WCW World Television title defense as the Living Legend Larry Zbyszko takes on Z-Man. The first few minutes are spent with Zbyszko playing cat and mouse with the Z-Man, going outside the ring to break up any momentum the Z-Man begins. When the action moves back inside the ring, we are treated to a display of back and forth action between these two latest Television Champions. Late in the match, the match takes a turn toward Z-Man's favor. Z-Man catches Zbyszko with a diving cross body off the top turnbuckle but only scores a two count. He gets to his feet and backs off before striking Zbyszko with a Superkick. Zbyszko is laid out and Z-Man makes the cover: One, Two, Three??? Z-Man gets up, celebrating the victory but the referee shoves his hand down. He points to Zbyszko's leg being on the bottom rope. Z-Man argues briefly with the referee. When he moves back toward Zbyszko, the bell sounds, signaling the match has reached the time limit.
Larry Zbyszko draws Z-Man =C+

Crash And Burn

In another rare look backstage, we move to the backstage area where we see Brian Pillman already in a battle with Arn Anderson and Barry Windham! Anderson grabs a nearby chair and strikes Pillman in the back with the chair. The crowd boos in the background as Anderson begins striking Pillman in the ribs with the chair again and again. Ric Flair and Sid Vicious arrive on the scene, joining in the beatdown of Pillman. Anderson yanks up Pillman and drops him with a Spinebuster on the concrete floor. Pillman grabs his back and cries out in pain. The Four Horsemen walk away and EMTs arrive on the scene, telling Pillman not to move. A stretcher is brought on the scene, as well as a back brace. As Pillman is being loaded on the stretcher, we move back to the ring.

Match #2: 10 Minute Time Limit

Kevin Sullivan and One Man Gang vs. The Steiner Brothers
The second match of the night is tag team action featuring The Steiner Brothers against Kevin Sullivan and One Man Gang. This match is focused on the tag team unit known as The Steiners as they used various double teams on both Sullivan and OMG. During the match, Jim Ross talks about The Steiner Brothers' upcoming World tag team title match against Doom at Clash of the Champions. Sullivan gets taken over with the Steiner-Line/German Suplex combination for a two count. He gets in the One Man Gang but The Steiner Brothers continue their momentum. Scott shows some power when he lifts OMG on his shoulders. Rick climbs to the top turnbuckle and brings down OMG with a top rope bulldog, the double team known as the Steinerizer. Scott makes a cover: One, Two, Three!
The Steiner Brothers p. Kevin Sullivan and One Man Gang =C+

Another Horsemen Assault

The Steiner Brothers don't have time to celebrate this victory as The Four Horsemen immediately hit the ring and make an assault on the tired brothers. The Steiner Brothers fight back at first but the numbers game of the Four Horsemen bring both Rick and Scott Steiner to the mat. Arn Anderson tosses Scott Steiner over the top rope to the floor. In the ring, Anderson picks up Rick Steiner and sets him up for a Piledriver as Barry Windham climbs to the second turnbuckle. They plant Rick with a Spiked Piledriver. Sid Vicious walks over and places his foot on the throat of Rick Steiner, choking the Dog-Faced Gremlin. Ric Flair struts in the background before calling off the Horsemen. Scott Steiner finally rolls in the ring and checks on his brother, calling for some EMTs and a stretcher to come down to the ring. As the EMTs come down to the ring, we turn our focus to the interview area. Three men are down at the hands of the Four Horsemen so far tonight.

The Lariat Is Ready

The interview area is lit up with a spotlight where Lance Russell is standing by with Stan Hansen.

Lance Russell: "I am sure that I speak for everyone when I say that I hope that Rick Steiner is feeling better before Clash of the Champions. But my guest at this time is the ever-dangerous Stan 'The Lariat' Hansen. Stan, you have a match tonight against one of the top contenders in WCW, Sting. Your thoughts as we move toward that match?"

Stan Hansen: "That face-painted freak? I tell you, Lance, he's some type of wimpy pretty boy that's stepping in the ring with a real man. You know me, Lance, I'm not one that's much for talking. I'm more for fighting. Tonight, I am going to show the WCW Championship Committee why they should take Sting out of the match at the Clash and put me in there."

Hansen turns and spits some chewing tobacco from his mouth and Lance Russell wrinkles his nose for a moment. In the background, the EMTs are carting Rick Steiner on a stretcher with his brother walking right beside him. They disappear to the back. Then we head back to the ring for our next match.

Match #3: 10 Minute Time Limit

The Fabulous Freebirds vs. The Lightning Express
The Fabulous Freebirds come out to boos from the crowd here in Washington, D.C. The crowd is solely in the corner of The Lightning Express as Jim Ross and Tony Schiavone discuss The Freebirds taking on The Rock 'N' Roll Express at the Clash for the WCW United States Tag Team titles. Inside the ring, the match is solely Freebirds. The 'Birds hit both members of The Express with clotheslines in the corner and after around six minutes of action determine that it's time to finish the match. Jimmy Garvin strikes Tim Horner with a DDT. Garvin makes the cover: One, Two, Three!
The Fabulous Freebirds p. The Lightning Express =C+

Debuting End

Magnum T.A. is shown standing at the interview stage alongside Harley Race. Magnum offers to shake hands with Race but Race ignores him and Magnum slowly lowers his hand.

Magnum T.A.: "Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. What a great show we have seen so far. I am standing by with a former NWA World Heavyweight Champion Harley Race. Harley, we have learned that you have a major announcement tonight. Could you elaborate on that?"

Harley Race: "I would like to start this interview by saying that this is the correct place to make this announcement. Here in the capital city of America, I am making the announcement that I have one more year left of in-ring action. When 1992 begins, I will be retiring from in-ring competition. So this is my very own retirement tour. During this time, I intend to win every single one of WCW's titles, including the tag team titles. Whoever gets the opportunity to face me should consider this to be an honor."

Magnum T.A. looks around as there is a disturbance within the audience. The focus shifts to the audience where we see the surprise WCW debut of Bob Backlund! Backlund leaps over the guardrail and walks to Harley Race, coming face-to-face with Race.

Bob Backlund: "Harley Race. Harley Race. Harley Race. Harley Race. For those plebeians in the crowd here who do not know who I am, my name is Bob Backlund. I am a former three time NWA Western States Heavyweight Champion. I am a former two time Pro Wrestling Illustrated Wrestler of the Year. I congratulate you, Harley, for understanding when the time has come to put up the boots. However, I would like to be the first person to issue the challenge to you at the Clash of the Champions."

Harley Race: "Everyone knows who you are, Bob Backlund. If you want a match with me then shake my hand and we will meet at the Clash."

Race offers his hand and Backlund immediately shakes hands with Handsome Harley Race. The two men go eye-to-eye for a long moment before we cut back to the ring for our next contest.

Match #4: 10 Minute Time Limit

Dr. X vs. Owen Hart
Our next contest features a veteran against a younger wrestler as Dr. X takes on 'The Legacy' Owen Hart. As with several of the previous matches, this one is a one-sided affair firmly in the corner of Owen Hart. This definitely seems like a bathroom break/concession stand match for a lot of the fans here in the audience. Hart catches Dr. X with a Dragon Sleeper but Dr. X manages to get his foot on the ropes to break that hold. X rakes the eyes of Hart and then rams Hart's head on the top turnbuckle. Hart staggers out and X moves forward -- Superkick from Hart! Hart heads quickly to the top turnbuckle and waits for Dr. X to rise to his feet. Hart leaps with a Missile Dropkick that connects! Hart makes the quick cover, hooking the leg: One, Two, Three!
Owen Hart p. Dr. X =C-

Wildfire Will Return

From the ring, we move to a pre-taped video taking place inside a hospital room. Seated in the hospital bed is Tommy Rich. The man nicknamed Wildfire is sitting up slightly. We hear the beeping of the heart monitor in the background. One side of Rich's face is covered with a bandage from the burns he suffered last week.

Tommy Rich: "Big Van Vader, you made one mistake last week when you burned my face. That mistake is that you didn't end my career. You can ask Buzz Sawyer what happens when you simply leave me for dead but don't make sure you've finished the job. I will be back at the Clash of the Champions. I will be back to extract my revenge in your blood, Vader. At Clash of the Champions, it's going to be the wrong night to be you, Vader. It's going to be the end of the night when you are broken and lying on the ground. You are going to be my vengeance."

Rich coughs and his heart monitor seems to be beeping faster. Orderlies come into the room and close the curtain as we cut back to the ring.

Match #5: 10 Minute Time Limit

Big Van Vader vs. Keith Hart
Speaking of Big Van Vader, he comes out from the back for his match tonight with Keith Hart. Vader pauses on the ramp, setting his large mask on the ground. He does a symbol above it and steam rises from the mask. Then, Vader continues his way down to the ring where Keith Hart goes right after him. Vader shrugs off the shots by Hart and shoves him to the mat. Vader rushes in and catches Hart with an avalanche in the corner. Vader sets up Hart in that corner and begins demolishing him with forearm smashes. Hart tries to cover up and then just falls to the mat. Vader yanks him up and catches him with a belly-to-belly suplex to the mat. Vader yells at the crowd, asking 'Who's the man?' and 'What time is it?' He responds to the last one by saying that it's 'Vader Time!' Vader picks up Keith Hart and plants him near the corner with a Power Bomb. Vader climbs to the second turnbuckle and comes crashing down with a Vader Bomb! Vader places two hands on the chest of Keith Hart and the referee counts the three count for a annihilative victory.
Big Van Vader p. Keith Hart =C+

Your Russian Nightmare

Another rare look in the backstage area features the cameras focusing on Lex Luger. Luger is posing for pictures, presumably for either WCW The Magazine or promos for Clash of the Champions. Luger is distracted by these pictures such that he doesn't see Nikita Koloff sneaking up on him. Koloff attacks Luger with that large Russian chain that he brings to the ring with him. Koloff wraps the chain around his fist and begins punching Luger but Luger begins fighting back! Luger blocks a punch and begins throwing punches to Koloff! He grabs Koloff by the head and throws him down a hallway. The brawl continues, moving out from the backstage area to the ramp. Koloff takes control, ramming Luger into the guardrail and then dragging him toward the ring. Koloff grabs Luger and rams him back-first into the ring apron before sliding him inside the ring. Koloff takes the chain and wraps it around his arm. Luger has some blood dripping down his forehead at this point. The Total Package slowly picks himself up and then turns and catches a chained Russian Sickle! The crowd begins a solid 'USA' chant, getting underneath the nerves of The Russian Nightmare. Koloff yells at the crowd as Paul E. Dangerously and Dan Spivey walk toward the ring. Both of them enter the ring and look at Nikita Koloff for a moment. Koloff sneers and then exits the ring. Dangerously calls for a referee. Is that serious? Could we be seeing the first Dan Spivey/Lex Luger match right now? Nick Patrick comes from the back, jogging down the ramp and into the ring. He calls for the bell.

Match #6: 15 Minute Time Limit

Dan Spivey vs. Lex Luger
The bell has sounded and it looks like Dan Spivey could get an easy victory right now. Spivey looks down at Luger for just a moment before he places his index finger on the chest of Luger. Referee Nick Patrick drops down and begins the count: One, Two, Shoulder Up! The crowd pops that Luger got the shoulder up! Spivey looks upset and yanks Luger up. He Irish whips Luger into the corner and then follows in but Luger gets a boot up, catching Spivey in the head! Luger brings down Dan Spivey with a clothesline. The Total Package catches Spivey with several clotheslines and then whips Spivey to the ropes. He lowers his head and catches Spivey with a back body drop. Luger drops to his knees and calls out in pain. Spivey slowly gets up with the encouragement of Paul E. Dangerously at ringside. Spivey moves back into the momentum side of things. Dangerous Dan sends Luger outside the ring and joins him. Spivey sends Luger into the ring post and then bounces his bleeding head off the steel steps. Paul E. Dangerously distracts the referee and Spivey grabs a chair. Luger slowly pulls himself up and catches Spivey with a kick to the gut, making Spivey drop the chair. He tosses Spivey back inside the ring and joins him where the fighting continues. After nearly twelve minutes of the match, Dan Spivey rakes the eyes of Lex Luger and grabs him by the hair. Spivey throws Luger over the top rope to the floor in plain sight of the referee. Referee Nick Patrick has no choice but to call for the DQ.
Lex Luger d. Dan Spivey =B-

Return Of The Dragon

A music video begins to play that features the arrival of a former NWA World Heavyweight Champion in Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat! Steamboat is shown in some previous matches, including matches with Ric Flair. After those highlights are shown, Steamboat is shown standing on the second turnbuckle where he blows smoke and fire. Writing across the bottom of the screen lets everyone know that Ricky Steamboat is making his return at the Clash of the Champions! What another huge announcement right here in Washington, D.C.! It's time for our main event matchup.

Match #7: 30 Minute Time Limit

Stan Hansen vs. Sting
Sting is looking to get some momentum in this match headed toward Clash of the Champions in eight days. Stan Hansen is looking to prove that he deserves to step inside the ring at the Clash for the WCW World Heavyweight title. Sting gets the crowd fired up in the first few minutes as he takes the action right to the Lariat. He uses clotheslines and brings Hansen into a corner, climbing up and throwing punches. Hansen manages to get outside the ring to try to recover but Sting isn't letting up. He grabs the top rope and leaps over with a cross body but Hansen catches him! Hansen runs forward, smashing Sting's back into the ring post and then body slamming him on top of the blue mats at ringside. Hansen yanks Sting back up and tosses him back in the ring, gaining control of the match. Hansen spends the next few minutes in control of Sting, bringing him to the mat with a snap suplex. Hansen grabs the legs of Sting and turns him over in the Brazos Valley Backbreaker known as the Boston Crab to some. As Hansen stretches Sting in this hold, four men begin walking toward the ring.

Jim Ross: "What are the Four Horsemen doing back here tonight? Haven't they done enough after sending Rick Steiner and Flyin' Brian to the hospital?"

The Four Horsemen position themselves around ringside as Sting has the crowd behind him. The crowd clap their hands and stomp their feet, trying to give Sting a second wind. Sting manages to crawl his way to the ropes and reach the bottom rope. The referee makes Stan Hansen break the hold and begins warning him. As the referee is distracted, Ric Flair gets in a punch on Sting from ringside. Hansen turns back around and picks up Sting, shoving him into a corner. Hansen throws some kicks to the gut of Sting. He throws up the Texas horns to boos from the crowd here in D.C. He drags Sting to the center of the ring and tucks him between his legs, setting up Sting for the Piledriver. Hansen tries to lift Sting but Sting blocks! Sting blocks the move a second time! He elevates Hansen with a back body drop and both men go down to the mat. The crowd gets solidly behind Sting as Sting begins getting his second wind against the Bad Man From Borger Texas. The two men meet in the center of the ring and begin exchanging punches! Sting ducks a punch and kicks Hansen in the gut. He lifts Hansen and brings him down in a press slam! Sting gets the crowd fired up as he lifts Hansen and shoves him into a corner. Sting backs up into the opposite corner and releases a howl before he rushes in -- Stinger Splash! Hansen drops to his knees and Sting climbs to the top turnbuckle. Barry Windham climbs on the apron but Sting kicks him off. Hansen turns and Sting leaps with a flying cross body block! Sting hooks the leg: One, Two, Three!
Sting p. Stan Hansen =B-

Horsemen Are Not Done

Sting picks up a big win this evening against Stan Hansen. However, The Four Horsemen quickly enter the ring and the assault is on as all four men go after Sting. Ric Flair picks up Sting and shoves him into a corner, chopping the chest of Sting. Several knife-edge chops light up the chest of the man called Sting. Sting staggers out of the corner and catches a kick to the gut from Barry Windham. Windham picks up Sting and sets him on the top turnbuckle. Windham climbs up with Sting and brings him up and over with the Superplex to the center of the mat as the crowd boos loudly. Sting has no one to help him right now as Brian Pillman and The Steiner Brothers are all at the hospital. Arn Anderson and Barry Windham hold the right leg of Sting out and Ric Flair bounces off the ropes. He drops a knee drop on the knee of Sting, causing Sting to grab his leg in pain. Flair points toward Sid Vicious and then shoves Sting toward the largest member of the Four Horsemen. Sid Vicious tucks Sting between his legs and then lifts him up -- Power Bomb! Sting is planted in the center of the ring with the Power Bomb! All four of the Four Horsemen stand side-by-side over the fallen body of Sting. They each raise four fingers as the show comes to a close. What is going to happen now that we are eight days away from the Clash of the Champions?

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