[WCW, 1991] Riding Out The Storms

angeldelayette · August 20, 2016

Wrestling Observer Newsletter

World Championship Wrestling

-The month of February is going to begin with a bang. This night, at the Pyramid Arena, will feature several matches that could main event all around the world. One of those matches will feature the NWA/WCW World Heavyweight Champion Sting! The champion will step into non-title action as he faces off with one of his greatest rivals in Ric Flair. Last week, Flair called Sting a coward for backing out of the War Games match to defend his title. This week, Sting will definitely be seeking a measure of revenge against The Nature Boy.

-Speaking of War Games, we are going to have two of the participants in that War Games match going one on one. We will see the Captain of Steamboat's Squadron, Ricky Steamboat, taking on a member of the Four Horsemen, Barry Windham. Which team will take momentum as we move closer to WrestleWar and War Games?

-We have learned that the Four Horsemen will all be there in the arena this week. The beginning of the show will feature the unveiling of the fourth man in the Horsemen. Rumors have been running rampant about who this fourth man will be. But the only way to know for sure will be to tune in to the SuperStation!

-Plus both semifinals matches of the NWA World Television title tournament. We will feature Owen Hart taking on Michael Wallstreet and Arn Anderson facing Sid Vicious! Which two men will move on to the finals of the tournament next week right here on WCW Saturday Night?

-Plus Larry Zbyszko, Bobby Eaton, Big Van Vader, El Gigante and more. Make sure you tune in! BE THERE!

Prediction Listing

NWA World Television Title Tournament Match

Semifinals

15 Minute Time Limit Match

Michael Wallstreet vs. Owen Hart

Comments:

NWA World Television Title Tournament Match

Semifinals

15 Minute Time Limit Match

Arn Anderson vs. Sid Vicious

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit Match

Larry Zbyszko and Bobby Eaton vs. The Lightning Express

Comments:

Non-Title Match

10 Minute Time Limit Match

Doom vs. Keith Hart and The Italian Stallion

Comments:

20 Minute Time Limit Match

Barry Windham vs. Ricky Steamboat

Comments:

Non-Title Match

20 Minute Time Limit Match

Ric Flair vs. Sting

Comments:

Prediction For Newest Member Of The Four Horsemen:

Comments On Diary In General:

Crossface · August 20, 2016

NWA World Television Title Tournament Match

Semifinals

15 Minute Time Limit Match

Michael Wallstreet vs. Owen Hart

Comments:

NWA World Television Title Tournament Match

Semifinals

15 Minute Time Limit Match

Arn Anderson vs. Sid Vicious

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit Match

Larry Zbyszko and Bobby Eaton vs. The Lightning Express

Comments:

Non-Title Match

10 Minute Time Limit Match

Doom vs. Keith Hart and The Italian Stallion

Comments:

20 Minute Time Limit Match

Barry Windham vs. Ricky Steamboat

Comments:

Non-Title Match

20 Minute Time Limit Match

Ric Flair vs. Sting

Comments: this is the spot for the new horsemen to make his presence felt

Prediction For Newest Member Of The Four Horsemen: Tully --what was old shall be new again.

Comments On Diary In General:

Beejus · August 20, 2016

Owen Hart - I'm going with Owen solely because I'm voting Arn in the next match. Owen vs. Arn will keep a face/heel in the final.

Arn Anderson

Larry and Bobby - I like this slow build Dangerous Alliance you've got going on.

Doom - TEAM OF DOOM.

Ricky Steamboat - "The Dragon" picks up another big win.

Sting - World champ looks strong en route to his title match at WrestleWar.

Always great to see "The Ravishing One" show up to make a scene <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> I also can't wait to see who the final Horseman will be. Most of the "usual candidates" are all joining up with the Alliance, so it's going to be someone pretty impressive I'm sure. I'm going to guess Tully makes his big return, though I'm sure you have a really good surprise waiting for us if it isn't him!

KnowYourEnemy · August 20, 2016

NWA World Television Title Tournament Match

Semifinals

15 Minute Time Limit Match

Michael Wallstreet vs. Owen Hart

Comments:

NWA World Television Title Tournament Match

Semifinals

15 Minute Time Limit Match

Arn Anderson vs. Sid Vicious

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit Match

Larry Zbyszko and Bobby Eaton vs. The Lightning Express

Comments:

Non-Title Match

10 Minute Time Limit Match

Doom vs. Keith Hart and The Italian Stallion

Comments:

20 Minute Time Limit Match

Barry Windham vs. Ricky Steamboat

Comments:

Non-Title Match

20 Minute Time Limit Match

Ric Flair vs. Sting

Comments:

Prediction For Newest Member Of The Four Horsemen:

Dustin Rhodes

Comments On Diary In General:

This looks good and looking forward to the next chapter!

Uncrewed · August 20, 2016

NWA World Television Title Tournament Match

Semifinals

15 Minute Time Limit Match

Michael Wallstreet vs. Owen Hart

Comments:

NWA World Television Title Tournament Match

Semifinals

15 Minute Time Limit Match

Arn Anderson vs. Sid Vicious

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit Match

Larry Zbyszko and Bobby Eaton vs. The Lightning Express

Comments:

Non-Title Match

10 Minute Time Limit Match

Doom vs. Keith Hart and The Italian Stallion

Comments:

20 Minute Time Limit Match

Barry Windham vs. Ricky Steamboat

Comments:

Non-Title Match

20 Minute Time Limit Match

Ric Flair vs. Sting

Comments:

Prediction For Newest Member Of The Four Horsemen: Dustin Rhodes

horseman4lyfe · August 21, 2016

NWA World Television Title Tournament Match

Semifinals

15 Minute Time Limit Match

Michael Wallstreet vs. Owen Hart

Comments: Owen gets the win here,don't realy see a Wallstreet vs Anderson in the finals

NWA World Television Title Tournament Match

Semifinals

15 Minute Time Limit Match

Arn Anderson vs. Sid Vicious

Comments: AA vs the young Hart in the finals

10 Minute Time Limit Match

Larry Zbyszko and Bobby Eaton vs. The Lightning Express

Comments: Always wandered how Zbyszko and Eaton would do as a team. I can see gold around there waist in the future

Non-Title Match

10 Minute Time Limit Match

Doom vs. Keith Hart and The Italian Stallion

Comments: Squash match for Doom. Hart and Stallion are DOOMED

20 Minute Time Limit Match

Barry Windham vs. Ricky Steamboat

Comments:This one could go either way, I am gonna say it goes the time limit

Non-Title Match

20 Minute Time Limit Match

Ric Flair vs. Sting

Comments:The Stinger holds on for the win

Prediction For Newest Member Of The Four Horsemen: I would like to see it be Tully, but something tells me it's gonna be a suprise(just hope it is not Roma)

Comments On Diary In General:enjoying it. Can't wait to see who the new Horseman is

Russelrules44 · August 21, 2016

NWA World Television Title Tournament Match

Semifinals

15 Minute Time Limit Match

Michael Wallstreet vs. Owen Hart

Comments:

NWA World Television Title Tournament Match

Semifinals

15 Minute Time Limit Match

Arn Anderson vs. Sid Vicious

Comments: Dear god the match you could have with those two, Hart and Anderson.

10 Minute Time Limit Match

Larry Zbyszko and Bobby Eaton vs. The Lightning Express

Comments:

Non-Title Match

10 Minute Time Limit Match

Doom vs. Keith Hart and The Italian Stallion

Comments: Thanks for being funny Angel.

20 Minute Time Limit Match

Barry Windham vs. Ricky Steamboat

Comments:

Non-Title Match

20 Minute Time Limit Match

Ric Flair vs. Sting

Comments: You did say we were getting a new member for the horsemen, so i'm thinking that...

Prediction For Newest Member Of The Four Horsemen: Scott Steiner's going to come in and reveal his true colors. (Probably isn't going to happen, but hey; you never know)

Comments On Diary In General:

angeldelayette · August 23, 2016

<div style="text-align:center;">Pro Wrestling Illustrated Arena Reports <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42131" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div>WWF All American Wrestling Saturday Week 4 January 1991 Orient Express defeated The Bushwhackers...D+ Nikolai Volkoff went to a no contest with The Mountie...C Marty Jannetty defeated Smash...C- <div style="text-align:center;">WWF Royal Rumble</div> Sunday Week 4 January 1991 Power and Glory defeated The Bushwhackers...D+ Nikolai Volkoff defeated Sam Houston...D The Nasty Boys defeated Orient Express by DQ...C- The Rockers defeated The Hart Foundation for the WWF World Tag Team titles...C+ The Barbarian went to a no contest with The Texas Tornado...C+ ANGLE: Brawl involving The Ultimate Warrior and Sgt. Slaughter...B Jimmy Snuka defeated Virgil...C- ANGLE: Skit involving Hulk Hogan and The Million Dollar Man...B Earthquake defeated Jim Duggan...C+ The Undertaker defeated Mr. Perfect for the WWF Intercontinental title...B The Million Dollar Man defeated The Ultimate Warrior for the WWF Heavyweight title...A Hulk Hogan won a 30 man battle royal...B- <div style="text-align:center;">WWF Wrestling Challenge</div> Wednesday Week 1 February 1991 The Mountie defeated The British Bulldog...C+ Marty Jannetty defeated Virgil by DQ...C- <div style="text-align:center;">WWF Superstars</div> Thursday Week 1 February 1991 The Rockers defeated Demolition....C ANGLE: Confrontation involving Randy Savage and Jake Roberts...B Randy Savage went to a no contest with Jake Roberts...B</div></div><div></div></blockquote></div> === <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Beejus" data-cite="Beejus" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42131" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Larry and Bobby - I like this slow build Dangerous Alliance you've got going on. Always great to see "The Ravishing One" show up to make a scene <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> I also can't wait to see who the final Horseman will be. Most of the "usual candidates" are all joining up with the Alliance, so it's going to be someone pretty impressive I'm sure. I'm going to guess Tully makes his big return, though I'm sure you have a really good surprise waiting for us if it isn't him!</div></blockquote> Hey Beejus! Thanks for the predictions and comments! I am glad you're enjoying the build of the Dangerous Alliance. They are definitely fun to build up. Though, I can be honest and say that it's hard not to make Paul E like Paul Heyman is right now. LOL. I'm glad you're also enjoying the debut of Rick Rude. He is the perfect man to step into the title picture against Sting while the Four Horsemen are doing battle inside War Games. Will the new member of the Horsemen be a surprise? Make sure you're tuned in to the Superstation to find out! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="KnowYourEnemy" data-cite="KnowYourEnemy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42131" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Comments On Diary In General: This looks good and looking forward to the next chapter!</div></blockquote> Thanks for the comment and predictions, KYE! Glad you're enjoying things so far. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="horseman4lyfe" data-cite="horseman4lyfe" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42131" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>10 Minute Time Limit Match Larry Zbyszko and Bobby Eaton vs. The Lightning Express Comments: Always wandered how Zbyszko and Eaton would do as a team. I can see gold around there waist in the future Prediction For Newest Member Of The Four Horsemen: I would like to see it be Tully, but something tells me it's gonna be a suprise(just hope it is not Roma) Comments On Diary In General:enjoying it. Can't wait to see who the new Horseman is</div></blockquote> Hey horseman4lyfe, thanks for the predictions and comments. Zbyszko and Eaton seem like a definite amazing team that is headed for greatness. Two proven veterans inside the squared circle. I am glad that people are anticipating who the new member of the Horsemen might be. I can allay your fears about Roma and say that it's (probably) not him. <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Russelrules44" data-cite="Russelrules44" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42131" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>NWA World Television Title Tournament Match Semifinals 15 Minute Time Limit Match Arn Anderson vs. Sid Vicious Comments: Dear god the match you could have with those two, Hart and Anderson. Prediction For Newest Member Of The Four Horsemen: Scott Steiner's going to come in and reveal his true colors. (Probably isn't going to happen, but hey; you never know)</div></blockquote> Hey Russelrules44! Thanks for the predictions and comments. Could we see a final with Owen Hart and Arn Anderson? It's absolutely possible. But there's only one way to know and that is to tune in to the Superstation! The Scott Steiner theory is very interesting. I know that around this time in real life he turned down the World title because he wanted to make sure his brother was protected.

Zergon · August 24, 2016

NWA World Television Title Tournament Match

Semifinals

15 Minute Time Limit Match

Michael Wallstreet vs. Owen Hart

Comments: With Wallstreet just winning the tag belt, I feel that this is Owen´s turn to shine

NWA World Television Title Tournament Match

Semifinals

15 Minute Time Limit Match

Arn Anderson vs. Sid Vicious

Comments: This is a close one but with Skyscrapers appearantly being together again, I think that Sid´s focus will be more on a tag division at the moment and thus I go with Arn here.

10 Minute Time Limit Match

Larry Zbyszko and Bobby Eaton vs. The Lightning Express

Comments: Bigger name value is enough to go over more established team in this case.

Non-Title Match

10 Minute Time Limit Match

Doom vs. Keith Hart and The Italian Stallion

Comments: Squash.

20 Minute Time Limit Match

Barry Windham vs. Ricky Steamboat

Comments: Barry is kind of the third wheel on Horsemen after Flair and Arn and thus is likely to take some tough losses and this will likely be one of those.

Non-Title Match

20 Minute Time Limit Match

Ric Flair vs. Sting

Comments: Draw after some kind of shenigans.

Prediction For Newest Member Of The Four Horsemen: It´s probably going to be some new face but since I have no idea who would be available I just say Stan Hansen simply because he´s one of the few bigger names who don´t seem to have anything much going on.

Nobby_McDonald · August 25, 2016

NWA World Television Title Tournament Match

Semifinals

15 Minute Time Limit Match

Michael Wallstreet vs. Owen Hart

Comments:

NWA World Television Title Tournament Match

Semifinals

15 Minute Time Limit Match

Arn Anderson vs. Sid Vicious

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit Match

Larry Zbyszko and Bobby Eaton vs. The Lightning Express

Comments:

Non-Title Match

10 Minute Time Limit Match

Doom vs. Keith Hart and The Italian Stallion

Comments:

20 Minute Time Limit Match

Barry Windham vs. Ricky Steamboat

Comments:

Non-Title Match

20 Minute Time Limit Match

Ric Flair vs. Sting

Comments:

Prediction For Newest Member Of The Four Horsemen: AP McCoy. What a horse man he was. Twenty one times champion jump jockey.

angeldelayette · September 2, 2016

WCW SATURDAY NIGHT!

Saturday Week 1 February 1991

Location: Pyramid Arena (South East)

Attendance: 19,141

Overall Rating: B+

TV Rating: 3.77

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[WCW Saturday Night opens up inside The Pyramid Arena in Memphis, Tennessee to a large crowd ready for WCW action! The crowd begins to boo as '2001' begins to play and out from the back walks Ric Flair, Arn Anderson and Barry Windham. The three men who make up the Four Horsemen ignore the catcalls from the crowd, entering the ring. Flair has the microphone first and says that he heard that there's a party tonight in Memphis, Tennessee. Whooo! That party will be a celebration that the Four Horsemen have returned to WCW. Ric Flair says that there is only one man he had in mind to be a Horseman. This is someone that can wear the custom made suits. This is a man who can party all night long like the Horsemen always do. This is a man who can style and profile with the best of them. As the leader of the Horsemen, Flair says that he is going to let Arn Anderson make the announcement. Anderson takes the microphone and he says that all three of them talked together to come to this conclusion. He says that the man who is going to come down to the ring epitomizes the best attributes that make a Horseman. Without further ado, Anderson says he would like to welcome out to the ring none other than...]

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[Tully Blanchard! The crowd boos as Blanchard walks out from the back raising four fingers in a IV Horsemen shirt. The second generation wrestler enters the ring and shakes hands with Barry Windham, hugs his former partner Arn Anderson and shakes hands with Ric Flair. Blanchard is given the microphone and he says it feels great to be back among the elite in professional wrestling. He says that these three men are the only three men that could possibly join him as brothers. More importantly, these three men are the only three men he would trust to watch his back at War Games. He says that the Four Horsemen are always going to be at the top. He says that he knows his brother, Arn Anderson, will win the World Television title tournament. He says that he knows his brother Barry Windham is going to become the next United States Champion. He says that he knows that Ric Flair, the leader of the Horsemen, is going to take back what is rightfully his, the NWA World Heavyweight title. He also knows that he and Double A are going to win the tag titles, giving the Horsemen all the titles in the NWA, which is the way that it should be. All four men throw up the four fingers as the music for the Horsemen begins to play. The crowd has some lingering cheers among the boos as the four men walk toward the back together. The Horsemen ride again in WCW.]

IN ACTION TONIGHT

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Match #1

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NWA World Television Title Tournament Match
Semifinals
15 Minute Time Limit Match
Michael Wallstreet vs. Owen Hart

[One of these two men will be headed to the finals of the NWA World Television title tournament. With Michael Wallstreet's entrance, we are given a brief promo between Wallstreet and Alexandra York. York promises that Wallstreet will win in less than thirteen minutes. The match itself is strictly a technical contest between the two wrestlers. Owen Hart has a slight advantage when it comes to high flying. This shows in the early going when he catches Wallstreet with a moonsault that surprisingly only scores a two count. Hart looks surprised but York distracts him, allowing the advantage to go to Michael Wallstreet. Wallstreet whips Hart into a turnbuckle and runs in, catching Hart with a back elbow. Wallstreet brings Hart over with a snap mare and then a hard kick to the back. Wallstreet locks Hart in an abdominal stretch and uses the ropes for added leverage when the referee is not looking. After almost getting caught twice, Wallstreet gets caught the third time. He argues with the referee, resulting in Wallstreet taking a hip toss from Hart. Both men are slow to get to their feet. Hart throws some punches to Wallstreet and then kicks at Wallstreet. Wallstreet catches the leg and Hart catches Wallstreet with an enzuigiri. Hart gets the crowd pumped up and he exits to the apron, climbing the top turnbuckle. Wallstreet slowly makes it to his feet -- Missile Dropkick! Hart hits the Missile Dropkick! He goes in for the cover, hooking the leg: One, Two, Three! Owen Hart is headed to the finals of the NWA World Television title tournament!]

Winner: Owen Hart (Via Pinfall @ 10:08)
Match Rating: B-

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[We head down to the interview area where Eric Bischoff is standing by. Bischoff calls out to the interview area, the 7'7" Argentinian wrestler El Gigante! Bischoff shakes hands with the man who dwarfs him right now. Bischoff asks El Gigante what it's been like being here in WCW. In broken english, Gigante says he is happy to be here in WCW. He says that this is a dream of his that has finally come true. Bischoff doesn't get to ask any more questions as they are interrupted by the presence of Big Van Vader. Even the large Big Van Vader has to look up when he comes across El Gigante. Vader says that he destroyed El Gigante last week to prove that he is the man around here. Gigante says that he got in some good shots last week. Vader answers those words by nailing Gigante with a forearm shot. Gigante fires back with a punch! Vader throws another forearm! The two men battle back and forth with neither man backing down. Officials and security come running in to separate these two large men. The officials get thrown to the side as Vader rushes in and hits El Gigante with a body block. Security grabs Vader, pulling him backward. Officials hold back El Gigante. These two men will meet at WrestleWar one on one!]

Match #2

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NWA World Television Title Tournament Match
Semifinals
15 Minute Time Limit Match
Arn Anderson vs. Sid Vicious

[This is the second semifinal match to determine who will face Owen Hart next week for the NWA World Television title. When the two men enter the ring and go face-to-face, Arn Anderson tells Sid Vicious to lay down on the mat. Anderson says that the Horsemen let Vicious live so he owes them, owes Double A. Vicious seems to be thinking about this for a moment. Then he drops to a knee before laying back on the mat. The fans are unhappy with this decision, booing Vicious. Anderson lays with his back on Vicious as the referee counts: One, Two, Vicious grabs Anderson, turning him over with Anderson's shoulders on the mat: One, Two, Kickout! Vicious nearly scores the victory over The Enforcer! With the match having two bad guys, the fans are split as the match moves forward to see who they want to face Owen Hart next week. Vicious catches Anderson with a sidewalk slam during the middle portion of the match, scoring a two count. He sends Anderson to the ropes and then lifts him in a military press slam, sending Anderson down hard to the mat. Vicious calls for the Power Bomb but gets distracted by the music for Lex Luger playing in the background. Vicious turns his attention to the aisle, waiting for The Total Package but Luger doesn't show. Instead, Vicious turns and catches a kick to the gut -- Anderson DDT! Anderson turns Vicious over and makes the cover, hooking the tights: One, Two, Three! Arn Anderson is headed to the finals to take on Owen Hart for the NWA World Television title!]

Winner: Arn Anderson (Via Pinfall @ 8:03)
Match Rating: B

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[A pre-taped interview begins to play focusing on the NWA World Heavyweight Champion Sting! Sting begins by saying that, just like everyone else, he was in absolute shock when Rick Rude made his return last week. But, just like everyone else, Rude wants what he's got, the NWA World Heavyweight title. But that brings him to tonight and his non title match with someone that he knows so well in Ric Flair. He asks Flair if something changed between Starrcade and today that will make a different outcome come about. He says that he beat Flair masquerading as the Black Scorpion and he will beat Flair again tonight regardless of the Four Horsemen becoming four men again. Sting says that tonight is going to be showtime! Owww! He flexes as he stands before the WCW background and we cut away.]

COMING NEXT WEEK

30 MINUTE IRONMAN MATCH

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Match #3

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10 Minute Time Limit Match
Larry Zbyszko and Bobby Eaton vs. The Lightning Express

[Our third match of the evening features two members of the Dangerous Alliance against the speed of The Lightning Express. The match is almost completely dominated by Zbyszko and Eaton. Early in the match, Eaton catches Tim Horner with a swinging neckbreaker, scoring a two count on a pinfall attempt. He tags in Zbyszko and Zbyszko locks Horner in an abdominal stretch. Zbyszko reaches out and grabs the hand of Eaton, gathering more leverage but releasing before the referee catches him. In comes Brad Armstrong to complain but this makes the referee turn his back on the action to move Armstrong back to his corner. During this time, Eaton comes in and Zbyszko releases the stretch, bringing Horner down with a drop toehold. Eaton bounces off the ropes and drops a leg on the back of Horner's head. The referee turns around as Eaton makes the cover: One, Two, Kickout! Horner manages to get enough separation to make the tag to Brad Armstrong. Armstrong comes in with dropkicks to both Eaton and Zbyszko. Armstrong gets the crowd fired up, knocking Eaton back into a corner. He climbs up to start punching but Zbyszko comes in and yanks him down. Zbyszko kicks Armstrong in the gut -- Piledriver! Bobby Eaton heads to the top turnbuckle -- Alabama Jam! Eaton makes the cover: One, Two, Three!]

Winners: Larry Zbyszko and Bobby Eaton (Via Pinfall @ 5:50)
Match Rating: B

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[The same video that played on WCW Power Hour last night begins to play here on WCW Saturday Night. Kevin Sullivan is shown walking along a yellow brick road. Flying Monkeys can be seen flying around him and a large castle is looming in the distance. The castle is dark but all around the castle there is more light. It is as if the castle itself is absorbing all light that comes near it. All around Kevin Sullivan, Oompa Loompas bounce around, shouting Follow The Yellow Brick Road! Sullivan disappears into a dark and looming forest to end the video. The Oompa Loompas all snicker darkly before following him into the dark forest. Where is Kevin Sullivan going? Make sure you tune in next week to find out more information as there will be a second video.]

Match #4

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Non-Title Match
10 Minute Time Limit Match
Doom vs. Keith Hart and The Italian Stallion

[Our fourth match of the night is the beginning of the Doom Challenge from WCW Saturday Night. The unusual team of Keith Hart and The Italian Stallion take on Doom. If Hart and Stallion can win this match, they would receive a NWA World Tag Team title shot. This is a bout that didn't have much heat to it as most simply assumed the victory would go to Doom. But Hart and Stallion showed some great chemistry teaming together in this contest. In the ring, Reed focuses his attention on The Italian Stallion, bringing him down with a short-arm clothesline. Reed tags in Ron Simmons and the two men bring down The Italian Stallion with a double shoulderblock. Simmons yanks up Stallion and brings him over with a belly-to-back suplex. Simmons gets some advice from Teddy Long and then yanks up Stallion, pushing him into the corner of Doom. He tags back out to Butch Reed and the two men begin kicking Italian Stallion again and again until he's crushed down in the corner. Reed tosses Stallion to the center of the ring and then climbs to the second turnbuckle -- Diving Shoulderblock! Ron Simmons runs in and clotheslines Keith Hart off the apron. Reed makes the cover on Stallion: One, Two, Three! Doom picks up the victory this week.]

Winners: Doom (Via Pinfall @ 5:45)
Match Rating: C+

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[When the ring is cleared, Gordon Solie walks out and steps in the ring. He says that this week he is out here to introduce two members of the Dangerous Alliance. So he welcomes out Rick Rude and his manager Paul E. Dangerously. Rude and Dangerously walk out from the back, entering the ring. Rude grabs the microphone and shoves Gordon Solie to the side. He looks to the audience with a sneer curling his lips upward. He says that what he would like to have right now is for all of you fat, out-of-shape, Memphis, Tennessee rednecks to keep the noise down while he takes his robe off and shows them exactly what a real man is supposed to look like. He hands the microphone off to Dangerously and then unties the robe, swiveling his hips to boos from the crowd. With the microphone in his hand, Dangerously says that last week he introduced Sting to the man who is going to take his NWA World Heavyweight title. He says that this man is the future reigning, defending NWA World Heavyweight Champion. This man is not only the best looking professional wrestler in the world, he is the best wrestler in the world. He hands the microphone over to Rude for a few words as we can see Gordon Solie just exiting the ring and heading up the ramp. Rude says that when he first spoke with Paul E. Dangerously, he was skeptical about coming to the land of rednecks. But when he heard about a title shot that was something that he couldn't turn down. He says that at WrestleWar there is going to be a new WCW World Heavyweight Champion and that champion is going to be simply Ravishing. He drops the microphone and does another hip swivel before exiting with Paul E.]

Match #5

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20 Minute Time Limit Match
Barry Windham vs. Ricky Steamboat

[Our semi main event match is a contest that could be the main event anywhere in the world as one member of the Horsemen, Barry Windham, steps in the ring with the leader of Steamboat's Squadron, Ricky Steamboat. The Dragon comes out strong in the early goings of the match, catching Windham off-guard with several arm drags and then locking in an armbar on Windham. Windham eventually fights his way up to his feet, grabbing the hair of Steamboat and dragging him back into a corner. Windham drives several knees into the gut of Steamboat before bringing him over with a snap mare. Windham pulls up Steamboat and catches him with a gutwrench suplex, bringing Steamboat to the mat. Windham looks in the nearest corner and raises four fingers. He turns his attention back to Steamboat and continues his control over The Dragon. Windham tosses Steamboat through the ropes to the floor and then follows him out to ringside. He waits for Steamboat to pull himself up and then strikes with a lariat outside the ring. He jaws with a fan at ringside before turning his attention back to Steamboat. He tosses Steamboat back in the ring and Windham joins him inside. Windham puts the boots to Steamboat and then picks him up, dropping him with a scoop slam. Windham adjusts the glove on his right hand and then locks a Clawhold on Steamboat, holding him down to the mat. Steamboat keeps his shoulders up but Windham squeezes on Steamboat's temples with the Clawhold. The crowd gets solidly behind The Dragon, clapping and stomping their feet. Steamboat begins getting the second wind, pulling himself to his feet. He begins throwing punches, breaking the clawhold. The two men charge at each other and a double clothesline sends both men to the mat.]

[The referee begins to count both men down on the mat. Ricky Steamboat is the first man to get to his feet, coming over and pulling up Barry Windham. He shoves Windham to a corner and lays into him with chops. The Dragon pulls out Windham and locks in a crucifix style pin: One, Two, Kickout! The Dragon charges Windham with a clothesline but Windham ducks. Steamboat bounces off the ropes and then leaps with a cross body but Windham catches him and brings him down in a backbreaker. The crowd boos as Windham stands on his feet and continues an assault on Steamboat. At one point, Windham tosses Steamboat over the top rope but Steamboat skins the cat. Steamboat pulls himself back up and into the ring. Windham turns to face The Dragon and Steamboat goes for a dropkick but Windham sidesteps, pushing Steamboat down to the mat. Windham looks to the turnbuckles and grabs Steamboat. He walks over to a corner and lifts Steamboat up on the top turnbuckle. He calls for the Superplex before climbing up top and hooking The Dragon. Steamboat blocks The Superplex! Windham tries again but Steamboat blocks again! Steamboat throws some punches and forearm shots. It's a chop that knocks Windham down to the mat. Steamboat takes a moment and then climbs up to the top turnbuckle. Windham slowly begins to stand and Steamboat leaps -- Diving Cross Body! Steamboat hooks the leg:]

[....1....

....2....

....3!]

Winner: Ricky Steamboat (Via Pinfall @ 16:46)
Match Rating: B

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[With the crowd happy at the win by Ricky Steamboat, we move to a pre-taped promo with Lex Luger and Nikita Koloff standing in front of a WCW logo background. Luger begins by saying that they are not afraid of The Skyscrapers and they have proven it time and time again. He says that he would like to make the challenge for WrestleWar for a rematch between The Skyscrapers, himself and Nikita Koloff. The only caveat there would be that there has to be a winner by pinfall or submission. This means that they will prove who is the best. Nikita Koloff turns to Luger and reminds him that Luger promised him a title shot for coming in to help against The Skyscrapers. Luger says that he knows that but right now they need to focus on Sid Vicious or Dan Spivey. Koloff agrees about that for now. He says that Vicious and Spivey are going to feel the Russian might at WrestleWar. If they accept the challenge, then it will be in a match. If they do not accept the challenge, then the fight will be backstage. He says that they will feel the Russian Nightmare. Koloff and Luger flex as we head to the ring for our main event.]

Match #6

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Non-Title Match
20 Minute Time Limit Match
Ric Flair vs. Sting

[What a main event we have this evening as we see Ric Flair taking on the NWA World Heavyweight Champion Sting in a non-title match. These two veterans of the squared circle step face-to-face in the middle of the ring. Flair releases a 'Whooo' in the face of Sting and Sting responds with an 'Owww!' that knocks Flair back into a corner. Flair looks at Sting for a moment and then struts along one side of the ring. The two men lock up and the power of Sting is shown when he takes control, pushing Flair back into a corner. The referee calls for a clean break but Flair has never been one to listen to a referee. He turns things around and laces Sting's chest with a knife-edge chop! Sting just looks at Flair for a moment. Flair throws another chop and another. Sting responds by flexing and releasing a howl! Flair takes a few steps back and raises his hands, begging off from Sting. But Sting follows him right back into another corner where the NWA World Heavyweight Champion throws some straight right hands. Sting lowers down and sends several shoulders into the ribs of Flair. He backs up and Irish whips Flair to the ropes. Flair comes back and Sting picks him up in a press slam, sending Flair down to the mat. The announcers talk about Flair's back injuries, stemming from a plane accident in 1975. Flair pulls himself up and Sting moves in but Flair rakes him in the eyes. A blinded Sting staggers a moment and Flair strikes with a chop block to the knee, sending Sting down to the mat. Flair backs up and bounces off the ropes -- jumping knee drop on Sting. Flair pulls him in the center of the ring and makes the cover:]

[....1....

....2....

..Kickout!]

[Ric Flair stands up and turns his attention to the knee of the man called Sting. Not surprising to anyone that the next few minutes are spent with Flair in control. Flair stomps hard on the knee and then drapes it across the bottom rope. Flair leaps and sits down on the knee while Sting cries out in pain. Sting holds his knee as Flair struts. Flair turns his attention back to Sting, picking him up and dropping him with a shinbreaker. The Nature Boy picks up Sting and leans him up against a corner. Flair laces into Sting's chest with a knife-edge chop and that chop has a lot more sting than the ones he threw earlier. Flair gets in three knife-edge chops before Sting staggers away from the corner. Sting grabs his knee, sucking in some air as Flair moves in from behind him and trips him to the mat. Flair locks in a kneebar on the knee of Sting. The referee asks Sting if he wants to submit but Sting refuses as the crowd gets completely behind him. Flair releases the kneebar and pulls up Sting. A chant of 'Sting' begins in the crowd as the fans try to give him some momentum. Flair backs Sting in a corner and Irish whips him across to the other. Sting bounces out of that corner and takes down Flair with a clothesline! Sting bounces on one leg as Flair gets up. Sting grabs Flair and sends him into a corner -- Flair flips up and over the turnbuckle, landing on the apron. Flair charges along the apron and climbs to the top turnbuckle where Sting is staggering to meet him. Flair leaps but catches a punch to the gut instead. Flair takes in deep breaths, moving into a corner to keep himself up. Sting backs into the opposite corner -- Stinger Splash! Sting grimaces, grabbing his knee in pain as Flair flops to the mat. Sting grabs the legs of Flair -- Scorpion Deathlock! Sting has the hold locked on and Flair shakes his head, refusing to quit. Sting leans back but someone enters the ring. It's Arn Anderson! The Enforcer grabs Sting -- Anderson DDT! The referee immediately calls for the bell.]

Winner: Sting (Via Disqualification @ 18:05)
Match Rating: B

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[The Four Horsemen pile into the ring and attack Sting! But Sting has some help this week! Here come The Steiner Brothers and Ricky Steamboat! It's a wild pier six brawl between these eight men in the ring! All four corners of the ring are filled with humanity as Ric Flair and Sting are doing battle, Arn Anderson and Ricky Steamboat are fighting, Rick Steiner is hitting Barry Windham with several Steinerlines, Tully Blanchard is striking Scott Steiner in the final corner. The crowd is definitely on the side of Steamboat's Squadron. Suddenly, Brian Pillman explodes from the back with tape around his ribs from the attack last week by the Four Horsemen. Brian Pillman climbs on the apron and leaps into the ring with an Air Pillman that takes down Ric Flair! Pillman gives Steamboat's Squadron the one man advantage and that is enough to tip the scales. The Four Horsemen are all sent out of the ring, including Sting clotheslining Ric Flair over the top rope to the floor. The five men in the ring celebrate as the Four Horsemen regroup outside the ring. A staredown ensues between the two sides as the show comes to a close. We'll see you next week for the WCW Power Hour!]

angeldelayette · September 2, 2016

Wrestling Observer Newsletter

Prediction Contest

This one is going to be run a little bit differently for me. Instead of every three months as I usually do, I will be running the prediction contest every single month. This could change as we move forward but right now I think this will be a fun way to do things.

For those of you who might be new to my diaries and the way I handle prediction contests, here is a brief breakdown. The person or people who score the most correct in their predictions each week receive one win. These wins will reset at the end of the month which is the end of the prediction contest cycle.

1. Beejus=1 Win
2. Crossface=0 Wins
KnowYourEnemy=0 Wins
Uncrewed=0 Wins
horseman4lyfe=0 Wins
Russelrules44=0 Wins
Zergon=0 Wins
Nobby_McDonald=0 Wins

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20 Minute Time Limit Match
Barry Windham vs. Ricky Steamboat
Comments: Barry is kind of the third wheel on Horsemen after Flair and Arn and thus is likely to take some tough losses and this will likely be one of those.

Prediction For Newest Member Of The Four Horsemen: It´s probably going to be some new face but since I have no idea who would be available I just say Stan Hansen simply because he´s one of the few bigger names who don´t seem to have anything much going on.

Unfortunately, Barry is kind of the third wheel right now. Though the third wheel on the Horsemen is better than being the fourth wheel on many other teams/units.

That was an interesting guess on the new Horsemen member. Unfortunately for most, I have to say that I have released The Lariat to AJPW. He was unable to wrestle on my shows due to his commitments to All Japan. I know it would eventually happen in real life, anyway, so I just sped up the process.

Prediction For Newest Member Of The Four Horsemen: AP McCoy. What a horse man he was. Twenty one times champion jump jockey.

You know, I almost chose him too. He was one of my final candidates for Horsemen material.

angeldelayette · September 4, 2016

<div style="text-align:center;">WCW POWER HOUR! (B-Show) Friday Week 2 February 1991 Location: Memorial Auditorium (Mid Atlantic) Attendance: 3,217 Overall Rating: B TV Rating: .29 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42131" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div>-WCW Power Hour begins this week with the Wrestling News Network hosted by Gordon Solie. Solie talks about the upcoming WrestleWar pay-per-view, including a match between Big Van Vader and El Gigante. After talking about the history between the two big men, he sends it to a taped interview with Big Van Vader. Vader says that at WrestleWar, he's going to prove who the man is when he steps in the ring with El Gigante. He says that he's going to make sure that Gigante does not survive the match. Vader throws up the 'V' sign and we head to the ring. -In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Big Van Vader(B-) defeated Pez Whatley(E+) in 6:04 by stoppage when Pez Whatley could not continue...C+ -We are taken to an interview with The Skyscrapers. Sid Vicious says that they are going to accept the challenge issued by Lex Luger and Nikita Koloff but with one thing added. Dan Spivey says the addition is that if they win, or rather WHEN they win, they each get a United States title shot. They say that the ball is in the court of Luger right now. Vicious reminds everyone that he is the master and the ruler of the world. Then we head back to the ring. -In a decent match, Brian Pillman(B-) defeated Buddy Landel(C-) in 6:17 by pinfall with an Air Pillman...B -In a bit of a surprise, we have a debuting wrestler showing up in an interview. That man debuting is Kevin Von Erich of the famous Von Erich family. He says that he is proud to be in WCW and the NWA to follow after the footsteps of his brothers. He talks about his brother being a former NWA World Heavyweight Champion. That is exactly what he aspires to be in the future. He says he is going to do it with Texas Pride and the fight of the Von Erich family. -In a bout that had terrible wrestling and non-existent crowd heat, Kevin Von Erich(C-) defeated Mark Kyle(E) in 5:53 by submission with The Iron Claw...C- -A video begins to play showing Kevin Sullivan as he is walking through the haunted forest. He seems to be unafraid as he moved among the looming limbs of the trees and the darkness of the forest. Swooping down toward him are the flying monkeys but he swats one away and then another. Up ahead of him, some Oompa loompas are grabbed by the flying monkeys and carried away. Sullivan continues forward until he reaches the end of the haunted forest and what appears to be a gate to enter the Emerald City. Sullivan pauses for a moment and walks through the gate as the video comes to an end. -In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Anderson(A*) & Blanchard(B+) defeated The Young Pistols(T-C-, S-D+) in 10:04 when Arn Anderson defeated Steve Armstrong by pinfall with a Spike piledriver...B -Following the victory, Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard celebrate in the ring. They raise four fingers and then Blanchard looks into a camera, warning Doom that they are coming for them and the NWA World Tag Team titles. As they celebrate, the announcers remind us to tune in to WCW Saturday Night tomorrow night on the Superstation. We will see Arn Anderson against Owen Hart for the NWA World Television title and a thirty minute ironman match between Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat. Be there!</div></div><div></div></blockquote></div>

The_CoC · September 4, 2016

Angel... where oh where is Kevin Sullivan going. That angle alone has me hooked mate.

angeldelayette · September 6, 2016

<div style="text-align:center;">Wrestling Observer Newsletter World Championship Wrestling <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42131" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>-WCW Saturday Night comes to you from the Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem North Carolina. What a huge show we have for you this evening, which will feature a 30 minute ironman match pitting Ric Flair against Ricky Steamboat. If Flair wins, The Four Horsemen get the man advantage at War Games. If Steamboat wins, Steamboat's Squadron gets the man advantage at War Games. That makes an already huge match even bigger! -Doom has been issuing an open challenge for a non title match each week here on WCW Saturday Night. This week they will meet a brand new team called The Smooth Operators. Little is known about this team. Even their names have not been released. But it has been made known that these two men have experience as a tag team. Who will they be when they come into this company? Make sure you tune in to the Superstation to find out. -We have gone through the NWA World Television title tournament and we are left with two men moving into the finals. On one side, we have Four Horsemen member and The Enforcer Arn Anderson. On the other side, we have Dungeon Graduate and second generation wrestler Owen Hart. One of these two men will walk away with the NWA World Television title. Anderson went through Dustin Rhodes, Ranger Ross and Sid Vicious to get here. Hart went through Lethal Larry, Bobby Eaton and Michael Wallstreet to get here. Which of these two men become champion? Make sure you tune in or be there! -Plus Larry Zbyszko, Bobby Eaton, Bob Backlund, El Gigante and more. Make sure you tune in! BE THERE!</div></blockquote></div> Prediction Listing NWA World Television Title Match 30 Minute Time Limit Match Arn Anderson vs. Owen Hart Comments: 10 Minute Time Limit Match The State Patrol vs. The Steiner Brothers Comments: Non-Title Match 10 Minute Time Limit Match Doom vs. The Smooth Operators Comments: 10 Minute Time Limit Match Rick Rude vs. Kevin Von Erich Comments: 30 Minute Ironman Match Winning Wrestler Gets A Man Advantage For Their Team At War Games Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat Comments: Comments On Diary In General: === <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="The_CoC" data-cite="The_CoC" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42131" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Angel... where oh where is Kevin Sullivan going. That angle alone has me hooked mate.</div></blockquote> Thanks The_CoC! I am so glad that you're enjoying the Kevin Sullivan angle. It is a little different from some of the other things that I have been doing. I can say that it has a little bit to do with the victory prize that Beejus received for winning the last prediction contest.

The_CoC · September 6, 2016

Prediction Listing

NWA World Television Title Match

30 Minute Time Limit Match

Arn Anderson vs. Owen Hart

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit Match

The State Patrol vs. The Steiner Brothers

Comments:

Non-Title Match

10 Minute Time Limit Match

Doom vs. The Smooth Operators

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit Match

Rick Rude vs. Kevin Von Erich

Comments:

30 Minute Ironman Match

Winning Wrestler Gets A Man Advantage For Their Team At War Games

Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat

Comments:

Comments On Diary In General:

Crossface · September 6, 2016

NWA World Television Title Match

30 Minute Time Limit Match

Arn Anderson vs. Owen Hart

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit Match

The State Patrol vs. The Steiner Brothers

Comments:

Non-Title Match

10 Minute Time Limit Match

Doom vs. The Smooth Operators

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit Match

Rick Rude vs. Kevin Von Erich

Comments:

30 Minute Ironman Match

Winning Wrestler Gets A Man Advantage For Their Team At War Games

Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat

Comments: heel team always has the man advantage in Wargames

Zergon · September 8, 2016

NWA World Television Title Match

30 Minute Time Limit Match

Arn Anderson vs. Owen Hart

Comments: This is a tough one as Owen winning the belt would help him much more than what Arn would benefit from the win. That said, I think that there´s likely to be too big popularity cap for Owen to win this so I go with safer choice and pick Arn.

10 Minute Time Limit Match

The State Patrol vs. The Steiner Brothers

Comments: Not much question on this one.

Non-Title Match

10 Minute Time Limit Match

Doom vs. The Smooth Operators

Comments: I don´t see new team winning here unless you plan to put them straight into tag title match and I don´t think it´s the case here.

10 Minute Time Limit Match

Rick Rude vs. Kevin Von Erich

Comments: Rude ain´t going to drop singles matches right now.

30 Minute Ironman Match

Winning Wrestler Gets A Man Advantage For Their Team At War Games

Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat

Comments: It´s usually the heels who have the advantage and I don´t see why this War Game would be any different.

angeldelayette · September 10, 2016

<div style="text-align:center;">Pro Wrestling Illustrated Arena Reports <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42131" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div>WWF All American Wrestling Saturday Week 1 February 1991 ANGLE: Confrontation involving Tito Santana, The British Bulldog and Jim Powers...C The Bushwhackers defeated Power and Glory...D+ The Mountie defeated Virgil...C Brian Knobbs went to a no contest with Jim Neidhart...C- <div style="text-align:center;">WWF Wrestling Challenge</div> Wednesday Week 2 February 1991 The British Bulldog defeated Dino Bravo by DQ...C Jim Neidhart defeated Tugboat...C- <div style="text-align:center;">WWF Superstars</div> Thursday Week 2 February 1991 ANGLE: Confrontation involving Hulk Hogan and The Million Dollar Man...B+ Virgil defeated Al Burke...D+ ANGLE: Backstage segment with Earthquake, Sgt. Slaughter, The Undertaker and Big Bossman...B- Earthquake and Sgt. Slaughter defeated The Undertaker and Big Bossman...B</div></div><div></div></blockquote></div>

Uncrewed · September 10, 2016

NWA World Television Title Match

30 Minute Time Limit Match

Arn Anderson vs. Owen Hart

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit Match

The State Patrol vs. The Steiner Brothers

Comments:

Non-Title Match

10 Minute Time Limit Match

Doom vs. The Smooth Operators

Comments:

10 Minute Time Limit Match

Rick Rude vs. Kevin Von Erich

Comments:

30 Minute Ironman Match

Winning Wrestler Gets A Man Advantage For Their Team At War Games

Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat

Comments:

Beejus · September 11, 2016

Owen Hart - I'm going to assume that you're able to keep Owen, that the WWF didn't come for him. "Double A" is more suited to go after the US or Tag titles really, so Hart gets the win of his life by taking this home.

Steiner Brothers

Doom

Rick Rude

Ric Flair - Because of course the heel team gets the advantage.

angeldelayette · September 12, 2016

<div style="text-align:center;">WCW SATURDAY NIGHT! Saturday Week 2 February 1991 Location: Lawrence Joel Coliseum (Mid Atlantic) Attendance: 14,407 Overall Rating: A TV Rating: 3.69 Match #1 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42131" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/ArnAnderson.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/USPW_14/VS.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/OwenHart.jpg NWA World Television Title Match 30 Minute Time Limit Match Arn Anderson vs. Owen Hart [WCW Saturday Night begins with the name that is on the marquee, that is professional wrestling. This is the finals of the NWA World Television title tournament that sees Arn Anderson take on Owen Hart. When the bell sounds, Anderson walks toward Hart and shoves four fingers in Hart's face. Hart slaps Anderson's hand away and begins throwing some punches. Then he hits Anderson with a dropkick, having Anderson crawl backward in the corner, calling for a timeout. Anderson pulls himself up and meets Hart in the center of the ring. The two men talk for a moment and then lock up. Anderson manages to grab a wristlock on Hart and focuses his attention on the right arm of Owen Hart. The next few minutes are spent with Anderson focusing on that right arm. Anderson locks a hammerlock on Hart and then picks him up -- Hammerlock Body Slam. Anderson makes a cover: One, Two, Kickout! Anderson works on Hart, keeping him grounded on the mat. The Enforcer lifts Hart and brings him back down on the mat with a single arm DDT. Hart grabs the right arm, writhing in pain. Anderson stands up and begins to stomp Hart on the shoulder and then the wrist. Anderson yanks Hart up and sends him to the ropes -- Spinning Spinebuster! Anderson drags his thumb across his throat and then makes the cover, hooking the leg as the referee drops down to make the count:] [....1.... ....2.... ...Shoulder Up!] [Around the eleven minute mark is when things begin shifting toward the favor of Owen Hart. Arn Anderson locks on a rear chinlock and the fans get solidly in the corner of Hart. Hart begins to work his way to his feet. He twists in the rear chinlock and brings Anderson down with a belly-to-back suplex. Both men lie on the mat for a few long moments before they begin to stir. When they reach their feet, Hart begins to speed up the tempo. He catches Anderson with a dropkick. He motions to the crowd before striking Anderson with the enzuigiri! Anderson drops on the mat and Hart goes up to the top turnbuckle. Hart leaps from the top -- diving headbutt! That move was taken from the playbook of The Dynamite Kid. Hart gets to his feet and pulls up Anderson. He swings around behind the Enforcer -- German Suplex! Hart holds the bridge: One, Two, Kickout! Hart swings up to his feet and uses some catlike agility to get to the top turnbuckle. Hart waits for Anderson to get to his feet. Hart leaps and Anderson avoids the Missile Dropkick! Hart hits the mat hard on the back of his head. Anderson picks up Hart and sends him to the ropes, lowering his head -- Hart flips over Anderson and brings him down with a trip from behind. Hart quickly leaps to the top turnbuckle, waiting for Anderson to get to his feet for the second time -- Missile Dropkick! The Missile Dropkick connects on The Enforcer! Hart makes the cover, hooking the leg:] [....1.... ....2.... ....3!] Winner: Owen Hart (Via Pinfall @ 17:28) Match Rating: B+</div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42131" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/RickySteamboat.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/RickSteiner.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/ScottSteiner.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/BrianPillman.jpg<div style="text-align:right;"></div> [Following the biggest win of Owen Hart's career so far, we move to a pre-taped video featuring Ricky Steamboat, The Steiner Brothers and Brian Pillman standing behind a chain link fence. The Dog-Faced Gremlin Rick Steiner moves around in a circle, barking. He says that they are headed toward one of the highlights of the year when they climb into War Games against The Four Horsemen. He says that War Games is unlike any other match he has ever been in. There are no pinfalls, no disqualifications, no countouts. He says that he and his brother are ready for this contest. Scott Steiner says that men have gone into War Games and they've never been the same again. Teams like The Midnight Express, The Road Warriors and The Fabulous Freebirds. But that's what they are prepared for. They are ready to go into war and come out on the other side with a victory. Ricky Steamboat adds to the promo that tonight he is going to win them the one man advantage when he takes on his old rival Ric Flair in a 30 minute Ironman match. He says that Flair has given him some of his best matches but tonight The Dragon is going to be unleashed.]</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42131" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/JimRoss.jpg<div style="text-align:right;"></div> http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/AlexandraYork.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/MichaelWallstreet.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/TerrenceTaylor.jpg http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/DustinRhodes.jpg [From the pre-taped video, we move to the interview area where Jim Ross tells everyone that he hopes they are enjoying WCW Saturday Night tonight. He then is joined by the three members of The York Foundation. Ross then sends us back a couple of weeks where we see The York Foundation attack Dustin Rhodes. Ross asks The York Foundation about this attack. Alexandra York says that anyone who doesn't join The York Foundation is against The York Foundation. But that she is assembling only the best talent and she has proven that by the fact that her two men are the United States Tag Team Champions. She says there might have been a couple of glitches in the computer but she has updated her software and now The York Foundation will be unbeatable. Her presence is interrupted by the arrival of Dustin Rhodes. Rhodes says that he hasn't forgotten what those two men did to him a couple of weeks back. He has had to live with the scars of that attack every single day. He says he wants the opportunity to get revenge and he wants that opportunity at WrestleWar. Michael Wallstreet points out that Rhodes doesn't have a tag team partner and the fact of the matter is that they have to defend their belts on pay-per-view. Rhodes says he thought about that same thing so he went to his father to find a partner. He says that he now has a partner and the championship committee has granted his request for the match. Terrence Taylor asks Rhodes who his partner is and Rhodes smiles before responding that his partner is the legendary Wahoo McDaniel! Taylor shakes his head, proclaiming that they won't have the match! Alexandra York holds her men back and then holds up the laptop, putting information in it and telling her men that it's time to go and they will see each other at WrestleWar. Jim Ross sends us up to the ring for our second match of the night.]</div></blockquote> Match #2 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42131" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/BuddyLeeParker.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/JamesEarlWright.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/USPW_14/VS.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/RickSteiner.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/ScottSteiner.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> 10 Minute Time Limit Match The State Patrol vs. The Steiner Brothers [Our second match of the night features two veteran tag teams in The State Patrol and The Steiner Brothers. The match is a very slow, plodding match. It almost seems that it was to calm the crowd a little bit during the show. The match is dominated by the two men who will be entering War Games at WrestleWar 1991. Rick Steiner catches Lt. James Earl Wright with an early Steinerline and then an overhead belly-to-belly suplex. Scott comes in and shows his ability when he sends Wright to the ropes and catches him with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. In comes the Sarge and he is caught by Scott and thrown with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex. Scott turns his attention back to Wright and shows his power with a delayed vertical suplex on the Lieutenant. Scott calls for the ending and tags in big brother Rick. Rick heads to the top turnbuckle while Scott lifts Wright in the electric chair position. He turns facing away from his brother and Rick comes flying off the top turnbuckle with a top rope bulldog on Wright! The move known as The Steinerizer plants Wright on the mat. Scott hits the Sarge with a Steinerline as Rick covers Wright: One, Two, Three! A big momentum gaining win for The Steiner Brothers!] Winners: The Steiner Brothers (Via Pinfall @ 6:17) Match Rating: C</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42131" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/ElGigante.jpg<div style="text-align:right;"></div> [We are now shown security tape footage from the backstage area of the Lawrence Joel Coliseum. This footage shows the 7'7" El Gigante walking down a hallway. He turns and opens a door which leads into his locker room and the camera follows him inside. Inside, the locker room is a complete mess. There's clothes on the floor, gym bags strewn all around and lockers pushed down on the floor. Gigante does not look like a happy giant when he sees the damage that is done to his locker room. Spray painted in red on one wall is a single name, showing the name of the man who did this and that man is Big Van Vader! Gigante slams a hand against the wall and releases an angry growl. This might be the angriest we've ever seen El Gigante. He turns and walks out of the locker room and head back to the ring area.]</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42131" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/RicFlair.jpg<div style="text-align:right;"></div> http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/BrianPillman.jpg [back at the ringside area, the theme to 2001 begins to play and the crowd gets on their feet, releasing boos as out from the back comes 'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair! The leader of the Four Horsemen walks toward the ring with confidence in his step. Flair enters the ring and is given a microphone. Flair begins by saying that he heard there's a party going on in Winston-Salem tonight. Flair struts across the ring before releasing a 'Whooo!' Flair says that the party is going to celebrate the Four Horsemen winning the man advantage tonight. You are looking at the man who was born with the golden spoon in his mouth. This is the man that lives in the big house on the big side of town. I wear the finest clothes that money can buy. I am custom made from head to toe. He points to someone in the audience. You better listen up, fat boy, because my shoes cost more than your trailer. Tonight, Ricky Steamboat, the man who is a family man. While you're sitting at home sipping on sippy cups with your kids, The Nature Boy is out Whooo Whoooing the finest women in each and every town we enter. Remember, ladies, Space Mountain might be the oldest ride in the park but it's still got the longest lines. Whooo! Tonight, the bottom line is...Flair is interrupted by the sudden arrival of one of his War Games opponents, Brian Pillman!] [brian Pillman walks out and enters the ring, coming face-to-face with a surprised Ric Flair. Pillman grabs a microphone but Flair speaks before Pillman can say anything. He tells Pillman not to embarrass himself. He says that Pillman needs to turn around and walk to the back and stay at the kiddie table. Pillman says that at WrestleWar he's not going to be at the kids table. He's going to be in the ring with Ric Flair and the rest of the Four Horsemen. He says that he's not backing down from anyone and that includes the great Ric Flair. Yes, Flair is a multi-time World Champion. Yes, Flair has done more in his career than almost anyone. But, Pillman says, he is just that much better than Ric Flair right now. Pillman says he is going to prove it next week. He challenges Ric Flair to a match next week right here on WCW Saturday Night. Flair starts to laugh and motions to the back, saying that Brian Pillman won't make it to next week. Out from the back comes Arn Anderson, Barry Windham and Tully Blanchard! The Four Horsemen enter the ring, backing Pillman into a corner. Then cheers break out from the crowd as Pillman is joined in the ring by Ricky Steamboat and The Steiner Brothers! The fight is on between these two teams that will meet in War Games! Officials and wrestlers burst out from the back but they don't make it to the ring before Flair catches Pillman with a chop block to the knee. The Horsemen and Steamboat's Squadron have to be separated by a large amount of officials.]</div></blockquote> Match #3 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42131" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/ButchReed.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/RonSimmons.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/TeddyLong.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/USPW_14/VS.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/EddieGuerrero.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/ArtBarr.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> Non-Title Match 10 Minute Time Limit Match Doom vs. The Smooth Operators [The tag team known as The Smooth Operators turns out to be the team of Eddie Guerrero and Art Barr. A team that has had success in Mexico and is now trying out here in the United States against the NWA World Tag Team Champions Doom. The speed of The Smooth Operators is definitely on display in this match. Barr scores a two count on Butch Reed following a belly-to-belly suplex. He tags in Eddie Guerrero and Guerrero keeps up the quick pace against the champions. Guerrero catches Reed with a headscissors takedown. Guerrero goes for the Tornado DDT but gets thrown off by Reed. Reed brings Guerrero down with a clothesline and tags in Ron Simmons. Simmons comes in and brings Guerrero into the corner of Doom. Simmons catches Guerrero with shoulders to the gut and then he brings him over with a delayed vertical suplex. Simmons shows off his muscles to boos from the crowd. Teddy Long yells at him to keep on Guerrero. Simmons picks up Guerrero and Irish whips him into a neutral corner. Simmons follows him in but hits turnbuckle instead as Guerrero moves out of the way. Guerrero begins crawling toward his corner and Simmons grabs him by the knee. Both men climb to their feet and Guerrero strikes with an enzuigiri. Guerrero crawls toward his corner and tags in Barr! Simmons tags in Butch Reed and the two fresh men go at each other. Barr with a dropkick to Reed and then to Simmons. He gets the crowd fired up behind him. All four men enter the ring and it's a brawl that has the referee distracted. With the referee not watching, Teddy Long trips Art Barr as Barr bounces off the ropes. Reed climbs to the second turnbuckle -- Diving Shoulderblock! Reed gets the referee's attention and covers Barr: One, Two, Three! Doom wins but it was much more difficult than some might have thought.] Winners: Doom (Via Pinfall @ 6:29) Match Rating: C+</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42131" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/BobBacklund.jpg<div style="text-align:right;"></div> http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/LarryZbyszko.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/BobbyEaton.jpg [The security cameras in the backstage area flare up once again. These cameras show Bob Backlund doing some squat thrusts in the locker room area. The locker room door is opened and Backlund is assaulted by two members of the Dangerous Alliance: Larry Zbyszko and Bobby Eaton! The crowd boos in the background as Zbyszko slams Backlund against a locker. Eaton hits with a straight left jab. Zbyszko kicks Backlund in the gut and brings him over his knee with a backbreaker. Eaton backs up and sharply kicks Backlund in the skull! Zbyszko drops Backlund to the floor and adds in a few more stomps for good measure. Zbyszko can be heard telling Backlund that this is for the big mistake that he made in not joining the Dangerous Alliance. Backlund is sucking in some air, obviously in pain. Zbyszko and Eaton walk away as we head back to the ringside area.]</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42131" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/RickRude.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/PaulEDangerously.jpg<div style="text-align:right;"></div> [The crowd boos as Rick Rude and Paul E. Dangerously are introduced as coming down to the ring. Rude enters the ring with a scowl on his face and Dangerously hands him the microphone. Rude tells them to cut his music. He looks around at the audience for a moment and says 'What I would like to have right now is for all you fat, out-of-shape Greensboro hillbillies to keep the noise down while I take my robe off and show you what a real man is supposed to look like. Hit my music!' The music comes back on and Rude slowly unties his robe and then slides it off, letting it pool on the ground around his feet. Dangerously picks up the robe and then Rude puts his hands behind his hand and gyrates his hips. The boos from this crowd echo throughout the arena. Dangerously exits the ring and it's time for Rude's match.]</div></blockquote> Match #4 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42131" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/RickRude.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/PaulEDangerously.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/USPW_14/VS.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/KevinVonErich.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> 10 Minute Time Limit Match Rick Rude vs. Kevin Von Erich [sting, the NWA World Heavyweight Champion, comes to ringside and joins the commentary team early on during this match as Rick Rude steps in the ring against Kevin Von Erich. The match is a lot closer than some might think, with Von Erich nearly scoring a pinfall victory with a diving crossbody. Paul E. Dangerously manages to distract Von Erich, leading to Rude catching him with a high knee in the back that sends Von Erich to the floor at ringside right in front of the commentary booth. Rude exits the ring and grabs Von Erich, ramming him back-first into the ring apron. Rude slips in behind Von Erich and brings him down on the mats with a belly-to-back suplex. Rude sends Von Erich back into the ring and gets into an argument with Sting. The two exchange words before Rude shoves Sting to the ground. Rude slides back in the ring and sets up Von Erich -- Rude Awakening neckbreaker! Rude makes a cover by laying across Von Erich on his back: One, Two, Three!] Winner: Rick Rude (Via Pinfall @ 8:29) Match Rating: B-</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42131" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/RickRude.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/PaulEDangerously.jpg<div style="text-align:right;"></div> http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/Sting.jpg [As soon as the bell sounds, Sting slides in under the bottom rope and goes right after Rick Rude! Sting trips up Rude with a double leg takedown and begins throwing punches. Rude reverses things, throwing punches to the NWA World Heavyweight Champion! Sting flips Rude off him and stands back up, while Rude slides backward on the mat. Sting releases a howl and Rude pulls himself up by the ropes. The two men stare each other down for a tense moment with Paul E. Dangerously sneaking around into the ring behind Sting. Dangerously raises that cell phone of his but Sting turns and catches Dangerously by the wrist. Dangerously's eyes go wide and Rude moves in behind Sting -- Sting moves and Rude catches Dangerously with a clothesline! Rude can't believe it! Guess years of dealing with the Four Horsemen has given Sting good peripheral vision. Sting throws punches to Rude, knocking him back against the ropes -- clothesline over the top rope and Rude falls to the mats outside the ring. Sting turns back to Dangerously and tosses him through the ropes to Rude. Sting celebrates inside the ring to some cheers from this capacity crowd.]</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42131" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/KevinSullivan.jpg<div style="text-align:right;"></div> [A video begins to play, the same video that was shown on the WCW Power Hour. This shows Kevin Sullivan as he is walking through the haunted forest. He seems to be unafraid as he moved among the looming limbs of the trees and the darkness of the forest. Swooping down toward him are the flying monkeys but he swats one away and then another. Up ahead of him, some Oompa loompas are grabbed by the flying monkeys and carried away. Sullivan continues forward until he reaches the end of the haunted forest and what appears to be a gate to enter the Emerald City. Sullivan pauses for a moment and walks through the gate as the video comes to an end.]</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42131" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/SidVicious.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/AlexandraYork.jpg<div style="text-align:right;"></div> [Those security cameras backstage are at it again with Sid Vicious. The member of The Skyscrapers is backstage standing nearby where Alexandra York is typing on her laptop. Vicious is looking at her with a smile on his lips, a rare thing for a guy like Vicious. Vicious slowly walks over to York and says 'HEY! WHATCHA DOIN?' York looks startled and then turns to slowly look up toward Vicious. She looks him in the eyes and says that she is working on updating her computer. Vicious looks absolutely clueless when it comes to computers. 'WANNA DATE?!?!' he asks her or yells at her is maybe a better way to say it. She takes a few moments before responding that she thought he wanted to date Missy Hyatt. Vicious says that she is prettier. York seems to blush and she says she will look at her schedule and get back to him on when she can see him. Vicious says 'OKAY!' and then walks off as York seems to give him a long look as he walks away.]</div></blockquote> COMING NEXT WEEK! http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/RicFlair.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/USPW_14/VS.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/BrianPillman.jpg Match #5 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42131" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/RicFlair.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/USPW_14/VS.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/RickySteamboat.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> 30 Minute Ironman Match Winning Wrestler Gets A Man Advantage For Their Team At War Games Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat [it is main event time and what a main event we have for you this evening. This main event features two of the best wrestlers in the world in a 30 minute Ironman match. Whoever wins this match wins the man advantage for his team at War Games. Ric Flair comes out in his blue and white robe, entering the ring and drawing boos from this crowd. Flair raises four fingers and then struts and releases a 'Whooo!' Ricky Steamboat comes out and next and comes to the ring, high fiving the fans before going to the apron and then posing on the top turnbuckle. Steamboat drops down and looks across toward his opponent this evening. The two men stare each other down as referee Tommy Young calls for the bell. The two men circle each other in the ring before locking up. Flair presses his forearm to the face of Steamboat, pushing him back in a corner. He lays in with a chop to the chest of Steamboat! He grabs Steamboat by the arm -- Irish whip -- Reversed! -- Flair flips up and over the turnbuckle, landing on the apron. He runs along the apron, taking a clothesline from Steamboat to knock him off the apron and to the floor. Steamboat takes a step back, letting the referee begin to count Flair out on the outside. Flair climbs in at the nine count and charges Steamboat -- Arm Drag! A second arm drag by Steamboat! Flair pops back up and runs right into a dropkick. Flair staggers back into a corner, calling a timeout. Steamboat doesn't give him a timeout. Instead, moving over and kicking Flair in the gut. He pulls Flair out and lifts him up, bringing him down in a delayed vertical suplex. Steamboat bounces off the ropes -- leaping elbow drop! Steamboat makes a cover: One, Two, Kickout! Steamboat looks to wear Flair down, locking in an armbar. With Steamboat in firm control of the contest, the announcers let everyone know that ten minutes have passed so far. Twenty minutes left in the contest. So far there have been no falls.] [Ricky Steamboat has been focusing his attention on the right arm of Ric Flair, using arm drags and armbars on The Nature Boy. Flair fights his way to his feet following an armbar and grabs Steamboat by the hair, dragging him to a corner. Flair breaks the armbar and catches Steamboat with a knee to the gut. Flair kicks Steamboat in the right knee before lifting him up and bringing him down with a shinbreaker. Thirteen minutes into the match, Flair brings Steamboat to the mat with a double arm suplex. He rolls up Steamboat, placing his feet on the ropes: One, Two, Three! Ric Flair leads 1-0! The referee separates the two men following the pinfall and then starts the match once again. Flair ends up with Steamboat in a corner and begins lacing his chest with hard knife-edge chops. Flair trips Steamboat and leaves the ring, pulling Steamboat to the ring post. Flair grabs Steamboat by the leg and then swings it, striking the ring post with Steamboat's knee! Steamboat cries out in pain, grabbing the knee. At around the sixteen minute mark, Flair has re-entered the ring and he locks Steamboat in the Figure 4 Leglock! Flair reaches up and grabs the middle rope for added leverage. He breaks from the ropes before the referee can see him and then tells the referee to ask again. Flair grabs the ropes and Steamboat has no choice but to submit so that he can continue this match. Ric Flair is leading Ricky Steamboat 2-0!] [With the break between falls, we have reached the twenty minute mark. Only ten minutes left. The announcement seems to light a fire under Ricky Steamboat. The two men are up on their feet and Steamboat lays into Flair with chops of his own! Steamboat sends Flair to the ropes and catches him with a snap powerslam! He makes the cover: One, Two, Kickout! Around the twenty two minute mark, Steamboat locks Flair in the elevated double chicken wing! Flair shakes his head, refusing to submit. One minute into the hold, Flair finally submits and Steamboat releases the hold. Ric Flair is leading Ricky Steamboat 2-1! The two men are quickly to their feet and Steamboat goes right after Flair. The Dragon hears that there's only five minutes left and he lifts Flair up in the electric chair position, dropping him backward and then grabbing his knee. Flair really worked on that knee earlier in the match. Steamboat knows that he's running out of time. He manages a second wind, pulling himself up. He exits to the apron and pulls himself up the turnbuckles. He knows he needs a big move to tie the falls. Flair slowly begins to pull himself up and staggers around as Steamboat leaps -- Diving Crossbody -- Flair uses the momentum to flip things over so that he lands on top. He pops up and grabs the legs of Steamboat -- Figure -- NO! Steamboat rolls him into a small package: One, Two, Kickout! One minute left in the match! One minute! Steamboat pulls himself up and charges Flair -- Crucifix pin: One, Two, Kickout! Flair ducks a Steamboat clothesline and hooks The Dragon -- Belly-To-Back Suplex into a pin: One, Two, Three! Ric Flair leads Ricky Steamboat 3-1! Shortly after that pinfall, the bell sounds to end the Ironman match.] Winner: Ric Flair (Via 3 Falls To 1 @ 30:00) Match Rating: B+</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42131" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_1991/RicFlair.jpg<div style="text-align:right;"></div> [The match is over and Ric Flair wins the match for the Four Horsemen! It will be The Four Horsemen holding the one man advantage over Steamboat's Squadron. Flair rolls out of the ring to keep out of the grasp of Ricky Steamboat. Flair smiles and begins strutting outside the ring, pointing to the ring and Steamboat. Flair raises four fingers and begins backing up the ramp as Steamboat slaps the mat in frustration. Flair gets his arms raised, moving all the way to the top of the ramp before disappearing. Inside the ring, Steamboat limps to the side of the ring and slips out. He high fives some fans as the announcers remind us that next week we are going to see Ric Flair go one on one with Brian Pillman! What a match that should be! We are only eight days away from WCW WrestleWar and War Games!] <div style="text-align:center;">[Make sure you be there!]</div></div></blockquote></div>

angeldelayette · September 12, 2016

<div style="text-align:center;">Wrestling Observer Newsletter Prediction Contest <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42131" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>This one is going to be run a little bit differently for me. Instead of every three months as I usually do, I will be running the prediction contest every single month. This could change as we move forward but right now I think this will be a fun way to do things. For those of you who might be new to my diaries and the way I handle prediction contests, here is a brief breakdown. The person or people who score the most correct in their predictions each week receive one win. These wins will reset at the end of the month which is the end of the prediction contest cycle. 1. Beejus=2 Wins 2. Crossface=0 Wins KnowYourEnemy=0 Wins Uncrewed=0 Wins horseman4lyfe=0 Wins Russelrules44=0 Wins Zergon=0 Wins Nobby_McDonald=0 Wins The_CoC=0 Wins</div></blockquote></div>

angeldelayette · September 13, 2016

<div style="text-align:center;">WCW POWER HOUR! (B-Show) Friday Week 3 February 1991 Location: Generic Venue (Alberta) Attendance: 83 Overall Rating: C TV Rating: .28 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42131" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div>-In a bout that had terrible wrestling and non-existent crowd heat, Owen Hart(C+) defeated Pat Rose(E-) in 5:32 by pinfall with a Missile Dropkick. Owen Hart makes defence number 1 of his NWA World Television title...C- -A video begins to play showcasing the return of The Rock 'N' Roll Express! They talk about how rock and roll will live forever. Therefore, The Rock 'N' Roll Express will live forever. He says they are going to relive their dream tomorrow night on WCW Saturday Night when they step up to challenge Doom. Ricky Morton says that he has a better tag team partner this time than he had the last time he faced Doom. They say that their rock and roll dreams will come true at WrestleWar. -In an abysmal match, Dustin Rhodes(D) defeated Jim Clontz(E-) in 6:11 by pinfall with a Running Bulldog...D -A video begins and Kevin Sullivan's journey comes to an end inside the dark castle. The castle is empty except for a large man known as Oz. Oz says that the wizard is gone. He says that some girl scared the wizard off. Yeah, they hate that girl. But he is here. He asks Kevin Sullivan to pick a card. Kevin Sullivan does and a ghost passes by him, placing two fingers over it's heart. Oz says that Kevin Sullivan's card is the two of hearts. Kevin Sullivan is mystified and says he wants to bring Oz to WCW. -In a terrible match, Buddy Landel(D-) defeated Keith Hart(D+) in 6:07 by pinfall with a Corkscrew Elbow Drop...D+ -A video plays with Paul E. Dangerously hyping The Dangerous Alliance and their upcoming match against The Smooth Operators. Dangerously calls Bobby Eaton and Larry Zbyszko an even tougher tag team challenge than Doom was last week for Eddie Guerrero and Art Barr. Dangerously adds in that The Dangerous Alliance is on a roll and will continue to roll right through and past The Smooth Operators. -In a bout that had decent wrestling but non-existent crowd heat, Larry Zbyszko© and Bobby Eaton(C-) defeated The Smooth Operators(A-D-, E-D+) in 10:26 when Bobby Eaton defeated Eddie Guerrero by pinfall with an Alabama Jam...C -Before the show ends, it shows some people moving along a sidewalk. A large shadow begins to slowly overtake them, covering the sidewalk. The adults begin to cower in fear of this large man that stands before them. Stomps can be heard as the man is coming closer and closer. The camera begins to pan slowly up this man and then it falls to the ground as we hear this man striking the cameraman. ??? Coming Soon to WCW Power Hour.</div></div><div></div></blockquote></div>

angeldelayette · September 14, 2016

<div style="text-align:center;">Wrestling Observer Newsletter World Championship Wrestling <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42131" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>-WCW Saturday Night comes to you from the Denver Coliseum in Denver, Colorado. We are less than twenty four hours away from WCW WrestleWar 1991. What a show we should have for you this evening. Two of the participants in the War Games match will fight tonight as Ric Flair goes one on one with Brian Pillman. This could be one of the biggest victories in the career of Flyin' Brian. Or it could be a nightmare heading into War Games in one day. -We learned on WCW Power Hour that The Rock 'N' Roll Express have decided to team up once again. On this WCW Saturday Night, they will take on the World Tag Team Champions Doom. If they can beat the champs, they will have earned a title shot at WrestleWar 1991. Teddy Long, the manager of Doom, doesn't seem to be worrying all that much about the Express, though. -There will be a huge Press Conference this afternoon featuring the representative of the WCW Championship Committee, Eric Bischoff. We have yet to be told what this press conference is about but WCW Saturday Night will be there and we will air the press conference on Saturday Night. -A big tag team match will be part of the show this evening when the team of Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard, two of the Four Horsemen, take on The Steiner Brothers. They will both be looking for momentum as we head toward WrestleWar and War Games. -Plus Rick Rude, Sting, Kevin Von Erich and more. Make sure you tune in! BE THERE!</div></blockquote></div> Prediction Listing 15 Minute Time Limit Match Anderson & Blanchard vs. The Steiner Brothers Comments: World Television Title Match 10 Minute Time Limit Match Owen Hart defends vs. Buddy Landel Comments: 15 Minute Time Limit Match Barry Windham vs. Bob Backlund Comments: If Rock 'N' Roll Express Win, They Receive A World Tag Team Title Match At WrestleWar Non-Title Match 10 Minute Time Limit Match Doom vs. The Rock 'N' Roll Express Comments: 30 Minute Time Limit Match Ric Flair vs. Brian Pillman Comments: Comments On Diary In General:

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