WCW vs. nWo - The War Begins... Again

Mildly_Amusing · August 4, 2016

The Office of Ted Turner, Atlanta, GA

10th November 1997

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"Mr. Turner, trust me on this." Eric Bischoff has all of his usual swagger but still knew better than to call his boss by his first name. One of the richest men in the world sat on the other side of the desk.

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"You really think this will work? What about that fiasco in January?" Eric had been expecting that very question.

"You're right Mr. Turner absolutely but that was just teething problems now I've had time to fine tune it to prepare it in detail, this time it will not fail."

"It is a lot of money" said the billionaire

"Money we'll make back tens times over!" Eric replied! "Business is booming for us right now based on my idea. Starrcade is going to make us a small fortune, but what Starrcade makes will be nothing compared to this."

Mr. Tuner sat silently for a while.

"It will help us take down McMahon once and for all..."

Eric words hung in the air as Turner remained silent. Then he said the words that would go down in history as a defining moment of professional wrestling.

"Let's do it."

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WRESTLING OBSERVER NEWSLETTER

NOVEMBER 1997

SPECIAL EDITION!

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by David Meltzer

The wrestling world is still in shock from the unbelievable end tothis month's WWF Pay Per View, where Bret Hart appeared to be legitimately screwed out of the WWF championship by Vince McMahon. The WWF is apparently seeking to capitalise on the drama by turning McMahon into an on screen super villain. Many talents in the WWF locker room are reportedly dissatisfied with the way Bret Hart was treated with there being several walkouts.

We've heard rumblings of huge news coming from WCW on the first Nitro of December. Speculation ranges from a Bret Hart debut (unlikely though he is headed there) to some sort of announcement. Of note, one independent wrestler who won't be named said WCW approached him for a "new" project, but he wouldn't give further details when pressed.

It looks as though this is shaping up to be an interesting era in professional wrestling.

Mildly_Amusing · August 4, 2016

SHOW HISTORY

1997

December

WCW Nitro #116

Mildly_Amusing · August 4, 2016

TITLE HISTORY

WCW World Heavyweight Championship
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Current Champion: HOLLYWOOD HOGAN (3rd Reign)
Held since 9th August 1997

Defences:

Lost to the Giant via DQ (24/11/1997 at Nitro #115 in Saginaw, MI)
Lost to Diamond Dallas Page via DQ(27/10/1997 at Nitro #111 in San Diego, CA)

RECORDS
Most Reigns: Ric Flair (5 times)
Longest Reign: Hulk Hogan (469 Days)
Shortest Reign: Lex Luger (5 Days)

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship
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Current Champion: CURT HENNIG (1st Reign)
Held since 15th September 1997

Defences:

Lost to DDP via DQ (25/11/1997 at Saturday Night in Toledo, OH)
Lost to Ray Traylor via DQ (24/11/1997 at Nitro #115 in Saginaw. MI)
Defeated Ric Flair (23/11/1997 at World War 3 in Auburn Hills, MI)
Lost to Lex Luger via DQ (17/11/1997 at Nitro #114 in Cincinatti, OH)
Lost to DDP via DQ (10/11/1997 at Nitro #113 in Memphis, TN)
Defeated Lex Luger via DQ (03/11/1997 at Nitro #112 in Philadelphia, PA)
Defeated Booker T via DQ (27/10/1997 at Nitro #111 in San Diego, CA)
Defeated Ric Flair via DQ (26/10/1997 at Halloween Havoc in Las Vegas, NV)
Defeated Dean Malenko (20/10/1997 at Nitro #110 in Biloxi, MS)
Defeated Diamond Dallas Page via DQ (13/10/1997 at Nitro #109 in Tampa, FL)
Lost to Chris Benoit via DQ (06/10/1997 at WCW Pro in Orlando, FL)
Defeated Chris Benoit (05/10/97 at Nitro #108 in Minneapolis, MN)
Lost to Chris Benoit via DQ (1/10/1997 at Saturday Night in Dalton, GA)
Lost to the Giant via DQ (29/09/1997 at Nitro #107 in Worchester, MA)
Defeated Jeff Jarrett (22/09/1997 at Nitro #106 in Salt Lake City, UT)

RECORDS
Most Reigns: Ric Flair (6 times)
Longest Reign: Lex Luger (523 Days)
Shortest Reign: Steve Austin (Less Than 1 Day)

WCW World Television Championship
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Current Champion: Saturn (1st Reign)
Held since 3rd November 1997

Defences:

Defeated Disco Inferno (23/11/1997 at World War 3 in Auburn Hills, MI)
Defeated Scotty Riggs (17/11/1997 at Nitro #114 in Cincinatti, OH)
Defeated Chris Benoit (10/11/1997 at Nitro #113 in Memphis, TN)

RECORDS
Most Reigns: Paul Jones & Ivan Koloff (5 times)
Longest Reign: Tully Blanchard (353 Days)
Shortest Reign: Lex Luger (1 Day)

WCW Cruiserweight Championship
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Current Champion: Eddie Guerrero (2nd Reign)
Held since 10th November 1997

Defences:

Defeated Rey Misterio Jr. (23/11/1997 at World War 3 in Auburn Hills, MI)
Drew Dean Malenko via Double Count out (17/11/1997 at Nitro #114 in Cincinatti, OH)

RECORDS
Most Reigns: Dean Malenko (3 times)
Longest Reign: Syxx (125 Days)
Shortest Reign: Alex Wright, Rey Mysterio Jr. & Scotty Flamingo (15 Days)

WCW World Tag Team Championships
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Current Champion: THE STEINER BROTHERS (3rd Reign)
Held since 31th October 1997

Defences:

Defeated Disorderly Conduct (24/11/1997 at WCW Nitro #115 in Saginaw, MI)
Defeated The Blue Bloods (23/11/1997 at World War 3 in Auburn Hills, MI)
Defeated The Public Enemy in a Philadelphia Street Fight (03/11/1997 at WCW Nitro #112 in Philadelphia, PA)
Defeated The Public Enemy (27/10/1997 at WCW Nitro #111 in San Diego, CA)

RECORDS
Most Reigns: Harlem Heat (7 times)
Longest Reign: The Outsiders (231 Days)
Shortest Reign: Harlem Heat and Lex Luger & The Giant (Both 1 Day)

WORLD WAR 3
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Last Winner: Scott Hall
Won on 23rd November 1997

Previous Winners:

The Giant (1996)
Randy Savage (1995)

GOLDBERG'S STREAK TRACKER
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9-0

Defeated Bobby Eaton (02/11/1997 at WCW House Show in Norfolk, VA)
Defeated Bobby Eaton (01/11/1997 at WCW House Show in Salem, VA)
Defeated Wrath (20/10/1997 at WCW Nitro #110 in Biloxi, MS)
Defeated Scotty Riggs (13/10/1997 at WCW Nitro #109 in Tampa, FL)
Defeated Manny Fernandez (10/10/1997 at WCW Main Event in Orlando, FL)
Deafeted Road Block (01/10/1997 at WCW Saturday Night in Dalton, GA)
Defeated The Barbarian (29/09/1997 at WCW Nitro #107 in Worchester, MA)
Defeated Hugh Morrus (22/09/1997 at WCW Nitro #106 in Salt Lake City, UT)
Defeated Buddy Landel (24/06/1997 at WCW Saturday Night in Dalton, GA)

Mildly_Amusing · August 4, 2016

reserved 3: revenge of the nWo (gonna be a starting roster when I get round to it

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Mildly_Amusing · August 4, 2016

OOC: I decided to start a new dynasty as I wasn't really enjoying my previous WCW 1991 one and there are a lot better writers now covering that timeline. I'm using the 2.0 version of the montreal aftermath mod with some minor adjustments (which should be clear as I progress)

I've also decided to do predictions for each show as it's a good way to see if anyone is reading along

WCW Nitro W1 December 1997

Predictions

Scott Hall vs. Scott Steiner

Comments:

Ric Flair vs. Scott Norton

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Blue Bloods vs. Harlem Heat

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DDP vs. Konnan

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Alex Wright vs. Dean Malenko

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Beejus · August 4, 2016

Always so many different and interesting ways that people can take the Montreal timeline, looking forward to see what yours will be!

Scott Hall - Not-yet-White-Thunder takes a loss here.

Ric Flair - Eric for sure doesn't care for Flair, but he isn't about to job him to Norton.

Harlem Heat - Just a better upside at this point, unless you plan to split them soon.

DDP - Gonnad drops to the Diamond Cutter.

Dean Malenko - Champ wins.

August 5, 2016

Scott Hall vs. Scott Steiner

Comments:

Ric Flair vs. Scott Norton

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Blue Bloods vs. Harlem Heat

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DDP vs. Konnan

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Alex Wright vs. Dean Malenko

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Motor · August 5, 2016

Scott Hall vs. Scott Steiner

Ric Flair vs. Scott Norton

Blue Bloods vs. Harlem Heat

DDP vs. Konnan

Alex Wright vs. Dean Malenko

NoLegsGaming · August 6, 2016

Scott Hall vs. Scott Steiner

Ric Flair vs. Scott Norton

Blue Bloods vs. Harlem Heat

DDPvs. Konnan

Alex Wright vs. Dean Malenko

Henderson · August 6, 2016

Hehe, Hennig's held the US title since 1990? Impressive!

Mildly_Amusing · August 6, 2016

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Henderson" data-cite="Henderson" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42326" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Hehe, Hennig's held the US title since 1990? Impressive! <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> whoops <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> I totally didn't copy and paste the format from my other dynasty <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Mildly_Amusing · August 6, 2016

<div style="text-align:center;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42326" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/TV/WCW%20Nitro_zpssufx12sx.jpg WCW NITRO #116 Live from the Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia with 21,867 fans in attendance! http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Tony%20Schiavone_zpshebbl6oa.jpghttp://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Bobby%20Heenan_zpsuy2wkp2x.jpghttp://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Mike%20Tenay_zpso2s6dnrx.jpg Tony Schiavone, Bobby Heenan & Mike Tenay on commentary We open with the standard pyro and ballyho as Schiavone welcomes us to what promises to be a historic Nitro. For once he isn't exaggerating. We cut backstage to the entrance to the backstage earlier with an earlier tonight caption on screen, the calm is broken by wailing police sirens as two motorcycles with police officers accompany a black limousine. The camera pans the length of the impressive car to the back door where a chauffeur holds the door open for the occupant... IT'S Turner president, TED TURNER!!! http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Ted%20Turner_zpszevxttzw.jpg "What's he doing here?!!" exclaims Tenay. Heenan quips he's been meaning to ask for a pay rise. Schiavone says we will find out what Turner wants later in the evening. 32 http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Alex%20Wright_zpsihgubuxp.jpg vs. http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Dean%20Malenko_zpsufy0vrw3.jpg Alex Wright vs. Dean Malenko Two former Cruiserweight champions did battle in this all action opener. Both men were eager to show why they should get a match against Eddie Guerrero. They had a really back and forth contest with a lot of near falls that got the crowd very excited. The finish came when Malenko countered an Enziguri into a Cloverleaf forcing a submission from Wright. 62 http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Eric%20Bischoff_zpsqtcit9bi.jpghttp://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Scott%20Hall_zpsucyyqimm.jpg We cut backstage to a worried looking Eric Bischoff and a cool as a cucumber Scott Hall. Eric is freaking out about Turner showing up, Hall could care less. Bischoff points out that Turner could fire them all, he has the power! Hall laughs it off, he says He can't be fired, he has a guaranteed title match because he won World War 3.. Bischoff on the other hand... This sends Eric into a full blown panic and he runs off as Hall guffaws in the background. 72 http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Gene%20Okerlund_zpsbljuznh5.jpghttp://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/DDP_zpsaavnkm5p.jpg We head to Mean Gene Okerlund who introduces us to his guest at this time, Diamond Dallas Page. DDP talks about how he's been with WCW his whole career. He says he will help eliminate the nWo once for and all. He's come close before, but he will take the United States Championship from Curt Hennig and bring it home. "I hope you are watching this match with Konnan, Hennig because you'll be next... BANG!!!" 64 http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/DDP_zpsaavnkm5p.jpg vs. http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Konnan_zpsz6ll6v7b.jpg Diamond Dallas Page vs. Konnan w/ Vincent DDP looked to impress the nWo and send a message and he certainly did in this match. The WCW True Born took on a nWo member in Konnan and dispatched him in a great TV match. Despite repeated interference attempts from Vincent, DDP won after hitting a Diamond Cutter as Konnan was attempting neckbreaker. 82 http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Curt%20Hennig_zpstayvam0v.jpg After the match was over though out came Hennig, who hit DDP in the head with the US title from behind! As we faded to commercial Hennig could be heard hollering "This is the closest you'll ever get Dallas" 75 http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Raven_zpsrvstrepa.jpg We return from our promotional consideration (ironically heavily featuring Milton Bradley's Karate Fighters) to a dark and dingy corner of the Georgia Dome and the dark figure of Raven. He talks about his most recent target Chris Benoit, who Raven is obsessed on getting to join his Flock of oddities. "Christopher, I implore you to join my Flock but I fear once again you will reject me. I offer you a choice: eternal salvation under my guidance or be doomed to obscurity. Your choice, Christopher. Quote the Raven, Nevermore." 68 http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Dave%20Taylor_zpsupkcopjo.jpghttp://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Steven%20Regal_zpsw24e79zz.jpg vs. http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Booker%20T_zpstgieubwz.jpghttp://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Stevie%20Ray_zps9jdifixo.jpg The Blue Bloods vs. Harlem Heat A contest between two of the top teams, which Schiavone uses to promote as the fact you can only see this kind of action on WCW! As expected this match had crisp technical wrestling and Stevie Ray was there too. This match had a distinct story where Harlem Heat couldn't take control when Regal was in the ring as he quickly grounded either man, but Harlem Heat managed to gain the upperhand when it was just them and Taylor. In the end it was Taylor who cost the Blue Bloods the victory as he telegraphed a backdrop allowing Stevie to hit a huge running knee and a tag to Booker who finished him off with a Harlem Hangover 63 <iframe width="90" height="90" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bxgoajDI1WQ" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/bxgoajDI1WQ"</a> frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Ted%20Turner_zpszevxttzw.jpg As Hail to the Chief plays, Ted Turner makes his way to the ring flanked by security personal. As a huge amount of pyro, goes off behind him we hear that Bobby Heenan is standing to attention as he hollers "It's the President!" at his colleagues. Turner enters the ring and has a microphone and is getting ready to address the crowd when he is interrupted by some familiar music. <iframe width="90" height="90" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nYkcJafsnns" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/nYkcJafsnns"</a> frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Eric%20Bischoff_zpsqtcit9bi.jpg Bischoff comes out with none of his usual swagger. He looks like a man on death row as he marches to the ring. He gets in and begins to speak. "Mr. Turner, I want you to know... I'm SORRRY!!!!" The crowd boos as Heenan says what everyone is thinking "That's a load of crap." Bischoff continues "Mr. Turner I'm sorry I fell for that dastardly Hogan and his evil malicious ways. I'm sorry I let you down, I let these fans down (boos) and worst of all, I let myself down." Fans are now literally throwing trash at Bischoff. He ignores it. "Mr. Turner I beg you... DON'T FIIiiRE MEEEEEeee!!!!" Eric's voice breaks as he starts crying and drops to his knees. Turner raises the mic to his lips. "Eric... I'm not going to fire you." Eric looks overjoyed and goes to hug Turner until he clocks the security and thinks better of it. Turner continues "I came here with 3 big announcements so if I may." Bischoff goes to leave "Not so fast Eric. One of them involves yourself." Bischoff looks like a deer caught in the headlights as he backs into a corner. Turner continues "The first announcement is an exciting one for all you wrestling fans right here in Georgia! (cheap pop) As WCW has decided to open a wrestling school and academy promotion based right here (cheers) This company will be called Georgia Championship Wrestling and will run shows once a month on the Saturday before a WCW Pay Per View extravaganza." "The second announcement is one for all you wrestling fans watching at home. Starting this Thursday, we are proud to launch Thunder! A brand new 2 hour show on all the networks that currently run Nitro. Be sure to tune in the Thursday for the historic first episode!" Bischoff having regained his swagger a bit interrupts Turner "So what's the announcement that relates to me? These are interesting but what is it?" Turner continues "Eric the final announcement is that I have found a solution to the WCW and nWo conflict. Thunder is not a WCW show... it's an nWo one... run by you." Eric's mouth hangs open as he realises the power he now has! But Turner continues. "On the first Nitro of January next year, we are gonna have a draft with each show then having separate distinct rosters. Each brand will have a General Manager who will make the draft selections and run the shows answering only to me. Eric you will be the nWo GM." Eric is crying tears of joy this time as he celebrates in the ring. "Thank you Mr. Turner, Can I call you Ted? I'm so happy I always knew you liked me." Turner interrupts "I don't like you, but your little group brings in the ratings. Don't forget I can still fire you." Bischoff calms down at that remark. "And I was about to introduce a very special guest... ladies and gentlmen I give to you, the General Manager of the WCW brand." <iframe width="90" height="90" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1NRn8k18Ufw" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/1NRn8k18Ufw"</a> frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> "ARN ANDERSON!!!!" http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Arn%20Anderson_zpsyofhktiz.jpg Out comes Arn to a rousing ovation in Atlanta. He has a microphone in hand. "Firstly, I want to thank you for this opportunity Mr. Turner. Secondly, I want to say how much I'm looking forward to taking WCW to the next level without clingers on." Arn looks at Bischoff who feigns suprise. "And speaking of you, Bischoff. I want you to know that even though my wrestling days are over. I will kick your grovelling little ass every week with a better show and beat you at your own game." Bischoff starts to make a witty retort but goes for a karate kick on Arn! This ends badly for Bischoff as Arn grabs his leg and his instincts of decades kick in, SPINE BUSTER!!! The crowd goes mental as the WCW GM stands over his nWo rival as Nitro goes to commercial. 75 http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/Misc/nWoannouncement_zpsi2p2b5oz.jpg http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Kevin%20Nash_zpseljswxhg.jpg We come back from commercial to Kevin Nash in the black and white world of the nWo. He calls the Giant a Giant Loser, laughing at his own terrible joke. He says there is only one true giant in WCW and it's Big Sexy. He says at Starrcade he'll show the world the Giant is a giant coward, as he won't be a big enough man to accept this challenge. "Me and you, freakazoid, one on one." 82 http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Ric%20Flair_zpsnqigmsyr.jpghttp://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Miss%20Elizabeth_zpsppxddcyx.jpg We cut to the catering area backstage where Ric Flair is ordering some food (WOOO!) dressed in his robe, he notices Elizabeth from out of the corner of his eye, who's next in line. The Nature Boy starts flirting with Liz offering her a lot of innuendos. Interestingly Liz doesn't reject his advances and plays along. Flair says he has to go for his match, but leaves his hotel room number for Liz! 63 http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Gene%20Okerlund_zpsbljuznh5.jpghttp://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Eric%20Bischoff_zpsqtcit9bi.jpg To the interview area with Mean Gene, who is joined by Eric Bischoff, the newly appointed nWo Thunder GM promises that he will sue that hick Anderson for laying his hands on an executive. Okerlund points out Bischoff started it but get ignored, as Eric talks directly to the camera and Arn Anderson. "You may think you can come into my world and take the fight to me but trust me, you don't know who you are dealing with I betrayed everything and everyone to get where I am today. What do you think I'll do to you Arn." 65 http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Ric%20Flair_zpsnqigmsyr.jpg vs. http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Scott%20Norton_zpsjih6rwa0.jpg Ric Flair vs. Scott Norton w/ Vincent These two put in a good match as you'd expect from Flair and Norton too. Norton dominated the early going after as brief flurry of offence by Flair was cut off by Vincent tripping him from the outside. Norton used his raw power to toss around Flair like a cruiserweight. He looked set to record a big victory that a lot of people would call an upset until Flair manage to get an eye poke and a rollup for the three! Despite the cheating the fans celebrated. 73 http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Lex%20Luger_zpsfmi1vaqz.jpg "To the Back!" Says Tenay, as we see Lex Luger flexing his mighty muscles. He talks about his recent rivalry with Buff Bagwell and says he's gonna prove once and for all he's the total package. "Next week Bagwell! Me and You! PoseDown on Nitro! LET'S DO IIIITTTT!!!!" 72 http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Arn%20Anderson_zpsyofhktiz.jpghttp://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Larry%20Zbyszko_zpskvl8e77b.jpg We see (but don't hear) the WCW GM Anderson and Larry Zbyszko. Larry looks to be congratulating his former partner on his new job. Then the meeting takes an interesting as both men appear to be discussing something animatedly. Anderson likes what he hears and gives Zbyszko the thumbs up! 53 http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Rick%20Steiner_zpskzcbh9nb.jpghttp://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Scott%20Steiner_zpshcxn9hdt.jpg The Steiners fill the screen, the WCW Tag Team Championships proudly draped on their shoulders. They talk about the great history of tag teams in WCW and some of the great names they faced in the past. "But no team impresses us quite like Harlem Heat." says Rick. "THAT'S WHY WE IS ISSUING A CHALLENGE TO YOU" Hollers Scott. "Starrcade, we want the two best teams in WCW to face off. Steiners vs. Harlem Heat for what could be the last time." "YEAH" yells Scott "AND WHEN WE BEAT YOU, 'ERYONE WILL KNO' THE STEINERS ARE BEST IN THA WORLD!!!" 70 http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Ric%20Flair_zpsnqigmsyr.jpghttp://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Randy%20Savage_zpsofn5houq.jpghttp://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Miss%20Elizabeth_zpsppxddcyx.jpg We now find ourselves in the backstage car parking area as Flair talks to the valet to get his car to go home. He is about to go WOOO! when he's jumped from behind! "IT'S RANDY SAVAGE!!!" yells Schiavone. "We know who he is Tony he's on TV every week" replies Heenan. What followed was a 5 minute assault caught on camera. As Elizabeth looked on impassively Savage drilled Flair's head into car windows, clobbered him with steel chains and left the WCW Legend in a pool of his own blood. One thing is clear, Savage doesn't approve of this relationship between Flair and Liz. 74 http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Scott%20Hall_zpsucyyqimm.jpg vs. http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Scott%20Steiner_zpshcxn9hdt.jpg Scott Hall vs. Scott Steiner Our main event saw one half of the current tag champs take on one half of the longest reigning tag champions. Hall however is vastly more experienced in single's action and that experience paid off in this match. Despite Steiner dominating the early going with huge suplexes, awe inspiring speed and a really aggresive mentality, Hall derailed his momentum when he ducked a Steinerline and hit a big lariat of his own on the way back. This floored Steiner and allowed Hall to press his advantage. After only getting a two with a super fall-away slam(!) Hall finally picked up the victory with a Outsider's Edge. Great match. 83 Overall Grade 80 (Popularity increased in 21 regions) </div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><div></div></blockquote> http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/Misc/observernewsletter_zpskf0mzf87.jpg WRESTLING OBSERVER NEWSLETTER WEEK 1 DECEMBER 1997 Tuesday Morning Update http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/Mildly-Amusing/1997/People/Dave%20Meltzer_zpsxk7qd5jx.jpg by David Meltzer Nitro Concise Results Malenko d. Wright (9:38 SUB) 62 DDP d. Konnan (16:24 PIN) 82 Harlem Heat d. Blue Bloods (10:58 PIN) 63 Flair d. Norton (10:57 PIN) 73 Hall d. Steiner (14:09 PIN) 83 Raw Concise Results Hawk d. Prince Albert 55 The Sultan d. TAKA Michinoku 58 Bob Holly d. Tiger Ali Singh 44 Kama Mustafa d. 8-Ball, Brian Christopher & Thrasher 52 Ken Shamrock d. Triple H 84 NEWS UPDATES <ul><li> The WCW/nWo roster split is hoping to bring in big money for WCW. They feel their roster is so deep it can carry two seperate shows, to be honest they are probably right. </li><li>WWF apparently are trying to poach WCW Midcarder Fit Finlay! This likely due to him being one of the few non-luchadores with a non-exclusive WCW contract (he also wrestles for CWA in Europe) </li><li>Another reason for the brand split by WCW, is to try and deal with the bitter and angry locker room enviroment. Just recently Lex Luger was on a local radio station in Tampa and verbally trashed Dean Malenko, saying he can't connect with the crowd and offers no upside for the company. Little ironic coming from the Lex Express himself. </li><li> In more toxic backstage news for WCW we've heard rumours that Buff Bagwell was involved in a unknown incident at Nitro this week. No details have emerged at this time but he was sternly warned by the management. </li><li> In happier locker room news, Konnan was on a Mexican cooking show and in between telling us his favourite type of alcohol (tequilla) he raved about Chris Jericho, talking about his charisma and how he's gonna make big money with his promo skills. </li><li> In other news the WCW developmental league that was announced called Georgia Championship Wrestling has seen some details announced. Jerry Jarrett will act as the head trainer of the promotion, with his right hand man being Dutch Mantel who will run the shows. Of note Madusa has been sent there. We'll have a report on the first show, the night before Starrcade. </li><li> WCW held 2 dark matches at Nitro, Chris Jericho defeated Kendall Windham, Barry's brother. Mortis also defeated a local wrestler by the name of James Storm who has a cowboy gimmick. It's believed these dark matches will now serve as tryouts for new academy talent. </li></ul> MONDAY NIGHT WAR FRONTLINE REPORT Dave's Grade: Nitro's 80 d. Raw's 76 Ratings: Nitro 15.62 d. Raw's 13.35 (WCW Leads by 2.27) Viewers: Nitro's 11,720,360 d. Raw's 10,014,240 (WCW Leads by 1,706,120) Result: Decisive WCW Victory </div>

Mildly_Amusing · August 6, 2016

OOC: I hope you enjoyed this first episode of Nitro! What do you guys think of the nWo/WCW brand split? Any feedback would be appreciated <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Thanks for reading!

nWo Thunder #1 Predictions

Konnan vs. Rey Mysterio Jr.

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WCW Television Championship

Disco Inferno vs. Saturn ©

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Lex Luger vs. Scott Hall

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El Dandy vs. Goldberg

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Booker T vs. Hollywood Hogan

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August 7, 2016

nWo Thunder #1 Predictions

Konnan vs. Rey Mysterio Jr.

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WCW Television Championship

Disco Inferno vs. Saturn ©

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Lex Luger vs. Scott Hall

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El Dandy vs. Goldberg

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Booker T vs. Hollywood Hogan

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Motor · August 7, 2016

Konnan vs. Rey Mysterio Jr.

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WCW Television Championship

Disco Inferno vs. Saturn ©

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Lex Luger vs. Scott Hall

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El Dandy vs. Goldberg

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Booker T vs. Hollywood Hogan

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Satyr24 · August 7, 2016

Konnan vs. Rey Mysterio Jr.

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WCW Television Championship

Disco Inferno vs. Saturn ©

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Lex Luger vs. Scott Hall

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El Dandy vs. Goldberg

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Booker T vs. Hollywood Hogan

KnowYourEnemy · August 7, 2016

Konnan vs. Rey Mysterio Jr.

Comments: Hm... NWO probably wins most, if not all, the first Thunder matches.

WCW Television Championship

Comments: I know Saturn eventually becomes NWO -- right now, he's in a storyline and Disco Inferno is dancing. Storyline beats dancing.

Lex Luger vs. Scott Hall

Comments: Scott just won World War 3, and is in line for a title shot -- but whose title will he "shoot" for?

El Dandy vs. Goldberg

Comments: ..but who are we to doubt EL DANDY?

Booker T vs. Hollywood Hogan

Comments: I hate the Huckster, brother. But love him or hate him (and most people hate the Huckster) he's going over on Thunder #1.

Comments/Advice: Looking forward to this! Love from a creative standpoint where this is going... I've always thought that not splitting the brands was a big mistake. I love the debut of NWO "Thunder" -- who are you planning to slot in as announcers?

I'm really enjoying the writing so far.

The draft will be intriguing. Arn is a real wild card -- will he draft "NWO" guys? How will he deal with the NWO? I'm looking forward to "Reboot Nitro" far more than "Debut Thunder". Both will be good, but Nitro is up against RAW -- and that will add another dynamic.

Beejus · August 7, 2016

Brand split is a neat idea. I like Arn running Nitro, for sure.

Konnan - As much as Rey is your future, at this point he's only a cruiserweight while Konnan is nWo. Nice win for Gonnad to recoup some momentum lost against DDP.

Saturn - No title change here.

Scott Hall - Unfortunately, Lex's time in the sun is pretty much passed.

Goldberg - It continues.

Hollywood Hogan - Wow, a Hogan match on Thunder! It's gonna be a huge event for sure!

blaustein · August 8, 2016

WCW/nWo brand-extension is a great idea, and one that was quite close to becoming reality at one point. Eric Bischoff's stated goal was that he wanted the two biggest wrestling companies in the US to be WCW and nWo, as egomaniacal as that might sound. You have a reader in me, I'm looking forward to see what you do with it!

Mildly_Amusing · August 8, 2016

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="KnowYourEnemy" data-cite="KnowYourEnemy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42326" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> Comments/Advice: Looking forward to this! Love from a creative standpoint where this is going... I've always thought that not splitting the brands was a big mistake. I love the debut of NWO "Thunder" -- who are you planning to slot in as announcers? I'm really enjoying the writing so far. The draft will be intriguing. Arn is a real wild card -- will he draft "NWO" guys? How will he deal with the NWO? I'm looking forward to "Reboot Nitro" far more than "Debut Thunder". Both will be good, but Nitro is up against RAW -- and that will add another dynamic.</div></blockquote> Yeah could've been really interesting. For the announcers, you'll have to wait and see... Thank you <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Oh yeah the draft episode should be pretty mental, I'm very excited to write that up. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="blaustein" data-cite="blaustein" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42326" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>WCW/nWo brand-extension is a great idea, and one that was quite close to becoming reality at one point. Eric Bischoff's stated goal was that he wanted the two biggest wrestling companies in the US to be WCW and nWo, as egomaniacal as that might sound. You have a reader in me, I'm looking forward to see what you do with it!</div></blockquote> That's kind of where the inspiration for this came, between that idea, doing a similar game with a friend in the past and the recent draft I thought it'd be a fun idea.

NoLegsGaming · August 9, 2016

Good first show there, until now I didn't even know you could have a video clip in a post. And for my picks I'll go:

Konnan vs. Rey Mysterio Jr.

Comments: Konnan will be victorious as if he loses he'll be 0-2.

WCW Television Championship

Comments: Should be a good match and I can't see Saturn dropping it this early, well at least not in your thread

Lex Luger vs. Scott Hall

Comments: Hall's going to go 2-0 to punish Lex for his comments about Malenko

El Dandy vs. Goldberg

Comments: I really want to go with my heart and say El Dandy since I've seen your love for him in multiple videos but I've got to go with Goldberg.

Booker T vs. Hollywood Hogan

Comments: Hogan's going to start the series off with a win in my opinion, but Booker will put in a good showing.

Warhawk8492 · August 9, 2016

Konnan vs. Rey Mysterio Jr.

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WCW Television Championship

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Lex Luger vs. Scott Hall

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El Dandy vs. Goldberg

Comments: I have no doubt El Dandy is next

Booker T vs. Hollywood Hogan

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Mildly_Amusing · August 11, 2016

Hi, so bad news I forgot to change Thunder to be an "A" show and now can't change it in game. Additionally, broadcasters won't let me cancel the deal to alter it and the in game editor doesn't allow it to be changed.

Would it be cool if I just reran the first Nitro with the exact same card and then continued from there with the only change being switching Thunder to an A show? I've been really into this diary and while it would take a lot of work rehiring all those people for developmental I would happily do it.

So please let me know <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> I'll probably do it anyway but wanted to get your opinions on it.

Satyr24 · August 12, 2016

Do what makes you happy it's your game

I'm just here for the ride

NoLegsGaming · August 12, 2016

Yeah, that's perfectly fine and understandable Mild, and it's your save so go for it!

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