1997: War of the Worlds

Pipers Pit · November 1, 2017

<div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="JBbmzI8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/JBbmzI8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a84XAkQziYo" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a84XAkQziYo</a></div> A video montage is shown highlighting last week's big happenings, especially showing the interaction between Steve Austin and Vince McMahon Grade: 97 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><img alt="1qZPUqg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1qZPUqg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="mLSbjpc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mLSbjpc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OurEjck.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OurEjck.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qvk0gi4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qvk0gi4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="G1sdG1k.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/G1sdG1k.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The Outlaws control this one from start to finish, using quick tags and illegal double teams to keep their opponents on defense, finally Aguila is the victim of a spike pile driver and that ends this match. Winners by Pinfall: The New Age Outlaws Grade: 66 </div></blockquote> <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="ix6cVW0.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ix6cVW0.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="i2lBqLT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/i2lBqLT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Backstage, Michael Cole is standing by with Sunny. He asks her why she's been seen at ringside the past couple of weeks. She says she's been scouting for talent and frankly none of the people she's seen have interested her so she went out and found herself two new clients and they're going to debut next week on the first RAW of 1998. Grade: 63 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="LGl8Bm5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LGl8Bm5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Back in the building maintenance room, Mankind is sitting on the floor. He says that this Saturday night its falls count anywhere. That means torture counts anywhere. Pain counts anywhere. Torment counts anywhere. He goes on to say that Triple H has no idea what he’s getting into, then proves it by punching himself in the side of the head several times before rocking back and forth with a smile. Grade: 81 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="Juax5CP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Juax5CP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="9IQREL9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9IQREL9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> JR conducts an interview with Owen Hart via satellite. Owen says that this Saturday he will settle all his family business. As much as he wants to be the WWF Champion, he wants to make Shawn Michaels suffer even more and what better way than to make him tap to the hold he bastardized last month? When it’s over JR says not to miss the big match this weekend on Saturday Night’s Main Event. Grade: 83 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="VkAMf3m.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VkAMf3m.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Pn0OAQe.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Pn0OAQe.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Backstage we see Marc Mero and Sable walking but she's being forced to wear a very modest ankle length dress showing barely any skin. Mero seems to be very happy with her new look but the same can't be said of her. Grade: 65 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <img alt="8PABBv9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8PABBv9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OurEjck.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OurEjck.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="nsGMG3T.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nsGMG3T.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Jarrett doesn’t miss a beat in this one, dominating young Scott Taylor, never losing his smile or his cocky attitude. He puts him away with a Reverse Russian Leg Sweep. Winner by Pinfall: Jeff Jarrett Grade: 57 </div></blockquote> <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="AOanEQS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AOanEQS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Jim Cornette gets in the ring and begins to tout Jarrett when suddenly a voice rings out… “Would you please just shut the hell up?!” <img alt="bTNlGOT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bTNlGOT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Paul Heyman walks out onto the stage, and Cornette looks like he’s seen a ghost. Heyman says that he can no longer stand to hear Cornette’s constant bitching and moaning. So he’s come here all the way from the ‘land of extreme’, Philadelphia Pennsylvania to issue a challenge. Next week Heyman says he’ll bring someone who will shut up Cornette and Jarrett for good. Before Cornette can speak Jarrett grabs the mic, full of confidence, and says bring it. As Heyman just smiles, Cornette seems to be astonished Jarrett would accept. Grade: 55 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="jpGiFf5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jpGiFf5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="D5L9Q0A.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/D5L9Q0A.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="AwLQevZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AwLQevZ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="iYCbZUE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iYCbZUE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Backstage Farooq tells the Nation he has good news. This Saturday he and the Rock will face the Legion of Doom for the WWF Tag Team Championship. And even better, tonight the Rock will go one on one with Ahmed Johnson to make sure he's in tip top shape for the title match. The Rock just looks at Farooq and after a painfully long moment tells him thank you. Grade: 71 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> A promo for next month's Royal Rumble is shown. <img alt="OahGj0w.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OahGj0w.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Grade: 97 <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="NZUOvC7.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NZUOvC7.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeUhyfKElUI" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeUhyfKElUI</a> </div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <img alt="xVQvRIN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xVQvRIN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="IEDelWf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IEDelWf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OurEjck.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OurEjck.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qbKTBoR.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qbKTBoR.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Goldust and the Patriot go back and forth all match long, exchanging the advantage but the champion in his first defense has two trump cards. While Marlena passively stands at ringside, Luna never misses a chance to distract and get in the head of the challenger. Goldust takes advantage of his entourage and hits the Curtain Call for the win. Winner by Pinfall and still WWF European Champion: Goldust Grade: 76 </div></blockquote> <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="eGPagpa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eGPagpa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="IEDelWf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IEDelWf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RYdUSvF.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RYdUSvF.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Goldust, Marlena, and Luna head up the ramp together, the ladies walking on either side of Goldust. Grade: 55 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="jpGiFf5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jpGiFf5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="D5L9Q0A.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/D5L9Q0A.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="AwLQevZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AwLQevZ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="iYCbZUE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iYCbZUE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Backstage the Nation is walking to the ring as a unit. The Rock looks very focused, though still annoyed. Grade: 61 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><img alt="D5L9Q0A.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/D5L9Q0A.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OurEjck.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OurEjck.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="QlKHMkd.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QlKHMkd.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The Rock keeps his distance from Ahmed, staying away from his power. It works for most of the match but when Johnson gets his hands on him, the Rock is battered from corner to corner. At Farooq’s order, D’Lo distracts the ref while Kama tries to interfere but Johnson floors Kama with a running shoulder sending him from the apron. But when Ahmed gets to his feet and turns around, the Rock hits the Rock Bottom and gets the win. Winner by Pinfall: The Rock Grade: 80 </div></blockquote> <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="jpGiFf5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jpGiFf5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="D5L9Q0A.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/D5L9Q0A.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="AwLQevZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AwLQevZ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="iYCbZUE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iYCbZUE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="QlKHMkd.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QlKHMkd.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> No sooner does the bell ring than the Nation is all over Ahmed Johnson. They beat him down for several moments, before he’s set up for Farooq to deliver the Dominator. Grade: 66 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="rrPX9e2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rrPX9e2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GDGiR58.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GDGiR58.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="DjHTPUb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DjHTPUb.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="FpQi1gV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FpQi1gV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> DX is backstage with Michaels and Triple H standing behind a table with a cardboard box in front of each of them. They say for one night only, they have gotten their hands on special Owen Hart merchandise. Michaels pulls out a black and pink pacifier. Triple H pulls out a newborn’s onesie labeled as ‘Blackhart’. Michaels says last but not least he’s got the piece that one special lady sitting home in Canada wishes Owen actually had instead of being a disappointment in the sheets. He pulls out what looks to be a sex toy but 90% of it is blocked by a black box. They both have a good laugh. Grade: 88 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="Juax5CP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Juax5CP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ghAO1vg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ghAO1vg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler run down the known card for the upcoming Saturday Night’s Main Event WWF Heavyweight Championship <img alt="rrPX9e2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rrPX9e2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OurEjck.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OurEjck.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="9IQREL9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9IQREL9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> WWF Tag Team Championship <img alt="jpGiFf5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jpGiFf5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="D5L9Q0A.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/D5L9Q0A.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OurEjck.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OurEjck.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Yw5r6v9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Yw5r6v9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="EiA8duj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EiA8duj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Falls Count Anywhere <img alt="LGl8Bm5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LGl8Bm5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OurEjck.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OurEjck.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GDGiR58.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GDGiR58.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> And a special interview with the Undertaker, done by the one and only Brother Love. <img alt="TIKf0Zl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TIKf0Zl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="K1vJc6T.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/K1vJc6T.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Grade: 88 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="5bJ1Ac1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5bJ1Ac1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="YtFobLO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YtFobLO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> We're shown a video replay of last week's interaction between Vince McMahon and Steve Austin where Austin...accidentally...knocked McMahon off the apron. Grade: 80 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <img alt="yUdCB6I.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yUdCB6I.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="5bJ1Ac1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5bJ1Ac1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OurEjck.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OurEjck.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="h76Ljo1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/h76Ljo1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Austin hits the ring on fire, and lays into the Sultan but he quickly finds himself on the defense. Austin takes a few minutes worth of punishment but he keeps himself out of the Camel Clutch. He begins his comeback and sends the Sultan over the top rope with a clothesline and as the referee begins his count the stage suddenly explodes into flame. <img alt="vG2xh4U.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vG2xh4U.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Austin looks on as Kane makes his way down to the ring and climbs into the ring. They’re face to face and Austin begins trash talking him and it’s not hard to read his lips. He launches several right hands into Kane, backing him up by a few steps but Kane blocks a punch, and grabs Austin by the throat delivering a chokeslam and the referee calls for the bell. Winner by Disqualification: Stone Cold Steve Austin Grade: 85 </div></blockquote> <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="vG2xh4U.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vG2xh4U.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5bJ1Ac1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5bJ1Ac1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The bell continues to ring as Kane picks up Austin again delivering another choke slam, then a third. Austin isn't moving as Kane stands over him, raises his arms then drops them, with all four corners exploding in flame as the show goes off the air. Grade: 94 Overall: 90

Pipers Pit · November 1, 2017

Reader Survey

It's our hope that this diary will continue well into the future and so we plan to put forth a small survey just before we turn the page on a game year. We're about a week away from 1998 so we want to know how we can make this project a better experience.

Is there anything you really like?

Is there anything you really hate?

How could we make this better?

Thanks for reading our stuff guys!

crackerjack · November 2, 2017

Been following this project, so I figured I'd drop some feedback.

Is there anything you really like? I really dig the website idea. It's something that I've never seen utilized before. Hope it isn't a pain to make! I also dig the Goldust/Luna/Marlena mash-up, as it's again something I'm not sure I've seen before.

Is there anything you really hate? Hate is a strong word here. The thing I dislike the most is the roster pages. There's gotta be a better way to format them without having me go individually through everyone on the roster. Plus, it's a pain on mobile <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

How could we make this better? The writing's good, both shows have different feels, but I feel like some stuff (Like the B-show results and website captures, or the b-shows and the observer notes) could be combined into one post. It's nice to get an update every once in a few days, but I could live without reading the shotgun results, ya feel me?

Overall, gents, I like where this is going! Keep up the good work!

Kimberly · November 2, 2017

Thanks for the feedback!

The b show idea isn't a bad idea though I'd prefer if we keep the specials (like the Road to Starrcade Live and the upcoming Saturday Nights Main Event) as stand-alone posts.

Pipers Pit · November 3, 2017

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="2BmrWTW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2BmrWTW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> *Wrestling insiders will be surprised if ECW can keep any of their momentum with the recent talent drain. *If Saturday Night’s Main Event is a success USA Network is open to broadcasting more of them. *WWF is already talking to some workers not on the current roster to take part in the Royal Rumble. *A former WWF Champion has signed a contract but is currently losing ring rust. *WCW ran both nights of tv (Nitro and Saturday Night) in Baltimore. Following tv, the entire crew and wrestlers and their families went down to DC. WCW stars have been all over the DC/Baltimore metro area promoting the pay per view. WCW has rented out an entire hotel for the week so that everyone can be in one location. The mood around at each event this week has been anticipation, everyone feels this is the biggest show that WCW has ever ran. *One person that has still not been in visible during Starrcade week is Lex Luger. He is expected to be backstage Sunday during the pay per view but no one knows if he will be with the company after that. *Following Starrcade, the entire crew will fly down to Atlanta for Monday's huge show at the Georgia Dome. *The main event of Souled Out in January is expected to be some form of a tag team match. *WCW is expected to announce the host city for Starrcade XV sometime this week. *It is expected that a match will be added to Starrcade either on the main show or during the Free View special that will air for 30 minutes prior to the show and the participant is expected to be Goldberg. *Starrcade will open with one of the title matches. Ratings: Nitro-16.91 (12,683,840 viewers) RAW-17.22 (12,917,330 viewers) </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">December 1997 Week 4 <img alt="GMMzdQl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GMMzdQl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Flash Funk def Brian Christopher Kama and D’lo Brown def Kaientai The Undertaker def Savio Vega <img alt="gsellYu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gsellYu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Skull and 8 Ball def The New Blackjacks Marc Mero def Steve Blackman Farooq def The Patriot</div></div></blockquote>[/b] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZnLSKAdcFHs/T-FK-kFNAPI/AAAAAAAAFCM/J6MIzfyNpxI/s1600/vlcsnap-2012-06-19-23h00m27s129.png WCW Saturday Night Saturday Week 4, December, 1997 – Show Place Arena– Upper Marlboro, Maryland *Goldberg def Lodi Hype Vid for 3 Way Tag Title Match *Jushin Liger def Alex Wright & Guido Hype Vid for Flair vs Hennig *The Faces of Fear def The Hardys Hype Vid for DDP vs Savage *Chris Benoit def Dave Taylor Show closes with a final look at Sting vs Hollywood Hulk Hogan Show Grade: 61 <img alt="0QU2CUY.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0QU2CUY.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="qQEMfKp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qQEMfKp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></div></blockquote>

Kimberly · November 3, 2017

I'll be writing Starrcade this weekend but before I do, I wanted to give you guys the final card for prediction purposes:

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Sunday Week 4 December 1997 from the Sold Out MCI Center in Washington, D.C.

WCW World Heavyweight Title:

Sting vs WCW World Heavyweight Champion Hollywood Hulk Hogan

Bret "Hitman" Hart vs Scott Hall

Career for Career Match:

Diamond Dallas Page vs Macho Man Randy Savage

WCW United States Title Steel Cage Match:

Ric Flair vs WCW United States Champion Curt Hennig

The Giant vs Kevin Nash

Nitro on the Line:

Larry Zbyszko vs Eric Bischoff

WCW Cruiserweight Title Ladder Match:

Rey Mysterio Jr vs WCW Cruiserweight Champion Eddie Guerrero

Six Man Tag Team Match:

Chris Jericho/Chris Benoit/Dean Malenko vs Raven's Flock

WCW World Tag Team Title Triangle Match:

Harlem Heat vs The Faces of Fear vs WCW World Tag Team Champions The Steiner Brothers

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crackerjack · November 4, 2017

WCW World Heavyweight Title:

Sting vs WCW World Heavyweight Champion Hollywood Hulk Hogan

Bret "Hitman" Hart vs Scott Hall

Career for Career Match:

Diamond Dallas Page vs Macho Man Randy Savage

WCW United States Title Steel Cage Match:

Ric Flair vs WCW United States Champion Curt Hennig

The Giant vs Kevin Nash

Nitro on the Line:

Larry Zbyszko vs Eric Bischoff

WCW Cruiserweight Title Ladder Match:

Rey Mysterio Jr vs WCW Cruiserweight Champion Eddie Guerrero

Six Man Tag Team Match:

Chris Jericho/Chris Benoit/Dean Malenko vs Raven's Flock

WCW World Tag Team Title Triangle Match:

Harlem Heat vs The Faces of Fear vs WCW World Tag Team Champions The Steiner Brothers

DGenerationMC · November 4, 2017

Sting vs WCW World Heavyweight Champion Hollywood Hulk Hogan

Bret "Hitman" Hart vs Scott Hall

Career for Career Match:

Diamond Dallas Page vs Macho Man Randy Savage

WCW United States Title Steel Cage Match:

Ric Flair vs WCW United States Champion Curt Hennig

The Giant vs Kevin Nash

Nitro on the Line:

Larry Zbyszko vs Eric Bischoff

WCW Cruiserweight Title Ladder Match:

Rey Mysterio Jr vs WCW Cruiserweight Champion Eddie Guerrero

Six Man Tag Team Match:

Chris Jericho/Chris Benoit/Dean Malenko vs Raven's Flock

WCW World Tag Team Title Triangle Match:

Harlem Heat vs The Faces of Fear vs WCW World Tag Team Champions The Steiner Brothers

ElectricX · November 4, 2017

WCW World Heavyweight Title:

Sting vs WCW World Heavyweight Champion Hollywood Hulk Hogan

Bret "Hitman" Hart vs Scott Hall

Career for Career Match:

Diamond Dallas Page vs Macho Man Randy Savage

WCW United States Title Steel Cage Match:

Ric Flair vs WCW United States Champion Curt Hennig

The Giant vs Kevin Nash

Nitro on the Line:

Larry Zbyszko vs Eric Bischoff

WCW Cruiserweight Title Ladder Match:

Rey Mysterio Jr vs WCW Cruiserweight Champion Eddie Guerrero

Six Man Tag Team Match:

Chris Jericho/Chris Benoit/Dean Malenko vs Raven's Flock

WCW World Tag Team Title Triangle Match:

Harlem Heat vs The Faces of Fear vs WCW World Tag Team Champions The Steiner Brothers

Warhawk8492 · November 4, 2017

WCW World Heavyweight Title:

Sting vs WCW World Heavyweight Champion Hollywood Hulk Hogan

Bret "Hitman" Hart vs Scott Hall

Career for Career Match:

Diamond Dallas Page vs Macho Man Randy Savage

WCW United States Title Steel Cage Match:

Ric Flair vs WCW United States Champion Curt Hennig

The Giant vs Kevin Nash

Nitro on the Line:

Larry Zbyszko vs Eric Bischoff

WCW Cruiserweight Title Ladder Match:

Rey Mysterio Jr vs WCW Cruiserweight Champion Eddie Guerrero

Six Man Tag Team Match:

Chris Jericho/Chris Benoit/Dean Malenko vs Raven's Flock

WCW World Tag Team Title Triangle Match:

Harlem Heat vs The Faces of Fear vs WCW World Tag Team Champions The Steiner Brothers

Pipers Pit · November 4, 2017

The show begins with a series of short promos <img alt="GDGiR58.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GDGiR58.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Tonight, in front of the whole world I'm going to prove that not only am I the best wrestler in the world but I'm also the toughest because I'm going to punish Mankind like he's never felt before and when I'm done there won't be anything left." <img alt="LGl8Bm5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LGl8Bm5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Punish? Did I hear someone say punish? You don't have any idea what punishment looks like but after tonight you'll know it up close and personal and when I slide the Mandible Claw down your throat you'll definitely not have a nice day." <img alt="9IQREL9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9IQREL9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Shawn Michaels you stole my family's honor and the WWF Championship in Montreal but tonight all of that is rectified. Tonight Shawn you better prepare for our match real good and make sure you practice how to tap out." <img alt="rrPX9e2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rrPX9e2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Tap out? Me? The least intelligent of the Harts, and that's saying something, thinks he can beat the Heartbreak Kid? The Champ walks in, the champ walks out, and you get put in the trash along with your whole family." <img alt="4DHjTz0.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4DHjTz0.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vG2xh4U.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vG2xh4U.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Stone Cold Steve Austin, tonight is your reckoning. You stand between Kane and his destiny and you will be destroyed in the fires of hell because of it." <img alt="5bJ1Ac1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5bJ1Ac1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "I'm Stone Cold Steve Austin and I'm the toughest son of a bitch in the WWF. I don't care about some masked freak or his tubby little daddy. I'm coming to open up a can of whoop ass and that's the bottom line...cause Stone Cold said so!" Grade: 92 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <div style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iM64Z8uQQeA?rel=0" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/iM64Z8uQQeA?rel=0"</a> frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> <img alt="Juax5CP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Juax5CP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ghAO1vg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ghAO1vg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler welcome the audience to the return of a WWF staple. They hype the matches tonight and the special edition of the Brother Love Show with the Undertaker. Grade: 93 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <img alt="AK8VaDy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AK8VaDy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="Yw5r6v9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Yw5r6v9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="EiA8duj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EiA8duj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OurEjck.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OurEjck.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="jpGiFf5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jpGiFf5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="D5L9Q0A.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/D5L9Q0A.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> An even match which flows back and forth but the LOD begin to find momentum, and even D'lo and Kama on the outside can't stop them as they punish Farooq and the Rock. Near the end, Farooq is trying to make a tag but Animal punches the Rock. Farooq delivers a clothesline and goes for the tag but the Rock has dropped down from the apron, holding his eye, apparently injured from the punch. Farooq stands there incredulous and doesn't see Animal getting up. Animal runs Farooq into the corner chest first, then makes a tag to Hawk who climbs to the top, while Animal lifts Farooq on his shoulders and they deliver the Doomsday Device for the win. Winners by Pinfall and still WWF Tag Team Champions: The Legion of Doom: Grade: 79 </div></blockquote> <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="Yw5r6v9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Yw5r6v9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="EiA8duj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EiA8duj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The Legion of Doom are handed their belts by the referee and each climb an opposite corner and hold up the belts to celebrate their win. Grade: 66 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="YtFobLO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YtFobLO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="B13ZKIH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/B13ZKIH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="1SVtqnJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1SVtqnJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> We see Vince McMahon in his office along with Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco. It looks like he’s getting ready for a party as they’re all watching the show on television. McMahon mentions that he’s a man of his word. Grade: 77 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> A video package is shown reminding the audience of Kane’s attack on Stone Cold Steve Austin on Monday night Grade: 90 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <img alt="yUdCB6I.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yUdCB6I.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="5bJ1Ac1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5bJ1Ac1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OurEjck.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OurEjck.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vG2xh4U.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vG2xh4U.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> As soon as the bell rings Austin hits Kane with everything he has but he only manages to stagger the seven foot monster back into the corner. Austin climbs up to deliver some punches but after the third, Kane shoves him off, before going on the attack. Austin gets dominated for the next several minutes until Kane sends him to the outside and while the referee counts, Austin is resting against the post Kane charges but Austin moves and Kane goes head first, falling like a redwood. Austin slides in at 7, Kane sits up at 8, and by the time he's on his feet the referee has called for the bell. Winner by Count Out and still WWF Intercontinental Champion: Stone Cold Steve Austin Grade: 76 </div></blockquote> <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="5bJ1Ac1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5bJ1Ac1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vG2xh4U.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vG2xh4U.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Austin and Kane brawl up the ramp, with Paul Bearer following behind, before disappearing backstage. Grade: 89 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="F4MELM7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/F4MELM7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Jim Cornette presents one of his viewpoint segments in which he trashes the upcoming WCW Starrcade. He says all the tradition and excellence that event once inspired is now gone. Eric Bischoff has taken it from the pedistal it deserved, thrown it on the ground and taken a leak on it. Look no further than one of its highlighted matches being a career match between one guy whose career was over five years ago and another guy who's never had one. He goes on to put WWF over saying if you want to see real action that matters, keep it tuned in on USA. Grade: 61 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lfPfPQ1zY4k?rel=0" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/lfPfPQ1zY4k?rel=0"</a> frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <img alt="K1vJc6T.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/K1vJc6T.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Brother Love is in the ring and says how much he LOOOOOOOOOOOOVES the audience and he knows how much the audience LOOOOOOOOOOVES him. And it is so special to be back and tonight he has a very special guest. It is a man he himself brought into the World Wrestling Federation. The Undertaker. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VpbCzqRC1Tk?rel=0" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/VpbCzqRC1Tk?rel=0"</a> frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <img alt="TIKf0Zl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TIKf0Zl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The Undertaker comes down to the ring and Brother Love begins by asking him how it feels to know that he's being hunted by his brother? Undertaker doesn't answer. Brother Love asks how does it feel to be responsible for the death of his parents? Again the Undertaker doesn't answer, but his jaw tightens. Brother Love, wearing a very smug grin, asks why he's afraid to fight his brother and the Undertaker looks like he's doing everything he can to calm himself. Brother Love finally gets right in his face and asks if the Undertaker would like to send any message to Kane. The Undertaker looks straight at him, then quickly scoops him up and delivers a Tombstone in the middle of the ring. As his music plays again, he steps over the carcass and exits the ring. Grade: 74 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> A replay is shown of Brother Love badmouthing and belittling the Undertaker and eventually getting a Tombstone for his efforts. Grade: 58 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="iYCbZUE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iYCbZUE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="jpGiFf5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jpGiFf5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="AwLQevZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AwLQevZ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="D5L9Q0A.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/D5L9Q0A.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Backstage there’s chaos in the Nation’s locker room as Kama and D’lo pull Farooq and the Rock apart. Farooq is screaming that he’s the boss and the Rock firing back that it’s time for a change while the other two members call for calm. Grade: 72 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="VQEtFWS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VQEtFWS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> We go to a vignette which was taped earlier. Mark Henry competes against members of the LAPD and LAFD in a tug of war. Henry stands his ground and wins versus a group of eight men. Afterwards everyone’s friendly and they wish him well when he makes his return. Grade: 61 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="Juax5CP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Juax5CP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ghAO1vg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ghAO1vg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> JR and Lawler hype the Falls Count Anywhere match between Mankind and Triple H and it’s happening next! Grade: 77 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <img alt="GDGiR58.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GDGiR58.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OurEjck.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OurEjck.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="LGl8Bm5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LGl8Bm5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Mankind comes down the ramp first, but doesn't make it half way down before Triple H runs down and attack him from behind. He picks Mankind up and slings him into the ring post before mounting him and peppering him with right hands. Triple H throws him in the ring and goes for a pin but Mankind kicks out. They go to the outside again but Mankind battles back, sending Triple H over the barricade and the fight spills into the fans. They wind their way up the side aisle, hitting each other with whatever is close at hand. Mankind sets up a table and stands atop it, pulling Triple H up with him, intent on hitting a piledriver but from nowhere comes the European Champion Goldust who hits a low blow on Mankind. Mankind releases Triple H who has the frame of mind to grab Mankind as he's doubled over and deliver a Pedigree through the table for the win. Winner by Pinfall: Triple H Grade: 81 </div></blockquote> <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="IEDelWf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IEDelWf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="LGl8Bm5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LGl8Bm5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Goldust continues to attack Mankind as soon as Triple H finishes the pinfall. He smacks Mankind’s head off the concrete floor several times, before picking up a chair and smacking him with it. Goldust then tells him that he’s the star of his next big film: The Fall of Mankind. Grade: 74 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> A promo for the Royal Rumble is shown/ <img alt="OahGj0w.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OahGj0w.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Grade: 92 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> We see a video package which highlights the Survivor Series, then Owen Hart’s return and how he’s attacked Shawn Michaels twice leading to their match tonight. Grade: 88 <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <img alt="5oN9NmT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5oN9NmT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="rrPX9e2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rrPX9e2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OurEjck.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OurEjck.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="9IQREL9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9IQREL9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The two men feel each other out in the opening minutes before the action gets started and they don't disappoint, trading the momentum back and forth and both taking risks to keep it and there are several close calls with Michaels almost getting caught in the Sharpshooter before Rick Rude helps him escape to the outside. Michaels returns and takes over, hitting a series of quick attacks, ending with a swinging neckbreaker. With Hart down, Michaels climbs to the top and flies off with an elbow drop but Hart moves and Michaels lands with a thud. Hart applies the Sharpshooter and Michaels is in serious trouble until Rick Rude enters the ring and hits Hart in the back of the head with his steel attache. The referee calls for the bell but quickly Triple H and Chyna hit the ring and now all four are on the attack on a dazed Hart. Winner by Disqualification: Owen Hart (Michaels Retains the WWF Championship) Grade: 89 </div></blockquote> <img alt="MCPdLpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCPdLpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="rrPX9e2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rrPX9e2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GDGiR58.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GDGiR58.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="DjHTPUb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DjHTPUb.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="FpQi1gV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FpQi1gV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="9IQREL9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9IQREL9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The bell continues to ring as DX just decimates Hart. Triple H hits a Pedigree,Chyna delivers a DDT, and finally Michaels floors him with Sweet Chin Music. As the show ends, DX stands above Hart. Grade: 86 Overall: 90

Kimberly · November 5, 2017

<div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Vz2Qa0P.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Vz2Qa0P.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Sunday Week 4 December, 1997 – MCI Center - Washington, D.C. - *SOLD OUT* (Attendance: 24,000 ) <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/n7A1gZLASW8" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/n7A1gZLASW8"</a> frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Grade: 77</div> ================================================ Immediately the intro takes us inside the jam packed and sold out brand new MCI Center in Washington, D.C. Pyro shoots across over the ring and from the entrance set as Tony Schiavone welcomes us to the biggest night in the history of our sport. It is a night that has been in motion since July of 1996 when Hollywood Hulk Hogan joined the invading Hall and Nash for their hostile takeover of WCW and the nWo was born. Tonight that culminates in the biggest match in the history of our sport: Sting and Hollywood Hogan for the Heavyweight Championship of the World. Bobby talks about how he has waited twenty years to see someone take apart Hulkamania. How Bobby himself tried to end it him for a decade himself. He never would’ve dreamed that it would be Hogan himself who would stab the world in the back and ever since that day, Hogan has proven how disgusting and despicable he is. All the while WCW has waited for and searched for a savior. We tried it with men who have come and gone but none could get the job done. WCW has found their savior in Sting and tonight’ Hogan’s reign of terror comes to an end. Dusty alludes to the thunder and lightning that opened the show as omens. There’s a chill in the air and it ain’t because of being December. There is a big fight feel here tonight – there’s gonna be a fight here at Starrcade. Strap yourself in. Tony says and the fights begin right now with the WCW Tag Team Titles on the line. Let’s go to the ring for our opening contest at Starrcade 97. Grade: 69 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="CDnftoz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CDnftoz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> The match is pure bedlam out the gate. All three teams go into a wild brawl but eventually it settles down. Early in the match, the Faces of Fear take their turn systematically taking apart both teams with power moves. Eventually Harlem Heat and the Steiners team up to take the Faces of Fear out and Harlem Heat and the Steiners have a two on two match for a bit and each scores some near falls. Soon, Meng is back in and takes both Steiners out of the match. Stevie Ray and Meng end up brawling to the floor while Booker T and Barbarian go at it in the ring. Barbs misses the big boot which allows Booker to hit the axe kick. Booker goes up top, Jimmy climbs the apron but Booker kicks him in the head and the ref shouts at Jimmy to leave the ringside area. Booker flies off and hits the Harlem Hangover onto The Barbarian. The second he gets up, Rick Steiner is back in the ring and gives him a Steinerline from behind. Rick belly-to-belly suplexes Booker over the ropes and onto Meng & Stevie Ray. As that goes on Scott quickly comes in and covers Barbarian for the 1…2….3. Following the match, Booker and Stevie Ray look like they just got robbed as the Steiners grab their belts and bolt from the ring. Winners and Still WCW Tag Team Champions: The Steiner Brothers Grade: 62</div></blockquote> We go to a video highlighting the issues between Raven’s Flock & Chris Jericho, Chris Benoit & Dean Malenko. It focuses on Raven’s arrival in WCW and his destruction of various WCW wrestlers including the destruction of Roddy Piper. Grade: 49 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="eenulmR.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eenulmR.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Jericho, Benoit & Malenko come out as a unit. Suddenly this is heard: <div style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GQDOjPkECHY" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/GQDOjPkECHY"</a> frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> The entire MCI Center goes nuts thinking that somehow Roddy Piper returns and the cameras go to the entrance set. But soon the camera’s catch Raven, Saturn & Richards, with Raven in Piper’s kilt, jump over the barricades and slide in behind the 3 baby faces and blast them from behind. Raven gets on the house mic and reminds them that all his matches are Raven’s Rules. The rest of the flock then jump over the railings and beat down the 3 heroes. In the ring, Raven orders each to be brought to him. Dean is taken down with a DDT. Benoit then dragged into the ring and he starts fighting off Saturn & Richards. Raven jumps him from behind and then nails him with a DDT. While all this is going on, Jericho has gotten a chair and he gets into the ring and begins to lay waste. When its just Jericho and Raven, Jericho throws the chair out of the ring and then the two go at it. Soon, Benoit & Malenko are back into it and each separate off with Saturn and Richards. Jericho locks in the Liontamer on Raven but Raven is saved by Saturn. Saturn nails Jericho with a Death Valley Driver but turns into the Crossface by Benoit. Saturn is about to tap but then Stevie is there. Malenko takes Stevie to the corner and lays into him with chops. Raven is back up and goes to Dean and attacks him from behind. The rest of the flock comes in and takes down Jericho & Benoit and holds them down as a chair is thrown in the ring. Dean is taken to the center of the ring and dropped twice with a DDT on the chair. Raven is allowed to make a cover for the 3 count. Winners: Raven’s Flock Grade: 61</div></blockquote> We go to the back where Mike Tenay is with Eddie Guerrero. Eddie says that a story that began long before either he or Rey got to WCW finally ends tonight. This is a match that is brutal. All of Rey’s hopping around like a Mexican jumping bean will not save him tonight. Eddie knows that Rey has a bad wheel, so how, essa will Rey climb a ladder? This title means money, it means influence, it means everyone is watching and Eddie Guerrero will do anything…and he means anything to walk out tonight the champion. “Whatever it takes, holmes, remember that.” Eddie walks away and Mike tells us the Ladder Match for the Cruiserweight Title is next. Grade: 57 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="2DmiQuJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2DmiQuJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> A fast paced and wild match with alot of high spots. Early on one of the big stories of the match is Rey going up the ladder to grab the belt but Eddie blasting Rey behind the left knee with a chair and wrenching it into the ladder. Following that, the story becomes Eddie doing all he can to take our Rey's knee and Rey trying to stand to fight. At one point, Eddie misses a cross body block and crashes into the ladder which is set up center ring. Rey is able to slam him and goes to the apron and jumps to the rope and then immediately crashes to the mat as his knee buckles. Eddie is now enjoying himself as he drops Rey with a series of suplexes all the while taunting Rey. Eddie goes for a brainbuster but Rey drops out and is able to drop kick Eddie into the ropes. Rey, limping, does a version of what comes to be known as the 619. He is able to set the ladder up as Eddie is down. With the crowd cheering, Rey is climbing. But his knee keeps buckling. Eddie is able to get up and powerbomb Rey off the ladder. Smirking, Eddie yells insults at Rey and flips off the crowd. Eddie starts climbing the ladder and when he reaches the top, he puts his hand on the belt, but then he looks down at Rey. Eddie lets go of the belt, stands up on top of the ladder, and does a version of the Frog Splash from the top of the ladder..... ....AND MISSES. Rey rolls out of the way and Eddie crashes to the mat hard and out. Rey, with one leg but the crowd cheering, slowly climbs up the ladder. With one leg, Rey makes a jump up the rungs of the ladder to grab the belt. With a tear visible in his eye and the crowd screaming, Rey Mysterio Jr grabs the Cruiserweight Title and ends this rivalry with Eddie Guerrero. Winner and New WCW Cruiserweight Champion: Rey Mysterio Jr Grade: 62 Following the match, Eddie comes to as Rey celebrates. Rey puts out his hand and the crowd wants Eddie to shake it. Eddie just spits at Rey's feet and leaves the ring. The announcers put over the heart and grit of Rey Mysterio Jr to battle back from a knee injury and overcome his greatest obstacle to stand atop the Cruiserweight Division. Grade: 41 </div></blockquote> A commercial for Souled Out airs focusing on Raven as a demented cult leader grabbing the attention of the depths of society and leading his flock into battle. WCW Souled Out is Sunday Week 3, January, 1998. LIVE and only on Pay Per View. Grade: 74 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="web9Qei.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/web9Qei.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> This is, like most Goldberg matches, mostly a squash. The match is called a special attraction match and Hammer tries to get some shots in but Goldberg debuts some suplexes that are new to repitore. The end comes when Goldberg hits a belly to belly and then a spear. Hammer is soon fell to the Jackhammer and the "man of 1998" as Bobby Heenan called him gets the 1..2..3. Winner: Goldberg Grade: 40 </div></blockquote> In the back is Mike Tenay who is with Bret "the Hitman" Hart. Bret says that for one month he has waited for this moment, the chance to get back into the ring. He came to WCW to start a crusade against indency in wrestling. Against childish behavior. To give the fans a reason to believe once more. He stands against everything the nWo and the Wolfpac represent. And tonight, is just step one in his plan. Scott Hall? You're going to be Excellently Executed here tonight by the Best There Is, The Best There Was, and the Best That There Ever Will Be. Grade: 71/B] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="buppDhm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/buppDhm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> The obvious story of this match is the injured right hand of the Giant which is in a cast. Nash zeroes in almost immediately at it with the Giant trying to keep him at bay. After some power moves, Nash really attacks the injured hand and starts ripping off the cast. The Giant is able to fight back with the cast dangling. Giant goes for a chokeslam but Nash hits him in the hand and then delivers a big boot toppling the big man. Nash goes for the Jacknife but when The Giant is lifted into the air he is able to hit Nash in the head with whats left of the cast. Nash and the Giant crumble to the mat. Giant is the first up and he rips off the rest of the cast himself. With visible great pain on his face, he raises his broken hand in the air as Nash gets up. Somehow, someway, The Giant is able to lift Nash up and drop him with a chokeslam. With a face of agony, The Giant covers 1...2....3. Winner: The Giant Grade: 63 After the match, The Giant is immediately met by WCW Trainer, Chuck Tache. It is clear that the Giant is in great pain but he overcame this obstacle tonight. The announcers tell us they will update us on the condition of The Giant tomorrow night on Nitro. Grade: 74/QUOTE] After the ring is cleared, we see the cage starting to lower. The camera follows it all the way as the cage lowers down to the ring and is secured. The announcers tell us that perhaps no match is as personal as the one we are about to experience. Ric Flair vs Curt Hennig for the United States Title. Grade: 79 A recap video is aired of Hennig and Flair complete with still images of Flair and Hennig as friends from their run in a previous company (clearly not official company photos) and the appalling turn on Ric Flair at Fall Brawl. We get Hennig's cheap way out of the US Title Match at World War 3 and the subsequent times that Hennig has taken cheap shots on Flair. Grade: 74 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="WhO74qh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WhO74qh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Flair goes after Hennig immediately who is trying to get away but he can't escape. Flair takes control early on and is really laying into Curt. He throws him into the cage several times and Curt is cut as a result. Flair immediately is on him and starts punching to make him bleed some more. Flair locks in the Figure Four as Curt screams but he won't submit and he is able to sit up and get a thumb into Flair's eye which causes Ric to release the hold. Curt, limping, starts taking it to Flair now and Ric is sent into the cage. Curt grind's Flair's head against the steel mesh and Flair is cut hard way. Curt starts working over Flair's midsection and is trying to hurt his ribs. Curt nails a DDT and goes for a cover, 2 count as Flair kicks out. Curt goes for the Fisherman's Suplex but Flair drops down and low blow's Curt. Vincent runs down and tries to get into the cage door but he cant get in. Flair flips him off and goes back to Curt who kicks Ric Flair low, just like at World War 3. He goes for a cover...1...2...kick out by Flair. Curt nails the Hennig Plex for a 1...2....kick out by Flair again. Both men are up and they trade blows. Flair kicks Curt in the knee and Curt drops to the mat. Flair struts and works on the leg before signaling the end is here. He goes for the Figure Four but Curt Hennig grabs him and rolls him up. 1...2....3. Curt Hennig retains the US Title. Following the match, the door is opened and Hennig is dragged out by Vincent and they beat it out of the area as Flair sits in the ring stunned that he lost. Winner and still WCW United States Champion: Curt Hennig Grade: 79 </div></blockquote> We go to the announce booth where Tony, Dusty and Bobby are stunned. We see the cage raise as Flair leaves the ring disappointed. The announcers switch gears and take us through all the events that have led to the next match. Nitro is on the line as Larry Zbyszko takes on Eric Bischoff. Grade: 53 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="iwVnh7V.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iwVnh7V.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Eric, stupidly, starts acting like the Karate Kid as Larry looks at him like a moron. The Living Legend smacks the WCW President right in the face and then throws him into the corner and starts wailing away on Eric. In the center of the ring, Larry locks in a sleeper hold and just as Bischoff is about to pass out, Larry lets him go. He throws Eric around, Eric is able to get one kick in the head that stumbles Larry and Eric goes for a cover. It only gets a 1 count before Larry is up and when Bischoff goes for another kick, Larry grabs his leg and reverses it and locks in an Ankle Lock. With Eric screaming, Larry is yelling that Eric is worthless and that he will break his leg. Eric, realizing Larry is right, has no choice but to tap out. Larry Zbyszko celebrates to the theme of Monday Nitro as WCW retains control of Nitro. Winner by Submission: Larry Zbyszko Grade: 49 </div></blockquote> In the back is Mike Tenay with Diamond Dallas Page. He is wearing the first vest that he ever had as a professional wrestler. He talks about how this thing with Savage has gotten too personal and there is no other choice but for one of them to go. If it is DDP, hes lived his dream. But that dream will not die tonight. Diamond Dallas Page will end this once and for all and the Macho Man is about to feel....the....BANG. DDP walks off. Grade: 80 A highlight video is aired of the year long rivalry of the Macho Man and Diamond Dallas Page. During the video we get comments from both men about how much their carrers mean to them and how each man is determined to not let tonight be the end. Grade: 79 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="6y86W2q.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/6y86W2q.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Early on both men trade near falls as they each try to quickly end this. Soon, the Macho Man is in control and he takes Dallas to the floor and drops some big axe handle smashes on the barricade. Back in the ring he goes for a cover but Page is out at 2. Macho goes for a bodyslam but DDP reverses it not for the Diamond Cutter but for a pancake piledriver for a 2 count. DDP takes over scoring several near falls as Macho Man desperately fights back. Savage scores with a DDT and goes up for the big elbow but DDP is up and crotches him. A super plex is next and DDP signals for the Diamond Cutter. He nails it but as he does, Elizabeth gets on the apron and distracts the ref. This brings out Kimberly who was in the back, she runs down and drag's Elizabeth off the apron with Liz striking the floor hard. The ref sees the cover but Savage is out at a 2 count. Savage takes control and soon he strikes the big elbow. 1...2...DDP kicks out. Savage goes up again and nails it one more time. 1...2...Page is out again. Savage goes up for a 3rd time and really leans back as he flies off nailing Page. And now Kimberly is on the apron. Savage sees her and shoves her down. Savage goes after Kimberly who runs into Liz. Liz rolls her into the ring. Savage goes in after and grabs Kimberly and she slaps him in the face which causes Savage to turn around and get nailed by the Diamond Cutter. 1....2....Savage is out. DDP is stunned but he goes for it again, Savage reverses it, lifts Page up for a suplex and out of the suplex, Page hits the Diamond Cutter. Cover....1.....2.....3. Macho Man's career is over. Page and Kimberly hug and celebrate as Liz looks on in despair when Savage comes to. Savage and Liz realize it is over as DDP and Kimberly go to the crowd and leave celebrating. Winner of the Career for Career Match: Diamond Dallas Page Grade: 76 </div></blockquote> We go to a retrospective video of the Bret Hart announcement that he is coming to WCW and all that has led to this match. Bret Hart vs Scott Hall is next. Grade: 80 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="PxRyRbU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PxRyRbU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Early on, Syxx, definitely plays a factor as each time Bret starts to get control he distracts Bret. That ends when Bret suplexes Hall on the floor, Syxx, grabs him and Bret decks Syxx and runs him head first into the ring post. WCW officials come out and at that moment, they eject Syxx from the ring. The distraction is enough though for Hall to take control back in the ring and he scores several near falls as he really begins to disect the Hitman. Hall goes for the Outsiders Edge but Bret is able to hook a leg on the rope which allows him to slip out showing great ring awareness. They both trade blows and at one point Hall is able to catch Hart in mid air and throw Hart backwards over the top rope with the Hitman crashing hard to the floor. Hall sends Hart into the steps and throws Bret back in the ring. Hall goes for a superkick that looks exactly like the Sweet Chin Music and connects. 1....2...Hart kicks out. Hall goes for the Outsiders Edge but Bret rolls him up in a victory roll for a two count. They are both battling and scoring near falls but Bret is finally able to reverse a Hall roll up into a roll up of his own and out of it the Hitman stands up and locks on the Sharpshooter. Hall tries to fight it off but once its cinched in he has no choice but to tap out. Winner by Submission: Bret "Hitman" Hart Grade: 65 </div></blockquote> The announcers tell us there is just one match left and its the one the world has been waiting for. They go into a long retelling of the entire fake Sting, WCW turning on Sting, Sting stalking in the shadows and his over 1 year long pursuit of Hollywood Hulk Hogan and the WCW Title. The crowd is standing, we see some WCW wrestlers in the audience, and Michael Buffer is in the ring. The match we've all been waiting for is here. Grade: 75 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Vwnf2rW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Vwnf2rW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Buffer does his usual opening and as he does the lightening and thunder can be heard in the background. Referee Randy Anderson steps into the ring as Voodoo Child by Jimmi Hendrix plays over the arena. Hollywood Hulk Hogan is out and he is playing to the crowd and he steals a Sting mask from a kid and tears it apart during his entrance. Hogan doesnt appear to be afraid as he enters the ring and raises the WCW Title up high. Once his music dies down, the thunder and lightening can be heard again everywhere. We hear a kid's voice give the now familiar monologue: <div style="text-align:center;">When a man's heart is full of deceit... It burns up, dies... And a dark shadow falls over his soul... From the ashes of a once great man, has risen a curse... A wrong that must be righted... We look to the skies for a vindicator, someone to strike fear into the black hearts of the same man who created him... The battle between good, and evil has begun... Against an army of shadows, lies a dark warrior... The prevailer of good... With a voice of silence... And a mission of justice... This is Sting.</div> As this happens, an army of "Sting's" make their way down the aisle. They are carrying baseball bats and they go near the ring. Hogan looks freaked out as they raise their bats to him and the minute "This is Sting" is said, the "Sting's" turn their bats to the rafters. The "bats" are actually spotlights and they highlight Sting, the real Sting, at the top of the building. Sting makes his slow descent down as his music plays and he gets to the ground at the Starrcade set. With pyro shooting off, Sting removes the harness and begins his slow walk to the ring with the Stings raising their bats high as Sting moves past them. Hogan looks terrified as Sting enters the ring. The "Stings" remain in the aisle as Sting gets into the ring, removes his jacket, and walks right up to Hogan's face. Hogan is definitely freaked out but he shoves Sting, Sting walks back over to Hogan and slaps him dead in the face and then begins wailing on him as the fight is on. Sting tears into Hogan who takes a powder to the floor and tries to leave but the "Stings" are there and he cant go anywhere. Sting goes after Hogan on the floor with a cross body block from the top rope to the floor. Hogan is rolled back into the ring and he begs for mercy, but its a set up, as he low blows Sting when the Stinger gets near. Soon Hogan is in control and he works over Sting with sleeper holds, chin locks, choke holds, eye and back rakes and several slams. He gets several near falls but Hogan cant put him away. Hogan throws Sting into a corner and mocks Ric Flair and chops Sting. This just angers Sting and Hogan punches him but the hits and the chops don't do anything. Sting blocks a punch and throws Hogan into a corner and runs from the other corner and nails the Stinger Splash. With the crowd on their feet, Sting locks in the Scorpion Deathlock. As he does, the nWo come running from the back but they are met by the "Stings" who all take off their masks and we see, DDP, Flair, Hart, Harlem Heat, The Steiners, Meng, Barbarian, Goldberg, Eddie Guerrero, Benoit, Jericho, and a couple others. Its WCW vs the nWo in the aisle and a brawl ensues. As this is going on, the ref misses Hogan tapping out. With Sting distracted by the mele, Hogan hits him with the belt that the ref never sees. Hogan slams Sting and then whips him into the ropes and nails the big boot. Hogan mockingly plays to the crowd and says "its over" and goes for the Legdrop.... THAT HE MISSES. Sting is up and Hogan missed it. Sting grabs Hogan and picks him up. He slaps Hogan in the face again and Hogan goes for a punch which Sting ducks, and hits the Scorpion Death Drop. Cover 1... 2... 3.....NEW CHAMPION. Winner and *NEW* WCW World Heavyweight Champion: Sting Grade: 69 </div></blockquote> WCW stars flood the ring as Sting is presented the belt. Bischoff, the rest of the nWo collect Hogan and they are in the aisle screaming in horror. Sting is put on the shoulders of Flair & DDP as fireworks shoot off and the announcers cheer. The crowd is on their feet as Sting has conquered Hollywood Hogan. The last image we see is of Sting standing on the top rope with the WCW Title raised high as Starrcade goes off the air. Grade: 75 Overall Show Grade: 73</div></blockquote>

smartman · November 5, 2017

Wow! The event went pretty close to how I thought it would go with a couple of exceptions. Did you have to tank a few matches to get the winners you wanted? There were a couple of really low-rated matches considering who was involved, but I could see several needing the Keep Strong notes to avoid the locker room rating hitting 0. Probably a really poor show grade from what you were shooting for though (and what a Sting win over Hogan would have gotten you irl aka a 140 even though that's impossible to get).

Kimberly · November 6, 2017

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="smartman" data-cite="smartman" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Wow! The event went pretty close to how I thought it would go with a couple of exceptions. Did you have to tank a few matches to get the winners you wanted? There were a couple of really low-rated matches considering who was involved, but I could see several needing the Keep Strong notes to avoid the locker room rating hitting 0. Probably a really poor show grade from what you were shooting for though (and what a Sting win over Hogan would have gotten you irl aka a 140 even though that's impossible to get).</div></blockquote> Certain aspects of game play is def frustrating lol. Def not a grade that I wanted but as long as you guys enjoy the story, I'll be happy.

Kimberly · November 6, 2017

*Note: Anyone on the roster for the first time will have a small picture for reference. The following month they’ll be listed as text only.

<div style="text-align:center;"> January 1998

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Champions

WWF World Champion

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Intercontinental Champion

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European Champion

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World Tag Team Champions

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In Ring Performers

8-Ball

Aguila

Ahmed Johnson

Animal

Bart Gunn

Billy Gunn

Blackjack Bradshaw

Blackjack Windham

Bob Holly

Brian Christopher

Chainz

D’Lo Brown

Farooq

Flash Funk

Goldust

Hawk

Henry O. Godwinn

Jeff Jarrett

Kama

Kane

Ken Shamrock

Kurrigan

Marc Mero

Mankind

Mark Henry

Mosh

Owen Hart

Phineas I. Godwinn

Road Dogg

Savio Vega

Scott Taylor

Shawn Michaels

Skull

Steve Austin

Steve Blackman

Taka Michinoku

The Patriot

The Rock

The Sultan

The Undertaker

Thrasher

Triple H

Vader

On Screen Personalities

Brother Love

Chad Patton

Chyna

Earl Hebner

Gerald Brisco

Jerry Lawler

Jim Cornette

Jim Ross

Luna Vachon

Marlena

Michael Cole

Mike Chioda

Pat Patterson

Paul Bearer

Rick Rude

Roddy Piper

Sable

Sgt Slaughter (Commissioner)

Sunny

Tim White

Vince McMahon (Owner)

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Champions

World Heavyweight Champion

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United States Champion

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Television Champion

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Cruiserweight Champion

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World Tag Team Champions

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In Ring Performers

Alex Wright

Bobby Eaton

Booker T

Brad Armstrong

Bret Hart

Brian Adams

Buff Bagwell

Chavo Guerrero Jr.

Chris Benoit

Chris Jericho

Curt Hennig

Dave Taylor

Davey Boy Smith

Dean Malenko

Diamond Dallas Page

Eddie Guerrero

Evan Karagias

Fit Finlay

Goldberg

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Hammer

Hollywood Hulk Hogan

Jeff Hardy

Jim Neidhart

John Nord

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Juventud Guerrera

Kevin Nash

Kidman

Konnan

La Parka

LannyPoffo

Lex Luger

Lodi

Louie Spicolli

Matt Hardy

Meng

Mortis

Prince Iaukea

Psychosis

Raven

Ray Traylor

Rey Mysterio Jr.

Ric Flair

Rick Martel

Rick Steiner

Riggs

Saturn

Scott Hall

Scott Norton

Scott Steiner

Sick Boy

Steven Regal

Stevie Ray

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Sting

Syxx

The Barbarian

The Giant

Ultimo Dragon

Wrath

On Screen Personalities

Arn Anderson

Billy Silverman

Bobby Heenan

Charles Robinson

Dusty Rhodes

Elizabeth

Eric Bischoff (WCW President)

Gene Okerlund

Jimmy Hart

JJ Dillon (Chairman of the WCW Executive Committee)

Kevin Sullivan

Kimberly Page

Larry Zbyszko

Madusa

Mike Tenay

Nick Patrick

Paul Orndorff

Randy Anderson

Randy Savage

Sonny Onoo

Ted Dibiase

Ted Turner (Owner)

Terry Taylor

Tony Schiavone

Kimberly · November 22, 2017

WCW Monday Nitro - Episode 120

Monday Week 1, January 1998 - The Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia - Attendance: 30,000

[Monday Nitro opens to an aerial shot of downtown Atlanta Georgia as the camera pans around to show the Georgia Dome. Over the aerial shot we hear Tony Schiavone, excitedly, say “24 hours removed from the night Sting fought for WCW and captured the World Heavyweight Championship…its our honor to welcome you to *WCW* Monday Nitro”.

We then go to some images from last night at Starrcade 97 including Larry beating Bischoff and Sting beating Hogan. The final video image of Sting celebrating is played before the Monday Nitro opening package airs.

The pyro goes off in the Georgia Dome and we are live for the first Monday Nitro of 1998! Tony, Mike & Larry welcome us, not to nWo Nitro, but to the program that has set the standard for professional wrestling, WCW Monday Nitro.

We are 24 hours removed from the most historic night in the history of our industry. Sting is the World Heavyweight Champion, Monday Nitro belongs to WCW, and WCW stood united against the nWo as the night closed at Starrcade.

We have been informed that here tonight in our main event, Bret Hart will make his Monday Nitro in ring debut when he takes on still WCW United States Champion, Curt Hennig of the nWo. We will also hear from The Nature Boy Ric Flair here tonight as well as the winner of the Career for Career match, Diamond Dallas Page.

But we kick things of in 1998 by going to the ring here on Monday Nitro. ]

Grade: 89

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Match #1: The Hardys vs The Faces of Fear

The match starts out as a squash but it is clear that they don’t take the upstarts seriously and the Hardys almost score a victory when the Barbarian is hit by a top rope leg drop from Matt Hardy after tandem offense. That was a big mistake because Matt turns around and is locked into the Tongan Death Grip by Meng. Jeff jumps off the turnbuckle to break it up but Meng catches him too. Both men are brought down and eventually they give up.

Winners: The Faces of Fear

Grade: 62

[As the Faces of Fear leave the ring we hear Matt Hardy on the house mic. He gets their attention and says that they’re still standing (they’re struggling to get up but they are on their feet). The Faces of Fear turn around and run back into the ring and lay both men out and walk away. ]

Grade: 41

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******COMMERCIAL BREAK*******

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[Nitro returns to images from the Career for Career match between Diamond Dallas Page & the Macho Man Randy Savage. We are told that the Macho Man immediately left Starrcade following his loss but that earlier this morning WCW received an email request from Savage to address Nitro one final time next week live from Jacksonville Florida. After much thought, WCW has agreed to look past the last year of Savage’s career and give the man the respect his career deserves and grant his request.

Next week LIVE on Nitro the Macho Man Randy Savage will be in the ring to give his farewell to professional wrestling.

Grade: 76

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[DDP’s music hits and the crowd comes alive as the winner of the Career for Career match walks down to the ring. He is clearly banged up from his physical encounter but says that there is nothing that would keep him from Hotlanta tonight.

DDP talks about how 9 years ago he had a dream, a dream that everyone mocked him for. Nobody believed him but him. And so he chased that dream and it has been a long and bumpy road to get to this point. But here he is and in seven weeks he will walk into the Cow Palace to face Sting for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship at SuperBrawl.

Page says that he has so many people to thank for getting him to this point but perhaps, and this is the odd one, no one deserves more of his gratitude than…Randy Savage. Yes, Macho took it too far. Yes, he made it personal. Yes, for the last year he has made DDP’s life a living hell. And yes, last night he damned near ended the dream but the fact is that all the adversity that he has given Page this year has made Page stronger, it has made him hungrier and it has made him ready for this moment.

Next week is the swan song of Macho Man Randy Savage and in seven weeks, Diamond Dallas Page will be crowned the new man of professional wrestling. But in seven days, DDP can make this promise…he will be in Jacksonville and he will thank Randy Savage like a man and offer him his hand. Lets see if Savage is man enough to shake it.

Grade: 91

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[Tony, Mike & Larry take us back to video of the crowning of Rey Mysterio Jr as the new Cruiserweight Champion. Rey will be in action LIVE when Monday Nitro returns on TNT. Don’t go away.]

Grade: 57

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******COMMERCIAL BREAK*******

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Match #2 WCW Cruiserweight Championship Match: Jushin "Thunder" Liger vs New WCW Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio Jr.

A high flying athletic contest early on but when Rey goes for a top rope drop kick and misses, he lands on his bad knee. The rest of the match he is unable to hit the springboard hurricarana and Jushin nearly scores a pinfall with a top rope senton. The finish comes when Jushin drops Rey with a German suplex and when he goes to pick up Rey to hit a piledriver, Rey is able to reverse it into a small package for the 3 count.

Winner and still WCW Cruiserweight Champion: Rey Mysterio Jr

Grade: 57

As Rey is walking up the aisle he is blasted from behind by Guido. Guido throws Rey into the guardrail and slams his knee with a chair. Officials race down and pull the upstart competitor from the fallen champion.

Grade: 42

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[A video is shown of Raven skulking the streets of New York. He talks about the pain of the world and how it is etched into his very being. Last night at Starrcade, Chris Jericho, Chris Benoit & Dean Malenko began to feel the pain that has plagued Raven for his entire life. It’s a lesson that they have begun to educate themselves through but it’s a lesson that’s not yet done. They haven’t felt Raven’s pain, not truly, not yet…but they will. We see Raven step on a rat as he says “Quote the Raven, Nevermore”

The video fades out with a “Nitro continues….” graphic. ]

Grade: 67

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[A commercial for Souled Out airs focusing on Raven as a demented cult leader grabbing the attention of the depths of society and leading his flock into battle. WCW Souled Out is Sunday Week 3, January, 1998. LIVE and only on Pay Per View.]

Grade: 77

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Match #3: Horace Boulder vs Goldberg

As with each new outing, Goldberg is showing more of his repitore and displaying some martial arts skills. But in the end, its spear, Jackhammer and yet another win for DA Man.

Winner: Goldberg

[As Goldberg leaves the ring an overzealous fan of the nWo shoves a shirt in his face. Goldberg just looks at the fan, takes the shirt and spits on it and leaves it on the ring floor and walks away much to the cheering of the crowd in the Georgia Dome.]

Grade: 47

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[A graphic airs to show that the Nature Boy Ric Flair will kick off hour #2 when Monday Nitro comes back LIVE on TNT.]

Grade: 64

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[When Nitro returns we can hear the crowd screaming and chanting "welcome back" as Nitro fades in from black and we see Mean Gene Okerlund in the ring for the first time in over a month. Gene has a tear coming down his eye as he says he missed this and "Hotlanta it is my honor to introduce to you, the 14 time Heavyweight Champion of the World...The Nature Boy Ric Flair".

Flair comes out and he has a black eye and a bandage on his head from his war last night with Curt Hennig. He walks down to the aisle and bows to Gene before giving his old friend a hug. Both men get a big pop.

Ric says that seeing Mean Gene back on Nitro is about the only good bit of news today because the fact of the matter is, last night at Starrcade, The Nature Boy Ric Flair failed. He failed one-on-one and with no excuses. He failed against the man that butchered a friendship and ruined his soul. And maybe, just maybe, he failed because he does not have it anymore.

And Curt? The Nature Boy hates you and the Nature Boy will never forgive you, but Curt Hennig has the Nature Boy's respect because he won in the center of the ring. If the last 18 months have taught Flair anything, its that time is fleeting, age catches up to you and maybe its time for Ric Flair to wal....

The crowd is booing at the suggestion and Flair asks for the audience to let him speak. The audience comes alive at a disturbance as Shane Douglas,

the ECW World Champion jumps over the barricade.

Flair doesn't see him as Douglas slides in the ring and blasts him from behind. Douglas is on Flair immediately as the announcers freak out talking about how the ECW World Champion is on Nitro. Shane delivers a piledriver to Flair before reaching into his pocket and pulling out a biker chain. He wraps the chain around his fist and starts wailing away on Flair. Flair is soon a bloody mess as WCW officials race down to the ring along with numerous wrestlers.

Douglas leaves the way he came, through the crowd, as Flair is attended to and Nitro goes to an abrupt commercial. ]

Grade: 67

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[Nitro returns to a rare glimpse backstage as Ric Flair is attended to by Chuck Tache of the WCW medical team. Several wrestlers fan out and say they are going to look for that "invader" as Flair is rushed to a triage area in the backstage.

Grade: 72

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Match #4: The Blue Bloods vs WCW World Tag Team Champions, The Steiner Brothers

This starts as a fast paced and evenly matched contest but it doesnt end that way as the Steiners really assert their dominance suplexing Taylor and Regal all over the ring. Soon, Regal is hit by a frankensteiner and a top rope bulldog and is pinned pretty decisively.

Winners: The Steiner Brothers

Grade: 61

[Following the match Booker T & Stevie Ray have come out and they are on the apron pointing at the champs. They can be heard screaming "those belts are ours" and "you stole the win". The Steiners gesture to come in the ring but Harlem Heat back off. Both teams pointing at each other and seeting with anger.]

Grade: 43

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[Lee Marshall is with us for the 1-800-Collect road report from a Nitro party in Jacksonville Florida the site of next week's Monday Nitro. Tickets are sold out so the only way to watch is on TNT or a Nitro party world wide. Now Bobby might want to skip this next Nitro because Lee hears that wet weasels are pretty enticing for a Jaguar and no one wants to see anything happen to our brain.

"Thats your 1-800-collect road report, I'm Lee Marshall, stay tuned for more WCW Monday Nitro LIVE on TNT."

Grade: 59

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******COMMERCIAL BREAK*******

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[Nitro returns to Bret Hart at the Nitro set with Mean Gene Okerlund. He says that last night at Starrcade, the Hitman achieved the first win on his quest to rid WCW of the Wolfpac degenerates that have poisoned professional wrestling. Last night in front of the world Scott Hall screamed for mercy and begged for leniency to the sharpshooter. So, who will it be next? Does Syxx want his scrawny little chicken legs snapped in two? How about Nash? Does Nash want to be chopped down to size? Well boys, strap in because once the Excellence of Execution beats Hennig tonight, one of you is next.]

Grade: 65

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Eddie Guerrero's music hits and he and Bret eye each other warily as he makes his way to the ring. Eddie looks miserable from the loss last night and he is definitely showing signs of wear and tear. He gets into the ring and the crowd comes alive as:

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Luger makes his return to Monday Nitro. He gets a pretty big pop, all things consdiered, as he gets into the ring with Eddie.

Match #5: Lex Luger vs Eddie Guerrero

Early on Lex toys with Eddie and lets him get some shots in before Eddie almost scores a pinfall and then Lex stops playing around and hits Eddie with several big slams and a few stiff clotheslines but Eddie won't go down for the pinfall. Eddie gets control with a poke in the eye and actually hits the frog splash but when he covers Luger, the Total Package powers out quickly. Eddie is back peddling as Lex hits him with rights and lefts and several clotheslines and a poweslam. He calls for the Torture Rack and lifts Eddie up but as he does, Eddie's foot catches the ref who is momentairly blinded. When Eddie is lifted into the rack he is able slide down before Lex cinches it on, drops behind Lex and gives him a low blow. Lex doubles over, Eddie covers and with his foot on the ropes, the ref is able to see the pin and counts...1...2...3.

Winner: Eddie Guerrero

[Following the victory, Eddie high tails it out of the ring. Luger is incensed and stunned that Guerrero has defeated him on Nitro.]

Grade: 65

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[Nitro returns to a nWo paid announcement that features Hogan and Bischoff with both of them looking mad. Hogan talks about the injustice that was last night while Bischoff screams that it won't stand. The promo ends with Hogan promising a reckoning that will bring professional wrestling to its knees.]

Grade: 78

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Nitro returns to the announce booth where Tony, Mike & Bobby are sitting. Tony begins to promote that the main event of Bret Hart vs Curt Hennig non title is next and as he does so, Bobby just looks at him in utter disgust. Suddenly, Heenan just takes off his headset and gets up as Mike and Tony ask him what hes doing.

Bobby walks down the aisle and to the ring and walks over to David Penzer and yanks his microphone out of his hands. Bobby gets into the ring and paces for a few moments before looking into the crowd.

"So, Tony? You want to know what I am doing, do you? Well, that's a first because for four years you havent given a damn about what I was doing or why. You people need to understand something. Four years ago I left the World Wrestling Federation and came here to World Championship Wrestling. I didn't want to do that but do you know why I did? To get surgery on my neck, for health insurance and to see my daughter who is in attendance here tonight.

I was at one time the greatest wrestling manager in history. I managed Andre the Giant, Curt Hennig, Meng, Nick Bockwinkle, Rick Rude, and Ric Flair just to name a few. As an announcer I called the biggest moments in our sport with a good man, Gorilla Monsoon. But when I got here was I respected? No. I was treated like nothing by this company and by that blowhard italian up there in the announce booth.

And I figured fine, I will shut my mouth and collect my check and wait for WCW to die from the legacy of mismanagement that this company had. But then something happened. WCW got a clue! Eric Bischoff figured out how to create competition and make some real money and last night WCW made the most money that it ever made and I got to thinking...what am I doing with my life?

Starrcade made this company millions upon millions of dollars and I simply got to sit there and call the action instead of being part of it. Well the fact is, if this "wrestling war" is going to increase each company's bottom line, The Brain wants a bigger piece of the pie. The fact is I quit announcing for WCW and I am going back to what I do best. I am going to find someone here in WCW and mold him into a champion. I will mold him into a star and then I'll cash in...why?

Because I'm the Brain and I'm back."

[bobby drops the mic and leaves the ring. We see an astonished Tony and Mike as Tony calls for commercial and we see a graphic hyping the main event which is next.]

Grade: 53

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******COMMERCIAL BREAK*******

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Match #6 Non Title: Curt Hennig vs Bret Hart

Curt is out alone followed by Bret. Curt starts by swatting his gum at Bret which gets a smirk as these two know each other so well. Early on Bret displays scientific prowess and takes control working on Curt's lower back but Hennig is able to shove Hart chest first into the turnbuckle and then he takes over. On the floor, Curt slams Hart's chest into the guardrail and throws Hart into the ring steps and suplexes him on the floor in the aisle. Back in the ring, Curt does a snap mare and a drop kick to the back of Bret's neck. A two count and then Bret is back in it but Curt takes control again when Bret is whipped into the corner and he slides, ribs first, into the ring post. Curt nails a piledriver for a two count and locks in an abdominal stretch. He leverages the ropes but the ref sees it and forces Curt to react which allows Bret to hip toss the champion.

Bret sends Curt into the ropes and hits a spinebuster for a 2 count of his own. He whips Curt into the corner and delivers a bulldog, then a back breaker and goes for the Sharpshooter. Hennig reverses it into a small package for a 2 count and goes for the Hennig-Plex but Bret drops down and hook's Curt's legs and locks in the Sharpshooter.

Curt tries to fight out of it but Bret wrenches back and Curt has no choice but to tap out.

Winner: Bret Hart

Grade: 79

[As Hennig is tapping, Syxx runs out and hits Bret from behind. This brings out Hall and they both pound on Hart. Diamond Dallas Page runs out from the back and he and Bret Hart fight off Hall and Syxx but that brings out Nash and, yes, Hogan.

The Outsiders, Syxx & Hollywood surround the ring while Bret and Page have their backs to each other preparing to fend off any attack. With Hogan directing traffic, the nWo get onto the apron and thats when the lights go out.....

....when they come back on, the World Heavyweight Champion, Sting, is in the ring with Hart and Page and all three have baseball bats in their hands. Hogan, Nash, Hall and Syxx get off the apron and back slowly from the ring and start backing up the aisle. Hart, Sting and Page stand united as Nitro goes off the air. ]

Grade: 76

Final Grade: 81

Pipers Pit · November 22, 2017

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Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler wish us a happy new year and welcome us to a new era in WWF history has seen in the opening video. They hype two of tonight’s matches; the Nation takes on the DOA and Ahmed Johnson in an eight man tag, and in the main event Owen Hart goes up against Triple H in a very heated matchup.

Grade: 85

Speaking of Triple H the announcers are interrupted by D-Generation X who comes down to the ring. Michaels boasts about keeping his title at Saturday Night’s Main Event thanks to their insurance policy, shaking hands with Rude. He then says tonight Triple H and DX will end the scourge of the Hart family once and for all. Before Michaels can continue Commissioner Slaughter comes to the stage.

He says that he hopes Michaels will be smiling later this month because he will be defending his title at the Royal Rumble but as for the opponent, that’s for Slaughter to know and for Michaels to find out which obviously angers the champion.

Grade: 85

A standard tag match which goes back and forth until Mosh and Thrasher gain the advantage and look ready to end the match when suddenly two men jump the fan barrier and hit the ring.

They both carry kendo sticks and begin to lay out both teams. When they’ve cleared the ring JR informs us that they’re Justin Credible and Jerry Lynn but he doesn’t know why they’re here.

Winners: No Contest

Grade: 57

The newcomers still hold the ring by themselves until Sunny comes walking down the ramp and enters the ring. She’s wearing a wide smile as she kisses each of them on the cheek before collecting a mic. She says that she’s been waiting and waiting for someone in the WWF to impress her but nobody did. So she went outside to find some men who are ready to make an impact and that’s where these two come in. She then introduces us to the Impact Players.

Grade: 46

Backstage we see the Nation in their locker room and things have not settled down since Saturday. D’Lo and Kama are in the middle and tell Farooq and the Rock to settle down. The Nation is larger than any one man and tonight they have an eight man tag. So if anyone is unable to put the Nation ahead of themself, they should leave now. The Rock and Farooq eye each other but neither man leaves.

Grade: 62

Backstage we see a broken wooden chair with a crooked smiley face written on the back in permanent marker. Mankind enters the frame. He says that he too is a fan of fine cinema. He likes the classics like Psycho….and a Nightmare on Elm Street….and his personal favorite….the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. He begins chuckling before punching himself in the side of the head several times. He says Goldust has awakened something inside him and he’s going to show it at the big premiere. And he hopes Goldust can give him two thumbs up…so he can chop them off. Have a nice day!

Grade: 86

The Nation dominates this affair, no pun intended to Farooq’s finisher. Even tagging and each of the members gets a piece of the action while DOA and Ahmed appear ineffective. The Rock hits the Rock Bottom on Johnson, but instead of tagging, he looks at Farooq and offers a tag. Farooq accepts it, then hits a Dominator for the win.

Winners by Pinfall: The Nation of Domination

Grade: 66

Following the match all four members of the Nation stand in line with full confidence and give a one handed salute. The Nation appears to be united again.

Grade: 64

Backstage Steve Austin is pacing. He says that he will win this year’s Royal Rumble but something is nagging at him and that’s Kane, but someday, sometime, he’ll get another piece of Kane’s ass and that’s the bottom line, cause Stone Cold said so.

Grade: 85

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Jeff Jarrett is in the ring, awaiting Paul Heyman’s big surprise when the lights go out. When they come back on, Jarrett’s opponent is behind him, arms crossed.

The bell rings and Taz slaps on the Tazmission and Jarrett is floundering trying to escape. He finally makes it to the ropes and when Taz breaks the hold, Jarrett dumps to the outside and immediately heads up the ramp with Cornette in tow.

Winner by Countout: Taz

Grade: 60

Jarrett and Cornette quickly go up the ramp, Jarrett holding his throat. Cornette is screaming that ‘this isn’t wrestling!’ and how Jarrett has been taken advantage of while Taz stares a hole through him.

Grade: 58

Backstage, the Legion of Doom are walking when the New Age Outlaws come from behind with chair and smack them over the back. They wear the chairs out on the tag champs, before pulling out a set of handcuffs and hooking Animal to a pipe backstage. They then double team Hawk, battering him down a hallway before they come out in front of the crowd, on the floor next to the stage. Suddenly Billy Gunn seems to have an idea and he tells Road Dogg who loves it. As Road Dogg climbs up to the stage, Gunn picks up Hawk for a piledriver. As JR shouts for them to stop and not do it, Road Dogg jumps off and completes the spike piledriver onto the floor. Hawk isn’t moving as officials and EMTs rush over. The faces of the Outlaws show they may realize they’ve gone too far.

Grade: 75

Coming back from the commercial break, EMT’s are loading Hawk onto a stretcher with Animal by his side. Officials all look concerned and the announcers don’t say anything, letting the moment speak for itself.

Grade: 70

Vader and Kane seem prepared for a monster of a match but Vader’s attacks on Kane seem to have no effect. Even when he hits a power move, Kane will sit up after a moment. Vader, growing frustrated, climbs to the top and flies with a moonsault following a running dropkick but Kane moves and Vader hits nothing. When the Mastadon climbs to his feet, Kane is awaiting and chokeslams Vader for the win.

Winner by Pinfall: Kane

Grade: 77

As Kane picks up Vader and tosses him over the top rope, Stone Cold Steve Austin, chair in hand, runs down the ramp and when Kane turns around, Austin crushes him with a headshot but Kane doesn’t go down, he just stumbles a little. Another shot, another stumble. Finally Austin hits him again and Kane falls down. But before Austin can even go half way up the ramp he sits up and we see Austin with a disbelieving glare.

Grade: 75

Bearer gets on the mic and says nothing can stop Kane. But now Stone Cold has turned this personal. So next week, he challenges Austin to a rematch from Saturday Night’s Main Event. Bearer ends by saying he won’t be held responsible for Kane’s actions next week.

Grade: 80

Backastage Owen Hart is on his way to the ring when he comes face to face with Vince McMahon. He tells Owen good luck and hopes there’s no hard feelings about ‘last year’. Hart looks disgusted and says he hopes there’s no hard feeling when he brings the WWF Championship back to where it belongs and walks off.

Grade: 73

A great match between these two who exchange the momentum again and again over nearly fifteen minutes all around ringside. The action spills out early on and they spend several minutes, always breaking the referee’s count, punishing each other. The tide turns when Owen reverses a whip and sends Triple H into the post. From that point on Owen controls the flow, going to work on Triple H’s lower back. He does make a mistake which almost leads to a Pedigree but he counters, and quickly steps through into the Sharpshooter. Triple H tries to get to the ropes and is a foot away but Hart drags him back into the center of the ring and Triple H has to tap.

Winner by Submission: Owen Hart

Grade:91

As the bell rings, Owen cranks in the Sharpshooter, but Michaels slips into the ring, bashing him in the back of the head with the belt. Michaels goes on the attack and Triple H joins in when he recoups. Michaels motions to Chyna who’s come down to ringside and she slides in two steel chairs. As Triple H stomps Hart, Michaels puts one of Hart’s legs in the chair and as the announcers shout their concern and call for help, he swings the second chair down, and immediately Owen is in tremendous pain, reaching for his trapped leg before Michaels hits him again and again. Finally officials flood the ring but as JR points out the damage has been done and Owen Hart may have just suffered a career threatening injury. Michaels and Helmsley smirk and mock Hart as the show ends.

Grade: 83

Overall: 85

Kimberly · November 23, 2017

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-As seen this week Monday Night RAW was live and will be going live every week unless pre-empted.

-The planned world title match at the Royal Rumble is garnering ‘Once in a Lifetime’ buzz.

-WWF is after two well known WCW performers whose contracts are coming to an end soon.

-WWF released the Jackal and Jose Estrada Jr and sent Recon to WWF Northeast development. No word on plans for Kurrigan. The Brooklyn Brawler has also transitioned to an agent.

-Saturday Night’s Main Event was a big success and it’s expected to return in 1998.

-WCW is said to be thrilled that Nitro has retaken the lead in the ratings battle at least for this week. It shows that there was intense interest in what happened after Starrcade. Internally, the company expects back and forth with the WWF going forward.

-The big story coming out of Nitro was the debut of Shane Douglas from ECW. So, what happened? We are told that 12 days prior to last week's Nitro, ECW reached out to Douglas (who was working on a pay per night deal) about signing a full time contract with the promotion. ECW sources say Douglas was receptive. Then ECW began to really appear on WWF television and everything changed. Douglas began showing doubts and questioning the relationship between ECW and the World Wrestling Federation.He kept saying he didn't want to kiss Vince McMahon's ass and he wasn't happy that the promotion was doing a deal with the federation. Shane was scheduled to be at the last ECW show to continue discussions but he didn't come due to what he said was car troubles. That was Saturday night, the night before Starrcade.

Sunday he was unreachable and Heyman began to get suspicious that either WWF or WCW had done something. Douglas was not in DC for Starrcade apparently and Heyman had confirmed he was still at home in Pittsburgh on Sunday. He and Heyman talked briefly Sunday night and were supposed to talk more Monday. ECW found out just 30 minutes before Shane appeared on nitro that he was in Atlanta. He had been referenced on air as the ECW Champion but ECW vacated his title just before he appeared on Nitro.

ECW sent a release to Time Warner and to the public saying he is not the ECW Champion, he is not under contract to ECW and all further use of ECW's name is to be ceased. Any further use of ECW's name or copyrights will result in legal proceedings. Sources say that ECW is really in dire straits now that they've lost their champion and Heyman is trying to lock who he can up to long term deals.

-WCW released seven talent this week: Evan Karagias, Hammer, John Nord, Lodi, Louie Spicolli, Prince Iaukea and Riggs.

-Backstage at Saturday Night, Wrath (real name Bryan Clarke) started a fight and was fired the next morning. He then took the radical step of filing a wrongful termination lawsuit against the promotion. Stay tuned.

-With Bobby Heenan's new role in the company the announce teams have been restructured. Going forward Tony Schiavone, Mike Tenay & Larry Zbyszko will call both hours of Nitro. Tony Schiavone, Mike Tenay and Dusty Rhodes will call pay per views.

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*A video package was shown recapping the events between Kane and Stone Cold Steve Austin (92)

*The New Impact Players def. Kaientai (54)

*Jim Cornette is seen backstage speaking with the Blackjacks but we can’t hear what he’s saying (70)

*Chainz def. Steve Blackman (56)

*A video package was shown recapping DX’s attack on Owen Hart (93)

* D’Lo Brown def. The Patriot (55)

*D’Lo and Kama attacked the Patriot following the match. (44)

Overall: 71

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* A video package was shown recapping the recent tribulations of the Nation of Domination (59)

*The Sultan def. Bob Holly (49)

*Mark Henry came to the rescue of when Sultan wouldn’t release the Camel Clutch (35)

* Ahmed Johnson def. Savio Vega (63)

* Marc Mero is seen backstage with Sable where he tells her he has big plans for this Monday (65)

* The Godwinns def. The Headbangers (54)

* A video package was shown hyping D-Generation X (81)

Overall: 65

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WCW Saturday Night

Saturday Week 1, January, 1998– Timmons Arena–Greenville, South Carolina

*La Parka def Rick Martel

Hype Vid for Goldberg

*Goldberg def Brad Armstrong

Eddie Guerrero promo mocking Luger loss

*Saturn & Kidman def The Rock N Roll Express

Hype Vid for the replay of the final moments of Nitro

*Chris Benoit def Fit Finlay

Show Grade: 62</div>

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Ratings:

Nitro-17.18 (12,899,350 viewers)

RAW-16.92 (12,693,730 viewers)

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Kimberly · December 6, 2017

<div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="hqdefault.jpg" data-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KASDUA7LUbg/hqdefault.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> WCW Monday Nitro - Episode 121 Monday Week 2, January 1998 - Jacksonville Memorial Coliseum; Jacksonville, Florida </div> [Nitro opens to a replaying of the closing moments of last week's show where Sting, DDP and Bret Hart all stood united against the nWo. We then go live into the arena in Jacksonville: <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CBVEhPqed2c" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/CBVEhPqed2c"</a> frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Hollywood Hogan, Eric Bischoff, Kevin Nash & Scott Hall all come down with serious looks on their faces instead of the usual smirks. In the ring, Bischoff says that the time has come for the reckowning! Eight days ago, Sting stole the nWo title from Hollywood by using WCW wrestlers to distract the champ and take what did not belong to him. The title around Sting's waist does not belong to Sting, it does not belong to WCW. It belongs to the nWo. Hogan gets on the mic and says that it is pathetic how WCW goes on and on thinking that they actually won something but the day is coming, the day is coming real soon, when that belt will be back home. Bischoff takes back the mic and says and that brings us to Sting's little army. We saw it last week in the form of Bret Hart, DDP and Sting. So the Stinger has some back up, does he? He is itchin for a fight, is he? Well, we have a hell of an idea....in 13 days there is a pay per view called Souled Out. It's an nWo concept that WCW stole and is claiming as their own, but who cares. How about this....the main event of Souled Out can be: Sting, Bret Hart & DDP against Hollywood Hulk Hogan and...The Outsiders! That's right, WCW, the nWo is calling you out. We await your answer. The guys mug to the crowd as the challenge has been made. ] Grade: 97 ============================ [We go to the announce table where we are told that this is the permanent announce team for Monday Nitro. Tony, Mike and Larry welcome us to Monday Nitro and they hype up the block buster challenge that was just made. They take us back to Starrcade last week where we see the end of the Diamond Dallas Page/Macho Man Randy Savage match and are told that the Macho Man is in the building and, tonight, he will deliver his farewell live on Monday Nitro. They also tell us that both Bret Hart & Diamond Dallas Page will be in action. DDP in our main event against Scott Hall of the nWo and Bret Hart will be in action against Steven Regal next after our first time out. Stay with us, we're LIVE on TNT and we're coming back with the Hitman.] Grade: 76 ============================ <div style="text-align:center;">******COMMERCIAL BREAK*******</div> ============================ <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match #1: Steven Regal vs Bret "Hitman" Hart The match is a technical clinic early on with both men getting some close falls but then Bret Hart takes over and Regal is never able to recover. Soon, he is tapping out to the Sharpshooter. Winner: Bret Hart [Following the match, Hart looks at the camera and says "Hogan, Hall, Nash? I accept." So, one-third of the challenge has been accepted. Will there be more tonight?] Grade: 74 ============================ [A video is shown that replays the vicious and shocking arrival of Shane Douglas to WCW last week live on Nitro. We are told that Ric Flair is not here tonight and that when Monday Nitro returns, Mean Gene will speak to Douglas and try to find out what the hell he is doing here? That's next, LIVE from Jacksonville. ] Grade: 77 </div></blockquote> ============================ <div style="text-align:center;">******COMMERCIAL BREAK*******</div> ============================ [Nitro returns to Mean Gene Okerlund at the Nitro set. He reminds us of the shocking return last week to WCW of his guest at this time, "ladies and gentlemen...this is Shane Douglas. " Douglas comes out cocky and laughing and puts one hand on Gene's shoulder in a smug fashion. Gene asks him, straight up, what the hell is he doing here in WCW and why Ric Flair? Shane says that sometimes you have to go away to become great. 5 years ago, Shane Douglas...the Franchise of professional wrestling, left WCW because this company couldn't piss in a bucket if it was ordered to. The good old boys here in WCW didn't know how to recognize true mega star talent. People like Ric Flair held Shane Douglas down and put an albatross around his neck. So, Shane had to go elsewhere. To Philadelphia and there, in a run down, disgusting, foul sweat hog of a building, Douglas found himself and he became the man. Gene asks him is he working for ECW? Shane says no. His past is history, his future is here in WCW and he is here for one simple purpose....to prove everyone, especially that god-damned politician Ric Flair, that they were wrong about the Franchise. And that is why Ric Flair was the target last week. It's why he's going to remain the target until the Franchise puts a bullet through the center of his eyes. If Ric Flair has a pair of nuts under his robe, he will answer this challenge: anytime, anywhere, The Nature Boy will get Franchised. Grade: 59 ============================ [A video to hype all of Goldberg's moments since arriving in WCW is aired. Da Man is in action, next.] Grade: 61 ============================ <div style="text-align:center;">******COMMERCIAL BREAK*******</div> ============================ <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match #2: Psychosis vs Goldberg It is definitely not a good night for the poor luchador. He tries to gain some momentum out the gate and, seemingly, stuns Goldberg. Psychosis goes off the top rope to try some move but Goldberg spears him in mid air. A jackhammer is next and its elementary...1....2...3. Winner: Goldberg Grade: 57 [Following the win, Goldberg looks at the camera and makes a hand gesture of a belt around his waist. The man of the future, Da Man, is signaling that he wants gold, who is the future victim?] Grade: 73 </div></blockquote> ============================ [A video of the Macho Man's first world title win in WCW is aired. Late on tonight, Savage gives his farewell to professional wrestling. ] Grade: 73 ============================ <div style="text-align:center;">******COMMERCIAL BREAK*******</div> ============================ <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match #3: WCW Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio Jr & Jushin Liger vs La Parka & Alex Wright As expected, this match is full of high spots for a cruiserweight bout. The finish comes when Mysterio hits the 619 on La Parka and Guido comes out from the auidence. He hops onto the apron but Mysterio launches himself at Guido and they both tumble to the floor. In the ring, Liger is distracted by this and Wright sneaks up behind and nails a reverse rolling DDT for a 3 count. Winners: Alex Wright & La Parka Grade: 63 </div></blockquote> ============================ [We go back to Starrcade and see the crazy brawl between Raven's Flock & Jericho, Benoit & Malenko. When we come back, Chris Jericho kicks off hour #2 in action against Richards from the Flock. ] Grade: 61 ============================ <div style="text-align:center;">******COMMERCIAL BREAK*******</div> ============================ [Nitro returns to a commercial for Souled Out airs focusing on Raven as a demented cult leader grabbing the attention of the depths of society and leading his flock into battle. WCW Souled Out is Sunday Week 3, January, 1998. LIVE and only on Pay Per View.] Grade: 65 ============================ <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match #4: Richards vs Chris Jericho [Right before this match begins, [b]Bobby Heenan[/b] is seen at the entrance area scouting the match. He watches everything go down.] A surprisingly back and forth match. Richards gains control early, Jericho then recovers which brings out Saturn & Kidman. This brings out Malenko & Benoit from the back to even the score. They brawl around the ringside area and Jericho is able to hit a Enziguri on Richards. Raven sneaks from under the ring and drops Jericho with a DDT and puts Richards on top. Richards covers...1...2..3. Winner: Richards Grade: 62 </div></blockquote> ============================ [We get a replay from earlier in the night where the nWo challenged Hart, DDP & Sting to a match at Souled Out. We then see Hart's affirmative response. Will there be further responses tonight?] Grade: 76 ============================ [The announcers tell us that when we come back, The Macho Man, will deliver his farewell. Don't go anywhere.] Grade: 79 ============================ [When Nitro returns we can hear the crowd screaming is chanting "Macho Man, Macho Man" and they roar with also a mixture of boos when.... Randy Savage comes out to his nWo theme. He is dressed in street clothes and nods, somewhat appreciatively, at the cheers he is getting as he gets into the ring. Savage says that for the last 8 days he has had to do some soul searching...and it sucked. The past 8 days have been the hardest for him in his career, the Macho Man says he never expected, never thought for a minute that DDP would beat him at Starrcade....but he did. DDP pinned the Macho Man's shoulders to the mat with a 3 count and now he's the man and the Macho Man is done. Savage asks for DDP to come out at this time and Page does. Savage says he heard Page's comments last week and said that it took guts for Page to thank him after all that the Macho Man has done to DDP this year. He says that is what a man does and he puts out his hand.....and DDP shakes it. DDP tells him "it was an honor"... Immediately the nWo music plays and its Hogan, Bischoff....and Elizabeth who come down to the ring. Hogan stops at the ring steps and is about to enter the ring when Elizabeth stops him. She instead goes into the ring and gets right at Randy's face. She says that somethings never change and Randy Savage being a selfish prick sure hasn't changed. Randy Savage is, was, and always will be all about Randy Savage. Did Savage think to ask Elizabeth how she felt about putting both of their careers on the line in his feud with Page? No. No, he just did it and then screwed them both..."well, screw you Randy". She slaps him in the face just as he says he's sorry and then Hogan runs into the ring and nails Savage from behind as he goes after Liz. DDP slides in and grabs Hogan as he prepares to deliver a fist to Savage and nails him with the Diamond Cutter. Savage goes up top and drops the big elbow and this brings out the nWo who flood the ring. Page and Savage escape through the crowd and stop near the top. Savage shakes Page's hand, DDP grabs a mic and says "hey bald goon, Hart's accepted and so do I....Macho Man, the floor is yours." This plays as Savage soaks in the crowd and high fives a bunch of fans: <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BuKCUuvmvmc" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/BuKCUuvmvmc"</a> frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Macho Man does a bow to the arena before leaving through a fan entrance. ] Grade: 76 ============================ <div style="text-align:center;">******COMMERCIAL BREAK*******</div> ============================ [Nitro returns to a promo of Eddie Guerrero cruising down the streets of El Paso in a low rider getting some stares from the ladies. He is talking about how huge his win against Luger was last week and how that is only the beginning for the Latin King. "Whatever it takes, Holmes." We see Eddie drive off after mocking Luger.] Grade: 66 ============================ <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match #: Steve Doll & Steve Keirn vs The Faces of Fear Total squash match as Meng and Barbarian take apart the local veteran team. The finish comes with a big boot to Keirn and then the Tongan Death grip for the 3 count. Winners: The Faces of Fear Following the match, The Haryds, run out and they have chairs. They nail both Meng & The Barbarian from behind but the bent chairs dont effect the savages. The Faces of Fear respond buy destroying the Hardys. As the Faces leave...the brothers from Cameron, pulling on the ropes, slowly get back to their feet for just a moment before falling down and passing out from the pain. Grade: 42 </div></blockquote> ============================ [The announcers show us that DDP & Hart have accepted the challenge of the nWo. The main event of Page vs Scott Hall is next when Monday Nitro returns..don't leave us now.] Grade: 76 ============================ <div style="text-align:center;">******COMMERCIAL BREAK*******</div> ============================ <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match #6 Main Event: Scott Hall vs Diamond Dallas Page Page comes out a house of fire and nearly scores a pinfall early before Scott cuts him at the knees and then begins to dominate. On the floor, Page is sent into the guard rail several times and then clotheslined on the floor. Back in the ring, Hall nails the fall away slam for a 2 count. Hall goes for the Outsiders Edge but Page slips out and goes for the Diamond Cutter but Hall is able to backdrop him back to the floor. Syxx runs out and puts the boots to Page. This brings out Bret Hart who Syxx runs for his life from. Syxx is now in Hall's corner and Bret is in Page's. And its almost over as Hall nails the Outsiders Edge 1....2...kick out. Hall goes for another fall away slam but Page reverses it into a modified Diamond Cutter. Both men are down and the crowd wills Page back into the match. Page starts striking Hall with lefts and rights and delivers a flapjack. Page goes for the Diamond Cutter but Syxx is on the apron, Hart comes from behind, pulls his leg and Syxx faceplants the ring. This distraction allows Hall to grab page and try to nail the Edge again but this time Page reverses, hits the Diamond Cutter and gets the pinfall. Winner: Diamond Dallas Page Grade: 81 </div></blockquote> [Following the win, the nWo does come out. Hogan, Nash, Bisch, Hennig, Norton, etc. Page and Hart are surrounded in the ring as the nWo prepare to attack. Suddenly, crow sounds fill the arena as two black harnesses on separate lines fall down to the ring from the sky. Hogan and the nWo are looking everywhere for Sting but we dont see him, we just hear the eerie sound of endless crows throughout the arena. The nWo collect their wits and rush into the ring but simulataneously, as they do, Page and Hart have their harnesses on. They look up and suddenly we see Sting near the top of the building. He nods at the 2 and they get pulled to the sky as the nWo are forced to watch on. Everyone is looking to the top of the building as Nitro goes off the air. ] Grade: 84 Final Grade: 83

Pipers Pit · December 6, 2017

<img alt="rrPX9e2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rrPX9e2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GDGiR58.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GDGiR58.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="9IQREL9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9IQREL9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> A video package plays reminding the audience of DX’s heinous attack on Owen Hart last week. Grade: 88 <div style="text-align:center;"> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/a84XAkQziYo?rel=0" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/a84XAkQziYo?rel=0"</a> frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> <img alt="5bJ1Ac1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5bJ1Ac1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="YtFobLO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YtFobLO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Backstage, Stone Cold Steve Austin is arriving and looking not very pleased when he’s met by Mr. McMahon. McMahon is all smiles and says he’s looking forward to Austin’s match tonight versus Kane. Austin just nods and before McMahon can react Austin gives him a cup check before walking off. McMahon doubles over, clutching himself with an angry grimace. Grade: 89 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="ix6cVW0.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ix6cVW0.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="AOanEQS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AOanEQS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="8PABBv9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8PABBv9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> We go Michael Cole who is standing by with Jim Cornette and Jeff Jarrett. Cornette does all the talking and calls what Paul Heyman and his hooligan Taz did last week wasn’t wrestling, it was an attempted mugging. That’s what ECW is, a bunch of thugs and criminals. They don’t wrestle and they don’t stand for the business he knows and loves. But it goes to show that everything is cyclical because he and Jeff are going to bring the pride of pro wrestling back and show the world that you can spell pro wrestling N-W-A. Grade: 63 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <img alt="VQEtFWS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VQEtFWS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5kM5ykY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5kM5ykY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="h76Ljo1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/h76Ljo1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> All American Mark Henry brings a level of imposing presence that the Sultan hasn’t ever dealt with. Henry bats away the Sultan’s early attacks and flattens him with several running clotheslines. Henry shows off more power with several slams and shoulder blocks. Henry finally catches the Sultan in a standing side headlock but keeps the hold on which begins to act like a sleeper. The Sultan fights to get out of it but Henry’s massive arms clamp down and he goes out on his feet with Henry holding him up. Winner by Submission: Mark Henry Grade: 46 </div></blockquote> <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="jpGiFf5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jpGiFf5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="iYCbZUE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iYCbZUE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="AwLQevZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AwLQevZ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="D5L9Q0A.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/D5L9Q0A.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Back in their locker room the Nation of Domination looks united and without tension. Farooq says that every brotherhood goes through rough patches but together they will all claim what they have coming to them and nobody in the WWF can stop them. Grade: 61 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="4DHjTz0.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4DHjTz0.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vG2xh4U.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vG2xh4U.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Paul Bearer and Kane are standing by in a dark room. Bearer says that he cannot wait to see Kane destroy Austin tonight. Nobody can save Austin from what is coming as Kane rips him limb from limb and then, and only then, will Stone Cold Steve Austin rest…in…hell! Grade: 91 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="rfjm4H7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rfjm4H7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> We then see Vader who’s speaking with someone in a hallway but we can’t tell who because the other person is shielded by a wall. Vader is nodding his head in agreement. Grade: 76 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <img alt="aOWgySG.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aOWgySG.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OJ3TFyb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OJ3TFyb.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5kM5ykY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5kM5ykY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="QWq0Ud5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QWq0Ud5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="QwdKUWM.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QwdKUWM.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The Godwinns are in firm control in the match and dominate from the opening bell. Holly tries to mount a comeback but its cut short and he’s put down for a three count when Henry hits a side slam for the win. Winners by Pinfall: The Godwinns Grade: 57 </div></blockquote> <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="1AoMP6e.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1AoMP6e.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="IIw1x0p.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IIw1x0p.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> As the Godwinns celebrate their wins, the Impact Players hit the ring, each with a chair. They whack the Godwinns over the back sending them out of the ring. They then hit headshots on Holly and Blackman. Phineas tries to get back in the ring but he’s hit again and falls off the apron. Grade: 39 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="rrPX9e2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rrPX9e2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GDGiR58.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GDGiR58.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="DjHTPUb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DjHTPUb.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="FpQi1gV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FpQi1gV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pnS6a22.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pnS6a22.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="AvBryXw.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AvBryXw.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Cameras are following DX backstage when they storm the locker room of Kaientai. Taka and Funaki don’t stand a chance as Michaels, Triple H, Chyna, and Rude completely overwhelm them and it only takes a minute or two to lay out both Japanese superstars. Michaels says it’s time to go to the ring and they all walk out. Grade: 64 <div style="text-align:center;"> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WeUhyfKElUI?rel=0" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/WeUhyfKElUI?rel=0"</a> frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> <img alt="rrPX9e2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rrPX9e2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GDGiR58.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GDGiR58.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="DjHTPUb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DjHTPUb.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="FpQi1gV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FpQi1gV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> DX comes down to the ring and Michaels immediately gets on the stick. He says people seem to have forgotten who runs this place and who makes the rules. Rule number one. The guy with the belt makes the rules. Last week they finally disposed of that blackheart whiner and now everyone is on notice. What DX wants, DX gets. Before he can go on, he's interuped by Commissioner Slaughter who comes out to the stage. <img alt="ROml6wX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ROml6wX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Slaughter says Michaels is getting a little full of himself but like any good drill seargant he'll bust him down to reality. At the Royal Rumble Shawn Michaels will defend that title against a man he's never met. Michaels demands to know who it is but Slaughter just grins and says that's for him to know and for Michaels to find out. When he leaves DX is in a frenzy. Grade: 79 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <img alt="xVQvRIN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xVQvRIN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="IEDelWf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IEDelWf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5kM5ykY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5kM5ykY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="QlKHMkd.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QlKHMkd.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Goldust, with his faint painted half black and half gold spends the opening moments infuriating Johnson with some mind games and ducking out of the ring but when Johnson catches him on the outside he goes to town on Goldust who escapes by getting back in the ring and ambushing Johnson as he follows. The European champ goes on the offense and when he needs a distraction Luna is happy to provide it as Marlena just puffs on the cigar at ringside. Johnson begins to make a comeback but when Goldust grabs the referee to put someone between him and Johnson, Luna climbs on the apron and delivers a low blow through the ropes. Johnson, doubled over, is easy pickings for an uppercut and when he staggers around, Goldust hooks him in a reverse facelock and then nails the Curtain Call for the win. Winner and still WWF European Champion: Goldust Grade: 80</div></blockquote> <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="IEDelWf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IEDelWf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="LGl8Bm5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LGl8Bm5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RYdUSvF.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RYdUSvF.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Goldust doesn't have much time to enjoy his victory when Mankind comes running, as best he can, and slides into the ring. But when Mankind charges intent on delivering the Mandible Claw, Goldust pulls Luna in front and she takes the brunt of it as the champ ditches to the outside. Luna is squirming and helpless and Mankind watches Goldust and when their eyes connect, it's Mankind with a wide crazed smile. Grade: 85 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="ix6cVW0.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ix6cVW0.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="VkAMf3m.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VkAMf3m.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Pn0OAQe.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Pn0OAQe.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Marc Mero and Sable are with Michael Cole backstage. She's dressed in a very modest dress, nearly ankle length. Mero says that it took him awhile but he's finally found the new look for Sable. Now all eyes will be on the Marvelous One instead of some sleazy pin up girl. She lowers her head at the insult but Mero pays no attention. He says next week he'll be back in the ring and will finally get the attention he deserves. When they leave, he's leading her by the arm. Grade: 72 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="5bJ1Ac1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5bJ1Ac1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The camera is in Stone Cold Steve Austin's locker room. He's lacing his boots with a pissed off look on his face. He says that Saturday Night's Main Event was just an appetizer but tonight it's going to be the main course and first on the menu is a three hundred pound freak, well-done and on the side a fat tub of goo. And when the meal is finished and the big red freak is looking up at the lights following a Stone Cold Stunner, it'll be time to crack open a few Stevewisers and that's the bottom line cause Chef Austin says so! Grade: 100 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <img alt="jpGiFf5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jpGiFf5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5kM5ykY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5kM5ykY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZGhytNt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZGhytNt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> With the Nation around ringside Savio knows he's already facing steep odds and their continued distractions through the match do nothing to help. Farooq controls the match throughout and finally puts Savio away with a Dominator. Winner by Pinfall: Farooq Grade: 64</div></blockquote> <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="ROml6wX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ROml6wX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="1qZPUqg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1qZPUqg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="mLSbjpc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mLSbjpc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="EiA8duj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EiA8duj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Backstage, the New Age Outlaws are being chewed out by Commissioner Slaughter who says their actions last week are so outrageous that he has little choice but to fire them. They're begging for their jobs when Animal bursts onto the scene. Animal says he doesn't want them fired, he wants to retire them personally and he asks Slaughter to keep the match at the Royal Rumble and he'll beat them both by himself! Slaughter says if Animal wants it, he's got it. When Animal and Slaughter leave, Road Dogg and Gunn look at each other in silence. Grade: 68 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="Juax5CP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Juax5CP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ghAO1vg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ghAO1vg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler hype the upcoming Royal Rumble, especially the news about the Handicap World Tag Team Championship match and the World title match with Shawn Michaels against a mystery opponent. <img alt="OahGj0w.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OahGj0w.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Grade: 100 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <img alt="yUdCB6I.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yUdCB6I.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="5bJ1Ac1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5bJ1Ac1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5kM5ykY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5kM5ykY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vG2xh4U.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vG2xh4U.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> A fight from the start and Austin goes in for the kill but Kane fends him off, rarely stunned and never off his feet even when Austin clotheslines him over the top rope, he lands like a cat. They brawl around ringside and Austin is catching the worst of it. Kane manhandles the champion, whipping him headfirst into the post. Bearer orders Kane to throw Austin back into the ring and he does but then the lights go out. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pDvLxGoxEso?rel=0" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/pDvLxGoxEso?rel=0"</a> frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> When the lighs come back on, Kane is staring at the stage, hands tightening into fists. The referee continues to count but Kane is waiting for his brother and doesn't pay any heed to the ongoing ten count until the bell rings. Winner by Countout and still WWF Intercontinental Champion: Stone Cold Steve Austin Grade: 98 </div></blockquote> <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="5bJ1Ac1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5bJ1Ac1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rfjm4H7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rfjm4H7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> With Austin in the ring, Kane and Bearer disappear backstage in hunt of the Undertaker. Austin seems to be calling them back to continue the fight when Vader climbs over the railing and slips into the ring. When Austin turns around, he's blasted by Vader's running charge. Before he can even react, Vader begins dropping thunderous elbow drops one after the other. Then he bounds off the ropes and hits a huge splash. Austin is barely moving and when he does he looks in pain. Vader drags him to the corner and mounts the second turnbuckle before flying with a Vaderbomb. Austin just shakes as Ross is calling for help from backstage. Vader climbs again and delivers another. Finally officials arrive but the damage has been done and as the show ends Vader stares down at Austin who is hurt bad. Grade: 85 Overall: 95

Pipers Pit · December 9, 2017

<div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="2BmrWTW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2BmrWTW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> * The next edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event has been scheduled for the first week in March, 3 weeks before WrestleMania XIV, and it will take place in Philadelphia. * One of the biggest names in the sports world has signed with WWE, though their purpose is not yet known. Expect this person to play a major role at WrestleMania. *The Sultan character is officially done with the man behind the mask being sent to development until creative comes up with something new for him. Contrary to some reports there is no heat on him, they just felt the sultan gimmick had run its course. *It’s said that several talents will be brought up to the main roster soon to be tested on house shows and dark matches before making their television debuts. In particular we’re hearing more than one tag team. *The paperwork is completed for Shawn Michaels’ Royal Rumble opponent’s appearance which would be a one time thing. *Breaking News: Lex Luger fired by WCW. The biggest news in professional wrestling this week was the sudden firing of Lex Luger from World Championship Wrestling on Wednesday morning. Sources say that Tuesday night when WCW went into production on Saturday Night, in a scene eerily reminiscent of when Luger started a fight with Mean Gene, Luger started a backstage fight with road agent, Brad Armstrong. After serving a suspension and being allowed to return (albeit in a program where he was to elevate Eddie Guerrero), Eric Bischoff had enough. He personally made the decision to fire Luger immediately and it was done early on Wednesday morning. Reportedly, no objection came from Luger's best friend, Sting. *With his program with Luger cancelled, and what this means next for Eddie Guerrero is up in the air. Creative will meet with him on Monday at the Super Dome in New Orleans. *WCW and WWF were engaged in a bidding war for the services of Sean Waltman, known as Syxx. This week, that war ended as Waltman resigned with WCW for a six year deal that reportedly sees him have a substantial pay raise. WCW is likely to get behind booking him now. *The reason the location for Starrcade 98 was not announced two weeks ago was that WCW had a late offer from a different location. The location has been chosen and expect WCW to announce it at Souled Out. *WCW is cancelling the annual Sturgis trip and the pay per view, Road Wild. In its place will be the Clash of the Champions as a yearly pay per view. That will originate in August. *WCW is looking to launch a second B show in the near future. *Once the NBA season ends, expect a return to WCW of several NBA stars. <img alt="wXmf7Aa.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wXmf7Aa.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> 17.26 (12,950,730 viewers) <img alt="LSUd17t.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LSUd17t.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> 17.39 (13,045,570 viewers) <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="JBbmzI8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/JBbmzI8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The last thing we saw last week was the Mastadon Vader attacking Stone Cold Steve Austin after he defended his Intercontinental Championship against Kane. Austin was left hurt after the brutal attack and will not be at RAW in person though he’ll be interviewed via satellite. Vader will be at RAW as he takes on Mankind. Two weeks ago the New Age Outlaws injured Hawk of the Legion of Doom, nearly ending his career. This week Animal seeks to avenge his partner when he takes on Billy Gunn. Did the Outlaws bite off more than they could chew? Commissioner Slaughter informed Shawn Michaels that he will be defending his WWF World Heavyweight Championship at the Royal Rumble but refused to tell him the name of his challenger. How will DX react to the Commissioner’s surprise? Announced Matches -Mankind vs Vader -Animal vs Billy Gunn -Marc Mero vs the Undertaker</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="lWoyZTf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lWoyZTf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> WWF World Heavyweight Championship Shawn Michaels © vs ???? Royal Rumble Match</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="hqdefault.jpg" data-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KASDUA7LUbg/hqdefault.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The main event of Souled Out this Sunday live from Cincinnati, Ohio has been set: The fathers of the nWo, Hollywood Hogan and The Outsiders will team up to take on WCW World Heavyweight Champion Sting, Bret "the hitman" Hart and Sting's opponent at SuperBrawl in February Diamond Dallas Page. What will happen on the final Nitro before Souled Out? Announced Matches: -The Faces of Fear vs The Hardys -Booker T vs Rick Steiner -Eddie Guerrero vs Rick Martel - Winner Faces Curt Hennig for the US Title at Souled Out</div></div></blockquote>

smartman · December 10, 2017

Whew, for a minute there I thought you were going to have WCW not have stupidly large contracts for people who suck at wrestling. That Syxx re-signing removes all fears of that though.

Kimberly · December 10, 2017

<img alt="

" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> but I got rid of Lex!

smartman · December 10, 2017

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Kimberly" data-cite="Kimberly" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> but I got rid of Lex!</div></blockquote> Lex tends to get rid of Lex in TEW so that doesn't count. <img alt=":rolleyes:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/rolleyes.png.4b097f4fbbe99ce5bcd5efbc1b773ed6.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Pipers Pit · January 8, 2018

Note: We want to thank the readers for their patience. Between work, health, and the holidays this got pushed onto the back burner but we're not going anywhere. Nitro will be following very soon. <img alt="5bJ1Ac1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5bJ1Ac1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vG2xh4U.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vG2xh4U.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rfjm4H7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rfjm4H7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> A video recap is shown highlighting the main event last week which saw Stone Cold Steve Austin retain his WWF Intercontinental Championship against Kane, before being blindsided by Vader which left Austin down and hurt. Grade:83 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <div style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/a84XAkQziYo?rel=0" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/a84XAkQziYo?rel=0"</a> frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> <img alt="Juax5CP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Juax5CP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ghAO1vg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ghAO1vg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> JR and Jerry Lawler welcome the audience to the show and hype what’s to come; The Undertaker takes on Marc Mero and in the main event Vader, fresh off his attack on Austin takes on Mankind. Speaking of Austin, JR will have a live interview with him tonight. Before they can go on anymore, they’re interrupted by some unfamiliar music. Grade: 90 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WfD_2dbAbe0?rel=0" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/WfD_2dbAbe0?rel=0"</a> frameborder="0" gesture="media" allow="encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> <img alt="i2lBqLT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/i2lBqLT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="IIw1x0p.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IIw1x0p.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="1AoMP6e.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1AoMP6e.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Sunny and her Impact Players come down to the ring. She says that for weeks now they’ve been picking their spots but she’s getting bored and when she’s bored she wants some action, so if anyone back there has the guts, come on down to the ring and feel the impact. She doesn’t have to wait long for a reply. <img alt="Gst2b0F.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Gst2b0F.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="nsGMG3T.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nsGMG3T.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Brian Christopher and Scott Taylor come down to the ring, quickly followed by a referee and we have our first match of the night. Grade: 65 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <img alt="IIw1x0p.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IIw1x0p.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="1AoMP6e.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1AoMP6e.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5kM5ykY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5kM5ykY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Gst2b0F.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Gst2b0F.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="nsGMG3T.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nsGMG3T.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The early minutes of the match are largely even but as the match progresses Credible and Lynn assert themselves and take over. After knocking Christopher off the apron, they turn to Taylor who is the legal man and hit a double lifting DDT. Sunny who’s standing in front of the announcers remarks that’s ‘total impact’. That gets an easy three count. Winners by Pinfall: The Impact Players Grade: 59 </div></blockquote> <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="rrPX9e2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rrPX9e2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GDGiR58.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GDGiR58.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="DjHTPUb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DjHTPUb.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="FpQi1gV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FpQi1gV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> In their locker room, D-Generation X are upset about the news they received last week concerning Michaels’ mystery opponent. Triple H suggests they find Slaughter and make him announce who it is and they’re almost ready to do it when Rude speaks up. He says that he was hired to be the insurance policy and there is nothing to worry about. It doesn’t matter who shows up at the Rumble they’ll lose like everyone does when they challenge the champ. Michaels, whose ego is sufficiently pumped up, seems satisfied, patting Rude’s steel attaché with a smirk. Grade:77 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="ix6cVW0.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ix6cVW0.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rfjm4H7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rfjm4H7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Michael Cole is standing by with Vader. The big man says last week he showed the world that Stone Cold is not in his class. He left him broken in the ring and he isn’t sure Austin will ever be back. But tonight he’s got that freak, Mankind and he’s going to do the same thing to him that he did last week. Everyone in the WWF needs to remember that it’s Vader time and no one is safe! Grade: 60 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="Juax5CP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Juax5CP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ghAO1vg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ghAO1vg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="9IQREL9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9IQREL9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> JR and Lawler give an update on Owen Hart, with Ross noting that he has no return date but early medical reports indicated he did not break anything. Lawler says if Hart is smart he’ll retire because if he comes back D-Generation X will finish the job. Grade: 77 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="IEDelWf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IEDelWf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="eGPagpa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eGPagpa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RYdUSvF.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RYdUSvF.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> We see the three director's chairs again as we have in previous segments. Marlena keeps her back to the camera as she smokes. Luna also has her back to the camera but appears to be talking to no one. Goldust turns and looks over his shoulder, his face again painted half gold and half black. He says that what Mankind did to Luna was unspeakable but it was also so much fun. Pain is a symphony of the mind but you never know when the final act will come just like Mankind will never know when his final act is near. The only question is who will be playing the music. The beauty, or the beast? Grade: 62 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <img alt="VkAMf3m.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VkAMf3m.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5kM5ykY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5kM5ykY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="TIKf0Zl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TIKf0Zl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Sable again accompanies Mero wearing the ultra modest dress. Mero spends a moment too long berating her with his back to the Undertaker and pays for it as soon as the bell rings. The Undertaker is in full control beating Mero from corner to corner and finally sending him over the top rope to the outside with a big boot to the face. Taker follows and punishes Mero some more, before throwing him back in the ring. <img alt="D5L9Q0A.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/D5L9Q0A.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="jpGiFf5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jpGiFf5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="iYCbZUE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iYCbZUE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="AwLQevZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AwLQevZ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Suddenly the entire Nation of Domination runs down the ramp and attacks the Undertaker which causes a disqualification. Winner by Disqualification: The Undertaker Grade: 81 </div></blockquote> <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="D5L9Q0A.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/D5L9Q0A.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="jpGiFf5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jpGiFf5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="iYCbZUE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iYCbZUE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="AwLQevZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AwLQevZ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="TIKf0Zl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TIKf0Zl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The Undertaker fights back but is overwhelmed before being rolled back into the ring. The Nation begins picking him apart with the Rock saying he wants him stood up to deliver the Rock Bottom when suddenly fire erupts from the turnbuckles and the arena is cast in red light. <img alt="vG2xh4U.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vG2xh4U.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Kane storms down to the ring. The Nation seems unsure but then attacks him as well. Kane fends them off by himself until the Undertaker gets to his feet and joins in. Taker and Kane clear the ring then stand face to face before Kane backs off and leaves the Undertaker standing alone. Grade: 81 <div style="text-align:center;"> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WeUhyfKElUI?rel=0" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/WeUhyfKElUI?rel=0"</a> frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> <img alt="D5L9Q0A.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/D5L9Q0A.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="jpGiFf5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jpGiFf5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="iYCbZUE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iYCbZUE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="AwLQevZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AwLQevZ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="TIKf0Zl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TIKf0Zl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vG2xh4U.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vG2xh4U.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> A replay is shown of the Nation's attack on the Undertaker and how he was saved by Kane of all people. Grade: 70 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <img alt="8PABBv9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8PABBv9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="3fZJdHI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3fZJdHI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dXZgVBd.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dXZgVBd.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5kM5ykY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5kM5ykY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="t6ekaFs.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/t6ekaFs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="FOI4Dmr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FOI4Dmr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="zcHPPTR.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zcHPPTR.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> While the DOA and Blackjacks go back and forth with their strength and power, Jarrett remains on the outside, until the time is right. The Blackjacks and Jarrett wrestle a more traditional style match with quick tags, and Cornette on the outside constantly running his mouth. Finally Skull is leveled by a huge lariat by Bradshaw who makes the cover and gets the win. Winners by Pinfall: Jeff Jarrett and the Blackjacks Grade: 66 </div></blockquote> <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="AOanEQS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AOanEQS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="8PABBv9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8PABBv9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="3fZJdHI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3fZJdHI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dXZgVBd.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dXZgVBd.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Jim Cornette gets in the ring with a mic and begins touting the greatest of the National Wrestling Association. He mentions these three men represent what true professional wrestling is and in a few weeks one of them will win the Royal Rumble, go to WrestleMania, and become the new WWF Champion. No, in fact they'll be named the new NWA champion. They will wipe away the filth that the WWF has become, that the world of professional wrestling has become thanks to promotions like ECW, and restore it to the golden age. And if you don't believe him, just give it a minute and he'll be proven correct! Grade:49 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="1qZPUqg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1qZPUqg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="mLSbjpc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mLSbjpc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Yw5r6v9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Yw5r6v9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="EiA8duj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EiA8duj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> A video replay of the attack by the New Age Outlaws on Hawk is shown, followed by video of Hawk being loaded onto a stretcher. Ross lets us know that Hawk avoided major neck injuries but suffered a concussion in the attack. Grade: 65 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <img alt="mLSbjpc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mLSbjpc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5kM5ykY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5kM5ykY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="EiA8duj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EiA8duj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Billy Gunn is in trouble from the opening bell as Animal not only is stronger than him but is extremely happy to punish one of the men responsible for his best friend's injury. Animal whips him from corner to corner, finally sending him up over the top. When Road Dogg goes to help him, he's thrown into the barrier by Animal who then throws Gunn back into the ring. When Gunn tries to attack Animal, he's picked up and rammed into the corner, then Animal whips Gunn into the ropes and crushes him with a poweslam which gets the win. Winner by Pinfall: Animal Grade: 73 </div></blockquote> <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="1qZPUqg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1qZPUqg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="mLSbjpc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mLSbjpc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="EiA8duj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EiA8duj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> As the referee counts to three, Road Dogg jumps into the ring and attacks Animal but it doesn’t go as plan. Animal fights back and whips Road Dogg into Gunn who's just pulling himself up to his feet and they both tumble to the outsdie. Animal urges them to come back in and fight but they decide they've had enough for one night. Grade:70 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="Juax5CP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Juax5CP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ghAO1vg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ghAO1vg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Ross and Lawler hype the upcoming Royal Rumble event including the match for the WWF World Championship pitting Shawn Michaels versus a mystery opponent, the handicap match for the WWF World Tag Team Championships, and of course the rumble itself which they can announce will feature such WWF superstars as Vader, Triple H, Jeff Jarrett, and the Undertaker. <img alt="OahGj0w.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OahGj0w.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Grade: 90 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="Juax5CP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Juax5CP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5bJ1Ac1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5bJ1Ac1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Jim Ross conducts an interview with Stone Cold Steve Austin via satellite. Ross asks him the extent of his injuries but Austin launches into a tirade. He says Vader did his best but it wasn't good enough. He didn't get the job done, he left Austin laying in that ring but breathing,and that was the biggest mistake of his life because Stone Cold Steve Austin is coming for him and someplace, sometime, he's gonna open up a can of whoop ass on Vader the likes that has never been seen before so keep the cameras rolling. Grade: 93 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <img alt="rfjm4H7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rfjm4H7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5kM5ykY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5kM5ykY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="LGl8Bm5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LGl8Bm5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The match is nothing short of a brutal brawl. You won't find technical skill or even mat wrestling. These two batter each other from corner to corner. No matter how bad he's hurt, Mankind finds the will to pull himself up and keep fighting. The tide turns when Vader misses a charge into the corner and Mankind applies the Mandible Claw. Vader is reeling, but just before he's ready to go down to the mat Goldust's music hits. Mankind releases the hold and turns to the ramp. After a few moments, Marlena comes out to the stage, takes a long drag off her cigar and exhales then just smiles. It's then that Vader who had gotten his second wind spins Mankind around and delivers a belly to belly suplex. He then drags him to the corner and crashes down with a big Vader Bomb for the win. Winner by Pinfall: Vader Grade: 80</div></blockquote> <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="FpQi1gV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FpQi1gV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ROml6wX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ROml6wX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> We cut to the back and we see Rick Rude barge into Commissioner Slaughter's office. Rude says he's had enough of the games and demands to know who the opponent is for Shawn Michaels. Slaughter stands up, getting in Rude'sface and says he isn't gonna tell him a damn thing about Royal Rumble, but...since he's feeling generous he will give a message to send back to that little puke. Next week Shawn Michaels is going to have a warm up match for the Rumble and it'll be against Ken Shamrock! Rude's eyes go wide as Slaughter screams in his face that he's dismissed, pointing to the door. Grade: 64 Overall: 86

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