1997: War of the Worlds

Kimberly · January 12, 2018

(Note: I was the one that was sick which delayed this for over a week. I thank you again for your patience and I thank Pipers Pit for his patience while I recovered. Here is the final Nitro before Souled Out)

WCW Monday Nitro - Episode 122

Monday Week 3, January 1998 - The SuperDome; New Orleans, Louisiana

[Monday Nitro opens to a replay of “Last week” that shows the nWo surround DDP and Bret Hart in the ring at the conclusion of Nitro. We hear crow noises and see the black harnesses fall from the ceiling, see the nWo rush the ring, see Bret and Page with their harnesses on, see Sting at the top of the building and watch as DDP and Hart ascend to the heavens.

Nitro then cuts immediately inside the Superdome in New Orleans as the nWo music is heard throughout the arena. Eric Bischoff, Hollywood Hulk Hogan. Kevin Nash and Scott Hall come out and they look pissed off. They get into the ring and Bischoff begins to speak but, Hogan takes the mic out of his hands.

Hogan says that the games have to end. He is sick and tired of Sting and now Page and Bret Hart playing their little parlor tricks with the nWo. The games must end. For over a year this freak in black and white face paint has stalked the nWo and Hollywood and every single time the chance has come to make him pay, the nWo has failed. They have failed the nWo-ites and they have failed Hollywood. That ends now.

In six days at Souled Out, Hollywood, Big Sexy and Scott Hall will take apart the three monkeys never to be heard from again but, tonight, there will be a teaser of whats to come in Cincinnati on Sunday. Because tonight, if they have the guts, Bret Hart…DDP…Hollywood and Big Sexy wants your ass.

“Whats it gonna be, boys? And whatcha gonna do when we smack your asses down, nWo style?”

Nash, Hall and Bischoff look surprised as Hogan, fuming, leaves the ring. They shrug and follow him. ]

Grade: 90

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[We go to Tony, Mike & Larry who are all buzzed about the possible main event tonight. They then pivot to the ongoing feud between Raven’s Flock and Chris Jericho, Chris Benoit, and Dean Malenko. We are told that this Sunday at Souled out there will be two matches featuring this feud: Chris Jericho vs Raven in a match contested under Ravens Rules and Chris Benoit and Dean Malenko will unite to take on Richards & Saturn. That’s this Sunday but, first we get the Crippler in action against a member of the Flock, Kidman. Let’s go to the ring with our opening contest LIVE on WCW Monday Nitro. ]

Grade: 63

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Match #1: Kidman vs Chris Benoit

Kidman tries to fight off the ruthless aggression by Benoit but, he is no match for the crippler and this looks to be quick work until Lodi gets on the apron and distracts Benoit. This brings out Malenko and Jericho as the Flock jumps over the barricade and they brawl at ringside. Back inside the ring, Kidman has nailed Benoit from behind with a chair and goes for the Seven Year Itch from the top rope. Benoit moves out of the way and drops Kidman with 3 German suplexes right on his head and then locks in the cross face. Kidman has no choice but to tap out.

Winner: Chris Benoit

Following the match, the Flock retreat with Raven pulling his guys away emotionless. This war will conclude in six days at Snicker’s Souled Out.

Grade: 72

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

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[Nitro returns to Mean Gene at the Nitro set. He is standing with Diamond Dallas Page and Bret “the Hitman” Hart. Gene informs us that the two have heard Hogan’s challenge for tonight and they have an answer. Both men look at each other, put up diamond symbols and shout “FEEL THE BANG!!” in an emphatic yes. They walk away with their arms around each other as our main event tonight is set.]

Grade: 78

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Match #2: WCW Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio Jr vs Psychosis – Non Title

We are told that this Sunday, Guido, will challenge Rey Mysterio Jr for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship.

Psychosis and Rey have a back and forth match that is evenly paced early on but, Rey makes a mistake when he goes for a top rope bulldog and his knee buckles and he crashes to the arena floor. Psychosis flies off the top rope to the floor with a top rope leg drop and, at the count of 7, rolls Rey back in and gets in. Some near falls and high spots later and Rey is in trouble. Nitro goes to commercial and when we return, Psychosis is up top and goes for a 450 splash and MISSES. Rey is back in this and soon, he hits the huricanrana for a 2 count. He sends Psychosis to the ropes and does a drop toe hold which sets Psychosis up for the 619.

Just then, Guido jumps in from the crowd and gets on the apron. Rey runs and hits senton from inside the ring onto Guido which sends them both off the apron and on to the floor. When Rey climbs back in the ring, Psychosis kicks Rey in his bad knee, drops him with a gutbuster, goes up top, hits the top rope leg drop for the 3 count.

Winner: Psychosis

After the match, Guido laughs as Rey fumes due to the loss by his
distraction.

Grade: 67

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

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[Nitro returns to a commercial set inside a cathedral. We see a priest talking to a congregation but, Raven shoves him aside. He begins to preach to the congregation about the forgotten, the broken, the homeless, the poor, the rejects of society and how no one understand their pain…except Raven. He implores these people to follow him into a new world, very cult-esque stuff, and they listen. Raven takes his new followers as they march from the cathedral with the priest calling for them to come back. They open the doors and we see a rainy night and then the logo: “Snickers Presents: WCW Souled Out, Live THIS SUNDAY, on Pay Per View.”

Grade: 67

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[We get a video retrospective of the career so far of Goldberg. It shows him laying everyone to waste and asks the pivotal question: “Who’s Next?” Goldberg will appear again next week on Monday Nitro.]

Grade: 66

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Match #3: Booker T vs Rick Steiner

A graphic for Souled Out airs promoting the following match for this Sunday: WCW World Tag Team Championship; Harlem Heat vs The Steiner Brothers
Booker and Rick have a big back and forth battle with their respective brothers cheering from ringside. After some back and forth, Rick takes over and scores several near falls. Eventually, Booker regains control and hits the Harlem sidekick and goes up top and nails the Harlem Hangover. He covers, 1…2..3. But Scott Steiner had put Rick’s foot on the ropes at the last moment and the ref sees the foot and waves off Booker who is celebrating. Stevie slides into the ring and yells about what Scott does. This leaves to a shoving match between Scott and Stevie and they begin to brawl. As they do this, Rick sneaks up from behind and blasts Booker with a Steiner-Line and then nails him with a exploding T-Bone suplex and scores the pinfall.

Winner: Rick Steiner

After the match, the Steiners shrug and say “all’s fair in love and war” as Harlem Heat seeth at them.

Grade: 54

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[The announcers take us back to Shane Douglas’ WCW debut two weeks ago at the Georgia Dome and to his promo last week on Nitro. We are told that he is not here tonight but, the Nature Boy Ric Flair is and he will speak to Mean Gene as we kick off hour number 2 when Monday Nitro returns live from the Super Dome. Don’t go anywhere.

Grade: 65

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[Nitro returns and Mean Gene Okerlund is standing in the ring. He welcomes us back to Monday Nitro and welcomes back, The Nature Boy Ric Flair.

Flair comes out to a loud pop as he steps into the ring and has a bandage over his head from the beating from Shane Douglas two weeks ago on Nitro.

Flair says that 1997 was the worst year of his professional life and that 1998 isn't starting all too hot for the Nature Boy. He has seen his best friend retire, he has been betrayed, beaten, humiliated and now, some punk from the outskirts of Pittsburgh has come to WCW to settle some imaginary score. The fact is that Ric Flair is a 48 year old father who is never home and who has spent more time these last two years injured than active. Maybe, just maybe, the run of the Nature Boy is coming to an end. Any man would think it is smart, it is responsible, it is right to come out here and call it a career......

........."BUT THEY'RE NOT THE NATURE BOY!!!! WOOOOOOOO!

And Douglas, punk? You got some score to settle with me? Then get in a car, hop on a plane and fly to Cincinnati this Sunday because Ric Flair is calling your ass out.

As for tonight? Tonight, the Nature Boy is here, he is ready, and he wants to send a message to Shane Douglas. Get me a referee, get me an opponent because, woooooo, someone's going to school."

Gene bails out as a referee comes in and we hear the music of Finlay who has decided to come out and accept the Nature Boy's challenge.]

Grade: 68

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Match #4: Finlay vs Ric Flair

This is a very stiff and back and forth match. Finaly surprises Flair by gaining the advantage early as each time he prepares to hit the Tombstone piledriver but, Flair is able to get out. Flair gets control mid match with a thumb to the eye but, Finlay takes it back when he back drops Flair out of the ring and to the floor. On the floor, Finlay slams Ric into the barricade but Ric is able to reverse an irish whip and Finlay's knee slams into the ring steps and that is the opening the Nature Boy needed. In the ring, the 13 time champ, blisters Finlay's chest and begins to prep for the Figure Four. When he goes for it, Finlay rolls him up into a small package for a near 3 count but when he goes for the Tombstone, Ric Flair is able to drop out, chop block his knee and lock on the Figure Four. Finlay tries to fight and almost gets back to the ropes but Ric lets go, drags him to the center of the ring, wrenches on his knee and locks it back on. That is too much for the Irish fighter to take and he taps out in the center of the ring.

Winner by submission: Ric Flair

Grade: 74

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[Nitro returns and we are told that the next match up is a match where the winner will challenge Curt Hennig of the nWo this Sunday at Souled Out for the WCW United States Championship. It is an opportunity for one of the young stars of WCW as well as an opportunity for a former World Heavyweight Champion to earn some gold in the twilight of his career. The match is next. ]

Grade: 73

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Match #5: Eddie Guerrero vs Rick Martel - Winner Challenges Curt Hennig for the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship at Souled Out

This match is a battle of two distinct philosophies. Eddie keeps trying to go to the air while Martel tries to ground his opponent. Eventually it turns into a bit of a brawl and ends up on the floor when Eddie is thrown over the top rope and lands at the feet of Bobby the Brain Heenan who is sitting at ringside scouting this match. Martel comes over to grab the Latino superstar but, Eddie grabs his trunks and propels Rick face first into the barricade. That trickery gets a smile out of Bobby and Eddie throws Rick back inside. He begins to pound on Martel's face showing a ruthless side to him and the referee has to have him back off. Eddie drops Martel with a brainbuster and goes up top for the Frog Splash but Rick is up there with him and does a belly to belly suplex from the top rope! 1...2....Eddie barely kicks out. Rick goes for the Boston Crab but, Eddie sits up and tumbs him in the eye and with Rick blinded, Eddie packages him up and uses his feet on the ropes for the 3 count.

Winner: Eddie Guerrero

Grade: 70

[Following the match, as Eddie celebrates, Curt Hennig rushes in from behind and blasts Guerrero in the back of the head with the US title. He looks down at the unconscious Guerrero and then leaves the ring and looks at Bobby Heenan and winks at the Brain. Are Bobby Heenan and Curt Hennig reunited? Is he Bobby's choice? Has the Brain joined the nWo? These questions are asked by the announcers as Nitro goes to a commercial break.]

Grade: 65

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[Nitro returns and the Hardys are already in the ring:

Match #6: The Hardys vs The Faces of Fear

Matt and Jeff come at the Faces of Fear right as the bell sounds and they begin to really fight the two monsters. This is more offense than the Hardys have shown yet and the crowd is starting to get behind them. But soon, they are eating a big boot and the Tongan Death Grip and the Faces of Fear win again.

Winners: The Faces of Fear

[Following the win, the Hardys are out and the Faces of Fear leave. Just then Jeff Hardy gets on the mic and says they still havent broken them. And next week on Nitro, in Indianapolis, the Hardys challenge you to a No Disqualification match. The Faces of Fear get in the ring and look ready to attack but, they suddenly get almost a smile and nod acceptance. With that they leave and the Hardys fall to the ground. What have Matt and Jeff's eagerness to make a name for themselves gotten them into?]

Grade: 65

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[The announcers are surprised that the Hardys have requested such a dangerous match. They applaud their bravery but, they wonder if we will see the end of this upstart team when Nitro originates from the Conseco Fieldhouse next week the night after Snickers Souled Out. On that night, Goldberg will be in action and we will have the fallout from Souled Out.

But that is next Monday, before we get there, WCW and Snickers Present Souled Out live from The Crown in Cincinnati, Ohio this Sunday and here is the final card:

Bret 'Hitman' Hart, Diamond Dallas Page and WCW World Heavyweight Champion Sting vs Kevin Nash, Scott Hall and Hollywood Hulk Hogan
Ric Flair vs Shane Douglas
WCW United States Title: Eddie Guerrero vs Curt Hennig
Ravens Rules: Chris Jericho vs Raven
WCW Cruiserweight Title: Guido vs Rey Mysterio Jr
WCW Tag Team Title: Harlem Heat vs The Steiner Brothers
Chris Benoit & Dean Malenko vs Richards and Saturn of Raven's Flock

[The announcers take us back to the challenge at the beginning of the show and the acceptance. Its Bret Hart and Diamond Dallas Page against Hollywood Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash of the nWo. Its the main event from the SuperDome and it's NEXT. Don't you dare go anywhere.]

Grade: 78

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Match #6 - *Nitro Main Event*: Bret "Hitman" Hart & Diamond Dallas Page vs Hollywood Hulk Hogan & Kevin Nash

This is very quickly an all out brawl that starts, at first, with Hogan and Bret Hart going at each other and escalates to Bret and Hogan brawling in the ring and Page and Nash brawling outside the ring. Officials flood the ring to try to get this match back in order and Nitro takes a quick commercial break during this process.

Back from commercial and we start to see some semblance of a wrestling contest as Nash and Page are going at it. Hogan and Nash use old school tag team wrestling tactics to keep Page from tagging in Bret Hart and Hart gets in several times only to be told that he isnt the legal man. Finally Hogan goes for a leg drop of doom but DDP rolls out of the way and he misses. Page is crawling to Bret and Hogan is desperate for Kevin. Nash gets tagged in first but Page is able to just get to the Hitman in time and Bret and Kevin go at it. They start brawling again and now Hogan and Page are back in it and all hell is breaking loose. Bret and Page are able to double clothesline Big Sexy from the ring and that leaves Hogan alone with them and he is scared to death. They both take turns beating on Hogan and Page nails the Diamond Cutter. Just as Bret locks in the Sharpshooter, the entire nWo (led by Bischoff) run down and attack. The ref calls for the bell ending the madness and DQing Hogan and Nash.

Winners by Disqualification: Diamond Dallas Page & Bret Hart

Grade: 82

[The nWo continues their beat down as official flood the ring. One by one the refs are thrown out and the crowd is screaming for Sting. Just as they do, Sting descends from the rafters and the crowd comes alive. Hogan and Nash and company have bailed from the ring but, suddenly Hogan smiles and looks up. As he does we see what looks to be a shark net fall from the sky and land on Sting in the center of the ring. As Sting stuggles to get out of it, the nWo floods the ring and attacks Sting, Hart and Page. Page and Hart are handcuffed to the ropes and Sting is pulled from the net in the set up, given the Outsider's Edge, the Jacknife, the Legdrop of Doom and the best night in the nWo since Starrcade concludes as the final image of Nitro is of Hogan holding the WCW Title over Sting's fallen body as Nitro goes off the air. ]

Grade: 92

Final Overall Grade: 82

Pipers Pit · January 15, 2018

18.13 (13,359,130 viewers)

16.52 (12,397,010 viewers)

-WCW is said to be very pleased with Nitro this week as they feel that it really highlighted the card for Souled Out this Sunday. In recent weeks the pay per view almost felt like something that the company had to get through in the wake of Starrcade but, there is real positive anticipation for the show this Sunday. WCW feels that they should, if not a home run, then a solid double with most of the matches. WCW was very happy with the ratings win over Raw this week as they believe it is a good indicator of the strength of their programming heading into the pay per view.

-Expect the Hardys vs the Faces of Fear match on Nitro to be the blow off to this unconventional feud. Also expect a debuting wrestler for the company on Nitro.

-Attitudes have been steadily improving in WCW since taking a toxic low at the end of November last year. The backstage morale is said to be much improved as the company heads into the second month of 1998.

-WCW has secured the clearance for the return of WCW World Wide which will premiere on TBS in the early evening timeslot a week from this Sunday. It will be another B show for the company.

-Expect some more WCW special house shows including one to be streamed on WCW.com live from Boston on the run up to Super Brawl in February.

-WWF will be calling up around a half dozen new talents from their developmental beginning in January. The talents will be held to only B-shows working as enhancements while being evaluated.

-There is no interest from WWF in signing Lex Luger who was recently fired by WCW

-A major babyface will be turning heel later in 1998.

-No one is happy about this week’s ratings but they’re mostly being explained away as WCW’s go home show doing well.

-WWF recently signed ECW’s Ian Rotten and Ballz Mahoney. Word is they’re scheduled to debut as a tag team at some point but likely to be put with a manager. No word on the mouthpiece at this time.

WWF World Heavyweight Championship
Shawn Michaels © vs ????

WWF Tag Team Championship
Animal vs New Age Outlaws

Royal Rumble Match

* Michael Cole and Jim Cornette hype the show (52)
*Marc Mero def. Savio Vega (60)
*Marc Mero berates Sable for waving to the crowd, forcing her to the back. (63)
*Too Cool def. The Godwinns (55)
*A video hyping the upcoming Royal Rumble (93)
* Farooq def. Chainz (65)
*Farooq, D’Lo and Kama attacked Chainz (52)
Overall: 71

* Michael Cole and Jim Cornette hype the show (60)
*Goldust retains the European Championship against Aguila (60)
*Post match, Goldust slithers over Aguila who’s still down in the ring, with Marlena smoking and Luna looking crazy. (84)
* D’lo Brown def. Flash Funk (53)
* A video hyping the upcoming Royal Rumble (98)
* Vader def. Ahmed Johnson (63)
* Vader poses over Ahmed’s body, screaming its Vader Time! (64)
Overall: 74

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WCW Saturday Night

Saturday Week 3, January, 1998– Pine Bluff Center Hall; Pine Bluff, Arkansas

*Benoit & Malenko def The Hardys
Replay of Nitro showing how Eddie Guerrero won the right to challenge for the WCW United States Title at Souled Out
*Eddie Guerrero def Robbie Brookside
Replay of the nWo beatdown of Hart, Sting and DDP
*Guido def Ultimo Dragon
Hype video for Shane Douglas vs Ric Flair
*The Steiner Brothers def The Blue Bloods in which Steven Regal was booked to look very poor
Show closes with the following video from the nWo:
A house, described as being in Atlanta, is shown. It is a handheld camera video. We see Scott Hall, Kevin Nash and Syxx claiming to be outside the house of Diamond Dallas Page. They swear that DDP will not make it to Souled Out tomorrow night and we see a light on upstairs in a bedroom somewhere. They walk up to the house but the front door is locked. Kevin goes around back and we hear him say "its locked too". Finally, Syxx notices a window that's not all the way closed. They snicker and Scott (who is holding the camera), can be heard puting the camera down so now just the house is in view. We see Syxx, Scott and Kevin climb into the window. It is dark and quiet for a minute or so and then, suddenly, a woman's voice screams out. The video ends at that moment as WCW Saturday Night goes off the air.
Show Grade: 62

Kimberly · January 15, 2018

In the process of writing Souled Out but before I do, I wanted to give you guys the final card for prediction purposes:

Sunday Week 3 January 1998 from the Sold Out Crown in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Six Man Tag Team Match:

WCW World Heavyweight Champion Sting, Bret "Hitman" Hart & Diamond Dallas Page vs "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash & Scott Hall

Grudge Match:

Ric Flair vs Shane Douglas

WCW United States Title:

Eddie Guerrero vs WCW United States Champion Curt Hennig

Raven's Rules Match:

Chris Jericho vs Raven

WCW Cruiserweight Title:

Guido vs WCW Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio Jr.

Tag Team Match:

Chris Benoit & Dean Malenko vs Richards & Saturn

WCW World Tag Team Titles:

Harlem Heat vs WCW World Tag Team Champions The Steiner Brothers

to4sty · January 15, 2018

Six Man Tag Team Match:

WCW World Heavyweight Champion Sting, Bret "Hitman" Hart & Diamond Dallas Page vs "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash & Scott Hall

The dastardly heels pick up a cheap win, setting up Stings next challenger

Grudge Match:

Ric Flair vs Shane Douglas

In an ideal world, Douglas would be winning here and setting himself up as a big name.....in reality I don't see Flair wanting to do the job

WCW United States Title:

Eddie Guerrero vs WCW United States Champion Curt Hennig

I was torn with this one, but I'm saying Curt retains

Raven's Rules Match:

Chris Jericho vs Raven

I'm probably wrong with this, but I'm a Raven mark.....that and I have Benoit and Malenko winning later, and it would be a shame to see the Flock get swept aside in one night

WCW Cruiserweight Title:

Guido vs WCW Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio Jr.

Tag Team Match:

Chris Benoit & Dean Malenko vs Richards & Saturn

I really don't like Richards

WCW World Tag Team Titles:

Harlem Heat vs WCW World Tag Team Champions The Steiner Brothers

bonnie · January 15, 2018

WCW World Heavyweight Champion Sting, Bret "Hitman" Hart & Diamond Dallas Page

Grudge Match:

Shane Douglas

WCW United States Title:

Eddie Guerrero

Raven's Rules Match:

Raven

WCW Cruiserweight Title:

WCW Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio Jr.

Tag Team Match:

Chris Benoit & Dean Malenko

WCW World Tag Team Titles:

WCW World Tag Team Champions The Steiner Brothers

crackerjack · January 16, 2018

Six Man Tag Team Match:

WCW World Heavyweight Champion Sting, Bret "Hitman" Hart & Diamond Dallas Page vs "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash & Scott Hall

Grudge Match:

Ric Flair vs Shane Douglas

WCW United States Title:

Eddie Guerrero vs WCW United States Champion Curt Hennig

Raven's Rules Match:

Chris Jericho vs Raven

WCW Cruiserweight Title:

Guido vs WCW Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio Jr.

Tag Team Match:

Chris Benoit & Dean Malenko vs Richards & Saturn

WCW World Tag Team Titles:

Harlem Heat vs WCW World Tag Team Champions The Steiner Brothers

Texasrangers13 · January 16, 2018

Six Man Tag Team Match:

WCW World Heavyweight Champion Sting, Bret "Hitman" Hart & Diamond Dallas Page vs "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash & Scott Hall

Grudge Match:

Ric Flair vs Shane Douglas

WCW United States Title:

Eddie Guerrero vs WCW United States Champion Curt Hennig

Raven's Rules Match:

Chris Jericho vs Raven

WCW Cruiserweight Title:

Guido vs WCW Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio Jr.

Tag Team Match:

Chris Benoit & Dean Malenko vs Richards & Saturn

WCW World Tag Team Titles:

Harlem Heat vs WCW World Tag Team Champions The Steiner Brothers

Kimberly · January 16, 2018

Sunday Week 3 January, 1998 – The Crown- Cincinnati, Ohio - *SOLD OUT* (Attendance: 17,000)

Souled Out opens to a video of Raven walking with his collected souls from the church down a long corridor and we see various torture rooms along the way. We can hear a monologue about suffering and pain and how everyone makes deals with the devil. Raven gets to the end of the hall and there is a door way. He tells the people to go in and one by one they do go in this door and down steps. When they are all in, Raven gets a sick smile and says "deal's made" and we see flames shoot out from the door. With screams in the background, he walks away and the logo for Souled Out is sprawled across the screen.

Grade: 67

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The screen changes to inside The Crown in downtown Cincinnati Arena as Souled Out is on the air. The pyro shoots and the crowd is cheering and the camera shows various crowd shots before cutting to the announce booth where the new permanent pay per view announce team of Tony Schiavone, Mike Tenay and the American Dream Dusty Rhodes are sitting and they look very, very worried.

Tony: "Welcome everyone to the first pay per view of the year 1998. Welcome to Souled Out. I'm Tony Schiavone along side Iron Mike Tenay and the American Dream Dusty Rhodes and fans, I wish we could begin this broadcast with our usual excitement but, to be quite frank, we're scared to death.

If you were watching WCW Saturday Night last night you would've seen, at the conclusion of our program, a video from the nWo that has cast a shadow over our entire broadcast here tonight. Let's take you to that video from last night":

A house, described as being in Atlanta, is shown. It is a handheld camera video. We see Scott Hall, Kevin Nash and Syxx claiming to be outside the house of Diamond Dallas Page. They swear that DDP will not make it to Souled Out tomorrow night and we see a light on upstairs in a bedroom somewhere. They walk up to the house but the front door is locked. Kevin goes around back and we hear him say "its locked too". Finally, Syxx notices a window that's not all the way closed. They snicker and Scott (who is holding the camera), can be heard puting the camera down so now just the house is in view. We see Syxx, Scott and Kevin climb into the window. It is dark and quiet for a minute or so and then, suddenly, a woman's voice screams out. The video ends at that moment as WCW Saturday Night goes off the air.

Tony: "Fans, here is what we know. WCW has been informed that a call was placed from inside the Page household to Atlanta Police. Officers were dispatched but we do not know more than that. All day today, WCW officials have tried to reach Diamond Dallas Page. They have tried his home phone number, his cellular number, and they have emailed him. As we come on the air tonight, there has been no response. And no one has seen Diamond Dallas Page here tonight. "

Mike: "That's right, Tony, and this is a very scary time for us all. Diamond Dallas Page is still scheduled to be part of our main event here tonight but, we have no idea where he is or what his or Kimberly's condition is. Dusty, you're close with Page, have you heard from him?"

Dusty (looking near tears): "No, I havent."

Tony: "Fans, the nWo may have gone way over the line this time. We simply do not known. But we do know this, the main event is still scheduled. Bret "Hitman" Hart is here tonight. Sting is here tonight. But, the status of DDP? We just don't know. We will keep on this all night tonight... but, for now we go to the ring with our opening contest here at Souled Out a battle for the World Tag Team titles."

Grade: 75

The match starts out as a back and forth encounter but soon, the champs have taken Booker T and cut him off from his brother. Each time Booker tries to get to Stevie, Rick and Scott keep him away. Booker takes punishing Steiner-Lines from Rick and is suplexed all over the place by Scott. Several near falls happen as Booker tries to stay alive. The tide turns when Booker is placed on Scott's shoulders while Rick goes up top for the top rope bulldog, Booker is able to duck down and roll Scott into a victory roll while Rick crashes to the mat. Booker then clothesline's Scott out of the ring and is able to tag in Stevie Ray who immediately cleans house with a powerslam to Rick and a backdrop over the ropes to Scott. Stevie puts Rick on the top rope and hits a superplex for a two count. Rick tries another Steiner-Line only to be lifted into the air by Stevie and dropped with a spinebuster. As this happens, Booker climbs the top rope and flies off with the Harlem Hangover but he is not the legal man. Stevie goes for the cover but the ref is trying to get Booker out and Scott climbs the ropes and flies off with a elbow drop to the back of Stevie's head. He then rolls Rick on top and bails as the ref turns around and counts the 3.

Winners and Still WCW Tag Team Champions: The Steiner Brothers

Following the win, Scott, pulls Rick out just as Booker rushes back into the ring. Stevie is rolling around holding the back of his neck and Booker goes and checks on his brother as the Steiners, with Scott smirking, leave with their belts.

Grade: 74

[The announcers take us back to Starrcade last month where Rey Mysterio Jr finally won back the Cruiserweight Title ending his feud with Eddie Guerrero. They then show us the attack by Guido and walk us through all that has led us to this matchup here at Souled Out. ]

Grade: 45

This match is a contrast between Rey trying to fly around the ring and Guido trying to ground him. Rey dominates early but, he makes a costly mistake when he springboards off the ropes directly into a drop kick by Guido into bad knee. At that point, Guido starts working on Rey's leg in long and painful holds such as a half Boston crab. Guido nearly gets Rey to tap out before Rey is able to reverse a piledriver attempt into a Huricanrana for a 2 count. Rey starts hitting Guido with lightening fast moves and scores several near falls. Guido is able to take momentum again when he reverses a Rey kick into another half Boston crab. Rey, screaming, fights to the ropes and Guido has to let go and when he goes over to pick Rey up, Rey is able to roll him up in a small package for a quick 1...2..3.

Winner and still WCW Cruiserweight cChampion: Rey Mysterio Jr.

Grade: 64

[in the back, Mean Gene Okerlund is with Shane Douglas. He says "Can you feel it, Flair? They say that life is defined by big moments well, tonight is one of those big moments. 5 years ago you ran me out of WCW but, tonight, I get to return the favor. In just a little while your geriateric ass will have to walk that aisle as only you can do and you will have to face your future. You will have to face the man that you tried to screw out of a career out of petty insecurities. You will find your ass getting Franchised and I promise you, Ric, your career will end tonight. Feel it. Believe it. My time is now."]

Grade: 41

As soon as the match begins, Saturn and Richards go and grab weapons but they are unable to use them because this match is not contested under Raven's Rules. When the referee takes the weapons away, Benoit and Malenko pounce and really take them to school. They isolate Richards from Saturn and beat the holy hell out of the flunky. Eventually, Kidman from the Flock, jumps over the railing and distracts the ref while Raven hands Saturn some brass knuckles. Saturn runs into the ring and drops Benoit and Malenko with them and then gets back on the apron. Richards is able to crawl to Saturn who tags in and takes over beating up both Malenko and Benoit scoring several near falls on Malenko. When he locks in the Rings of Saturn on Malenko, Benoit flies off the ropes with a headbut to Saturn's back. This brings in Richards and now we have mayhem as all four men begin to brawl. In the ring, Benoit goes for the crossface but Saturn reverses it and nails the Death Valley Driver. He goes for the Rings of Saturn on Benoit but, Dean is able to nail him before hand. Now, Raven has gotten over the barricade and tries to get into the ring and while the ref is distraced with him, Richards has a chair when suddenly, Arn Anderson is out with a crowbar and slides in behind Richards and blasts him in the back. Benoit flies off the top rope with the headbutt and the ref turns around to see the 1...2..3.

Winners: Chris Benoit & Dean Malenko

Grade: 76

Following the match,Raven and Saturn bail on Richards who is still unconscious. Arn Anderson comes into the ring and shakes Dean's hand and gives Benoit a hug. It appears the Enforcer has their back.

Grade: 55

A hype video airs for Goldberg. It begins with "#1" showing Goldberg delivering the surprising Jackhammer to Hugh Morrus on Nitro and highlight's each win for "Da Man". It ends showing the faces of the WCW and nWo roster flashing with the words "Who's Next?" before fading out.

Grade: 65

The announcers remind us that Goldberg will be in action on Nitro tomorrow night from Indianapolis, Indiana. They then take us to last Monday on Nitro where Eddie Guerrero won the right to challenge for the WCW United States Championship. That match is next.

Grade: 68

This match is a back and forth textbook example of a terrific wrestling contest. Early on Curt leads and just out-wrestles Eddie early scoring several near falls. He goes for the Hennig-Plex but Eddie is able to reverse it and backdrops Curt to the floor. Eddie climbs up top and delivers a plancha from the top rope to the floor. On the floor, Eddie drops Curt with a suplex and drop kicks him into the steps. Back in the ring, Eddie goes up for the Frog Splash but Curt has raced to the rop and does an arm drag off the top rope for a close two count. Curt settles things down and works on Eddie's back with an abdominal stretch as Eddie goes for the ropes. Curt pulls him back and locks it in again but Eddie hip tossess Curt and nails the 3 Amigos triple vertical suplexes. Eddie goes for the Frog Splash and nails it, cover

1....2....Curt kicks out at the very last second. Eddie goes for a brain buster but Curt drops down and nails the Hennig-Plex for a 1...2.. and now Eddie kicks out just in time. Eddie goes for a German suplex but Curt revereses it and spins Eddie around and nails the Hennig-Plex again for the 1...2...3.

Winner and still WCW United States Champion: Curt Hennig

Grade: 74

Following the win we see Bobby Heenan in the aisle. He was watching this match and the camera catches him looking at Hennig and Guerrero and he has a smile before he walks away. Curt gets up and grabs his belt as Eddie gets up. Curt looks at Eddie and gives a nod of respect before leaving the ring as Eddie nearly won the title.

Grade: 63

In the back is Mean Gene Okerlund is with WCW Head of Security, Doug Dillinger. Dillinger informs Gene that WCW has heard from Atlanta Police and what apparently happened was as soon as the video stopped filming, Hall, Nash and Syxx left the Page home and were gone before police arrived.

Kimberly Page wanted to press charges but, Diamond Dallas refused. We are told that no one was harmed. Gene asks Doug if he has spoken with Page or seen him here tonight and Doug says he hasn't. No one knows where Diamond Dallas Page is as the main event draws near.

Grade: 78

This match is a wild brawl that favors Raven for alot of the early action as Jericho is just punished with chair shots and Singapore Canes. Eventually Jericho is able to nail a Enziguri that sends Raven crashing head first into a chair and then uses his body as a cross body block which sends them both over the ropes and to the floor. On the floor, Jericho takes Raven up the aisle slamming him into the guardrail and eventually catapulting Raven into one of the large video walls causing it to shorten out. Jericho drags Raven by the hair and slams him face first into the riser that the announce booth is on. Jericho climbs up to the announce table and flies off but Raven catches him and powerslams Jericho on the floor. He puts Jericho on an anvil case and pushes it into the video wall and then dead man lifts Jericho and walks him back to the ring. Rolling Jericho in, Raven gets in and goes for a cover 1...2...Jericho kicks out. Raven sets up the Evenflow DDT but Jericho reverses it into a brainbuster for a 2 count. Jericho has a cane and starts slamming it into Raven's back and head and sets a chair in the turnbuckles and goes to whip Raven in but Raven reverses and catapults Jericho's head into the chair. He pulls Jericho out and covers....1..2...Jericho kicks out barely. Raven sets up a chair and then drops Jericho on the chair with a Evenflow DDT and that does it...1..2..3.

Winner: Raven

Grade: 75

Following the win, a bloody and battered Raven, escapes through the crowd as Jericho's friends Benoit & Malenko come out to check on him.

Grade: 57

We go to a video highlighting the terrific history of Starrcade from Flair vs Race to Flair and Dusty to Hogan vs Giant to Hogan and Piper to Sting winning the WCW World Heavyweight Title. The video says "where will you be when history is made again?" The video then shows a downtown aerial shot of Atlanta and follows through as a helicopter flies over The Georgia Dome. It ends with a number 15 that is engulfed in flames and the words "Starrcade 98: the 15th Anniversary...Sunday, Week 3 December 1998, from the ATL." Fades to black.

Grade: 79

A recap video is Shane Douglas' shocking return to WCW and attacking Ric Flair. It focuses on Flair's success in WCW for the last five years while Douglas talks about having to perform in shithole, rat infested buildings trying to make a name for himself, trying to prove Ric Flair wrong. It ends with Flair challenging Shane to a fight and Shane looking at the camera and saying "I accept".

Grade: 63

Early on Douglas and Flair really start this match as a fist fight but soon, Ric takes control and shouts "now we go to school" and really peppers Shane with chops and fists and old school wrestling that Shane literally has to bail from the ring to try to get away to get a break. Shane gets back in and is immediately drilled by Flair again who scores a two count and Shane bails once more. This time Flair comes after him and it is clear Shane has suckered him in as Shane sends Flair into the ring post. He drops Flair on the floor with a Piledriver and gets back in the ring. The ref starts to count and eventually, the Nature Boy, is able to get in right at the count of 9.

Douglas takes control and starts working on trying to bust Flair open with right hands and eye gouges and even a bite to the forehead. Douglas scores a 2 count on a DDT and then clips Flair in the back of the knee with his shoulder. He goes for another piledriver but Ric backflips him and throws Shane into the corner where Ric unloads with chops that makes Shane's chest raw and a little blood shows.

Flair goes for the Figure Four but Shane gouges him in the eye, grabs Ric's trunks and catapults Ric face first into the second turnbuckle. He rolls Ric up and grabs his tights for a close 2 count. Douglas drops Flair with the piledriver again and this time it busts him open. With blood pouring down Flair's face, Shane yells "now, you piece of shit, we go to school" and locks on Ric Flair's own figure four. Flair screams and tries to get to the ropes but Shane pulls him back in and drops a knee onto Ric's left knee. He locks it back in and Ric almost taps but he pulls Shane and somehow, some way, Ric is able to make it to the ropes.

Douglas refuses to let go as Ric screams in agony. The ref tries to get him to let go but Shane gives him the finger and the ref quickly counts to 5. Shane still has the hold on Flair who is nearly unconscious from the pain and the ref calls for the bell and awards the match to Flair on a Disqualification.

Winner by Disqualification: Ric Flair

Grade: 60

Following the match, Shane Douglas goes to leave the ring but, then grabs a chair. He chases the referee off and yells at Flair to get up. As Flair tries to do so, Shane blasts Flair in the left knee with the chair. With Flair screaming, Shane slams the chair down again and again and again on Flair's knee. Finally officals and some wrestlers flood the ring and pull Shane Douglas off the Nature Boy. Shane leaves smirking as Flair is screaming in pain and he is helped from the ring completely unable to walk on his own power.

Grade: 53

We go to the announce booth and are told that they will try to get us an update on the condition of Ric Flair tomorrow night on Nitro. Gene Okerlund is in the back and the guys ask him if anyone has seen Diamond Dallas Page and Gene says no, they stil havent. There is no time left, the main event is next and Sting and Bret Hart will have to go at against Hogan and the Outsiders, apparently, all alone.

Grade: 76

The match begins with the nWo making their entrance unified. Bret is out first for his team and then Sting. Diamond Dallas Page's music hits but, he doesn't come out. It appears team WCW will have to go at it alone and they do and for awhile, it appears that they might actually win this. At one point Bret Hart locks in the Sharpshooter on Hogan and the crowd comes alive as Hogan might tap before Bischoff gets on the apron distracting the ref and that allows Hall to get in and blast Hart from behind. This brings in Sting who attacks Hall and then Nash is in and he Jacknife's the champion and drops him to the floor.

Hogan makes the tag to Nash and he and the nWo begin to decimate Hart. They cut off the ring and dont let him get to Sting who keeps trying to make the save and Bret, at one point, takes a Outsiders Edge and a Jacknife but keeps kicking out at 2. Finally when Hogan is in the ring, Sting jumps on him from behind and drops Hogan with the Scorpion Death Drop and gets back on the apron. Bret crawls to Sting and finally, finally makes the tag.
Sting is in and Hogan see him and immediately begs Hall for a tag. Hall is in and Sting lays into him and scores several near falls. Hall quickly gets out of it and Nash is in and he and Sting go at it. Sting is set up for the Jacknife but he drops out and nails the Scorpion Death Drop. Bischoff is again on the apron distracting the ref as Sting covers. Hogan is in and drops the leg drop on the back of Sting's head. He then goes and blasts Hart off the apron.

Nash crawls over and tags in Scott Hall who then picks up Sting for the Outsiders Edge when....

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The crowd comes alive as DDP, in his street clothes, runs down to the aisle and gets on the ring apron. He slides in and nails Hall with the Diamond Cutter and Nash rushes and Page moves out of the way and Nash hits the ring. Bret is on him on the floor. Hogan is in the ring, without tagging, and Page and Hogan go at it and the crowd is on their feet. Page goes for the Diamond Cutter but Bischoff pulls his leg and it allows Hulk time to nail him from behind. He sends Page into the ropes and kicks him with the big boot. He goes for the legdrop of doom but Page rolls out of the way and Hogan crashes. Page goes for a count but Hall breaks it up and nails Page from behind. Hogan is able to tag in and Hall goes for the Outsiders Edge but Page is near the turnbuckle and Sting runs and does a Stinger splash crusing Hall and Page in the turnbuckles.

Hogan takes Sting and now they are fighting on the floor. Hall goes for the edge again but, Page reverses it, DIAMOND CUTTER. Cover. 1...2....3.

Winner's: Sting, Bret "Hitman" Hart and Diamond Dallas Page

Grade: 82

Hogan, Nash and Hall look stunned. Hogan pushes Hall for losing the match and almost punches him before Nash steps in between. With Bischoff on his tail, Hogan storms away and Nash and Hall watch him leave before leaving themselves. Hart, Sting and Page all hug and then Page points at the WCW World Heavyweight Title reminding Sting that Page is his challenger next month at SuperBrawl. Sting shake's Page's hand and leaves, Bret Hart leaves as well and the final image of the night is Diamond Dallas Page, in his street clothes and the savior of the match, on the ropes giving the Diamond sign as the fans scream in approval as Souled Out goes off the air.

Grade: 82

Overall Show Grade: 84

Pipers Pit · January 18, 2018

<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" /> A week before meeting the New Age Outlaws in a handicap match for the WWF Tag Team Championship, Animal will meet Road Dogg. Last week he defeated Bad Ass Billy Gunn and now he looks to go two for two and continue building momentum. On the other hand the Outlaws have him in their sights hoping they can take out their lone opponent this weekend. Who will prevail? A week ago the Nation of Domination attacked the Undertaker during his match but everyone took notice when his brother Kane arrived and saved the Deadman. Following months of turmoil have the Brothers of Destruction reached an understanding? This week the Undertaker seeks revenge for the ambush as he goes one on one with the Rock. Last week the DX insurance policy, Rick Rude confronted Commissioner Slaughter and was told that WWF Champion Shawn Michaels will have a tune up match this week against the man he fought at In Your House, Ken Shamrock in a non-title match. What shape will the Heartbreak Kid be in this Sunday at the Royal Rumble when he defends the title against a yet unknown opponent? Announced Matches -Non Title Match: Shawn Michaels vs Ken Shamrock -Animal vs Road Dogg -The Undertaker vs The Rock</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" /> Last night at Souled Out the nWo's plan to take Diamond Dallas Page out of the main event backfired and DDP was left standing triumphant to end the event. What will be the response of the nWo to Souled Out? How will DDP respond to Hall, Nash and Syxx taking the rivalry between WCW and the nWo to a new low? Also, the Hardys have challenged the Faces of Fear to a final match in this unconventional feud. Who will come out the victor? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Nitro comes to you LIVE from Indianapolis' Conseco Fieldhouse at 8pm eastern on TNT. Announced Matches: -The Faces of Fear vs The Hardys in a final match -Goldberg to compete -Bret "Hitman" Hart in action -The debut of a new star for WCW</div></div></blockquote>---

Dawn · January 18, 2018

Great work with Souled Out, that finish must have gotten DDP over really nice. Not really the biggest Shane Douglas fan, but I'm enjoying his work against Flair too; keep up the good work, both of you!

I'll do some picks just for fun...

-Non Title Match: Shawn Michaels vs Ken Shamrock

-Animal vs Road Dogg

-The Undertaker vs The Rock

-The Faces of Fear vs The Hardys in a final match

-Goldberg to compete - lol.

-Bret "Hitman" Hart in action

-The debut of a new star for WCW - SCORPION? HELLFIRE? I NEED SOME MORE MK IN MY WCW!

Kimberly · January 18, 2018

<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 123 Monday Week 4, January 1998 - Conseco Fieldhouse; Indianapolis, Indiana</div> [Monday Nitro opens to a live shot of the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana when suddenly: ] <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/o6Qh1NQcYoQ" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/o6Qh1NQcYoQ"</a> frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> [Hollywood Hulk Hogan comes out alone, no Bischoff, no nWo members in tow and he looks furious. Gone is the cocky walk and swagger, he walks directly to the ring and grabs a microphone and looks at the hard camera. ] Hogan: “Four years ago, Eric Bischoff, came down to the set of “Thunder in Paradise” and he wanted to talk turkey with Hulk Hogan. He promised me the world; lots of money, power, influence, and a partner in making sure that Hulk Hogan remained at his rightful place on top of the professional wrestling industry. Eric has proven himself a loyal friend and a partner through and through and for four years we have dominated WCW and together, we took this puissant little company and we made it the number 1 company in the world. I can trust Eric to have my back. But, I am beginning to wonder if I can trust anyone else around this place. I created the nWo because I wanted to use the power of Hulk Hogan, the name and influence that I wield and take guys like Nash and Hall, Syxx, Buff, Hennig…all of them and make them big stars. I wanted to build a dynasty that would become the #1 brand in the world. I wanted to build a platform for all of us and for over a year, that worked. But, lately? It seems that the very people I’ve been trying to help have not been so appreciative. And they have not known their roles. Ever since Starrcade, I have been continually let down by the people I put brought to this dance. Macho lost. Nash lost. Hall lost. They all cost me my title. And last night, Hollywood Hulk Hogan did all that he could: I orchestrated a master plan and yet Scott Hall let me down. Scott Hall ruined the entire damned thing. And his big buddy? They went home and aren’t here tonight. Well, I have news for them and for everyone…things are going to get better around here and they had better change in a hurry. Next Monday on Nitro, from the AlamoDome in San Antonio, Texas…Hollywood is calling a family meeting. If you want to remain in this family, you had better be there. Because Hollywood is for life, but my patience is wearing thin.” [Hogan drops the mic and storms off. ] Grade: 100 ============================ [We go to Tony, Mike & Larry who talk about the clear friction in the nWo and Larry wastes no time in gloating about it. They take us back to last night and show stills of the main event and how Diamond Dallas Page arrived in his street clothes and saved the day for team WCW. We are told we will hear from DDP later on in this broadcast. Also, last night Eddie Guerrero came a breath away from capturing the WCW United States Title. Curt Hennig still holds that belt and he will defend it when Monday Nitro returns live from Indianapolis. We’re just getting started. ] 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 for the WCW United States Title: Jushin “Thunder” Liger vs WCW United States Champion Curt Hennig Liger and Hennig have a fantastic back and forth technical match that spawns a commercial break. Hennig tries to lock on the Hennig-Plex but Liger turns it into a Northern Lights Suplex with a bridge for a two count. Liger dumps Hennig to the floor and runs off the apron with a senton back splash on the floor. Back in the ring, Liger slams Hennig and goes up top and nails the top rope leg drop. Cover, 1…2….kick out at the last second by the champ. Hennig ducks a clothesline, snap mare’s Liger by his mask and drops his knee into his face. Hennig works on Liger’s back with several back breakers for a two count and, after ducking an Enziguri by Liger, Hennig is able to nail the Hennig-Plex for the 1…2..3. Winner and still WCW United States Champion: Curt Hennig Grade: 81 [Following the match, Eddie Guerrero comes out clapping for Hennig. He has a microphone in his hand and says “last night, I took you to the limit and I almost won that belt…I want a second chance.” Hennig looks at him and laughs and walks away with Eddie looking disrespected. Grade: 65 </div></blockquote> ============================ [A video of a dark alley with rats everywhere plays and we see a shrouded figure. The figure is revealed to be Raven walking through this alley like it is his home. Through this video we hear him deliver an eloquii about how he has dispatched himself of his Canadian problem and how Chris Jericho has now felt his pain. He talks about his mission to collect more souls and rid WCW of the rotted darkness that is his despair. He knows who needs to be saved next and that man will begin this journey next week on Nitro. For Raven is the savior, give him your pain because he alone can take it. “Quote the Raven, Nevermore”. The video fades out with Raven cuddling a rat.] Grade: 73 ============================ <div style="text-align:center;">******COMMERCIAL BREAK*******</div> ============================ [Nitro returns to Harlem Heat at the Nitro set. They talk about how the Steiners used to be an honorable tag team, one that someone could look up to but, here lately, those suckas been using fake ass tactics to barely hold onto their belts. Why? Is it because theyre that desperate? Do they know that Harlem Heat will take them from them in a fair fight? We’re all gonna find out because the WCW Executive Committee has given Harlem Heat a rematch from Souled Out for those belts next week on Nitro. The Steiners will have to man up, sucks, or get knocked the F out. Now can you dig that? 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>Match #2: Kidman vs the debuting Super Crazy Kidman attacks the Lucha Libre star as Mike Tenay talks about his history in AAA and how Super Crazy is a name hes taken for America but he was previously known as Histeria and is known to have a big mean streak. Just as he says that, Crazy drops Kidman with a DDT on the floor. Rolling him back in the ring, Crazy is all over Kidman with several high impact flips before nailing him with a DDT from the top rope and then a moonsault for the three count. Winner: Super Crazy Grade: 50 </div></blockquote> ============================ [At the announce booth Tony, Mike and Larry tell us that Super Crazy is just new exciting cruiserweight who surely wants his shot at Rey Mysterio and the Cruiserweight Title. And Monday Nitro will be doing something very exciting to give the cruiserweights that platform…two weeks from tonight, on Nitro, will be a one night Cruiserweight Tournament. On that night, the main event of Nitro will feature the finals of the tournament and the #1 contender for Rey Mysterio Jr’s title will be crowned. The winner will face Mysterio for the belt at Super Brawl VIII in 27 days from the Sold Out Cow Palace in San Francisco, California LIVE and only on pay per view. ] Grade: 51 The announcers also tell us that when we come back Mean Gene Okerlund will have an update on the condition of the Nature Boy Ric Flair & Bret “The Hitman” Hart will be in action. Monday Nitro is coming right back, we’re LIVE from Indy…don’t go anywhere.] Grade: 79 ============================ <div style="text-align:center;">******COMMERCIAL BREAK*******</div> ============================ [Nitro returns to a commercial showing all of the great champions of the NWA and WCW on a Mt. Rushmore setting. The video goes down the mountain and across the country showing DDP & Sting competing and converging at the Cow Palace where we see Page and Sting’s image and the belt in the background. Fade to the SuperBrawl VIII logo, Sunday Week 3, February…LIVE and only on Pay Per View.] Grade: 76 ============================ <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: Kensuke Sasaki vs Bret “Hitman” Hart This is a back and forth match for quite awhile and the announcers really put over how big of a star Kensuke Sasaki is in New Japan. He scores several near falls and he and Hart go through a commercial break and when Nitro returns Sasaki drops Hart with an inverted flapjack face planter. He scores another fall before Bret begins his comeback. A side Russian leg sweep, back breaker, elbow from the second rope and then the Sharpshooter and Sasaki is forced to submit. Winner: Bret Hart Grade: 81 </div></blockquote> ============================ [Mean Gene is at the Nitro set and he goes to update us on the status of Ric Flair but first, takes us back to Souled Out where he shows the brutal ending to Flair’s match with Shane Douglas. Right after the still photos are shown, Flair’s music is heard and Gene is stunned. But, instead of Ric, Shane Douglas comes out in Ric Flair’s robe. Gene says “what the hell are you doing” but Shane pushes him away. Shane says that last night he took Ric Flair to school. He did what he said he would do, he ended Ric Flair’s career. That’s right, Indianapolis, cry your pathetic stinking tears for that old pile of garbage because you will never see him or this ridiculous robe again. Shane takes the robe off and looks at it in disgust and throws it on the floor. He spits on it and then stomps all over it before saying “Ric Flair is done. He’s been retired by the Franchise.” Shane walks away while Gene makes a cut sign to the camera team and Nitro goes to commercial break. Grade: 61 ============================ <div style="text-align:center;">******COMMERCIAL BREAK*******</div> ============================ [Nitro returns and the pyro goes off for hour #2 and we go to the ring where Konnan of the nWo is in the ring. He is running his mouth off about how the rest of the jabroni's may have failed Hollywood, but K-Dawg won't fail him and he is going to make an impact by ending the streak of Goldberg now.] Grade: 59 ============================ <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: Konnan vs Goldberg Konnan starts off trying to be a man and stand up to Goldberg. He punches Goldberg dead in the mouth but Goldberg growls in response. Konnan bounces off the ropes and hits a clothesline but Goldberg mearly does a back flip and then kick's Konnan in the head with a side kick. A powerslam is next and then a gorilla press slam. Konnan is bounced off the ropes, Spear....Jackhammer....1..2..3. Winner: Goldberg Grade: 74 </div></blockquote> ============================ [Diamond Dallas Page comes out to the Nitro set. He has a microphone and he does not look happy. Page says that several days ago, the nWo went too far. They drove to his house, they broke into his home, they scared the hell out of his wife and then they ran away. And then they sent a cute little video to WCW for broadcast to make it seem like they were some big deal instead of the cowards that they are. But the fact of the matter is Nash, Hall and Syxx didn't have the balls to stand up to Page one on one. So, after he got Kimberly to a safe location and dealt with the cops, Page called Sting. He called Bret and he told them he was coming through hell and back to get to Hogan, Hall and Nash. And thats exactly what he did last night. And now, only one of them is here. Hall and Nash ran for the hills. Hogan is gone already but, Syxx? Syxx is here. And WCW is giving Page a present for all his troubles. Tonight...in less than one hour, Syxx will go one on one in the ring with Diamond Dallas Page. And Page has a message for the rest of the nWo...."watch what I do to your little buddy. You messed with my family, I'll end yours. BANG." Page leaves to get ready for the now main event tonight. Grade: 83 ============================ <div style="text-align:center;">******COMMERCIAL BREAK*******</div> ============================ [Nitro returns and Gene Okerlund is at the Nitro set and announces Chris Benoit & Dean Malenko. Gene walks them through their fight with Richards & Saturn last night and brings up the surprise appearance of Arn Anderson. Malenko says that for months they have battled the flock and always have had to deal with outside interference. What they needed was someone they could trust to watch their back. Benoit says they needed an enforcer and they got one. It is a man that is a mentor to Chris and its a man that knows how to fight fire with fire. Ladies and Gentlemen, we give you AA, Arn Anderson. Anderson comes out to a big pop and says that he will guide these two to greatness in WCW, he will have their back in whatever fights come next. Because the bonds of friendship can run much deeper than blood...and heads are now gonna roll. The three raise their arms and head to the back with cheers from the crowd. ] Grade: 54 ============================ <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match #5: The Hardys vs The Faces of Fear The announcers recap this unusual feud and we are told that it ends tonight one way or the other. The Hardys go after the Faces of Fear but they are met with big boots and then Jeff is taken apart and kept from his brother. Meng and Barbarian score near falls on Jeff as he tries to get to Matt. Eventually, Jeff is able to hit a reverse Enzeguri on The Barbarian which stuns him enough to allow Jeff to tag in Matt. Jeff and Matt do some tandem offense and actually send The Barbarian to the floor. Meng slides in and nails Jeff from behind and locks in the Tongan Death Grip on Matt but Meng is not the legal man. The ref tries to get him off but to no avail. Meng picks up Matt and holds him while the Barbarian runs across the ring....Matt drops down though...and the Barbarian nails Meng with a powerful big boot and Meng falls out of the ring. Matt and Jeff do a double neck breaker on The Barbarian and Jeff climbs one rope while Matt climbs the other. Jeff nails a Senton (the Swanton) Bomb while Matt nails a top rope leg drop. They both cover the Barbarian and the ref goes with it...1....2....3. THE HARDYS WIN! Winners: The Hardys [Following the match, Jeff and Matt quickly get out of there while the crowd is shocked but cheering. Matt and Jeff each stand on the WCW logo's while <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p-oatae7jS8" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/p-oatae7jS8"</a> frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> plays around the arena. The Hardys have, shockingly, won this match and now have a theme song. Grade: 62 </div></blockquote> ============================ [We go to the announcers who are stunned and they stand in unison to applaud the Hardys winning. They then take us back to Hollywood Hogan from earlier tonight. They question what will be the response by the entire nWo next week to Hollywood's call for a "Family Meeting" live from San Antonio Texas.] Grade: 79 [They then take us back to "moments ago" where Diamond Dallas Page announces that he gets Syxx. The nWo, as far as they know, is no longer in the building. Can Syxx survive what Diamond Dallas Page has in store for him? We will find out next, the main event of Nitro is coming up after this commercial break. We're live from Indy...stay with us on TNT.] Grade: 72 ============================ <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 - *Nitro Main Event*: Syxx vs Diamond Dallas Page [bobby Heenan is shown in the audience at ringside watching this match as Syxx comes out.] Page starts out going right for Syxx's throat and chokes him in the corner while slapping the piss out of him. Page is a wildman who screams "you wanna mess with my family?" The ref forces Page to let go and Syxx kicks Page when he comes charging again. Syxx flies off the ropes with a running leg drop on a downed Page and gets a two count. He begins to get cocky and goes for another kick but Page spins him around and chokes him again. Again the ref forces Page off and this time Syxx says "forget this" and bails from the ring. He walks up the entry way and sees Bret Hart and Sting in the entrance. They are blocking his escape! Syxx stares at them and at Page in the ring who is saying "come on" as Nitro goes to commercial.... ....when Nitro returns Page has Syxx in the corner and is laying in chops on his exposed skin. But, Page makes a mistake and charges Syxx who side steps him and Page crashes sternum first into the turnbuckles. Syxx is on him then with punches and aerial moves and nearly scores a pinfall on Page. Syxx locks in the Buzzkill and Page is down. Sting and Hart are rallying the crowd around Page as Page refuses to tap. Eventually Page is able to get up and, with Syxx on his back, he reverses it into a Diamond Cutter! Cover...1....2..Syxx kicks out. Page goes for it again but, Syxx locks in the Buzzkill once more. Page is forced to run backward and slams Syxx into the turnbuckles. Syxx, stunned, staggers out...DIAMOND CUTTER. Page covers but Hart and Sting wave him off and put the number 1 out..they want another. Page obliges and delivers a second Diamond Cutter. He goes for the cover but again, the champ and Bret say no...they want one last one and the crowd is on their feet. Page sits Syxx on the turnbuckle and pulls him off into a thunderous Diamond Cutter that finally ends the match. Winner: Diamond Dallas Page Grade: 71 </div></blockquote> [Following the match, Hart laughs at Syxx and Sting even gives a smirk as Page celebrates. Hart says "Nash, you're next" into the camera as the three stand united. But, as the celebrate, Page is eyeing the World Heavyweight Title over Sting's shoulder. Sting notices and the two have an uncomfortable glance at each other before all three raise their hands over the fallen Syxx as Nitro goes off the air. ] Grade: 84 Final Overall Grade: 80

Pipers Pit · January 18, 2018

<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" /><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" /> A recap video is shown of last week, specifically highlighting how Kane saved the Undertaker from an attack by the Nation of Domination. Grade: 78 <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" /> Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler welcome us to the show and hype two of the big matches tonight. The Undertaker takes on the Rock a week after he was saved from the Nation by his brother Kane. And in the main event the WWF Champion Shawn Michaels faces Ken Shamrock who we last saw at In Your House in a non-title match. Grade: 89 <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="1qZPUqg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1qZPUqg.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" /> Last week Animal had punished Billy Gunn and he looks enthused to get his hands on the Road Dogg a week before their tag team championship encounter. As with Gunn, Road Dogg can’t match Animal in power so he makes up for it with using his speed in striking then moving away. Eventually Animal catches him and begins punishing Road Dogg from one corner to the next. At this point Billy Gunn gets onto the apron to distract. This gives Road Dogg a reprieve and when Animal has his back turned, he charges but Animal moves and he runs smack into Gunn, sending him from the apron. Dogg turns, stunned, right into the arms of Animal who delivers a belly to belly suplex and gets the win. Winner by Pinfall: Animal Grade: 72 </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="EiA8duj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EiA8duj.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" /> Animal celebrates his second win in a row but Gunn has recovered and slides into the ring with a chair. He smacks Animal with it several times, and then the Outlaws are all over him. Suddenly Gunn has an idea and they set up Animal for a spike piledriver as Ross is desperately calling for help before they try and end another career. Thankfully a host of referees show up and force the Outlaws to abandon their plan. Lawler says that this Sunday when it’s two on one, Animal won’t be so lucky. Grade: 76 <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="9QqZws5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9QqZws5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> We’re taken to the back where Michael Cole is standing by with Ken Shamrock. Shamrock says the last time he saw Shawn Michaels he was an inch away from being the WWF Champion but tonight its not about titles, it’s about payback. He’s going to punish Michales. He’s going to make him beg. And then when it’s time he’s going to break his ankle. Shamrock storms off as JR wonders if there will be anything left of Michaels to get to the Rumble. 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="GDGiR58.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GDGiR58.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="hRtvwpa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/hRtvwpa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Triple H sizes up his opponent as the bell rings and the two of them do their best to steal the show. The match ebbs back and forth with the energetic Van Dam attacking from every possible angle. When he does have Triple H on the ropes, literally, Chyna takes a grab at his leg long enough to distract him. Triple H uses the opportunity to dump Van Dam over the top. While the referee has his back turned, Chyna levels him with a running clothesline before sending him back in. Triple H works him over for a few moments before hitting a Pedigree and making the cover. 1…2….Van Dam puts his foot on the rope out of instinct. This infuriates Triple H who drags him into the middle of the ring and delivers another and this time there is no rope to save the day. Winner by Pinfall: Triple H 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="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" /> Triple H and Chyna are walking up the ramp, Van Dam still in the ring on his back when Jeff Jarrett and the Blackjacks hustle past them and enter the ring. Immediately they begin savaging Van Dam. Jarrett hits a Reverse Russian Leg Sweep. Van Dam is picked up and hit with a running lariat from Bradshaw. Finally Windham locks on the claw as Van Dam is flat on his back. Jarrett grabs a mic and says this is the last time you’ll see this scum in their ring. He can go back to the bingo halls because this ring represents honor and tradition. They leave Van Dam laying and leave the ring as the show goes to commercial. Grade: 45 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.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" /><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" /> Backstage we see Sunny and the Impact Players. Sunny says they issued a challenge last week but it really wasn’t answered. They’re here to make an impact and so as 1998 gets underway they will be at the Royal Rumble issuing another open challenge. If anyone thinks they can step up by all means doit. Just don’t blame them for what happens to you. Grade: 55 <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="qbKTBoR.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qbKTBoR.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> It’d be nice if we said this was an even fight or that the Patriot stood his ground and fought heroically. Instead Vader dominated the match with a series of power moves, decimating the Patriot. Finally after a few minutes he drags him to the corner and hits the Vader Bomb for the win. Winner by Pinfall: Vader 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="rfjm4H7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rfjm4H7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> As Vader poses in the ring, one of the cameramen at ringside steps into the ring, taking up close shots of the Patriot. When Vader turns his back, the cameraman stops, and removes his hat, sunglasses, and jacket to reveal himself to be Stone Cold Steve Austin. <img alt="5bJ1Ac1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5bJ1Ac1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The crowd erupts but Vader seems to think it’s for him. When he turns around, Austin smashes him in the face with the camera, then mounts him and begins raining right hands down into his head. Vader uses his power to push Austin off and quickly slides out of the ring under the bottom rope. Vader’s backing off, holding his head as Austin controls the ring, flipping off Vader while screaming at him to come back and fight. Grade: 97 <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="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" /> We see a replay of the attack on Vader by Stone Cold Steve Austin as Ross mentions Vader didn’t look like he wanted to fight and Lawler complaining that Austin sneak attacked him. Grade: 78 <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="TIKf0Zl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TIKf0Zl.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="D5L9Q0A.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/D5L9Q0A.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> These two go toe to toe in a great match. It ebbs and flows and the Nation at ringside always manage to get in a shot or a distraction to help the Rock. But the Undertaker, still angry from their ambush the week before takes control and hits most of his usual spots like walking the ropes. The Rock is in trouble and as soon as the Undertaker picks him up for a Tombstone the Nation hits the ring and the ref calls for the bell. Winner by Disqualification: The Undertaker Grade: 89 </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="TIKf0Zl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TIKf0Zl.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" /> Like the week before, the Nation is all over the Undertaker and just like a week before fire erupts from the stage but Kane isn’t anywhere to be found. The Nation is waiting and finally Kane appears but this time Paul Bearer is in front of him, hands on his chest and telling him to stop. <img alt="vG2xh4U.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vG2xh4U.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" /> The Nation see the pause and keep attacking the Undertaker. Kane looks like he wants to help but he’s not disobeying his father either. Finally, the nation leaves the Undertaker down and out and ditch through the crowd. The last thing we see is the Undertaker holding out a weary hand towards Kane and Kane reciprocating. Grade: 79 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.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="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="vG2xh4U.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vG2xh4U.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" /> We see a replay of the Nation’s attack and Kane’s muted response Grade: 75 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.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" /> We’re then taken to the boiler room. Mankind is sitting next to the furnace, crossed legged. He says that over these past weeks he and Goldust have been circling each other like a ballet or maybe it’s like two sharks ready to rip and tear into flesh. In either case it’s beautiful but all good things must come to an end. So next week, no matter what happens at the Royal Rumble he wants Goldust in a two out of three falls, no disqualification, falls count anywhere match for that European Championship. And Goldust can bring his angel and his demon because he’s going to bring some friends of his own. 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="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 catch sight of Marc Mero who is in the middle of berating Sable, saying how she’s the one who keeps holding him back, how she’s trash, etc. Mero brings his hand up as if he’s going to slap her when we see a large hand catch his wrist. The camera pans to show Mark Henry. <img alt="VQEtFWS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VQEtFWS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Henry stares down at Mero and calmly says “you shouldn’t treat a lady like that.” Mero, agitated as he is, recognizes that his situation and when Henry releases his wrist, Mero casts a glance at Sable and storms off. Sable thanks Henry and he tells her someone needs to teach Mero a lesson. Grade: 66 <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" /> After the break, JR and Lawler hype this Sunday’s Royal Rumble with Ross adding that Commissioner Slaughter in breaking news has made the match official. Marc Mero versus Mark Henry will be added to the card which already includes Shawn Michaels defending the WWF Championship against an unknown opponent, the Impact Players open challenge, and the WWF Tag Team Championship is on the line as Animal gets ready to defend on his own against the New Age Outlaws. Plus of course the big 30 man battle royal to determine the number one contender at Wrestlemania! Grade: 75 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="9QqZws5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9QqZws5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Backstage, Ken Shamrock looked focused and angry as he walks the hallway on his way to the ring. Lawler comments that this is completely unfair to Michaels with JR mentioning the match is next! Grade: 75 <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>Non-Title Match <img alt="rrPX9e2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rrPX9e2.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="9QqZws5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9QqZws5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The recent history between these two plays heavily into the psychology of the match as Shamrock starts off on a rampage, visibly angry at Michaels, causing the champ to ditch to the outside more than once. When Michaels re-enters he pokes Shamrock in the eyes before taking control of the match and getting a two count following a quick DDT. Michaels continues to work Shamrock over, with Rude on the outside getting a few shots in as well. Michaels goes to the corner to warm up the band but when he launches his kick, Shamrock catches it and puts him in the Ankle Lock. Michaels is floundering trying to get to the ropes but Shamrock pulls him to the middle. Michaels is on the verge of tapping when Rude gets on the apron, but he’d slid the briefcase in first. The referee and Shamrock turn their attention to him allowing a momentarily hobbled Michaels to retrieve the briefcase and when Shamrock turns around, Michaels wallops him in the head with it before pitching it back to the outside. Michaels makes the cover and gets the win. Winner by Pinfall: Shawn Michaels Grade: 88 </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" /> DX celebrates the win, stomping Shamrock a few times for good measure before dumping him out of the ring. Michaels grabs the mic and says Slaughter can send whoever he wants because not only is he the best in the world, but with DX by his side, he’s unstoppable! Grade: 84 Overall: 90

Pipers Pit · January 20, 2018

<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" /> <img alt="wXmf7Aa.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wXmf7Aa.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="LSUd17t.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LSUd17t.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> *Due to a complication in Nielsen ratings, they have been delayed until Monday morning. -Nerves are on edge backstage in San Jose. The feeling is the Royal Rumble will either set the stage for a great 1998 or there will be a lot of second guessing which may undo all the plans already set up. -There are many fresh faces backstage and some familiar ones. The word is the show will have a fair number of memorable moments and debuts. -There are no injuries going into the event which is not really a good thing for the workers. It’s said that Vince McMahon views the situation as one less excuse for anyone who doesn’t get the job done. -Speaking of McMahon, there are rumors of a major argument with a member of the creative team and that person has left the building, but it’s unknown if they left on their own or if they were escorted. -There was an incident backstage during Heat which saw Luna Vachon attack Chyna. Luna was reportedly read the riot act and its said if the behavior continues she could be on her way out. -Senior management in WCW was very pleasantly surprised with the reception Souled Out had among the fans and the wrestlers alike. The feeling was going into the show that they had a solid B pay per view. The feeling coming out was that they hit a home run. While not as dramatic as the major build to Starrcade, Souled Out began a new direction for the company highlighting some newer stars and the first pay view was clearly a success. -Expect Ric Flair to remain off television for some time while selling the injury angle at Souled Out. The company feels that Shane Douglas, if handled right, can become a hot act. -WCW is also said to be thrilled with the recent progress of both Diamond Dallas Page. Chris Jericho, Goldberg and The Hardys (as evidenced by their win over the Faces of Fear on Nitro). The Hardys will be positioned going forward as a team that isn't just an enhancement team. -WCW has booked a two night Super Show for Japan in April. -WCW will be finalizing the location and date for the March Pay Per View this week. There had been an internal push to rename the pay per view away from Uncensored but, the plan is for the brand name to remain. -The Cruiserweight tournament edition of Nitro in two weeks will see the finals of the tournament in the main event match on Nitro. We are told this is an Eric Bischoff initiative as he tries to put greater emphasis on the Cruiserweight division.</div> <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="QO0hDYb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QO0hDYb.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> * Michael Cole and Jim Cornette hype the show (35) * D’lo Brown vs Aguila (46) *A video hyping the match between Marc Mero and Mark Henry at the Royal Rumble (40) * Mark Henry def. Bob Holly (31) *A video hyping the WWF Title match at the Royal Rumble (76) * The Blackjacks def the Disciples of Apocalypse (65) * A video hyping the Royal Rumble (94) Overall: 65</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="EgBdJuV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EgBdJuV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> * Michael Cole and Jim Cornette hype the show (41) *Ahmed Johnson def. Bill Demott (60) *A video hyping for the WWF Tag Team championship match at the Royal Rumble. (63) *Kama def the Patriot (54) * A video hyping the Impact Players and Sunny issuing an open challenge at the upcoming Royal Rumble (58) * The Impact Players def. the Headbangers (56) * A video hyping the Royal Rumble (93) Overall: 69 </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;">http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZnLSKAdcFHs/T-FK-kFNAPI/AAAAAAAAFCM/J6MIzfyNpxI/s1600/vlcsnap-2012-06-19-23h00m27s129.png WCW Saturday Night Saturday Week 4, January, 1998 –Cadet Ice Arena – Colorado Springs, Colorado *Goldberg def The Natural Butch Reed Hype Vid for Raven return to Nitro this week *Guido def Chavo Guerrero Jr & La Parka Interview with The Hardys about their win on Monday Hype Vid for DDP vs Sting *Eddie Guerrero def Dean Malenko Hype Vid for Hogan's Family Meeting on Nitro *Faces of Fear def Mike Enos & Wayne Bloom Show 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> <img alt="6GFqQlp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/6GFqQlp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> WCW World Wide Sunday Week 4, January, 1998 –Cadet Ice Arena – Colorado Springs, Colorado *The Hardys def Alex Wright & Brad Armstrong *Juventud Guerrera def Blitzkrieg Hype Vid for Curt Hennig *Jushin Liger def Saturn Hype Video for Goldberg Hype Vid for Bret Hart *Chris Benoit def Mortis Show Grade: 68 </div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><div></div></blockquote> </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 ???? WWF Tag Team Championship Animal © vs New Age Outlaws The Impact Players vs ??? Mark Henry vs Marc Mero Royal Rumble Match</div> Anyone’s Guess for your prognostications Who is Shawn Michaels’ opponent? Who will answer the Impact Players open challenge? Who will win the Rumble? Who will make a shocking debut/return?</div></blockquote>

Dawn · January 20, 2018

WWF World Heavyweight Championship

Shawn Michaels © vs ????

WWF Tag Team Championship

Animal © vs New Age Outlaws

The Impact Players vs ???

Mark Henry vs Marc Mero

Royal Rumble Match - Stone Cold

Anyone’s Guess for your prognostications

Who is Shawn Michaels’ opponent? Undertaker, maybe?

Who will answer the Impact Players open challenge? The Dudley Boyz

Who will win the Rumble? Stone Cold Steve Austin

Who will make a shocking debut/return? Sid

bonnie · January 21, 2018

New Age Outlaws

The Impact Players

Mark Henry

Royal Rumble Match - Steve Austin

Anyone’s Guess for your prognostications

Who is Shawn Michaels’ opponent? Taker

Who will answer the Impact Players open challenge? The headbangers?

Who will win the Rumble? Austin

Who will make a shocking debut/return? Sid

Pipers Pit · January 22, 2018

<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" /></div> An opening package is shown highlighting the history of the rumble, what it means, and hyping that the winner will get a WWF Championship match. The Road to WrestleMania begins….now! Grade: 96 <img alt="sy1OKB4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sy1OKB4.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 the King Lawler welcome us to the first Pay Per View of 1998. They highlight the two title matches and the Rumble match itself. Before we go to the ring, they throw it backstage to Michael Cole who’s standing by with Paul Bearer and Kane.[/i] Grade: 91 <img alt="sy1OKB4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sy1OKB4.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="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" /> Bearer launches into a tirade saying that tonight Kane will eliminate twenty-nine other men and will take the first step to claiming his destiny by becoming the next WWF Champion. Cole begins to question him on Kane saving the Undertaker on RAW a few weeks ago but Bearer cuts him off and says tonight the Undertaker will learn the meaning of tough love. Grade: 89 <img alt="sy1OKB4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sy1OKB4.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="Yw5r6v9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Yw5r6v9.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" /> A highlight video is shown of the recent history between the Legion of Doom and the New Age Outlaws, especially when the Outlaws injured Hawk with a spike piledriver off the stage Grade: 66 <img alt="sy1OKB4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sy1OKB4.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="EiA8duj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EiA8duj.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="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" /> Animal is on his own as this match begins but he absolutely holds his own, first dominating Road Dogg, then Billy Gunn, then Road Dogg as they tagged in and out with zero success. Finally Gunn breaks through and they begin double teaming Animal in their corner with a close two count following a spine buster from Gunn. Animal makes a small comeback but the numbers game bites him as the Outlaws make extensive use of the five second rule to take shots at him. Finally Animal gets a second breath when he ducks a double clothesline and bounds off the ropes with a double shoulder block to floor his opponents. Out of instinct he reaches to his corner but of course there's no one where until the crowd erupts and we see someone running down the aisle to the ring. <img alt="Yw5r6v9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Yw5r6v9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Hawk jumps onto the apron urging his partner on. The Outlaws look stunned to see him, having believed he wasn't medically cleared from his prior concussion. The sight of Hawk recharges Animal who begins battering the Outlaws, sending Road Dogg out of the ring before demolishing Gunn with a clothesline. He gives Hawk the signal and lifts Gunn onto his shoulders, but as Hawk climbs the ropes he seems to get dizzy, swaying a bit before crashing down to the floor and landing in a heap. At that moment, Road Dogg comes back into the ring and clips Animal's knee from behind, causing him to drop Gunn. Billy quickly bounds off the ropes and hits the Fameasser on Animal who's already kneeling from the cheap shot. Gunn makes the cover and we have new Tag Team champions. Winners by Pinfall and new WWF World Tag Team Champions: The New Age Outlaws Grade: 80 </div></blockquote> <img alt="sy1OKB4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sy1OKB4.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="Yw5r6v9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Yw5r6v9.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" /> A replay is shown of the end of the match, highlighting Hawk apparently losing his balance when going for the Doomsday Device and how the Outlaws capitalized and became the new Tag Team Champions. Grade: 67 <img alt="sy1OKB4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sy1OKB4.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="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" /> We’re taken to the locker room of the Nation of Domination. They’re psyching each other up but Farooq reminds them of the plan. Be the last four men standing and then sort it out. They all seem to be in agreement on that and appear very unified. Grade: 64 <img alt="sy1OKB4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sy1OKB4.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="VQEtFWS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VQEtFWS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Mero uses his boxing skills to his advantage early, jabbing at Henry then quickly dashing away. That only works for so long before Henry catches him with a big right hand. Mero, not expecting it, falls back to the corner where Henry begins going to work on him with power move after power move. Mero goes to the outside, asking the referee for a timeout but as Gorilla Monsoon reminded us for years there are no time outs in profes....sports entertainment. Mero finally comes back in and tries to surprise Henry with a running forearm but he's caught in a bearhug. Frantically trying to find a way out, he gouges Henry in the eyes. Blinded momentarily, Henry is open for the picking as Mero goes back to punches, punishing Henry's kidneys and his exposed midsection. However as Mero lays in a particular solid punch Henry regains his sight and looks furious. Mero turns and tries to run but Henry catches him from behind, and avalanches him chest first into the corner. Mero crumples as Henry backs off. Henry drags him to the center of the ring before dropping a big elbow across his chest. But he doesn't go for the pin. Henry picks Mero up and slaps on his side headlock. Mero tries to fight but fades quickly and the referee drops his arm three times. Winner by Submission: Mark Henry Grade: 52 </div></blockquote> <img alt="sy1OKB4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sy1OKB4.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="VQEtFWS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VQEtFWS.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" /> Following the match, Sable goes to check on Mero looking worried. Mero is helped to the back, but when they pass Henry on the stage, Sable seems to give him a nod of thanks. Grade: 65 <img alt="sy1OKB4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sy1OKB4.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="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="rrPX9e2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rrPX9e2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Backstage Shawn Michaels and DX are approached by Michael Cole. Cole asks Michaels how he's feeling about his defense tonight and Michaels says that he's feels great because when the moment is the biggest the Heartbreak Kid finds a way to come through. Sometimes he jumps in, then backs out slow before jumping back into the heat. Other times you have to know your opponent and how to hit their spot. But don't worry about tonight because Slaughter's...little surprise is gonna end up like him and pre-maturely become the victim of some sweet chin music. They all begin to walk away when Triple H smirks and says don't worry Sarge it happens to everyone your age. Grade: 64 <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" /> The Impact Players are in the ring with Sunny and she says its time to see who's got the guts to come out here and feel the Impact. A moment later we have our answer. <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" /> Kaientai make their way to the ring and a referee follows. <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="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" /> The Impact Players completely dominate this match, each getting in a fair share of the offense. It may be noted that they did not act heelish in this match, using quick tags but doing nothing underhanded. Kaientai is simply out matched and it shows and after seven minutes of putting on a clinic, Lynn and Credible hit Total Impact on Funaki for the win. Winners by Pinfall: The Impact Players Grade: 52 </div></blockquote> <img alt="sy1OKB4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sy1OKB4.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" /> Backstage Stone Cold Steve Austin is pacing in his locker room. He says tonight he lays all the doubts to rest and he proves once and for all that when Stone Cold is in that ring he’s the best to ever lace up a pair of boots. He doesn’t care who gets in his way he’ll toss all their asses out and that’s the bottom line cause Stone Cold said so! Grade: 88 <img alt="sy1OKB4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sy1OKB4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The cameras find a huge celebrity in the front row. <img alt="VSXsQqK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VSXsQqK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Tyson waves to the crowd with a big smile, seemingly thrilled to be at the event. Lawler of course mentions that Tyson is a close personal friend of his which Ross doesn’t seem to believe. Grade: 75 <img alt="sy1OKB4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sy1OKB4.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="rrPX9e2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rrPX9e2.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" /> A video is shown to remind the audience how we got to this WWF Title match, with Commissioner Slaughter holding the identity of the challenger a secret until tonight. Grade: 79 <img alt="sy1OKB4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sy1OKB4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Michaels is the first to enter with Rude in tow. He looks supremely confidant, with a wide smirk but that goes away when the arena goes dark and the Titantron lights up. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2D3ooYn_2Lo?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/2D3ooYn_2Lo?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0"</a> frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> The champion flips out as the Great Muta makes his way to the ring. He eyes Michaels carefully as the referee orders the members of DX to exit the ring and calls for the bell. <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="5kM5ykY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5kM5ykY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="TqGQ8iq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TqGQ8iq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The match is off to a hot start as Muta goes on the attack, hitting a series of quick strikes and kicks that sends Michaels from the ring. When he regroups he gets back in but is chased out again after Muta nearly kicks his head off his shoulders. Finally Michaels climbs back in, warily, and they lock up. Michaels takes control and had the advantage over the next several minutes, trying to keep Muta grounded and working him over. However, when Muta begins a comeback and bounds off the ropes to deliver a second corkscrew elbow drop, Rude tries to trip him. The referee sees this and orders Rude to leave ringside, much to the Ravishing One's protests. Now left on his own Michaels mounts a comeback of his own and when Muta climbs to the top for a moonsault, Michaels crotches him on the top turnbuckle then climbs up and delivers a back to back suplex, accidentally catching the referee in the process. <img alt="DjHTPUb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DjHTPUb.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> With both men and the referee down, Chyna runs down to the ring. She stomps Muta a few times. She picks him up and whips him into the ropes but he grabs the ropes and when she charges with a clothesline he ducks it. When she turns around, he sprays her in the face with green mist and spin kicks her in the stomach, causing her to fall out of the ring between the ropes. But he doesn't see Michaels up and when Muta turns around, Michaels strikes out withSweet Chin Music but Muta catches his foot! Michaels is hopping and launches an enzigiri but Muta ducks causing Michaels to fall face first. As Michaels is getting up, Muta kicks him in the side of the head, dropping him again. Muta moves to the corner, climbing to the top. He leaps off with a moonsault but Michaels puts his knees up at the last second. Michaels drags himself to the ropes, pulling himself up, and then Muta gets to his feel, Michaels again launches Sweet Chin Music and connects. The referee is up expecting to count but Michaels staggers to the corner and climbs up. He focuses for a moment and soars, dropping a big elbow into Muta's chest. He rolls over and drapes an arm over the challenger's chest as the referee counts to three. Winner by Pinfall and still WWF World Heavyweight Champion: Shawn Michaels Grade: 81 </div></blockquote> <img alt="sy1OKB4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sy1OKB4.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="rrPX9e2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rrPX9e2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="TqGQ8iq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TqGQ8iq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> We get a replay of the finish which saw Chyna catch a face full of green myst, followed by Shawn Michaels hitting Sweet Chin Music and dropping the elbow to retain his championship. Grade: 65 <img alt="sy1OKB4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sy1OKB4.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 reminds the audience that next month the road to WrestleMania continues as the WWF will present In Your House: No Way Out! <img alt="sQrp2lq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sQrp2lq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Grade: 88 <img alt="sy1OKB4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sy1OKB4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> (Intermission...the rest of the show coming right up!)

Pipers Pit · January 22, 2018

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The first two entries are Blackjack Windham and Chainz. They brawl around for the first two minutes with Windham controlling the pair but then the clock begins to tick….

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Scott Taylor hits the ring and goes right for Windham. Chainz gets a momentary breather then joins in as they double team Windham but still more brawling around as we await the 4th man.

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Mosh immediately goes for Taylor and we’re back to two pairings. Mosh has Taylor almost out but Chainz breaks it up and they reset for a few moments.

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All the men in the ring turn their attention to the stage as Kane stalks down the ramp and enters. One by one they all run at him and are all chopped down by throat thrusts. They all know they need to eliminate Kane and suddenly its five on one but he fends them off.

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Savio Vega hurries down and joins in on Kane. The others are all trying their best to eliminate him but his strength is incredible. Kane grabs Taylor by the throat and hoists him as if he’s going to chokeslam Taylor over the top as the countdown begins.

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Kane stops when the Undertaker’s music hits. He drops Taylor to the mat and the other men stop as the Undertaker enters the ring and goes nose to nose with Kane. Without so much as a word Kane and the Undertaker whirl at the men surrounding them, dropping them one by one with right hands. Then it’s a matter of anything you can do I can do better. Kane eliminates Mosh when he flings him over the top rope. The Undertaker does the same to Scott Taylor. Kane then sends Chainz over the top with a big boot to the head. Windham is next when Taker sends him to the floor with a clothesline over the top. Savio is caught between the two monsters and it’s Kane who snatches him by the throat and chokeslams him to the floor. But when Kane turns, the Undertaker boots him in the face and sends him over as well, but Kane lands on his feet and just stares up at his brother as the timer begins.

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Farooq is next and immediately goes to war with the Undertaker. They brawl around but Farooq gets the upperhand and nearly has the Undertaker eliminated when the buzzer sounds.

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Phinneas Godwinn is up and he joins in trying to send the Undertaker to the outside but the Deadman fights back and creates some distance between him and the other two men. Undertaker goes on offense, taking on Phinneas and Farooq at the same time.

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Goldust hits the ring and picks on Phinneas who seems to be in the worst shape. The four men pair off and Goldust almost has Phinneas over the rope but he can’t quite get the leverage. The timer begins again.

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Terry Bam Bam Gordy comes down the aisle and when he gets in he immediately goes for Goldust, freeing up Phinneas who gets a second wind and then moves over to help Farooq with the Undertaker. Gordy forces Goldust into a corner, hitting a series of punches and elbows, quickly wearing out the European champion.

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Ahmed Johnson is the next man up and he makes a beeline for Farooq, peeling him off the Undertaker and taking him to another corner where they begin fighting. The Undertaker can then focus on Phinneas which is not good news for the pig farmer.

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The Nation gets its second entrant and he of course goes to his leader’s side, beginning a double team of Ahmed Johnson. In the other corner, Goldust has recovered and is trying to escape Gordy who seems to be intent on eliminating him. When they get close to the Undertaker they switch dancing partners and Taker attaches to Goldust leaving Gordy and Godwinn to fight. With Johnson well in hand, Farooq takes the opportunity to attack Gordy from behind with a running knee in the back, then dumps him over.

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Mankind comes running down the ramp, as well as he can and goes straight for Goldust who had just separated himself from the Undertaker. Without missing a beat, Mankind clotheslines Goldust over the top, taking himself over in the process. They get up, with Mankind seeming to favor his ribs and brawl to the back. Meanwhile, the Undertaker sends Phinneas over the top with a huge right hand. But with his back turned, he doesn’t see that Farooq and Kama have eliminated Ahmed Johnson and that as they come up on him, they send Taker over the top with a double clothesline.

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Accompanied by Mr. Fuji, the former WWF Champion makes his way down the aisle. When he enters, the Nation looks stunned and Farooq orders Kama into battle. Kama charges Yokozuna, who sidesteps him and launches him over the top by the back of his head. Farooq realizes he needs an ally as we await the next man.

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Henry O. Godwinn enters and he and Farooq understand they need to attack Yokozuna from opposite directions. For a few minutes it works as one will attack when the massive man is busy with the other. They even begin to try and lift him over but it’s no use. More manpower is needed.

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Brian Christopher is next and he immediately aids in the attempt to toss Yokozuna but he’s not much help. This goes on for a few moments with little ground given.

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Thrasher comes in and he too adds his muscle and they do begin to lift Yokozuna. With Farooq muscling from down below, they slowly but surely get him up, perilously teetering as the countdown begins.

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As Jarrett hits the ring, the others shove Yokozuna to the floor but they’re all off balance. Jarrett, ever the opportunist, runs over and helps flip all four of them over the top with their own momentum. He smirks and plays to the crowd as he stands alone waiting for his next opponent.

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The Sandman appears high up in the crowd with a beer in one hand and a Singapore cane in the other. He drinks the beer, before bashing himself in the head with the can. Jarrett watches in horror as the Sandman makes his way down to the ring, and even more so when he doesn’t drop the cane which Lawler is irate about but Ross reminds us there is no disqualification in the Royal Rumble. Jarrett begs off but he has nowhere to go as the Sandman begins caning his back without mercy. Jarrett seems to jump with every smack and finally hops over the top rope, eliminating himself just to get away leaving the Sandman in the ring alone and he holds the cane high in the air with the crowd going crazy. But they were about to get even louder.

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Breaking glass and kicking ass, Austin stalks down to the ring, eyes on the Sandman. When they come nose to nose, there’s some trash talking we can’t really hear then the fists are flying. The Sandman loses the cane in the middle of it, which a referee reaches in and removed. They trade shots, both being rocked but neither man losing his urge to fight.

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If anything could get either Sandman or Austin to take their eyes off each other it’s D’lo hittng them both from behind and for the next few moments they kick the hell out of him together until it’s time for the next entrant.

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Shamrock comes in and begins fighting with Austin, leaving Sandman and D’lo. They both brawl for a few moments before Austin begins going on a tear and ends up with Shamrock. As the Sandman is trying to eliminate D’lo, the buzzer begins again.

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Triple H is next and he goes immediately for Austin. They begin focusing primarily on each other. Meanwhile Shamrock and D’lo and Sandman are all fighting each other. Sandman ends up missing a clothesline on D’lo and Shamrock makes Sandman pay by sending him over the top via a modified belly to belly suplex. Shamrock then goes for Triple H, allowing Austin to tangle with D’lo.

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Owen Hart is the next man, coming in at number twenty-five just as Triple H eliminates Shamrock. He and Triple H tangle while Austin and D’lo go back to war but before long Austin eliminates D’lo after hitting a stunner and D’lo does the rest. Austin takes a much needed breather as we find our next competitor.

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To the surprise of everyone, especially Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler hops up and removes his jacket showing his ring attire. He gets in the ring but is immediately leveled by Austin who shows no mercy in stomping a mudhole in the King’s royal ass and walking it dry. Triple H and Owen have not stopped meanwhile, nearly eliminating each other a few times.

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Vader wastes no time in hitting the ring and his target is obviously Austin. Lawler slinks away while the mastodon pummels Austin in the corner, so he goes to help Triple H, holding Owen up. When Triple H runs in, Owen breaks loose and Triple H knees Lawler, sending him out to the floor.

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Flash Funk enters next and tries to jump on Vader’s back but he’s bucked off like a rodeo rider. This gives Austin just enough time to regroup and he comes out firing right hands, backing Vader into the corner and then cutting him down with kicks. A quick double bird and Austin goes back to work on him.

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Blackjack Bradshaw is 29th and he heads off Austin. As they pair off, Triple H and Owen are on the top rope. Triple H is setting up for a Pedigree off the ropes but Owen shoves him off. After Triple H gets up, Owen flies and nails a missile dropkick. Meanwhile Vader is back up and he avalanches an unsuspecting Flash Funk in the corner. Vader picks him up and rag dolls him to the floor.

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The Rock is the 30th man and when he hits the ring he goes right for Austin. Owen ducks a hellacious lariat from Bradshaw, then eliminates him by hitting a picture perfect dropkick. Triple H is next but Owen low bridges the top rope and Triple H tumbles out. Vader charges Owen in the corner but Owen moves, and Vader crashes in chest first. Owen and Austin connect a glance and whip Vader and Rock into each other. Staggered, Austin eliminates the Rock. and Owen helps Vader to the ropes trying with all his might. Austin comes over and lifts Owen’s legs, dumping both Vader and Owen over with their momentum before falling onto the mat in celebration.

But Owen hangs onto the bottom rope!

Austin is unaware as he’s calling for a beer. Owen runs up behind him and dumps him out for the final elimination.

Grade: 83

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We see the end of the Rumble again, as Owen Hart eliminates Stone Cold Steve Austin after hanging on then sending Austin over the top.

Grade: 77

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Following the video Owen Hart is still in the ring, and we see him up on the turnbuckles with his arms in the air as the fans cheer and Jim Ross urges us to tune into Monday Night RAW tomorrow night as the show goes off the air.

Grade: 86

Overall: 85

Pipers Pit · January 24, 2018

The Nielsen ratings for last Monday night have finally been revealed.

Nitro: 18.00 (13,502,200 viewers)
Raw: 17.24 (12,932,980 viewers)

February 1998 Rosters

*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.

Champions

WWF World Champion

Intercontinental Champion

European Champion

World Tag Team Champions

In Ring Performers

8-Ball

Aguila

Ahmed Johnson

Animal

Bart Gunn

Bill DeMott

Billy Gunn

Blackjack Bradshaw

Blackjack Windham

Bob Holly

Brian Christopher

Chainz

D’Lo Brown

Farooq

Flash Funk

Goldust

Hawk

Henry O. Godwinn

Jeff Jarrett

Jerry Lynn

Justin Credible

Kama

Kane

Ken Shamrock

Mankind

Marc Mero

Mark Henry

Mosh

Owen Hart

Phineas I. Godwinn

Road Dogg

Savio Vega

Scott Taylor

Shawn Michaels

Skull

Steve Austin

Steve Blackman

Taka Michinoku

Terry Gordy

The Patriot

The Rock

The Sandman

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)

Champions

World Heavyweight Champion

United States Champion

Television Champion

Cruiserweight Champion

World Tag Team Champions

In Ring Performers

Alex Wright

Blitzkrieg

Bobby Eaton

Booker T

Brad Armstrong

Bret Hart

Brian Adams

Buff Bagwell

Chavo Guerrero Jr.

Chris Benoit

Chris Jericho

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Davey Boy Smith

Dean Malenko

Diamond Dallas Page

Eddie Guerrero

Evan Karagias

Fit Finlay

Goldberg

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Jeff Hardy

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John Nord

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LannyPoffo

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Matt Hardy

Meng

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Rey Mysterio Jr.

Ric Flair

Rick Martel

Rick Steiner

Riggs

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Saturn

Scott Hall

Scott Norton

Scott Steiner

Shane Douglas

Sick Boy

Stevie Ray

Sting

Super Crazy

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

Pipers Pit · January 28, 2018

<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" /> Following the biggest Royal Rumble of all time, RAW is ready to explode once again as the Road to WrestleMania has cleared its first hurdle. Last night we saw Owen Hart become the number one contender to Shawn Michaels when he was the last man standing in the Royal Rumble. Tonight he takes on the Mastadon, Vader. Can Hart keep his winning streak alive or will Vader bring him back to reality the hard way? Mankind and Goldust have been circling each other for weeks and tonight they meet in a two out of three falls match for the WWF European Championship. Mankind requested this match and even invited Luna and Marlena to be present. Does Mankind have a plan or is this just insanity? We also saw a title change last night as the New Age Outlaws became the WWF Tag Team Champions, defeating the Legion of Doom. The Outlaws have promised to make a statement tonight but it’s anyone’s guess what that means. Announced Matches -Ken Shamrock vs Kane -Goldust © vs Mankind in a 2 out of 3 falls match for the WWF European Championship -Owen Hart vs Vader</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" /> WCW Monday Nitro comes to you from the historic Alamo-Dome in San Antonio, Texas on a night where the course for the future of the nWo will be decided. Last week on Nitro, Hollywood Hulk Hogan, frustrated at the recent setbacks of the insurgent New World Order, demanded a "family meeting" for all members of the nWo. And he has said that if a member wishes to remain in the group, they had better be there. That will happen this Monday on Nitro. What will happen when the nWo holds a public meeting live from Texas? Will fireworks explode all over this once elite group? Raven defeated Chris Jericho in a war at Souled Out and then promised to set the direction for whose soul his flock will next try to "save". Who could that person or persons be? We are promised to find out on Nitro. Harlem Heat demanded and has received a rematch for the WCW World Tag Team Titles against The Steiner Brothers who have been acting peculiarly as of late. Who will walk out of San Antonio the champs? Also scheduled to appear: Bret "Hitman" Hart, Shane Douglas' Nitro in ring debut and Mike Tenay will show an in-depth look at The Hardys. All that and more on what is sure to be an explosive Monday Nitro this Monday, LIVE, and only on TNT. Announced Matches: WCW World Tag Team Titles: Harlem Heat vs The Steiner Brothers Eddie Guerrero vs Konnan of the nWo Shane Douglas Nitro in ring debut</div></div></blockquote> ---

Dawn · January 28, 2018

I'll keep predicting for nothing, because you guys deserve a bigger following.

Ken Shamrock vs Kane

Owen Hart vs Vader

WCW World Tag Team Titles: Harlem Heat vs The Steiner Brothers

Eddie Guerrero vs Konnan of the nWo

Shane Douglas Nitro in ring debut

Kimberly · February 4, 2018

<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 124 Monday Week 1, February 1998 - The AlamoDome; San Antonio, Texas</div> [Nitro opens to a replay of Hogan's promo from last week calling for the nWo family meeting. We also see the destruction of Syxx by Diamond Dallas Page with Sting and Bret egging him on. Nitro then goes to its usual opening and cuts inside with pyro and fireworks shooting off as we are LIVE from the historic AlamoDome in San Antonio Texas. We go directly to the announce section where Tony, Mike and Larry are welcoming us to another edition of WCW Monday Nitro. We are into the month of February and that means in less than 3 weeks, WCW will head to the historic Cow Palace in San Francisco, California for SuperBrawl VIII. Later this evening, we will take a special look at the careers of Sting and Diamond Dallas Page as they prepare to battle for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. But, tonight is about the possible implosion of the nWo. Later on this evening, as promised, Hollywood Hulk Hogan will call out the members of the nWo and have a "family meeting". There is no doubt that there is tension in the ranks of the nWo and Hogan has had enough. Larry pulls out a bucket of popcorn and says he's ready which gets a big chuckle out of Tony and Mike. That is later in this broadcast but, right now we go to the ring for our opening contest on WCW Monday Nitro. ] Grade: 83 ============================ <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 : Konnan vs Eddie Guerrero Konnan and Eddie have a back and forth encounter for awhile then Konnan takes over. Soon he has Eddie locked into a half boston crab but Eddie is able to crawl to the ropes and break the count. Konnan misses a plauncha to the floor and wipes out on the floor and that gives Eddie the break that he needs. Eddie gets Konnan back into the ring and hits a brainbuster for a two count before hitting the 3 Amigos. As he is going up to for the frog splash, Eddie sees Curt Hennig coming down the aisle. Curt gets onto the apron and gloats about having the US title. Eddie shoves him and as he does the belt flies out of Curt's hands and lands near Konnan. The ref is admonishing Curt as Konnan nails Eddie with the US Title and covers for the 3 count. Winner: Konnan Grade: 67 [Following the match, Curt gets into the ring and, with Konnan holding Eddie, slaps Eddie around while shoving the US title in his face. He says Eddie will never deserve this and will never win it. Curt hits him once more with the belt and he and Konnan leave with Eddie out cold. Grade: 72 </div></blockquote> ============================ [A video of a dark alley with rats everywhere plays and we see a shrouded figure. The figure is revealed to be Raven walking through this alley like it is his home. Through this video we hear him deliver an eloquii about how he has dispatched himself of his Canadian problem and how Chris Jericho has now felt his pain. He talks about his mission to collect more souls and rid WCW of the rotted darkness that is his despair. He knows who needs to be saved next and that man will begin this journey tonight on Nitro. For Raven is the savior, give him your pain because he alone can take it. “Quote the Raven, Nevermore”. The video fades out with Raven cuddling a rat.] Grade: 72 ============================ <div style="text-align:center;">******COMMERCIAL BREAK*******</div> ============================ [Nitro returns to a video in Cameron, North Carolina. Mike Tenay is with the Hardys at their home and we meet their father. We get a rundown of their life and how they pretended to be 18 when they were trying to get into wrestling because they love it so much. That they worked in other promotions and admit to working for the WWF but, said they came to WCW because they were offered an opportunity that they were not given elsewhere. They talk about OMEGA and how it was a way for them to train and grow as performers when they were just being used to enhance others. They are here to take WCW into the new millenium and their goal is to win the WCW World Tag Team Titles. They are thrilled to be here and they announce that they will compete at SuperBrawl. ] Grade: 67 ============================ <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: Scott Putski vs Finlay This is a decimation. Finlay puts Putski on the floor and delivers a german suplex there. Before long, Finaly is nailing the Tombstone Piledriver for the 3 count. Winner: Finlay Grade: 45 </div></blockquote> ============================ [Mean Gene Okerlund is at the Nitro set and he is hyping next week's Cruiserweight tournament. It is a special edition of WCW Monday Nitro where the #1 contender to Rey Mysterio's Cruiserweight Title will be decided. Gene announces that compeitors from Japan and Mexico will be on hand for this one night tournament. He tells us all to make sure we tune in. And Nitro is back in a moment with Shane Douglas making his Nitro in ring debut. Don't you dare go anywhere. ] Grade: 51 ============================ <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: Dean Malenko vs Shane Douglas The story of this match is that Douglas is arrogant initially and Malenko almost scores a pinfall early. This wakens Douglas who proceeds to beat up Malenko for quite awhile but is never able to score a pinfall. Eventually Malenko is able to fight back and he scores several near falls before almost locking in the Texas Cloverleaf. Douglas is able to get out of it and hit a uppercut to drop Malenko. Douglas bails from the ring and grabs a ring bell and tries to get into the ring with it. Arn Anderson is there and takes the bell from him and screams "what are you doing?" Shane responds by shoving Arn who lands against the ring steps, shoulder first. With the ref checking on Arn and Malenko distracted, Douglas nails him in the left knee from behind with the bell. Dean goes down screaming and Douglas locks in the figure four. Benoit runs down to check on Arn as the ref gets back into the ring and Dean is forced to tap out. Winner by Submission: Shane Douglas Grade: 75 [Following the match, Chris Benoit comes into the ring as Douglas gets off Malenko. He grabs a microphone and gets in Shane's face. He says that in 1993, when Douglas was leaving WCW, Chris Benoit was getting his first try here. And the two men that mentored him then were Arn Anderson and Ric Flair. Cut to two and a half years later and Benoit, after being in the very same bingo hall that Shane bitched about performing in, came back to WCW and you know who mentored the Crippler? Arn Anderson and Ric Flair. Ric Flair has spent two and a half years making Chris Benoit the best pure wrestler in the world. So when Douglas came in, Benoit understood that he had his beef with Ric. He understands that Shane had something to prove. But, what he did at Souled Out? And what he just tried to do Dean Malenko? Douglas has crossed a line. And now he has a problem with the crippler. So, lets go. Douglas feigns fighting before backing out of the ring laughing and walking away. Benoit seeths as he checks on Dean. </div></blockquote> Grade: 55 ============================ [The announcers talk about how dispicable Shane Douglas' actions have been since returning to WCW. They then take us back to Souled Out and talk about the recent transformation of The Steiner Brothers and how they seem to be taking less than savory wins. But, Harlem Heat get their rematch for the WCW World Tag Team Titles tonight and that match kicks off hour #2 when WCW Monday Nitro returns, LIVE on TNT.] Grade: 63 ============================ <div style="text-align:center;">******COMMERCIAL BREAK*******</div> ============================ [Nitro returns to a shot of the Cow Palace and we see famous moments from the Cow Palace including The Beatle's first concert, the Republican National Convention, Ray Stevens NWA title bout and Hogan and Piper last year. The video then focuses on Sting and Diamond Dallas Page before fading to the SuperBrawl VIII logo. SuperBrawl VIII is in 20 days, LIVE on Pay Per View.] Grade: 88 ============================ <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 for the WCW World Tag Team Titles: Harlem Heat vs WCW World Tag Team Champions The Steiner Brothers Before the match even begins, as Harlem Heat make their entrance, the Steiners run out and attack the brothers from behind. They give Booker a spike piledriver on the floor and then turn their attention to Stevie Ray. Rick gives several Steiner-Line's on the floor before Scott suplexes Stevie into the guard rail. He rolls Stevie into the ring and Rick gets in. Grade: 52 Scott orders the ref to ring the bell to start the match as Rick goes up top. Scott lift's Stevie on his body and Rick flies off for the top rope bulldog. Rick covers and the referee, reluctantly, counts 1..2..3. Winners and still WCW World Tag Team Champions: The Steiner Brothers Grade: 67 [As the fans first sit in stunned silence, Rick and Scott begin to celebrate like they won the lottery. Before long, boos begin to ring out as officials come check on Harlem Heat. What has gotten into the Steiner Brothers?] Grade: 60</div></blockquote> ============================ [We see a video of Scott Hall tapping out to Bret Hart at Starrcade. We are told that Bret Hart will address the Wolfpac when Nitro returns to San Antonio on TNT.] Grade: 77 ============================ <div style="text-align:center;">******COMMERCIAL BREAK*******</div> ============================ [Nitro returns and Gene Okerlund is in the ring. He welcomes back to Texas, the Hitman..Bret Hart. Hart comes down and he says that when he left that garbage promotion in November, he made it clear he was here in WCW for two reasons. One, to eventually win the WCW World Heavyweight Title and two, to rid professional wrestling of the Wolfpac - Scott Hall, Kevin Nash and Syxx. At Starrcade, Bret Hart embarassed Scott Hall. He made his legs snap, crackle and pop and Scott Hall tapped out while screaming for mercy. He was #1. Last week, Diamond Dallas Page destroyed Syxx or Bret Hart would've done it himself. Hell, he still may because that little turd deserves to be screaming to the sharpshooter. Syxx may end up being #3 but, that leaves #2....Kevin Nash. In 1995, when Nash still had some honor in him, he and Bret tore the house down for a championship. But, even then, Bret knew he was a cancer. And later tonight Hogan will have his stupid little family meeting but the fact is, the cancer of the nWo began and ends with Kevin Nash. In 20 days, at SuperBrawl, that cancer will be removed from professional wrestling. Because the WCW Executive Commitee has granted Bret Hart's request. "At SuperBrawl the Hitman will Excellently Execute Big Sexy because its Bret Hart vs Kevin Nash and Nash? There's not a damned thing you can do about it. Your ass is mine." Hart leaves to cheers as the match is made.] Grade: 82 ============================ [A video package of DA Man, Goldberg plays. He is in action, NEXT on Nitro.] Grade: 69 ============================ <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 #5: Sick Boy vs Goldberg As expexted this match is domination and in short fashion, Sick Boy, eats the spear and jackhammer and Goldberg scores another win. Winner: Goldberg Grade: 61 </div></blockquote> [Following the match, as Goldberg celebrates, the lights go out. When they return, Raven, Saturn, Richards, Kidman, Lodi are all ringside. On Raven's orders, they flood the ring and begin to attack Goldberg. Goldberg fights them all off sending each man flying from the ring. But, this lets Raven slide in from behind and he has a lead pipe in his hand. He nails Goldberg in the back of the head and that stuns Goldberg but he shakes it off. Raven ducks under a fist, nails him with it again in the forehead and that drops Goldberg to a knee. Raven then nails him with the DDT and Goldberg is out. Raven stands over his body but, soon Goldberg stirs and gets up again. Raven, looking scared for the first time ever, bails on the ring and he and the flock hop over the stands to get away as Goldberg, bleeding from the shots, growls in the ring hungry for a fight.] Grade: 68 ============================ [The announcers put ask what will it take to put Goldberg down for good? They then take us to a video retrospective and it is a split screen of clips of both Page and Sting's career as they made their way up in WCW. It highlights some key moments for both including Sting's first WCW title win, Page refusing to join the nWo, Sting beating Hogan and Page beating Savage. The video really highlights how both men are pretty evenly matched as they head into this title match in 20 days.] Grade: 77 ============================ [Larry has his popcorn again and Tony tells us not to go anywhere. Nitro may run a bit long tonight because, when we come back, the nWo family meeting will happen. Do Not Miss This. ] Grade: 77 ============================ <div style="text-align:center;">******COMMERCIAL BREAK*******</div> ============================ [When the show returns from commercial break members of the nWo are already in the ring except Hogan and Bischoff, with many of them talking to one another with many shrugs. It’s only a few moments until Voodoo Child breaks out and Hogan appears not wasting time as he makes his way to the ring with a worried Bischoff trailing behind. Hogan gathers a microphone but before he speaks he looks them all in the eye. He says when he came to WCW it was supposed to be where the big boys played but the truth is it sucked. There were only three other people who had a vision for what it could become and that became the nWo but it would never have happened without Hollywood Hogan. Now he looks around and there are two things missing and they’re connected. His world championship and the sorry state of the people standing in front of him. The nWo used to mean something. The colors used to mean something. Now they disgust him because this isn’t how it was supposed to be, and because of it that clown Sting is holding his belt, and it’s their fault. Nash grabs a mic and says hold it. The nWo is not and was never Hogan's idea. The fact of the matter is when Hulk came to WCW it sucked...and Hogan sucked too. Nothing improved around here and the sad truth is..Hulk failed. WCW was dying here and Hogan couldnt change it. But then, Scott came in and then Kev came in and suddenly there were armed cops protecting WCW from these "outsiders". Suddenly everyone was talking about the hostile takeover. "We did that, not you Hulk". And when it got hot, Hogan wanted to join the gravy train. So, the nWo was born and everyone knew that it was smart for our pockets to protect Hogan. It was smart to make Hogan the leader.."but Hollywood? You failed, not us." Hogan calls Nash and Scott an ingrate. He says they don't appreciate what he did for them and no matter how they try to justify this, they let down their leader. They hung him out to dry. It’s their fault he’s not the champion anymore and that goes from the bottom…(he looks at Konnan) to the top...(He glares at Nash). Well as far as Hollywood is concerned it’s time he looks after himself, brother and they can all stick it. Hogan leaves the ring as the other members show a mix of anger and confusion. Bischoff hops out and follows him to the back as Schiovane asks if means what he think it means.] Grade: 90 ============================ <div style="text-align:center;">******COMMERCIAL BREAK*******</div> ============================ [When Nitro returns a camera crew is racing up to catch up to Hogan who is being trailed by Bischoff. Hogan is cursing as Eric begs him not to do this. Hogan says he meant what he said...they are ingrates and they can go to hell. He shoves Bischoff on his ass and says "to hell with everyone, the nWo is dead" before getting into his limo and speeding off. The last image we see is of Eric in near tears sitting on the cold pavement watching the limo speed into the night as Nitro goes off the air.] Grade: 76 Final Overall Grade: 75

Pipers Pit · February 4, 2018

<img alt="9IQREL9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9IQREL9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> A recap video of the Royal Rumble is shown with still photos and audio soundbytes from Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler, ending with a picture of Owen Hart celebrating his hugh win. Grade: 93 <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> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nbYiNzrJBpI?rel=0" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/nbYiNzrJBpI?rel=0"</a> frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> <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="rrPX9e2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rrPX9e2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> DX comes down to the ring, looking like they don’t have a care in the world. Michaels gets the mic and says that last night he proved why he’s the best in the business. He took on a fable, a myth, a living breathing legend and he put him down like he puts down every person who steps into his ring. But after last night they have some business to attend to. He pauses, and then as he looks like he’s about to say something else he strikes out with a superkick, knocking Rude flat on his back. Chyna and Triple H begin stomping on Rude before he’s picked up, barely able to stand, before Triple H delivers a Pedigree. Rude is then dumped to the outside. Michaels says that DX is cancelling their insurance policy because it didn’t pay out and now because of that a piece of human excrement like Owen Hart is the number one contender. But it won’t matter because at WrestleMania the Heartbreak Kid will do whatever it takes to retain this title and close the books on the era of the Harts once and for all! Their music hits and they head back up the ramp as we go to break. 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="vG2xh4U.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vG2xh4U.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="9QqZws5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9QqZws5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Neither man is the type who backs down and the match turns into a contest of who can try and out-punish the other. Shamrock shows a lot of fortitude but as much as he attacks Kane he isn’t able to keep him down for long. Every time he knocks Kane down, the masked demon sits up like in a slasher film. He does eventually get the ankle lock on Kane but Kane kicks him off, sending him several feet away. When Shamrock charges in, he’s caught by the throat and driven down with a chokeslam. Kane then goes on the attack for the next few minutes before putting Shamrock away with a Tombstone. Winner by Pinfall: Kane Grade: 79</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" /> Backstage Jim Cornette is with an irate Jeff Jarrett. Cornette says last night the Royal Rumble from stolen from Jarrett by a beer swilling maniac who belongs in a bingo hall not the WWF. But if he wants to get in their business then he can show up next week and after he’ll go running back to the minor leagues because he doesn’t belong and next week we’ll see why. Grade: 67 <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="GqMgEEK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GqMgEEK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Jim Ross informs us that next week, if the Sandman accepts the challenge and he has no doubt he will, we will not only see the Sandman’s debut on RAW but a familiar face as well. Because next week Rowdy Roddy Piper will make his return to RAW and host an edition of Piper’s Pit with special guest and new number one contender, Owen Hart! Grade: 76 <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="ROml6wX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ROml6wX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Backstage, we see the Nation of Domination surrounding Commissioner Slaughter and finally he gets them to all shut up but Farooq. Farooq demands matches at the next In Your House in three weeks against the Undertaker and Kane. Slaughter says that he’ll give him one. At In Your House it will be the Nation against the Undertaker and Kane in a handicap tag team match and he wishes them good luck, because they’re gonna need it but Farooq says for Slaughter to watch the next match and then decide who’ll need luck. Grade: 69 <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="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="5kM5ykY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5kM5ykY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pmzUQMA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pmzUQMA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="whYQSk1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/whYQSk1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Following the commercial break the Nation is in action and you have to feel bad for the Headbangers. D’lo and Kama are seemless and dominate the match, punishing Mosh and Thrasher as Farooq and the Rock stand on the outside. When one of the Headbangers is thrown to the outside he’s double teamed relentlessly behind the referee’s back. Finally, the match comes to a merciful end when D’lo hits a frogsplash on Mosh for the three count. Winners by Pinfall: D’lo Brown and Kama 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" /> A vignette is shown which takes place in a wrestling ring inside an empty building cast by spotlight lending itself to many shadows. It’s in first person black and white so we see a clothesline from the eyes of the man delivering it. We can tell the arm is massive. Next we see a slingshot shoulder block from the outside, as we again collide with an outmatched opponent. Finally, we see ourselves climbing to the top and soaring down onto the opponent who’s flat on his back. In the distance we hear a three count before the picture blurs into blackness and the word appears. SOON Grade: 40 <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" /> Backstage the new tag team champions, the New Age Outlaws are strutting around talking about how they’re greater than this team or that team. But then a voice calls out and saya you don’t look like champions to me. They turn and lay eyes on who said it. <img alt="nH6akcc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nH6akcc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Road Dogg asks what they look like and the Human Fashion Plate tells them in no uncertain terms….a pair of pencil neck geeks! The champs say they’ll show Blassie the hard way how wrong he is but the Godwinns come into the picture. <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" /> Henry says where they come from you respect your elders. The Outlaws don’t look like they want to press the issue and back off with the Godwinns left with Blassie. Grade: 50 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.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="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="rrPX9e2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rrPX9e2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> DX enters Vince McMahon’s office and the first words out of Michaels’ mouth are ‘We have a problem.’ McMahon replies with ‘Tell me about it’, but tells Michaels he has an idea on how to take care of it. As the show goes to break DX is all ears. Grade: 93 <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> <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="LGl8Bm5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LGl8Bm5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Goldust attacks Mankind before the bell rings getting the jump on him. Controlling the opening minutes, Goldust hits Mankind with everything he has, getting a two count early on. But when the actions goes to the outside, Mankind finds a new lease on life, reversing a whip into the post which sees Goldust bounce off it. Mankind then takes advantage punishing the champion with several heavy right hands as he leans against the stairs. Mankind backs up and sprints at Goldust intending to hit a knee lift but Marlena pulls him out of the way and Mankind hits the steps and flips over them. Meanwhile, Luna has retrieved a chair and when Mankind staggers to his feet she whacks him over the back, but it doesn’t have any effect. He turns, smiling at her, and catches the chair when she swings again. However he doesn’t see Goldust coming from behind and after Luna runs away, and Mankind turns around again, Goldust dropkicks the chair into his face and makes the cover on the outside but only gets a close two count. Goldust picks up Mankind by the hair and leads him to the ramp and up to the stage. Mankind begins to fight back, but Goldust stops that with a knee to the gut, then grabs him in a reverse headlock before delivering the Curtain Call on the stage. That garners the first fall for the European champion. Goldust follows his pinfall by picking up Mankind and throwing him backstage behind the curtain. He struts back down to the ring, bowing for the fans as if he’d finished a performance but the celebration is cut short a moment later. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rADdh9kI6-M?rel=0" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/rADdh9kI6-M?rel=0"</a> frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> <img alt="tc2ffxA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tc2ffxA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Dude Love comes strutting through the curtain and Goldust looks like he can’t believe it. He meets Love on the ramp and they battle down to the ring. Once they’re both in it’s Dude Love getting the advantage and running Goldust down with a series of clotheslines before stopping to dance a little. Goldust tries to take advantage but gets a backdrop for his trouble. At this point Marlena gets on the apron and blows smoke in Dude’s face. He looks at the crowd, before grabbing her and planting a big kiss on her. She breaks away and looks disgusted. Goldust rushes in but Dude moves and he knocks Marlena off ther apron into the arms of Luna who cactches her before they both tumble to the floor. Goldust turns around right into a tye-dyed Mandible Claw. He tries to escape but he can’t and soon is on his back before going limp and ther referee calls for the bell with falls tied 1-1. As the third fall begins, Dude rolls Goldust out of the ring, then fishes out a 2x4 from beneath the ring. As Goldust gets to his feet, Dude cracks him over the back. Goldust tries to escape up the ramp, hit several more times. As they vanish backstage, a camera and a referee are in tow. They continue to brawl down the hallways, using anything that’s available. Finally they come into the catering area where Dude introduces Goldust to just about every food item available face first. As Dude lines up for a cliché cream pie spot, Goldust hits a low blow. Goldust then launches Dude through an office window before falling on his rear end to catch his breath. JR is calling for officials to help when there is a loud chopping sound. Then another..and another. The door to the office begins to bust open from the inside and its then we see its because of a barbed wire baseball bat and we see who’s wielding it…. <img alt="91YQk5J.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/91YQk5J.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Cactus Jack! Goldust looks horrified as Foley’s most violent alter ego busts through the door and begins swinging the bat wildly at Goldust. It turns into complete chaos as Goldust grabs a chair and misses a swing, letting Cactus catch him in the belly with the bat, tearing off part of his body suit. Goldust is bent over and Cactus seizes the opportunity, tossing the bat and hitting a Double Arm DDT on the concrete floor. He makes the cover and the referee counts to three. Winner and new WWF European Champion: Mankind/Dude Love/Cactus Jack Grade: 79</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="91YQk5J.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/91YQk5J.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" /> A replay is shown of the European championship match which saw all three faces of Foley, culminating in Cactus Jack getting the final fall via a Double Arm DDT. Grade: 78 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.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" /><img alt="VkAMf3m.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VkAMf3m.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Backstage a fight has ensued between Mark Henry and Marc Mero after Mero attacked him from behind with a chair. Several shots have dropped Henry to one knee, but when Mero lifts the chair above his head for one final hit, he hits Sable who was standing behind him with the backswing. Officials immediately tend to her and an already angry Henry is now enraged. Mero smartly runs away, leaving Sable unconscious on the ground. Grade: 66 <img alt="wimrOyq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wimrOyq.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" /><img alt="ix6cVW0.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ix6cVW0.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Following the commercial break Mark Henry is seen pacing in front of the trainers room where Sable was taken. Michael Cole comes up and asks him if she’s okay. Henry, almost distraught tells Cole he’s not sure but one thing he does know is the next time he gets his hands on Mero, he’s gonna rip him in half! Grade: 72 <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="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="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 Blackjacks control the match from the beginning, using their power and strength to dominate the smaller team. Cornette is trash talking non stop on the outside and barely paying attention to the action. Windham whips Christopher into the corner and charges but Christopher moves and Windham hits chest first. He staggers back and trips over Christopher who comverts it into a school boy. Bradshaw, who is laughing it up with Cornette sees it too late and the underdogs steal one. Winners by Pinfall: Brian Christopher and Scott Taylor Grade: 61</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="9IQREL9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9IQREL9.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" /> Backstage, Owen Hart is standing by with Michael Cole. He says that last night was the greatest night in his career and tonight he has maybe his greatest challenge in Vader. But he’s going to do what Harts always do and that’s take care of business. And when it’s time for WrestleMania he’s going to take the WWF Championship away from Shawn Michaels after he wipes the smirk off his face. Grade: 78 <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 next big show, In Your House: No Way Out in three weeks time. Thus far the only match we have official word on is the Nation taking on The Undertaker and Kane four on two. <img alt="sQrp2lq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sQrp2lq.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" /> <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="9IQREL9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9IQREL9.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="rfjm4H7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rfjm4H7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Hart keeps his distance from Vader in the early moments, striking quick and moving away. Vader grows more and more frustrated but eventually his patience pays off and he catches Hart with a clubbing right hand which sends him into the corner. Vader advances and begins pelting Hart with rights and lefts. He dominates the match for a few minutes before Hart makes a comeback, getting a few one and two counts in quick succession before Hart climbs to the top and flies off with a dropkick but Vader swats him down. Vader whips Hart towards the corner but in the process he causes Hart and the referee to collide. Vader goes on the attack and the crowd begins to pop as someone hops the fan barrier. <img alt="5bJ1Ac1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5bJ1Ac1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> It’s Stone Cold! Austin slides in the ring and waits until Vader turns around and when he does he gets a kick to the gut and a Stone Cold Stunner. Austin then goes to Hart, trying to wake him up and gets him to his feet. He begins dragging Hart to Vader when he suddenly gives Hart a kick and a stunner. Flipping off both men he then puts Hart on top of Vader and ditches out of the ring and the referee crawls over to count to three. Winner by Pinfall: Owen Hart Grade: 79</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="9IQREL9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9IQREL9.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" /><img alt="5bJ1Ac1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5bJ1Ac1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> A replay is shown highlighting both Hart and Vader becoming victims of the Stone Cold Stunner and Austin putting Hart on top of Vader for the win. Grade: 75 <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" /> We go back to the ring, with Austin standing on the stage, middle fingers in the air with a wide smirk as Hart and Vader begin to awaken as the show goes off the air. Grade: 92 Overall: 85

Pipers Pit · February 5, 2018

<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" /> <img alt="wXmf7Aa.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wXmf7Aa.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Nitro-17.48 13,114,460 <img alt="LSUd17t.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LSUd17t.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Raw-17.36 13,024,710 *There was a wrongful termination lawsuit filed against WCW by Bryan Clarke after WCW fired him following a fight he started where he assaulted a road agent. Clarke won a judgment this week as a judge ruled that WCW firing him on a first strike was offense was too far. *The entire "family meeting" angle on Nitro was a storyline explanation to get Hollywood Hogan off television through the spring as he heads to film a movie. With his contract due to expire sometime in the next six months and the expectations are that the WWF will make a run at him, there are those that are wondering if WCW is going to use the next few months to test how WCW will survive without Hogan. No word on the creative direction for the nWo going forward. *WCW's one night cruiserweight tournament this Monday from Chicago IL at the Rosemont Horizon will feature around 5-7 matches. Some international stars will be involved in the show. Other angles to set up SuperBrawl will be ran but the matches will be all cruiserweights. *WCW's Boston Brawl, a live special House Show, will be streamed on WCW.com and will occur on Saturday Week 2. WCW will then run a special house show the night before SuperBrawl, Saturday Week 3, in Seattle Washington. *WCW has confirmed the date for WCW Uncensored in March. It is expected to be announced on Nitro this week. *WCW has quietly begun reaching out to some new talent to come into the company this spring and summer. Also, some cost cutting could happen for the company as they let some costlier talent go. No word on when that could happen. *WWF fired Vince Russo who served as head of their RAW Magazine and a member of their creative team the day of the Royal Rumble. Reportedly, Russo was heavily pushing for the debut of a pornstar gimmick he’d created but Vince McMahon was hesitant. Russo then turned to the daughter of McMahon and asked if she found the wrestler in question arousing. McMahon, enraged, fired Russo on the spot and had him ejected from the building. *Simon Landry who debuted this week on Shotgun Saturday Night was known on the indy circuit as Steve Corino. He’s said to have been impressive thus far and many are high on his prospects. *Shawn Michaels has been working his magic backstage once again. Months ago he spread rumors about Owen Hart turning many members of the locker room against him. This time his target was Vader and has resulted in the same. Many feel Michaels won’t be punished for his actions which will just embolden him. *Speaking of Michaels, his title defense against the Great Muta was a one time thing thanks to a deal worked out with New Japan. Everyone was said to be impressed with Muta and said he was wonderful to work with. *Mick Foley worked his very physical match with Goldust on Monday with fractured ribs he sustained at the Royal Rumble the night before. It’s said his peers came away very impressed with even the Undertaker calling him a “tough SOB.”</div> <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="QO0hDYb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QO0hDYb.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> WWF Shotgun Saturday Night *A recap of the Royal Rumble (100) *The Godwins def. The Blackjacks (58) *A replay of Sable’s injury on RAW (68) *Mark Mero def. Simon Landry (54) *The Rock cut a promo calling out Kane this Monday (91) *The Rock def. Savio Vega (65) *A video recap of Owen Hart vs Vader with interference by Stone Cold Steve Austin (88) Overall: 78</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="EgBdJuV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EgBdJuV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> WWF Heat * A recap of the Royal Rumble (100) *The Sandman def. 8-Ball (42) *The Sandman got on the mic and accepted Jim Cornette’s challenge (59) *Triple H def. Bob Holly (73) *A promo for In Your House: No Way Out (100) *The New Age Outlaws defended the WWF Tag Team Championship against Kaientai (73) *After the match the Outlaws closed the show by badmouthing the Godwinns (62) Overall: 82 </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;">http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZnLSKAdcFHs/T-FK-kFNAPI/AAAAAAAAFCM/J6MIzfyNpxI/s1600/vlcsnap-2012-06-19-23h00m27s129.png WCW Saturday Night Sunday Week 4, January, 1998 –Cadet Ice Arena – Colorado Springs, Colorado *The Hardys def Alex Wright & Brad Armstrong *Juventud Guerrera def Blitzkrieg Hype Vid for Curt Hennig *Jushin Liger def Saturn Hype Video for Goldberg Hype Vid for Bret Hart *Chris Benoit def Mortis Overall: 68 </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="6GFqQlp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/6GFqQlp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> WCW World Wide Sunday Week 1, February, 1998 – Mair Hall – New York City, New York *Kensuke Sasaki def Barry Horowitz Replay Vid for Raven attacking Goldberg Hype Vid for Curt Hennig vs Eddie Guerrero *Goldberg def Michael Laurinitis Hype Video for Nash-Hart Hype Video for Sting-Page *Scott Hall def Rick Martel *Diamond Dallas Page def Dave Taylor Overall: 71 </div></div></blockquote>

Dawn · February 9, 2018

That 2-out-of-3 Falls Match was awesome! I can't believe the WWF never did that in real life, now that I come to think of it. Unique and very good stuff.

Not sure if the apparent death of the nWo is just a swerve...but I'm paying attention for sure.

123Kidd · February 9, 2018

Just now catching this and I got to say, I like it a lot. I love the competitive feel this dynasty brings, as well as all of the hard work you two put into this. Owen Hart winning the Royal Rumble was no doubt the best alternate decision that could have been made in real life. Good storytelling! Also like how Bret Hart was handled in WCW, much better then how WCW did it in real life. I'm definitely following now! Keep up the great work!

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