1997: War of the Worlds

Pipers Pit · February 11, 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" /> We’re two weeks away from In Your House: No Way Out and tensions are on the rise as WrestleMania looms. Last week Jim Cornette put out a challenge to WWF newcomer the Sandman who had embarrassed Jeff Jarrett at the Royal Rumble. To no one’s surprise the Sandman accepted and will make his Monday Night RAW debut in the continuation of the battle between hardcore and wrasslin’. As approach No Way Out and the impending two on four match between the Nation and the Undertaker and Kane the Rock is anxious to make his mark and has called out Kane this week. The Nation is experienced in using their numbers to their advantage but will it help them against a seven foot demon? The legendary Rowdy Roddy Piper will host a special Pipers Pit with number one contender Owen Hart. With his championship opportunity about a month and a half away, Hart carries with him not just his own career goals but his family’s pride but how will he do in the Pit where the hosts always changes the questions? Announced Matches -The Rock vs Kane -Aguila vs D’lo Brown -Jeff Jarrett vs The Sandman</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="hqdefault.jpg" data-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KASDUA7LUbg/hqdefault.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The exciting WCW Cruiserweights take center stage this week on Monday Nitro. On a night where every single match will be part of the cruiserweight tournament, who will come out as the number one contender to Rey Mysterio at SuperBraw? Find out this Monday LIVE on TNT. Last week on Nitro, Hollywood Hulk Hogan's "nWo family meeting" lead to an implosion with Hogan uttering these fateful words: "the nWo is dead". What is the fate of the New World Order? Have they really crumbled from within? Last week Bret Hart called out Kevin Nash and announced that they're on a collision course set for SuperBrawl. This week on Nitro, Big Sexy will be on hand to respond. Finally, after attacking (and failing to destroy) Goldberg last week on Nitro, what is next for Raven's flock? Raven will be on hand to respond. SuperBrawl is two weeks away. Don't miss the night of the cruiserweights, LIVE this Monday on TNT. Announced Matches: *Guido vs Ultimo Dragon *Kidman vs Heavy Metal *Two more first round Cruiserweight Tournament Match *The Semi Finals *The Finals </div></div></blockquote> ---

Dawn · February 11, 2018

-The Rock vs Kane

-Aguila vs D’lo Brown

-Jeff Jarrett vs The Sandman

*Guido vs Ultimo Dragon

*Kidman vs Heavy Metal

Kimberly · February 17, 2018

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WCW Boston Brawl

Saturday Week 1, February, 1998 – Fleet Center- Boston, Massachusetts- Sold Out

Streaming LIVE on WCW.com

*The Hardys def The Faces of Fear in a Nitro rematch

*Eddie Guerrero def Dean Malenko

Eddie gets on the mic and again demands that Curt Hennig faces him for the US title one more time

*Goldberg def Kidman

Rey Mysterio does an interview hyping the Cruiserweight Tournament this Monday on Nitro

*Chris Jericho def Finlay

Hype for Bret-Nash

*Bret Hart & Jim "the Anvil" Neidhart (reforming The Hart Foundation for one night) def Scott Hall & Syxx

*Diamond Dallas Page def Kevin Nash

Show Grade: 78 </div>

Kimberly · February 17, 2018

WCW Monday Nitro - Episode 125

Monday Week 2, February 1998 - Worcester Centrum; Worcester, Massachusetts

[Monday Nitro opens with a video package centered around the Cruiserweight Title but, through the video package we see historic moments of the Guerrero family. We also see Jushin Liger in Japan as well as Flyin Brian Pillman and modern WCW Cruiserweights like Jericho, Eddie, Juvie, Kidman, Dean Malenko, Guido and finally the Cruiserweight Champion, Rey Mysterio. The video fades out with the title fading to black.]

Grade: 64

[We then cut into the arena as the pyro shoots off and Tony, Mike & Larry welcome us to a landmark night in the history of Monday Nitro. Tonight, before a viewing audience of millions, the exciting cruiserweights of WCW take center stage. Tonight there will be seven matches...4 qualifying matches, two semi finals and a final where the winner will head to SuperBrawl in 13 days from the historic Cow Palace in San Francisco to meet WCW Cruiserweight Champion, Rey Mysterio as the number one contender.

We also expect to learn more about the fall out from Hollywood Hogan's "family meeting" with the nWo last week on this program. Raven is also here tonight and we will hear from Diamond Dallas Page about his World Heavyweight Title opportunity in the main event of SuperBrawl.

But now, we make history as we go to the ring with our first match in the one night Cruiserweight Title Tournament it is Chris Jericho who demanded WCW's Executive Committee give him this chance. And they have. He faces Japan's Akira Nogami.]

Grade: 78

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Cruiserweight Tournament Opening Round Match #1 : Akira Nogami from New Japan vs Chris Jericho

The beginning of the match is more Jericho trying to do high flying but soon, Nogami (who the announcers put over for his long running stay in New Japan of 14 years), begins to nail Jericho with some strong style strikes. He gets Jericho into the corner and peppers him with forearms and Jerich is forced to respond and suddenly the match has changed and has turned into a submission and striking match. Jericho nearly locks in the Liontamer but Nogami gets to the ropes and then begins working on Jericho's back for the STF. He locks it in and Jericho nearly taps before making it to the ropes. Nogami goes to the top and flies off for a double drop kick but Jericho catches him and reverses it into the Liontamer. Nogami struggles but eventually has to tap out as Chris Jericho moves on.

Winner and advancing to the Semi Finals: Chris Jericho

Grade: 71

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[Raven's voice can be heard talking about Goldberg. The camera pans around the arena and finally we see him at the top of the Centrum sitting alone. He says that the first shot in a war is rarely successful but, wars are filled with drawn out battles. Raven says he has seen the light and is blessed with the clarity of purpose and he will save Goldberg's soul before it can be corrupted by WCW. That begins at SuperBrawl because Raven is challenging Goldberg to meet a member of The Flock, a member of Raven's choosing, and be tested...be cleansed...be free. Quote the Raven, Nevermore. ]

(OOC: No Grade - Forgot to book this LOL)

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[Nitro returns and the announcers tell us that while we are off and running for the WCW Cruiserweight tournament, and the 2nd opening round match is next, we must not forget about the match the wrestling world cannot wait for...in 13 days the future meets the present as Diamond Dallas Page challenges Sting for the WCW World Title at SuperBrawl. Here now is a video look at our champion.

The video focues on a crow before we get shots of Sting in the rafters before transforming to a look at the early days of Sting in the NWA. The big moments as he made his way through the ranks of WCW before the dark turn in 1996. We then see the silent stalking avenger for WCW as he goes after Hogan. Eventually we see Sting's triumphant win at Starrcade and see he and Page at the end of Souled Out sharing a look of competition but, a look of respect.]

Grade: 78

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Cruiserweight Tournament Opening Round Match #2: Kid Kash vs Jushin "Thunder" Liger

Liger tries to employ the same Japanese strong style tactics but Kash is successful early with some high flying tactics. The announcers put over Kash as a star in WCW Mid Atlantic and someone we will see flying around here on Nitro soon. But, Kash's arrogance gets the better of him when he goes for a flying hurricanrana from the top that Liger turns into a Ligerbomb for the 1...2..3.

Winner and advancing to the Semi Finals: Jushin "Thunder" Liger

Grade: 62

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[Mean Gene Okerlund is at the Nitro set and tells us that next week on Nitro, Shane Douglas will be on hand and will have words for "Ric Flair's boy" Chris Benoit. What could that mean? Find out next week when Nitro comes to you live from The Metra in Billings, Montana.

And Nitro is back in a moment with the 3rd Cruiserweight tournament opening match...its Guido vs Ultimo Dragon. It's Nitro and we're making history. Don't you dare go anywhere. ]

Grade: 51

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[Nitro returns to a special video look at the recent attitude change of the WCW World Tag Team Champions, The Steiner Brothers. We are told that they will have a face to face confrontation with Harlem Heat next week on Nitro.]

Grade: 67

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Cruiserweight Tournament Opening Round Match #3: Guido vs Ultimo Dragon

The two circle each other and when they approach each other Ultimo Dragon lashes out with a series of kicks to Guido’s legs, forcing him to the ropes. They repeat the cycle and now as Guido is half in and half out of the ropes and he’s seething. When they begin to approach a third time, Guido reaches out and rakes Ultimo’s eyes. Using his momentary advantage he goes on the attack, getting a quick two count on a bridged belly to back suplex. Ultimo recovers and turns the momentum to his side when he ducks under a clothesline, then jumps up to the top rope and moonsault springboards onto Guido for a close two count. Ultimo whips Guido into the corner and charges but Guido slides down and when Ultimo is close Guido grabs him and helps him hit head first on the middle turnbuckle. Guido then pulls a schoolboy while keeping his feet on the ropes, unseen by the referee, for the win.

Winner and advancing to the Semi Finals: Guido

[Following the match, Guido screams at the camera "bring it on" and says Rey is his.]

Grade: 72

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[The announcers take us back to last week on Nitro and we see the fall of the nWo. We are told that coming up in hour #2, Big Sexy Kevin Nash will speak about this and the match between he and Bret Hart at SuperBrawl. But, when we come back, its the final opening round match and it closes out hour #1. Monday Nitro is back in a moment, we're live from Worcster and only on TNT.]

Grade: 76

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[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 13 days, LIVE on Pay Per View.]

Grade: 74

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Cruiserweight Tournament Opening Round Match #4: Kidman vs Heavy Metal

As the match begins we get a backstory of Heavy Metal and how hes a huge name in Mexico having been trained by his brother, the legendary Negro Casas. Kidman strikes from the beginning and takes control early but he makes a huge mistake when he Metal rolls out of the way of the Seven Year Itch. Heavy Metal nails Kidman with a twisting summersult plancha to the floor and then a flying moonsault from the top rope to the floor. Back in the ring, several near falls, but, Kidman hits the Kid Crusher for a two count. He goes for the Seven Year Itch again but Hevay Metal is up on the top rope with him and nails top rope brain buster for the 1...2..3.

Grade: 60

Winner and advancing to the Semi Finals: Heavy Metal

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[The announcers tell us that Mean Gene will be with Big Sexy Kevin Nash to kick of hour #2 and the Semi Finals and Final's when Nitro returns LIVE on TNT. ]

Grade: 77

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[Nitro returns and Gene Okerlund in the ring. He welcomes us, Big Sexy Kevin Nash. Nash comes out to:

Nash asks Gene if he likes the new theme? Gene says it is catchy. Okerlund asks does this mean the nWo is dead? Nash looks at him and laughs and says the nWo is not dead...the nWo is now refocused. What began as a mission between two men who are closer than brothers was allowed to be over taken by the ego of one man who forgot that he DID NOT start this war.

So, Hollywood is gone and now, the Wolfpac leads the charge. The Wolfpac will continue their destruction of WCW and anyone that wants to hop on board the bandwagon can do so. The mission aint changed all that has changed is the removal of dead weight.

On to Bret Hart. Last week, Bret told the world that they will fight at Super Brawl in 13 days...thats cool with Big Sexy. The fact of the matter is that Kevin Nash has kicked Bret Hart's ass before. He's powerbombed Bret through table's before. He's left him in a broken heap before...and he will do so again. Bret wants wage his crusade against the Wolfpac through Nash...well, don't talk about it....bring it, bitch.

But that is for SuperBrawl. How about next week? "Hey Dallas...you think you've got Sting for the title in San Francisco...sorry pal but, you dont. Because here's a little announcement for ya...next week on Nitro, thanks to Easy E, Sting will defend his title against.....SCOTT HALL...Wolfpac in the House!!!]

Grade: 77

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[The announcers are stunned and say that can change everything. A mega main event, WCW title on the line, next week on Nitro. Sting vs Scott Hall. Wow. Fans, stay with us...when we come back, the semi finals begin LIVE on Nitro.

When the show goes to commercial we see a commercial of downtown New York City and the historic skyline. We see a table, we see a chair, we see a ladder, and we see chaos of some of WCW's greatest brawls intercut with scenes of New York.

The commercial ends with:

Fade out. ]

Grade: 76

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Match #5 - Cruiserweight Tournament Semi Finals: Jushin "Thunder" Liger vs Guido

Right at the beginning of the match, Guido tries a quick roll up with his feet on th ropes again but, this time the referee sees it. Liger takes over and drops Guido with a brainbuster, an exploding suplex and a German suplex for a close 2 count. The tide turns when Liger sets Guido up for a Liger Bomb but, Guido grabs him by the horns and tries to rip off the mask. Liger drops out and Guido nails him with a DDT. After that it is not long before Gudio locks in the half Boston Crab and Liger, after fighting for a long time, is forced to tap out.

Winner and advancing to the Finals: Guido

Grade: 72

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[The announcers take us back to WCW's Boston Brawl from last week where Eddie Guerrero again demanded a rematch at Curt Hennig for the WCW United States Title. We are told that next week on Nitro, Eddie will face Hennig one on one in a non title match. If he can beat Curt, Eddie will get his title match at SuperBrawl.

The second semi final is next...on Nitro.]

Grade: 67

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Match #6 - Cruiserweight Tournament Semi Finals: Heavy Metal vs Chris Jericho

At the beginning of the match, the two hug paying homage to their history in Mexico before Jericho came to WCW. But, soon, theyre trading near falls and vicious chops and shots in trying to defeat each other. Heavy Metal reverses out of a German Suplex attempt by landing on his feet and super kicking Jericho square in the face. He goes up to and nails a twisting splash for a two count. He goes for the La Casita (slingshot Sommersault Bodyblock) but, Jericho reverses it into a double knee face crusher for a two count. After some offense, Jericho goes for the Liontamer but Metal school boys him for a two count. Metal drops Jericho and does another twisting splash but Jericho has his knees up. Jericho nails the Lionsault and covers...1...2...3.

Winner and advancing to the Finals: Chris Jericho

Grade: 68

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[Gene Okerlund is at the Nitro set with Diamond Dallas Page. They applaud that match and Page shakes Jericho's hand as he goes to the back to quickly cool off before the finals. Gene turns his attention to the bombshell at the top of the hour...DDP's title match with Sting is in jeopardy as next week on Nitro Sting must defend his title against Scott Hall.

Page says that in November at World War 3, DDP outlasted 59 of the best wrestlers in the world. He outlasted the games of the nWo. He retired the Macho Man and dropped Scott Hall at Souled Out with the Diamond Cutter. So, the nW..err..Wolfpac wants to play some more games? No sweat here.

The fact is that as much as he loves and respects Sting..whether its Sting or whether its Scott Hall doesn't really make a difference. DDP's time has come and in 13 days, Page is walking into the Cow Palace and he is hitting someone with the Diamond Cutter and walking out the World Heavyweight Champion. And when that happens, WCW, the nWo, hell - the WWF, the entire wrestling world, will all FEEL THE BANG!"

Gene tells us not to go anywhere..the main event of Nitro, the finals of the Cruiserweight tournament is NEXT.]

Grade: 100

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[When the show returns from commercial break Rey Mysterio's music hits. The crowd comes alive as the WCW Cruiserweight Champion goes down to ringside. He grabs a seat near the time keeper and sits down and will watch as the Cruiserweights main event Nitro.]

Grade: 51

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Match #7 -The Finals of the Cruiserweght Tournament: Chris Jericho vs Guido

Both men are absolutely drained before the match even begins. Jericho asks for a handshake and Guido almost gives it before slapping Chris in the face and then hes pouncing and beating the hell out of Jericho. Early on Guido locks in the half Boston Crab and begins screaming at Mysterio that this is his. But Jericho makes it to the ropes. When Guido goes to grab him, Jericho grabs Guido and pulls him through the ropes to the floor with Guido landing hard face first onto the ring mat.

On the floor, Jericho nails a flying cross body block and then throws Guido into the guard rail and chops the hell out of the Italian. Back in the ring, Jericho nails the Lionsault but Guido kicks out at the last moment. Jericho charges but Guido backdrops him back over the ropes and this time its Guido's turn to fly off the top and nail a plancha to the floor.

With Jericho down, Guido goes over to Rey and runs his mouth. He spits in Rey's face and that enrages the champion who has to be restrained by the ref. With the distraction Guido grabs a chair and slides into the ring where Jericho has crawled back in. Jericho turns around...*CRACK*. Guido takes the chair and throws it away and covers just as the ref gets back in.

1...

2...

....CHRIS JERICHO kicks out. And Guido cant believe it. He looks exhausted and looks a little lost.

Guido goes for the Half Crab again but Jericho rolls him up, rolls out of it and locks on the Liontamer. Guido screams and almost makes it to the ropes but Jericho pulls him into the center of the ring. Guido wont tap out and screams and glares at Rey as Jericho wrenches back with what is left of his strength and that finally makes Guido tap out.

Winner and the #1 Contender for the WCW Cruiserweight Title: Chris Jericho

Grade: 74

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[An exhausted Jericho starts to celebrate when Rey comes into the ring. He and Chris hug and the crowd comes alive cheering for Jericho. Rey bails out of the ring and looks at a glaring Guido who is furious but walking away. The announcers thank us for tuning into this historic Nitro and remind us that next week is Sting vs Hall for the title but, tonight, the night belongs to Jericho. Chris Jericho stands on the turnbuckles celebrating as Monday Nitro goes off the air.]

Grade: 67

Final Overall Grade: 79

Pipers Pit · February 17, 2018

The show opens with a video recap of last week’s main event which saw Stone Cold Steve Austin get involved, delivering a stunner to both Vader and Owen Hart before putting Hart on top of Vader.

Grade: 87

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As soon as the opening video is done, we’re taken to the back where officials are loading Ken Shamrock into an ambulance. From the overlapping conversations we learn he was found unconscious but nobody knows who attacked him.

Grade: 77

D’Lo and Aguila have a very competitive match, which sees the momentum go back and forth. Aguila is non stop movement and high energy attacks, bounding off the ropes or turnbuckles. D’Lo is able to slow him, down and begin using some power moves to ground Aguila, but its not until D’Lo goes for a frogsplash and misses that Aguila really has an opportunity. He climbs to the top, but doesn’t see Kama who gets on the apron the shoves him off the turnbuckle, crashing and burning. D’Lo clears the cobwebs, picks up Aguila and delivers a spinebustrer for the win.

Winner by Pinfall: D’Lo Brown

Grade: 55

Backstage the WWF Tag Team Champions the New Age Outlaws are with Michael Cole. HE begins to ask them about what they were going to do to Hall of Famer Classy Freddie Blassie last wee but they change the subject to the Godwinns. If the Godwinns are looking for a fight, then the Outlaws will see them at No Way Out it they have the guts. When Cole exclaims we’ll see a tag title match Road Dogg cuts him off and says they never said anything about the titles being on the line. The Godwinns haven’t earned a title shot.

Grade: 61

JR and Jerry Lawler update us on Sable after she was accidentally hit with a chair by Marc Mero. She has seen several doctors and was diagnosed with a concussion. Her return is unknown.

Grade: 64

Vader dominates Gunn, ambushing him before the match even began with an avalanche uin the corner. Vader seems to be sending a message to Stone Cold, trash talking as he pummels Gunn. Finally he hits a Vader Bomb in the corner for the win.

Winner by Pinfall: Vader

Grade: 68

After the match, Vader gets a mic and says last week Austin proved to the world that he’s a coward by attacking Vader from behind but at In Your House, it’s going to be one on one and Austin will learn the hard way that it’s always Vader Time!

Grade: 82

Mankind is sitting backstage on the floor all my himself when we see a pair of legs walk into the camera view. Slowly it pans up to a gold dress and a large cigar held in a woman’s hand.

Marlena says that on behalf of the real European Champion, Goldust, he will be invoking his rematch at In Your House and this time there won’t be multiple personalities to save Mankind. She seems to consider this and simply nods and replies “we’ll see you there.” She seemed momentarily creeped out by his tone before leaving him.

Grade: 64

Backstage we see DX meet up with Vince McMahon. McMahon asks if they’re ready and Triple H responds that they’re always ready. Michaels says that he hopes Vince has a good seat for what they’re going to do. McMahon looks them all in the face and offers a hand to Michaels who shakes it before they part ways.

Grade: 81

The Undertaker is walking backstage when he stops. The camera pans and we see why.

Bearer says that he does not approve of the way the Undertaker has tried to corrupt Kane but right now they have a common enemy with the Nation of Domination. But he warns the Undertaker to make no mistake, Kane is still here to destroy him. The Undertaker glares down at Bearer and says the only mistake he made is to ever trust a sniveling toad like him in the first place, but he will make his family whole if it’s the last thing he does. He walks on, leaving Bearer behind.

Grade: 74

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Sunny and the Impact Players come to the ring. She says that every time they issue an open challenge they’re disappointed. This is WWF! This is Monday Night RAW! Where’s the guts? Where’s the competition? She ends by asking, halfheartedly, if anyone back there wants a piece of her men.

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It’s clear the Sunny and her team did not expect this as they watch the LOD come to the ring with a referee running behind them. It appears someone has answered the challenge.

Grade: 71

The power of the LOD is evident as soon as the bell rings. Animal bullies Lynn into the corner where he and Hawk show the Impact Players how it’s done. A press slam later and Credible gets the tag but runs into the same problems. Even Sunny on the outside can’t help no matter how many times she tries to distract. Credible however gains an advantage when he narrowly avoids a running clothesline by Animal and responds with an enziguri. Lynn makes the tag and they begin working over Animal for a few minutes in their corner. They get a two count following super kick but Animal muscles through. When they try and go for Total Impact Animal backdrops both of them and makes a hot tag to Hawk who cleans house. After a moment’s rest Animal is in the fray and when Lynn is sent to the outside, it’s Credible who’s lifted onto Animal’s shoulders and hit with the Doomsday Device.

Winners by Pinfall: The Legion of Doom

Grade: 79

Backstage the Rock is alone, pacing the hallway. He looked to the camera and pauses, speaking in a low tone. He says tonight may either be the greatest night of the Rock’s career or the biggest mistake the Rock has ever made. The Rock is a little nervous but Kane should be even more nervous because Kane is a known commodity, everyone knows what he can do. But no one really knows what the Rock is capable of. But tonight the Rock is going to show the world what happens when you stand in the way of destiny.

Grade: 92

As the Rock walks away the camera turns to see Stone Cold Steve Austin walking down the hallway followed by Michael Cole and the cameraman rushes to catch up. As he does, we hear Cole ask Austin if he has any comments about what he did last week. Austin pauses, and says yea he does. Last week was business. This right here, this is just for fun. With that, he kicks Cole in the stomach and delivers a Stone Cold Stunner. Austin gets up with a wide smile and asks if Cole, who’s out cold, has any more questions before walking off.

Grade: 89

After the Sandman makes his entrance through the crowd and gets in the ring it’s obvious Jarrett doesn’t know what to do with him. Once the match begins it’s a clear contrast of a traditional style versus brutality. For every old school hold performed by Jarrett, the Sandman is throwing him into the stairs, the post, or just resorting to old fashioned punches---which Cornette on the outside screams is a disqualification. As the match progresses the Sandman is taking over and drops Jarrett with a DDT. Sandman moves over to the ropes and climbs to the second rope, measuring Jarrett when Cornette waves to the back and the Blackjacks come running out. The referee calls for the bell as Sandman begins fighting both Blackjacks.

Winner by Disqualification: The Sandman

Grade: 66

Sandman fights his heart out but the numbers aren’t in his favor. He holds his own until Jarrett retrieves the Sandman’s singapore cane and whacks the Sandman across the back. As Bradshaw and Windham hold the Sandman down on his stomach, one holding his legs and the other his arms, Jarrett canes the Sandman again and again as Cornette taunts asking if this is hardcore enough. Finally officials come out and force them away but the damage has been done and the Sandman is hurt bad.

Grade: 50

Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler take a moment to hype In Your House: No Way Out. Ross says in addition to the handicap match between the Nation and the Undertaker and Kane, we now know we’ll see Stone Cold Steve Austin defend his Intercontinental Championship against Vader. The New Age Outlaws will face the Godwinns in a non-title match. Mankind..or someone…will defend the European Championship against Goldust, and we’ll see a rematch between Marc Mero and a very angry Mark Henry.

It all happens in 2 weeks on pay per view!

Grade: 88

The Rock is on his own tonight as he begins the match throwing everything he can at Kane but only manages to stun him. Every time he knocks Kane down, he sits up. It’s all Rock on offense in the opening minutes as he hits move after move but can’t keep Kane down. Kane drops the Rock with a big right hand then climbs to the second rope but the Rock is up, hitting Kane in the stomach then picking him up on his shoulders and delivering a Samoan Drop from the second rope. He makes the cover but only gets a two count. The match goes on with Kane flinging the Rock into the corner and when he bounds out after hitting hard the Rock goes right into a big boot. Kane again climbs the turnbuckles, this time to the top but the Rock flips up to his feet, runs over to the corner and grabs Kane in what looks like a Rock Bottom. Indeed it is, as they jump off the ropes, turning in mid air and the Rock slams him home. The Rock looks spent and Kane isn’t moving either until Paul Bearer screams out his son’s name and Kane sits up.

The Rock is looking at Kane with complete disbelief. As both men get to their feet the Rock lays into Kane with everything he has, staggering the big man into the corner. Kane responds by grabbing the Rock by the throat and choke slamming him. He makes the cover and gets the 1…2….kickout! Now its Kane’s turn to seem surprised.

It’s at this point that the Nation begins coming down the ramp until the lights go out.

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When the lights come back on the Undertaker is standing at ringside, blocking the Nation with a chair in hand. D’Lo rushes him and catches a shot to the head. Kama is next with the same result. Finally Farooq approaches and engages the Undertaker in a brawl. Meanwhile in the ring, Kane flies from the top rope, clotheslining the Rock. He then picks the Rock up and delivers a Tombstone for the 1-2-3.

Winner by Pinfall: Kane

Grade: 87

We see a replay of how Kane got the victory with the help from the Undertaker when the Nation tried to interfere.

Grade: 81

When we come back from the break we hear some familiar music.

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Rowdy Roddy Piper comes down to the ring and says that his guest tonight is the number one contender for the WWF Championship at WrestleMania and tonight this is his boot camp. Without further ado, he introduces Owen Hart.

Owen Hart comes down, shaking hands with Piper. Piper says he’s known Owen since he was just a little boy. He’s been through wars with the Harts but he always has respected them. And if there is anyone who can take the title off Shawn Michaels it’s………

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D-Generation X comes down to the ring, as Piper asks them off-mic not to cause trouble. Michaels says that he’s not here to cause any trouble, he just wants to look Owen in the eyes and tell him two things from the heart. Owen is the luckiest man in the world for winning the Rumble but that luck comes to an end at WrestleMania because nobody is beating HBK, especially the snot nosed punk brother of that loser Bret Hart.

Owen lunges but Piper blocks him. Over Piper’s shoulder Michaels punches Owen with a right hand cheap shot. Owen drops, and Piper turns on Michaels, screaming at him and asking what his problem is. Piper then turns to check on Owen when Chyna hits a low blow. Doubled over, Piper is easy pickings for Triple H who grabs him and delivers a Pedigree. Meanwhile Michaels is all over Hart, peppering him with right hands. Hart fights back but when Triple H gets involved, the two of them keep on the attack. Chyna holds officials at bay as Michaels and Helmsley bloody him up. Piper sluggishly gets back to his feet but gets dropped again with some Sweet Chin Music. As the show ends DX stands, with their arms raised amid a scene of destruction.

Grade: 97

Overall: 89

smartman · February 19, 2018

So, I'm guessing you picked Sunny over Sable in their roster-destruction that happens every single game with WWF in this mod? There's no wrong choice in that btw. Got to be a little scary that WCW can still pull off that show rating without a single main eventer wrestling. Both of you are doing great jobs.

Pipers Pit · February 19, 2018

Actually my biggest troublemaker is Michaels.

Kimberly · February 19, 2018

I was terrified of the overall rating for that show lol. I am thrilled that it was a success. Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoyed my attempt to do something different.

Pipers Pit · February 19, 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-17.58 13,191,460 <img alt="LSUd17t.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LSUd17t.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Raw-17.22 12,219,740 *Management at WCW was obviously thrilled with Monday Nitro this week. Internally, there was a strong expectation that Nitro would lose the night and it was seen as a worthwhile risk by Eric Bischoff to do this to highlight the stars of the division. That it worked and beat out Raw without Sting, Bret Hart, Goldberg, Hogan, Bischoff or other stars on the show really surprised everyone in WCW. There are alot of smiles around the office today. *Guido suffered a fractured jaw during the finals with Chris Jericho when he landed face first on the outside ring mats. He worked the rest of the match with the injury and didn't complain backstage at all. There is no heat on Jericho as it was seen as one of those things that happens during a match. There is a ton of respect for Guido for how tough he was and for how great he and Jericho worked together. *That WCW waited until Nitro was in Worcester, Mass to announce that Uncensored would be in New York City was no accident. Worcester is the backyard of the WWF. New York City has long been the home of the WWF. And Uncensored has been booked to air the night before Wrestlemania. All of this, we are told, was done by Eric Bischoff to mess with Vince McMahon and to deliver a "receipt" for McMahon booking Saturday Night's Main Event to air the night before Starrcade last year. *The Cruiserweight tournament really showed the strength of WCW's relationships as there were talent from AAA, talent from New Japan as well as talent from WCW Mid Atlantic featured in the tournament. With WCW running a two night Japan SuperShow in April and a planned Mexican tour in the fall, WCW is really trying to branch out internationally. *WCW Spring Stampede is expected to take place in Calgary but that is yet to be confirmed. WCW is hoping to lock down the date this week and put tickets on sale before the end of the month. *WCW is debating whether or not to revive the WCW Hall of Fame. *The morale backstage is really growing since the pitfalls in November and December when there were fights galore. Dusty Rhodes is said to have really taken a locker room leader role in the company and the mood is on the upswing. *Sgt Slaughter has been off-screen due to an undisclosed medical issue but he’s said to be recovering. *Following WrestleMania, WWF is looking at foreign tour which would include an episode of RAW. *Ken Shamrock is off to UFC and will not return until sometime in the summer or fall. WWF officials are said to still be upset that he chose UFC over a WrestleMania match and the segment opening RAW where he was taken away in the ambulance was just to explain his absence in the coming months. It’s unclear who they plan to be the one who “injured” him. * Pay Per View providers are increasingly anxious heading into next weekend when both the WWF and WCW refused to reschedule their upcoming shows. IYH: No Way Out and Superbrawl will both air live next weekend. Both companies turned down other options believing the other should have to move their show. *As seen on Heat, a new tag team debuted against the Legion of Doom. Although they were defeated, some officials have high hopes for the duo in the future. *Speaking of high hopes the match put on between Triple H and Simon Landry (the former Steve Corino) caught the eye of some higher ups and may point to a brighter future for the newcomer. *WWE hired some new talents for their developmental camp in the American south west but also brought back Tito Santana to work as an agent. Some say they’re worried about the morale after several incidents backstage and are hoping Santana can help settle things down. </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 *Announcers hype the show’s matches (63) *Headbangers def Kaientai (57) *A recap of last RAW’s main event of the Rock vs Kane (87) *A recap of DX interrupting Piper’s Pit and going on the attack (90) *Kama def. Ahmed Johnson (67) *A small recap of what Stone Cold Steve Austin did to Michael Cole (77) *A video package hyping In Your House: No Way Out (88) *Triple H def. Simon Landry(80) 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;"><img alt="EgBdJuV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EgBdJuV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> WWF Heat *The announcers hype the show (62) *Aguila def. The Great Sasuke (18) *A replay of the Legion of Doom answering the Impact Players challenge (54) *Legion of Doom def. Rob Conway and Nick Dinsmore (62) *A video hyping In Your House: No Way Out (96) *A video specifically recalling the upcoming match between The Nation of Domination versus Kane and the Undertaker (64) *The Undertaker def. Bill DeMott (78) *The Undertaker celebrated his victory by ending the show kneeling in the purple light. (84) 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;">http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZnLSKAdcFHs/T-FK-kFNAPI/AAAAAAAAFCM/J6MIzfyNpxI/s1600/vlcsnap-2012-06-19-23h00m27s129.png WCW Saturday Night Saturday Week 2, February, 1998 – Omaha Civic & Music Hall– Omaha, Nebraska Guido opens the show demanding a Cruiserweight Title match with Rey this Monday *Juventud Guerrera def Robbie Brookside *The Hardys def Mike Enos & Wayne Bloom Hype Vid for Bret Hart and Kevin Nash * Goldberg def Brad Armstrong Hype Vid for Eddie Guerrero vs Curt Hennig *Booker T def FInlay Overall: 61</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 2, February, 1998 – – Omaha Civic & Music Hall– Omaha, Nebraska *Sick Boy def Barry Horowitz Hype vid for Goldberg *The Hardyz def Saturn & Richards Hype Video for Chris Jericho - Rey Mysterio Hype Video for Harlem Heat confronting The Steiners this Monday on Nitro *Shane Douglas def Ray Traylor *Diamond Dallas Page def Finlay Hype Video for WCW World Title Match: Scott Hall vs Sting LIVE this Monday on Nitro Overall: 70</div></div></blockquote>

smartman · February 20, 2018

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Pipers Pit" data-cite="Pipers Pit" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Actually my biggest troublemaker is Michaels.</div></blockquote> Yeah, but I always posit that if you're playing this mod (or WWF in the 90's period) you have to play as HBK or Hogan just to nullify their horrific attitudes that would destroy any fun I'd have playing the game. Sable turning 20 people against Sunny in roughly 10 days though was a record for me.

Kimberly · February 21, 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" /> Last week D-Generation X sent a clear message to number one contender Owen Hart when they laid him out alongside WWF legend Rowdy Roddy Piper. In recent weeks DX has been seen speaking with WWF Owner Vince McMahon. With the known dislike between McMahon and the Hart family, how much influence will the owner bring to bear in this rivalry? With In Your House: No Way Out just a week away the feud between Intercontinental Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin and Vader has reached a fever pitch. Both men seem to be in the mood to dole out the punishment, but with both of them in the same building, will both of them make it to No Way Out? The WWF Tag Team Champions will meet the Godwinns this Sunday, spurned on for the Godwinns showing some southern manners when they stopped the Outlaws from taking liberties with Hall of Famer Classy Freddie Blassie. This week the teams will meet in singles action as a precursor to this non title affair this Sunday when Bad Ass Billy Gunn goes one on one with Henry O. Godwinn. Announced Matches -Jeff Jarrett and the Blackjacks vs the Disciples of Apocalypse -Kama and D’Lo Brown vs Scott Taylor and Brian Christopher -Billy Gunn vs Henry O Godwinn</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 follows up last Monday's historic night of the Cruiserweights with the World Heavyweight Title being decided LIVE on TNT! Last week, Kevin Nash, declared that what was left of the nWo was now the Wolfpac and anointed himself and Scott Hall as the leaders of the group once more. Nash promised to lay out Bret Hart next Sunday at SuperBrawl and then made a block buster announcement: courtesy of Eric Bischoff WCW World Heavyweight Champion, Sting, will make his first title defense not against Diamond Dallas Page at SuperBrawl but, against....Scott Hall. That epic title match is this week's featured contest on Nitro. With Diamond Dallas Page waiting in the wings at the Cow Palace, who will walk into SuperBrawl with the WCW Title? Eddie Guerrero has won a small concession thanks to the WCW Executive Committee after several weeks of demanding a rematch for the United States Title: this Monday on Nitro it will be Eddie Guerrero vs US Champion, Curt Hennig, in a non-title match. If Eddie can win, he will have earned a title match at SuperBrawl. Will the Latino firebrand be successful in doing whatever it takes to get one more shot at gold? Find out Monday. Chris Jericho has won the right to be the #1 contender for the Cruiserweight Title at SuperBrawl but, Guido has demanded a title match with Rey Mysterio this Monday on Nitro. Will he get it? Also scheduled to appear: Harlem Heat and the Steiner Brothers come face to face, Shane Douglas responds to Benoit and Goldberg will answer Raven's challenge. All that and more when Nitro comes to the Big Sky Country just six days away from SuperBrawl VIII. Don't miss Nitro this Monday, LIVE, and only on TNT. Announced Matches: WCW World Heavyweight Title: Scott Hall vs Sting Eddie Guerrero vs Curt Hennig in a non-title qualifier match Guido vs Rey Mysterio for the Cruiserweight Title?</div></div></blockquote> ---

Dawn · February 21, 2018

-Jeff Jarrett and the Blackjacks vs the Disciples of Apocalypse

During my WWE Network marathon, I noticed that fans were really hot for the DOA during the birth of the Gang Warz. They could have been a nice stable, but really were dead in the water thanks to the angle and Vince trying not to look racist by making the white stable go over. Still, would be fun to see an attempt to revive them.

-Kama and D’Lo Brown vs Scott Taylor and Brian Christopher

-Billy Gunn vs Henry O Godwinn

WCW World Heavyweight Title: Scott Hall vs Sting

Eddie Guerrero vs Curt Hennig in a non-title qualifier match

Guido vs Rey Mysterio for the Cruiserweight Title? Jericho wins the title somehow.

Kimberly · February 28, 2018

WCW Monday Nitro - Episode 126

Monday Week 3, February 1998 - The Metra; Billings, Montana

[Monday Nitro opens to

The video opens to a close up of a snarling wolf and pans back to reveal Hall, Nash and Syxx in a room where the Wolfpac banner is on the wall. There is all types of laughter and good cheer between the three. Nash mocks Bret Hart and says he really thinks that since he couldn’t cut it in New York, he’s gonna come here and knock down the big dogs? Please…

Syxx then presents a replica of the WCW Title to Scott Hall and they encourage Hall to practice how he will come to the ring this Sunday at SuperBrawl with the belt when he beats Sting on Nitro. Hall tries it over the shoulder, tries it dragging and finally, Nash puts it around his waist and snaps it together. The video ends with Hall saying “Stinger? Chico, tonight your time is up.” As Nash and Syxx bow to the future champ.

Fade out. ]

Grade: 89

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[We then go live into the arena to Tony, Mike & Larry who hype the main event tonight where Scott Hall will indeed challenge Sting for the WCW World Heavyweight Title. As they are doing so, the nWo theme song blares and they look completely exasperated as Curt Hennig comes out. Per usual, he is cocky as he walks down to the ring. A referee is in the ring as Curt grabs the microphone from Dave Penzer.

Curt says that Eddie Guerrero is a persistent little gnat. And for that he does deserve some credit. Through his persistence, he now gets a chance at the champ and if he wins this match, “La Bamba”, will challenge for the US title at SuperBrawl. Now, there is this misconception that somehow Curt Hennig is afraid of Eddie Guerrero. Nothing could be further from the truth. The truth is there are some similarities between the two. Like Eddie Guerrero, Curt Hennig is a second generation wrestler. Like Eddie Guerrero, Curt Hennig has famous parents and a pedigree. Like Eddie Guerrero, Curt Hennig has wrestled all over the world.

But, unlike Eddie Guerrero, Curt Hennig has been a success everywhere he has ever been. So Curt Hennig has no reason to duck Eddie Guerrero. He told Eddie no to a rematch because Eddie hadn’t proved that he deserved it. But, here we are. Eddie can prove that now…so come on out La Bamba, and get beat…again.

Eddie Guerrero’s music hits and he races to the ring attacking Hennig immediately as the bell rings and the match is on.]

Grade: 74

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Match #1: Eddie Guerrero vs WCW United States Champion Curt Hennig – If Guerrero wins, he earns a US Title rematch in six days at SuperBrawl

Curt tries to get away from Eddie and the tactic allows Curt to sucker Eddie in and Curt throws Eddie headfirst into a guardrail. Curt gets into the ring and Eddie barely makes it back in before the 10 count. Curt scores several near falls before working on Eddie's neck and shoulder area in preparation for the Hennig plex. He finally nails it 1...2...Eddie's is barely able to kick out. Curt bounces off the ropes for a clothesline but, Eddie turns it into a jumping headscissor's take over and then Eddie on the offensive.

He scores several near falls before nailing the 3 Amigos. Eddie goes up top for the Frog Splash but, Curt rolls out of the ring and bails. Eddie follows after im into the aisle and throws Curt back toward the ring. He rolls Curt into the ring but the champ nails Eddie as soon as he gets in himself. Curt goes for the Hennig-Plex again but Eddie is able to cradle him for the 1...2..3.

Winner and new #1 Contender to the US Title: Eddie Guerrero

Grade: 79

[Following the match, Hennig is in shock as Eddie celebrates. Curt leaves the ring feigning leaving the ringside area but, when Eddie has his back turned, Curt grabs a chair and slides in. When Eddie turns around, Hennig nails him in the head with the chair busting Eddie wide open. Curt is on him in an instant before nailing him with the chair again. Hennig screams “you think you’re worthy?” as officials race to the ring to get him out of the ring and attend to Guerrero as Nitro goes to a break.

Grade: 79

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[Nitro returns and Raven is in the ring with his flock. He again talks about saving Goldberg’s soul which is why at Superbrawl he wants Goldberg to walk into Raven’s world. But, Goldberg is too scared to accept. He continues his rant and doesn’t notice that Goldberg has come out. Goldberg goes into the ring and crouches down at the corner. When Raven turns around, Goldberg charges, but Saturn jumps in front and eats the spear. The flock bails from the ring with Goldberg snarling and looking down at Saturn who was literally knocked out of his shoe. He grabs a mic and speaks for the first time saying “who’s next?” before dropping the mic and leaving. The Flock drag’s Saturn out of the ring and they leave with Raven smiling. The challenge has clearly been accepted.]

Grade: 87

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[Nitro then goes to a special video feature on the Hardys. We are told that they will open the show this Sunday at SuperBrawl.]

Grade: 64

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Match #2: Chris Jericho vs Kensuke Sasaki

A very japanese - strong style match that focuses alot on submission wrestling. Sasaki keeps going for the STF but he can never lock it on. Eventually Jericho is able to nail the Lionsault for a two count before locking in the LionTamer for the eventual submission.

Winner: Chris Jericho

Grade: 77

[Following the match Rey Mysterio has come out and he shakes Jericho’s hand. Guido is at the entrance way and he again demands a title match here tonight with Rey. He talks about how he busted his jaw in that match or he would’ve beaten Jericho. He wants his title match.

This brings out JJ Dillion who says that he doesn’t like Guido…but, he respects how tough the kid is. And he’s right, he finished the match with a broken jaw. The fact is that Guido is not medically cleared tonight to compete. And the fact is that Chris Jericho is in this match, JJ can’t take him out. But, Guido deserves a shot and we can add to this match. So here is what we will do: this Sunday at SuperBrawl, Rey Mysterio will defend his WCW Cruiserweright Title against Chris Jericho….and Guido…in a triple threat match. Jericho and Rey look surprised, Guido is thrilled.]

Grade: 50

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[Nitro returns to Mean Gene Okerlund who is in the ring with Harlem Heat. They talk about how the Steiners used to be an honorable tag team, one that someone could look up to but, here lately, they have turned their attention to cheap ass tactics and have kept Harlem Heat down. This brings out the champs and Scott gets on the mic and says that the simple fact is, the Steiners haven't changed...the Harlem Heat are just losers who can't get the job done. They have had chance after chance after chance to win these belts and they have simply lost the killer instinct. And the fact is that the Steiners are bored.

Stevie Ray gets on the mic and says "then lets make it interesting, give us one more chance at those belts this Sunday at SuperBrawl in a non disqualification match." Rick says "whats in it for us?" Stevie responds "if we can't win, we'll break up forever". Booker looks surprised at the proposal but, after a moment, shakes his head in affirmative.

The Steiners laugh and pretend to consider it before saying "hell, its your funeral, you're on". The match is made and either Harlem Heat becomes World Tag Team Champions again this Sunday or they must split up. It all goes down at SuperBrawl. ]

Grade: 56

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[The announcers put over that Bret Hart will take on Kevin Nash at SuperBrawl in six days, live on Pay Per View, but..when we come back, Hour #2 kicks off with the Hitman taking on Jushin Thunder Liger when Nitro returns...don't go anywhere.]

Grade: 78

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[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 THIS SUNDAY and only on Pay Per View.]

Grade: 75

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Match #3: Jushin "Thunder" Liger vs Bret “Hitman” Hart

Jushin and Bret have a long back and forth encounter that is a clear mix of styles. Jushin tries to hit aerial moves while Bret tries to lock in the Sharpshooter. The first part of the match, Bret dominates and then Nitro goes to a commercial. When the show returns, the camera catches Liger jumping off the top rope into a senton body splash onto the floor wiping out Bret and a camera man. Back in the ring, Liger nails a german suplex with a bridge for a two count and locks in a chicken wing that Bret nearly taps out to. But, Bret is able to reverse an abdominal stretch and then nail a back breaker and a spine buster. From there Bret hits the side russian leg sweep and is able to finally lock on the Sharpshooter. Jushin tries to get to the ropes but succombs to the pain just before reaching it.

Winner: Bret Hart

Grade: 81

[Following the win, Bret sees a fan holding a new Wolfpac shirt and goes out to the fan. He rips the shirt out of his hands and goes into the ring. Bret takes the shirt and shoves it into his singlet (near his crotch) before spitting on it and mouthing into the camera "your ass is mine Nash" and exiting the ring.]

Grade: 88

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[Mean Gene is at the Nitro set and he calls out Shane Douglas. This time Douglas comes out to Ric Flair's music instead of his robe. And he is laughing as he does so. Gene calls him sick but Shane says what is sick is this obsession that this company and its fans has with a dinosaur. Ric Flair might as well be dead because what he lived for, what he sacrificed for, what he ignored his family for; his career is dead. And now, Chris Benoit, Ric Flair's little "boy" and Ric's best "buddy", aka his bitch, Arn Anderson has a problem with it? That's...

Benoit comes out and says enough. Shane Douglas has a big mouth but, so far, he's just proven that he is a coward. He wants to mock people and attack them from behind but the Crippler is a man and is in his face so do something about it.

Just before they're about to fight Arn comes out and says now isnt the time or place. If the Nature Boy taught AA anything it is that big moments happen at big time events. And this is a big moment so Douglas, Benoit, you want to fight...lets do it at SuperBrawl. Benoit says that's fine with him and Shane says he can't wait.

Shane Douglas then spits in Arn's face and takes off before Benoit can chase after him. Arn and Benoit both are seething and Mean Gene is disgusted as Nitro goes to commercial.

Grade: 62

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Match #4: Finlay vs Robbie Brookside

This is a very stiff match that is dominated from the beginning by Finlay. He decimates the young brit on the floor and in the ring and soon, nails a tombstone piledriver for the 3 count.

Winner: Finlay

Grade: 60

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[The announcers take us back to last week where Nash announced that tonight Scott Hall will challenge for the WCW title. That match is still to come LIVE on Nitro. But, when we come back, we will hear from Diamond Dallas Page. Stay with us.]

Grade: 75

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[Nitro returns and the crowd comes alive as Diamond Dallas Page's music hits. Page comes out through the crowd and gets into the ring. He looks around the ring and touches all four ring posts and says the last several years have been a whirlwind and its funny because all DDP ever wanted was the respect of you fans and to wrestle in this ring. He never thought he would be in this position where this time in seven days, the People's Champion could be THE Heavyweight Champion of the World.

But tonight, DDP is, like everyone in Billings a spectator. He is here to watch the match that is coming up next because his fate is tied to whatever happens here tonight. And perhaps Page is a moron but he really doesn't care who wins. Sting is a man that Page respects. He's an icon of this sport and is the franchise of WCW and was our savior at Starrcade. But, when push comes to shove, he will eat the Diamond Cutter this Sunday and that will be it.

Scott Hall used to be one of Page's best friends in the business before he realized what a parasite the piece of trash is. But, the Outsider is dangerous and few people know that more than DDP. But, the fact is, few people know Scott Hall better than Diamond Dallas Page. And if push comes to shove, he too will eat a Diamond Cutter in San Fran.

The bottomline is this, whether its Sting or Scott Hall, Diamond Dallas Page is coming for that belt this Sunday at SuperBrawl. The dream used to be just to wrestle in this ring but now its so much more.

And when the night is over at the Cow Palace and Nitro comes to Anaheim next Monday, the whole world will be looking at a new day. A new era will have been born and Diamond Dallas Page will be THE man. He will be THE champion and the world will all...feel....the....BANG!

Page exits the way he came in, through the people. ]

Grade: 100

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[Tony and the guys run down the card for SuperBrawl this Sunday live on Pay Per View:

WCW World Heavyweight Title: Diamond Dallas Page vs either Scott Hall or Sting
Bret "Hitman" Hart vs Kevin Nash
WCW United States Title: Eddie Guerrero vs Curt Hennig
Chris Benoit vs Shane Douglas
WCW Tag Team Titles - No DQ: Harlem Heat vs The Steiner Brothers - if Harlem Heat fail to capture the tag team titles, they must break up
WCW Cruiserweight Title Triple Threat Match: Chris Jericho vs Guido vs Rey Mysterio
Goldberg vs a member of Raven's Flock
The Hardys will open the show in action

[The announcers hype up the title match. They tell us that the time for talk is over. Its time for the WCW World Heavyweight Title Match. Its Scott Hall vs Sting. Its the nWo vs WCW. Its the main event and it's NEXT. Don't you dare go anywhere.]

Grade: 76

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Match #5 - *Nitro Main Event* - WCW World Heavyweight Title Match: Scott Hall vs Sting

Hall is out with Nash and Syxx at ringside. Sting comes down from the rafters showing no fear. Early on both men try to gain the upperhand but can't get any traction. The champion nearly scores an early pinfall but, Syxx is on the apron and Sting punches him knocking him off. Nash tries to get into the ring but, the ref blocks him. The ref orders Nash and Syxx away from ringside to the delight of the crowd.

But, the distraction helps the challenger as he blasts Sting from behind and
takes control. Hall scores several near falls on Sting as Sting tries galantly to make it back into this match. Each time the champion scores a hit or a move, Hall is able to quickly take control back. Hall connects with the overhead powerslam but Sting rolls to the floor.

On the floor, Hall slams the champion onto the guardrail but makes a mistake when he charges Sting and Sting backdrops him over the railing into the fans. The champion then takes over and back in the ring, Sting has nailed Hall with punches and kicks and chops in the corner. Sting is able to lock in the Scorpion Deathlock and Scott Hall screams in agony.
Hall makes it to the ropes without submitting. He charges Sting who droptoe's him and locks in the Deathlock again. This brings out Bischoff who runs to the ring and distracts the ref just as Hall is tapping out. While this goes on, Syxx has jumped the railing from the crowd and does an spin wheel kick to the back of Sting's head before sliding out.

Hall covers, 1...2...the champ kicks out. Hall nails the Outsider's Edge and cockily covers the champ...

1...

2.....

...Sting kicks out.

Nash returns but Bret Hart has come out and attacked Nash in the aisle. He and Nash brawl all the way to the back. Syxx tries to get into the ring but, Page has come from the fans as well and drops Syxx on the floor with the Diamond Cutter.

Sting goes for the Stinger splash but Scott Hall moves out of the way. He sets up Sting for the Outsiders Edge again but, this time Sting slides down.
SCORPION DEATH DROP!

Sting drops the challenger and covers....1.....2.....3.

Winner and still WCW World Heavyweight Champion: Sting

Grade: 83

[Following the match, Page and Sting stand in the ring preparing for an attack. Bischoff is able to force Hall and Syxx to the back with Bisch saying "this is not over". As Sting watches this, Page has grabbed the belt. He looks down at it and then again at Sting and the fans rise as if Page might nail Sting.

Sting turns around and stares at Page apprehensively. Page looks at the belt again and kisses it before shoving it harshly into Sting. Page sticks out his hand, Sting grabs and shakes it. Page goes to leave but, Sting, showing a meancing look, pulls Page back and they bump chests.

The main event of SuperBrawl has been set. It's Diamond Dallas Page vs Sting for the WCW Title. It's this Sunday on Pay Per View.

Sting raises the belt above both of their heads as Nitro goes off the air.

Grade: 80

Final Overall Grade: 87

Pipers Pit · February 28, 2018

A video is shown recapping last week’s show which saw D-Generation X interupt Piper’s Pit, leaving both Rowdy Roddy Piper and number one contender Owen Hart down and out.

Grade: 90

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As the show begins Vince McMahon is in his office addressing the camera. He welcomes the crowd to RAW to a few ‘you screwed Bret’ chants to which he seems annoyed. He hypes this upcoming Sunday’s In Your House: No Way Out and says that tonight we’re going to have a huge main event that he just had to personally announce. Tonight in this very ring, we’re going to see Owen Hart and Stone Cold Steve Austin team up against Vader, Triple H, and the WWF Champion Shawn Michaels. With a smile he ends the segment to a chorus of boos.

Grade: 88

Backstage, the camera approaches Sunny who looks annoyed already. She says last week was a fluke when her Impact Players met the Legion of Doom. But hey, every dinosaur had his day, until the asteroid made an impact. Her men will do the same at a time of their choosing. She walks off with an evil grin.

Grade: 60

The members of the NWA dominate the match, even though DOA does put up a brute force fight against each of the blackjacks. Jarrett mainly stays out of it, tagging in when he has an advantage, then ducking out again. When Skull is all but broken down following a huge lariat from Bradshaw, Jarrett tags in and makes the cover for the three count.

Winners by Pinfall: Jeff Jarrett and the Blackjacks

Grade: 66

As the Blackjacks pick up Chainz, setting him up for a Jarrett guitar shot, the crowd comes alive when some music breaks out.

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Paul Heyman comes out and gives the men in the ring a very sarcastic slow clap. He says that last week they did what everyone saw coming when they ambushed the Sandman. Everyone saw it but him and to that he tips his hat. But he wonders if the old school good ol’ boys have the balls to go face to face with someone. Cornette says anytime anyplace. Heyman, wearing a wide smile says that sounds perfect. How about this Sunday? A six man tag to see who the better men are? The NWA take a few moments to discuss and Cornette accepts. Heyman says we’ll see you Sunday but JR asks the question who is ‘we’? Cornette just accepted a match and doesn’t know who the opponents are!

Grade: 68

In the back we see Triple H, Chyna, Shawn Michaels, and Vader having a private conversation. It looks as if Michaels is laying out some idea with Vader appearing to be in agreement.

Grade: 74

Another vignette is shown. We have a black screen and a man’s old time voice counting down from 10. When he reaches one we see an atomic black causing the screen to go white. When the white fades, we see a pair of goggles with the lenses cracked laying on a dusty floor. After that one word appears on the screen.

‘Soon’

Grade: 61

Standard match with both tag partners at ringside. It doesn’t take long for Road Dogg to become involved which draws in Phinneas Godwinn. With the referee distracted, Billy Gunn hits a low blow on Henry, then hits the Fameasser for the win.

Winner by pinfall: Billy Gunn

Grade: 65

No sooner than the bell rings do we see both teams brawling. The Godwinns quickly get the upperhand and send the champs from the ring. Clutching their belts, the Outlaws made a retreat up the ramp while the Godwinns hole the ring.

Grade: 60

We go to the back with Stone Cold Steve Austin and a very wary looking Michael Cole. Austin says that Vader’s challenge is fine by him, he has no objection to stomping a mudhole in his four hundred pound ass again. But the real story is how tonight he’s being put in a position where he has to reply on someone to watch his back who almost ended his career. No he hasn’t forgotten about that. But tonight it’s business, not pleasure. He turns to Cole and asks if he remembers the difference to which Cole backs off a step and reaches up for his neck. Austin just smirks and walks off.

Grade: 78

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We see Goldust along, sitting in his director’s chair. He says that every now and then a sequel will shine past its predecessor. The Fall of Mankind wasn’t what he envisioned but now it is clear to him that the sequel will be everything he had intended and more. This Sunday live and on pay per view he will debut his newest blockbuster. It’s a horror film about three individuals living in the same mind and how they’re destroyed one by one. This Sunday he takes back his European championship and puts an end of the three faces of Foley.

Grade: 84

Kama and D’Lo control the early moments but Christopher and Taylor manage to make a quick comeback with the use of rapid tags. D’Lo is in trouble as they consistently double team him with quick moves. Kama’s seen enough and breaks up one of these double teams which allows D’Lo to come make a tag. From then it’s all Kama as he brutalizes Christopher and Taylor, finally making a tag to D’Lo and hitting a powerslam on Taylor, putting him in perfect position for a frogsplash and the win.

Winners by Pinfall: Kama and D’Lo Brown

Grade: 62

As Kama and D’Lo are enjoying their win the lights go out. Then we hear the gong. When they come back, Undertaker and Kane are behind them. When D’Lo and Kama turn around they’re each grabbed by the throat and chokeslammed. The lights go out again and when they come back, Undertaker and Kane are gone. Lawler mentions the Nation may need more thsan four men this weekend.

Grade: 84

Backstage Austin is lacing his boots when we see another set of feet step up next to him. He looks up and the camera pans up to show Owen Hart. They go face to face and Owen says that they have a long history but he wants to know if he can count on Austin tonight. Austin says he wants to know if Owen will dump him on his damn head again. Hart gets angry, saying that was an accident and it’s in the past. Austin studies Hart and replies that for tonight they’re a team, but down the line they have something to settle. Hart replies that he can’t wait and they’re still face to face when we cut away.

Grade: 86

We go to Marc Mero in a pre-taped segment. He’s smiling into the camera. He says that everywhere he goes people ask him, how he’s doing. If he’s feeling okay. And the tells them all the same thing. He feels great and this Sunday he’s going to embarrass Mark Henry when he shows him exactly who is the bigger man.

Grade: 60

Henry is very aggressive in this matchup, manhandling Demott from the opening bell. The smaller man, and saying that about DeMott is saying something, gets some momentum going, even staggering Henry in the corner but Henr4y reverses an Irish Whip, destroying DeMott with a thick clothesline, before picking him up to his feet and applying the side headlock. It’s not long before DeMott is out cold and the referee calls for the bell.

Winner by Submission: Mark Henry

Grade: 51

Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler run down the linup for this Sunday’s In Your House: No Way Out. They reiterate what we knew; Taker/Kane vs Nation, Mankind vs Goldust, New Age Outlaws vs Godwinns, Henry vs Mero, and Austin vs Vader. Ross says that breaking news is another match, a six man tag featuring Jeff Jarrett and the Blackjacks versus a trio defending the honor of ECW. It all happens this Sunday on pay per view!

Grade: 100

Owen begins the match versus Triple H and it quickly becomes aparent it’s really 4 on 2 with Chyna at ringside. They triple team Owen in the corner, a few times due to Austin being in the ring and the referee having his back turned. Owen fights back and gets close to making a tag but Shawn Michaels runs around the ring and distracts Austin drawing him to the floor which allows Vader to pull Owen back to their corner. There’s a two count on a heavy elbow drop and Triple H comes back in. He whips Owen into the corner but when he charges in with a running knee lift, Owen moves and Triple H crashes into the corner. Owen drags himself to the corner and makes the tag.

Austin hits the ring and immediately begins stomping Triple H in the corner. He then goes over to Vader, flipping him off, which draws the big man in the ring, allowing Owen and Austin to do some double teams of their own. Austin and Triple H battle for a few minutes before Owen comes back in just as Shawn Michaels gets the tag and they immediately begin brawling. When Vader tries to take a cheap shot on Hart, Austin charges in, punching him with a big right hand, knocking him off the apron. Austin then brings in Triple H over the top and we have a four man brawl. Vader meanwhile has gathered a chair and slides back under the ropes and smashes Austin across the back with the chair which causes a disqualification.

Winners by Disqualification: Owen Hart and Stone Cold Steve Austin

Grade: 80

The bell continues to ring as DX and Vader stay on the attack. Hart is being double stomped in the corner while Vader wears Austin out with a chair. Officials finally arrive and force some seperation but the damage has been done.

Grade: 92

Vince McMahon comes out to the stage and says he has some late breaking news about In Your House: No Way Out this Sunday. The main event will be Shawn Michaels and Triple H against Owen Hart and a partner of his choosing…if he can find one. The crowd continues to boo as the camera focuses in on DX who’s all smiles and crotch chops as the show ends.

Grade: 86

Overall: 87

Texasrangers13 · February 28, 2018

Solid shows! Enjoyed the read. Conway and Dinsmore, The Lords of The Ring... I always used to push those guys to the moon... no shame. I was actually thinking about this today, I had a Rob Conway custom figure at one point in the early 2000s... I digress...

smartman · March 1, 2018

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Texasrangers13" data-cite="Texasrangers13" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Solid shows! Enjoyed the read. Conway and Dinsmore, The Lords of The Ring... I always used to push those guys to the moon... no shame. I was actually thinking about this today, I had a Rob Conway custom figure at one point in the early 2000s... I digress...</div></blockquote> It's so sad that when you mention those two guys no one has any respect for just how good they were. Unless you were lucky like me and got to watch early OVW. Those 2 and the Bashams were criminally misused by WWE.

Pipers Pit · March 2, 2018

Nitro-21.79 16,349,110

Raw-18.55 13,916,830

*WCW was obviously thrilled with the ratings on Monday night not just because it was another win against the WWF but, the show was hyped around Sting’s first title defense since winning the title in December. There had been some discussion behind the scenes of whether Sting could draw as champion and Monday helped to quell some of those concerns. WCW feels very confident heading into SuperBrawl as they believe the World Title match should really deliver.

*Diamond Dallas Page continues to impress upper management and he is perhaps on a stronger roll than anyone in the company. Consider the last 3 months: won World War 3 in November, retired Randy Savage in December, won the six man tag team match at Souled Out and has delivered two impassioned promos that have stood out the last two weeks on Nitro as some of the best things on the show. All of that has led to a real debate amongst the creative team about whether or not he should get the belt this Sunday. As of right now, no decision has been made.

*WCW has announced plans to continue their developmental expansion with the launch of WCW United Kingdom (WCW: UK) that will begin to launch and run shows over the next several months. It is part of a longer term strategic plan by management to grow WCW’s international branding and relations and exposure. It is why WCW will be doing a UK tour sometime this year.

*Expect WCW to run the next “special” house shows in March in Canada. That show(s) will be finalized this week and it will coincide with the week 2 Nitro that will air in Montreal.

*Is the Wrestling Network on its way? Some thought among WCW management and senior management at Turner is the possibility of using WCW’s vast tape library (UWF, Mid-Atlantic, Florida, JCP just to name a few) as well as WCW’s current product to launch a television network and channel owned by Turner that is completely wrestling themed. At this point the idea is in the talking stages and nothing firm has been set.

*Tickets for the WCW Japan SuperShow in April went on sale in Tokyo this past Tuesday.

*Expect Bobby Heenan to be on Nitro either this week or the following with what WCW is promoting as a “big announcement”.

*Attitudes are very positive in the WWF front office and lockeroom headed into this weekend's In Your House: No Way Out.

*Monday night the build for both WrestleMania XIV and the upcoming Saturday Night's Main Event. Expect to see a major sports celebrity worked into the mix.

*As of today a major heel is expected to turn following WrestleMania, laying the groundwork for a face to do the same during the summer.

*WWF brought in several new road agents over the last week to stem what some say was an increasingly negative vibe. Most fingers for that are pointed at Shawn Michaels.

*WWF will be spending a week in England the second week of April following WrestleMania. RAW, Shotgun Saturday Night, and Heat will all tape that week.

WWF Shotgun Saturday Night

*A recap of the handicap main event from RAW (97)
*The Headbangers def. Nick Dinsmore and Rob Conway (44)
*The Rock cut a promo hyping the 4 on 2 match this Sunday (100)
*The Rock def. Bob Holly (75)
*Goldust cut a promo taunting Mankind for their rematch this Sunday (78)
*Goldust def. Simon Landry (75)
*A video hyping this weekend’s In Your House: No Way Out (99)

Overall: 84

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WCW Saturday Night
Saturday Week 3, February, 1998 –Gilbert Sports Arena– Thousand Oaks, California

*Rhonda Singh def Roxy Vegas (local talent)
Steiners interviewed backstage promise to end Harlem Heat at SuperBrawl
*Super Crazy def Barry Horowitz
Raven Promo Vid tautning Goldberg
*Saturn def Blitzkrieg
Hype Vid for Bret Hart vs Kevin Nash
*Syxx def Dean Malenko

Overall: 69

WCW World Wide
Sunday Week 3, February, 1998 –Gilbert Sports Arena– Thousand Oaks, California

*Finlay def Greg Valentine
Hype vid for Goldberg
*The Hardys def Brad Armstrong & Silver King
Hype Video for Chris Jericho vs Guido vs Rey Mysterio
*Heavy Metal vs Juventud Guerrera
*Syxx def Ultimo Dragon
Hype Video for Sting vs DDP

Overall 74

Pipers Pit · March 4, 2018

<div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="asY7xLA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/asY7xLA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Shawn Michaels and Triple H VS Owen Hart and a mystery opponent Intercontinental Championship Stone Cold Steve Austin © VS Vader Non-Title Match The New Age Outlaws VS The Godwinns European Championship Mankind © VS Goldust Mark Henry VS Marc Mero Jeff Jarrett and the Blackjacks VS ECW Representatives The Nation of Domination VS The Undertaker and Kane</div></blockquote> Bonus Guesses *Who are ECW’s 3 men? *Who is Owen’s mystery partner? ========= <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="laLPf4k.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/laLPf4k.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Sunday Week 3 February 1998 from the Sold Out Cow Palace in San Francisco, California . WCW World Heavyweight Title: Diamond Dallas Page vs WCW World Heavyweight Champion Sting Singles Match: Bret Hart vs Kevin Nash WCW United States Title: Eddie Guerrero vs WCW United States Champion Curt Hennig Raven's Rules Match: Goldberg vs A member of Raven's Flock Singles Match: Chris Benoit vs Shane Douglas WCW Cruiserweight Title Triple Threat: Guido vs Chris Jericho vs WCW Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio WCW World Tag Team Titles (If Harlem Heat Loses, They Must Split Up): Harlem Heat vs WCW World Tag Team Champions The Steiner Brothers Tag Team Match: The Hardys make their PPV debut </div>

Dawn · March 4, 2018

Shawn Michaels and Triple H VS Owen Hart and a mystery opponent

Intercontinental Championship

Stone Cold Steve Austin © VS Vader

Non-Title Match

The New Age Outlaws VS The Godwinns

European Championship

Mark Henry VS Marc Mero

Jeff Jarrett and the Blackjacks VS ECW Representatives

The Nation of Domination VS The Undertaker and Kane

Bonus Guesses

*Who are ECW’s 3 men? RVD, Sandman, Tommy Dreamer

*Who is Owen’s mystery partner? Roddy Piper

WCW World Heavyweight Title:

Diamond Dallas Page vs WCW World Heavyweight Champion Sting

Singles Match:

Bret Hart vs Kevin Nash

WCW United States Title:

Eddie Guerrero vs WCW United States Champion Curt Hennig

Raven's Rules Match:

Goldberg vs A member of Raven's Flock

Singles Match:

Chris Benoit vs Shane Douglas

WCW Cruiserweight Title Triple Threat:

Guido vs Chris Jericho vs WCW Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio

WCW World Tag Team Titles (If Harlem Heat Loses, They Must Split Up):

Harlem Heat vs WCW World Tag Team Champions The Steiner Brothers

Tag Team Match:

The Hardys make their PPV debut

bonnie · March 5, 2018

Shawn Michaels and Triple H

Intercontinental Championship

Vader

Non-Title Match

The New Age Outlaws

European Championship

Mark Henry

ECW Representatives

The Undertaker and Kane

Bonus Guesses

*Who are ECW’s 3 men? Dreamer, Sabu, Sandman

*Who is Owen’s mystery partner? Roddy

=========

Sunday Week 3 February 1998 from the Sold Out Cow Palace in San Francisco, California .

WCW World Heavyweight Title:

WCW World Heavyweight Champion Sting

Singles Match:

Bret Hart

WCW United States Title:

Eddie Guerrero

Raven's Rules Match:

Goldberg

Singles Match:

Chris Benoit

WCW Cruiserweight Title Triple Threat:

Chris Jericho

WCW World Tag Team Titles (If Harlem Heat Loses, They Must Split Up):

Harlem Heat

Tag Team Match:

The Hardys

SuperAlbino · March 5, 2018

Shawn Michaels and Triple H VS Owen Hart and a mystery opponent

Intercontinental Championship

Non-Title Match

The New Age Outlaws VS The Godwinns

European Championship

Mark Henry VS Marc Mero

Jeff Jarrett and the Blackjacks VS ECW Representatives

The Nation of Domination VS The Undertaker and Kane

Bonus Guesses

*Who are ECW’s 3 men? RVD, Sabu, Taz

*Who is Owen’s mystery partner? Davey Boy Smith

WCW World Heavyweight Title:

Diamond Dallas Page vs WCW World Heavyweight Champion Sting

Singles Match:

Bret Hart vs Kevin Nash

WCW United States Title:

Eddie Guerrero vs WCW United States Champion Curt Hennig

Raven's Rules Match:

Goldberg vs A member of Raven's Flock

Singles Match:

Chris Benoit vs Shane Douglas

WCW Cruiserweight Title Triple Threat:

Guido vs Chris Jericho vs WCW Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio

WCW World Tag Team Titles (If Harlem Heat Loses, They Must Split Up):

Harlem Heat vs WCW World Tag Team Champions The Steiner Brothers

Tag Team Match:

The Hardys make their PPV debut

Warhawk8492 · March 5, 2018

Shawn Michaels and Triple H VS Owen Hart and a mystery opponent

Intercontinental Championship

Let Austin move on to big things

Non-Title Match

The New Age Outlaws VS The Godwinns

European Championship

Mark Henry VS Marc Mero

Jeff Jarrett and the Blackjacks VS ECW Representatives

The Nation of Domination VS The Undertaker and Kane

Bonus Guesses

*Who are ECW’s 3 men? RVD, Tommy Dreamer and Taz

*Who is Owen’s mystery partner British Bulldog

WCW World Heavyweight Title:

Diamond Dallas Page vs WCW World Heavyweight Champion Sting

Singles Match:

Bret Hart vs Kevin Nash

WCW United States Title:

Eddie Guerrero vs WCW United States Champion Curt Hennig

Raven's Rules Match:

Goldberg vs A member of Raven's Flock

Singles Match:

Chris Benoit vs Shane Douglas

WCW Cruiserweight Title Triple Threat:

Guido vs Chris Jericho vs WCW Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio

WCW World Tag Team Titles (If Harlem Heat Loses, They Must Split Up):

Harlem Heat vs WCW World Tag Team Champions The Steiner Brothers

Tag Team Match:

The Hardys make their PPV debut

Destiny · March 5, 2018

Shawn Michaels and Triple H VS Owen Hart and a mystery opponent

Intercontinental Championship

Non-Title Match

The New Age Outlaws VS The Godwinns

European Championship

Mark Henry VS Marc Mero

Jeff Jarrett and the Blackjacks VS ECW Representatives

The Nation of Domination VS The Undertaker and Kane

Bonus Guesses

*Who are ECW’s 3 men? RVD, Sabu and Tommy Dreamer

*Who is Owen’s mystery partner? British Bulldog

WCW World Heavyweight Title:

Diamond Dallas Page vs WCW World Heavyweight Champion Sting

Singles Match:

Bret Hart vs Kevin Nash

WCW United States Title:

Eddie Guerrero vs WCW United States Champion Curt Hennig

Raven's Rules Match:

Goldberg vs A member of Raven's Flock

Singles Match:

Chris Benoit vs Shane Douglas

WCW Cruiserweight Title Triple Threat:

Guido vs Chris Jericho vs WCW Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio

WCW World Tag Team Titles (If Harlem Heat Loses, They Must Split Up):

Harlem Heat vs WCW World Tag Team Champions The Steiner Brothers

Tag Team Match:

The Hardys make their PPV debut

Kimberly · March 7, 2018

<div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="laLPf4k.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/laLPf4k.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Sunday Week 3 February, 1998 – The Cow Palace- San Francisco, California - *SOLD OUT* (Attendance: 11,089)</div> SuperBrawl opens to a video set in black and white of the near two yearlong darkness that has reigned over WCW. We see the Outsiders arrival, Hogan’s betrayal of WCW, the nWo capturing the title and Bischoff betraying his own company. The video then transitions into color as Sting stalks the nWo and as Diamond Dallas Page refuses entry into the nWo and wages war with Macho Man Randy Savage. Finally, we see DDP win World War 3 and Sting defeat Hollywood Hogan for the WCW title. The video ends promising a dawn of a new day for WCW and ends with Page and Sting face to face from the conclusion of this past Monday on Nitro with the title belt in the background. From that image the logo for SuperBrawl VIII is shown as the video fades out and cuts to inside the arena. Grade: 79 ============================================================ The screen changes to the video wall and the entrance set as SuperBrawl VIII 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 Tony Schiavone, Mike Tenay and the American Dream Dusty Rhodes are sitting and they are excited about tonight. Tonight the WCW World Heavyweight Title will be decided when Sting defends against the number one contender Diamond Dallas Page. Dusty talks about having mentored Page and seeing the talent he had long before anyone in WCW had and how proud he is that tonight Page gets his shot at immortality. Also tonight, Bret “Hitman” Hart will go one-on-one with Big Sexy Kevin Nash, the new apparent leader of the nWo. Also, Eddie Guerrero will challenge Curt Hennig for the United States title, the Cruiserweight title will be decided in a triple threat match and more. But, right now we go to Mean Gene Okerlund. Grade: 76 ============================================================ Gene is at the SuperBrawl entrance and he thanks the guys for throwing to him. He says welcome to the historic Cow Palace and please give a round of applause to his guests, making their WCW pay per view debut…Matt and Jeff…the Hardys. Matt and Jeff come out and Gene informs them that their opponents tonight will be the team of Dave Taylor and Finlay and then asks them how does it feel to be opening the show on a WCW pay per view? Matt says this is all that they ever asked for and all that they could’ve ever dreamed. Jeff talks about the years it took to get here, how many opportunities they thought they had that was denied to them. But, WCW gave them the chance, gave them the opportunity and now, tonight, opportunity is calling. Matt says destiny is calling their names and it’s time to live for the moment and grab this opportunity. Their music hits and they head to the ring where Dave Taylor and Finlay already are as our opening contest here LIVE at SuperBrawl VIII is about to begin. Grade: 57 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="kNtsjDv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kNtsjDv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Matt and Jeff run into the ring and are immediately clobbered by Finlay and Taylor. They take Jeff and begin to take him apart in the corner with upper cuts and stiff clobbering blows. They keep Jeff away from Matt and score several near falls while Matt desperately tries to save his brother. Jeff is able to score some offense including a back drop to Taylor over the ropes and then a sit out bomb to Finlay for a two count. But, when he is about to tag Matt, Taylor drags Matt off the apron. Finlay goes for the Tombstone but Jeff is able to reverse it and nail Finlay with the move. Finlay starts crawling to Taylor as Jeff tries to reach Matt. Finlay makes the tag first and Jeff reaches for his brother but Taylor has his leg. Jeff spins around and does a back spin kick sending the Brit to the mat. Jeff leaps forward and tags in Matt who comes in like a house of fire dropping both Taylor and Finlay. As Matt begins to work on Taylor, Finlay nails him from behind but, Jeff flies off the top rope in a suicide summersault taking Finlay out. Taylor is nailed with the Twist of Fate and Jeff flies off in a Senton-Bomb. Matt covers…1…2..3. Winners: The Hardys Following the win, Matt and Jeff bail from the ring celebrating. Finlay and Taylor look angry but, the Hardys have secured the biggest win yet of their young careers. Grade: 74 </div></blockquote> The announcers take us back to Nitro two weeks ago where Raven made an open challenge to Goldberg for tonight and then to Nitro from last Monday where Goldberg speared Saturn literally out of his boots and said “who’s next?”. Goldberg vs a member of the Flock is next. Grade: 70 <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="KsC38Xn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KsC38Xn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Goldberg is out first and Raven is in the crowd with the Flock. Raven says that since he embarrassed him on Monday, Saturn has been begging for some payback. Goldberg operated by using a cheapshot but, now its time to pay. Saturn gets up and gets into the ring and as he does so, Richards slides in behind Goldberg and blasts him in the kidneys with a chair. Saturn is on Goldberg immediately and actually nails the Death Valley Driver. When he goes to lock in the Rings of Saturn, Goldberg lifts his head like an animal and snarls at Saturn who takes an involuntary step back. Goldberg then hits him with a series of rights, lefts, savate kicks, a spear and before you can blink..a Jackhammer. Cover…1..2…3. Winner: Goldberg Following the match, Raven looks disgusted and orders his members to leave as Saturn is out. They apparently abandon Saturn while Goldberg calls after them to come back and fight. Grade: 80</div></blockquote> In the back, Mean Gene Okerlund is with Bret Hart. Bret is asked about his progress since he came to WCW and how he feels where he currently is. Bret says that he’s made it clear all along that his focus #1 was to rid the wrestling world of the cancer that is Kevin Nash, Scott Hall & Syxx. They formed the nucleus of a group of losers who are destroying the business that Bret grew up loving. Yes, Bret has other goals such as becoming the World Heavyweight Champion but, right now, Bret’s focus is on this mission. And that’s bad news for Kevin Nash. Hall was first at SuperBrawl. Tonight, Nash is next. And then hes gonna break the skinny little body of Syxx and rid WCW and professional wrestling of this cancer once and for all. Grade:76 A music video airs that focuses on the change in attitudes of the WCW World Tag Team Champions, The Steiner Brothers. It shows how they have taken short cut after short cut in their effort to hold onto their titles and how Harlem Heat keep getting screwed. We then see the challenge laid this past Monday where the match is announced as a No Disqualification match and Harlem Heat must win or split up. The video ends with the four nose to nose. Grade: 60 <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="Z4bXEyt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Z4bXEyt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Early on the Steiners try to anger Harlem Heat to get them to get themselves disqualified. They even spit at Stevie Ray and he responds by choking Rick Steiner on the mat with the ref begging for him to get off and Booker finally calming him down. While he does that, Scott drills Booker from behind with a lariat and then delivers several suplexes nearly knocking Booker out. The Steiners cut the ring off and keep Booker from Stevie Ray. Every time Booker gets close to tagging, the Steiners prevent him from doing so. Rick nails Booker with a Steinerline so powerful that Booker falls backwards over the top rope and crashes to the floor. On the floor, Scott drops him with a T-Bone while Rick distracts Stevie Ray. Back in the ring, Rick covers and nearly scores a pinfall before Booker is able to power out. The tide turns when Scott puts Booker on his shoulders and Rick goes up top for the top rope bulldog but, Booker is able to turn it into a victory roll just as Rick flies off and he hits dead air and crashes to the mat. A dropkick sends Scott to the floor and just before Rick can stop it, Booker makes the tag. Stevie comes in and uses his power to force Rick to tag out and then he and Scott club the hell out of each other. Stevie is able to reverse a suplex and turn it into a powerslam for a two count. Booker gets into the ring just as Rick does with the belt and takes Rick out. The resulting confusion allows Scott to nail Stevie with the belt in front of the ref. 1…2…Stevie kicks out. Rick is able to duck a flying leg kick on the flood and Booker ends up crotching himself on the barricade. In the ring, both Steiners attack Stevie and he holds them off. But, finally, Stevie is nailed with a double Steiner-line and Scott Steiner locks on his new move, the Recliner, and with Rick preventing Booker from getting in…Stevie passes out and the match is stopped. Harlem Heat is over. Winners and Still WCW World Tag Team Champions: The Steiner Brothers Grade: 77 Following the match, Rick and Scott celebrate like they won the lottery. They try to lead the crowd in “na –na-na- hey hey goodbye” but, the crowd won’t do it. The Steiners leave laughing. Booker & Stevie are alone in the ring and they slowly come to realize that their run as a team has come to an end. Both have tears in their eyes as they hug. Harlem Heat’s music comes on as they both get on the ropes and raise the roof one final time before leaving the ring together to a chorus of cheers from the crowd who thank them. Grade: 63 </div></blockquote> A commercial for WCW Uncensored airs featuring Eric Bischoff who promises blood (cut to shots of some violent matches in WCW), choas (cut to crazy spots like Sting repelling down from the ceiling) and violence. “New York City, get ready for the night where ANYTHING can happen…hey, we don’t call it Uncensored for nothing” and flashes his biggest pearly smile as the graphic for “WCW Uncensored Saturday Week 4 March, 1998 – Live and Only on Pay Per View” is shown. Fade to black. Grade: 66 A video takes us back to the Cruiserweight Title tournament and shows how Chris Jericho won this opportunity. It is tied into footage of Rey Mysterio & Guido’s rivalry. The video ends with the announcement that the following match is now a Triple Threat Match for the WCW Cruiserweight Title. Grade: 57 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="4fKE8Kp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4fKE8Kp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Early in the match, the baby faces double team (and are able to take out) Guido who ends up face planted, again, on the arena floor. Rey and Chris look at each other and hug before getting down to business where Jericho almost scores a quick pin when he rolls up the champ. When Rey kicks out, Jericho says “almost” and smiles as Rey smiles in return and kicks Jericho in the leg then does a standing drop kick to Jericho when he drops to the ground. Rey goes up top and nails a moonsault for a two count this time Rey is laughing that he almost won. The fun and games end when both Rey and Jericho each score near falls on each other before Jericho is able to reverse a tilt-a-whirl into a back breaker. He is able to lock on the Liontamer. Rey tries to get out of it and gets near the ropes before Jericho pulls him back and cinches it on further. Just as Rey is close to tapping, Guido comes in and grabs his hand to prevent him from doing so. He then blasts Jericho in the back of the head and floors him with a brainbuster. Guido starts working on Mysterio and scores a near fall before Rey is able to recover and fight back. He flies off with a cross body block for a two count and then with a drop kick from the top rope for a 2 count. But, Rey makes a mistake when he signals for a top rope summersault and when he flies off he lands directly into a European Uppercut by Guido. Cover.. 1… 2….. ….Mysterio kicks out. Guido says “thatsawrap (one word)” and locks in the Half-Boston Crab. Mysterio screams and nearly taps but Guido is then hit with a double knee head slam (the code breaker) by Jericho. Jericho covers 1….2….Guido is out. Jericho is able to lock in the Liontamer on Guido and Jericho is facing the ropes so, Guido has nowhere to go. He screams in agony as Jericho wrenches back…Rey is up and flies past them both and through the ropes and nails the 619 into Jericho taking him out. Guido gets up in time to get nailed with a flying Huricanranna for the 1…2…3. Winner and still WCW Cruiserweight Champion: Rey Mysterio Grade: 79 </div></blockquote> A video airs showing Shane Douglas’ debut in WCW on the first Nitro of 1998 at the Georgia Dome. It shows his destruction of Ric Flair and Chris Benoit’s defense of him and subsequent challenge. Through it all Douglas narrates explaining that it is his mission to destroy Ric Flair’s world and that means to take away everyone he was ever close to. “Benoit, Anderson? Tonight you’re next. You’re about to be franchised.” The video ends with Benoit furious and Douglas mocking Flair. Grade: 71 <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="NGBGtHF.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NGBGtHF.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Benoit immediately takes it to Douglas who has to bail to the ring to separate himself from the onslaught. Every time the heat got too hot, Douglas would bail until Arn Anderson finally came up from behind and threw Douglas back into the ring. There, Benoit chops the hell out of Douglas’ chest and then turns him around and chops the hell out of his back. A German-Bridge suplex gets two but, Benoit makes a mistake when he goes for the diving headbutt too early and misses. Douglas takes over and scores several near falls on Benoit before working on the Crippler’s knee in preparation for the stolen figure four. When he goes to lock it in, Benoit is able to roll him up for another two count. Benoit goes up top and finally nails the headbutt and covers…1…2…Douglas kicks out. The two tumble to the floor where Arn Anderson inadvertently gets caught up in the brawl and that allows Shane to take the opportunity and shove Benoit into the Enforcer before hitting a Northern Lights Suplex on the floor. While the referee checks on AA, Douglas grabs a tire iron and nails Benoit in the back with it. He rolls Chris into the ring and goes to nail him again but Arn reaches in and takes it from him. Benoit recovers and nails an exploding German suplex and locks in the crossface. Douglas screams in agony but, somehow, is able to get a foot on the ropes which forces the break. Benoit goes up top again and again nails the headbutt, but the force of the move knocks him for a loop too. When both men are up they both bounce off the ropes and the ref is sandwiched in the middle. As soon as this happens, a figure in a mask, jumps over the barricade and sneaks up from behind Arn. This figure pushes Arn head first into the ring post and then grabs the tire iron. They run over and hand it to Shane Douglas. Douglas waits for Benoit to get up and then blasts him in the left knee with it. He locks in the figure four and when the ref gets up he see’s Benoit screaming from the pain and being forced to tap out. Winner by submission: Shane Douglas B]Grade: 82 [/b] Following the win, the figure removes the mask and we see…… Elizabeth….who rushes into the ring and, with a devilish smile, walks over into Douglas’ arms who immediately plants one on her in the center of the ring over the fallen body of Chris Benoit. As they exit the ring, hand-in-hand, Liz looks into the camera and says “Hi Ric” before the two laugh and walk to the back. Grade: 65 </div></blockquote> In the back is Mean Gene Okerlund is with WCW United States Champion, Curt Hennig. Hennig says that he will give Eddie Guerrero credit, last Monday on Nitro, “La Bamba” got the best of him. He caught him napping. In short, Eddie got lucky. And now he gets one more chance but there will be no celebrations. There will be no mariachi bands or confetti or a bunch of Mexican children running around hitting Piñata’s. Tonight there will only be sadness and the reality that Eddie Guerrero failed…again. Time’s up, luck’s run out. The champ is coming your way. 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><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="zJTxwiU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zJTxwiU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Curt starts the match with a slap at Eddie who immediately charges and Curt bails to the floor but rather than give chase, Eddie climbs the rope and flies off wiping Hennig out immediately. He throws Curt into the barricade and then irish whips him into a ring post and throws him back into the ring. Curt begs off while Eddie flaunts and does a shimmy and charges but, Hennig grabs him by the tights and pulls him face first into the middle turnbuckle. Curt hooks Eddie and uses the ropes for leverage 1….2….Eddie is able to power out. Curt works on Eddie’s neck and back area and locks in an abdominal stretch. Eddie is able to reverse it and hip toss Curt out over the ropes and onto the floor. On the floor, Eddie goes to grab him but, Curt nails him low and then throws him head first into the steps. Eddie is rolled back into the ring and we see that he is busted open. Curt drops Eddie with a DDT for a two count and then a piledriver as the blood flows. He hits the Hennig-Plex 1….2…Eddie kicks out. Curt is in disbelief and slaps Eddie again. Eddie responds by spitting in Curt’s face and some blood lands in Curt’s hair. Curt charges but, Eddie ducks and delivers a haymaker, a drop kick and some 3 amigo’s for a close two count. Eddie goes to the ropes but Curt, pushes the ref into the ropes and crotches Eddie. Curt goes up top and signals to deliver a HennigPlex from the top rope. As they fly off Eddie is able to plant his feet and turn it into a Powerbomb. Eddie, realizing this is his chance, scrambles to the top and flies off. FROG SPLASH. Cover. 1….2….3. NEW CHAMPION. Winner and NEW WCW United States Champion: Eddie Guerrero Grade: 77 Following the win, a bloody Eddie Guerrero celebrates with members of his family who have come into the ring. Hennig walks away dejected as the famed Guerrero family has one more accolade to their resume. Grade: 79 </div></blockquote> A commercial airs showing Panama City Beach and antics on the beach of WCW and nWo stars. All of this is to promote the special edition of WCW Monday Nitro: Spreak Break Out 1998, Monday Week 3 March, 1998 LIVE on TNT. Grade: 65 A video look at Bret Hart since his debut at WCW in November of last year focuses on his quest to rid pro wrestling of the Wolfpac. We also see a look at Nash since coming into WCW and dominating for the last two years. Both men talk about their past with each other and both promise that they will not lose tonight. Grade: 77 <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="ULpCApl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ULpCApl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> They square off and early on, both men show some technical abilities but, then Nash hits a gutbuster and begins to use his size advantage on Bret. He throws him into the corner and slugs away and then whips Hart into the ropes and nails a big boot. Nash covers but only gets a two count. Bret ducks under a clothesline and delivers a dropkick to Nash’s knee. He is able to get Nash down and goes outside the ring and locks on the figure four around the ring post onto Big Sexy. Back in the ring, Bret goes for the Sharpshooter but, Nash powers out and drops Bret with a side slam for a two count. Nash is able to hit the Jackknife onto Bret. Cover…1…2…Hart is out in just the Knick of time. Bret is thrown into the corner and Nash charges with his leg but Bret ducks and Nash’s leg is stuck on the top turnbuckle. Bret begins kicking and attacking Nash’s famously surgically repaired knee. He is able to lock in the Sharpshooter and Big Sexy nearly taps out but he makes it to the ropes. Bret charges but Nash grabs him and delivers Snake Eyes. Nash goes for the Jackknife again but, Bret drops down and rolls him up, grabbing the rope for support, Bret is able to score the 3 count. Winner: Bret Hart Grade: 81 Following the match, Nash complains that Bret cheated. Bret just shrugs and this forces Nash to attack. He tries to beat up Bret Hart but, the Hitman fights back. This brings out Syxx who clips Hart in the knee. Nash then grabs a chair and he and Syxx blast Hart over and over with it in the knee until officials race into the ring and force them out. They tend to the injured Hart. Grade: 74 </div></blockquote> We go to the announce booth and are told that they will try to get us an update on the condition of Bret Hart tomorrow night on Nitro. We are also informed that Harlem Heat will appear one final time on Nitro tomorrow night to say goodbye and Bobby “the Brain” Heenan has an “announcement” that he will make tomorrow. That all comes to you LIVE from Los Angeles, California on TNT. But, its main event time. And the moment that Diamond Dallas Page has waited his entire life for. What started as an unlikely journey seven years ago in WCW, a journey that everyone laughed at him for, has led Page to this moment – the main event of SuperBrawlVIII and the challenger to WCW World Heavyweight Champion Sting. Let’s go to the ring to Michael Buffer for the introductions of our main event. Grade: 79 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="qwzxSYU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qwzxSYU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Buffer introduces Page first who comes out with a huge ovation from the crowd. We see his wife, Kimberly, sitting at ringside. Buffer then introduces Sting who drops from the ceiling into the center of the ring. He nods at Page as he takes off his harness. The two walk to the center of the ring, shake hands, go back to their corner’s and the bell sounds. Page comes out with a running dropkick flooring the champion and then nails a stiff lariat for a two count. Sting responds with some stiff punches backing Page up into the a corner and then chopping away at the challenger before scaling the ropes to do the top rop punches…Page grabs him and throws him to powerbomb but Sting grabs Page’s head and turns it into a facebuster. Cover…1…2..kick out by the challenger. Sting goes for the Scorpion but, Page is able to quickly squirm away and bails to the floor. Sting bounces off the ropes and scales over the ropes in a cross body onto the challenger on the floor and begins pounding his head onto the floor mat. Tempers flare and the two begin to brawl a bit on the floor as the ref just lets it go. They go up the aisle where Page is able to land a suplex onto the hard floor. But when he gabs Sting for the Diamond Cutter, Sting reverses it and delivers a Scorpio Death Drop. The champion lifts the challenger up into a fireman’s carry and takes him to ringside and disposes of him. Sting gets into the ring as the ref counts and taunts Page by suggesting with his hands that Page should get up and get into the ring. At the count of 9, Page is able to stand and get in. Sting meets the challenger immediately and throws him into a corner. STINGER SPLASH. Sting locks in the Scorpion Deathlock in the center of the ring. Page screams and fights and literally scratches and claws as he drags both he and Sting to the ropes. The ref forces the champion to let go and Page has to use the ropes to help himself up. When Sting comes over to grab him….DIAMOND CUTTER! Page hits his move out of nowhere. The challenger covers…1…..2….STING KICKS OUT. Page cant believe it and goes for it again but, Sting reverses it and nails the Scorpion Deathlock. Cover…1…..2…..3. Winner and still WCW World Heavyweight Champion: Sting Grade: 78 </div></blockquote> Following the match, an exhausted Sting helps Page up. He offers his hand in friendship and in respect. Page shakes it and the belt is handed to the champion. Sting raises Page’s hand as the crowd cheers and applauds. The two exit the ring together and walk up the aisle. They turn around to face the crowd one more time. Sting takes a step back to let Page have his moment….*CRACK* - Scott Hall nails Sting from behind. Page turns around and attacks and that brings out Nash and Syxx who beat him down. Sting and Page are then decimated with Page given the Outsider’s Edge on the announce stage. Nash then Jackknife’s Sting through the hard announce desk. The champion and his vanquished challenger are destroyed. Nash, Hall, Syxx take spray paint and spray paint “Wolfpac” on the video walls and the last image we see is of Page and Sting out as SuperBrawl goes off the air. Grade: 88 Overall Show Grade: 84

Pipers Pit · March 7, 2018

<div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="d3SHdss.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/d3SHdss.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <img alt="rrPX9e2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rrPX9e2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GDGiR58.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GDGiR58.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="9IQREL9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9IQREL9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5bJ1Ac1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5bJ1Ac1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rfjm4H7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rfjm4H7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The show opens with a video montage showing how we got here, specifically focusing on DX versus Owen Hart and a mystery partner, and Stone Cold Steve Austin defending the Intercontinental championship versus Vader. Grade: 100 <img alt="5onGaIq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5onGaIq.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="1qZPUqg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1qZPUqg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="mLSbjpc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mLSbjpc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5kM5ykY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5kM5ykY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><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 and Road Dogg begin the match and it goes back and forth with both sides controlling a few minutes at a time. Half way through the match the Godwinns find their momentum and begin to really take it to the Tag Team Champions. Henry gets tagged back in and hits a few power moves on Road Dogg, most noteworthy, a big shoulder block off the middle rope. Road Dogg is dazed and Henry signals he’s ready to put an end to this match. Henry picks up his opponent and hoists him on his shoulder for what looks like a powerslam when Billy Gunn, who had grabbed one of the title belts off the time keeper’s table enters the ring and blatantly hits Henry in the back of the head with it. Winners by Disqualification: The Godwinns Grade: 66 </div></blockquote> <img alt="5onGaIq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5onGaIq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="1qZPUqg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1qZPUqg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="mLSbjpc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mLSbjpc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="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" /> With Henry down the Outlaws focus on Phinneas on the outside of the ring, beating him down with a double team. Then they seem to get an idea. Road Dogg begins climbing up to the top rope as Billy Gunn picks Phinneas up for a piledriver. Before Road Dogg can jump the LOD come running down the aisle. Hawk runs around the ring and clotheslines Gunn from behind as Animal slides into the ring and hits the ropes, crotching Road Dogg and causing him to fall off to the floor. The Champions are down and Phinneas has been saved. Grade: 62 <img alt="5onGaIq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5onGaIq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="5bJ1Ac1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5bJ1Ac1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rfjm4H7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rfjm4H7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Stone Cold Steve Austin is in his locker room when Vader bursts in and the two begin to brawl. Officials and referees rush into the room and force them to break it up but both men look ready to go to war tonight. Grade: 99 <img alt="5onGaIq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5onGaIq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <img alt="xVQvRIN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xVQvRIN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="LGl8Bm5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LGl8Bm5.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="IEDelWf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IEDelWf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> It is Mankind who defends the title in this rematch and the early moments are just a brawl as the champion and challenger fight all around the ring. When the referee isn’t looking Luna gets involved, attacking Mankind from behind, which is enough to distract and allow Goldust to rush him from behind and shove Mankind into the ring steps. Back in the ring, Goldust focuses on the left leg which took the brunt of the steps. The attacks are so ferocious that the referee steps in to check the leg when Mankind can’t seem to put weight on it. Goldust gets back in and keeps attacking but every time he seems to have Mankind in some kind of submission like a half crab, the champion reaches the bottom rope, crawling away to try and get some breathing room. Goldust grabs his leg and pulls him back to the middle of the ring which proves to be his downfall. When he reaches down to grab Mankind by the hair, the champion lunges forward with the Mandible Claw hitting his target. Goldust immediate falls, writhing in pain and contorting his body but he is nowhere near the ropes and as Mankind puts more of his weight down on the challenger Goldust has no option other than to submit. Winner by Submission and still WWF European Champion: Mankind Grade: 88 </div></blockquote> <img alt="5onGaIq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5onGaIq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="IEDelWf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IEDelWf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RYdUSvF.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RYdUSvF.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="eGPagpa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eGPagpa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> As Marlena and Luna approach Goldust he shrugs them both off and angrily leaves the ring. The camera can pick up him saying that he doesn’t know who he is anymore before he heads up the ramp, leaving them both behind. Grade: 67 <img alt="5onGaIq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5onGaIq.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" /> Backstage we find D-Generation X who appear to be in very good mood. Michaels keeps listening to his watch and asks Helmsley how much time is left. Helmsley says not long because the more they hear tick tock the less time Owen Hart has to find a partner. Nobody will join up with him because nobody is stupid enough to cross Vince McMahon and Owen Hart isn’t worth anyone’s job. So tonight it will be D-Generation X against Owen Hart and one thing will be clear….he ain’t making it to WrestleMania. Grade: 100 <img alt="5onGaIq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5onGaIq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The NWA faction is in the ring, Cornette pacing with nervousness when Paul Heyman comes out to the stage. <img alt="bTNlGOT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bTNlGOT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Heyman says that it’s time to get extreme! The ECW theme hits and his men come down through the crowd. <img alt="Bj8R8yO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Bj8R8yO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Utfbxev.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Utfbxev.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" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <img alt="8PABBv9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8PABBv9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="3fZJdHI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3fZJdHI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dXZgVBd.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dXZgVBd.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5kM5ykY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5kM5ykY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Bj8R8yO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Bj8R8yO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Utfbxev.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Utfbxev.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" /> The NWA’ers don’t look too happy about seeing who their opponents are. RVD begins the match against Jarrett and the ECW crew quickly takes the momentum keeping him in their corner and working him over to the crowd’s delight. Jarrett finally escapes the Sandman and makes the tag to Windham who along with Bradshaw turn the tables the keep Sandman in their own corner. This works until Sandman makes a break for the corner after double clotheslining the Blackjacks and tags in Taz but Jarrett had the referee distracted and he didn’t see the tag. Jarrett and the Blackjacks get Sandman back in their corner and work him over. Jarrett gets back in the ring and is setting up for his Reverse Russian Leg Sweep when Sandman mule kicks him with a low blow, unseen by the referee and dives to tag in RVD. Van Dam is on fire as he blasts both Blackjacks then goes to work on Jarrett, flooring him time and against. He hits several high flying moves followed by Rolling Thunder. His partners know what he has planned as he begins climbing to the top and Taz and Sandman rush around the ring and begin brawling with the Blackjacks. As the referee turns his attention to the outside a masked figure jumps the railing and climbs to the apron to shove RVD off the top, crashing to the mat. When the figure jumps down Heyman approached from behind and pulls the mask off and looks stunned. <img alt="ykB0lpe.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ykB0lpe.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Former NWA World Champion Tommy Wildfire Rich is revealed as the masked man and he lays Heyman out with a right hand. In the ring Jarrett quickly picks up Van Dam to his feet and delivers the RRLS. Cornette gets the referee’s attention and he turns away from the brawl to count 123. Winners by Pinfall: Jeff Jarrett and the Blackjacks Grade: 69 </div></blockquote> <img alt="5onGaIq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5onGaIq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="ykB0lpe.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ykB0lpe.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" /> We see a replay of former NWA World Champion Tommy Rich appearing out of nowhere to assist Jeff Jarrett and the Blackjacks in winning their match. Grade: 55 <img alt="5onGaIq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5onGaIq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <img alt="yUdCB6I.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yUdCB6I.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="5bJ1Ac1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5bJ1Ac1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5kM5ykY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5kM5ykY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rfjm4H7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rfjm4H7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Vader comes out first and he’s only half way down the ramp when Austin runs out and attacks him from behind. The earlier brawl is back on but it’s Austin who’s the aggressor. He whips Vader with the title belt before dropping it and charging the bigger man but Vader catches him and rams him spine first into the ring post. Picking up Austin he shoves him into the ring and follows, going to work by battering the champion with heavy strikes. Vader keeps the attacks up but when he misses a running clothesline, Austin finds a second wind and backs Vader up into the corner with punches, kicks, and chops before unleashing a barrage of stomps, stopping momenttarily to flip him off, befotre finishing with one final stomp. Austin moves to the opposite corner and charges in but Vader shows surprising speed and springs up, flattening Austin. He then drops a few heacvy elbows before dragging Austin to the corner for a Vader Bomb. Vader climbs to the second rope, bounding for a moment before jumping off but Austin moves and Vader bellyflops. Getting to his feet, Vader is still staggered and Austin takes advantage, throwing three straight right hands, then delivering a kick to the gut and hitting the Stone Cold Stunner. Vader is down and Austin makes the cover for the win. Winner and still WWF Intercontinental Champion: Stone Cold Steve Austin Grade: 82</div></blockquote> <img alt="5onGaIq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5onGaIq.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" /> As the crowd cheers, Austin climbs the ropes, holding his fists in the air to celebrate his title defense. Grade: 86 <img alt="5onGaIq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5onGaIq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="YtFobLO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YtFobLO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="B13ZKIH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/B13ZKIH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="1SVtqnJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1SVtqnJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Backstage we see into Vince McMahon’s office. Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco are with him and they’re watching Austin’s celebration. McMahon looks so sickened he gets up and walks out of the room in disgust. Grade: 75 <img alt="5onGaIq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5onGaIq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="jpGiFf5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jpGiFf5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="iYCbZUE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iYCbZUE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="AwLQevZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AwLQevZ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="D5L9Q0A.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/D5L9Q0A.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="TIKf0Zl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TIKf0Zl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vG2xh4U.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vG2xh4U.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> A video is shown explaining how the interaction between The Undertaker, Kane, and the Nation of Domination has led to this point. Grade: 79 <img alt="5onGaIq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5onGaIq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44224" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <img alt="jpGiFf5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jpGiFf5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="iYCbZUE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iYCbZUE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="AwLQevZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AwLQevZ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="D5L9Q0A.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/D5L9Q0A.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5kM5ykY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5kM5ykY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="TIKf0Zl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TIKf0Zl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vG2xh4U.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vG2xh4U.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The Nation is already in the ring when the lights go out before we hear the theme of the Undertaker. When he’s half way down the ramp the stage explodes in fire as Kane’s music plays and he and Paul Bearer come out. The brothers enter the ring together and to say that the Nation is a little freaked out is an understatement but Farooq holds them together. The action is back and forth with the Nation hammering away at the Undertaker while Kane waits for the tag. Farooq shows his strength by picking up the Undertaker to deliver a Dominator but Undertaker kicks out at two. They continue to work him over with constant tags but eventually the Undertaker breaks free from Kama and makes the tag. Kane comes in and is unstoppable. He chokeslams Kama, D’lo, Rock, and Farooq in succession before charging at the first two and sending them over the top rope with a double clothesline. He follows them to the outside and when D’Lo and Kama stagger to their feet he grabs both by the throat and delivers a double chokeslam through the announcer’s table. Turning his attention back to the ring, he climbs back in and immediately goes to work on Farooq. When he’s sufficiently worn down Kane tags the Undertaker back in. As the Undertaker steps through the ropes Kane throws a crippling right hand to his temple. Undertaker is staggered and catches another. He can barely stay on his feet when Kane scoops him up and delivers a Tombstone. He then tosses Farooq on top of his brother and looms in the ring as the referee who’s looking terrified counts to three. Winners by Pinfall: The Nation of Domination Grade: 86 </div></blockquote> <img alt="5onGaIq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5onGaIq.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="TIKf0Zl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TIKf0Zl.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" /> As the Nation clears the ring, Kane isn’t done. He retrieves a chair from outside and gets back in the ring. When Undertaker gets to his feet, Kane cracks him right over the head with it. Blood begins running down Taker’s face from a particularly bad laceration on the crown of his head. Kane whacks him with the chair across the back a few times, before picking him up and delivering a Tombstone on the chair. He stands over the Undertaker before raising his arms and drops them causing fire to erupt from the corners as Paul Bearer shouts his approval from the outside. Grade: 91 <img alt="5onGaIq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5onGaIq.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" /> Owen Hart is in the locker room. Michael Cole comes over and asks him the match tonight and if he’s found a partner. Owen says no and that he knows why. Everyone is afraid of Vince McMahon and losing their job if they team with him. But that’s fine. He’ll fight Michaels and Helmsley by himself tonight and when he makes one of them tap out to the Sharpshooter it’ll just be practice for what he’s going to do at WrestleMania when he becomes the WWF Champion. Grade: 90 <img alt="5onGaIq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5onGaIq.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" /> Henry’s anger over what happened to Sable has not abated and as soon as the bell rings he after Mero who keeps dipping out to ringside which does nothing to improve Henry’s mood. Henry gives chase finally and Mero slips back in and ambushes him. Mero keeps to his plan and makes sure that Henry is grounded. But no matter what he does he can’t get a pinfall as Henry powers out of every attempt. <img alt="Pn0OAQe.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Pn0OAQe.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> About half way through the match Sable carefully makes her way to ringside. Mero slides out and screams at her to leave. Henry collects himself and follows but Mero sees him and puts Sable in front of him as a shield. Mero quickly shoves Sable into Henry, sliding back in the ring. Henry catches her and begins climbing back into the ring. With the referee checking on Sable, he doesn’t see Mero reach into his fights and slip something onto his hand before punching Henry in the side of the head as he’s stepping back between the ropes. Mero makes the cover and gets the win. Winner by pinfall: Marc Mero Grade: 55</div></blockquote> <img alt="5onGaIq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5onGaIq.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" /> As Marc Mero bounds around the ring in celebration Sable looks dejected. She doesn’t have long to react though as he leaves the ring, grabbing her arm and pulls her along to the back as Henry begins to wake up with the referee’s help. Grade: 63 <img alt="5onGaIq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5onGaIq.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 take a moment to hype the biggest moment of the year, WrestleMania IV which will be taking place in Boston, Massachusetts. They go on to say we know the main event with Shawn Michaels defending against Owen Hart but the main event is next and with the bad blood it may be possible either man won’t make it to the big show. <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="h9DoSNY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/h9DoSNY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Grade: 99 <img alt="5onGaIq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5onGaIq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> D-Generation X comes down to the ring, very cocky. They wait for Owen Hart who comes down next but he stops at the end of the ramp at ringside. Michaels yells at him that he’s on his own now when the crowd comes alive. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0VGD01VrjI4?rel=0" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/0VGD01VrjI4?rel=0"</a> frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> <img alt="GqMgEEK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GqMgEEK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Rowdy Roddy Piper comes down but he’s not jovial and smiling He’s got a hardened stare on his face as he walks down to meet Hart at ringside before they both enter the ring, going nose to nose with their opponents. Hart with Michaels, Piper with Helmsley. The referee gets between and both teams go to their corners. <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="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="5kM5ykY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5kM5ykY.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="GqMgEEK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GqMgEEK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Hart and Michaels begin the match each tearing into the other with all they have. The dislike between the men is evident but thanks to some underhanded tactics Michaels takes control and with the help of Chyna and Helmsley. Hart is punished for the next few minutes but when Helmsley whips him into the ropes Hart reverses it and upon Helmsley’s return jumps up and hits a hurricanrana. Crawling to his corner he makes the tag to Piper which Helmsley noticed when he gets back to his knees and suddenly he has his hands up asking for a timeout. Piper’s reply is just a solid open hand slap to his face. Helmsley’s eyes fill with rage as he springs up and the fight is on. They brawl around the ring with each man getting in some good shots. Helmsley tags in Michaels who is immediately floored by a right hand, he gets up and is met with another, then another. Michaels goes to the outside to regroup but Piper reaches through as the champ is conversing with Chyna and grabs Michaels by the hair pulling him back into the ring. Piper seems to have it going his way when he telegraphs a backdrop and Michaels makes him pay with an elbow to the back of his head. Dragging Piper to his corner, D-Generation X double, and at times triple teams Piper over the next couple minutes. Piper breaks free when, unseen by the official he hits a low blow on Helmsley and slowly makes his way back to his corner where he tags in Hart. Hart hits the ring and immediately begins wearing out Helmsley with a series of snap suplexes, and dropkicks. Helmsley stumbles to his corner and tags Michaels back in but Helmsley doesn’t leave, instead they double team Hart which brings Piper back in and all four men are at it. As Helmsley and Piper tumble out of the ring and Hart has the upper hand on Michaels, Hart runs to the ropes when Chyna trips him. He turns on her and grabs her by the hair. The referee is fighting to release her when she clubs Hart in the side of the head with a forearm. He lets go of her, staggering back holding the side of his head and when he turns, Michaels hits Sweet Chin Music. Meanwhile Chyna runs around and shoves Piper from behind sending him into the ring post. Michaels makes the cover and the referee counts to three. Winners by Pinfall: Shawn Michaels and Triple H Grade: 98 </div></blockquote> <img alt="5onGaIq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5onGaIq.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="9IQREL9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9IQREL9.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" /> As D-Generation X escapes the ring and celebrates, Hart checks on Piper. Michaels taunts Hart holding the title towards him before moving it back. With Piper coming to, he looks sullen and disappointed but to DX they’re on top of the world. Grade: 83 Overall: 96

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