The Journal Of: Eric Bischoff

bonnie · September 23, 2018

MAIN EVENT

WCW World Heavyweight Title:

The Rock

Diamond Dallas Page

Bret "Hitman" Hart

Chris Jericho

United States Title:

Buff Bagwell ©

Tag Team Title:

The Dudley Boys

Sting

Television Title:

Shane Douglas ©

- What match will be first? Tv title

- What match will be the highest rated? The ME

- What match will be lowest rated? tag title match

- How many titles changes will there be? 2

Henderson · September 27, 2018

<div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="ghtdGxq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ghtdGxq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Sunday Week 4, July 2002</div> Here I am just hours away from my first pay per view event, back with WCW. So many thoughts are going through my head and most of them are out of my control. I've gotten everything set up until now. The matches are set. The ring and stage are constructed. Hell, there's even some fans outside already, waiting to get into the building. There's a ton of hype and a ton of speculation. Hopefully I do my job and get people interested. Hopefully the talent does their job and pulls off the ideas. I have every bit of confidence in them all that they will be able to do that. Ever since I've come back, they've all shown a tremendous amount of drive and determination. I think I proved a lot of people wrong by what I had started to do with the NWA and what I was wanting to do with RF. Speaking of RF, I found it pretty funny that Ted Turner was named the head booker. Despite having no experience in booking, I don't look for Ted to fail. I reached out to him, as I only saw it fitting that since we were starting a WCW Hall of Fame that he should be the very first inductee. Without Ted Turner there is no WCW, plain and simple. I saw it equally important that Harlem Heat was inducted as the first tag team to be entered. Booker T may still be wrestling, and for another company at that, but Stevie Ray has retired. I don't want my Hall of Fame to be full of people who are still active wrestlers. Thinking back on those two reminded me a lot of the many faces that've come and gone in WCW. It reminded me of a conversation I had just very recently with someone....... <div style="text-align:center;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44482" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div>- Eric Bischoff is sitting in his office in Atlanta, pen in hand, eye glasses on his face, and going over papers. He's looking at them intently when - ****** Knocking on the door ***** - In walks an unknown person to us, but completely known to Bischoff. A smile on his face, Eric stands up behind his desk as the person approaches. Eric extends his hand as the handshake is received. - Bischoff: Hey! Thanks for coming, I know it was kind of short notice but I knew you were in the area. Person: No problem, B. I've been meaning to have a talk with you lately anyway about contract negotiations. I know you're aware of the WWE offer. Bischoff: I am. In fact, that's why I wanted you to come in here today. We need to discuss it. Person: Look Eric, I know they're offering me a lot of money but I wanted to see what kind of counter-offer you were going to give me and what you were gonna include in it. I'm thinking that I'm gonna need a reduced schedule and probably something on top of the PPV percentage. Now, it's not anything too crazy but I think it's pretty reasonable. Bischoff: Well before we get too far into it, I want to have a very clear discussion with you. I'm not going to match the offer from WWE. Person: What??? You gotta be kidding, right? Bischoff: Actually, I'm not. Look, it's a good offer. You've got a lot of great deals out of that. I could offer it, but quite frankly, that's a lot of money I'd be giving up and it's money that I probably need to use elsewhere. It's nothing against you, trust me. It's just that things aren't like they used to be. I have to make tough decisions. This is my company now and it's my company to lose and that's simply something I will not allow to happen. Not only that, but there's really not much else I can do with you. Maybe in a few years when you're finished in the ring, you can come back for commentary, but right now there's a direction I'm wanting to go and I don't want you just sitting and being wasted. Person: I thought for sure you would at least offer me something. I've put a lot of time in here. Honestly, I've seen what they're doing with guys that leave here and go there. They're sitting. Look at Goldberg, a ton of money, a ton of perks, but he's not doing a damn thing. Bischoff: Which is why I'm not going to waste any of it. If you don't want to take their deal, don't take it. You have enough money in the bank to live. You don't have to work. Even if you did take it, just like you said, you'd be getting paid to sit at home. Person: That isn't want I wanna do though, Eric. I've got a lot of good mileage left in me, I just don't get why you don't see that. Bischoff: I know you do, but just not in the direction I'm headed. Look, you want an offer, fine, I'll give you an offer, but you aren't going to take it. Person: Shoot.... Bischoff: I'll offer you the same as your current contract. Person: Oh come on Eric! That's a joke and you know it! Bischoff: It's not a joke and I'm not being a smart ass. I'm serious. I'm not going to increase the amount. So if you want to work for me so badly, you'd take it. Person: I guess I gotta do what I gotta do then and see how life is up North. It's really no hard feelings though, just business. Bischoff: No, not at all. You're still a tremendous talent and I wish you the best of luck. I'm not going to make you look like a fool before your exit either. I wouldn't do that to you. Person: I know you wouldn't Eric. Alright, I'm gonna go and sign their contract and send it back. Are you sure???? Bischoff: I'm sure. Person: Alright, peace out, B. It's been real.</div></div><div></div></blockquote></div> I can't sit and think about that for too long though, I have a show that I need to finish getting set up. Tonight is gonna be one hell of a night...

Henderson · September 28, 2018

<div style="text-align:center;">http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/WCW/WCWBashAtTheBeach3_zpsrpioyezz.jpg WCW Presents: Bash at the Beach Sunday Week 4, July 2002 Pepsi Center - Denver, CO Attendance: 18,007 (SELL OUT!) http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/WCW/The%20Rock%2099_zps914cyznh.jpg Before any of the pleasantries and celebration can begin for the kickoff of WCW's Bash at the Beach, cameras are brought backstage to the loading dock area. A backstage announcer catches up to the Rock as he's entering the building. With a suitcase over his shoulder, sunglasses, and a black vest, The Rock looks completely disturbed as the announcer approaches him and asks if he has anything to say before his match tonight. <div style="text-align:center;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44482" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div>Does the Rock have anything to say??? Of course The Rock has something to say, you nitwit! Look at you, running all up at the Rock. You got your little microphone in your hand, your stupid little button-up shirt buttoned all the way up...Up to the very top. Look at you! You look like a little dweeb! You got your hair combed all just right, you're ready, aren't you?! READY! Yeah, I'll bet...But the Rock couldn't give two cra...No, The Rock couldn't give 5 craps if you're ready or not just like The Rock doesn't give a crap if Scott Steiner's ready tonight! Scott Steiner, Big Poppa Pump, Big Bad Booty Daddy, whatever name you decide to give yourself, IT DOESN'T MATTER! Because the fact of the matter is, The Rock is going to go down this hallway, The Rock is gonna go in The Rock's single dressing room because the Rock SURE as hell isn't gonna share a locker room with any of the other jackasses around here, The Rock is gonna get dressed in the Rock's gear, The Rock's gonna do a few stretches, maybe even get a couple of Scott Steiner's freaks to warm up, The Rock's gonna walk to the ring and then The Rock's gonna LAY THE SMACKDOWN ON SCOTT STEINER'S BLOWN UP OVERSIZED ASS!!!!! Now, is that good enough for you?!?! The Rock's got more important things to do! <div style="text-align:left;">Rating: A*</div></div></div><div></div></blockquote></div> WCW Television Title: http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/WCW/WCW%20Television_zpsvutireur.jpg http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/Claudio%20Castagnoli%203_zpsv5wbj546.jpgvshttp://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/WCW/Shane%20Douglas%208_zpsgmcjn5mv.jpg© The first match of the night excites the crowd as Claudio Castagnoli first comes out. Double C is looking pretty confident as Douglas walks out, the WCW TV title gleaming in the lights as he walks to the ring. A completely confident Shane Douglas steps in the ring and simply laughs at Claudio who silently stands in the corner. The referee checks both competitors for illegal objects and the match begins. They tie up first and Douglas, the veteran in the match, backs Claudio into the corner. It appears to be a clean break before Douglas catches Claudio with a kick to the gut, doubling over the Swiss superstar. Douglas continues to work away in the corner ending with an eye gouge that he holds until the referee gets to 5, warning Douglas to break it or suffer a disqualification. Douglas sends Claudio into the ropes who bounces back, ducking under a wild swing by Douglas who attempts a clothesline. On the reverse, Claudio leaps and catches Douglas with a flying body press. The surprised champion is down and we have the first pin attempt of the night. The referee counts 2 3/4 before Douglas kicks out. A shocked Douglas kneels, wide-eyed and he can't believe he was caught off guard. Claudio just stands in the corner with a huge grin on his face, putting his fingers up to tell Douglas that he was this close to dethroning the TV Champ. Douglas quickly rolls out of the ring to collect himself as the referee begins the count. After a few seconds, Douglas rolls back in and begins to take control of the match again, slowing it down. But each time Douglas would slow down to his pace, Claudio would catch him off guard, seeming to one-up the champion which caused him to be furious. Claudio was able to gain an advantage and caught Douglas with a beautiful looking drop kick. Claudio quickly went for another pin but Douglas kicked out at 2. The match continued to go back and forth and it seemed that for any offense Douglas had, Claudio was able to counter it and while he never had a long dominant spot in the match, he was able to quickly counter and keep Douglas on his toes. After getting to a point where Douglas was beaten down enough, Claudio attempted to go for his Piledriver finishing move. Claudio lifted Douglas but Douglas thrashed his feet, getting back down to the mat. Douglas went for a backdrop on Claudio, who was standing too close to the ropes. Claudio flipped himself over the top rope and landed feet-first onto the apron. When Douglas turned, Claudio sprung, going for a sunset flip. Douglas was able to counter that, hooking Claudio's legs and leaning forward. That wasn't enough though for the reigning TV Champion as he grabbed forward with one arm, latching onto the ropes. The referee counted the pin for Douglas who never saw him holding onto the bottom rope! Shane Douglas didn't stick around for very long, exiting the ring and grabbing his TV title before heading back up the ramp. <div style="text-align:left;">Winner: Shane Douglas Rating: B</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44482" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/WCW/Chris%20Jericho%202k2_zpsngnxo7of.jpg vs http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/Bobby%20Roode_zps9bjspofj.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> Chris Jericho and Bobby Roode are up next. Jericho looked less than thrilled to be a part of this matchup, which only happened because Jericho was complaining about his streak of being left off of WCW's monthly shows. The announcers mention that Bobby Roode has much more to prove here than Jericho does, but a loss for Jericho would be much more severe for him rather than Roode. In any case, Roode was the clear less-experienced worker as Jericho was able to counter most everything he attempted. One bright spot of the match was when Roode caught Jericho with a powerslam off the ropes out of nowhere. The crowd became re-energized in the match on the near fall but so did Jericho, who returned with a new-looking fury in his eyes. After seeing that toying with his opponent nearly cost him the match, Jericho wasted little more time. After hitting a spinning back kick, Jericho launched himself off the ropes and hit the Lionsault. Rather than attempting a pin, Jericho got right back up and locked in a painful-looking Liontamer, to which Roode quickly tapped out. Winner: Chris Jericho Rating: B</div></blockquote> Please Forgive Me... http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/WCW/Gene%20Okerlund%202_zpsjqudleqv.jpghttp://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/WCW/Sting%2032_zpsoqwjagtc.jpg Gene Okerlund is backstage and standing beside him is none other than the Stinger. Sting stands brooding beside Mean Gene who introduces the Franchise. After telling Sting that in recent years, he's not quite sure how to take Sting. The once loved fan-favorite now would rather hang around the like of Raven, Macho Man Randy Savage and such, turning his back on the fans, his best friend Lex Luger and denying the assistance of those willing to help him like AJ Styles. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44482" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Gene, I'm not going to acknowledge those horrible things you have to say about me. What I am going to do, is right now apologize for what I am about to do to AJ Styles. AJ's a young kid but with that youth comes inexperience. Gene, simply put, he doesn't know when to be quiet. So. AJ. I'm sorry for what's going to happen to you. It isn't my fault....</div> <div style="text-align:left;">Rating: A</div></div></blockquote> Tag Title Match: http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/WCW/WCW%20World%20Tag_zpsys8jwjaj.jpg http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/WCW/D-Von%202002_zpsobmpuyu1.jpghttp://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/WCW/Bubba%20Ray%202002_zpsbfvvaxdx.jpg vs http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/WCW/Curt%20Hennig20_zpsxashytxi.jpghttp://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/WCW/Barry%20Windham_zpsj74jnj1s.jpg The much anticipated tag team title match is up and this features two teams that have been a thorn in each's side. Curt Hennig and Barry Windham have set their place in the history of the WCW tag team division and the Dudley's look to claim their own. During the majority of the night, Barry Windham remained mostly silent while Hennig did most of the trash talk. Bubba Dudley was able to hold his own though in terms of trash talk and both Dudley's did well as far as in-ring work and holding their own to the two veterans. Windham utilized more rest holds while Hennig relied on impact moves, drop kicks and dirty tactics of course. The Dudley's used their strength to their advantage and it was a decent match technically despite being heavy on the brawling. The Dudley's ended up getting an advantage late in the match but made the mistake of attempting to involve their trademark tables. While D-Von, at the request of Bubba, got the table, the Dudley's set up to put Windham through. This allowed Hennig to hit bubba in the back of the head with one of the tag title belts while the referee was distracted, attempting to get D-Von to leave the table. Windham collapsed on an unconscious Bubba to pick up the win, albeit a tainted one. <div style="text-align:left;">Winners: West Texas Rednecks Rating: B-</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44482" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/WCW/Hulk%20Hogan%202K2%20alt_zpspypht5bw.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> Hollywood Hogan is backstage walking the halls, taunting various backstage workers and telling them to get out of his way. As Hogan continues, he comes up on something that catches his attention, causing him to lift his sunglasses to get an unobstructed view..... http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/Brock%20Lesnar%201_zpsfjyijfw6.jpg Brock Lesnar is in the hallway warming up for his match against Bret Hart. Hogan looks at Lesnar who by now has stopped, noticing Hogan approaching. His manager, Paul Heyman, doesn't seem to be around at the moment, leaving the two men standing alone. Hogan: Yo, what's happening brother. I used to talk all the time about the 24 inch pythons, but you might have me beat by a couple of inches, my man. I gotta tell ya, I'm pretty impressed by what I've seen out of you so far and I'll give you a tip. It helps to make the right connections around here, if you know what I mean. I know you're the kinda guy that likes to run solo, but make sure you connect yourself with the right people, dude. As for that nobody Bret Hart.....Well, you aren't going to have a problem with him but just in case anyone else wants to stick their nose in your business, I'll be keepin' my eye out, brother. Hogan gives Lesnar a slap on the chest and walks off, not giving Lesnar any time to respond. It doesn't appear that he was planning on it, though, as Lesnar just nods his head and resumes his warmup. <div style="text-align:left;">Rating: A</div></div></blockquote> WCW United States Championship: http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/WCW/WCW%20US_zpseq8zddga.jpg http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/WCW/TJ%20Wilson_zpsp8kwqe4x.jpg vs http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/WCW/BuffBagwell2_zpsqizosnab.jpg Buff Bagwell is looking to retain the US championship against TJ Wilson, who's been on fire as of late and looking to prove himself by capturing singles gold for the first time in his career. On the flip side, Bagwell is looking to continue his unlikely title reign after suffering a broken neck in a match with Ric Flair in June 2000. Bagwell was out for over one year, finally getting back into the ring in September 2001. He has been on fire all year long so far after capturing the US title. TJ used his crazy speed to his advantage and Bagwell used his strength to his. As soon as TJ would gain momentum with his quickness, Bagwell would find a way to clock him to the "OOOOOH's" of the crowd. Not only did this match highlight TJ Wilson's ability and near guarantee to play a big role in WCW, but it also showcased Buff Bagwell's surprised talent. Bagwell was never viewed as a very good in-ring worker but it's clear that his rehabilitation and time off served him well. Despite TJ's high-flying catching Buff off guard several times, Bagwell was able to put him away and successfully defend his title after connecting with the Blockbuster. <div style="text-align:left;">Winner: Buff Bagwell Rating: B</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44482" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/WCW/AJ%20Styles%204_zpss38wco7c.jpg vs http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/WCW/Sting%2032_zpsoqwjagtc.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> The fans are ready to go for this next match as AJ Styles makes his way out first. AJ stands in the ring and waits for Sting to emerge. Sting's music plays but he never walks out. The music fades out as the production staff starts it again, thinking that maybe Sting just was delayed for some reason. The lights dim, shrouding the arena in a dim light, his theme plays and plays again but no Sting comes out onto the stage. AJ Styles questions the referee what the hold-up is but he's got no answers either, just shrugging his shoulders and holding up his hands. The announce booth questions that maybe Sting saw the light, so to speak, and doesn't want to face AJ after all. All the questions are finally laid to rest after Sting emerges... But he doesn't emerge from the back onto the stage. Sting emerges from under the ring and behind AJ, who is standing facing the stage. Despite the roars from the crowd and the cries to get his attention, AJ remains ignorant to Sting rolling into the ring behind him. Sting gets up onto his feet and slowly stalks up behind AJ. There's no movement from Sting, no words uttered. The referee can't even warn AJ as his attention is toward the stage also. Sting's music finally cuts off but the lights remain dimmed. Flashes from thousands of cameras are going off, creating a surreal moment. Sting finally takes a baseball bat from the sleeve of his long coat and slowly looks it up and down, making sure it's the appropriate, non-blemished weapon of choice. Everyone is anticipating what Sting will do. Will he tap him on the shoulder?? Will he just attack him from behind with the bat? Sting doesn't choose either option. Instead, Sting takes in a big breath of air and blows it out to the back of AJ's head. The sudden gust of wind catches his attention as he finally turns to see Sting standing there. Before AJ can say anything and fast as lightning, Sting takes the bat and shoves it into the stomach of AJ Styles. As he gasps for air, Sting then hits AJ in the leg with the bat, causing him to crash to the mat. Sting viciously assaults AJ with the bat, again and again. Cheers then begin to fill the arena and the announcers question what they could be cheering about. http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/WCW/Lex%20Luger%202_zpszuiyq3hl.jpg Lex Luger runs out and is running toward the ring with a head full of steam. Luger slides in and right about that time, Sting collects himself and exits the opposite side, wanting nothing to do with the Total Package. Luger goes up to the ropes and stalks Sting as he walks around the ring and toward the aisle way where he slowly backs his way toward the stage. Once Luger's sure Sting won't be attempting another attack, he turns to check on AJ Styles and gets him to his feet. Luger checks on AJ and it appears that AJ's somehow managed to escape any kind of serious injury after that horrid attack. Sting has disappeared in the back and the referee calls for no contest. <div style="text-align:left;">Rating: A</div></div></blockquote> http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/WCW/Bret%20Hart%2013_zpsggthy1ss.jpgvshttp://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/Brock%20Lesnar%201_zpsfjyijfw6.jpg This match could be labeled as a "grudge match" despite the two very recently crossing paths. Brock Lesnar has been on a war path through WCW and looks to start it off against the Hitman. Lesnar was out first and stayed in the middle of the ring during Hart's entire entrance. As soon as Hart got his trademark leather jacket off and the bell sounded, Lesnar was like an animal let loose. Lesnar pummeled Bret with forearm shots until he battered him down in the middle of the ring. Once Hart was down, Lesnar mounted the Hitman and began to rain down haymakers. The referee attempted a couple different times to separate the two, only to have Lesnar give him a shove out of the way. Hart had eventually been busted open from all the closed-knuckle fists and with the referee unable to gain control, he had no choice but to call for the bell. With Lesnar now disqualified and the bell ringing, there was no deterrence for Lesnar to stop his assault and instead kept it going at the same pace. Officials flooded the ring and were eventually able to get Lesnar off of Hart and medics attended to him. Hart was escorted out of the ring by other staff as the remaining officials held Lesnar back. Hart may have won this match but he clearly did not come out in good shape. <div style="text-align:left;">Winner by Disqualification: Bret Hart Rating: B</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44482" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/WCW/DDP%202k1_zpslhd5euok.jpg vs http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/WCW/Randy%20Savage%2031_zpsjftpg9bv.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> DDP and Randy Savage are no strangers to one another. While this match may not have been as much fire as their confrontations from 1997, it still produced a good match that kept the crowd into it throughout. Lots of brawling and ringside fighting in this one. All in all, it was a typical, classic match that you would expect from two big named stars. Randy Savage used every opportunity he could to gain an advantage by cheating, whether it was eye pokes, low blows, or putting his feet on the ropes during a pin attempt. In the end, the Macho Man was able to put away the master of the Diamond Cutter when he hit the top rope elbow drop! <div style="text-align:left;">Winner: Randy Savage</div> Rating: B</div></blockquote> A Wild Night Even Wilder http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/Warrior%207_zpszqmfbg51.jpghttp://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/John%20Cena%202k2_zpsdz0ujkqy.jpg A break in the action would indicate that there is just that, no action. To the contrary though, as the announce booth is giving a run-down of the events to transpire thus far in the night and what we could expect in the main event that is due up next. We're taken backstage where John Cena and the Warrior are again in a wild, uncontained brawl. Officials, who have their work cut out for them tonight, are already flooded in the area and trying their best to separate the two. There's tons of yelling and chaos all throughout the backstage area as they eventually get them separated. Joey Styles suggests that these two need to be locked in an area where they can just have a last man standing brawl because they seem to just want to rip the other apart. <div style="text-align:left;">Rating: C+</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44482" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">WCW World Heavyweight Title:</div> http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/WCW/WCW%20World_zpsyz2mbseb.jpg http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/WCW/The%20Rock%2099_zps914cyznh.jpg vs http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad191/hendersonjon/WCW/Scott%20Steiner%207_zpsxkgqcgsq.jpg Now we get to the match that everyone has been buzzing about all night. The Rock comes out first to not much fanfare. He climbs the ropes and taunts out to the crowd and soaks in the atmosphere as he gets his first title opportunity since coming to WCW. The World Heavyweight Champion "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner comes out next to a flood of cheers from the crowd. Steiner stops at the top of the ramp to flex his huge bicep into the camera before finishing his walk to the ring. There, Steiner climbs to the second rope and flexes both biceps this time out to the crowd while thousands of flashes go through the crowd. After the music all stops and the crowd give a cheer of anticipation, Steiner and The Rock meet in the center of the ring, face to face. The bell sounds and the two men take a second to taunt the other. Their mouths are moving at what seems like record pace as they tell each other in their own words just what they plan on doing to the other. Rock is the first to break the staredown as he rears back with his arm extended and goes into attempt a punch on the World Champion. Steiner quickly blocks it and begins his own barrage of fists, stumbling the Rock back toward the ropes. The fans erupt in cheers as Steiner begins with his first offensive as he gets him pushed back to the ropes and Irish whips him into the opposite side of the ring. Rock rebounds straight into a Steinerline. The World Champion stands above the downed challenger who just stares up at him before rolling out of the ring and to the floor. The Rock takes a little break and takes a lap around the ring as Steiner pumps his arm up to his lips, giving his bicep a kiss. He then drops down to the mat to do some pushups, all while yelling at the Rock to bring it. Once The Rock gets back in the ring, the pace is able to be controlled by him a bit better. Rock ends up catching Steiner with a flurry of punches in the corner, reeling the World Champion. Rock pulled out as many moves as he could and eventually hit a shoulderbreaker on Steiner for a near fall. Steiner mounted his own comeback also which eventually saw him connect with a top rope Frankensteiner, something the crowd hasn't seen in a long time. Being beaten and worn out from the long match, Steiner was slow to get over to make a cover on the Rock who kicked out at 2 3/4. Steiner got to his feet slowly and grabbed the Rock, bringing him up to his feet also. Steiner pushes Rock into the ropes and goes to Irish whip him across but Rock reverses. On the rebound, The Rock catches Steiner with a big Spinebuster! Everyone, announcers included, thought The Rock was going to go for a cover but he bypass it and gets to his feet. The Rock looks out to the crowd and smells the air and takes in the boos. He steps to Steiner's head, kicks his arm in close to his body and begins to take off his elbow pad. The crowd knows what's coming next as all the cameras again start to flash. The Rock runs and bounces off the ropes......Bounces again and...... People's Elbow!!!! Rock goes for the pin......1.................................2................................ NO! Steiner had kicked out at the very last millisecond!! The Rock is stunned as well as the crowd, as they thought Steiner was out. The Rock begs with the referee to give him the 3 count but it was a failed effort. Not to be deterred though, the Rock signals that he's going to finish it all off now and become the next World Champion. He picks up Steiner and indicates he's going to go for the Rock Bottom but Steiner gets a surge of energy. He catches the Rock with a knee and looks like he's going to attempt the Steiner Screwdriver, a move that also hasn't been seen in awhile. Steiner gets the Rock in suplex position and goes to lift him but, unexpectedly, The Rock reverses and flips behind him. The Rock spins Steiner around and catches him in the Rock Bottom!!!!!!!! 1.................................. 2...................................................... 3!!!!!!! The Rock just pinned Scott Steiner to become the NEW WCW Heavyweight Champion! Elated, The Rock jumps up and the referee hands him the title belt. The crowd boo their displeasure but the Rock doesn't even seem to notice. He takes the title and looks at it before climbing the ropes to hold it up. Despite the boos, the Rock holds the title proudly and closes his eyes to soak in all the, what he imagines, support. Joey Styles, Paul Heyman, and Tony Shiavone all sign off and tell everyone to tune in tomorrow night on the WCW Network for Monday Nitro, as there's sure to be a ton of fallout from tonight's event!!! <div style="text-align:left;">Winner and NEW World Champion: The Rock</div> Rating: B</div></blockquote></div> <div style="text-align:left;">Overall Show Grade: B+ Rating: 2.27</div>

crackerjack · September 28, 2018

Solid stuff here Henderson. Guessing long term you've Rock/Sting in your sights (just a hunch).

Any chance you could post the full roster run down?

Henderson · October 5, 2018

<div style="text-align:center;">Roster Rundown

Blue font are Faces.

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The Rock

Main Eventers:

Bret Hart

Chris Jericho

Diamond Dallas Page

Hollywood Hogan

Lex Luger

Randy Savage

Raven

Ric Flair

Scott Hall

Scott Steiner

Sting

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Buff Bagwell

Upper Midcarders:

AJ Styles

Barry Windham

Bryan Clark

Bubba Ray Dudley

Curt Hennig

D-Von Dudley

Hugh Morrus

John Kronus

Kanyon

Kidman

Saturn

The Barbarian

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Shane Douglas

Midcarders:

Alex Wright

Bobby Roode

Brock Lesnar

Brian Adams

Brian Knobbs

Caprice Coleman

Christian York

Claudio Castagnoli

Eric Young

Ernest Miller

Glen Gilbertti

James Storm

John Cena

Joey Matthews

Jimmy Yang

Justin Credible

Kaz Hayashi

Marty Jannetty

Mike Awesome

Norman Smiley

Taz

TJ Wilson

The Warlord

Lower Midcarders

Brad Armstrong

Chris Harris

Doug Basham

Hernandez

Jamie Noble

Lash LeRoux

Mark Jindrak

Mike Sanders

Renee Dupree

Ricky Morton

Robert Gibson

Sean O'Haire

Shannon Moore

Steve Armstrong

Tracy Smothers

Openers:

Danny Basham

Homicide

Sylvan Grenier

Development:

Apolo

Charlie Haas

Chase Stevens

Chris Mordetzsky

Daffney

Johnny Stamboli

Rob Conway

Russ Haas

Stacey Keibler

Occasional Wrestlers:

Warrior

Managers:

Dawn Marie

Ivory

James Vandenberg

Jimmy Hart

Torrie Wilson

Non-Wrestlers:

Arn Anderson

Bobby Eaton

Charles Robinson

Eric Bischoff

Gene Okerlund

Joey Styles

Larry Zbyszko

Mark Curtis

Mickey Jay

Nick Patrick

Paul Heyman

Randy Anderson

Ted Dibiase

Tony Shiavone</div>

Henderson · October 5, 2018

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Monday Nitro Preview!

Main Event:

Sting & Raven vs AJ Styles & Lex Luger

Hugh Morrus vs Taz

The Warlord vs Mike Awesome

Jindrak & O'Haire vs Sudden Impact (Bryan Clark & Brian Adams)

Following the fallout from Bash at the Beach, you can bet all the stars will be on Nitro this Monday Night! Expect to hear from the new WCW World Heavyweight Champion The Rock and you can be sure that Scott Steiner won't be too far away!</div>

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