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World Championship Wrestling (7/94)

Style: Sports Entertainment

Size: National

Location: South East

Shows: WCW Saturday Night: Taped Thursday, Shown Saturday at 6:05 PM on TBS

WCW Main Event: Taped Friday, Shown Sundays at 7:05 on TBS

 

Promotion Pacts

Asistencia Asesoria y Administracion: Working agreement

New Japan Pro-Wrestling: Working agreement

World Wrestling Federation: War

 

CEO:

Eric Bischoff

 

Head Booker:

Ric Flair

 

Road Agents:

Dusty Rhodes

Jody Hamilton

Nick Bockwinkel

Pez Whatley

Harley Race

 

Officials:

Mickey Jay

Nick Patrick

Randy Anderson

Brady Boone

 

Current Champions:

WCW World Heavyweight Champion: Ric Flair

WCW United States Champion: Steve Austin

WCW World Tag Team Champions: Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan

World Television Champion: Lord Steven Regal

 

Main Event:

Hulk Hogan

Jim Duggan

Ricky Steamboat

Sting

The Guardian Angel

Ric Flair

Steve Austin

Terry Funk

Vader

 

Upper Midcard:

Arn Anderson

Brian Pillman

Cactus Jack

Dustin Rhodes

Johnny B. Badd

Kevin Sullivan

Brian Knobbs

Jerry Sags

Meng

Ron Simmons

Stevie Ray

 

Midcard:

Brad Armstrong

Brian Armstrong

Dave Sullivan

Marcus Alexander Bagwell

Scott Stud

The Patriot

Bobby Eaton

Booker T

Bunkhouse Buck

Diamond Dallas Page

Jean-Paul Levesque

Lord Steven Regal

Paul Orndorff

Paul Roma

Shanghai Pierce

Steve Keirn

 

Lower Midcard:

Alex Wright

Erik Watts

Terry Taylor

Big Bad John

Rip Rogers

Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker

Sgt. Craig Pittman

Tex Slazenger

 

Opener:

Frank Andersson

Frankie Lancaster

Joey Maggs

Mark Starr

Lt. James Earl Wright

 

Enhancement Talent:

Bobby Walker

The Gambler

 

Occasional Wrestler:

Larry Zbyszko

 

Tag Teams

Brad & Brian Armstrong

Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan

Stars 'n' Stripes (The Patriot and Marcus Bagwell)

The Sullivans (Dave Sullivan and Kevin Sullivan)

Bad Attitude (Bobby Eaton and Steve Keirn)

Bunkhouse Buck and Terry Funk

Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray)

Pretty Wonderful (Paul Roma and Paul Orndorff)

Tex Slazenger and Shanghai Pierce

The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs and Jerry Sags)

The State Patrol (Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker and Lt. James Earl Wright)

 

Manager:

Jimmy Hart

Teddy Long

Col. Robert Parker

Diamond Doll

Harley Race

Sensuous Sherri

Sir William

Sonny Onoo

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<p><strong><span style="font-size:8px;">Saturday, week 1, January 1994</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong>Taped from the Galen Center, Los Angeles, CA.</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong> Broadcast via TBS at Late Evening...</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong> WCW presents...</strong></span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47083" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div><span style="font-size:36px;"><span style="font-family:IMPACT;">WCW SATURDAY NIGHT</span></span></div></div><div></div></blockquote></div><p></p><p> <strong><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Contract Signing</span></span></strong></p><p> The show begins with a recap from last weeks contract signing between WCW World Heavyweight champion <strong>Ric Flair</strong> and his challenger at Bash at the Beach <strong>Hulk Hogan</strong>. Even <strong>Ted Turner</strong> himself was there for this illustrious event. The contracts were signed, sealed and delivered. We are going to see Ric Flair versus Hulk Hogan at Bash at the Beach for the WCW World Heavyweight title!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Match #1: </strong><strong><span style="color:#0000FF;">Non Title Match</span></strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47083" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">'Stunning' Steve Austin vs. Frank Andersson</span></strong><p> Our opening match here on WCW Saturday Night features the WCW United States champion in action against a former Swedish amateur wrestler. As one would expect, both men kept this match on the mat but the majority of the action was controlled by Austin. Austin focuses on the legs of Andersson, including wrapping them both around the ring post. Back inside the ring, Austin catches Andersson with the Stun Gun but doesn't go for the cover. Instead, he stands up and does the camera motion with his hands before locking in That's A Wrap, a modified figure 4 leglock. Andersson submits immediately at 6:23.</p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Steve Austin d. Frank Andersson =C-</span></strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">A Brush With Greatness</span></span></strong></p><p> Following the match, we are taken down to the interview area where we see <strong>Gene Okerlund</strong> standing by. Take it away, Gene-o!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Gene Okerlund:</strong> <span style="color:#FF0000;"><span style="font-family:'CENTURY GOTHIC';">"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. We've just seen a great match with Steve Austin picking up the victory. But don't forget to call the WCW Hotline. We have a major announcement that is part of the wrestling world but we will only reveal it on the Hotline so make sure that you get your parent's permission and make that call. Now, I'm being joined here by the United States champion Steve Austin. Steve, congratulations on the victory but you're going to have your hands full as we head toward Bash at the Beach when you defend that title against Ricky Steamboat."</span></span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Steve Austin:</strong> <span style="color:#FF0000;"><span style="font-family:'CENTURY GOTHIC';">"Really, Gene? You think that Stunning Steve Austin is going to have his hands full with a withered old dragon like Ricky Steamboat? The major bet is going to be whether The Dragon gets to the ring or takes a nap in the back. The fact of the matter is that Ricky Steamboat used to be on my level but he's no longer one of the top wrestlers in WCW. In fact, I would say he's not even on the level below me. But he was given this match by the powers that be and the bottom line is that this is going to be his brush with greatness. Now, Gene Okerlund, you've had your own brush with greatness but it's time for me to go."</span></span></p><p> </p><p> Steve Austin turns and walks off just as the music for <strong>Brian Pillman</strong> begins to play. Austin pauses as Pillman walks out from the back and the two men go face to face for a long moment. These are two men who have been both partners and enemies. Austin slowly smiles and steps to the side, walking to the back as Pillman heads to the ring. Who knows what is going on there but we do know that we need to head to the ring for our next bout.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Match #2</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47083" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">'Flyin'' Brian Pillman vs. The Gambler</span></strong><p> Our second match of the night features the high flying antics of Brian Pillman against the illusions of The Gambler. The Gambler throws cards in the face of Pillman before the bell to get the advantage and this is a closer match than one might think. The Gambler manages to keep Pillman on the mat for the first couple of minutes but Pillman manages to turn things in the corner and catches The Gambler with several hard knife-edged chops. He pulls The Gambler away and sends him to the ropes, catching The Gambler with a spinning wheel kick and maintains control for several minutes before going to the top turnbuckle. Pillman catches The Gambler with a diving cross body block and hooks the leg, scoring the three count at 6:04.</p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Brian Pillman p. The Gambler =C</span></strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Looking STUDly</span></span></strong></p><p> Once again, we go down to the staging area where we see <strong>Gene Okerlund</strong> standing by with all of the members of <strong>The Stud Stable</strong>. Gene-o, it's your turn.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Gene Okerlund:</strong> <span style="color:#FF0000;"><span style="font-family:'CENTURY GOTHIC';">"Hello wrestling fans! I'm Gene Okerlund and if you've just joined us, you've missed some great wrestling action. I'm here right now with The Stud Stable led by Col. Robert Parker. Colonel, you've got a big match coming up at Bash at the Beach when two members of your group take on Dustin Rhodes and Arn Anderson. Can we get your thoughts this week?"</span></span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Col. Robert Parker:</strong> <span style="color:#FF0000;"><span style="font-family:'CENTURY GOTHIC';">"My name is Colonel Robert Parker and I run this here Stud Stable. Take a look at these guys. Whether it's Terry Funk, Bunkhouse Buck, Meng or anyone else that just might be in my stable, they are headed straight to the top. That means going through Arn Anderson and Dustin Rhodes at Bash at the Beach. Anderson, Rhodes you think you're tough men? How about we make this a no disqualification match at Bash at the Beach? Are you tough enough to accept our challenge?"</span></span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Terry Funk:</strong> <span style="color:#FF0000;"><span style="font-family:'CENTURY GOTHIC';">"Colonel, you know that they ain't nothin but egg sucking dogs. They got a yellow streak running right down their backs because they know they ain't tough enough to fight against Terry Funk. When we get those dogs in the ring, we're going to treat them like old yeller. One shot to the back of the head is all it's going to take to bring them down and we will bring them down."</span></span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Gene Okerlund:</strong> <span style="color:#FF0000;"><span style="font-family:'CENTURY GOTHIC';">"A big challenge from The Stud Stable. We can only wait to see if it will be answered. For now, though, let's head to the ring for our next match featuring Arn Anderson and Dustin Rhodes."</span></span></p><p> </p><p> Okerlund makes a motion and the camera pans back to the ring as we prepare for our next contest.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Match #3</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47083" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">'Double A' Arn Anderson and 'The Natural' Dustin Rhodes vs. Bad Attitude</span></strong><p> Four veterans of the squared circle meet in this match as Anderson and Rhodes take on Bobby Eaton and Steve Keirn of Bad Attitude. After a hot start from Anderson and Rhodes, Eaton manages to get Rhodes in his corner and makes quick tags with Keirn to keep Rhodes down. Eaton goes for the Alabama Jam only four minutes into the contest but Rhodes rolls out of the way. The fans get behind Rhodes as he crawls toward his corner. He makes the tag and in comes Double A. On the other side, Steve Keirn is tagged in but he gets taken down quickly with a left hand from Anderson. Rhodes comes back in and the two men get their opponents in opposite corners, climbing up and raining punches. Anderson drops down and sends Keirn to the ropes, catching him with a Spinebuster and then a DDT. Anderson covers Keirn and scores the three count at 6:01.</p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Arn Anderson and Dustin Rhodes p. Bad Attitude =C+</span></strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Bash At The Beach Control Center</span></span></strong></p><p> It's time for the control center. The man in charge of the control center is none other than the Dean of professional wrestling <strong>Gordon Solie</strong>.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Gordon Solie:</strong> <span style="color:#FF0000;"><span style="font-family:'CENTURY GOTHIC';">"Hello everyone and welcome to the Bash at the Beach control center. We are only a couple of weeks away from this major event which will feature the great wrestlers of World Championship Wrestling. On this card will be matches such as The Stud Stable taking on Arn Anderson and Dustin Rhodes, Vader against The Guardian Angel and the main event. The main event contest will feature Ric Flair defending the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against Hulk Hogan. Speaking of Hulk Hogan, let's hear from the challenger."</span></span></p><p> </p><p> With that, we are taken from Solie to a boxing ring where we see <strong>Hulk Hogan</strong> throwing punches with former heavyweight boxing champion <strong>George Foreman</strong>. After a few punches, Hogan looks up and sees the camera. He looks into the camera.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hulk Hogan:</strong> <span style="color:#FF0000;"><span style="font-family:'CENTURY GOTHIC';">"Well, let me tell you something, Hulkamaniacs. I'm here getting ready with my good friend, George Foreman, brother. I know that if I can get some hits on George Foreman then I can get some good hits on Ric Flair. We are just a few weeks away from Bash at the Beach, Hulkamaniacs. I know that all of you are saying your prayers to the big Hulkamaniac in the sky. You're taking your vitamins and you're training as hard as I am, brother. I need all of you in my corner because we all know that the weasel Ric Flair is going to have something up his sleeve. But no matter what he has up his sleeve, it won't be enough against the force that is Hulkamania. There's nothing that can stand up to me when I have all my Hulkamaniacs watching my back, dudes. So, Ric Flair, let me ask you a question, brother. Whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when the power of Hulk Hogan and Hulkamania steps into the ring at Bash at the Beash and runs wild over you?!?!?"</span></span></p><p> </p><p> Hulk Hogan poses for the camera as George Foreman nods along with all that Hogan has said. The camera goes back to Gordon Solie inside the control center.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Gordon Solie:</strong> <span style="color:#FF0000;"><span style="font-family:'CENTURY GOTHIC';">"Now that we've heard from the challenger, let's hear from the champion, 'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair."</span></span></p><p> </p><p> With that, we are taken to another pre-taped video. This one has <strong>Ric Flair</strong> sitting in a limo with his legs and feet outside. The WCW World Heavyweight Championship belt is over his lap. He looks up at the camera.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Ric Flair:</strong> <span style="color:#FF0000;"><span style="font-family:'CENTURY GOTHIC';">"Hulk Hogan, in just a few weeks time we are going to have the answer to the question on everyone's mind. That question is can Hulk Hogan hang in the ring with Ric Flair. I already know the answer, Hulk. I know the answer because nobody can hang in the ring with Ric Flair. That ring is Ric Flair country. You're looking at the best wrestler in the world and I can prove that by having the ten pounds of gold around my waist. Whooo. I am heading down to Bash at the Beach and I am going in style because I am a limousine riding, jet flying, kiss stealing, wheeling, dealing son of a gun. I'm going there to allow some of the most beautiful women around to ride Space Mountain. I'm going there to prove that to be the man, you have to beat the man. Hulk Hogan, I am the man. But before we get there, we have the matter of Sting tonight. Sting, you and I have gone back and forth in this game a hundred times. You've beaten me. I've beaten you. But you're not going to stop me from getting to Bash at the Beach. Tonight, when you walk that aisle against The Nature Boy, you're going to learn all over again that I am the man. Whooo!"</span></span></p><p> </p><p> Ric Flair stands up and exits the limousine, walking toward the building. The camera fades to black and then back to the ring where we are set for our next match.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Match #4: </strong><strong><span style="color:#0000FF;">WCW World Tag Team Titles</span></strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47083" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan© defend vs. The Nasty Boys</span></strong><p> A very hard hitting tag team match main events the first hour here on WCW Saturday Night as Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan defend the WCW World Tag Team Championships against The Nasty Boys. Early on in the bout, it's all about the champs as Kevin Sullivan sets up Brian Knobbs in the Tree of Woe and catches him with a running knee. He only gets a two count, though, because the pinfall is broken up by Jerry Sags. A momentum shift occurs when Dave Sullivan gets overexcited at ringside and accidentally hits Cactus Jack in the back with one of his crutches. Dave looks wide-eyed but The Nasty Boys take full advantage. They drag Jack over to their corner and use frequent tags and double teams to keep him down. They send Jack to Pity City over in the corner and Knobbs takes him down with a body slam and a pin: 1... 2... Kickout! The Galen Center gets behind Cactus Jack, trying to will him to make the tag. Knobbs goes for a running powerslam but Jack slips down and shoves Knobbs chest-first into the turnbuckle. Knobbs pops out and is taken down with a clothesline. Hot tags are made on both sides with Kevin Sullivan rushing in and attacking Jerry Sags. Sullivan shows a little bit of power when he body slams both members of The Nasty Boys. He heads to the top turnbuckle and leaps, catching Sags with a Double Stomp! He makes the cover at 10:27: 1... 2... 3!</p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan p. The Nasty Boys =B</span></strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Pretty Wonderful Attack</span></span></strong></p><p> Just as <strong>Kevin Sullivan</strong> scores the pin, <strong>Paul Orndorff</strong> and <strong>Paul Roma</strong> rush out from the back and attack <strong>Dave Sullivan</strong> at ringside. They take out his bum knee and begin striking him with his own crutches. The crowd boos this dastardly assault. <strong>Cactus Jack</strong> exits the ring and looks like he might help out his partner's brother. Instead, he walks past the action, grabbing his belt and walking toward the back. Kevin exits the ring and begins throwing down with Pretty Wonderful! Kevin uses his belt to send Orndorff and Roma running. He checks on his brother, calling for help from the back. The fans are shocked that Cactus Jack just walked away. But probably not any more shocked than Kevin Sullivan himself. Replays are shown of what just happened as Kevin helps his brother to the back.</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">A New Nation</span></span></strong></p><p> Once we come back from the replay, we are shown <strong>Ron Simmons</strong> and <strong>Harlem Heat</strong> walking through the crowd. They're not scheduled to be here right now! They leap the guardrail and Simmons demands a microphone before the three of them enter the ring. Simmons looks around the crowd, taking in boos before he begins to talk.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Ron Simmons:</strong> <span style="color:#FF0000;"><span style="font-family:'CENTURY GOTHIC';">"You white idiots in the crowd need to shut your mouths and listen because I've got something important to say. I know that it's a rare thing to see three men who look like us in this ring together. You see, men that look like us aren't given as many opportunities as guys who look like you people in the stands. Men that look like us aren't given as many opportunities not just in this company but in America in general. You've got a guy like Hulk Hogan who hasn't done anything in this company but he's being given a WCW World Heavyweight Championship match. Why? Because of the color of his skin. The three of us are sick of it, right?"</span></span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Booker T:</strong> <span style="color:#FF0000;"><span style="font-family:'CENTURY GOTHIC';">"That's right, Ron. When my brother and I came into this company, we were called Kane and Kole. Really? Those are the best names that we could be given? No, I'm Booker T and this is my brother, Stevie Ray. The three of us in this ring are sick of waiting on opportunities to be given to us. We're going to start taking them."</span></span></p><p> </p><p> Booker's words are interrupted by the arrival of <strong>Stars 'N' Stripes</strong> from the back. The Patriot and Marcus Alexander Bagwell high five the fans on their way to the ring. They step inside and The Patriot is given a microphone.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>The Patriot:</strong> <span style="font-family:'CENTURY GOTHIC';"><span style="color:#FF0000;">"My partner and I were sitting in the back and listening. We decided that we couldn't listen anymore to the crying going on in this ring. You want to talk about opportunities? You want to take opportunities? Well, you can have all the opportunities you want. The problem with you is that you want equal results for everyone. That doesn't happen here in America. You get what you work for. If you don't like it, then you can leave America."</span></span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Marcus Alexander Bagwell:</strong> <span style="color:#FF0000;"><span style="font-family:'CENTURY GOTHIC';">"But before you do, how about we have a match at Bash at the Beach? The three of you against the two of us and a partner of our choosing. What do you say?"</span></span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Stevie Ray:</strong> <span style="color:#FF0000;"><span style="font-family:'CENTURY GOTHIC';">"You're on! But you made a big mistake by coming out to the ring tonight. Tonight, there's three of us and only two of you."</span></span></p><p> </p><p> A brawl immediately breaks out between the two sides. The numbers game immediately comes into play with Ron Simmons and Harlem Heat quickly gaining the advantage. Simmons hits The Patriot with a Dominator, dropping him in the center of the ring. Booker T catches Marcus Bagwell with a scissors kick. Ron Simmons and Harlem Heat stand tall in the ring as Harlem Heat's music begins to play. We are shown a replay of what just happened as the ring is cleared.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Match #5</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47083" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">'The Man They Call' Vader vs. Erik Watts</span></strong><p> This match could not be any more one-sided as Vader immediately strikes Erik Watts with an avalanche in the corner as soon as the bell sounds. Vader pulls up Watts in the corner and begins striking him with forearm smashes to the sides of the head. As we move forward, Vader continues his domination of Watts. That includes going out of the ring where Vader rams Watts into the guardrail and then the ring steps. Back inside the ring, Vader plants Watts with a Power Bomb. He looks to go for another one but the referee stops him, immediately calling for the bell and stopping the match at 2:08.</p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Vader d. Erik Watts =C-</span></strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">A Guardian Angel</span></span></strong></p><p> <strong>Vader</strong> still has <strong>Erik Watts</strong> in a prone position following the match. Referee Mickey Jay is telling him to let go but Vader refuses until <strong>Harley Race</strong> steps in the ring. Race motions and Vader drops Watts just before they are joined in the ring by another man, <strong>The Guardian Angel</strong>! These two men have been feuding for awhile now. The Guardian Angel goes right after Vader! The two men begin exchanging punches and forearm smashes. Officials flood the ring, working to separate these two men. The officials are joined in the ring by WCW President <strong>Nick Bockwinkel</strong>.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Nick Bockwinkel:</strong> <span style="color:#FF0000;"><span style="font-family:'CENTURY GOTHIC';">"Harley, you keep your man back. Guardian Angel, you keep back. If the two of you touch each other again before Bash at the Beach, not only will your match be cancelled but both of you will be suspended from WCW."</span></span></p><p> </p><p> At the very least, The Guardian Angel and Harley Race hear the words from Nick Bockwinkel. Angel is the first to be removed from the ring and walk toward the back. Race does his best to keep Vader from going after him as we cut to a pre-taped promo.</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Will Ric Flair Be Stung?</span></span></strong></p><p> The pre-taped promo features one of the two men who will be in our main event, <strong>Sting</strong>!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Sting:</strong> <span style="color:#FF0000;"><span style="font-family:'CENTURY GOTHIC';">"Stingers in the audience here tonight, it's almost showtime! It's Ric Flair and Sting for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship one more time. Ric, I heard you running your mouth earlier tonight. You're focused on Bash at the Beach. But you better be focused on our match tonight. The only reason you beat me at the Clash is because of that Scary Sherri in your corner. This time, I know what to expect and I can promise you that when the final bell rings tonight there's going to be a new WCW World Heavyweight Champion. Owwww!"</span></span></p><p> </p><p> Sting poses and we go to the ring because our main event is now!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Match #6: </strong><strong><span style="color:#0000FF;">WCW World Heavyweight Championship. TV Time Remaining</span></strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47083" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair© defends vs. Sting</span></strong><p> It is time for the main event match where Ric Flair defends the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against his long-time rival Sting. The first few minutes are spent with Flair playing cat and mouse with Sting, using the ropes and the corner to keep Sting at arm's length. Flair manages to get Sting in the corner and lays into him with several knife-edge chops. Sting fires chops back to Flair's chest and then picks up The Nature Boy, lifting him and bringing him to the mat with a press slam. Sting beats his chest and releases an 'Owww' to the crowd here in Los Angeles. Flair exits the ring and paces before climbing back in and going to the eyes of Sting. Flair turns this momentum shift into a focus on the left knee of Sting. Tony Schiavone reminds the fans at home about the knee injury that Sting suffered at Clash of the Champions X. Flair places Sting's leg across the bottom rope and then leaps, coming down with a seated senton on the knee. Moving forward, Flair has been focusing on the knee of Sting. He drags Sting into the center of the ring and bounces off the ropes. He goes for the running kneedrop but Sting rolls out of the way and Flair crashes on the mat. Both men are down on the mat.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong>Tony Schiavone:</strong> <span style="color:#FF0000;"><span style="font-family:'CENTURY GOTHIC';">"Both men are down on the mat. We have reached the fifteen minute mark and I've been informed that the match will have a thirty minute time limit. Both Flair and Sting are getting to their feet."</span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47083" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>With both men on their feet, they begin exchanging punches in the center of the ring. The stronger Sting starts getting several in a row and then catches Ric Flair with a swinging neckbreaker. Sting makes the cover: One...Two...Thre- NO! Flair manages to somehow get the shoulder up at the last moment. Sting pulls up Flair, favoring that injured leg. He Irish whips Flair into the corner and Flair flips up and over, landing on the apron. He runs across and climbs to the top turnbuckle where he gets caught by Sting. Flair yells no but Sting body slams Flair off the turnbuckle. In the process, though, Sting's knee buckles and he collapses to the mat. The match continues with back and forth action by both men until we hear the announcement of one minute remaining. Sting has taken the advantage. He brings Flair to the mat with a vertical suplex and then Irish whips him into a corner. He backs up and catches Flair with the Stinger Splash! Flair takes two steps and falls face-first on the mat. Sting grabs the legs of The Nature Boy and locks in the Scorpion Deathlock! Flair shakes his head, crying out in pain but refusing to submit. Sting leans back, dragging Flair to the center of the ring. Referee Nick Patrick asks Flair if he submits but Flair continues to refuse. Suddenly, the bell sounds.<p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Ric Flair Draws Sting =A</span></strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">A Big Return</span></span></strong></p><p> Following the sound of the bell, <strong>Sting</strong> releases the Scorpion Deathlock. He stands up and raises his arms in victory. Did <strong>Ric Flair</strong> submit before the bell sounded? Nick Patrick is given the title belt and he walks over to Sting. He lowers Sting's arms, informing him that the bell sounded and the time limit expired. Flair grabs the title belt from Nick Patrick and clocks Sting in the back of that already injured knee from behind. Flair drops to his knees, throwing punches to Sting until we get a rather large shock. Out from the back comes <strong>Road Warrior Animal</strong>! He rushes the ring and slides in under the bottom rope, meeting Ric Flair in the center of the ring. Animal ducks a belt shot and takes down Flair with a clothesline. Flair grabs the belt and rolls out of the ring as Animal stands tall. </p><p> </p><p> Road Warrior Animal checks on Sting as the night comes to an end. We'll see you Sunday for Main Event.</p>
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<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="joshbrady91" data-cite="joshbrady91" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47083" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Looking forward to this <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Smasher1311" data-cite="Smasher1311" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47083" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Count me in for this one.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Aurora" data-cite="Aurora" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47083" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Pretty cool show,good luck with this</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks guys! I really appreciate the support. I hope to make this one last until the new game comes out.</p>
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<p><strong>Sunday, Week 1, July 1994</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong>Taped from Gold Mine, Long Beach, CA.</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong> WCW presents...</strong></span></p><p> <span style="font-family:IMPACT;"><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong>WCW Main Event!</strong></span></span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47083" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47083" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>A music video is shown to recap the happenings from WCW Saturday Night. The focus is on the draw in the main event between <strong>Ric Flair</strong> and <strong>Sting</strong>. Following that, we saw the WCW return of <strong>Road Warrior Animal</strong>.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong>Match 1</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47083" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Craig Pittman</strong> d. Joey Maggs with a Code Red.<strong>=D-</strong></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47083" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Lord Steven Regal</strong> had an interview hyping his upcoming singles match with Johnny B. Badd. Regal reminds everyone that he is the finest wrestler to come from England. He warns Sir William to make sure that he walks out of this match tonight with his belt against that scoundrel Johnny B. Badd.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong>Match 2</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47083" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Larry Zbyszko</strong> p. Rip Rogers after a Shoulder Breaker.<strong>=D+</strong></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47083" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In a video, <strong>Gordon Solie</strong> hosts the Bash at the Beach Control Center. Solie announces a tag team match for Bash at the Beach where The Nasty Boys will take on Sting and Road Warrior Animal. He sends us to a promo with <strong>The Nasty Boys</strong>. Brian Knobbs and Jerry Sags hype the tag team match against Sting and Road Warrior Animal, with Knobbs promising a Nasty Sensation. Jerry Sags promises to whip the facepaint off Sting and Animal.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong>Match 3</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47083" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Brad & Brian Armstrong</strong> p. The State Patrol following Brad Armstrong hitting Lt. James Earl Wright with a Russian Leg Sweep.<strong>=D</strong></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47083" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>A video plays showcasing this week on WCW Saturday Night. We will see <strong>Jean-Paul Levesque</strong> take on <strong>Ricky Steamboat</strong>, <strong>Ric Flair</strong> face <strong>Brian Pillman</strong> in a non-title match, <strong>Ron Simmons</strong> and <strong>Harlem Heat</strong> in six man tag action plus more.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong>Match 4</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47083" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Lord Steven Regal</strong> d. Johnny B. Badd with the Regal Stretch following interference by Sir William.<strong>=B-</strong></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47083" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Johnny B. Badd</strong> slowly gets to his feet following the loss. He tries to play to the crowd before he gets assaulted from behind by <strong>Diamond Dallas Page</strong>. Page drops Badd with the Diamond Cutter and leaves him laying on the mat to end the show.</div></blockquote></div></blockquote>
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<div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>WCW SATURDAY NIGHT CARD PREVIEW</strong></p><p> </p><p>

The Guardian Angel vs. Rip Rogers</p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

Bunkhouse Buck and Terry Funk vs. Brad & Brian Armstrong</p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

Jean-Paul Levesque vs. Ricky Steamboat</p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

Ron Simmons and Harlem Heat vs. Mark Starr, Frank Andersson and Frankie Lancaster</p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

Sting and Road Warrior Animal vs. The State Patrol</p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

Non Title Match</p><p>

Brian Pillman vs. Ric Flair</p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

Fabulous Fun Fan Signs(limit of 1): </p><p> </p><p>

Other Comments:</p></div><p></p><p></p>

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WCW SATURDAY NIGHT CARD PREDICTIONS:

 

The Guardian Angel vs. Rip Rogers

 

Bunkhouse Buck and Terry Funk vs. Brad & Brian Armstrong

 

Jean-Paul Levesque vs. Ricky Steamboat

 

Ron Simmons and Harlem Heat vs. Mark Starr, Frank Andersson and Frankie Lancaster

 

Sting and Road Warrior Animal vs. The State Patrol

 

Non Title Match

Brian Pillman vs. Ric Flair

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I'll definitely be following this. 1994 WCW is always a personal favourite of mine as there are so many different directions you can go in with huge feuds done correctly like Hogan vs Vader etc. yet to come.

 

The Guardian Angel vs. Rip Rogers

Comments: Vader's gonna make a big statement.

 

Bunkhouse Buck and Terry Funk vs. Brad & Brian Armstrong

Comments: Momentum.

 

Jean-Paul Levesque vs. Ricky Steamboat

Comments: Love this matchup, however Steamboat better watch his back with the Rattlesnake around.

 

Ron Simmons and Harlem Heat vs. Mark Starr, Frank Andersson and Frankie Lancaster

Comments: That's a wrap. Love the idea of an early Nation of Domination, interested to see what stable name you come up for them!

 

Sting and Road Warrior Animal vs. The State Patrol

Comments: Great idea putting Animal and Sting together. Sting was underused and shelved in 1994 in favour of Hogan so maybe a tag run is the best thing for him rn.

 

Non Title Match

Brian Pillman vs. Ric Flair

Comments: Fairly routine win for Flair with hopefully an appearance from Hogan afterwards?

 

Keep up the good work, man.

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Sorry it's taken so long for me to get this one done. I blame the holidays right now. Hopefully, there won't be as much time between shows as we move forward.

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Saturday, week 2, January 1994

 

Taped from the DC Armory, Washington, D.C..

Broadcast via TBS at Late Evening...

WCW presents...

WCW SATURDAY NIGHT

Entering The Building

This week, the show begins outside the DC Armory. A large group of security guards are in front of the door. In front of them stand Harley Race and Vader. The guards are keeping the two men from entering the building. Head of security Doug Dellinger steps forward.

 

Doug Dellinger: "Sorry, Mr. Race and Mr. Vader but Nick Bockwinkel has told us that you are not to be allowed in the building. The Guardian Angel has a match. That is why he is allowed in the building. Sorry but we cannot let you in."

 

Dellinger motions and the security guards line up across the door. The camera zooms in on Harley Race, who just slowly smiles before we fade back to the ring.

 

Match #1

The Guardian Angel vs. 'The Hustler' Rip Rogers

The opening match is a showcase of the power and strength of The Guardian Angel. Rogers only gets a few punches in to Guardian Angel before Angel takes over the contest. Angel catches Rogers with a right hook, knocking him over the middle rope. The Guardian Angel bounces off the ropes and then baseball slides out of the ring. He turns and catches Rogers with an uppercut. The Guardian Angel slides back in the ring and sends Rogers into the turnbuckle, running and catching him with a body avalanche in the corner. Within a few more minutes, The Guardian Angel catches Rip Rogers with a Spinebuster and makes the cover, scoring the three count at 5:48.

The Guardian Angel p. Rip Rogers =C

 

Guarding Vader

Following the opening match, we are taken to the interview stage with Gene Okerlund. Take it away, Gene!

 

Gene Okerlund: "Thank you, Tony. Now, remember, we have some exclusive content on the WCW Hotline tonight. There has been a huge international injury. We have the exclusive about it on the hotline. Now, my guest at this time is none other than the man who will face Vader at Bash at the Beach, The Guardian Angel. Guardian Angel, in eight days you will step in the ring against Vader. May I have your thoughts as we move closer to this event?"

 

The Guardian Angel: "I'm here to tell you, Gene, that the reason Nick Bockwinkel kept Vader from the building this week is so that the match will take place at Bash at the Beach. If Vader was in the building right now, we'd finish it eight days early and he'd be serving some hard time."

 

A split-screen shows up and shows the entrance to the building. The group of security guards that were blocking the entrance are now laid out on the ground. Back to the interview stage, Vader and Harley Race are approaching The Guardian Angel! Angel doesn't back down, immediately meeting Vader with punches and forearm smashes! The two large men begin to brawl with Gene Okerlund ducking out of the way. Vader grabs The Guardian Angel and whips him into the interview set, nearly knocking it over. More security rushes out to break this up and they are led by Nick Bockwinkel!

 

Nick Bockwinkel: "That's it! You're both suspended for one month and your match at Bash at the Beach is off! Security, get them out of here!"

 

The brawl continues amidst the security trying to restore order. Finally, one of the security members is forced to use a taser on both men before they are dragged away.

 

Bash At The Beach Control Center

As order is restored at the interview set, we are taken to a video featuring Gordon Solie!

 

Gordon Solie: "Good evening, everyone and welcome to the Bash at the Beach Control Center. We are only eight days away from this big event. We will see matches such as Ric Flair defending the prestigious WCW World Heavyweight Championship against The Immortal Hulk Hogan, 'Stunning' Steve Austin defends the WCW United States Championship against Ricky The Dragon Steamboat, The Nasty Boys face off against Sting and Road Warrior Animal and we will see what has been challenged to be a No Disqualification match as The Stud Stable take on these two men, Arn Anderson and Dustin Rhodes."

 

The video flips to a promo style interview featuring Arn Anderson and Dustin Rhodes.

 

Arn Anderson: "When Dustin Rhodes came to me and asked me to be his partner, I really thought that I was losing it. A Rhodes and an Anderson on the same team? But it works because we have a common goal and that goal is to take out The Stud Stable. Terry Funk, Bunkhouse Buck, you want our match to be no disqualification? You must not realize who you're messing with. I can say without a doubt that I accept the invitation."

 

Dustin Rhodes: "I'm not so sure. No disqualification is not where I am at my best. It would play to the strengths of The Stud Stable, especially with Meng and Colonel Parker at ringside. But I am going to leave it to your veteran leadership, Double A. Whether it's no DQ or not, we are going to be there taking care of business when it comes to The Stud Stable. Double A and The Natural will get it done naturally."

 

Dustin and Arn give each other a fist bump before we go to the ring.

 

Match #2

Bunkhouse Buck and Terry Funk vs. Brad & Brian Armstrong

Our second match of the night is a tag team match where The Stud Stable takes on The Armstrong Brothers. The Stud Stable have a little more pep in their step during this match after the no DQ stipulation was accepted in the prior interview. Brad Armstrong plays a face-in-peril during the match, being kept in the corner of The Stud Stable for the first few minutes. He manages to block and reverse a Piledriver attempt by Bunkhouse Buck into a back body drop. Brad quickly makes it to the corner and tags in Brian. Buck tags in Terry Funk and Brian begins throwing punches to Funk. Brian bounces off the ropes and goes for a clothesline but Funk ducks and catches Brian with a kick to the leg. Within a few more moments, Funk ties Brian up with the Spinning Toe Hold and gains the submission at 6:19.

Bunkhouse Buck and Terry Funk d. Brad & Brian Armstrong =C+

 

French Invasion

From the ring, we move to a promo involving the French Aristocrat Jean-Paul Levesque!

 

Jean-Paul Levesque: "In just a few moments, I, Jean-Paul Levesque, am going to lower myself by stepping inside the squared circle with Ricky Steamboat. Ricky, you have something that Jean-Paul wants and that is a title shot. You see, that is the one thing that Jean-Paul has never had here in WCW and that's a title. When Jean-Paul defeats you tonight then Nick Bockwinkel and the rest of the championship committee will see that Jean-Paul deserves a title match. I will go through you and anyone else that I have to in order to secure this title shot. It begins with you tonight, Ricky Dragon Steamboat, but it will only end when Jean-Paul Levesque is WCW World Heavyweight Champion!"

 

With that, it's time to head to the ring for our first hour main event.

 

Match #3

'The French Aristocrat' Jean-Paul Levesque vs. Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat

This is our first hour main event as Jean-Paul Levesque steps into the ring with Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat. The arrogant Levesque starts things off by slapping Steamboat in the middle of the ring. Steamboat responds with three straight hard chops to the chest and then a kick to the gut. Steamboat brings Levesque up and down with a vertical suplex, making the cover but only scoring a one count before Levesque kicks out. Both men get to their feet and Steamboat brings Levesque down with several arm drags before cinching on an armbar. Steamboat keeps up this momentum for around eight minutes without letting up on Levesque. However, it seems like he cannot put The French Aristocrat away. Levesque keeps kicking out of any pin attempts. Around that eight minute mark, Steamboat lifts Levesque in the Chicken Wing submission but Levesque manages to power out of it. Both men are laid out on the mat.

 

Tony Schiavone: "Jean-Paul Levesque has shown us a lot in this match tonight, Bobby. The young wrestler has been able to hang with the veteran in The Dragon."

 

Jean-Paul Levesque is the first man to get up. He pauses, waiting for Ricky Steamboat to gain a vertical base. Levesque charges in and catches Steamboat with a high knee. He goes for the Pedigree finisher but Steamboat manages to block it. This causes Levesque to shift, striking Steamboat in the head with two straight knee lifts and then a short-arm clothesline. Levesque goes for the Inverted Indian Deathlock but Steamboat blocks the finisher yet again. The crowd gets solidly behind Steamboat and The Dragon manages to gain a vertical base. Steamboat takes down Levesque with a body slam and then heads to the top turnbuckle. He waits for Levesque to get to his feet and then leaps, catching him with the Diving Crossbody. Steamboat hooks the leg and scores the victory at 18:04.

Ricky Steamboat p. Jean-Paul Levesque =B+

 

That's A Wrap

Following the sound of the bell, WCW United States Champion Steve Austin rushes out from the back and slides in the ring. Ricky Steamboat gets his hand raised by referee Randy Anderson before Anderson moves out of the way. Austin catches Steamboat with a chop block to the back of the knee. Stunning Steve grabs the knee and wraps Steamboat in his inverted figure four known as That's A Wrap! Referee Randy Anderson calls for help and security comes out from the back. Doug Dellinger and security slide in the ring, working to break the inverted figure four. Austin smiles as the hold is broken and he grabs his title belt, raising it up to boos from the crowd. Austin slides out of the ring as EMTs come out and check on Steamboat.

 

Flyin' To The Top

To begin the second hour, we are taken to a pre-taped promo with Brian Pillman.

 

Brian Pillman: "Ric Flair, you better get ready for tonight. You better have your wrestling shoes on. Tonight, when we step in the ring, I am going to prove my worth as not just the best Light Heavyweight wrestler in the business but the best wrestler in the business. You talk about walking that aisle and being the man? Well, tonight, I am going to prove that I am worthy of being the man in this company, Ric Flair. You better get ready to speed things up in the ring because Air Pillman is coming for you."

 

Pillman poses briefly as we cut away.

 

Old Glory

Returning to the ringside area, the fans are on their feet as Stars 'N' Stripes make their way out from the back. The Patriot and Marcus Alexander Bagwell are waving the American flag as they walk down the ramp. When they reach ringside, they pull out a large bag filled with small American flags. They begin handing those flags out to the fans around ringside. With Ron Simmons and Harlem Heat in action next, Stars 'N' Stripes take to chairs at ringside to watch and scout their opponents at Bash At The Beach.

 

Match #4

'The All-American' Ron Simmons and Harlem Heat vs. Mark Starr, Frank Andersson and 'The Thumper' Frankie Lancaster

Though they're not usually in a good mood, Ron Simmons and Harlem Heat members Booker T and Stevie Ray are in a worse mood tonight. The presence of the American flags and Stars 'N' Stripes members are both a distraction and a motivation for Simmons and the Heat members. Simmons definitely shows that he is head and shoulders above the competition in this ring by dominating from the early going. He catches Lancaster with a powerslam before tossing him in the corner. Mark Starr is tagged in and Simmons clotheslines him down. After a few tags by Simmons and Heat, Simmons is back in the ring and he catches Starr with the Dominator before making the cover: One, Two, Three! Ron Simmons and Harlem Heat pick up the win at 5:42.

Ron Simmons and Harlem Heat p. Mark Starr, Frank Andersson and Frankie Lancaster =C

 

Flirting With The Diamond Doll?

From the ring, we are taken to the interview staging area where Mean Gene Okerlund is standing by. Take it away, Mean Gene!

 

Gene Okerlund: "Thank you very much for that, Tony. We have a great crowd here tonight. We are in the DC Armory in our nation's capital, Washington, D.C. These fans are something else. I wonder what kind of reception they are going to give my guest at this time. Please welcome Diamond Dallas Page!"

 

The crowd boos in the background as Diamond Dallas Page and Diamond Doll walk out from the back. They join Gene Okerlund at the interview stage. DDP makes Diamond Doll stand behind him.

 

Gene Okerlund: "For those who did not see it, last week on WCW Main Event, you, Diamond Dallas Page, assaulted Johnny B. Badd. Let's see a clip of that attack."

 

A clip of the attack by DDP on Johnny B. Badd is shown before we return to the interview stage.

 

Gene Okerlund: "Diamond Dallas Page, the question on everyone's mind is just why you attacked Johnny B. Badd. Can you answer that for me?"

 

Diamond Dallas Page: "Gene-o, let me tell you this, Johnny B. Badd got lucky last week. He got lucky that he walked away without an injury. For those who don't know, Johnny B. Badd has been flirting with my Diamond Doll backstage. He thinks he can steal the Doll? Everyone knows that I am chiseled stone and b a double d, bad to the bone. Johnny, the next time you step close to my Doll or even look in her direction, you are going to feel the BANG!"

 

DDP throws up the diamond symbol and back down as he says 'bang.' He grabs the Doll by the arm and pulls her off with him as we go back to the ring.

 

Match #5

Sting and Road Warrior Animal vs. The State Patrol

Last week, Road Warrior Animal made his return to WCW by saving Sting. This week, the two men are partners facing off against the veteran tag team known as The State Patrol. The match, though, sees very little offense from The State Patrol and a lot of offense from the man called Sting. In the ring, Sting was head and shoulders above everyone else. This is shown when he strikes Lt. James Earl Wright with a Stinger Splash and then the Scorpion Deathlock. He scores the submission at 6:27.

Sting and Road Warrior Animal d. The State Patrol =B-

 

The Sullivans

It's time to go back to the interview staging area and everyone's favorite interviewer Gene Okerlund. Here we go, Gene!

 

Gene Okerlund: "Hello everyone. While we get prepared for our main event tonight, please welcome my guests at this time. They are the current WCW World Tag Team Champions Kevin Sullivan and Cactus Jack along with Kevin's brother Dave Sullivan!"

 

Surprisingly, only Kevin and Dave Sullivan come out from the back with Kevin's title belt. They join Okerlund at the staging area, leaving people wondering about the status of Cactus Jack.

 

Gene Okerlund: "To begin with, gentleman, I must ask you where is your partner, Cactus Jack?"

 

Kevin Sullivan: "That's a good question, Gene. Honestly, we don't know where he is. All we know is that he better show up at Bash at the Beach to defend our WCW World Tag Team titles."

 

Gene Okerlund: "Speaking of which, you and Cactus Jack will defend those belts against the team of Pretty Wonderful. That is two veteran wrestlers, including Paul Orndorff and Paul Roma. What are you going to do if Cactus Jack doesn't show up?"

 

Dave Sullivan: "ME! ME! ME!"

 

Kevin Sullivan: "That's right, Dave. If Cactus Jack isn't man enough to show up and defend these belts, then my brother will step in as my partner. I can tell you that my brother is more of a man than Cactus Jack has ever been. He will make a great partner to defend these belts if Cactus Jack doesn't show up. Pretty Wonderful, you picked the wrong time to pick on the Sullivans."

 

Gene Okerlund: "Thank you Kevin, Dave. Now, let's head to the ring for our main event."

 

Kevin Sullivan raises his title belt and we are taken to the entrances for our main event.

 

Match #6: Non Title Match

'Flyin'' Brian Pillman vs. 'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair

This match is a definite contrast of styles as the high flying Brian Pillman takes on the more technical-minded Ric Flair. The pace of the match is very quick to start things out. Early on, Pillman and Flair exchange chops in the corner with Pillman gaining the advantage. Still in that corner, Pillman grabs Flair and brings him to the mat with a tornado DDT! Pillman makes the cover but Flair is quick to grab the ropes, preventing even a one count. Flair quickly rolls out to the floor at ringside and begins to pace. Pillman waits in the ring for Flair to return and Flair rolls back in. As soon as Pillman comes over, Flair rakes the eyes and then hits a chop block to the knee of Pillman. For the next several minutes, Flair focuses on the knee of Pillman, working it over, including ramming it against the ring post. Flair gives a strut in the middle of the ring and releases a 'Whooo' that is echoed by some of the fans here. Flair goes for the Figure Four but he wasted too much time and Pillman rolls him into a small package: One, Two, Kickout! We came so close to Pillman upsetting the WCW World Heavyweight Champion! Flair and Pillman get to their feet and Pillman takes Flair down with a flying headscissors! But Pillman grabs his knee upon the landing. Flair drags himself into a corner and, behind the referee's back, he pulls something from his tights. Pillman walks over and Flair strikes him with brass knuckles. Flair rolls up Pillman: One, Two, Thre -- Kickout!

 

Tony Schiavone: "How did Flyin' Brian kick out? I thought he was knocked out, Brain!"

 

Ric Flair turns and argues with referee Nick Patrick but it's officially only a two count. The crowd gets behind Flyin' Brian Pillman, clapping their hands. Flair pulls up Pillman and backs him into a corner. He lays in a few knife-edge chops to the chest of Pillman. Suddenly, Flyin' Brian grabs Flair and turns him around in the corner. Pillman strikes with several chops of his own. He brings Flair over with a vertical suplex and then moves outside to the ring apron. He waits for Flair to start getting to his feet and seems to be preparing for the Air Pillman. Pillman goes for the springboard off the top rope but his knee gives and he crashes to the mat. He grabs that knee, wincing in pain. Flair pulls himself up and grabs Pillman by the leg, twisting him around and locking in the Figure Four! Flair leans back, grabbing the ropes behind the referee's back. He releases the rope before the referee turns back around. The referee checks with Pillman again and then he calls for the bell at 17:36.

Ric Flair d. Brian Pillman =B+

 

Flair And Hogan

The match is over but Ric Flair refuses to release the Figure Four on Brian Pillman. Referee Nick Patrick tells Flair to let go but Flair refuses! Sensuous Sherri enters the ring and argues with the referee before Flair finally releases the Figure Four. Sherri hands Flair the WCW World Heavyweight title belt. Flair raises the belt up high, drawing boos from the crowd. As Flair and Sherri stand in the ring, the jumbotron lights up to show Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Hart!

 

Hulk Hogan: "Let me tell you something, brother. Ric Flair, you're going to have to go face-to-face with me next week on WCW Saturday Night. I will be right there, brother, so whatcha gonna do when the power of Hulkamania runs wild over you?!?!"

 

Hogan poses on the jumbotron screen while Flair and Sherri look shocked! We'll see those two go face-to-face next week as we head toward the Bash At The Beach! We'll see you tomorrow for Main Event!

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I'll definitely be following this. 1994 WCW is always a personal favourite of mine as there are so many different directions you can go in with huge feuds done correctly like Hogan vs Vader etc. yet to come.

 

Ron Simmons and Harlem Heat vs. Mark Starr, Frank Andersson and Frankie Lancaster

Comments: That's a wrap. Love the idea of an early Nation of Domination, interested to see what stable name you come up for them!

 

Sting and Road Warrior Animal vs. The State Patrol

Comments: Great idea putting Animal and Sting together. Sting was underused and shelved in 1994 in favour of Hogan so maybe a tag run is the best thing for him rn.

 

Keep up the good work, man.

 

Absolutely, what a fantastic time that was for WCW. Hogan vs Vader :cool:

 

I agree with both of you about July 1994 being a fun time for WCW. Hogan has just arrived but we haven't yet signed all his friends. Will I be signing them? The only way to find out is to watch. So far Simmons and Heat don't have a stable name. I don't want to use the Nation name. I'm glad you enjoy my putting Sting and Animal together. In real life, he wasn't even used at Bash at the Beach but I like to switch things up a little bit. Glad you all enjoyed the first show and I hope you all enjoy this one.

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Sunday, Week 2, July 1994

 

Taped from Coppin Center, Baltimore, MD.

WCW presents...

WCW Main Event!

 

A music video is shown to recap the happenings from WCW Saturday Night. The focus is on the main event match where Ric Flair defeated Brian Pillman by submission.

 

Match 1

Dustin Rhodes p. The Gambler following a Bulldog.=C+

 

A pre-taped interview is shown with Johnny B. Badd. Badd issues a challenge to Diamond Dallas Page to face him in a match next week on Main Event.

 

Match 2

Sgt. Craig Pittman d. Terry Taylor with a Code Red.=D+

 

A music video is shown to promote Jean-Paul Levesque. Levesque is shown wrestling, locking on the Indian Deathlock at house shows. An announcer lets us know that Levesque will be in action next week on Main Event.

 

Match 3

The Sullivans p. Tex Slazenger and Shanghai Pierce following a Double Stomp by Kevin and a pinfall by Dave on Slazenger.=C

 

In a video, Gordon Solie hosts the Bash At The Beach Control Center. Solie talks about the matches lined up for the show and then sends us to a promo with Pretty Wonderful. During the promo, as they hype the match, Paul Orndorff says that beating Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan will be as easy as putting a mirror in front of their ugly faces.

 

Match 4

Lord Steven Regal d. Scott Stud with the Regal Stretch.=B-

 

Lord Steven Regal releases the Regal Stretch and begins to celebrate his victory with Sir William. The celebration is cut short when Regal is attacked from behind by Ron Simmons and Harlem Heat! Simmons drops Regal with a Dominator before Booker T and Stevie Ray turn their attention to Scott Stud. Ray puts Stud up on his shoulders as Booker T heads to the top turnbuckle -- Missile Dropkick! The Doomsday Dropkick lands, sending Stud spiraling to the mat. Ron Simmons and Harlem Heat stand tall as the show comes to a close.
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WCW World Television Championship Match

10 Minute Time Limit

Lord Steven Regal© vs. Erik Watts

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Johnny B. Badd vs. Rip Rogers

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Kevin Sullivan vs. Paul Orndorff

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The Nasty Boys vs. Brad & Brian Armstrong

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Terry Funk, Bunkhouse Buck and Steve Austin vs. Arn Anderson, Dustin Rhodes and Ricky Steamboat

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WCW World Television Championship Match

10 Minute Time Limit

Lord Steven Regal© vs. Erik Watts

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Johnny B. Badd vs. Rip Rogers

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Kevin Sullivan vs. Paul Orndorff

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The Nasty Boys vs. Brad & Brian Armstrong

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Terry Funk, Bunkhouse Buck and Steve Austin vs. Arn Anderson, Dustin Rhodes and Ricky Steamboat

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<p>WCW World Television Championship Match</p><p>

10 Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>Lord Steven Regal</strong>© vs. Erik Watts</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Johnny B. Badd </strong>vs. Rip Rogers</p><p> </p><p>

Kevin Sullivan vs. <strong>Paul Orndorff</strong></p><p><strong>

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<strong>The Nasty Boys</strong> vs. Brad & Brian Armstrong</p><p> </p><p>

Terry Funk, Bunkhouse Buck and Steve Austin vs. <strong>Arn Anderson, Dustin Rhodes and Ricky Steamboat</strong></p>

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Saturday, week 3, January 1994

 

Taped from the Dean Smith Center, Chapel Hill, NC.

Broadcast via TBS at Late Evening...

WCW presents...

WCW SATURDAY NIGHT

Match #1: WCW World Television Championship Match; 10 Minute Time Limit

Lord Steven Regal© vs. Erik Watts

This week's WCW Saturday Night begins with Erik Watts in the ring and the arrival of Lord Steven Regal and Sir William. In the ring, the two men face off against each other and Regal offers a handshake. When Watts accepts the handshake, Regal strikes him with a boot to the gut. Watts gets in a few shots early on but this match is focused on the talent of Regal, despite his having been beaten down last week. Regal shows his talent with a butterfly suplex on Watts. In the end, it was Regal locking Watts in the Regal Stretch that put the match away at 5:41.

Lord Steven Regal d. Erik Watts =C

 

An Angry Brit

From the ring, we head to the interview stage area where Gene Okerlund is waiting. Take it away, Mean Gene!

 

Gene Okerlund: "Thanks, Tony! This is Gene Okerlund here, reminding everyone that we are one day away from Bash at the Beach. Make sure to call your local cable company and purchase the show. There will be some pre-show rumors and news on the WCW hotline. Kids, get your parents permission before calling. I am joined here now by WCW World Television Champion Lord Steven Regal and his manager Sir William. Mr. Regal, last Sunday night on the Main Event, you were assaulted by the group of Ron Simmons and Harlem Heat. May I have your comments on that assault?"

 

Lord Steven Regal: "You want my opinion on those filthy toerags? SIr William, give them my opinion."

 

Sir William: "His Lordship would like to say that those three men don't belong in the same ring as him. However, His Lordship would like to extend an offer to the three of them to step in the ring with him next week on WCW Saturday Night. He is extending an offer for the three of them to apologize and bend a knee to His Lordship. Thank you."

 

Gene Okerlund: "Thank you, Sir William and Lord Steven Regal. Now, let's head back up to Tony and Bobby for our next match."

 

From there, we head to the entrances as Lord Steven Regal and Sir William walk off.

 

Match #2

Johnny B. Badd vs. 'The Hustler' Rip Rogers

Our second match of the night features a couple of wrestlers who could both be considered veterans. During the match, the commentators spoke more about Johnny B. Badd's feud with Diamond Dallas Page than the match at hand. In the ring, Badd catches Rogers with a frankensteiner and then hits him with the Tutti Frutti, the left-handed knockout punch that drops Rogers to the mat. Badd heads to the top turnbuckle and catches Rogers with the Shooting Star Press. He makes the cover and hooks the leg, scoring the pinfall at 6:23.

Johnny B. Badd p. Rip Rogers =C

 

Feeling The Bang?

Following the sound of the bell, Johnny B. Badd stands and gets his arm raised by official Nick Patrick. Badd moves over to the turnbuckles and climbs up, raising fists high in the air. As Badd celebrates the victory, someone comes out from the back. It's Diamond Doll! The Diamond Doll is applauding this victory as she stands at the top of the ramp. Johnny B. Badd sees this and drops off the turnbuckles, pointing toward The Diamond Doll. She smiles at him and then looks concerned. She points behind him and Badd turns around.

 

BANG!

 

Diamond Dallas Page drops Johnny B. Badd with the Diamond Cutter from out of nowhere. DDP makes the Diamond sign and the BANG in Badd's face. He rolls out of the ring and that's when he sees the concerned look on Diamond Doll's face. An angry DDP grabs her by the arm and yanks her to the back, yelling at her off-microphone. As they disappear, we head to a video.

 

Executive Vice President Speaks

The video takes place in CNN Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The camera follows WCW President Nick Bockwinkel as he is walking down a hallway. He stops in front of a door and the camera zooms in on the name on the door:

 

Eric Bischoff

WCW Executive Vice President

 

After a moment, Nick Bockwinkel opens the door and steps inside. The camera follows him inside the office where Eric Bischoff is seated behind a large desk on a leather chair. He isn't dressed as most executives would be as he is in leather and cowboy boots. He motions to a chair for Nick Bockwinkel to sit down and Bockwinkel sits.

 

Eric Bischoff: "Thank you, Mr. Bockwinkel, for joining me here today. You can call me Eric."

 

Nick Bockwinkel: "Thanks, Eric. Call me Nick. I understand you'd like to speak about my decision regarding Vader and The Guardian Angel. I hope you're not thinking of overriding me."

 

Eric Bischoff: "I wanted to start by saying that you're doing a great job as President of WCW. For the most part, I want to remain hands-off when it comes to WCW. I will stay in the background and you will stay in the foreground. But I did wish to talk to you when it comes to the Vader and Guardian Angel situation. I am not going to override your decision but I am going to alter it slightly. As you know, I wish to do what's best for business and I think that is Vader and The Guardian Angel having their match at Bash at the Beach. However, that match will be non-sanctioned by WCW and can only end when one of the two wrestlers cannot answer the ten count."

 

Nick Bockwinkel: "I am not sure I agree with that but what about the suspension?"

 

Eric Bischoff: "The suspension for both Vader and The Guardian Angel will begin the day after Bash at the Beach. With that, let's go into some other details to get set for Bash at the Beach."

 

The camera shows a bit of a dejected reaction from Nick Bockwinkel about this news. Then the video fades to black before we go back to the ring for our next match.

 

Match #3

Kevin Sullivan vs. 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff

Our first hour main event features two men who will be facing off in tag team action at Bash at the Beach. As one would expect, this match is a complete brawl between these two wrestlers. The match begins in the ring but quickly spills to the outside. Kevin Sullivan rams Paul Orndorff up against the guardrail. Orndorff drops to his knees, holding his back in pain. Sullivan turns and comes face-to-face with Paul Roma. Roma runs around the ring with Sullivan on his heels. When they make a complete circle, Roma drops to the ground and Orndorff catches Sullivan with a clothesline. Orndorff rams Sullivan's head against the apron of the ring, which Tony Schiavone reminds us is the hardest part of the ring. Orndorff slides Sullivan back in the ring and takes control. Orndorff strikes Sullivan with an elbow to the back of the neck and begins focusing on the neck and head area of one half of the WCW World Tag Team Champions. As the match progresses, Orndorff throws Sullivan in the ring with a German Suplex and goes for the cover: One, Two, Kickout! The crowd gets behind Sullivan in the ring as Orndorff tries to cover his ears. Outside the ring, Roma yells at the crowd. In the ring, Orndorff sets up Sullivan for his signature Piledriver. He lifts Sullivan but Sullivan blocks him! Sullivan blocks a second time! Sullivan pulls himself free and takes down Orndorff with a clothesline. Both men lie on the mat and the referee begins a ten count. At eight, both men are on their feet and they begin exchanging punches in the ring. Sullivan backs Orndorff up into a corner and begins to work on tying him up in the Tree of Woe. Before that can happen, though, Paul Roma climbs on the apron. The referee and Kevin Sullivan walk over and begin arguing with Roma. Roma grabs the referee, pushing his head down slightly. It's just enough for him to be able to toss something in the ring. Sullivan punches Roma off the apron and then turns into a solid right hand punch from Mr. Wonderful! Orndorff puts something in his trunks and makes a cover: One, Two, Three! Orndorff scores the victory at 17:53.

Paul Orndorff p. Kevin Sullivan =B-

 

Where's Cactus Jack?

Following the victory, the team known as Pretty Wonderful are immediately on the attack of Kevin Sullivan. Paul Roma and Paul Orndorff lay down heavy punches and then a body slam by Roma. A chant for 'Cactus Jack' begins by this crowd, looking for the return of Sullivan's tag team partner. Instead, Roma motions to Orndorff and then climbs to the second turnbuckle. Orndorff sets up Sullivan in the Piledriver position. If this move is completed, Kevin Sullivan may not be able to wrestle tomorrow at Bash at the Beach! But before the move can be completed, here comes Dave Sullivan! Dave rushes down to the ring and slides inside, knocking Roma off the turnbuckle to the mat below. He puts his brother, Kevin, down from the Piledriver position and begins throwing blows to Orndorff! Dave winds his arm up and then catches Orndorff with a clothesline that knocks him to the mat. Orndorff quickly leaves the ring and Dave checks on his brother. Tony Schiavone and Bobby Heenan wonder about Cactus Jack and whether he will be there tomorrow to defend the titles. As Dave helps his brother up, we go to the interview stage.

 

The Living Legend

To begin the second hour, we are taken to the interview stage where Gene Okerlund is standing by, alongside The Living Legend Larry Zbyszko! It's all yours, Gene!

 

Gene Okerlund: "Thanks Tony, Brain. I hope you enjoyed the first hour of WCW Saturday Night. We begin this second hour with another man who is very smart and that is the Living Legend Larry Zbyszko. Larry, the last time we saw you was at the Clash of the Champions where you lost the Television title to Lord Steven Regal. What are your plans as we move forward to the second half of 1994?"

 

Larry Zbyszko: "That's a good question, Gene. Usually I would come out here and say something like, 'When everyone else is playing checkers, I'm playing chess.' Well, I have been doing some thinking about the next step of my career and I want to give someone the opportunity to prove that they know something about the human game of chess. Beginning next week, I am issuing an open challenge to anyone in the back to come out and face me one on one. A win will get you the opportunity to have me as your mentor. Good luck, gentlemen."

 

Gene Okerlund: "That sounds like an interesting proposition from The Living Legend. Now, let us head back to the ring for our next contest."

 

Gene Okerlund motions to the entrance. The cameras focus in and it's time for our next contest.

 

Match #4

The Nasty Boys vs. Brad & Brian Armstrong

Get ready for a Nasty Sensation! Get ready for Pitty City! Brad & Brian Armstrong are both in the ring when we return to the ring. We are gifted with the entrance of The Nasty Boys as Tony Schiavone reminds everyone that The Nasty Boys will face Sting and Road Warrior Animal at Bash at the Beach. Highlights of the match include several double teams from The Nasty Boys, including a double shoulderblock on Brad Armstrong. Brian gets tagged in and tries to speed up the pace but he's even less successful in the ring against The Nasty Boys. In the end, it's Brian Knobbs hitting the running powerslam on Brian Armstrong that sets up the finish. Jerry Sags catches Brian with a top rope elbow drop and makes the cover: One, Two, Three! The Nasty Boys win at 5:46.

The Nasty Boys p. Brad & Brian Armstrong =B-

 

When Sherri Met Jimmy

From the ring, we are taken to a hidden camera somewhere in the backstage area. In this hallway stands Sensuous Sherri, who we know will be with Ric Flair later on tonight. Sherri turns a corner and comes face-to-face with Hulk Hogan's manager Jimmy Hart. The Mouth of the South begins arguing with Sherri but there's no audio to this camera. After what looks like a heated argument, Sherri kicks Hart between the legs! Hart drops to his knees and Sherri strikes him in the head with her high heeled shoe! Sherri smiles and walks off, leaving Hart lying there. Tony Schiavone calls for help to the backstage area as we return to the ring for our main event.

 

Match #5

Terry Funk, Bunkhouse Buck and 'Stunning' Steve Austin vs. 'Double A' Arn Anderson, 'The Natural' Dustin Rhodes and Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat

It is time for our main event and we have six of the top WCW wrestlers involved, including the WCW United States Champion. Colonel Robert Parker stands at ringside for this match. Two veterans in Terry Funk and Ricky Steamboat begin the match. There is some sharp technical wrestling in the early few minutes with the end result being a stalemate and both wrestlers on their feet. Funk tags in Bunkhouse Buck and Steamboat immediately catches him with a couple of arm drags and then a dropkick. Buck rolls out of the ring to break the momentum of Steamboat. Steve Austin comes into the ring behind Steamboat and takes The Dragon down with a clothesline to the back of the head. This causes Arn Anderson and Dustin Rhodes to come in but the referee immediately steps in to escort them back to their corner. With the referee's back turned, Buck and Funk catch Steamboat with a double clothesline. They place Steamboat in their corner and take turns kicking and stomping him until the referee turns back around. Steve Austin tags himself in and goes right after his Bash at the Beach opponent, focusing on the right leg of Steamboat. Austin drives his knee into the back of Steamboat's knee before dragging Steamboat to the ropes. He ties up Steamboat's leg in the bottom rope, twisting and wrenching the knee before giving it several stomps. He pulls Steamboat back in the middle of the ring and bounces off the ropes, driving a forearm into the head of Steamboat before making the cover: One, Two, Thr -- Kickout!

 

Tony Schiavone: "Brain, I thought that the United States Champion had it."

 

Bobby Heenan: "Steve is just playing with him, Tony. He can end this match any time he wants."

 

Moving forward in the match, we have had several changes in momentum before the nineteen minute mark. At this point in time, Dustin Rhodes has been the face-in-peril for several minutes in the ring and out of the ring. Terry Funk goes for the Spinning Toe Hold on Rhodes but Rhodes pushes Funk off with a kick. The crowd gets behind Rhodes and he manages to get to his feet and exchange punches with Funk. Both men bounce off the ropes and hit a double clothesline. The referee begins the ten count as both men lie on the mat and then crawl toward their corners. Funk tags in Steve Austin but Rhodes leaps and tags in Ricky Steamboat! The Dragon comes in with a chop for Austin! He hits a chop to Bunkhouse Buck! Arn Anderson comes in and we have a pier six brawl! Arn Anderson is paired up with Terry Funk, Dustin Rhodes is paired up with Bunkhouse Buck and Ricky Steamboat is paired up with Steve Austin. Anderson, Funk, Rhodes and Buck all end up fighting to the back, leaving only Steamboat and Austin in the ring! Steamboat takes down Austin with an armdrag and then a dropkick but grabs his knee when he lands, still suffering from the earlier attack on it. Austin is first to his feet and grabs Steamboat, tossing him over the top rope and then turning his back. This would have been a disqualification but Steamboat skins the cat. Steamboat pulls himself back in the ring and then limps up the turnbuckle. Austin finally turns around and Steamboat leaps -- Flying Cross Body! Steamboat hooks the leg: 1...2...3! Ricky Steamboat has pinned the United States Champion!

Arn Anderson, Dustin Rhodes and Ricky Steamboat p. Terry Funk, Bunkhouse Buck and Steve Austin =B

 

The Fight Continues

Following a long match, we go backstage where Arn Anderson and Dustin Rhodes are still doing battle with Terry Funk and Bunkhouse Buck! Rhodes manages to take down Buck with a bulldog and then grabs a chair that was lying around. Rhodes moves over and swings the chair at Funk but Funk ducks and the chair strikes Anderson in the head! Anderson falls with Rhodes looking at him. From behind, Meng strikes Rhodes with a kick to the back of the head. Meng locks in the Tongan Death Grip on Rhodes until he stops struggling. Funk helps Buck back up and they throw boots to Anderson before security and EMTs come in to break things up.

 

Icons Go Face-To-Face

We go to the ring for the main event portion of our show tonight. We will see two Icons of the industry go face-to-face before they face each other tomorrow for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. The first man to come out is the WCW World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair, along with Sensuous Sherri! Flair stands at the top of the ramp and circles around, showing off his robe. He walks to the ring and has Sherri hold the ropes open for him as he steps inside. He is given a microphone by Sherri and smiles as he stands in the middle of the ring.

 

Ric Flair: "Alright, everything that I have to say, I want to say right to Hulk Hogan's face. So Hulkster, Mr. California, Mr. American Made, come walk that aisle and go face-to-face with the Man. Whooo!"

 

After a moment, 'American Made' begins to play. We are told by the announcers that Jimmy Hart will not be here with Hulk Hogan due to the attack by Sherri earlier on. The crowd goes wild as Hulk Hogan walks out from the back. He pauses at the top of the ramp and cups his ear, listening to the cheers of all of his Hulkamaniacs in this building. Hogan makes his way all the way down to the ring and steps inside where he is handed a microphone. He looks Ric Flair in the eye, staring the WCW World Heavyweight Champion down.

 

Hulk Hogan: "Well, let me tell YOU something, brother. You better enjoy wearing that title belt right now because in one day the power of Hulkamania is going to bring you down and that title will be put around my waist, brother."

 

Ric Flair: "Really, Hulk? You think that this belt will fit on you after being around my slim, trim waist? Let me tell you how tomorrow is really going to go, big man. Tomorrow, you are going to walk that aisle and step in the ring with the man. Sherri, tell him who the man is."

 

Sensuous Sherri: "Ric Flair is the man!"

 

Ric Flair: "That's right. Hulk Hogan, you are going to step in the ring with the man who styles and profiles. You are going to step in the ring with a limousine riding, jet flying, kiss stealing, wheeling, dealing son of a gun who kisses the girls and makes them cry. They cry because they know that they can't keep The Nature Boy for themselves. Hulk, tomorrow, I am going to prove why I am the best. Whooo!"

 

The whoo is right up in Hulk Hogan's face! Hulk takes a step back and smiles as he raises a microphone.

 

Hulk Hogan: "Before you make those girls cry, Ric, can I recommend a breath mint?"

 

Ric Flair looks very upset but gets held back by Sherri for now.

 

Hulk Hogan: "And another thing, Sherri, you heard what he says? No woman can keep The Nature Boy for themselves. What about you? Can you keep The Nature Boy to yourself? We'll come back to that. Tomorrow night, Ric Flair, you are going to face Hulk Hogan and all the Hulkamaniacs in the audience, brother. That means that you are going to have to face the greatest power in professional wrestling and that is the power of Hulkamania. Whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when the power of Hulkamania runs wild over you?!?!"

 

Ric approaches Hulk and throws a punch but Hogan blocks it! Hulk has Flair by the wrist as Sensuous Sherri sneaks around behind Hogan. Sherri catches Hogan with a low blow, sending Hogan to his knees! Flair kicks Hogan in the face and then goes right for his right knee. He does various moves, including the seated senton on the ropes. Security and EMTs finally reach the ring after Flair has Hogan in the Figure Four Leglock for about a minute. The hold is broken and Flair and Sherri leave the ring with their arms raised. The camera zooms in on a hurting Hogan as Tony Schiavone reminds everyone to purchase WCW Bash at the Beach tomorrow live on pay-per-view!

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Sunday, Week 3, July 1994

 

Taped from Flowers Hall, Florence, AL.

WCW presents...

WCW Main Event!

 

A video plays to start the show recapping the happenings from WCW Saturday Night last night. The main focus of the video is the face-to-face confrontation between Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan. That confrontation ended with Hogan on the mat grabbing his knee and Ric Flair standing tall.

 

Match 1

Jean-Paul Levesque d. Joey Maggs with an Indian Death Lock.=C

 

In a taped promo, Stars & Stripes members Marcus Alexander Bagwell and The Patriot introduce their partner for tonight's six man tag. That partner is none other than 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan! Duggan says he is here to fight for the good ole U S of A. He says that he will prove that this is a country for everyone. All three men wave small USA flags as the promo comes to an end.

 

Match 2

Scott Stud p. The Gambler after an American-Plex.=D+

 

Backstage, Diamond Dallas Page discusses his match tonight against Johnny B. Badd. Unfortunately, though, he will be unable to wrestle as he suffered an injury last night having a little too much fun with his Diamond Doll. He was able to find a suitable replacement, though. He introduces Big Bad John as his replacement tonight. John simply stands there and looks menacing as the video fades out.

 

The camera is taken elsewhere backstage where we see Steve Austin talking to someone off-camera. Austin says that the plan is in effect tonight and that Ricky Steamboat won't know what hit him. Austin turns and sees the camera, getting angry. He shoves the cameraman down and stomps on the camera, breaking it and sending us to static.

 

Match 3

Johnny B. Badd d. Big Bad John via disqualification after Diamond Dallas Page interferes.=C

 

The bell sounds but Diamond Dallas Page and Big Bad John continue to beat down Johnny B. Badd. John holds up Badd and Page strikes with the Diamond Cutter. Diamond Dallas Page and Big Bad John stand over the fallen Johnny B. Badd as Chris Cruise, on the announce team, cries foul.

 

The show ends with a hype video for Bash At The Beach. We are shown recaps of the current feuds, including Hulk Hogan against Ric Flair and Steve Austin against Ricky Steamboat. Huge matches coming tonight. Make sure you call your local cable company or pay-per-view provider and order WCW's Bash At The Beach!
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<div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>WCW BASH AT THE BEACH CARD PREVIEW</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Stars & Stripes and Jim Duggan vs. Harlem Heat and Ron Simmons</p><p>

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Non-Sanctioned Match</p><p>

Texas Death Rules</p><p>

Vader vs. The Guardian Angel</p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

No Disqualification Rules</p><p>

Arn Anderson and Dustin Rhodes vs. The Stud Stable</p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

WCW United States Championship Match</p><p>

Steve Austin© defends vs. Ricky Steamboat</p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

Sting and Road Warrior Animal vs. The Nasty Boys</p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

WCW World Tag Team Championship Match</p><p>

Pretty Wonderful vs. Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan©</p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match</p><p>

Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair©</p><p>

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Fabulous Fun Fan Signs(limit of 1): </p><p> </p><p>

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WCW BASH AT THE BEACH CARD PREVIEW

 

 

Stars & Stripes and Jim Duggan vs. Harlem Heat and Ron Simmons

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Non-Sanctioned Match

Texas Death Rules

Vader vs. The Guardian Angel

Comments:

 

No Disqualification Rules

Arn Anderson and Dustin Rhodes vs. The Stud Stable

Comments:

 

WCW United States Championship Match

Steve Austin© defends vs. Ricky Steamboat

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Sting and Road Warrior Animal vs. The Nasty Boys

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WCW World Tag Team Championship Match

Pretty Wonderful vs. Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan©

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WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match

Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair©

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Fabulous Fun Fan Signs(limit of 1):

 

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Stars & Stripes and Jim Duggan vs. Harlem Heat and Ron Simmons

Vader vs. The Guardian Angel

Arn Anderson and Dustin Rhodes vs. The Stud Stable

WCW United States Championship Match

Steve Austin© defends vs. Ricky Steamboat

Sting and Road Warrior Animal vs. The Nasty Boys

WCW World Tag Team Championship Match

Pretty Wonderful vs. Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan©

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match

Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair©

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