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SUPER LADIES

It’s been a wild week. I couldn’t believe it when Bischoff gave me the call - I told him to f*ck off initially, but after a long night of drinking alone and reflecting on the offer, I knew it was the right choice for me. Bischoff was kind - he told me that he respected me and when the purchase of LPWA went through, I was the first person he thought of to run the ship. That little twerp told me he didn’t trust the guys there and wanted a person who would be in charge of the promotion with conviction and a high standard of quality. He knew that I was opposed to the structure initially, but he said that the level of class in which I left WCW with was inspiring. I get to run this ship - without consistent reporting to Kip and co - and I get to be steer the day-to-day. I know I’ve done things wrong in the past, but this is my chance to do the right thing and leave a real legacy.

So, day one we cleared house. I got rid of Brad Rheingans, Tor Berg, Wally Karbo, Allison Royal, Sue Hennig, Heidi Lee, Black Venus all in one swoop. Bischoff and I are planning on removing as many LPWA contracts as possible and replacing them with new WCW owned contracts - as the WCW will own the costs of the company and provide us with contracted staff as required. We moved the entire operation to the South East, to operate out of Atlanta. Unfortunately, one of our stars was able to see right through this all and saw the writing on the wall - Bad Girl announced her decision to retire. It wasn’t a massive blow though, as Bischoff sent us some talent he signed from Japan.

We’re going to be operating with two events a month for the remainder of the year to honour the WCW approach and complete a 1992 season. Our first show in Atlanta is right away and unfortunately, one of the previous owners passed away two days after being let go. It seemed likely that it would be a major blow to morale, so we immediately proceeded to announce that the show would be a Wally Karbo tribute show. And at the current for that first show, Misty Blue and Madusa became good friends when Madusa consoled Misty while she wept during our 10 bell salute to Wally.

I’m excited to start my new legacy. I do have to admit that I found it strange that Bischoff was the one to co-ordinate all this with me, however.

 

-OA

 

ROUND ONE

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Quick Results:

 

Madusa def. Reggie Bennett

Candi Devine def. Lioness Asuka

Bambi def. Denise Storm

Leilani Kai def. Akira Hokuto

Wendi Richter def. Misty Blue

Bull Nakano def. Susan Sexton

Magnificent Mimi def. Kat LeRoux

Judy Martin DREW Rockin Robin.

 

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MAY 92, WEEK 2 : EPISODE 92.14

 

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“Welcome one and all, to wrestling’s Sabbath.” It’s week 2 of Round 5 and the panel of Harley Race, Paul E Dangerously and Dusty Rhodes run through tonights card. Paul E takes a moment to apologize for his unprofessional behaviour last week, citing personal issues as the reason why he up and left the panel. Dusty Rhodes segues into providing the viewing audience with the results from LPWA’s first show under the WCW Broadcast. Paul E is proud of Madusa and states that he whole-heartedly believes that she will sweep the women’s league in LPWA. They talk about tonight being a special night, as for the first time this season, a non-Elite Division match will main event the card. Both Takada and Liger are red hot and undefeated going into tonight’s WCW TV Title match, and have caught the North American audiences attention with their captivating in ring styles. They will headline tonight’s show on a night with three Elite Division matches to compete with, and Dusty couldn’t be happier to put foreign talent at the forefront of his show. After we get through the predictions, analysis and chatter, Harley sends things down to Lance Russell who is standing by with our officiating team for tonight.

 

Lance Russell introduces our officiating staff for tonight, it’s the A-Team! Randy Anderson, Bill Alfonso and Mike Atkins. Nick Patrick is manning the time keepers table.

 



V7AA2rQ.gifTonight’s card kicks off with our first of two Division Two matches, as Steve Austin enters with Paul E and Cactus Jack enters with Big Van Vader. This match starts with Jack clotheslining Austin and himself over the ropes just as Austin enters the ring. Referee Bill Alfonso opts to sound the bell and let this one start as the two boys start tossing each other into the ringside furniture. 20 seconds into the match and Austin whips Cactus into the timekeepers table, destroying it. JR says that maybe WCW will finally move that station as it’s not going to be usable tonight in it’s current state! Alfonso tries to tell Austin to bring it back into the ring and Austin asks Alfonso how much times left to a laugh from the audience. The referee staff pour out to the ringside area and help Nick Patrick to the back and Cactus domes Austin with a foreign object. Jimmy Jett brings the bell up the ramp and sets up a folding table there and Alfonso is returning to the ring, when Cactus drags Austin right past him, up to Jett’s new station. Cactus rings Austin’s head off the bell a few times and then suplexes Austin through the new timekeeper’s table.

Alfonso starts counting them out, so Cactus breaks the count and then argues with Alfonso. Austin comes back the ring and this is definitely a unique match compared to what the WCW audience has grown accustom to, and they are digging it. JR calls it a slobberknocker and Schiavone ask that JR keeps his personal life off of television… Austin and Jack continue their brawl as the ringside steps have somehow made their way into the ring and Austin backdrops Jack onto them with a sickening crack. Austin stomps on Jack viciously in the corner and Jack is bleeding like a pig so Austin locks in the Hollywood and Vine. Jack manages to get out of it and starts biting Austin’s forehead. This is getting visceral and at ringside Paul E is loving all of it. Austin with a Lou Thesz Press, and starts wailing on Jack’s bloody face, but Jack gets out and runs at Austin - but he takes a drop toe hold that sees him land throat first on the ropes. He stumbles into Austin who hits the Stun Gun and picks up the win. Paul congratulates Austin on another big win.

Steve Austin (4-1-0) def. Cactus Jack (2-3-0) in 13:06

 




PamEqjh.gifThe US Champion, Rick Rude meets Steve Austin on the entry ramp and they slap hands as the Dangerous Alliance looks to keep on rolling. Rude comes out with Dangerously, Eaton, Tully and the Enforcers. Butch Reed has Mr. Hughes in his corner. Reed works a headlock to start but Rude flexes to escape and chases Rude into the corner.* Rude takes Reed down with a shoulderblock and starts working a hammerlock now. *Butch fights his way back up and tries a DDT, but Rude grabs the ropes to block and then takes him down in a chinlock.*Reed retreats to the apron to escape but Rude follows him quickly and knocks him to the floor with a shoulderblock. They brawl out on the floor until Rude misses a clothesline and hits the ring post.* Reed takes the match back inside the ring and works the arm for a while, but then ends up missing a double axehandle off the middle rope and is rolled up for a two count.* Paul E. jumps up on the apron, where Reed takes a swing at him, only to turn and be finished by the Rude Awakening.

Rick Rude (3-2-0) def. Butch Reed (1-4-0) in 15:08.

 

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Magnum TA runs through the results from last night’s Main Event action, which saw Jerry Lawler def. The Samoan Savage and Chaos By Nature def. The Heavenly Bodies.. In additional exhibitions, Sledgehammer Anderson def. Norman the Lunatic, Greg Valentine and Dave Finlay def. Solar and Blue Panther, and Scotty Flamingo and Jeff Jarrett def. Ultimo Dragon and Mike Rapada. JR’s indie spotlight showcased Tony Anthony who competes on WCW Main Event where he is currently on a three match winning streak, as well as Smoky Mountain Wrestling and USWA.

 

Magnum then sends the audience to Lance Russell, who is standing by with The Steiner’s, Barry Windham and Dustin Rhodes. The Steiner’s are all riled up about The Enforcers and their interaction two weeks ago - They get to face them in Round 6. Barry and Dustin talk about losing to Rude and Austin respectively and the four men all agree that one match against the Alliance isn’t going to cut it, and they’d like to challenge the Alliance for a huge multi-man match at Great American Bash.

 




aqDEmS0.gifBack from our first intermission, and it’s for a tag team match of two tag team greats. The Killer Bees make their way to the ring, and they are followed by Ultimo Dragon. Out next are the Rock N Roll Express, who are joined by Alexandra York, Scotty Flamingo and Jeff Jarrett. JR moans about having to hear about the South Atlantic Stronghold each week, but you can’t argue with the talent that Lawler and the Rock N Roll Express hold, and if Scotty Flamingo wants to spend his family fortune on WCW’s ad time, all the power to him. Schiavone asks if we can send Alexandra to the LPWA. This match starts off with the two teams feeling each other out until B Brian Blair gets a deep chin lock on Morton, who quickly backs up into his own corner and tags in Gibson. The two double team on Blair until he fires up and brawls his way out of the corner and Jim jumps in too and all four men take turns hitting dropkicks and then one by one they each hit flying double axe handles. Then they have a standoff and the crowd cheers, but referee Mike Atkins jumps in and sends the illegals back to their respective corners.

The action slows down with the Express heeling it up and turning the crowd against them - but it’s hard for the crowd to be against the Express. Loudmouths Jarrett and Flamingo at ringside on the other hand? The crowd is jeering them non-stop. Morton gets separated and plays the heel in peril for a while as they build up to a tag into Gibson. He finally gets in and pokes Brunzell in the eye and then kicks the ropes at Blair, which rebound off his crotch and he goes down. Morton jumps in and the Rock N Roll Express hit the double dropkick on Jim to get the win.

The Rock N Roll Express (4-1-0) def. The Killer Bees (3-2-0) in 17:18.

 




jUUfYs3.gifOne Man Gang enters and JR talks about how he’s been seen Gang at the gym consistently and the man is working to get into better shape, here’s hoping that it shows tonight. Ricky Steamboat is out next with Jushin Liger in his corner and he looks serious tonight - wanting to bounce back hard from his loss against Luger. Inside the ring, Gang goes up for a handshake Steamboat obliges and they circle each other as the bell rings. Steamboat ducks under Gangs arms immediately, bounces off the ropes and flies through the air connecting with a flying forearm. He goes up top and hits an elbow drop for a near fall very early and Gang looks stunned. He gets back to his feet and ties up with The Dragon, but Steamboat with a huge monkey flip. Gang gets to his feet again and Steamboat meets him with more offence, and Gang resorts to a knee to the stomach to stop Steamboats moment, before taking him down with a running crossbody. Steamboat is not down for long and continues to take the fight to the big man. Gang is trying to get creative to ground the faster competitor and rolls him up with a small package, but Steamboat rolls through and locks in a Dragon Sleeper which One Man Gang taps to.



Ricky Steamboat (2-1-2) def. One Man Gang (0-5-0) in 9:57.

 

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It’s time, for Inside the Squared Circle with Jesse Ventura and Magnum TA. Magnum tries to lay out a format of discussion for tonight’s segment, wanting to touch on WCW’s purchase of LPWA and it’s first event, but Ventura steamrolls over him, as he wants to talk about Stunning Steve Austin versus Cactus Jack and the officiating work of Bill Alfonso. Tonight, there were several moments where both men warranted a disqualification under the rules of engagement in WCW, but neither man was disqualified. The timekeepers area was destroyed and the match was allowed to continue. The men were allowed to fight on the outside, and Bill was super slow with his 10 count, allowing the men to brawl, while encouraging them to come back into the ring. Ventura thinks that Bill Alfonso did a great job of letting it all play out. Neither wrestler was maliciously cheating and neither man was taking shortcuts, they were just in the heat of the moment. Magnum asks what’s the point of rules if a referee isn’t going to call a match when a rule is broken? Ventura calls Magnum a sissy and talks about other sports. In soccer, hockey and football when a penalty is motioned, it’s not called immediately, as the referee has the autonomy to let it play out and call it later. In football after a play is over, that’s when the penalty decision is made. In soccer, when the team that was fouled loses possession, the penalty is called - and if the penalty didn’t affect the current flow of play, it is not called at all. In hockey, the team who has earned a penalty keeps playing until they lose possession. He thinks that’s where wrestling has had it wrong for so long, the immediacy of calling a DQ rather than letting things play out a bit more. Magnum says this is different, wrestling can result in serious injury if things get out of hand. They bicker about this back and forth until Magnum is told they are out of time. He has to speak over top of Ventura to let the viewing audience know.

 

Magnum sends things over to Dusty Rhodes, who shares the card for next week’s WCW Saturday Night Elite Division. Featured next week is a huge main event as Sting takes on Tully Blanchard in Elite Division action, plus Bam Bam Bigelow takes on Kevin Sullivan. And the Young Pistols put the US Tag Titles on the line against The Fantastics. Next week is the final week of Round Five, closing off the first third of the 1992 season!

 

Sting addresses the press, making his intentions known that he would like to officially challenge Lex Luger for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship at Great American Bash. Sting talks about Ron Simmons being a worthy contender, but when they met face to face, Sting proved himself to be the better man right now. Sting says that Ron Simmons failed to show him respect in the centre of the ring when he divided his attention and did not treat Sting as the most important opponent during the moment they were facing off. Simmons has to grow as a man and mature - he has all the right tools but needs to learn how to not be driven by emotion. Sting clarifies that after he defeats Luger for the World Championship, he would gladly face Ron Simmons as his first challenger.

 




ffuKg2V.gifBack from the break and it’s time for our third and final Elite Division contest of the evening. Ron Simmons and Nikita Koloff both make their entrances and Luger has joined the commentary booth to provide additional context to tonight’s match. Luger talks how just two weeks ago it seemed as though Ron Simmons proved he is not World Champion material when he was KO’d by Sting and couldn’t continue. The bell rings and Simmons rushes Koloff, walloping him with intensity right out of the gate. JR says tonight there must be some bad blood between good friends as Koloff was at ringside for the Sting/Simmons match and attempted to throw in the towel on Simmons behalf. Luger says Koloff did the right thing as Simmons is out of his element in the Elite Division and should probably reconnect with Hacksaw for a 93 Doom reunion. Schiavone asks Luger why Simmons nearly beat him in Round Two if he’s out of this league? Luger says that his internal clock was aware that the time expired and he knew he didn’t need to exert any more energy, while that buffoon Simmons is too much of a rookie to have proper time management skills. Besides, Luger was too busy with contract negotiations at the time to properly train for his matches.

The two men continue to club away at each other here, 7 minutes in and not a single wrestling hold has been applied. Simmons looks like a man possessed, chopping away at Nikita’s chest until it’s purple. Simmons finally uses a standard hold, pressing Koloff in the air and then tossing him with ease. JR states that’s why they call him Powerhouse! Simmons doesn’t let up, dropping elbows onto Koloffs back as he wails in pain. Koloff tries to mount a comeback, as he gets back to his feet and gets a bit of offence in, but Simmons shuts it down with a powerful spine buster. JR screams go for the pin, but Simmons doesn’t look satisfied. He goes to ringside and grabs a towel from the timekeepers booth, and comes back into the ring. He proceeds with another massive spinebuster and the crowd wants more! Another one shatters the spine of Nikita. Simmons tosses the towel onto Koloff and referee Randy Anderson lifts Koloffs arm and it’s limp. Anderson calls for the bell and goes to raise Simmons arm but he’s already leaving the ring. He marches up the ramp, yelling at Luger and Luger decides his commentary shift is done and heads to the back. What a dominant win from Simmons here.

Ron Simmons (3-1-1) def. Nikita Koloff (1-4-0) in 13:36.

 




rf7rMDJ.gifIt’s time, for the main event, and for the first time in 1992, the main event of Saturday Night will not be Elite Division action, but rather Division Two action. Jushin Liger is out first, with the WCW Light Heavyweight Champion around his waist and Ultimo Dragon out to support him. Takada makes his entrance with the WCW Television title on his shoulder and Teddy Long, Bam Bam Bigelow and Terrence Taylor in his corner. This match is for the WCW Television Title, but Takada is eligible for the Light Heavyweight Championship here, and a successful title defence here would have to shoot him up to top contender for Liger’s belt at Great American Bash. We see a lot of interested parties at ringside tonight, as Pillman, Zenk, and Shane Douglas are all in attendance to watch what will no doubt be a technical masterclass. This starts off with a wild sequence showcasing both men’s speed and prowess, but after a standstill raises the live crowd to their feet, the two competitors slow things down and try and figure one another out. JR talks about how these two have faced off in NJPW three times prior to this contest, and Takada won twice while the third match ended in a draw.

After trading some cautious rope breaks, they explode into a fast junior sequence, both men dodging, avoiding or blocking everything to show how well they know each other's tricks. Their routine move sets will not be nearly enough.After a good amount of positioning and stalemates, the two competitors get in close and have a strike off, with Takada gaining the upper hand. Liger turns to the sky and starts to get in control as he’s way better versed in the air and perhaps is finding the first weakness in Takada’s armour. Time is winding down and neither man will stay down - from their knees they continue to trade punches as the time limit expires. Mike Atkins throws himself in between the two to separate them and neither man is ready to quit. Ultimo Dragon and Terrence Taylor pull their men backwards and they cool off, meet in the centre of the ring, each man raising their respective title in the air as JR freaks out about how epic a match that was.


Nobuhiko Takada (4-0-1) and Jushin Liger (2-0-3) went to a 20 minute time limit draw

 

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Jesse Ventura announces this weeks three stars:

3. RickRude

2. Nobuhiko Takada

1. Ricky Steamboat (wins $10,000 wrestler of the night bonus). Steamboat’s dominant performance over a much larger opponent was incredibly impressive.

 

Back at the broadcast panel, the team recaps the nights events, showing replays and providing analysis of the night that was. We go through an updated look at the standings, where there is no changes to the top 5 in the Elite Division, but Ricky Steamboat bolts all the way up to 6th place after his win. Austin climbs into third spot in Div Two, while Takada and Lawler are deadlocked at 13 points a piece for the top spot. And the Rock & Roll Express move into a four way tie at the top of the Tag Division with The Enforcers, The Young Pistols, and the Steiner Brothers. They chat about the dominant performances by Steamboat and Simmons this week, as both came out with something to prove. Next week is the final week of Round 5 and with that, Dangerously signs off with his touted quote, “It’s Saturday night, folks - Stay Dangerous!”

 

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AROUND THE WORLD

- In massive news, the CEO of NJPW Seiji Sakaguchi has announced his plans to retire. The roster is under the belief that Antonio Inoki will regain control of the company after having ceded control in 1989, and are nervous about what sort of shake up this may cause. True to Japanese form, this hasn’t caused any interruption to the work however as Seiji also announced that NJPW has negotiated a deal with WWA Mexico to send excursion talents their way.

 

- AAA continued it’s hiring spree, adding Tinieblas Jr, Vampiro, Mr. Condor, Panther, Vulcano, Pierroth Jr, Kato Kung Lee, Negro Navarro, Vigilante, Maniacop.

 

- After being released from LPWA, Black Venus defeated Rockin Robin to become the LMLW International’s championship for the first time.

 

- El Canek tore his quad during a tag match in CMLL and is expected to take a full year to recover. Many hope this will force him to take a step back and provide CMLL with logical booking. The CMLL World Championship has been vacated as a result. The UWA World Heavyweight has also been vacated - however in rapid succession the belt was won by El Signo for the first time.

 

- Brazo de Oro and Los Gringos Locos won the CMLL World Trios Titles. This is their first reign.

 

- Down in Puerto Rico, Invader #1 has suffered a Back Injury in a match against Psycho (also known as Bull Pain) that will keep him on the shelf for several months. This is a fairly big loss as Invader #1 is a star for the CSP promotion. On top of that, CSP was caught feeding rumours to sponsors of rival promotion AWF-PR - CSP is currently worried about the threat of legal action.

 

- The WWF signed a 3 year contract extension with Brian Knobbs.

 

- Over in Britain, a string of retirement announcements occurred as Skull Murphy, Crusher Mason and Klaus Kauroff all announced their retirements, each planning a summer tour and then riding off into the sunset.

 

- George the Animal Steele announced his intent to retire. The 55 year old hairy monster who would eat turnbuckles is best known for his run through the 80s with the WWF, where the only accolade he achieved was a Slammy award.

 

- UWF mega star Don Muraco has become a point of discussion lately as it’s become obvious that he is in decline and has become out of shape. A lot of his star power has gone out the window as he’s been appearing chunky and lethargic in recent matches.

 

 

WEEK 92.15 CARD

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Prediction Grid:

 

Tom Zenk vs Austin Idol

Van Hammer vs Bobby Eaton

The Young Pistols vs The Fantastics

Shooters Club vs Big And Bigger

Shane Douglas vs Dustin Rhodes

Samoan Swat Team vs The Enforcers

Bam Bam Bigelow vs Kevin Sullivan

Tully Blanchard vs Sting

 

 

::: Prediction Contest Leaderboard :::

 

The Lariat : 2/8 25%

monrapi3 : 18/46 40%

Egoshiha : 4/8 50%

Blodyxe : 8/14 58%

Satyr24 : 64/109 59%

Smasher1311 : 39/64 61%

Jaysin : 5/8 63%

ElectricX : 30/48 63%

Hollywood : 39/61 64%

The Blonde Bomber : 46/71 65%

Lord Byron : 76/117 65%

chasep197 : 25/38 66%

smw88 : 73/109 67%

Helginho : 31/46 68%

SonOfSharknado : 79/117 68%

Old School Fan : 11/16 69%

DHK1989 : 81/117 70%

Dalton : 6/8 75%

Purotastic : 19/24 80%

 

 

AUTHORS NOTES

 

Lawler is Heavyweight champion material

I’ll be really disappointed if Simmons doesn’t win. I wanna see him against Luger again!

 

LOL - Lawler is in a tough spot for me. He’s in decline plus he has loyalty to USWA. But his matches are still great, and he’s super entertaining. I’m hoping to parlay his value into Flamingo (Raven) and Jarrett. And man, the Simmons arc has been a great story to write, exactly what I was hoping to accomplish.

 

Well that was unexpected...

 

What is everyone’s thoughts on the LPWA results being presented the way they were as it happens? I want to maintain the presentation style for it, but won’t be writing it out and don’t want to do additional predictions for it as I feel it will water down the prediction contest.

 

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Tom Zenk vs Austin Idol

I’m an Austin Idol fan but you’ve been pushing Zenk. So maybe Idol can have some fun after he loses

Van Hammer vs Bobby Eaton

Let’s get an Alabama Jam session going!!

The Young Pistols vs The Fantastics

The pistols beat the steiners they aren’t losing to the fantastics

Shooters Club vs Big And Bigger

I hate big and bigger

Shane Douglas vs Dustin Rhodes

Samoan Swat Team vs The Enforcers

Bam Bam Bigelow vs Kevin Sullivan

Tully Blanchard vs Sting

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I think doing something different with the women's fed works better to keep it from being all the same.

 

 

Tom Zenk vs Austin Idol

Van Hammer vs Bobby Eaton

The Young Pistols vs The Fantastics

Shooters Club vs Big And Bigger

Shane Douglas vs Dustin Rhodes

Samoan Swat Team vs The Enforcers

Bam Bam Bigelow vs Kevin Sullivan

Tully Blanchard vs Sting

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MAY 92, WEEK 3 : EPISODE 92.15

 

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“Welcome one and all, to wrestling’s Sabbath.” It’s the final week of Round 5, the conclusion of the first third of WCW’s 1992 season, and the panel of Harley Race, Paul E Dangerously and Dusty Rhodes run through tonights card. Tonight’s show features an epic main event as Sting looks to continue his perfect run at the top of the WCW Elite Division as he takes on Tully Blanchard. Unfortunately for WCW and fans of the tag team division, a scheduling error has occurred with The Fantastics, and as they are double booked for a match with All Japan wrestling this weekend and will not be here tonight. As a result, they forfeit their opportunity to compete in Round 5 - this does not result in a recorded loss against their record, but they will not get an opportunity to make up the match as Round 5 concludes after tonight. Dusty confirms for the viewers that the forfeit by the Fantastics does not mean that the Young Pistols get an automatic win. Instead, they will face two wrestlers who have been proving themselves in exhibitions on Main Event. Tonight, fresh off a tag team win last night, Sledgehammer Anderson and Mike Rapada will compete for the US Tag Team Championships in a Tag Team Division match. After we get through the predictions, analysis and chatter, Harley sends things down to Lance Russell who is standing by with our officiating team for tonight.

 

Lance Russell is accompanied by Eric Bischoff as Lance introduces our officiating staff for tonight, it’s the A-Team! Nick Patrick, Mike Atkins and Hiroyuki Unno. Randy Anderson is manning the time keepers table. Eric stands beside Lance and thanks him for his years of service and says that it has been an honour to work with him. They acknowledge his retirement plans.

 



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Bam Bam Bigelow (3-2-0) def. Kevin Sullivan (2-3-0) in 12:35.

 




F7aG4a5.gifDustin comes to the ring with Barry Windham and the Steiner’s, and JR talks about the recent tension between these four and the Dangerous Alliance. His opponent is Shane Douglas, who is still without a win in 1992. They tie up right away and trade hip tosses, but then Douglas takes advantage with some beautiful headscissor take downs, and then works the shoulder of Dustin. Dustin fights off of the floor and hits a backbreaker to take control of the match. Dustin works the back of Douglas, moving him into a bear hug. Douglas tries to fight out, but eats a smooth snap powerslam. They keep this match mat-based and moving from hold to hold, but the crowd doesn’t care all that much. Dustin goes for the Lonestar State of Mind, but Douglas fights out and half reverses it, so Dustin adapts and transitions to a crucifix pin attempt that keeps Douglas down for three. Douglas is disappointed, but they shake hands and Douglas leaves the ring.

Dustin Rhodes (3-2-0) def. Shane Douglas (0-4-1) in 16:17

 

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After the match, Dustin is joined in the ring by The Steiner’s and Barry Windham. They announce that at Great American Bash, the four of them will face The Dangerous Alliance in the annual War Games match. But, they won’t be alone! Ricky Steamboat enters to a pop and makes his way to the ring. He says he’s got unfinished business with Rick Rude, it’s been eating away at him that Rude has his number and he wants to even the score. And next week, in Round 6 action, the Steiner Brothers will face off against the Enforcers - the winning team will earn the advantage at Great American Bash. The Steiner’s stare at the camera, saying they are coming for the WCW Tag Team Champions.

 

Magnum TA runs through the results from last night’s Main Event action, which saw Van Hammer upset Bobby Eaton with a count-out victory and Tom Zenk defeated Austin Idol.. In additional exhibitions, Sledgehammer Anderson and Mike Rapada def. Pat Rose and The Mongolian Stomper, Greg Valentine and Dave Finlay def. Great Sasuke and Ultimo Dragon, Jeff Jarrett def. Solar, and Johnny B Badd and Norman Smiley def. Sgt Buddy Lee Parker and Rip Rogers. JR’s indie spotlight showcased Brian Lee who competes in Smoky Mountain Wrestling and has been working pre-show matches for WCW. He currently is injured with a broken wrist, but has been using his injury as an opportunity to work on his strength and size.

 



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We turn our attention back to Lance Russell, who’s standing by with Terry Gordy and Butch Reed. They face off in Round 6 action, and both are sitting at 1-4 and desperately need the win to turn the tide and start climbing out of the basement. They are Round 6’s Battle of the Bottom. Terry Gordy is with the rest of the Freebirds, and they state they have momentum on their side as they are coming off a win, and Butch Reed is cold right now.

 




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This goes back and forth remaining incredibly even, with all four competitors getting equal involvement. The commentators talk about the challenger’s 1992 run on Main Event - Rapada has tag wins over the likes of Greg Valentine, The Great Kabuki, Tony Anthony, Scott Armstrong and The Mongolian Stomper while Anderson is on a 5-0 tear on Main Event. The challengers get quite a few near falls on the champs and The Pistols are reeling! Armstrong jumps into the ring, distracting Sledgehammer and referee Unno, and Smothers capitalizes, poking Sledgehammer in the eyes. Inside cradle and the Pistols retain! They go to the floor and glance over and Teddy Long, but Long shakes his head in disgust and leaves with Takada.

The Young Pistols (5-0-0) def. Sledgehammer Anderson and Mike Rapada (0-1-0) in 12:50 to retain the WCW US Tag Team Championships.

 




kwF32LM.gifIt’s back to back tag team matches here, as we move right along to the next tag bout, with Shooters Club coming out for their match. They are accompanied by both Norman Smiley and Johnny B Badd as JR talks about Dan Severn’s upcoming leave for an MMA match. Both Smiley and B Badd are working on Main Event in preparation of having to step in for Severn. Their opponents tonight are Big And Bigger, Big Josh and El Gigante - accompanied by La Parka. Schiavone mentions their recent difficulties after a fast start. Shamrock and Josh start this off and they keep things in the centre of the ring, not allowing each other to drag the match towards their respective corners. Shamrock grounds Josh a few times, but Josh fights out and shows good poise by reversing and getting the advantage over Shamrock. Gigante gets tagged in, and he dominates Shamrock, getting the match back into the corner of the big boys. The fans aren’t super into the babyface team of Big and Bigger, and they rally Shamrock for a comeback and hot tag. Severn comes in and tosses around Josh with easy belly-to-belly tosses. Severn rag dolls Josh to his corner and draws a line on the mat, asking Gigante to step up. Gigante comes in and the crowd erupts for the huge standoff. Big pop for Gigante taking an overhead throw from Severn.

Things have broken down completely now and all four men are in the ring. Big Josh has control over the action, taking down both opponents. He grabs Shamrock and holds him for Gigante, but Shamrock ducks and Gigante chops Josh right atop his head. Severn bum-rushes Gigante and the two spill to the floor and Shamrock locks in a dragon sleeper on Josh, who has no option but to tap out.



Shooters Club (4-1-0) def. Big And Bigger (2-3-0) in 15:04.

 

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It’s time, for Inside the Squared Circle with Jesse Ventura and Magnum TA. Magnum asks Jesse Ventura about The Fantastics missing a match. Ventura says that it’s disappointing that a tag team would fail to book off a planned match night with a different promotion, and it seems like The Fantastics are not serious about WCW’s tag team division - it’s likely that they are just interested in collecting a pay day and not much more. Magnum thinks that it’s WCW managements responsibility to ensure that talent in the WCW divisions is properly scheduled for matches and if Dusty Rhodes isn’t ensuring that his management team is accomplishing this, he stands to blame for damaging the integrity of the WCW. Magnum says that traditional wrestling booking tends to be more on the fly, and wrestlers focus on the best paydays and opportunities. After a 1-3 start, perhaps The Fantastics are making the decision that they can’t elevate their position in 1992 and are focusing on paydays elsewhere. Ventura says that if that’s the case, they don’t belong in WCW. Prior to this week, they hadn’t lined up against neither undefeated teams and winning those two matches could completely change the landscape of the WCW Tag Team Division. They talk about how great Rapada and Sledgehammer did in stepping up to the plate short notice and taking their first ever non-exhibition match. They nearly knocked off the champs in their Saturday Night debut and made a strong impression that is sure to be considered in determining 1993 competitors for the entry level divisions.

 

Magnum sends things over to Lance Russell, who’s keeping busy on one of his last nights in professional wrestling. Lance laughs and is joined by Cactus Jack and Big Van Vader. Cactus Jack talks about last week’s war with Steve Austin, saying that the flexible rules last week whet his appetite. He may have lost, but he went to war last week and for the first time this year, he felt truly alive. He’s hoping WCW will continue to encourage a more open battlefield, but he wants the whole nine yards. So at Great American Bash, he wants to set an open invitation for a hardcore war, where anything and everything can happen, and his sickest desires can be fulfilled. The challenge is set, the contract is open to anyone in WCW or the world. Lance sends us over to Dusty with next weeks matches for the Elite Division.

 

Dusty Rhodes announces the first week’s worth of matches for the Elite Division - Dan Spivey versus One Man Gang and a huge main event, as Ricky Steamboat faces off against Sting. Dusty is overly talking up Sting, when Ron Simmons appears at the broadcast panel and takes a seat next to Dusty. Ron grabs one of the microphones and says he wants an opportunity to talk and WCW isn’t approving any interview time for him. Dusty warns him to tread lightly, because Dusty doesn’t want to suspend him, but will do so as required. Simmons wants to take a second to apologize to Sting for not providing him respect in the ring, but Sting needs to apologize for disrespecting The Powerhouse outside of the ring, when he stated that Ron isn’t ready. You see, Sting doesn’t know what it’s like to fight for your life. Sting’s boy Nikita was at ringside throwing in towels like Simmons knows the word quit. Simmons never quit against Sting, and he beat the World Champion he doesn’t give a shit what some clock said. He knows Sting is currently the number one contender, but he doesn’t care. He’s fought his entire life for an opportunity, and the world is in his corner for the first time, he ain’t going to let it down. Dusty says that Simmons needs to earn his spot as a world champion challenger. Simmons gets in Dusty’s face. Security and a few wrestlers pull Simmons away.

 




cVjsx8v.gifBack from the break and it’s time for our third and final Tag Team Division contest of the evening. The Savages are out first with Samoan Savage in their corner as JR talks about the strange mentorship that is occurring as Fatu has been taken under the legendary Harley Race’s wing. They are curious to see how Fatu grows, but tonight the Samoans have a massive challenge in front of them as they face off against the World Champions, The Enforcers. The Enforcers are joined by Rude, Austin and Paul E. The Savages bum rush Larry to start the match off and get an immediate advantage, fighting dirty to try and pick up a fast win. This is a great clash of styles, as the Savages are wild and chaotic, while The Enforcers are technically structured and controlled. Larry gets control of Fatu and drags him to the corner where Arn tags in. The Enforcers dominate for a bit, until Fatu headbutts his way out of the corner, knocking both Larry and Arn down. Samu swings wildly with an attack at Arn. Samu gets a near fall, but Arn reverses the pin into a head lock and slows things right down.

The Enforcers control most of the match, and hit a spike piledriver on Samu to pick up a clear cut victory.

The Enforcers (5-0-0) def. The Samoan Savages (1-4-0) in 12:39.

 




cLn9kz4.gifThe main event is up next and out comes Tully Blanchard with Bobby Eaton, but the rest of the Alliance do not return to ringside to support Tully… Sting comes out alone to a massive ovation. Before Nick Patrick is able to kick off the match, Lex Luger enters the ringside area and joins the broadcast booth. Sting is distracted here and Tully jumps him from behind to kick off the match. Luger says that Sting is the biggest challenge to his championship and when they face off at Great American Bash, Luger will prove why he’s world champion. Luger makes a few comments about it being a shame he can’t face off against Simmons again, too bad he won’t be able to beat that chump again. Nikita Koloff is shown at ringside, watching the match as well. Tully is all over Sting early on, controlling him on the ground with quick pin attempts and various submission holds. Tully goes for the figure four and gets kicked out of the ring and Sting is finally able to get back to his feet after several minutes of being dominated. Sting follows Tully to the floor and whips him into the railings, and goes for a Stinger Splash but Tully moves - and Sting flies into the crowd! Sting barely beats the count back to the ring, and his perfect record is in jeopardy as the match goes too commercial.

JR says that Tully has continued to control the match as goes to the middle rope for a diving sunset flip, but Sting blocks it, mounts Tully, and starts hammering away at him! Tully tries to get back to his feet, but eats a few Stinger Splashes! Finally, Sting gets some momentum, so Tully goes low with a chop block to stop him. Tully locks in a Figure Four and Sting struggles to fight out of it, but eventually he manages to flip to his stomach, reversing the hold and Tully screams and gets the ropes. Sting with an atomic drop and a press slam. Sting howls and locks in the Scorpion Deathlock and Tully asks Nick Patrick how much time is on the clock, Patrick says more than a minute and Tully gives up and taps out.

Sting (5-0-0) def. Tully Blanchard (2-3-0) in 18:51.

 

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Jesse Ventura announces this weeks three stars:

3. Larry Zybsyzko

2. Bam Bam Bigelow

1. Sting (wins $10,000 wrestler of the night bonus).

 

Back at the broadcast panel, the team recaps the nights events, showing replays and providing analysis of the night that was. We go through an updated look at the standings, where Sting has moved into first place by continuing his perfect run. He’s got a massive challenge to continue his perfect run, as he faces Ricky Steamboat next week. Bigelow continues his climb up the rankings, moving into 6th place with his win tonight. And in the tag team division, the two sets of champions also remain perfect with their fifth straight wins. Harley reminds the audience that this Thursday is Round Two of LPWA, so check with your Pay Per View providers if you are interested in seeing the best women’s wrestling in America. Next week is the first week of Round 6 and with that, Dangerously signs off with his touted quote, “It’s Saturday night, folks - Stay Dangerous!”

 

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LPWA ROUND TWO

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Quick Results:

Kat LeRoux def. Judy Martin

Rockin’ Robin def. Reggie Bennett

Candi Devine def. Denise Storm

Magnificent Mimi DREW Misty Blue

Madusa def. Leilani Kai

Lioness Asuka def. Akira Hokuto

Bull Nakano def. Bambi

Wendi Richter def. Susan Sexton

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AROUND THE WORLD

- Brazo de Oro and Misterioso won the Vacant CMLL World Tag Team Championships for the first time. El Danady won the previously vacant NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship.

- Brazo de Plata and Kraneo defeated Los Destructores to win the Mexican National Tag Team Championships for the first time.

- Lance Russell, who has reduced his WCW role down to announcing the officiating staff and some backstage interviews on Main Event, has announced his retirement in one month time. The 66 year has been involved in pro wrestling for 33 years and with WCW for the past 3 years.

- 31 year veteran, former multi-time NWA US Champion and NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Champion Wahoo McDaniel has announced from wrestling. WCW has reached out the the legendary figure in an attempt to give him a proper send off.

- Former owner of LPWA Tor Berg announced his retirement from the world of wrestling.

- Ultimate Warrior underwent successful surgery on his torn meniscus and it’s said his road to recovery has been drastically reduced.

- CMLL’s women division took a shot in the leg on it’s Sunday night event as star Rossy Moreno is suffering from a hernia and will be out of action for several months, and Josseline tore her ACL.

- Villano III won the UWA Mexican National Welterweight for the first time, defeating Ciclon Ramirez for the gold.

- Legendary All Japan star Jumbo Tsuruta tore his rotator cuff during a match this week and was rushed for surgery. This is a huge blow to the promotion, as it leaves Giant Baba as the sole mega babyface on the roster, and Baba is deep in recession and cannot compete in the 20+ minute matches the fanbase expects. Hurried discussions have Toshiaka Kawada being rapidly pushed as top face, or turning Misawa face.

- Just a few weeks removed from Gene Kiniski tearing his quad, the legendary brawler has announced his decision to retire from active competition.

 

ANNOUNCED FOR GREAT AMERICAN BASH 92

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WEEK 92.16 CARD

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Prediction Grid:

 

Shane Douglas vs Austin Idol

The Southern Rockers vs The Fantastics

The Fabulous Freebirds vs The American Males

Nobuhiko Takada vs Brian Pillman

Terrence Taylor vs Bobby Eaton

Steiner Brothers vs The Enforcers

Dan Spivey vs One Man Gang

Ricky Steamboat vs Sting

 

 

::: Prediction Contest Leaderboard :::

 

*Note - Due to the match alteration, the Young Pistols contest did not count towards the prediction contest.

 

The Lariat : 2/8 25%

monrapi3 : 18/46 40%

Egoshiha : 4/8 50%

Blodyxe : 8/14 58%

Satyr24 : 70/116 61%

Smasher1311 : 39/64 61%

Jaysin : 5/8 63%

ElectricX : 30/48 63%

chasep197 : 25/38 66%

Lord Byron : 82/124 66%

The Blonde Bomber : 52/78 67%

Helginho : 31/46 68%

Hollywood : 46/68 68%

smw88 : 79/116 68%

SonOfSharknado : 86/124 70%

DHK1989 : 88/124 71%

Old School Fan : 17/23 74%

Dalton : 6/8 75%

Purotastic : 19/24 80%

mmaaddict : 6/7 86%

 

 

AUTHORS NOTES

 

The Blonde Bomber said:

Shooters Club vs Big And Bigger

I hate big and bigger

 

Lol - my initial plan was to build them up as undefeated alongside The Young Pistols and then have them dethrone The Pistols for the US Tag Titles while going for a double tag team turn, but I don’t feel as though their story here is as strong as the other stories happening and needed to find a different approach - plus the Pistols have been surprisingly fun to write as chickenshit heels. Doesn’t help that both members of Big and Bigger are 100% heel in game and are considered too soon off of a turn, they just don’t work as a face team.

 

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Shane Douglas vs Austin Idol

The Southern Rockers vs The Fantastics

The Fabulous Freebirds vs The American Males

Nobuhiko Takada vs Brian Pillman

Terrence Taylor vs Bobby Eaton

Steiner Brothers vs The Enforcers

Dan Spivey vs One Man Gang

Ricky Steamboat vs Sting

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Shane Douglas vs Austin Idol

The Southern Rockers vs The Fantastics

The Fabulous Freebirds vs The American Males

Nobuhiko Takada vs Brian Pillman

Terrence Taylor vs Bobby Eaton

Steiner Brothers vs The Enforcers

Dan Spivey vs One Man Gang

Ricky Steamboat vs Sting

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Shane Douglas vs Austin Idol

I don’t think Idol will win but I want him too!

The Southern Rockers vs The Fantastics

The Fabulous Freebirds vs The American Males

I know the Freebirds were set as the team you were making lose a lot. I’m thinking that continues.

Nobuhiko Takada vs Brian Pillman

Terrence Taylor vs Bobby Eaton

Bobby Eaton just lost to Van Hammer…

Steiner Brothers vs The Enforcers

The steiners make up their loss to the pistols and earn tag titles shot

Dan Spivey vs One Man Gang

Ricky Steamboat vs Sting

One of them should not beat the other. If Sting wins Steamboat is ultimately devalued, if Steamboat wins Sting loses his streak to a baby face who can’t gloat.

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