WCW [1995]: Heading To The Top, Not Quite As Great As Henderson

[angeldelayette]

Saturday Week 3 November 1995

WCW Saturday Night
 

Highlights From Monday Nitro
A video showing highlights from Monday Nitro are shown.  The formation of Ric Flair's Four Horsemen is shown.  Roddy Piper defeating Randy Savage is shown.  Finally, the arrival of The Sheepherders is shown.

Match #1
In a decent match, Technically Wonderful (Eddy Guerrero(78), Chris Benoit(84) and Dean Malenko(78)) defeated Johnny B. Badd(57) and American Males(Bagwell-45, Riggs-40) in 10:07 when Eddy Guerrero pinned Scotty Riggs with a Frog Splash...75

Going To Canada
At the interview area, Gene Okerlund announces that in January WCW will be going all the way to the great white north in Canada.  He says they will be spending every WCW show that month in Canada, including the WCW Clash of the Champions.  Then he brings out Jim Duggan for an interview.  Okerlund asks Duggan about the upcoming World War 3 battle royal.  Duggan says that he is stepping in with the thought to win that night and go on to face Hulk Hogan at Starrcade.  Duggan says he's never been the WCW World Champion but he plans to become one at Starrcade, tough guy.  Ho!  Okerlund sends us to the ring for our next match.

Match #2
In a decent match, Miracle Violence Connection(Williams-64, Gordy-63) defeated Pretty Powerful(Hercules-50, Roma-43) in 5:49 when Steve Williams pinned Paul Roma with an Oklahoma Stampede...65

Computerized Man Of The 90s
In a promo, Jimmy Hart hypes V.K. Wallstreet, talking about the upcoming World War 3 battle royal.  Wallstreet says he was built to win a match like this because the odds are always in his favor.  He reminds everyone that he is the Computerized Man of the 90's.  Wallstreet says he will win for The Family.  With that, we go to the ring for our main event.

Match #3
In a good match, Steve Austin(70) defeated The Great Muta(68) in 16:19 by pinfall with a Stun Gun...79

Classic Brawl
Post-Match, Diamond Dallas Page rushes out to the ring and attacks Steve Austin.  Austin fights back and the two exchange blows in the middle of the ring.  Austin goes for the Stun Gun but DDP fights him off.  DDP goes for the Diamond Cutter but Austin pushes him off.  This ends in a stalemate, with both of them staring each other down as the show comes to an end.

[angeldelayette]

NEWS: WCW MONDAY NITRO PREVIEW!

Predictions List:

Shane Douglas vs. Johnny B. Badd
Comments: 

The Iron Sheik vs. Lex Luger
Comments: 

WCW World Television Title Match
10 Minute Time Limit
Diamond Dallas Page defends vs. Steve Austin
Comments: 

Eddy Guerrero vs. Jushin Thunder Liger
Comments: 

Zodiac vs. Jim Duggan
Comments: 

The Dungeon Of Doom (The Giant and The Barbarian) vs. Hulk Hogan and Sting
Comments: 

Comments On Diary In General: 

TAGS: @WCW – #MondayNitro – #WhereTheBigBoysPlay – #DoDvHoganSting

© 1995 All Rights Reserved. PromotionWars.com is a property of WCW
 

[Old School Fan]

Shane Douglas vs. Johnny B. Badd
Comments: 

The Iron Sheik vs. Lex Luger
Comments: 

WCW World Television Title Match
10 Minute Time Limit
Diamond Dallas Page defends vs. Steve Austin
Comments: 

Eddy Guerrero vs. Jushin Thunder Liger
Comments: 

Zodiac vs. Jim Duggan
Comments: 

The Dungeon Of Doom (The Giant and The Barbarian) vs. Hulk Hogan and Sting
Comments: 

[Dawn]

Shane Douglas
Lex Luger
DDP
Eddie Guerrero
Zodiac
Hogan & Sting

[Lord Byron]

My picks:  Shane Douglas, Lex Luger, DDP, Eddie Guerrero, Zodiac, and Hogan and Sting...

[DHK1989]

Johnny B. Badd

Lex Luger

Diamond Dallas Page vs. Steve Austin [DRAW]

Eddy Guerrero

Jim Duggan

Hulk Hogan and Sting

[angeldelayette]

Monday Week 4 November 1995

WCW MONDAY NITRO
 

Mystery Man Revealed
The fans in the Norfolk Scope stand on their feet as Ultimate Warrior comes out to the ring.  Warrior snarls and growls on the microphone.  Between the snarls and growls, he says that he's still standing in this ring despite being bitten by a snake.  He says he's not afraid of snakes anymore and he wants the low-down snake that gave him the bad present.  The video screen lights up to show the unknown man.  The unknown man tells Warrior to be careful what he wishes for because he just might get it.  The unknown man says he will be in the battle royal at World War 3, warning Warrior that he will be coming for him.  He says to never trust a snake.  Trust me.  A laugh spills forth and he leans forward to reveal Jake Roberts!  Roberts continues to laugh as Warrior looks shocked in the ring.  The video screen fades to black but Roberts' laughter can still be heard echoing throughout the arena.  Warrior looks around, a little worried, before exiting the ring and heading for the back.
 

Match #1
Shane Douglas vs. Johnny B. Badd
Our opening match as we are less than a week from World War 3 features two wrestlers who will be in the battle royal.  Shane Douglas takes an early advantage, knocking Badd back to the mat with a solid punch.  Douglas takes Badd over with a snap suplex and then places Badd on the top turnbuckle.  He goes up for a Superplex but Badd fights him off.  Badd shoves Douglas off the top turnbuckle and hits a flying headscissors off the top turnbuckle.  Badd gets the crowd behind him.  He maintains control for the next several minutes.  Badd puts Douglas in the corner and begins throwing a combination of punches.  Badd goes for a vertical suplex but Douglas lands behind him instead.  Douglas turns Badd around and hits him with the belly to belly suplex.  Instead of making the cover, Douglas pulls Badd up and hits the Franchiser.  Douglas makes the cover, holding up four fingers: One, Two, Three!  Shane Douglas gets the win at 11:56!
Shane Douglas p. Johnny B. Badd =60
 

No Longer Stunning
We cut to a video promo featuring Steve Austin.  Austin hypes his upcoming match tonight with Diamond Dallas Page.  Austin says he's going to step into the ring with DDP and dominate.  He says he's going to be the wrestler that he always knew he could be.  He warns DDP that he's going to knock his head off and walk away with the Television title.  And that's the bottom line.  Austin poses and we go to the ring.
 

Match #2
The Iron Sheik vs. Lex Luger
Two veterans step into the ring for what amounts to a pretty decent match between the two despite The Iron Sheik visibly tiring toward the end of the match.  During the bout, the announcers let everyone know that Lex Luger accepeted the stipulation for World War 3 against Vader to make it a Last Man Standing match.  The Iron Sheik is a strong opponent for Luger, focusing on Luger's back when he has control.  Luger manages to make a comeback and takes down The Iron Sheik with a clothesline.  Luger sends Sheik to the ropes and hits a powerslam.  Luger makes a motion and then picks up The Iron Sheik -- Human Torture Rack!  The Iron Sheik struggles but is forced to submit.  Lex Luger picks up the win at 8:10!
Lex Luger d. The Iron Sheik =73
 

World War Heat
We go to the top of the ramp where Gene Okerlund is standing by.  Okerlund hypes the WCW hotline, telling everyone to give us a call.  He says he has some updates on some mystery wrestlers involved in the World War 3 battle royal.  Speaking of World War 3, he brings out his next guests: Harlem Heat.  Okerlund asks them about the challenge issued by Road Warrior Hawk and Scott Steiner.  Booker T says the only tag team that WCW fans need to know about is Harlem Heat.  He says that Hawk and Steiner made a big mistake in challenging them, sucka.  Stevie Ray reminds Hawk and Steiner about the Harlem Hangover or the Heatseeker.  Stevie Ray says those suckas are gonna fall at World War 3.  Booker T throws in now can you dig that, sucka?  Okerlund sends us to the ring for our next match.
 

Match #3
WCW World Television Title Match
10 Minute Time Limit
Diamond Dallas Page (w/Diamond Doll and Maxx Muscle) defends vs. Steve Austin
Our third match is the WCW World Television title defense by Diamond Dallas Page against Steve Austin.  DDP and Austin get into it pretty quickly in the match.  Austin throws a few punches in the first few minutes and DDP responds with forearm smashes.  DDP gains the advantage and sends Austin to the ropes, hitting A Trip To The Diamond Mine.  DDP makes the cover: One, Two, Kickout!  DDP catches Austin with a swinging neckbreaker and then sets him up for the Diamond Cutter.  Austin manages to push DDP off and hits a Lou Thesz press, throwing punches.  Austin gets the crowd behind him.  Austin goes to the second turnbuckle and hits a pointed elbow drop.  Less than five minutes to go in the time limit, Austin locks in Hollywood And Vine.  The standing figure four leglock is locked on with DDP calling out in pain.  Maxx Muscle climbs on the apron, getting the referee's attention.  Austin lets go and moves over to Muscle, throwing a punch.  One minute left in the bout.  Austin knocks Muscle off the apron and then turns, hitting DDP with the Stun Gun!  Diamond Doll climbs on the apron, getting the attention of Austin.  Ten seconds left and Austin turns back around to DDP.  He makes the cover: One, Two, Shoulder Up!  Bell sounds moments later!  We have reached the ten minute time limit draw.
Diamond Dallas Page Draws Steve Austin =78
 

The Extreme Franchise
To end the first hour, Gene Okerlund is standing at the top of the ramp and talks about the WCW Hotline.  Then he brings out one member of one of the Four Horsemen, Shane Douglas.  Okerlund says that Douglas has been announced as being in the World War 3 battle royal.  He asks Douglas about that.  Douglas says that since he made his return to WCW he has proven time and time again that he is the Extreme Franchise.  He reminds everyone that there are no disqualifications in a battle royal.  This means that the Extreme Franchise is going to be in control.  He says that he will be the one to face Hulk Hogan at Starrcade and become the new WCW World Heavyweight Champion.  He warns Hogan that he's going to get franchised.  Douglas walks off as we go to commercial to end the first hour.
 

A Renewed Rivalry
Hulk Hogan comes down to the ring.  Hogan hypes his tag team match tonight and then his match at World War 3 against The Giant.  He promises a victory both ways, brother.  He is interrupted by Roddy Piper, who joins him in the ring.  Piper says that he's here to take the World title from around Hogan's waist.  Hogan says the two of them have a past and they might have a future in this company.  Hogan wishes Piper good luck in the battle royal.  Piper says he doesn't need luck because he's the best wrestler in the business.  Piper says he's going to speak slow so that Hogan's little brain can understand.  He says that Hogan will not be the champion at the end of the year.  Hogan dares Piper to come and take it.  Piper warns Hogan not to throw rocks at a man with a machine gun.  Piper says he'll see Hogan at Starrcade.  Piper exits the ring and heads to the back.  Hogan high fives the fans on his way out.
 

Match #4
Eddy Guerrero vs. Jushin Thunder Liger
A high flying match is next as Eddy Guerrero of Technically Wonderful takes on Japanese wrestling legend Jushin Thunder Liger.  The two exchnage quick moves with no sign of the match seeming to slow down.  The announcers have a hard time keeping up with the moves as Guerrero catches Liger with a sunset flip power bomb and Liger catches Guerrero with a fisherman's buster.  The announcers talk about that this is the kind of action you can expect from the X-Division.  The match builds and builds until the referee gets bumped.  Not too hard, though, but he's staggering around and not able to see.  Guerrero seizes the moment and gets a steel chair.  He bangs it on the mat and then tosses it to Liger.  Liger catches it and Guerrero lays on the mat as though he got hit.  The referee recovers, seeing Liger with the chair and Guerrero down.  The referee calls for the bell immediately as Liger drops the chair, trying to explain what happened.  Eddie Guerrero gets the win at 9:37!
Eddy Guerrero d. Jushin Thunder Liger =82
 

The Dungeon Of Doom
At the ramp, Gene Okerlund discusses the upcoming World War 3 event and then brings out The Taskmaster, The Giant and The Barbarian.  The Taskmaster hypes the tag team match tonight against Hulk Hogan and Sting.  The Taskmaster says that they may not have ended Hulkamania at Halloween Havoc but The Giant will do it at World War 3.  The Giant roars and The Barbarian stands there looking menacing.  The Taskmaster says that tonight begins the end of Hulk Hogan's title reign.  The Taskmaster laughs a menacing laugh and we go up to the ring.
 

Match #5
Zodiac (w/The Taskmaster) vs. Jim Duggan
The Taskmaster came down to ringside to stand at the side of Zodiac.  This match is a pure brawl as anyone would expect.  The announcers talk about the World War 3 battle royal during the match.  Jim Duggan will be in this battle royal.  After a brief momentum burst by Zodiac, the match is mostly dominated by Jim Duggan.  Hacksaw gets the USA chant going and then stands in the corner, awaiting Zodiac to get to his feet.  Duggan charges with a running clothesline tackle.  Duggan makes the cover: One, Two, Three!  Jim Duggan gets the win at 8:16!
Jim Duggan p. Zodiac =56
 

End Of The Blue Bloods
Backstage, Lord Steven Regal and Earl Robert Eaton get into an argument.  Regal says that Eaton is dragging him down and now it is time for Eaton to lose his title.  It's time for Regal to bring in a real noble wrestler.  Regal says that this new wrestler will be on WCW Saturday Night.  Eaton looks down, looking sad.  Then he slowly walks away.
 

Match #6
The Dungeon Of Doom (The Giant and The Barbarian) (w/The Taskmaster) vs. Hulk Hogan and Sting
It's main event time!  Two members of The Dungeon Of Doom step in the ring against Hulk Hogan and Sting.  The four men brawl in the ring as soon as the bell sounds.  Hogan and Sting send both The Giant and The Barbarian over the top rope with a double clothesline.  Sting and The Barbarian kick things off and after a brief brawl Sting sends The Barbarian into a corner.  Sting rushes in with a Stinger Splash but The Barbarian moves and Sting crashes into the turnbuckle.  The Barbarian tags in The Giant.  The Giant comes in and chokes Sting in the corner.  The referee makes a count but it's broken at four.  The Giant Irish whips Sting across the ring and Sting crashes hard, dropping to his knees.  The Giant and The Barbarian continue in control of Sting, making sure he doesn't reach his corner.  Nearing the ten minute mark, a momentum shift is made when The Giant goes for the Choke Slam outside the ring.  Sting manages to drop behind The Giant and shove him right into the ring post several times.  Sting rolls back in the ring and begins crawling toward his corner.  Hulk Hogan reaches a hand out.  The Giant manages to get back in the ring and tag out to The Barbarian.  Sting leaps and makes the tag to Hulk Hogan.

Hulk Hogan rushes into the ring and attacks The Barbarian with punches.  He punches The Giant off the apron.  Hogan winds up a punch and hits The Barbarian.  Hogan grabs The Barbarian and drops him with a body slam.  Hogan cups his ear to the crowd, getting the crowd riled up.  Hogan picks up The Barbarian and sends him to the ropes, hitting a big boot.  The Giant climbs in the ring and is met by Sting!  Hogan bounces off the ropes and The Taskmaster trips him up.  The referee sees this and calls for the bell.  Hulk Hogan and Sting win at 14:41!
Hulk Hogan and Sting d. The Dungeon Of Doom =82
 

Possible World War 3 Preview
The Giant takes down Sting with a headbutt.  Hulk Hogan turns to The Taskmaster, pulling him up.  The Barbarian attacks Hogan from behind.  The Giant grabs both Hogan and Sting by the throat and lifts them up, hitting a Choke Slam on both men.  The Taskmaster laughs and grabs the WCW World Heavyweight title belt, handing it to The Giant.  The Giant raises the belt up high.  The show ends with The Giant holding up the WCW World Heavyweight title belt.  Is this a preview for World War 3?

[angeldelayette]

Saturday Week 4 November 1995

WCW Saturday Night
 

Highlights From Monday Nitro
Highlights from Monday Nitro are shown.  Eddy Guerrero defeating Jushin Thunder Liger is shown.  Hulk Hogan and Sting are shown beating The Giant and The Barbarian.  Then, The Giant and The Barbarian get the advantage to close the show.
 

New Blue Bloods
Lord Steven Regal comes out to the ring.  He talks about how Earl Robert Eaton let him down and how it's time to move on.  Regal announces his new tag team partner Dave Taylor.  Taylor comes out and joins Regal in the ring.  Taylor says that he will be a much better partner than Eaton.  Regal says it's time to wrestle.

Match #1
In a decent match, The Blue Bloods(Regal-76, Taylor-54) defeated Gunn(33) & Z-Man(43) in 5:35 when Lord Steven Regal submitted Tom Zenk with a Regal Stretch.

In terms of in-ring work, Lord Steven Regal was head and shoulders above everyone else. Johnny Gunn was the weak link, struggling to keep up with everyone else's in-ring performance...61

Horsemen Preview For World War 3
At the interview area, Gene Okerlund interviews Ric Flair and Rey Misterio Jr..  Okerlund asks about the matches coming up at World War 3.  Misterio Jr. says he is stepping in the ring with a veteran like Arn Anderson and that he will be proud to be the victor over that Four Horsemen unit.  Flair hypes the World War 3 battle royal and says all four of his Horsemen members will be in the battle royal.  He reminds everyone that to be the man, you have to beat the man and right now Hulk Hogan's the man.  Flair plans on challenging him at Starrcade by winning the battle royal.

Match #2
In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but sub-par wrestling, Steve Austin(65) defeated Maxx Muscle(27) in 6:07 when Maxx Muscle was disqualified when Diamond Dallas Page ran in and attacked Steve Austin...65
 

Diamond Dallas Page Attack
Post-Match, Diamond Dallas Page attacks Steve Austin from behind.  He drops Austin with the Diamond Cutter.  DDP holds up the WCW World Television title belt to boos from the crowd.

New World Champion?
At the interview area, Gene Okerlund interviews The Taskmaster and The Giant.  Okerlund asks about the match with Hulk Hogan at World War 3.  The Taskmaster says they are looking at both a new World Champion and the end of Hulkamania in one night.  The Taskmaster laughs and says it will be a day to give thanks.

Match #3
In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but terrible wrestling, Paul Orndorff(36) defeated Jim Duggan(37) in 10:26 by pinfall...43

Hyping World War 3 Battle Royal
Several wrestlers cut promos hyping the World War 3 battle royal.  These wrestlers include Lex Luger, Steve Austin, Big Bubba Rogers and Johnny B. Badd.

[angeldelayette]

I am starting a prediction contest here, specifically to do with World War 3 predictions.  The winner of these predictions will receive a prize to help move the diary forward.

NEWS: WCW WORLD WAR 3 PREVIEW!

Predictions List:

WCW United States Title Match
Last Man Standing Match
Vader defends vs. Lex Luger
Comments: 

WCW World Tag Team Titles Match
Benoit & Malenko defend vs. The Sheepherders
Comments: 

Arn Anderson vs. Rey Misterio, Jr.
Comments: 

WCW World Heavyweight Title Match
Hulk Hogan defends vs. The Giant
Comments: 

Harlem Heat vs. Road Warrior Hawk and Scott Steiner
Comments: 

World War 3 Battle Royal
Al Snow, Arn Anderson, Big Bubba Rogers, Brian Pillman, Diamond Dallas Page, Eddy Guerrero, Jake Roberts, Jim Duggan, Johnny B. Badd, Jushin Thunder Liger, Lex Luger, Matt Borne, Paul Orndorff, Randy Savage, Rey Misterio, Jr., Ric Flair, Roddy Piper, Shane Douglas, Steve Austin, Steve Williams, Sting, Terry Gordy, The Great Muta, The Taskmaster, Tully Blanchard, Ultimate Warrior, V.K. Wallstreet, Vader, ???, ???
Comments: 

Comments On Diary In General: 

TAGS: @WCW – #WorldWar3 – #WhereTheBigBoysPlay – #BattleRoyal

© 1995 All Rights Reserved. PromotionWars.com is a property of WCW
 

Edited July 17, 2023 by angeldelayette

[Lord Byron]

My picks:  Lex Luger, Benoit and Malenko, Arn Anderson, The Giant, Harlem Heat, and Randy Savage...

[Dawn]

Vader
Benoit & Malenko
Rey Mysterio
The Giant
Harlem Heat
Brian Pillman pretty please

[Old School Fan]

WCW United States Title Match
Last Man Standing Match
Vader defends vs. Lex Luger
Comments: 

WCW World Tag Team Titles Match
Benoit & Malenko defend vs. The Sheepherders
Comments: 

Arn Anderson vs. Rey Misterio, Jr.
Comments: 

WCW World Heavyweight Title Match
Hulk Hogan defends vs. The Giant
Comments: 

Harlem Heat vs. Road Warrior Hawk and Scott Steiner
Comments: 

World War 3 Battle Royal
Al Snow, Arn Anderson, Big Bubba Rogers, Brian Pillman, Diamond Dallas Page, Eddy Guerrero, Jake Roberts, Jim Duggan, Johnny B. Badd, Jushin Thunder Liger, Lex Luger, Matt Borne, Paul Orndorff, Randy Savage, Rey Misterio, Jr., Ric Flair, Roddy Piper, Shane Douglas, Steve Austin, Steve Williams, Sting, Terry Gordy, The Great Muta, The Taskmaster, Tully Blanchard, Ultimate Warrior, V.K. Wallstreet, Vader, ???, ???
Comments: 

[DHK1989]

Lex Luger

Benoit & Malenko

Arn Anderson

Hulk Hogan

Harlem Heat

Randy Savage

[angeldelayette]

Sunday Week 4 November 1995

WCW World War 3
 

Match #1
WCW United States Title Match
Last Man Standing Match
Vader (w/Col. Robert Parker) defends vs. Lex Luger
The show begins with the arrival of The Total Package Lex Luger.  The fans are on their feet as Gary Michael Cappetta announces the United States title match.  This is a Last Man Standing match but the announcers wonder how either of these men will survive the night, since both of them will be in the World War 3 battle royal.  Vader comes out from the back with Col. Robert Parker at his side.  In this match, there are no pinfalls or submissions or disqualifications or countouts.  The only way to win is to keep your opponent down for a ten count.

The match is a pure brawl from start to finish.  Some of the highlights include Vader hitting a Vader Bomb on Lex Luger but Luger only stays down for a six count.  Luger tries to lift Vader into a Human Torture Rack but his back collapses in on him and he crashes down to the mat.  The match goes from in the ring to the outside the ring area.  Col. Robert Parker distracts Luger, allowing Vader to take control with a body avalanche.  Vader Irish whips Luger into the guardrail, focusing in on the ribs of the Total Package.  The action moves to the top of the ramp where Luger knocks Vader off the ramp and down on the ground below.  The referee begins a ten count but Vader manages to get up at nine.  Vader comes back in the match, striking Luger with a clothesline and then a triple power bomb.  The triple power bomb is enough to keep Luger down at the top of the ramp for the ten count.  Vader wins at 18:26!
Vader d. Lex Luger =81
 

Real American
We go from the United States Champion to the World Heavyweight Championship as Gene Okerlund is standing by with Hulk Hogan.  Okerlund asks Hogan about the upcoming defense against The Giant.

Hulk Hogan: "Well, let me tell you something, brother.  Tonight, Hulkamania is going to step in that ring with the big nasty, stinking Giant.  Tonight, Hulkamania is here in the Mid Atlantic area and I can tell you that this arena is filled with Hulkamaniacs.  Brother, there have been Hulkamaniacs coming up to me since I've been here asking just what I'm going to do against The Giant.  They've been asking me how can you take on a man that big?  Well, brother, Hulkamania has been fighting men that big since Andre.  I've been training, saying prayers and taking my vitamins, brother.  I listened to that big Hulkamaniac in the sky, dude.  He gave me a sling and said to take out this goliath, brother.  That's exactly what I'm going to do.  Tonight The Giant will have to answer one question.  Whatcha gonna do when the power of Hulkamania runs wild over you?!?!"

Hogan poses for a moment and we go to the ring for our next match.
 

Match #2
WCW World Tag Team Titles Match
Benoit & Malenko (w/Eddy Guerrero) defend vs. The Sheepherders
Our second match of the night is for the WCW World Tag Team titles as Chris Benoit and Dean Malenko, with Eddy Guerrero, take on Butch Miller and Luke Williams, The Sheepherders.  Highlights from the match include a brawl to begin the match with The Sheepherders showing their wild side.  Butch Miller actually bites Chris Benoit before Benoit makes it out of the ring.  The momentum shifts with some well-timed interference by Eddy Guerrero.  Another highlight has Chris Benoit hitting Butch Miller with a trio of German suplexes before scoring a two count.  Another highlight has Luke Williams body slamming Dean Malenko and then hitting a standing elbow drop for a two count.  Malenko actually puts Miller in the Texas Cloverleaf but Miller manages to make it to the ropes.  The ending comes when Malenko shows off his technical skill by rolling Miller into an Oklahoma Roll and using it to score the pinfall victory.  Benoit and Malenko successfully defend their WCW World Tag Team titles at 11:29!
Benoit & Malenko p. The Sheepherders =81
 

Mortis And Wrath
A video begins to play hyping the coming debut of Mortis and Wrath alongside their manager James Vandenberg.  The two are shown in the wrestling ring with a showcase of Wrath's power, using a gutwrench power bomb.  Mortis is shown with a little more speed but still with the brawling ability.  Vandenberg laughs at ringside and says that his men are coming home.
 

X-Division Tournament
A graphic is shown as the announcers let everyone know that eight men have been selected to compete in a tournament for the new X-Division title.  Those eight men are announced as Eddy Guerrero, Jushin Thunder Liger, Rey Misterio Jr., Shane Douglas, Al Snow, The Great Muta, Johnny B. Badd and Sabu.  The tournament will begin tomorrow night on WCW Monday Nitro.  Make sure you tune in and watch as two of the first round matches will be shown.
 

Match #3
Arn Anderson vs. Rey Misterio, Jr.
Our third match of the night features two men in warring factions as 'The Enforcer' 'Double A' Arn Anderson takes on Rey Misterio, Jr.  This is a perfect contest between technical wrestling and high flying skills.  Some of the highlights include Arn Anderson focusing in on the right arm of Rey Misterio Jr.  This becomes a focus of his during the entire fight.  Misterio, though, has some highlights of his own by sending Anderson out of the ring and then hitting a suicide dive through the ropes to knock Anderson down.  At one point, Anderson manages to hit the Spinebuster but he only gets a two count.  Misterio hits a leg trap sunset flip power bomb that scores a two count of his own.  The finish comes when Anderson goes for the DDT but Misterio manages to slip free from the grasp.  Misterio hits Anderson with a springboard hurricanrana!  He holds the shoulders down: One, Two, Three!  Rey Misterio Jr. picks up the upset win at 16:25!
Rey Misterio, Jr. p. Arn Anderson =81
 

New World Champion!
We go from the ring and the fans being happy to the interview area where Gene Okerlund is standing by with The Taskmaster and The Giant.  Okerlund hypes the WCW hotline and then talks about The Giant's coming match with Hulk Hogan.

The Taskmaster: "Gene Okerlund, The Giant here has come to me as part of The Dungeon Of Doom.  He has come to me as my arm, my destructor.  Tonight, he will fullfill his destiny as the destruction of Hulkamania.  Hulk Hogan doesn't seem to realize that his time has come to an end.  The fall of Hulkamania will be on my watch.  It will be The Giant that destroys Hulkamania and takes the WCW World title.  Tonight, we experience the end of Hulkamania."

The Taskmaster laughs and The Giant raises his arm and roars before Okerlund sends us to a video.
 

Hype
This video showcases the past between The Giant and Hulk Hogan.  It begins with the arrival of The Giant on the scene.  The video even includes the time when The Giant said that he was the son of Andre.  It moves forward, showcasing events such as The Giant attacking Hulk Hogan after War Games, Hulk Hogan against The Giant at Halloween Havoc, Hulk Hogan and The Giant making a stipulation for this match and The Giant hitting a double choke slam on Hogan and Sting this past Monday night.  It's time for these two men to do battle one more time.
 

Match #4
WCW World Heavyweight Title Match
Hulk Hogan defends vs. The Giant (w/The Taskmaster)
In what is a rare thing, the WCW World Heavyweight title defense is not the main event.  Instead, Hulk Hogan defends the WCW World Heavyweight title in the middle of the card against The Giant.  Some of the highlights include the two men going face to chest to start the match.  The Giant shoves Hogan backward.  Hogan comes back with a few forearm smashes to the chest and then sends The Giant to the ropes.  He hits a big boot to the chest and The Giant staggers backward, falling over the top rope to the floor on his feet.  That is the last time that Hogan has the advantage for the majority of the match.  The Giant is mostly in control throughout the middle portion.  A highlight for that includes The Giant throwing Hogan into the turnbuckle and hitting a back avalanche on Hogan.  The Giant goes for the Choke Slam but Hogan manages to avoid it.  But The Giant remains in control.  The Giant hits Hogan with a spear and makes a cover: One, Two, Major Kickout!  Hogan begins shaking his head and getting Hulked Up!  Hogan shrugs off some well-timed punches and then points at The Giant, wagging his finger back and forth.  Hogan blocks a punch and throws one, two, three.  Then he sends The Giant to the ropes, hitting a big boot to the chest.  He grabs The Giant and picks him up, dropping him with a body slam.  The Taskmaster climbs on the apron and is taken out with a punch by Hogan!  Hogan bounces off the ropes -- Leg Drop!  He does a second one!  A third one is done before he makes the cover: One, Two, Three!  Hulk Hogan successfully defends the WCW World Heavyweight title in 11:52!
Hulk Hogan p. The Giant =74
 

Viva La Raza
From the ring, we go to a member of Technically Wonderful and that member is Eddy Guerrero.  He is set to give a promo.

Eddy Guerrero: "Viva la raza!  We are just a little bit away from Eddy Guerrero stepping in the ring with 29 other wrestlers.  But it doesn't matter whether it's one or 29 wrestlers that step in that ring because you have to remember that Eddy Guerrero is Technically Wonderful.  But you see all my life I've had people in my ears saying that I'm not big enough or I'm not strong enough.  People think that because I'm not 6'7" or 300 pounds that I can't be the best there is in this business.  Well, I can tell those people that they are wrong.  I'm the man that will stand toe to toe with Hulk Hogan at Starrcade.  I'm the man that will take the WCW World Heavyweight title off his waist and I'll do it after beating 29 other men, ese.  You can call me Latino Heat because all the fire that burns inside me is going to come out in this battle royal.  At World War 3, it will be Mexico that gives the final blow.  Viva la raza!"

Guerrero poses and we go to the ring.
 

Match #5
Harlem Heat vs. Road Warrior Hawk and Scott Steiner
This is our final match before the huge main event as Harlem Heat step in the ring to take on Road Warrior Hawk and Scott Steiner.  Some of the highlights include Harlem Heat using their tag expertise in the match to cut Hawk off in their corner.  A series of double team moves score several near falls as Booker T and Stevie Ray use quick tags.  They seem even more cohesive now than they were under the tutelage of Sherri Martel.  A hot tag does get made and Scott Steiner comes in like a house on fire.  He drops both Booker and Ray with Steinerlines and then grabs Booker.  He throws Booker to the mat with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex.  Steiner has the crowd solidly in his favor.  Ray comes in to try and use a double team but here comes Hawk to break that up.  Steiner hits a double underhook power bomb for a two count on Booker T.  He picks up Booker and places him on his shoulders.  Hawk climbs to the top turnbuckle and they hit the Doomsday Device!  Steiner picks up Booker and sends him to the ropes -- Frankensteiner!  Steiner makes a cover: One, Two, Three!  Road Warrior Hawk and Scott Steiner pick up the win at 10:52!
Road Warrior Hawk and Scott Steiner p. Harlem Heat =76
 

World War 3 Hyped
We are mere moments away from World War 3.  To hype things up, we go to several pre-recorded promos from some of the wrestlers involved in the World War 3 battle royal.  These wrestlers include Lex Luger, Jake Roberts, Roddy Piper and Ric Flair.  Make sure you stay tuned because the World War 3 battle royal is next!
 

{{In reality, my plan is to post the World War 3 battle royal tomorrow.  Hope all ya'll enjoy the first half of World War 3.}}

[DHK1989]

The X-Division in 1995 WCW? Didn't see that coming. 😲

[angeldelayette]

19 minutes ago, DHK1989 said:

The X-Division in 1995 WCW? Didn't see that coming. 😲

I feel like I have enough talent to really showcase an X-Division.  We'll see as things move forward, of course.  But I hope that I do the true X-Division proud.

Edited July 19, 2023 by angeldelayette

[sonny912]

4 hours ago, angeldelayette said:

I feel like I have enough talent to really showcase an X-Division.  We'll see as things move forward, of course.  But I hope that I do the true X-Division proud.

I'm sure you will, sense the x division is basically the Cruiserweight division but without the weight class limit.

[angeldelayette]

9 hours ago, sonny912 said:

I'm sure you will, sense the x division is basically the Cruiserweight division but without the weight class limit.

I appreciate the vote of confidence. 

[angeldelayette]

Sunday Week 4 November 1995

WCW World War 3
 

Match #6
World War 3 Battle Royal
The two unfortunate wrestlers to draw numbers one and two are called to the ring.  Those two wrestlers are The Extreme Franchise Shane Douglas and 'Dr. Death' Steve Williams!  It's a fight between the two Four Horsemen groups to kick things off in the battle royal.  Williams showcases some of his wrestling skills when he takes Douglas down to the mat.  Williams gets Douglas in an Oklahoma Roll but there are no pinfalls in a battle royal.  Douglas fights back and actually hits Williams with the belly-to-belly suplex.  Douglas does his best to try and throw Williams out but Williams struggles and manages to get back to his feet.  Williams grabs Douglas and throws him with a German suplex just as the buzzer sounds for entrant number three.

Viva la raza!  Entrant number three is 'Latino Heat' Eddy Guerrero!  Guerrero slowly walks to the ring, motioning for Steve Williams and Shane Douglas to keep fighting.  Williams holds the ropes open for Guerrero to come in the ring but Guerrero walks around the ring instead.  Douglas attacks Williams with punches and manages to get Dr. Death over with a vertical suplex.  Guerrero enters the ring and works together with Douglas on Williams.  They both try to get him over the top rope but Douglas shifts, trying to eliminate both Guerrero and Williams.  This causes Guerrero to let Williams go free.  Guerrero attacks Douglas and brings him over with a train of three vertical suplexes in the ring.  As the fight continues in the ring, we hear the buzzer for entrant number four.

Here comes the Stud Stable's bodyguard Big Bubba Rogers at number four.  There's no honor among thieves and it shows in this moment as Rogers goes after Shane Douglas.  Eddy Guerrero and Steve Williams are battling in a far corner.  Guerrero catches Williams with a flying headscissors.  Rogers catches Douglas with the Bubba Slam but he cannot seem to eliminate The Extreme Franchise.  Williams comes back with a big body slam on Guerrero.  He tries to eliminate Eddy Guerrero but Guerrero hangs on to the top rope to keep from being thrown over.  Remember, you have to go over the top rope and have both feet hit the floor at the same time.  Rogers sends Douglas into a corner and rushes in but Douglas moves and Rogers hits chest-first.  Douglas hits the Franchisor on Rogers.  Just as that happens, the buzzer sounds for entrant number five.

Entrant number five is a veteran of this sport and a member of the Four Horsemen in Brian Pillman!  Pillman rushes in to help Shane Douglas.  They both put the boots to Big Bubba Rogers.  The two smaller men grab Rogers and lift him near the ropes.  Rogers struggles but the two Horsemen members manage to eliminate him!  Big Bubba Rogers has been eliminated!  We have our very first World War 3 elimination!  Shane Douglas and Brian Pillman move over to Steve Williams and attack him.  Pillman shows his high flying skills with a flying headscissors on Williams.  Williams pops to his feet, though, and takes down both Douglas and Pillman with a double clothesline.  Williams picks up Douglas and hits the Oklahoma Stampede!  Williams picks up Douglas and tosses him over the top rope to the floor.  Shane Douglas has been eliminated!  Just as that elimination is made, the buzzer sounds for the next participant.

The ring is filling with high flying wrestlers as entrant number six Jushin Thunder Liger comes running to the ring to join Steve Williams, Eddy Guerrero and Brian Pillman.  Liger and Pillman meet in the middle of the ring and do a quick back and forth showcasing both of their talents.  In another corner, Williams and Guerrero resume their fight.  Guerrero goes for a flying headscissors but Williams turns it into a power bomb.  Dr. Death picks up Guerrero and throws him over the top rope but Guerrero lands on the apron and slides back inside.  Williams takes down Pillman with a clothesline.  Jushin Thunder Liger goes after Guerrero and the action continues as the buzzer sounds with our seventh competitor coming down to the ring.

The man who drew number seven is 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan!  A USA chant fills the arena as Duggan rushes to the ring and climbs inside.  Duggan twirls his 2x4 in hand and then hits Pillman with it.  Duggan tosses the 2x4 out of the ring and picks up Pillman, trying to toss him over the top rope.  Steve Williams steps in and helps Duggan, while Pillman does his best to keep from being eliminated.  Eddy Guerrero moves in to try to help Duggan and Williams eliminate Pillman.  Pillman goes over the top rope but lands on the apron.  Pillman hits Duggan with a shoulder through the ropes -- Air Pillman on Williams!  The action moves forward with all five men still in the ring.  We reach the two minute mark without any eliminations.  The buzzer sounds and it's time for entrant number eight.

That eighth entrant is a snake.  It's Jake 'The Snake' Roberts.  Jake Roberts joins Steve Williams, Eddy Guerrero, Brian Pillman Jushin Thunder Liger and Jim Duggan.  Roberts comes slithering down to the ring with the snake bag in hand.  Roberts slides in under the bottom rope and releases the snake.  A huge cobra rears up in the ring and everybody escapes through the ropes, leaving only Jake Roberts in the ring.  No one was eliminated.  Roberts grabs the snake and puts it back in the bag.  Officials come out to take the bag and wrestlers slowly rejoin the ring.  Roberts sits in a far corner with a smile on his lips taking in the action as the fighting resumes.  Liger hits Pillman with a running Liger Bomb in the center of the ring.  He picks up Pillman and looks to eliminate him but he gets attacked by Eddy Guerrero.  The newly christened Latino Heat tries to eliminate Liger.  As the action continues in the ring, we have the buzzer sound for entrant number nine.

Entrant number nine is the WCW World Television Champion Diamond Dallas Page.  DDP comes down to the ring wearing a smile and twirling around like he's the best ever.  DDP enters the ring and goes right after Hacksaw Jim Duggan.  The two exchange punches and DDP sends him on A Trip To The Diamond Mine.  Steve Williams goes after Jake Roberts and the two exchange punches in the ring.  Williams has been in for nearly twenty minutes as he started the match.  Dr. Death lifts Roberts and throws him with a German suplex.  Williams picks up Roberts and tosses him over the top rope with Roberts landing on the floor.  Jake Roberts has been eliminated!  Roberts starts to walk to the back and he gets attacked by Ultimate Warrior!  The two brawl their way to the back.  The match continues with some high flying action until the buzzer sounds and we are one third of the way through the battle royal.

Entrant number ten is Arn Anderson!  The Enforcer comes running in to help out his teammate Brian Pillman.  Anderson and Pillman turn and go after Steve Williams.  It's a double-team between the two Four Horsemen members.  Anderson plants Williams with the Anderson DDT.  Anderson and Pillman lift up Williams and toss him over the top rope.  Williams tries to fight but lands on the floor with both feet touching.  Steve Williams has been eliminated!  Our iron man is now down and Eddy Guerrero has been in the ring for the longest amount of time.  Anderson and Pillman turn toward Jim Duggan, helping Diamond Dallas Page take him down.  DDP hits Anderson with a Diamond Cutter!  He dodges a punch by Pillman and drops him with the Diamond Cutter!  DDP holds up the Diamond sign and drops it with a bang!  The match continues and the buzzer sounds for the next competitor, number eleven.

Contestant number eleven is a member of the Flair Horsemen, Terry Gordy!  He's just had to watch his partner be eliminated but he rushes down to the ring, doing a staredown with Arn Anderson and Brian Pillman.  Also in the ring are Eddy Guerrero, Jushin Thunder Liger, Jim Duggan and Diamond Dallas Page.  The ring is definitely starting to fill up with wrestlers.  Gordy goes right into a brawl with Anderson and Pillman.  It's two on one but Gordy starts getting the advantage.  Gordy knocks down Pillman with the oriental spike.  He turns his attention to Anderson, hitting him with a high angle belly-to-back suplex.  Eddy Guerrero is in a fight with Jushin Thunder Liger in one corner and Jim Duggan and Diamond Dallas Page are brawling in another corner.  DDP tries to eliminate Duggan but Duggan manages to grab his 2X4 from the ring apron where it landed and he cracks DDP in the skull with it.  Duggan drops the 2X4 and continues the fight with DDP.  Guerrero hits Liger with the triple vertical suplex.  As the brawl continues, the buzzer sounds for number twelve.

The number twelve wrestler is The Great Muta!  It's an international competition right now with Japan and Mexico represented in the ring.  Eddy Guerrero has been in the ring for eighteen minutes now.  Muta comes in the ring and goes after Jushin Thunder Liger and Eddy Guerrero.  There's no honor among thieves so Muta delivers kicks to both men.  Jim Duggan marches over and attacks The Great Muta.  These two veterans get into a brawl in a corner.  Duggan seems to get control for the moment.  Duggan tries to eliminate Muta.  He's nearly got Muta over the top rope but Muta fires mist into the eyes of Duggan!  Muta wiggles his way free and takes down Duggan with a martial arts kick.  In another corner, Brian Pillman and Arn Anderson have turned the corner on Terry Gordy and are working to wear him down.  Diamond Dallas Page goes for the Diamond Cutter on The Great Muta but Muta dodges and catches DDP with a sharp kick, knocking him against the ropes.  Another kick sends DDP over the top rope and DDP's feet hit the floor.  Diamond Dallas Page has been eliminated!  With that elimination, the buzzer sounds for another man to come down to the ring.

Entrent number thirteen is The Taskmaster!  We saw him earlier by the side of The Giant, who lost to WCW World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan.  The Taskmaster wants his own shot and he joins the ring.  Inside the ring are The Taskmaster, Eddy Guerrero, Jushin Thunder Liger, Jim Duggan, Brian Pillman, Arn Anderson and Terry Gordy.  It's a fit of brawling mostly in the ring.  The Taskmaster goes after Jim Duggan, helping out The Great Muta in that fight.  Arn Anderson and Brian Pillman try to eliminate Terry Gordy but Gordy refuses to be eliminated.  He fights off both men.  The high flying action is still continuing between Eddy Guerrero and Jushin Thunder Liger.  There are seven men in the ring right now.  The buzzer sounds and number fourteen comes out.

Number fourteen is a big one!  It's the WCW United States Champion Vader!  He has to be worn down some from his Last Man Standing match earlier tonight but he doesn't look like it.  Vader charges down to the ring and steps inside.  Jushin Thunder Liger charges with a spinwheel kick but he's caught in mid-air by Vader.  Vader turns and throws Liger up the ramp.  Liger lands on the ground.  Jushin Thunder Liger has been eliminated!  Terry Gordy splits from the other Horsemen and charges Vader.  The two men begin a wild brawl in the ring.  Vader manages to get the advantage and he tosses Terry Gordy over the top rope!  Gordy falls to the ground and hits the floor.  Terry Gordy has been eliminated!  Vader roars and turns back toward the wrestlers in the ring.  Jim Duggan charges and begins brawling with Vader.  Duggan tries to use his 2X4 but Vader breaks it in half.  Vader catches Duggan with a Power Bomb.  Vader tosses Duggan over the top rope and he lands on the floor.  Jim Duggan has been eliminated!  Vader turns toward The Great Muta and hits him with a body avalanche and then tosses him over the top rope.  The Great Muta has been eliminated!  Vader has been dominant since his arrival to the ring.  Arn Anderson and Brian Pillman stay in a corner away from Vader.  Vader looks for another man to fight as the buzzer sounds.

Number fifteen, halfway through, is Tully Blanchard!  Blanchard is careful walking down to the ring.  Blanchard slides in the ring beside Arn Anderson and Brian Pillman.  We have three members of that version of the Four Horsemen in the ring.  We have those three men, Eddy Guerrero, The Taskmaster and Vader still in the ring right now.  Vader challenges the three Horsemen to come and get some from him.  He asks them what time is it?  It's Vader time!  The Horsemen circle around Vader, each trying to get in a few shots but none going in for the kill.  Vader has enough of it and goes after Arn Anderson.  He begins hitting Anderson with forearm shots as Pillman and Blanchard move in, grabbing the legs of Vader.  Vader throws them to the side and grabs Arn Anderson.  He lifts him up and drops him with a Power Bomb.  The Taskmaster looks at Eddy Guerrero and Guerrero shrugs, the two of them doing battle in a corner.  Vader picks up Arn Anderson and tosses him over the top rope to the floor.  Arn Anderson has been eliminated!  As the action in the ring continues, the buzzer sounds and we're at number sixteen.

Number sixteen is the return of Ultimate Warrior!  Warrior runs down to the ring and slides inside, going face to face with Vader.  Warrior bounces off the ropes and hits a clothesline, knocking Vader back a step.  Vader bounces off the ropes and hits a body avalanche on Warrior, knocking him back against the ropes.  Vader charges Warrior and hits a clothesline, sending him over the top rope to the floor in our quickest elimination of the night!  Ultimate Warrior has been eliminated!  Vader turns back toward the other wrestlers, who had been watching the confrontation.  Tully Blanchard and Brian Pillman stand in one corner.  The Taskmaster stands in another corner.  Eddy Guerrero stands in a third corner.  Vader stands in the middle, declaring that this is his ring.  The men all look at each other and it's a massive wall of attack on Vader!  Everybody is trying to beat the big man down but Vader manages to come out of it like an explosion happening in the center.  He's throwing bodies around the ring before raising the 'V' symbol to boos but some appreciation from the fans.  The battle continues as the buzzer sounds for the next entrant.

The next entrant is one of the two mystery combatants.  This man is the former Ahmed Johnson from WWF.  He's called Tony Norris by the announcers as he rushes down to the ring.  He flexes in front of Vader and goes right after him.  The two men brawl in the ring, much like Vader did with Ultimate Warrior.  But, Tony Norris gets the advantage.  Norris shows off his power when he lifts and body slams Vader!  Norris picks up Vader and motions to the other wrestlers.  Everyone joins in, helping lift Vader up and get him tossed over the top rope.  Vader collapses down to the floor, eliminating him.  Vader has been eliminated!  What a huge elimination!  Norris attacks The Taskmaster as soon as the elimination is done.  He lifts The Taskmaster and drops him with the Pearl River Plunge.  He picks up The Taskmaster and tosses him over the top rope to the floor.  The Taskmaster has been eliminated!  The action continues in the ring when the buzzer sounds.

Number eighteen is the prettiest man in the World War 3 battle royal, Johnny B. Badd.  Still in the ring are Eddy Guerrero, Tully Blanchard, Brian Pillman and Tony Norris.  Johnny B. Badd goes right after Eddy Guerrero as the two have been embroiled in a feud lately.  Badd dances around the ring and strikes with the kiss that don't miss left hook on Guerrero.  Badd tries to eliminate Guerrero but Guerrero holds on to the top rope.  On the other side of the ring, Tully Blanchard and Brian Pillman circle Tony Norris.  Blanchard and Pillman attack Norris but Norris blasts his way out.  Norris hits Blanchard with an axe kick.  He grabs Pillman and goes to toss him over the top rope but Pillman reverses it and tosses him over the top.  Norris tries to hold on to the top rope but Pillman hits him with three dropkicks, knocking him off the apron to the floor.  Tony Norris has been eliminated!  Pillman goes to check on Blanchard and then he gets knocked backward by Eddy Guerrero.  Guerrero tosses Pillman over the top rope and Pillman hits the floor.  Brian Pillman has been eliminated!  As we move forward, it's time for the next contestant.

Number nineteen is the man who lost the Last Man Standing match earlier tonight, Lex Luger.  The Total Package rushes out to the ring and goes after Tully Blanchard.  Luger hits Blanchard with a powerslam and then lifts Blanchard up -- Human Torture Rack!  But there are no submissions in a battle royal.  Luger drops him and takes a dropkick from Eddy Guerrero.  Guerrero hits a flying headscissors on Luger before dodging another punch from Johnny B. Badd.  Guerrero slides underneath the bottom rope and paces at ringside.  Luger slides out of the ring and chases Guerrero around the ring.  Guerrero slides back in and Luger follows him.  Guerrero stomps on Luger as he comes back in.  Guerrero lifts Luger and hits him with a European uppercut.  The action continues as we reach time for the next buzzer sounding.

Number twenty is the first member of The Family, V.K. Wallstreet.  He enters the ring alongside Eddy Guerrero, Tully Blanchard, Lex Luger and Johnny B. Badd.  Wallstreet marches down to the ring and slides inside.  He goes after Johnny B. Badd and the two begin brawling in the center of the ring.  Wallstreet lifts Badd and hits a standing Samoan Drop.  The Computerized Man Of The 90's turns right into a clothesline from Lex Luger.  Eddy Guerrero stays hidden in a corner, trying to catch his breath.  He has been in this match a long time, coming in at number three.  Lex Luger turns his attention to Tully Blanchard and takes him down with a powerslam.  Luger picks up Blanchard and tosses him over the top rope.  Blanchard lands on the apron.  Luger begins throwing punches, trying to knock Blanchard down.  V.K. Wallstreet charges in and lifts Luger over the top rope.  Both Blanchard and Luger are knocked to the floor.  Tully Blanchard and Lex Luger have been eliminated!  We are left with Eddy Guerrero, Johnny B. Badd and V.K. Wallstreet in the ring.  Guerrero and Wallstreet team up to attack Badd as the buzzer sounds for the next entrant.

Number twenty-one is the Macho Man Randy Savage!  The crowd cheers as Savage rushes out from the back and climbs to the top turnbuckle.  He comes crashing down on Wallstreet with a flying double axehandle.  Savage helps Johnny B. Badd to his feet and they go two on two against Eddy Guerrero and V.K. Wallstreet.  It's a wild brawl between these four men who are in the ring.  Wallstreet kicks Savage down low and then looks to eliminate him.  As this happens and the action continues, it's time for the next entrant.

Number twenty-two is The Nature Boy Ric Flair!  Flair comes out from the back and slides in the ring.  He attacks V.K. Wallstreet, saving Randy Savage.  Flair throws in a few hard knife-edge chops to the chest of V.K. Wallsteet.  Eddy Guerrero attacks Flair from behind.  Guerrero lifts up Flair and hits the Splash Mountain!  Guerrero picks up Flair and tries to lift him over the top rope but Flair is saved by Savage!  Savage throws a few punches to Guerrero and then teams up with Flair.  The two of them hit Guerrero with a double clothesline that sends Guerrero over the top rope to the floor!  Eddy Guerrero has been eliminated!  That takes our ironman out of the competition.  Savage and Flair look at each other for a moment and then Flair laces Savage's chest with a knife-edge chop.  Savage throws a punch!  Flair throws a chop!  It's definitely every man for himself in this battle royal.  As we continue forward, it's time for the next participant.

Number twenty-three is Paul Orndorff!  Mr. Wonderful makes his way down to the ring to join Randy Savage, Johnny B. Badd, V.K. Wallstreet and Ric Flair.  Orndorff slides in the ring and goes right after Johnny B. Badd.  Orndorff exchanges blows with Badd.  Mr. Wonderful kicks Badd in the gut and hits him with a Piledriver.  Orndorff picks up Badd and goes to toss him over the top rope.  Badd struggles to hold on to the top rope, while Orndorff continues to push him.  V.K. Wallstreet comes over and helps Orndorff get Badd down to the floor.  Johnny B. Badd has been eliminated!  Wallstreet tries to eliminate Orndorff right after but Orndorff holds on.  Randy Savage and Ric Flair come over and they both eliminate Wallstreet and Orndorff!  V.K. Wallstreet and Paul Orndorff have been eliminated!  This leaves Randy Savage and Ric Flair in the ring by themselves.  Savage and Flair begin to fight in the ring with Flair striking Savage in the knee.  Flair puts Savage in the Figure Four!  The Figure Four is held until the buzzer sounds for the next combatant.

Number twenty-four is a favorite to win the whole thing and that is Rowdy Roddy Piper!  Piper comes down to the ring and slides inside.  He looks down at Flair and Savage in that Figure Four and drops down, throwing punches to Savage.  He turns and throws punches to Flair, breaking the Figure Four.  Piper bangs Flair's head off the mat and then throws a few elbow shots to Savage.  Piper gets to his feet and lifts Savage up.  He looks to eliminate Savage but Savage struggles, holding on.  Ric Flair slowly gets to his feet in the background but doesn't move in.  Instead, he stands back and watches as Piper tries to eliminate Savage.  Three legends are in the ring right now.  Savage manages to fight back and wins the battle.  Flair moves in when Piper settles into a corner and begins hitting knife-edge chops.  The three-way fight continues between the three men in the ring when the buzzer sounds.

Number twenty-five is another member of Flair's Horsemen, Rey Misterio, Jr.!  Misterio rushes to the ring and climbs to the top turnbuckle.  He takes down Roddy Piper with a flying headscissors off the top turnbuckle.  Misterio joins in with Flair, raising four fingers in the air.  The two of them go after Randy Savage.  Misterio and Flair work over Savage together.  Then, they lift Savage up and get him over the top rope to the floor.  Randy Savage has been eliminated!  We're down to Ric Flair, Roddy Piper and Rey Misterio, Jr. in the ring.  Piper tries to beg off and then tries to shake hands with Flair.  For lip-readers, Piper can be seen saying they have a long past and history together.  Flair shakes hands with Piper and both he and Misterio kick Piper in the gut.  They send Piper to the ropes and hit a double clothesline.  The action continues in the ring without any eliminations before the next buzzer sounds.

We're at number twenty-six and that man is the Maniac himself Matt Borne.  Borne comes rushing down to the ring and attacks Ric Flair, recalling their match recently.  Borne and Flair get in one corner with Misterio and Piper in another corner.  Flair chops the chest of Borne several times before Borne comes back with a few punches.  Borne sends Flair across the ring to another turnbuckle and Flair flips up and over the turnbuckle, landing on the apron.  Flair runs along the apron and climbs to the top turnbuckle where he's met by Borne.  Borne body slams Flair into the ring.  On the other side, Piper body slams Misterio.  He locks Misterio in the Sleeper back by his corner with Misterio struggling.  Flair looks at Borne with his fists up and then flops down face-first.  Piper has Misterio down on the mat before releasing the Sleeper.  The buzzer sounds and it's time for our next wrestler.

Number twenty-seven is the WCW Franchise Sting!  Sting releases a howl and rushes down to the ring, sliding inside.  He looks at Ric Flair for a moment and then goes after Borne.  Sting lifts Borne with a press slam.  He Irish whips Borne into a corner before charging in and hitting the Stinger Splash.  In another corner, Piper picks up Rey Misterio, Jr. and tosses him over the top rope.  Misterio lands on the apron and catches Piper with a shoulder through the ropes.  Piper ducks down and Flair nearly hits Misterio but stops himself in time.  Sting comes over and knocks Misterio off the apron.  Rey Misterio Jr. has been eliminated!  Sting gets shoved by Flair and the two begin throwing punches and chops.  The battle is on between Sting and Flair, while Borne and Piper watch on.  Sting trips Flair to the mat and locks on the Scorpion Deathlock!  Matt Borne clotheslines Sting, breaking the hold and trying to eliminate Sting.  Sting struggles to keep from getting eliminated.  As Sting holds on, the buzzer sounds.

Wrestler number twenty-eight is Al Snow!  Snow holds up Head and then sets her down before running to the ring.  We have Ric Flair, Matt Borne, Roddy Piper, Sting and now Al Snow.  Snow and Borne fight in one corner.  The three veterans in Ric Flair, Sting and Roddy Piper fight in another corner.  Piper gets some control and locks Sting in the Sleeper.  Sting struggles but Flair hits a few chops to the chest to help wear him down.  Flair and Piper seem to be working together in this moment.  Matt Borne gets the advantage in the other corner.  He takes down Al Snow with a released German suplex.  Flair moves over and joins Borne in beating down Al Snow.  The two of them go to eliminate Snow.  Flair also lifts Borne up!  Matt Borne and Al Snow both go over to touch the floor!  Matt Borne and Al Snow have been eliminated!  We're down to just Ric Flair, Roddy Piper and a knocked out Sting.  Piper releases the Sleeper and moves over to Flair.  He motions to Flair for them to eliminate Sting.  As Flair walks over, Piper grabs Flair and chucks him over the top rope.  Flair lands on the apron and Piper goes after Sting, pulling him up.  The buzzer sounds as Ric Flair re-enters the ring.

The next-to-last wrestler involved is the second of our mystery entrants.  Mexican wrestling legend El Hijo Del Santo comes down to the ring and slides inside.  Santo goes after Ric Flair with a few chops and punches.  Santo knocks Flair down and then picks him up, trying to eliminate him.  On the other side, Piper throws Sting over the top rope but Sting manages to wake up at the last minute.  Sting holds on to the top rope and manages to slide back in the ring without his feet hitting the floor.  Piper raises his hands to Santo, motioning for them to eliminate Flair.  Piper looks to help Santo and then punches him instead.  Piper throws a few punches and clotheslines El Hijo Del Santo over the top rope!  Santo lands with both feet on the floor.  El Hijo Del Santo has been eliminated!  We're back down to Roddy Piper, Sting and Ric Flair.  Sting attacks Piper from behind, knocking him back in the corner.  Sting backs up and rushes in, hitting the Stinger Splash!  Piper steps forward and drops to the mat.  Our final four will include the next man to come out to the ring as this buzzer sounds.

The final wrestler to come out from the back is Steve Austin!  Austin rushes down to the ring and slides inside.  He begins throwing punches to anything that moves.  Austin catches Sting with the Stun Gun!  Austin knocks Ric Flair down with a clothesline and then locks on the Hollywood And Vine.  Though, there's no submissions in this World War 3 battle royal.  Roddy Piper picks up the fallen Sting and tosses him over the top rope.  He lands on the apron again.  Piper rushes in with a clothesline, knocking Sting off the apron.  Sting has been eliminated!  And then there were three!  Austin releases the submission hold on Ric Flair and gets in the face of Roddy Piper.  The two jaw off-microphone before Austin shoves Piper.  Austin ducks a punch from Piper and hits the Stun Gun.  Austin turns back to Flair, picking him up.  Austin throws Flair over the top rope!  Ric Flair has been eliminated!

And then there were two.  Either Steve Austin or Roddy Piper will face Hulk Hogan at Starrcade for the WCW World Heavyweight title.  Austin moves into a corner and waits for Piper to get to his feet.  The two men stare each other down before stepping forward and throwing punches.  It's a wild brawl between these two men!  Austin backs up and hits a Lou Thesz press before throwing more punches from the mounted position.  Piper tries to cover up and Austin gets to his feet.  He pulls up Piper and leans him against the ropes.  Austin takes a few steps back and then charges with a clothesline but Piper gets his head down, sending Austin over the top rope to the apron.  Austin steadies himself and grabs Piper, pulling him over the top rope.  The two men begin throwing punches there on the apron.  Piper kicks Austin in the gut and then turns Austin around -- Sleeper!  Austin struggles but Piper has his signature hold locked in!  Piper suddenly lets go and Austin's struggles send him off the apron to the floor.  Steve Austin has been eliminated!
Roddy Piper Wins The World War 3 Battle Royal =82

An Old Feud Reignited
Roddy Piper has won World War 3 and now will go on to face Hulk Hogan at Starrcade for the WCW World Heavyweight title!  Piper slides back in the ring and gets his arm raised by the official.  Piper drops to his knees in celebration and just because of how tired he is.  As Piper tries to recover, Hulk Hogan comes out from the back.  Hogan has the WCW World Heavyweight title belt around his waist.  He stares up toward the ring from the top of the ramp.  Piper turns to see him and then points to the Starrcade sign.  Piper and Hogan stare each other down as the show comes to an end.  We'll see you tomorrow for WCW Monday Nitro!

[angeldelayette]

NEWS: WCW MONDAY NITRO PREVIEW!

Predictions List:

Bill Dundee and Harry Del Rio vs. The Demolishers
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Scott Norton vs. Scotty Riggs
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X-Division Title Tournament, Round 1
The Great Muta vs. Rey Misterio, Jr.
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Nasty Boys vs. Miracle Violence Connection
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X-Division Title Tournament, Round 1
Sabu vs. Al Snow
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Roddy Piper vs. Steve Austin
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Comments On Diary In General: 

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[Lord Byron]

My picks:  The Demolishers, Scott Norton, The Great Muta, Sabu, and Roddy Piper...

[DHK1989]

The Demolishers

Scott Norton

The Great Muta

Miracle Violence Connection

Sabu

Roddy Piper

[Dawn]

The Demolishers
Scott Norton
Rey Mysterio
MVC
Sabu
Roddy Piper

[Old School Fan]

Bill Dundee and Harry Del Rio vs. The Demolishers
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Scott Norton vs. Scotty Riggs
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X-Division Title Tournament, Round 1
The Great Muta vs. Rey Misterio, Jr.
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Nasty Boys vs. Miracle Violence Connection
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X-Division Title Tournament, Round 1
Sabu vs. Al Snow
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Roddy Piper vs. Steve Austin
Comments: Ends in a DDQ

[angeldelayette]

Monday Week 1 December 1995

WCW MONDAY NITRO
 

Main Event Announced
WCW Monday Nitro begins with the sound of bagpipes playing in the background.  This sound can mean only one thing and that's the arrival of the winner of the World War 3 battle royal, Roddy Piper!  Piper comes out to some boos and cheers from the fans here at the UTC Arena.  Piper enters the ring and smiles.  He takes the microphone and tells the fans that they need to get on their feet and cheer for the man who's going to take the World title away from Hulk Hogan.  This demand gets a few more boos added to the mix.  Piper says he wouldn't expect any different from the rednecks here in Tennessee.  But he is the man who defeated 29 other wrestlers so that he can go to Starrcade and face Hulk Hogan.  Piper reminds everyone that just when they think they have the answers, he changes the questions.  Piper's words get interrupted, though, by the arrival of the last man he eliminated at World War 3.

Steve Austin comes out from the back and marches right to the ring, stepping inside.  Austin reminds Piper that he was the last man in the ring wiht him last night and that if it had been an actual wrestling match then the Superstar would have been the one to walk out as the winner.  Piper laughs and tells Austin to stand down there.  He tells Austin that he's playing above his weight class and needs to just head to the back.  What? asks Austin.  Austin says that Piper is the one that needs to walk to the back before he gets a mudhole stomped in him by the Superstar.  Piper responds that Austin needs to remember not to throw rocks at a man with a machine gun.  Austin challenges Piper to a one on one match tonight to prove his point.  Piper laughs it off and says he could do with an easy night tonight so he accepts.  He throws a sucker punch to Austin but Austin ducks and hits Piper with the Stun Gun!  Piper rolls out of the ring, looking a little wild-eyed as he backs up.  Austin climbs up on the second turnbuckle and raises his fists to cheers from the crowd.
 

Match #1
Bill Dundee and Harry Del Rio vs. The Demolishers
With the ring cleared, we go to our first match of the night and that features The Demolishers taking on Bill Dundee and Harry Del Rio.  The match is an obvious squash match with The Demolishers in control for the entire contest.  Del Rio is stuck in the corner of Axis and Smasher and gets taken down with a double gutbuster and then it's time for The Demolisher Decapitation.  The move is hit and Axis makes the cover: One, Two, Three!  The Demolishers win in 5:38!
The Demolishers p. Bill Dundee and Harry Del Rio =48

New/Old Tag Team
We go to the ramp where Gene Okerlund is standing by.  Okerlund talks about the WCW hotline and says he has some major news on a wrestler coming to WCW next week.  He says to make sure to tune in.  Then, he calls out his guests at this time and they are Sting and The Total Package Lex Luger.  Luger looks a little worse for wear after being in two matches last night.  Okerlund says that the two men wanted time to speak and that they have the floor.  Luger says that this man, meaning Sting, has been his friend for many years.  They have done a lot together and they know that they can trust each other.  Sting adds in that it's time for the two of them to make a run at the WCW World Tag Team titles.  Sting issues a challenge to Chris Benoit and Dean Malenko to meet them at Starrcade for the titles.  Luger flexes and Sting releases a howl before we go up to the ring.
 

Match #2
Scott Norton vs. Scotty Riggs
Our second match, like the first contest, is a definite squash match.  This time it's favoring Scott Flash Norton.  Highlights include Norton spinning Riggs in a 360 with a lariat, bringing Riggs down with a backbreaker and taking Riggs down with a neckbreaker.  The announcers spend some of the time talking about Sting and Luger challenging for the WCW World Tag Team titles.  The finish coems when Norton hits Riggs with a Shoulder Breaker.  Norton makes the cover: One, Two, Three!  Scott Norton wins in 6:08!
Scott Norton p. Scotty Riggs =48

Four Corners Elimination Match?
We head back to Mean Gene as he welcomes his guests and they are three members of Technically Wonderful: Eddy Guerrero, Chris Benoit and Dean Malenko!  The WCW World Tag Team Champions come down and stand on either side of Okerlund with Benoit grinding his fist into his palm.  Guerrero is the one that takes the microphone.  Guerrero announces that there will be a first for WCW at Starrcade.  He announces that there will be a four corners elimination match at Starrcade for the WCW World Tag Team titles.  Three other teams will have to qualify to be in the match and that includes Sting and Lex Luger.  Guerrero says that Technically Wonderful is all about having the gold and it will be the same after Starrcade when these two men retain the WCW World Tag Team titles.  Viva la raza!  Guerrero pats Benoit and Malenko on the shoulders and Okerlund sends us to the ring.
 

Match #3
X-Division Title Tournament, Round 1
The Great Muta vs. Rey Misterio, Jr.
Our first match in the X-Division title tournament and what a contest it is as The Great Muta steps in the ring with Rey Misterio, Jr.  This could be a main event anywhere in the world but it's right here on WCW Monday Nitro!  Highlights include the 6'2" Muta getting the advantage early on and hitting the Space Rolling Elbow to Misterio in the corner.  Muta fires in with some precision kicks to the ribs and then one to the head that knocks Misterio down.  Muta makes a cover but only gets a two count.  Misterio manages to quicken the pace and hits a running crossbody on Muta before sending Muta out of the ring.  Misterio rushes in with a baseball slide that ends with a flying headscissors outside the ring.  The action returns inside the ring as Shane Douglas walks down to ringside.  The distraction is enough to keep Misterio off his game.  It allows Muta to regain the advantage for a few moments and then Muta goes for the moonsault but Misterio rolls out of the way.  Shane Douglas climbs on the apron and begins yelling at Misterio.  The referee tells Douglas to get down but he refuses.  Misterio hits a springboard dropkick to knock Douglas off the apron.  Misterio turns back to Muta, who strikes him with another kick to the head.  Muta moves in quickly and hits the Shining Wizard!  Muta makes the cover: One, Two, Three!  The Great Muta wins and advances in the tournament at 15:49!
The Great Muta p. Rey Misterio, Jr. =77
 

Horsemen For The Save
Shane Douglas enters the ring after the bell and goes right after Rey Misterio, Jr.  Douglas picks up Misterio and hits a side belly to belly suplex.  Douglas sets Misterio up for the Franchisor but Ric Flair comes running in from the back!  Flair slides in and pulls Misterio free.  Flair hits chops to the chest of Douglas before tossing him out of the ring.  Flair checks on Misterio as we go to commercial.

Horsemen Versus Horsemen?
Back from commercial and it's Ric Flair standing in the ring alone to start hour number two.  Flair gets on the microphone and says that Tennessee is Flair Country!  Whooo!  The crowd echoes him back and he says it's been a little while since Tennessee has been in the presence of a real man and he's here to show the ladies a good time.  But before that happens he needs to talk about this fake Horsemen group.  He calls Arn Anderson, the leader of the cause, out to the ring to join him.  Arn Anderson comes out alone and steps in the ring.  Flair smiles and tells Anderson that the tingling he's feeling right now is butterflies trapped in his stomach from being in the ring with The Nature Boy.  Flair reminds Anderson that back in the day they rode together.  They had the long limousines, the jet airplanes and any women in the world they wanted.  But now things have changed.  Now there's two Horsemen groups.  There's only one way to settle this and that's at Starrcade.  Winner takes all.  Horsemen versus Horsemen.  What do you say, Enforcer?  Anderson responds that he's willing to show that his group is betetr than Ric Flair's group.  He says that he picked the pinnacle of excellence to be in his Horsemen group.  Anderson offers a handshake to seal the deal.  Flair gives the handshake but releases a 'Whooo' right in the face of Anderson.  He smiles and walks off, as does Anderson.
 

Match #4
Nasty Boys vs. Miracle Violence Connection
A match featuring two fan favorite teams as Nasty Boys step in the ring with Miracle Violence Connection.  Highlights include Steve Williams showing off his wrestling skill by taking down both members of the Nasty Boys.  Williams hits a German suplex on Brian Knobbs and then another takedown on Jerry Sags.  Williams gets stuck in the Nasty Boys' corner, though.  Knobbs and Sags use frequent tags to keep the Horsemen member down.  Knobbs goes for the running powerslam but Williams manages to slip free and shoves Knobbs chest-first into a neutral corner before dropping him with a half-nelson suplex.  Williams crawls toward his corner, so does Knobbs.  Knobbs tags in Sags but Williams manages to tag in Gordy!  Terry Bam Bam Gordy comes in like a house on fire.  He hits both Knobbs and Sags.  Gordy takes down Knobbs with a running big boot.  Then, he strikes Sags with the Oriental Spike!  Gordy makes the cover: One, Two, Three!  Miracle Violence Connection win at 9:45!
Miracle Violence Connection p. Nasty Boys =67

Match Set For Starrcade
We go to a run-down house, moving through the house to the back porch where we see Jake Roberts seated on a rocking chair.  Roberts looks up at the camera and says he knew that you'd be here.  He says that people cannot resist looking at a snake.  But the snake always gets what he wants in the end.  Roberts says that he spoke with the WCW Booking Committee and they agreed to a match at Starrcade between himself and the Ultimate Warrior.  Roberts says that he is going to be the man to finish the destruction of the Ultimate Warrior.  Roberts reminds everyone that he has always been a snake and always will be.  It's in his nature.  Ultimate Warrior?  You're going to see just what happens when you try to keep a snake down.  Trust me.  Roberts laughs and begins rocking again as we go to the ring.
 

Match #5
X-Division Title Tournament, Round 1
Sabu (w/The Sheik) vs. Al Snow
Our second match of the X-Division title tournament is an interesting one as two young wrestlers go one on one.  Highlights of the match include Al Snow getting the Dragon Sleeper on Sabu within the first few minutes.  Sabu somehow manages to make it to the ropes to break the hold but Snow does his best to keep Sabu from doing a lot of those high risk moves.  Snow catches Sabu with the spinning heel kick and then sets up Sabu in the corner.  Snow goes up top but Sabu comes to life and begins throwing punches to knock Snow backward.  Sabu knocks Snow from the top turnbuckle and then leaps, catching Snow with the diving legdrop.  Sabu goes to get a chair and slides it in the ring.  The referee immediately grabs the chair, warning Sabu about being disqualified.  Sabu turns back to Snow, who strikes him with a superkick.  Snow immediately grabs Sabu and lands the Snow Plow.  Snow makes the cover: One, Two, Three!  Al Snow advances in the tournament, winning at 7:35!
Al Snow p. Sabu =60

Who's The Savage?
We go back to the ramp and Gene Okerlund, who reminds everyone to call the WCW hotline.  Okerlund then brings out his guests, Col. Robert Parker, Big Bubba Rogers and the WCW United States Champion Vader.  Okerlund congratulates Vader on defending the United States title last night against Lex Luger.  Parker gets on the microphone and reminds everyone that he is a southern gentleman.  But that he does not associate himself with people who are necessarily gentlemen at all times.  He says that Vader proved himself last night when, not only did he defeat Lex Luger in a last man standing match but he eliminated the most men in the battle royal.  He says that it doesn't matter who his opponent will be at Starrcade because the ending will always be the same.  The interview is interrupted by the arrival of Randy Savage.  The Macho Man gets up in the face of Vader before Big Bubba Rogers steps between the two as a bodyguard should.  Savage says that he has been doing some thinking, thinking, thinking and he wants to be the next man to challenge Vader for the WCW United States title, yeah.  Parker laughs and agrees to Vader putting the title on the line next week on WCW Monday Nitro against Randy Savage.  Savage tells Vader he's going to snap into him next week and walk away with the title.  Oh yeah!  Savage bounces around, full of energy.  Vader just laughs off the challenge and The Stud Stable turn and walk away as we head up to the ring for our main event.
 

Match #6
Roddy Piper vs. Steve Austin
It's time for the main event of the evening and what a match we have as Rowdy Roddy Piper takes on Superstar Steve Austin.  Highlights of the early part of the match have Piper slap Austin early on.  Austin fires back with some punches, a kick to the gut and several forearm shots to the back that have Piper rolling out of the ring to catch a breath.  Moving forward some, Piper gains the advantage by a poke in the eye.  He takes down Austin with an inverted atomic drop followed by a clothesline. Piper brings the match outside the ring where he chokes Austin with the cable from the television camera.  The match moves back inside the ring where Piper takes Austin over with a vertical suplex.  Piper maintains control going in near the eleven minute mark of the match. 

The momentum shifts when Roddy Piper goes for the Figure Four and Steve Austin reverses it into a small package for a two count.  Both men manage to get back on their feet, with Piper visibly tiring.  They trade blows in the center of the ring before Austin hits a Lou Thesz press and then some mounted punches.  The crowd gets behind Austin as he gets back up and pulls Piper to his feet.  Austin brings down Piper with a suplex and then locks in Hollywood And Vine.  The crowd are on their feet now, wondering if Austin is going to make Piper submit.  Piper struggles in the hold and then manages to reach the ropes.  Austin releases the hold and shoves Piper down in the corner before stomping his chest again and again.  He pulls up Piper and backs up, readying for a punch but Piper pulls the referee in the way and Austin hits the official instead!  With the referee down, Austin continues his attention on Piper.  He brings Piper down and heads to the top turnbuckle.  He leaps -- DIAMOND CUTTER!  Diamond Dallas Page just appeared from out of nowhere and dropped Austin with the Diamond Cutter!  The crowd boos loudly as DDP slides out of the ring and walks to the back.  Piper crawls over to the downed Austin and makes the cover as the referee recovers: One, Two, Three!  Roddy Piper wins at 16:39! 
Roddy Piper d. Steve Austin =77

In The Pit With Piper
Roddy Piper just picked up the win and is visibly tired as he gets his arm raised.  He pulls himself to his feet and asks for and is given a microphone.  With his free hand, he points toward the Starrcade logo high up in the rafters.  Piper reminds everyone that he is still the number one contender for the WCW World Heavyweight title.  'American Made' begins to play and here comes Hulk Hogan!  The WCW World Heavyweight Champion marches down to the ring and slides inside.  Hogan cups his ear to the crowd and gets some loud cheers.  The two men in the ring circle each other with Hogan getting a microphone.  Hogan says that the two of them have been at odds for over a decade now but it all comes to a head at Starrcade, brother.  Piper says he wants to do this, to have this talk with Hulk Hogan, but he wants to do it on his terms.  Next week, he invites Hulk Hogan to come In The Pit With Piper.  Hogan agrees to it and Piper smiles, sliding out of the ring.  Piper backs up the ramp as Hogan stares him down.  The show comes to a close with Hogan celebrating in the ring.