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Post by socratesburrito on Jan 13, 2022 16:45:26 GMT 1
1. Abdullah vs Cactus
2. Vader & Bam Bam vs Dustin & Steamboat
3. Is Madusa around?
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Post by anthonymm13 on Jan 14, 2022 0:26:05 GMT 1
1. An Austin TV title defense
2. Diamond Mine vs. Steiners
3. Stash his cellphone under the ring that Zbyszko can pull out
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Post by Moore on Jan 14, 2022 18:50:20 GMT 1
WCW The Crockett Cup - Feb. 21, 1992 - Charlotte, NC
Shown on Turner Premier (US) - 1.28 Buy Rate and WOWOW (JP) - 0.02 TV Rating
In the memory of Jim Crockett:
The Crockett Cup – 2nd Round Match
1. Bobby Eaton & Rick Rude [The Dangerous Alliance] (w/P. E. Dangerously) vs. Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson [The Rock n’Roll Express]
The event started right away with tournament action! The talented teams of Eaton/Rude and The Rock n’Roll Express did the honors and from the get-go they seemed evenly matched. At the ringside, Paul E. Dangerously was quieter than usual, probably trying to convince Dusty Rhodes to let him be present for Zbyszko’s title shot.
The duo of Morton and Gibson were really close to advance on one occasion, after a Diving Dropkick by Morton on Eaton, but he managed to kick out. In the end, Eaton and Rude advanced to the semis after a distraction caused by… no, not Paul… Alexandra York. York came to ringside, and her presence alone managed to distract both members of the Rn’R Express, leaving Gibson exposed to a Double Dropkick from The Alliance to setup for the Rocket Launcher, a move popularized by The Midnight Express. Eaton pinned Gibson for the win.
- Result: Eaton def. Gibson – Pinfall – 12:24
- Match Rating: 67
The Crockett Cup – 2nd Round Match
2. Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner [The Steiner Brothers] vs. The Diamond Studd & Vinnie Vegas [The Diamond Mine] (w/DDP)
A part of the crowd was loudly and surprisingly cheering for The Diamond Mine during this match. Although, The Steiners were heavily favorites going into the match. The match was a pleasant affair, showcasing the technical skill of Rick and Scott, as well as the power of Studd and Vegas.
In the end, Scott Steiner was the star: as both members of The Diamond Mine were going for an Aided Powerbomb, Steiner countered with a Standing Frankensteiner, sending Studd to ringside. DDP tried to interfere, but Rick managed to punch him off the apron. Scott then lifted big Vinnie for an impressive Steiner Screwdriver. Ain’t no getting up from that.
- Result: Scott def. Vegas – Pinfall – 9:58
- Match Rating: 62
»» After the match, Diamond Dallas Page was losing it! The leader of The Mine threw a tantrum in the ring, shouting at The Steiners and ended up crossing a line as he threw his jacket to the face of Rick Steiner. Immediately realizing his wrongdoing, DDP backed out, but to no avail. Rick hit him with a Lariat. Then both Rick and Scott teamed up for a Steinerizer, leaving Page down and out.
The Crockett Cup – 2nd Round Match
3. Bam Bam Bigelow & Big Van Vader vs. Dustin Rhodes & Ricky Steamboat
Another impressive showing by the men who promised to crush the whole deck. Bigelow and Vader had a big obstacle, however, in the form of the ex-World Tag Team Champions, and the bout highlighted mostly the fighting spirit of Steamboat and of Rhodes as well. Dusty couldn’t help but cringe while having to comment on his son taking some heavy hits by both opponents. Credit to where it’s due, though, as Dustin managed to kick out of a Double Clothesline at the 9-minute mark.
It ended up being Steamboat who took the pinfall. ‘The Dragon’ tried to connect a Diving Double Axe Handle on Vader, but the big man caught him. Then, Steamboat got hit by a running Bam Bam and was finished off by Vader’s Powerbomb. With authority, the big duo advances.
- Result: Vader def. Steamboat – Pinfall – 13:07
- Match Rating: 77
The Crockett Cup – 2nd Round Match
4. Brian Pillman & Jushin Thunder Liger vs. Jimmy Garvin & Michael Hayes [The Fabulous Freebirds]
The rivaling team of Pillman and Liger were fighting for their pride here. The two were somewhat bullied by The Freebirds for their size and Garvin and Hayes thought the two light heavyweights couldn’t stand a chance. Soon did they learn that, well, they did. Champion and former champion worked well and fast from the beginning of the match and they were determined to fight experience with will. Pillman even kept the team in the match, breaking a pin attempt after a Double DDT on Liger.
Then, Liger himself won the match, causing an upset after hitting a Shooting Star Press on Jimmy Garvin, as ‘Flyin’ Brian neutralized Hayes with the Air Pillman.
- Result: Liger def. Garvin – Pinfall – 11:36
- Match Rating: 63
5. Abdullah The Butcher/Arn Anderson/Steve Austin vs. Barry Windham/Marcus A. Bagwell/Ron Simmons
A match added to the card: probably not really to their liking, the Tag Team Champions had to deal with Abdullah The Butcher’s craziness. Needless to say, he didn’t get along with them, but the brawling nature of the match helped them coexist. As for Bagwell, the kid was somewhat of a punching bag in the earlier stage of the match.
As time progressed, though, Bagwell showed some heart. In the end, Abdullah tagged himself in. Both Anderson and Austin confronted the ‘Mad Man From Sudan’ in shock and stepped out of the ring. Ron Simmons then entered the ring and planted Abdullah with another Spinebuster, just like the night before. Marcus Bagwell took advantage and got the pinfall win over the big man.
- Result: Bagwell def. Abdullah – Pinfall – 9:50
- Match Rating: 64
»» After the bell, Cactus Jack got himself to the ring. And after suffering a pinfall defeat, seeing Cactus was probably the last thing Abdullah The Butcher wanted. The two then traded fists, ending with Cactus delivering a Double Arm DDT on his former friend. Cactus grabbed a mic and issued a challenge for next Saturday Night: the two of them in a Texas Death Match? We’ll see.
The Crockett Cup – Semi Final Match
6. Bobby Eaton & Rick Rude [The Dangerous Alliance] (w/P. E. Dangerously) vs. Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner [The Steiner Brothers]
The most technical and mat-based clash of the night. The two teams brought some of their best game into the bout, betting mostly on submissions to wear down their opposition and to try to get the win. The match ended up stretching as a result and provided some close calls. Notably, near the half-mark, when the United States Champion Rick Rude was nearly submitted by Scott with the Steiner Recliner, before making it to the ropes.
Rude then had his little vengeance on Scott, avoiding a Top Rope Frankensteiner and hitting the Rude Awakening to seal the win for his team. Or did he? He did not! Rick was there to break the pin after Rude had done the same previously.
Near the end, exhaustion took hold of all men involved and that proved fatal to The Dangerous Alliance. As Paul E. looked expectant at ringside, ‘Beautiful’ Bobby managed to hit a Swinging Neckbreaker on Rick and requested for Rude’s aid: however, before hitting the Rocket Launcher, Eaton took too much time and when he hit the move, Rick moved away. Then, Rude was put out of action after a Lariat sent him over the top rope. The Steiners only had to put Eaton away with another Steinerizer. One match to go for The Steiners.
- Result: R. Steiner def. Eaton – Pinfall – 16:48
- Match Rating: 73
The Crockett Cup – Semi Final Match
7. Bam Bam Bigelow & Big Van Vader vs. Brian Pillman & Jushin Thunder Liger
Two wildcard teams were meeting in the second semi-final. And that meant one wildcard would be in the finals! A true clash of Davids vs. Goliaths as the light heavyweight duo of Pillman and Liger met the super heavyweights Bigelow and Vader.
The lighter competitors began to understand that their task wasn’t easy at all when they saw some of their Dropkicks and Enziguris being shrugged off. And the worst of all, their opponents could throw themselves in the air for some Dropicks and Enziguris of their own. Just like in the big men’s 2nd Round match, this one ended up being power vs. guts too and with time, Pillman and Liger’s fast paced offense began to work, as they sometimes managed to isolate one of their opponents. But when they hit, they hit big!
In the end, Liger and Vader were battling in one side of the ring, Pillman and Bigelow in the other. And as Pillman stun Bigelow, he went for the Air Pillman. However, Bigelow simply caught him and threw him over the top rope. The duo then turned to Liger and hit a Aided Powerbomb on him, before Bam Bam Bigelow climbed the top turnbuckle for a big Diving Headbutt. There was nothing to do there. The Steiners vs. Bigelow and Vader is going to happen in the finals.
- Result: Bigelow def. Liger – Pinfall – 15:25
- Match Rating: 78
»» Before the World Heavyweight Championship match, we got to see Larry Zbyszko, in his locker room, sat on a wooden chair. Paul E. Dangerously walked in circles behind him, not being allowed to be at ringside. But ‘The Living Legend’ was calm, saying that despite not having Dangerously by his side, he doesn’t fear Sting one bit. He then stood up, folded the wooden chair under his arm and exited the locker room.
»» As for Sting, the man was brief in his words. He basically warned Larry Zbyszko that if The Dangerous Alliance try to pull a trick on him in the title match, he has his own «Dangerous allies» ready to back him up if needed. Then, he walked away after a pat on the back by Barry Windham.
WCW World Heavyweight Championship – No DQ Match – Paul E. Dangerously banned from ringside
8. Sting © vs. Larry Zbyszko
A match which was spoiled from the beginning, no other way to put it. Dangerously tried to make his way to ringside, but Dusty Rhodes himself escorted him out to the back. Zbyszko got to the ring with his wooden chair and targeted Sting as the bell sounded. Sting dodged and the fight was on!
After some control by Sting, the World Champion hit his challenger with a Reverse DDT after 3 minutes and it could have been it, even with no weapons being used. Sting never got to do the pin, though, as Arn Anderson and Steve Austin stormed to the ringside. The World Tag Team Champions got ran off by Barry Windham and Ron Simmons to make sure no external interference happened.
And then, there was the infamous moment. Zbyszko had gotten to his feet and surprised Sting by throwing his wooden chair against Sting’s face, (off-kayfabe note: Sting failed to catch the chair properly) causing the edge of said chair to bust Sting open badly. The WCW crowd gasped but soon realized the seriousness of the Sting’s bleeding, getting silent quickly.
After some back-and-forth action and Zbyszko gaining control by targeting the open eyebrow region of Sting, getting booed like he didn’t get booed since turning on Sammartino, the champion had his comeback! But only for Bobby Eaton to jump on him, joined by Rick Rude, who was a little slower to get to the ring. Dustin Rhodes and Ricky Steamboat quickly ran them off too, Dustin even hitting the Bionic Elbow on ‘Beautiful’ Bobby.
Then, and near the end, the chair came into play again, as Zbyszko hit Sting on the back this time. Setting up the chair near the turnbuckle, the challenger positioned Sting on the top turnbuckle, teasing a Superplex onto the chair. Thankfully, it didn’t happen, as Sting managed to take a page off the heel’s book, raking Zbyszko’s eyes and causing him to fall face first on the turnbuckle and to sit on the chair. Then, Sting sensed a break, and hit his Diving Crossbody with Zbyszko sat on the chair, causing him and the chair to fall on their backs. 1…2…3! The match was over and a part of the crowd cheered for Sting. The other part was put off by the overbooking and the accidental excessive bloodshed.
- Result: Sting © def. Zbyszko – Pinfall – 12:20 – Still champion!
- Match Rating: 47 (HAHA!)
»» As the referee and medical team checked on Sting’s condition, one man got to the entrance way: Paul Ellering! The man who one month ago was managing The Great Muta had one information to share. Ellering then told Sting there is «a certain challenger, all the way from Japan, that wants to have a shot at the WCW World Heavyweight Championship… and yourself, Sting! You will know him, this Saturday.»
The Crockett Cup – Final Match
9. Bam Bam Bigelow & Big Van Vader vs. Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner [The Steiner Brothers]
What a colossal match! On one side, two crushing mountains; on the other, probably the best tag team around on God’s green earth. Would they be successful clearing the crowd’s mind about the last match? More importantly, which team would claim the trophy and go on to challenge Anderson and Austin at Slamboree?
The match started slowly and The Steiners were very smart early on with their strategy to isolate one of the two big men near their own corner to do some double teaming. First, they did it with Vader, then, with Bigelow. And after some 5 minutes, all of that turned to dust, when Vader got tired to watch his partner get handled and mauled both Steiners. From then on, the ring became the territory of the wildcard duo.
Bigelow and Vader overwhelmed The Steiners, debuting a few high-impact double teams and at some point, even stealing the Steiner DDT for their own use. They almost put Scott away with it. Thankfully, Rick broke up the pin attempt. The Steiner Brothers regained their composure and adopted a new strategy: targeting the bigger men’s legs to get them to the ground, where they’re superior. If successful, the two brothers tried to capitalize with submission moves.
In the end, however, Bigelow and Vader got a break, and both planted their opponents. Vader went for the Vader Bomb and Bigelow went for the Diving Headbutt in stereo. Neither worked out! Both men missed as The Steiners rolled off way. The two then got Bigelow off the ring and hit an impressive Steiner-Line + German Suplex combo on Vader. Scott Stiner pulled down his singlet straps: Steiner Recliner, in the middle of the ring! Vader tries to get to the ropes, but Rick helps his brother by putting some extra weight on the move: the referee lifts Vader’s arm… and it reaches the mat! Vader can’t continue! And The Steiner Brothers win The Crockett Cup!
- Result: Scott def. Vader – Technical Submission – 18:05
- Match Rating: 79
»» After the match, Bam Bam Bigelow helped Big Van Vader to his feet. ‘The Mastodon’ then refused further help, of course. The two stared at The Steiner Brothers and some intensity was felt, but they left the ring out of respect.
David Crockett was the man to present The Crockett Cup trophy to Rick and Scott Steiner. And then, the moment looked close to be spoiled by the World Tag Team Champions: Arn Anderson and Steve Austin. The duo came to the ring to confront their next challengers. No blows were traded, but if looks could kill… the champions then lift their belts high. In response, the brothers lift their cup.
Show Rating: 70
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Post by socratesburrito on Jan 14, 2022 20:09:29 GMT 1
1. A dominant partnership that will go after singles titles
2. Masahiro Chono
3. Steiners take the gold!
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Post by anthonymm13 on Jan 16, 2022 16:16:22 GMT 1
1. Bam Bam & Vader working together can leave a path of destruction in their wake, Pillman and Liger will go their own ways but perhaps still have each other's backs.
2. Muta would be a great choice, but too obvious with your set up. Kensuke Sasaki though ...
3. It's their time.
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Post by Moore on Jan 19, 2022 2:04:17 GMT 1
WCW – February 1992: Week 4
WCW Main Event – Feb. 24, 1992 – Charleston, SC
Shown on TBS (US), ITV (UK) and WOWOW (JP) on delay
Quick Results:
»» 1. Negro Casas/Steve Armstrong/Tracy Smothers def. Firebreaker Chip/Todd Champion/Ultimo Dragon – 6 min. – Casas > Champion – Armbar (MR: 39);
»» 2. Van Hammer & Z-Man def. Axl Rotten & Simon Diamond – 5 min. – Z-Man > Rotten – Superkick (MR: 28);
»» 3. Terrence Taylor & Thomas Rich [The York Foundation] def. Manny Fernandez & PN News – 7 min. – Taylor > News – Flying Forearm Smash (MR: 48).
Highlights:
»» Another international star debuted this week on Main Event: Ultimo Dragon arrived in WCW, showcasing some impressive aerial and technical skills. But… he was unable to pick up a win, as Negro Casas got the win for his team alongside The Young Pistols. After the bell, Casas acted disrespectful towards Champion and Chip until Ultimo Dragon faced him off.
»» After the main event, where her clients beat the odd team of Fernandez and News, Alexandra York addressed costing The Rock n’Roll Express their 2nd Round match on The Crockett Cup: «Things are not yet over between all of us!»
Show Rating: 38
:::::  WCW Saturday Night – Feb. 27, 1992 – Oklahoma City, OKShown on TBS (US) live; TNT (US) and WOWOW (JP) on delay
Quick Results:
»» 1. Bam Bam Bigelow/Big Van Vader/Terrence Taylor/Thomas Rich def. Brian Pillman/Jushin Thunder Liger/Ricky Morton/Robert Gibson – 11 min. – Taylor > Morton – Flying Forearm Smash (MR: 69);
»» 2. WCW World Television Championship – 10-Min. Time Limit: Steve Austin © def. Marcus A. Bagwell – 7 min. – Stun Gun (MR: 42);
»» 3. Dustin Rhodes/Johnny B. Badd/Ricky Steamboat def. Jimmy Garvin/Michael Hayes/Scott Armstrong – 9 min. – Rhodes > Armstrong – Natural Suplex (MR: 68);
»» 4. Texas Death Match: Cactus Jack def. Manny Fernandez – 10 min. – Double Arm DDT (MR: 63);
»» 5. Barry Windham/Rick Steiner/Scott Steiner def. Arn Anderson/Bobby Eaton/Rick Rude – 15 min. – Scott > Anderson – Steiner Device (MR: 79).
Highlights:
»» A big announcement opened up this edition of Saturday Night: Dusty Rhodes came to the ring and, because some belts were not defended recently due to the course of The Crockett Cup, next week’s edition will be “Battle of the Belts”, with no less than three titles being defended.
»» Days after costing The Rock n’Roll Express their progression in tournament, Alexandra York got more reasons to brag: in a very good opener, her clients Terrence Taylor and Thomas Rich teamed up with finalists Bam Bam Bigelow and Big Van Vader and won. The opponents: The Rn’R Express, of course, and the duo of Brian Pillman and Jushin Liger, who, once again, proved to be a very solid team. In the end, distraction by York allowed Taylor to hit his signature Forearm Smash on Ricky Morton and win.
After the match, Alexandra York said there’s something missing in The Foundation’s feud with The Express… and challenged The Young Pistols for next week with the US Tag Team Championships on the line.
»» The fastest of Steve Austin’s weekly title defenses: Marcus A. Bagwell was no match for the champion with Austin controlling most of the match. He eventually got the victory with a Stun Gun and then allowed Ron Simmons to pick Bagwell up and get him to the back. Austin now counts 16(!) successful title defenses.
Afterwards, Austin revived his own mind’s personal feud with Dusty Rhodes, asking him how many of his titles will he have to defend next week. The answer shocked him: «None!»
»» The Fabulous Freebirds can’t seem to get on the right track. They got defeated by Johnny B. Badd and the former champions Dustin Rhodes and Ricky Steamboat, when Dustin beat Scott Armstrong with a Swinging Vertical Suplex, that Dusty coined “The Natural Suplex”.
»» Backstage, Sting, still partially bandaged after last Sunday’s rough No DQ match with Larry Zbyszko, expressed his curiosity about Paul Ellering’s Japanese challenger but asked whoever it is to play it fair on the road to Slamboree.
»» Back in the ring, Cactus Jack looked… well… pissed. He began to announce that Abdullah The Butcher couldn’t be in Oklahoma City tonight, as he is stuck in Japan due to a snowstorm. Therefore, their Texas Death Match is no more. However, Cactus came to the ring to fight in a match of that sort and he isn’t coming out of there until he beats someone with said stipulation.
Enter Manny Fernandez! The ‘Raging Bull’ and Cactus both approved of each other and as the bell sounded began to throw fists. The match was a true brawl that got both men to the limit, although less violent that Sting vs. Zbyszko. At some point, Jack teased a Double Arm DDT on concrete, but Fernandez managed to avoid it. The ending came when Cactus Jack used Manny’s own bullrope to tie his hands and hit his finishing move. Then he pinned Fernandez, who was unable to beat the 10-count afterwards.
»» After a break, it was the United States Champion, Rick Rude, to come to the ring. ‘The Ravishing One’ said he knew his title will be on the line in next week’s Battle of the Belts. So, as he doesn’t particularly love surprised, he challenged whoever wanted to face him next week for the gold to come out. And so, Ron Simmons appeared. The former Doom member expressed his will to proudly wear the US Title belt and to take the title away from The Dangerous Alliance. Rude smirked at him as both faced off.
»» Main event time! An all-star six-man tag team closed Saturday Night once again, as Crockett Cup winners teamed up with Barry Windham to take on Arn Anderson, Bobby Eaton and Rick Rude. After roughly 15 minutes, the babyface team conquered the win and, most importantly, The Steiners solidified themselves even more as the contenders for tag team gold after Scott pinned one half of the champions, Arn Anderson, after a high-impact Steiner Device.
»» After the match and after another inevitable confrontation between both The Steiners and The Dangerous Alliance, the lights of the arena turned about 50% darker. Then, a man made his way to the ring: Masahiro Chono! ‘The Black Charisma’ appeared behind Barry Windham and locked him in an Inverted DDT position. He teased the move, but didn’t really hit it, as he was basically calling for Sting to come and face him.
The World Heavyweight Champion rushed to the ring, where he met his Slamboree challenger. The show was closed with another intriguing face-off.
Show Rating: 75
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Post by socratesburrito on Jan 19, 2022 2:54:00 GMT 1
1. Sting vs Austin for the world title. Gotta be a reason he's not defending one of his.
2. I think the US tag belts are most likely to change, wouldn't be surprised if Simmons beats Rude either.
3. Chono goes on a rampage
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Post by Moore on Jan 19, 2022 17:30:16 GMT 1
 The Dirt Sheets on WCW – March 1992
WCW Saturday Night gets to TNT
»» Starting last Saturday, February 27th, and from now on, WCW’s flagship television show Saturday Night will begin airing on TNT, late night, half-hour after airing live on TBS. The addition on the show to the network’s programming can be seen as benefitting both parts involved, as WCW’s A-Show is now airing in two stations within the Turner-owned broadcasters.
As for Ted Turner, the deal ends up being somewhat of a statement, as the former WCW owner has no interest in losing the airing rights of the company. Specially in a moment when a bigger shark has allegedly expressed interest in airing WCW. That shark being… MTV.
Abdullah The Butcher signs for AJPW
»» A snowstorm and a match that never happened: that’s how Abdullah The Butcher got to say goodbye to WCW. In a shocking move, the ‘Madman from Sudan’ signed an exclusive deal with All Japan Pro Wrestling in the beginning of February and, after 30 days, his contract with WCW would naturally cease. It is about to, and the scheduled Texas Death Match between Abdullah and former on-and-off partner Cactus Jack didn’t get to happen in the past edition of Saturday Night, due to Abdullah getting stuck in Japan due to weather conditions.
With Abdullah’s contract expiring in a few days, before the next taping, it’s safe to say that Abdullah vs. Cactus won’t happen.
Big names heading WCW’s way?
»» World Championship Wrestling recently lost Lex Luger (who now shockingly signed for… USWA) and prepares to lose Abdullah The Butcher. Not more than a few people can think that’s good business for WCW, but the Atlanta-based federation got to sign Bam Bam Bigelow and bring back Robert Gibson.
However, reports suggest that the company have been determined not just in getting their own talent under exclusive deals (that being the reason Abdullah left for AJPW), but also in signing more talent. It is rumored that two big names from rival World Wrestling Federation are currently in conversations to join WCW’s roster.
WCW to test waters with Light Heavyweight Tournament
»» Another rumor regarding WCW: this time, it is rumored that the promotion will run a Round Robin Tournament, Japanese-style in the month of April. In that tournament, all the participants will have a 225 lbs. weight limit. Presumably and, if the rumors are true, the contestants will fight over a trophy and a chance at the WCW Light Heavyweight Championship.
It is yet unknown if the information is true or false, but the recent hirings of Negro Casas from Mexico and Ultimo Dragon from Japan (despite wrestling mostly in Mexico too) seem to bring some convincing lights to the rumor.
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WCW’s balance – January 1992: 17,408,445$ (+1,242,466$)
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The Rest of the Wrestling World
World Wrestling Federation
»» Ric Flair keeps being heavily pushed in the WWF. After convincing Hulk Hogan to have his WrestleMania title shot (due to winning the Royal Rumble Match) earlier, in the last WWF Superstars of February, the ‘Nature Boy’ actually ended up beating Hogan in a classic. It wasn’t clean – of course – but the former WCW ace is still the WWF World Champion.
In the Intercontinental Title picture, Bret Hart is still the one holding the belt after managing to beat contenders Shawn Michaels and Rick Martel. Money and justice are often in opposite paths, and that is also the case in the WWF, as ‘The Million Dollar Man’ Ted DiBiase has been feuding with Sid Justice, with the filthy rich superstar coming out on top thus far.
New Japan Pro Wrestling
»» After a somewhat dull Wrestling World at the Tokyo Dome in the start of the year, NJPW has had a pretty successful Fighting Spirit Tour, with some amazing matches between Big Van Vader and Shinya Hashimoto taking place. Also in the tour, Tatsumi Fujinami managed to retain his IWGP Heavyweight belt vs. WCW World Title contender Masahiro Chono.
The best matches of the tour, however, belonged to Jushin Thunder Liger and Tiger Mask, who faced each other no less than three times, with Liger winning every single time. |
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Post by anthonymm13 on Jan 20, 2022 18:48:16 GMT 1
1. I was thinking of the lightheavyweight title before I read your next entry. Is this too early to determine a champion?
2. York Foundation wins the titles
3. He'll be all over Sting until it's time for the match.
Oooooo ... who are the two WWF stars coming over? My early predictions are 1 up and comer and 1 veteran. Dibiase and Michaels.
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Post by Moore on Jan 24, 2022 14:00:44 GMT 1
WCW – March 1992: Week 1
WCW Main Event – Mar. 03, 1992 – Oklahoma City, OK
Shown on TBS (US), ITV (UK) and WOWOW (JP) on delay
Quick Results:
»» 1. #1 Contendership: Negro Casas def. Ultimo Dragon – 15 min. – La Casita (MR: 27);
»» 2. Diamond Dallas Page/Scotty Flamingo/The Diamond Studd/Vinnie Vegas [The Diamond Mine] def. Brad Armstrong/The Italian Stallion/Van Hammer/Z-Man – 7 min. – Vegas > Stalion – Aided Powerbomb (MR: 43).
Highlights:
»» The opening contest decided the next challenger for Jushin Thunder Liger’s WCW World Light Heavyweight Championship and was a lengthy and technical-oriented clash. At the end, Negro Casas rolled Ultimo Dragon up with the La Casita to conquer the win.
After the bout, the champion tried to shake hands with Casas but… the contender left Liger hanging. Their match will take place March 13th at Saturday Night.
»» The Diamond Mine reigned supreme after dominating their opposition. The win came after an Aided Powerbomb by The Diamond Studd and Vinnie Vegas. Afterwards, Diamond Dallas Page got the mic and made the claim that in some months, the group would be challenging for gold.
Show Rating: 38
::::: WCW Saturday Night – Mar. 6, 1992 – Boston, MAShown on TBS (US) live; TNT (US) and WOWOW (JP) on delay
Quick Results:
»» 1. WCW World Heavyweight Championship: Sting © def. Steve Austin – 13 min. – Diving Crossbody (MR: 68);
»» 2. WCW United States Tag Team Championship: Terrence Taylor & Thomas Rich [The York Foundation] def. Steve Armstrong & Tracy Smothers [The Young Pistols] © – 12 min. – Rich > Armstrong – Sitout Suplex Slam (MR: 56);
»» 3. Dustin Rhodes/Rick Steiner/Ricky Steamboat/Scott Steiner def. Diamond Dallas Page/Scotty Flamingo/The Diamond Studd/Vinnie Vegas [The Diamond Mine] – 11 min. – Rhodes > DDP – Natural Suplex (MR: 66);
»» 4. Bam Bam Bigelow & Big Van Vader [The Crushers] def. Barry Windham & Marcus A. Bagwell – 10 min. – Bigelow > Bagwell – Diving Headbutt (MR: 52);
»» 5. WCW United States Heavyweight Championship: Rick Rude © def. Ron Simmons – 15 min. – Rude Awakening (MR: 81).
Highlights:
»» As soon as the show began, double champion Steve Austin, alongside Paul E. Dangerously, made himself heard. ‘Stunning’ Steve let Dusty Rhodes know he doesn’t plan on having a day off and thinks he should, in fact, be rewarded for having over 15 Television Title defenses (16). So, he challenges Sting for an immediate title match. Sting, of course, accepts it.
(Out-Kayfabe note: Jushin Thunder Liger was previously booked to defend his WCW Light Heavyweight Championship, but commitments with NJPW postponed his title defense).
»» During Steve Austin’s test of fire, Dangerously sticked, mostly, to the role of spectator. In order to test his client or to avoid getting righteously hit by Sting like a couple weeks prior, that’s the question. Truth be told, Austin did well and took the champion to great lengths, even hitting the Stun Gun on him early on the match (Sting rolled out of the ring, to Austin’s despair). The ‘Stinger’ ultimately retained his title, at the 13-minute mark, after a Stinger Splash followed by a Diving Crossbody.
»» At the second match (and also title match) of the night, The Young Pistols were cheered by the Boston crowd. Not because they’re exemplar guys now, but because on the other side there were The York Foundation. Like in the previous bout, the second’s role wasn’t a factor – but Alexandra York tried to. However, the champions weren’t going to fall for tricks they knew well. At the end, however, with Taylor hitting the Flying Forearm Smash on Smothers, Rich only had to finish Armstrong with his Sitout Suplex Slam.
After the match, as the crowd booed The Foundation’s title win, they cheered when their celebration was spoiled by The Rock n’Roll Express! Morton and Gibson sent both Taylor and Rich to the outside with Double Dropkicks, much to York’s anger.
»» Eight-man clash with The Diamond Mine having a chance to back up what they said days ago on Main Event. The task wasn’t easy, though, as they faced two teams of former WCW World Tag Team Champions, one of them being the current contenders – The Steiners, who beat Studd and Vegas in The Crockett Cup. The bout was evenly contested, however, until the leader DDP paid for his arrogance, getting a Diving Double Axe Handle by Steamboat, followed by a Steiner Line and, to top if off, a Natural Suplex by Dustin Rhodes. The match was over on the spot.
After the match, Arn Anderson came to the entrance way, with one of the tag team belts on his shoulder and warned The Steiner Brothers that winning The Crockett Cup is one thing, another thing is making it pay off by winning the belts, and Austin and himself won’t allow that.
»» Fair play to Barry Windham for taking a beating in order to protect Marcus Alexander Bagwell. Bam Bam Bigelow and Big Van Vader continue to show their dominance and didn’t care for sparing the young Marcus. Windham was put off the match near the ending and Bagwell was finished by a Diving Headbutt from Bigelow after being ran over by Vader.
Afterwards, briefly, Vader grabbed on a mic and announced the monstrous duo shall now be known as The Crushers.
»» Main event time, as heavy fan-favorite Ron Simmons faced off against United States Champion, Rick Rude. The match started out with both men studying each other, Rude particularly meticulous and aware of Simmons’ strengths. He then began working on his back, as Simmons did the same, although with some high impact moves.
Around the 7-minute mark, major downside for the champion, as Paul E. Dangerously was caught pulling Ron Simmons’ foot. The referee had no choice but to remove the manager from ringside. Afterwards, Simmons began controlling the match and led the live crowd to believe he could take the belt after a Snap Scoop Powerslam. He didn’t, as Rude had what it took to kick out! From then on, the match could be anyone’s to win. It was Rude’s, after a hard knee to the back of Simmons that worked as the set-up for the Rude Awakening. Sadly, for the fans, ‘The Ravishing One’ retained via pinfall, although in pretty much a clean way.
After the match, however, there was a big shock! As Rick Rude was celebrating, Paul E. Dangerously was getting to the ring to share the moment with his client, but stopped with a wide-eyed look, as Cactus Jack came from the under the ring and was now behind Rude. Afterwards, Cactus turned the champion and planted him with a Double Arm DDT!
Then, Cactus got a microphone and let Paul know that now that now he plans on collecting his own treasure, that being the United States Heavyweight Championship.
»» A short graphic aired as the emission ended, promoting Sting and Masahiro Chono next week in opposite sides of a tag team match.
Show Rating: 73
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