Hogan Knows WCW Best

These are the results from WCW Saturday Night, being held by World Championship Wrestling. It is being held in front of 11,849 people at Idaho Center Arena in Nampa, Idaho.

Fan Interactive Night. You Choose The Main Event

And we’re LIVE! from Nampa!

Tony Schiavone, Bobby Heenan & Gene Okerlund open the show telling us tonight’s Main Event is interactive. One thing you might remember from last month: the fans will choose the main event. Call the hotline and vote for one person from the Red locker room, and one from the Blue locker room.

Gene Okerlund Reports From The Blue Locker Room

“Mean” Gene Okerlund has your choices from Locker Room Blue: “Flyin'” Brian Pillman, “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes, “The Badd Man” Johnny B. Badd, Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat, Sting, The Guardian Angel and The Patriot.

Rating: 98 A*

Eric Bischoff Reports From The Red Locker Room

And Eric Bischoff has your choices from Locker Room Red: “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton, Bunkhouse Buck, “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff, “Stunning” Steve Austin, Steve Keirn, Terry Funk and Vader.

Rating: 90 A

Stan Lee vs. Kevin Sullivan w/ Dave Sullivan

Evad is ringside, supporting his brother. In a violent squash match, Kevin Sullivan completely destroyed jobber Stan Lee in 0:54 by pinfall with the most vicious Double Stomp you have ever seen. Seriously, nobody can beat the hell out a jobber like Kevin Sullivan.

Rating: 53 C-

Interview w/ The Sullivans

Gene Okerlund had an interview with The Sullivans.

Evad asks if he’s going to tell them about Cactus Jack. This pisses off Kevin, who suckerpunches Evad, then grabs the mic out of Mean Gene’s hand and says that Cactus Jack failed him.

“But Kevin, Cactus Jack is my friend! Please don’t talk about Cactus Jack like that!” He keeps repeating Cactus Jack’s name until Kevin just loses it and starts kicking, punching and stomping the crap out of his
brother, and even attack Evad’s bad knee.

Cactus Jack will come out and tell Kevin to back off, and Kevin Sullivan starts to leave, but then comes back and attacks Cactus Jack as soon as he turns his back to check on Evad. Kevin gets his trusty steel chair
and breaks it over the Cactus Jack’s head, causing a cavalcade of referees and officials to come out and herd Kevin Sullivan to the back.

Rating: 77 B

Interview w/ Steve Austin From The Red Locker Room

Eric Bischoff is with Steve Austin in Locker Room Red. Commissioner Nick Bockwinkel interrupts the interview and informs Austin that he will face Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat at Clash Of The Champions. Austin
isn’t happy at all and tries to talk his way out of the match. Bockwinkel threatens to strip Austin of his title if he doesn’t face “The Dragon”.

“Stunning” Steve talks about Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat’s legendary career, saying he’s beaten the best but he just cannot beat Steve Austin, and it’s gonna drive Steamboat out of wrestling. Austin is the future and Steamboat is the past….

Rating: 93 A

Gene Okerlund is backstage in Locker Room Blue

Gene Okerlund is backstage in Locker Room Blue. Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat, Brian Pillman and Johnny B. Badd all argue about wanting a shot tonight. All three wants a piece of Steve Austin. This results that
Badd, Steamboat and Pillman get into a shoving match.

Rating: 91 A

WCW World Tag Team Title Match

The Armstrongs II vs. Harlem Heat

In a decent match, Harlem Heat defeated The Armstrongs II in 5:44 when Stevie Ray defeated Brian Armstrong by pinfall with a Heat Seeker. Harlem Heat make defence number 2 of their WCW World Tag Team
Championship titles.

Rating: 75 B-

Interview w/ The Rhodes From The Blue Locker Room

Gene Okerlund had an interview with “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes and “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes about their feud with The Stud Stable. Dusty Rhodes puts over the 900 number match concept. They can’t wait till they get their hands on Col. Robert Parker and The Stud Stable. Dusty are pleading to the fans to vote for him to face Terry Funk tonight, since Dustin still wears the cast because of the fractured arm
from Bash At The Beach.

Dusty says that this feud is far from over. “You wanted money, you wanted fame. No escape from the things you put Dustin through. It’s a nightmare coming back to you!” The Rhodes wants to get their hands on The Stud Stable. The Rhodes want revenge…

Rating: 80 B

Interview w/ Bunkhouse Buck, Terry Funk, Col. Robert Parker, And Meng From The Red Locker Room

Backstage, Eric Bischoff interview Col. Robert Parker and The Stud Stable. Puffing his cigar Col. Parker mocks and taunts The Rhodes, while Bunkhouse Buck and Terry Funk randomly destroy the interior of the locker room for no real reason…

Recap of Arn Anderson’s turn and the post-match, backstage celebration. Bobby Heenan says he heard the Stud Stable had broken into Hogan’s locker room and stole all the champagne he was saving for if he won the WCW World Heavyweight title and drank it. Heenan chuckles and says “The Stud Stable’s backstage celebration did have champagne and Hogan’s did not.
Go figure it out!”

Rating: 82 B

WCW World Television Title Match

Jim Duggan vs. Steven Regal

“Hacksaw” receives a massive U-S-A! chant while waving the American flag and his two by four. But Regal doesn’t look scared, and he has his trusty cricket paddle in case “Hacksaw” decides to use his two by four. After the opening bell, Regal stalls and wastes time riling the fans before finally engaging. Regal uses a lot of rest hold to wear down his opponent. In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan drew with “Lord” Steven Regal in 15:00 when the time limit expired.

Rating: 80 B

Schiavone, Heenan & Gene talk about the voting. Heenan says “hey fans, don’t call in and vote unless you’re going to vote for Dusty Rhodes to face Terry Funk, because the Stud Stable should get rid of the Rhodes tonight and not wait for the Clash Of The Champions”.

Clash Of The Champions Control Center

Clash Of The Champions Control Center segment hosted by Gene Okerlund.

After a break, we’re with Gene Okerlund and Sting. Sting talk about tonights main event. Sting is also putting over WCW World Heavyweight champion Hulk Hogan and the power of Hulkamania; and all the Stingers out there…

Announced so far is:

Jim Duggan vs Steven Regal

The Nasty Boys vs. Harlem Heat

The Rhodes vs. Terry Funk & Bunkhouse Buck

Ricky Steamboat vs. Steve Austin

Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair

Rating: 95 A*

Honky Tonk Man Vignette

Here’s a music video for a guy arriving soon: the Honky Tonk Man. He drives a pink Cadillac with poodle skirt girls all around…

Rating: 68 C+

Ric Flair vs. Terry Taylor

In a bout that had great wrestling and good heat, “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair defeated veteran Terry Taylor in 7:31 by submission with a Figure Four Leglock. During the match we also had Hulk Hogan distract Ric Flair on the big screen.

Rating: 75 B-

Hulk Hogan Comes Out And Attacks Ric Flair

Late in the bout, WCW World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Hart appeared on the big screen, distracting Flair; after the contest, Flair grabbed the ropes for added leverage and kept the hold applied, with he and Elizabeth then double teaming Taylor until Hogan and Hart ran out to clear the ring; moments later, Hogan posed in the ring with the WCW World Heavyweight title belt before being interviewed by Gene Okerlund regarding Hogan’s title defense against Flair at the Clash of the Champions; Hogan then said he would face Flair next week on Saturday Night, with the title up for grabs, if Flair had the guts. Hogan then says the obvious about how he’s going to be WCW Champion forever and a day. “Hulkamania is immortal and can’t be stopped!”

Rating: 95 A*

It’s Time For The Result

Now Tony and Gene have a couple of corporate suits from the WCW office. So they talk, and then we come back to find out what our main event match is. Heenan’s on the phone, but the tabulations are in. Heenan is very happy and he has waited for this moment. Tonight it ends.

Dusty Rhodes (38%) vs Terry Funk (36%)

Dusty Rhodes and Terry Funk win the voting. However, the voting was so close between the top two in both locker rooms, that next week in the main event, The Guardian Angel will face Vader.

Dusty Rhodes vs. Terry Funk

This is all about Dusty’s epic babyface offense and Terry Funk’s great selling. Col. Parker trips Dusty at one point and Funk’s able to take him down. Funk slams Dusty down and goes to run the ropes, but as he
does, Dustin sneaks in a Bionic Elbow, behind the referee’s back ;and Dusty hits the DDT. In a bout that had superb wrestling and great heat, “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes defeated crazy-as-hell Texan Terry Funk in 15:38 by pinfall with a DDT following interference from Dustin Rhodes.

Rating: 78 B

The Rhodes And The Stud Stable End Up In Wild Brawl

Dusty and Dustin opens up with Bionic Elbows on Terry Funk for old times sakes.

“Double A” Arn Anderson, Bunkhouse Buck and “Dirty” Dick Slater bolts out and joins the wild brawl, with the chaos spilling out all around ringside. The unstoppable monster Meng gets into the ring and again has a stand off with Dusty, but the entire face locker room empties out and holds Dusty back as Col. Parker calls off Meng.

Rating: 87 B+

Show Rating: 88 B+

These are the results from WCW Saturday Night, being held by World Championship Wrestling. It is being held in front of 13,595 people at Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Highlights Of The Feud Between The Guardian Angel And Vader

A highlight video is shown to promote the feud between the two powerhouses, The Guardian Angel and Vader.

The announcers talk about how last week during WCW Saturday Night, Vader stormed the Blue Locker Room and beat the hell out of The Guardian Angel; and when he was supposed to get medical attention, The Guardian Angel instead accosted Vader and they brawled again. So tonight, they’ll square off in 1 vs. 1 Grudge Match.

Rating: 100 A*

Terry Taylor vs. Diamond Dallas Page w/ Diamond Doll

In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn’t have much heat, cocky heel Diamond Dallas Page defeated reliable veteran Terry Taylor in 6:08 by pinfall with a Diamond Cutter. Winning the match earned him a “10” on Diamond Doll’s scorecard.

Rating: 66 C+

The Announcers Talk About The Hogan vs. Flair Feud

Tony Schiavone, Bobby Heenan and Gene Okerlund talk about the rematch between “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan and “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair at the Clash Of The Champions. Flair vs Hogan is the biggest dream match in pro wrestling history. Heel colour commentator, Bobby “The Brain” Heenan just rips Hogan to shreds. Heenan simply doesn’t seem to like Hogan.

When “American Made” hits…

The WCW World Heavyweight champion Hulk Hogan makes his entrance and poses in the ring with the title belt before being interviewed by “Mean” Gene Okerlund regarding Hogan’s title defense against Ric Flair at the Clash of the Champion. Hogan talks about Heenan’s accusations and other things, and says that Flair is looking for ways to get inside of his head before The Clash. Hogan mentions he wasn’t supposed to be here tonight, but he heard Flair was going to be. Hogan then said he would face Flair tonight, with the title up for grabs, if Flair had the guts. So he asks Gene to let him know when Flair gets here, and we’re not gonna wait for The Clash…

Rating: 92 A

Brian Pillman vs. Dick Slater w/ Col. Rob Parker

In a decent match, “Flyin'” Brian Pillman dropped “Dirty” Dick Slater with two Piledrivers on the floor: followed by a Air Pillman, when suddenly Bunkhouse Buck ran out and attacked Pillman for a DQ. Brian Pillman
defeated Dick Slater in 5:34 when Dick Slater was disqualified when Bunkhouse Buck ran in and attacked Brian Pillman.

Rating: 77 B

The Stud Stable Attack Pillman

Brian Pillman is dominating in the ring, when Bunkhouse Buck and Terry Funk run in and attack, beating Pillman down into the mat in an 3 on 1 attack.

Here comes the cavalry. Dusty Rhodes, Dustin Rhodes and Ricky Steamboat made the save and cleared Col. Parker’s men from the ring.

Rating: 91 A

Chris Champion & Mark Starr vs. Arn Anderson and Bunkhouse Buck w/ Col. Parker

In an extremely short match, Arn Anderson and Bunkhouse Buck defeated Chris Champion & Mark Starr in 4:51 when Arn Anderson defeated Mark Starr by pinfall with a textbook example of a Spinebuster.

Rating: 67 C+

Interview w/ The Stud Stable

“Mean” Gene had an interview with “The Enforcer” Arn Anderson, Col. Parker and the other members of The Stud Stable hyping their upcoming tag team match with The Rhodes at The Clash.

“The Enforcer” is a friend to no man except for “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair. His other partners were associates and strength in numbers. Dustin Rhodes was just a means to getting back into the thick of things. Arn
was stuck in the midcard. Though he is in his way a loner, Anderson is not a solo artist. Though the relationships may not mean much to him beyond money and backup, “Double A” likes to run in a pack. Always have and always will. So though the Four Horsemen are currently inactive; Col. Parker has a good thing going with Terry Funk, Bunkhouse Buck, Dick Slater and Meng; guys who are together out of convenience more than anything else. “Double A” fits the group like a glove. It’s a collective of hired guns and Dustin Rhodes is a big idiot for asking the man who made his name as the “Enforcer of wrestling’s greatest gang to pal around with him, slapping hands against guys who so clearly are cut from the same cloth as Arn Anderson.

Rating: 90 A

Interview w/ Lord Steven Regal

“Mean” Gene Okerlund had an interview with WCW World Television champion Steven Regal. He is sick of all these so called wrestling legends. He is a “Lord” and a superior wrestler. He has beaten Ric Flair and several Japanese stars. The American audience should treat him with respect.

This result in an thunderous “U-S-A!” chant.

“The Living Legend” Larry Zbyszko interrupts the interview and challenges Regal to a title match, which Regal accepts. He will make an example out of Zbyszko.

Rating: 85 B+

Impromptu WCW World Television Title Match

Larry Zbyszko vs. Steven Regal

In a decent match, “Lord” Steven Regal defeated Larry Zbyszko in 8:02 by submission with a Regal Stretch after blatantly cheating and nailing Zbyszko with the Cricket Bat when the referee didn’t watch. Steven Regal makes defence number 5 of his WCW World Television Championship title.

Rating: 76 B-

Clash Of The Champions Control Center

Clash Of The Champions Control Center segment hosted by Gene Okerlund.

After a break, we’re with Gene Okerlund, Steve Austin and Jeannie. “Superstar” Steve Austin talk about Clash Of The Champions. There is no way that Ricky Steamboat will get hold of the US title belt. Austin is
the one sure-fire, can’t miss prospect in WCW. He is simply the best. While Steamboat is a relic from the past.

Jim Duggan vs Steven Regal

The Nasty Boys vs. Harlem Heat

The Rhodes vs. Terry Funk & Bunkhouse Buck

Ricky Steamboat vs. Steve Austin

Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair

Rating: 95 A+

WCW United States Title Match

Johnny B. Badd vs. Steve Austin w/ Jeannie

In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Steve Austin defeated Johnny B. Badd in 6:29 by submission with a Hollywood and Vine after interference from Jeannie. Steve Austin makes defence number 19 of his WCW United States Championship title.

Rating: 72 B-

Sting & Ricky Steamboat vs. Bad Attitude

Sting opens up on both heels early on and does his explosive and athletic power based wrestling. Ricky Steamboat comes in and dominates against Eaton. Steamboat simply does what he wants in the ring before getting isolated for a while. Sting storms in to stop the 2 on 1 and it all breaks down. Bad Attitude throws Steamboat out of the ring, while Sting’s able to take care of Keirn and throw him to the outside. Then Bobby Eaton dominates Sting and puts him in the corner. He goes to hit a Running Splash, but midway through, “The Dragon” comes out of nowhere with a Diving Crossbody to intercept Eaton to win.

In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Sting and Ricky Steamboat defeated Bad Attitude in 15:43 when Ricky Steamboat defeated Bobby Eaton by pinfall with a Diving Crossbody.

Rating: 86 B+

Interview w/ Sting And Ricky Steamboat

“Mean” Gene Okerlund is conducting an interview with Sting and Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat. Sting hopes Hulk Hogan kills Ric Flair, but wants him to leave just a bit for Sting to pick off in the future. Ricky
Steamboat cuts a vanilla bland promo and promise beating “Stunning” Steve Austin at the Clash for the WCW United States Title.

Commissioner Bockwinkel interrupts the interview and announces that at The Clash Of The Champions; if “Superstar” Steve Austin purposely gets DQ’d or Counted Out, he’ll lose the title.

Rating: 95 A+

Fan Voted Grudge Match

The Guardian Angel vs Vader w/ Harley Race

The Guardian Angel tries attacking Harley Race, but Vader drives him out of the ring and keeps him at bay. Angel finally storms the ring and they have a terrific hard-hitting slugfest. Vader catches Angel off the top
with a Press Slam and takes over, and does so for a good 5 minutes. Angel is a amazing babyface in peril. During a corner attack, Angel suddenly gets a second wind and fights back. The two powerhouses get in
an an amazing punching battle that leads them to their knees where they continue. Vader eventually wins, and as Angel falls back, Harley chokes him with the top rope. Angel splashes Vader in the corner and keeps him out of it for a minute, suplexing Harley Race in, but accidentally taking the referee out. Angel hits Harley with the Sidewalk slam and both are down. Angel gets up when Vader makes his charge from the
opposite corner, and launch himself at Angel, resulting in both men flying out of the ring crashing down on the steel barricade. Both powerhouses are exhausted resulting in a double count out.

In a superb match, The Guardian Angel drew with Vader in 12:58 following a double count out.

Rating: 82 B

Interview w/ Hulk Hogan! Ric Flair & Elizabeth Interrupts Him On The Big Screen

Hulk Hogan comes out, as promised, and waits for Flair. “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair and Elizabeth finally pop up on the big screen and say that they’ve been here the whole night, waiting for Hogan, when they’ve
clearly been hiding! Flair says he refuses to blow Ted Turner’s chance for big money by beating Hogan up tonight, and will wait for the Clash, when the whole world is watching. Hogan keeps screaming for Flair to
come out here now, but Flair says he has a Leer Jet to catch in 30 minutes. Wooo!

Suddenly a masked man runs out and bashes the back of Hogan’s leg with a steel pipe and Hulk goes down.

The masked assailant quickly leaves the arena…

Hulk Hogan gets medical attention. Nick Bockwinkel and Sting comes out to check on Hogan and “Mean” Gene is very upset thinking this is the darkest day in wrestling history.

Is this the end of Hulkamania…

Rating: 100 A+

Rating: 89 A