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WCW: Monday Nitro (12.14.98)
Posted by Matt
WCW: Monday Nitro
December 14, 1998
Tampa, FL
Ice Palace
The current WCW champs are as follows:
WCW World Champion: Bill Goldberg (7/6/1998)
WCW U.S. Champion: Bret Hart (11/30/1998)
WCW World Tag Team Champions: Rick Steiner & Kenny Kaos (10/26/1998)
WCW World Television Champion: Konnan (11/30/1998)
WCW Cruiserweight Champion: Billy Kidman (11/22/1998)
Before we get going, there’s a huge note from the 12/21/98 Observer to be mentioned:
Eric Bischoff had another meeting with talent before Nitro on 12/14. He officially told talent that Kevin Nash and Diamond Dallas Page would be joining in the booking team with himself, Kevin Sullivan and Dusty Rhodes, and that Terry Taylor would be moving over to production. Bischoff heavily stressed all the wrestlers being easy to find at least two segments before they go on television for any fine-tuning of what they need to do, and the need for wrestlers to hit their time marks better since it’s a live television shoot. He, without saying names, talked about people doing interviews or matches for longer than they are scheduled and how it messes with the timing of the show. He spoke about big changes coming in January with the company. He said that they are going to re-invent wrestling early next year, claiming they did so once and will do it again and told everyone he didn’t want them attempting to compete on a vulgarity level with WWF. He claimed that he watched both shows on 12/7 and he believes WCW has a better television show but that WWF is gaining attention of teenagers because it’s more vulgar (the point he’s missing is that WWF is gaining the attention of teenagers to a huge degree for its shock value and swearing, but it is also the better television show most weeks, particularly from a storyline standpoint). He really emphasized not tolerating changing finishes, and he got to put his foot down on 12/14 when Stevie Ray complained about doing a job for Konnan. Ray went up the ladder to complain, and when it got to Bischoff, he totally put his foot down about it.
We get a video package highlighting the HATE triangle including Goldberg, Kevin Nash, and the third wheel Bam Bam Bigelow.
HOUR NUMBER ONE! Your hosts are Tony Schiavone, Mike Tenay, and Larry Zbyszko. Read the rest of this entry →
Posted in WCW
Tags: Al Green, Bam Bam Bigelow, Barry Windham, Bill Goldberg, Billy Kidman, Booker T, Bret Hart, Brian Adams, Buff Bagwell, Chris Jericho, Diamond Dallas Page, Disco Inferno, Eddie Guerrero, Emory Hale, Eric Bischoff, Ernest Miller, Horace Hogan, Kanyon, Kevin Nash, Konnan, Lex Luger, LWO, Monday Nitro, Norman Smiley, nWo, nWo Wolfpac, Perry Saturn, Ralphus, Raven, Rey Mysterio, Ric Flair, Scott Hall, Scott Norton, Scott Putski, Scott Steiner, Sonny Oono, Stevie Ray, The Giant, Van Hammer, Villano V, Vincent, Wrath
WCW: Monday Nitro (08.31.98)
Posted by Matt
WCW: Monday Nitro
August 31, 1998
Miami, FL
Miami Arena
The current WCW champs are as follows:
WCW World Champion: Bill Goldberg (7/6/1998)
WCW U.S. Champion: Bret Hart (8/13/1998)
WCW World Tag Team Champions: The Giant & Scott Hall (7/20/1998)
WCW World Television Champion: Chris Jericho (8/10/1998)
WCW Cruiserweight Champion: Juventud Guerrera (8/8/1998)
HOUR NUMBER ONE! Your hosts are Tony Schiavone, Mike Tenay, and Larry Zbyszko. Read the rest of this entry →
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Tags: Al Green, Arn Anderson, Bill Goldberg, Brian Adams, Buff Bagwell, Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, Dean Malenko, Diamond Dallas Page, Disco Inferno, Eddie Guerrero, Eric Bischoff, Ernest Miller, Evan Karagias, Four Horsemen, High Voltage, Hollywood Hogan, Jim Powers, JJ Dillon, Juventud Guerrera, Kanyon, Kevin Nash, Konnan, Lex Luger, Lodi, Mark McGwire, Marty Jannetty, Norman Smiley, nWo, nWo Wolfpac, Perry Saturn, Raven, Rick Steiner, Roddy Piper, Scott Norton, Scott Steiner, Scotty Riggs, Steve McMichael, Sting, The Disciple, The Flock, The Giant, Ultimate Warrior, Vincent, Wrath
Power Hour (01.30.93)
Posted by Matt
WCW Power Hour
January 30, 1993
Atlanta, GA
Center Stage Theatre
The current WCW & NWA Champs were as follows:
WCW World Champion: Big Van Vader (12/30/1992)
NWA World Champion: The Great Muta (1/4/1993)
WCW U.S. Champion: Dustin Rhodes (1/11/1993)
WCW/NWA World Tag Team Champions: Ricky Steamboat & Shane Douglas (11/18/1992)
WCW World Television Champion: vacant (11/1/1992)
Last week, Big Van Vader and Paul Orndorff defeated Cactus Jack and the Barbarian. This week, Cactus Jack meets Paul Orndorff.
Your hosts are Tony Schiavone & Larry Zbyszko. Read the rest of this entry →
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Tags: Al Green, Barbarian, Barry Windham, Big Van Vader, Brad Armstrong, Brian Pillman, Cactus Jack, Chris Benoit, Harley Race, Hollywood Blondes, Marcus Alexander Bagwell, Mark Laurinitis, Mick Foley, Missy Hyatt, Paul Orndorff, Ricky Morton, Robert Gibson, Rock n Roll Express, Steve Austin, Too Cold Scorpio, White Castle of Fear
Clash of the Champions #22 (01.93)
Posted by Matt
WCW Clash of the Champions XXII
January 13, 1993
Milwaukee, WI
The Mecca
The current WCW & NWA Champs were as follows:
WCW World Champion: Big Van Vader (12/30/1992)
NWA World Champion: The Great Muta (1/4/1993)
WCW U.S. Champion: Dustin Rhodes (1/11/1993) (unaired)
WCW/NWA World Tag Team Champions: Ricky Steamboat & Shane Douglas (11/18/1992)
WCW World Television Champion: vacant (11/1/1992)
We first go to Bill Watts and Tony Schiavone. Watts announces that Van Hammer’s arm hurts and now he can’t compete with Vinnie Vegas in the arm wrestling match. Tony Atlas is his replacement. Yeah, if Hammer was going to lose anyway, might as well have Vinnie beat a black guy. Right, Bill? Also, there’s been a situation between Bill’s son Erik Watts and Arn Anderson. Sounds like Erik’s been arrested! Tonight, Erik Watts has been suspended for PR reasons.
Larry Zbyszko is standing by with Erik Watts right now: Watts stumbles through the interview, denying the accusations and saying that he understands what his daddy had to do.
Your hosts are Jim Ross and Jesse Ventura. This would be JR’s last major show in WCW before heading to the WWF to wear a toga. Read the rest of this entry →
Tags: Al Green, Barbarian, Barry Windham, Big Van Vader, Brad Armstrong, Brian Pillman, Cactus Jack, Chris Benoit, Clash of the Champions, Dustin Rhodes, Erik Watts, Great Muta, Harley Race, Heavenly Bodies, Jim Cornette, Johnny B. Badd, Johnny Gunn, Kevin Nash, Mark Laurinitis, Masa Chono, Mick Foley, Paul Orndorff, Raven, Ricky Morton, Ricky Steamboat, Robert Gibson, Rock n Roll Express, Ron Simmons, Scotty Flamingo, Shane Douglas, Stan Lane, Steve Austin, Sting, Tom Pritchard, Tom Zenk, Tony Atlas, Too Cold Scorpio, Van Hammer, Vinnie Vegas, White Castle of Fear
Power Hour (01.26.91)
Posted by Matt
WCW Power Hour
January 26, 1991
The current WCW Champs were as follows:
World Champion: Ric Flair (1/11/1991)
U.S. Champion: Lex Luger (12/16/1990)
World Tag Team Champions: Doom (5/19/1990)
U.S. Tag Team Champions: Rick & Scott Steiner (8/24/1990)
World Television Champion: Arn Anderson (1/14/1991)
On today’s episode, you’ll see Brian Pillman in action. Also, Rick Steiner is in the hizza-house. In the main event, TV Champ Tom Zenk defends against Moondog Rex. Doesn’t that sound like fun to you? It’s time for the Power Hour!
Your hosts are JR & Paul E. Dangerously! Read the rest of this entry →
Clash of the Champions #13 (11.90)
Posted by Matt
NWA Clash of the Champions XIII: Thanksgiving Thunder
November 20, 1990
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Coliseum
The current NWA Champs were as follows:
World Champion: Sting (7/7/1990)
U.S. Champion: Stan Hansen (10/27/1990)
World Tag Team Champions: Doom (5/19/1990)
U.S. Tag Team Champions: Rick & Scott Steiner (8/24/1990)
World Television Champion: Arn Anderson (1/2/1990)
Your hosts are Jim Ross & Paul E. Dangerously. Read the rest of this entry →
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Tags: Al Green, Alexandra York, Arn Anderson, Art Barr, Barry Windham, Big Cat, Black Scorpion, Bobby Eaton, Botswana Beast, Brad Armstrong, Brian Knobbs, Brian Lee, Brian Pillman, Bryan Clarke, Buddy Landel, Butch Reed, Chris Youngblood, Clash of the Champions, Col. Deklerk, Curtis Hughes, Doom, El Gigante, Fabulous Freebirds, Four Horsemen, Jerry Sags, Jimmy Garvin, Kalua, Kevin Nash, Lex Luger, Little Richard Marley, Mark Youngblood, Master Blasters, Michael Hayes, Michael Wallstreet, Mike Rotunda, Motor City Madman, Nasty Boys, Norman the Lunatic, Ole Anderson, Paul E. Dangerously, Renegade Warriors, Ric Flair, Ricky Morton, Rocco Rock, Rocky King, Ron Simmons, Sgt. Krueger, Sid Vicious, Southern Boys, Stan Hansen, Steiner Brothers, Steve Armstrong, Sting, Ted Petty, Teddy Long, Terri Runnels, Terry Taylor, The Danger Zone, The Juicer, The Nightstalker, Tim Horner, Tom Zenk, Tommy Rich, Tracy Smothers, Wrath