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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 →
Posted in WCW
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
Wrestle War 1992
Posted by Matt
WCW WrestleWar
May 17, 1992
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Coliseum
The current WCW Champs were as follows:
World Champion: Sting (2/29/1992)
U.S. Champion: Rick Rude (11/19/1991)
World Television Champion: Barry Windham (4/27/1992)
World Light Heavyweight Champion: Brian Pillman (2/29/1992)
World Tag Team Champions: Rick & Scott Steiner (5/1/1992)
U.S. Tag Team Champions: Taylor Made Man & Greg Valentine (2/17/1992)
Once again, our friends at Turner Home Entertainment have cut off some of the fat from this show and that leaves it nice and trim! Here are the results of the matches that have been edited off my tape to show you what you missed or didn’t miss. Credit goes to ProWrestlingHistory.com.
- Johnny B Badd pinned Tracy Smothers (7:03) with the Kiss That Don’t Miss.
- Scotty Flamingo pinned Marcus Bagwell (7:11) after reversing a rollup into one of his own.
- Super Invader pinned Todd Champion (5:26) with a powerbomb.
- Big Josh pinned Richard Morton (7:33) after the Northern Exposure (seated senton splash).
Your hosts are Jim Ross & Jesse Ventura! Read the rest of this entry →
Posted in WCW
Tags: Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, Big Josh, Bobby Eaton, Brian Pillman, Cactus Jack, Curtis Hughes, Dangerous Alliance, Dustin Rhodes, Fabulous Freebirds, Greg Valentine, Hercules Hernandez, Jimmy Garvin, Johnny B. Badd, Junkyard Dog, Larry Zbyszko, Madusa, Marcus Alexander Bagwell, Michael Hayes, Mick Foley, Nikita Koloff, Paul E. Dangerously, Rick Rude, Ricky Morton, Ricky Steamboat, Ron Simmons, Scotty Flamingo, Steiner Brothers, Steve Austin, Sting, Super Invader, Takayuki Iizuka, Tatsumi Fujinami, Terry Taylor, Todd Champion, Tom Zenk, Tracy Smothers, Wrestle War
Worldwide (02.22.92)
Posted by Matt
WCW Worldwide
February 22, 1992
Atlanta, GA
Center Stage Theatre
The current WCW Champs were as follows:
World Champion: Lex Luger (7/14/1991)
U.S. Champion: Rick Rude (11/19/1991)
World Television Champion: Steve Austin (6/3/1991)
World Light Heavyweight Champion: Jushin Liger (12/25/1991)
World Tag Team Champions: Arn Anderson & Bobby Eaton (1/16/1992)
U.S. Tag Team Champions: Taylor Made Man & Greg Valentine (2/17/1992)
I know, I know. I’m missing two straight weeks of Worldwides, which hasn’t happened since I started recapping these back in July. Sorry though, can’t review what I don’t have. Looks like we missed a Sting/Vader match too. AHH!
Your host is the lonely Tony Schiavone. Read the rest of this entry →
Posted in WCW
Tags: Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, Big Josh, Bobby Eaton, Brian Pillman, Cactus Jack, Dangerous Alliance, Diamond Dallas Page, Dustin Rhodes, El Gigante, Firebreaker Chip, Johnny B. Badd, Jushin Liger, Kevin Nash, Larry Zbyszko, Lex Luger, Marcus Alexander Bagwell, Mike Graham, Paul E. Dangerously, PN News, Rick Rude, Ricky Morton, Ricky Steamboat, Ron Simmons, Steiner Brothers, Steve Armstrong, Steve Austin, Sting, Terry Taylor, Todd Champion, Tom Zenk, Tracy Smothers, Van Hammer, Vinnie Vegas, WCW Patriots, Young Pistols
Clash of the Champions #18 (01.92)
Posted by Matt
WCW Clash of the Champions XVIII
January 21, 1992
Topeka, KS
Kansas Expocenter
The current WCW Champs were as follows:
World Champion: Lex Luger (7/14/1991)
U.S. Champion: Rick Rude (11/19/1991)
World Television Champion: Steve Austin (6/3/1991)
World Light Heavyweight Champion: Jushin Liger (12/25/1991)
World Tag Team Champions: Arn Anderson & Bobby Eaton (1/16/1992)
U.S. Tag Team Champions: Ron Simmons & Big Josh (1/14/1992)
Your hosts are Jim Ross and Tony Schiavone! Read the rest of this entry →
Posted in WCW
Tags: Abdullah the Butcher, Alexandra York, Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, Big Josh, Big Van Vader, Bobby Eaton, Brad Armstrong, Brian Pillman, Cactus Jack, Clash of the Champions, Curtis Hughes, Dangerous Alliance, Diamond Dallas Page, Dustin Rhodes, El Gigante, Fabulous Freebirds, Harley Race, Jesse Ventura, Jimmy Garvin, Johnny B. Badd, Kevin Nash, Larry Zbyszko, Lex Luger, Marcus Alexander Bagwell, Michael Hayes, Mick Foley, Missy Hyatt, Paul E. Dangerously, PN News, Rick Rude, Ricky Morton, Ricky Steamboat, Ron Simmons, Steiner Brothers, Steve Austin, Sting, Terry Taylor, Tommy Rich, Tracy Smothers, Van Hammer, Vinnie Vegas, York Foundation
Starrcade 1991
Posted by Matt
WCW Starrcade 1991: Battlebowl – The Lethal Lottery
December 29, 1991
Norfolk, VA
The Scope
The current WCW Champs were as follows:
World Champion: Lex Luger (7/14/1991)
U.S. Champion: Rick Rude (11/19/1991)
World Television Champion: Steve Austin (6/3/1991)
World Light Heavyweight Champion: Jushin Liger (12/25/1991)
World Tag Team Champions: Ricky Steamboat & Dustin Rhodes (11/19/1991)
U.S. Tag Team Champions: The Young Pistols (11/5/1991)
This is the debut of Dusty Rhodes latest project known as Battlebowl: The Lethal Lottery. The concept is simple; forty guys have their names put into a spinning bingo-like container. Each name is drawn out of the container by Eric Bischoff, Missy Hyatt and Magnum TA until there are collectively twenty random tag teams. Why does it take three people to draw out names? I have no idea. Anyways, these teams face off in the order their names were drawn and the winners of those matches are entered in a two-ring battle royal known as Battlebowl. Winner gets a Battlebowl ring. Kind of like earning a Super Bowl ring, but WAY less prestigious since who wins is already decided.
Your hosts are Jim Ross & Tony Schiavone. I think I saw Jim Herd in the front row with a Magnum TA shirt on. He’s like the very first person you see. Read the rest of this entry →
Posted in WCW
Tags: Abdullah the Butcher, Adam Bomb, Arachniman, Arn Anderson, Battlebowl, Big Josh, Big Van Vader, Bill Kazmaier, Bobby Eaton, Brad Armstrong, Brian Pillman, Bryan Clarke, Buff Bagwell, Cactus Jack, Curtis Hughes, Dangerous Alliance, Diamond Dallas Page, Dustin Rhodes, El Gigante, Fabulous Freebirds, Firebreaker Chip, Harley Race, Jimmy Garvin, Johnny B. Badd, Jushin Liger, Larry Zbyszko, Lex Luger, Madusa, Marcus Alexander Bagwell, Matt Borne, Michael Hayes, Mick Foley, Mike Graham, Nightstalker, PN News, Rick Rude, Ricky Morton, Ricky Steamboat, Ron Simmons, Scott Hall, Scott Steiner, Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker, Starrcade, Steve Armstrong, Steve Austin, Sting, Terry Taylor, The Diamond Studd, Todd Champion, Tom Zenk, Tommy Rich, Tracy Smothers, Van Hammer, WCW Patriots, Wrath, Young Pistols
Worldwide (12.21.91)
Posted by Matt
WCW Worldwide
December 21, 1991
Macon, GA
Macon Coliseum
The current WCW Champs were as follows:
World Champion: Lex Luger (7/14/1991)
U.S. Champion: Rick Rude (11/19/1991)
World Television Champion: Steve Austin (6/3/1991)
World Light Heavyweight Champion: Brian Pillman (10/27/1991)
World Tag Team Champions: Ricky Steamboat & Dustin Rhodes (11/19/1991)
U.S. Tag Team Champions: The Young Pistols (11/5/1991)
Today’s feature match will be WCW World Television Champion Steve Austin going up against Todd Champion. I can already see the blown spots.
Your host is Tony Schiavone. Read the rest of this entry →
Posted in WCW
Tags: Abdullah the Butcher, Adam Bomb, Arachniman, Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, Big Josh, Big Van Vader, Bill Kazmaier, Bobby Eaton, Brian Pillman, Bryan Clarke, Cactus Jack, Curtis Hughes, Dangerous Alliance, Diamond Dallas Page, Dustin Rhodes, El Gigante, Firebreaker Chip, Jimmy Garvin, Johnny B. Badd, Jushin Liger, Larry Zbyszko, Lex Luger, Madusa, Marcus Alexander Bagwell, Michael Hayes, Mike Graham, Nightstalker, Oz, Paul E. Dangerously, PN News, Rick Rude, Ricky Morton, Ricky Steamboat, Ron Simmons, Scott Steiner, Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker, Steve Armstrong, Steve Austin, Sting, Terry Taylor, The Diamond Studd, Thomas Rich, Todd Champion, Tom Zenk, Tracy Smothers, Van Hammer, Wrath
Worldwide (11.16.91)
Posted by Matt
WCW Worldwide
November 16, 1991
The current WCW Champs were as follows:
World Champion: Lex Luger (7/14/1991)
U.S. Champion: Sting (8/25/1991)
World Television Champion: Steve Austin (6/3/1991)
World Light Heavyweight Champion: Brian Pillman (10/27/1991)
World Tag Team Champions: The Enforcers (9/5/1991)
U.S. Tag Team Champions: The Young Pistols (11/5/1991)
World Six-Man Tag Team Champions: The York Foundation (10/8/1991)
PN News does a little rap during a montage of all his great moves in the ring! He’ll be facing Mr. Hughes in a “Submit or Surrender” match today? Oh no!
Your host is Tony Schiavone! Read the rest of this entry →
Posted in WCW
Tags: Alexandra York, Arn Anderson, Bobby Eaton, Cactus Jack, Curtis Hughes, Dangerous Alliance, Dustin Rhodes, El Gigante, Firebreaker Chip, Harley Race, Lady Blossom, Larry Zbyszko, Madusa, Mick Foley, PN News, Ricky Morton, Steve Austin, Terri Runnels, Terry Taylor, Todd Champion, Tom Zenk, Tommy Rich, Van Hammer, WCW Patriots, York Foundation
Halloween Havoc 1991
Posted by Matt
WCW Halloween Havoc 1991
October 27, 1991
Chattanooga, TN
UTC Arena
The current WCW Champs were as follows:
World Champion: Lex Luger (7/14/1991)
U.S. Champion: Sting (8/25/1991)
World Television Champion: Steve Austin (6/3/1991)
World Tag Team Champions: The Enforcers (9/5/1991)
U.S. Tag Team Champions: The Patriots (8/12/1991)
World Six-Man Tag Team Champions: The York Foundation (10/8/1991)
Yeah, once again, I have the Turner Home Entertainment version. That means there is some matches that have been cut and one that really shocks me is the Pillman/Morton match. Having followed some of the quarter and semifinal matches of this title tournament on Worldwide, I was kind of bummed that it’s missing. Good to know there’s Pillman/Liger stuff on the way though. Here’s what was edited off the Turner version. Credit goes to ProWrestlingHistory.com!
- Big Josh & PN News beat The Creatures (Joey Maggs & Johnny Rich) (5:16) when News made the pin.
- Bobby Eaton pinned Terrance Taylor (16:00).
- Bill Kazmaier beat Oz (3:59) via submission.
- Van Hammer pinned Doug Sommers (1:13).
- Brian Pillman pinned Richard Morton (12:45) to win the first WCW Light Heavyweight Title.
On a personal sidenote, this is probably the earliest PPV of my childhood that I can recall listening to for free through the static and having reactions like “Oh man! I just saw Ron Simmons for a second there!” From that standpoint, I believe we all know where I’m coming from. I remember being disappointed that Luger retained the title (oops, spoiler!) and then flipping over to watch game seven of the Braves/Twins World Series to witness my beloved Braves lose- boy, I was one upset five year-old. Anyways, let’s get to the PPV.
Your hosts are Jim Ross and Tony Schiavone! Read the rest of this entry →
Posted in WCW
Tags: Abdullah the Butcher, Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, Big Josh, Big Van Vader, Bill Kazmaier, Bobby Eaton, Brian Pillman, Cactus Jack, Chamber of Horrors, Curtis Hughes, Dangerous Alliance, Dustin Rhodes, Dusty Rhodes, El Gigante, Enforcers, Fabulous Freebirds, Firebreaker Chip, Halloween Havoc, Harley Race, Jimmy Garvin, Joey Maggs, Johnny B. Badd, Johnny Rich, Kevin Nash, Lady Blossom, Larry Zbyszko, Lex Luger, Madusa, Marc Mero, Matt Borne, Michael Hayes, Mick Foley, Oz, Paul E. Dangerously, PN News, Rick Rude, Ricky Morton, Ron Simmons, Scott Hall, Steiner Brothers, Steve Austin, Sting, Teddy Long, Terry Taylor, The Diamond Studd, Todd Champion, Tom Zenk, Van Hammer, WCW Patriots
Worldwide (09.07.91)
Posted by Matt
WCW Worldwide
September 7, 1991
Gainesville, GA
(Taped on August 12, 1991)
The current WCW Champs were as follows:
World Champion: Lex Luger (7/14/1991)
U.S. Champion: Sting (8/25/1991)
World Television Champion: Steve Austin (6/3/1991)
World Tag Team Champions: The Enforcers (9/5/1991)
U.S. Tag Team Champions: The Patriots (8/12/1991)
World Six-Man Tag Team Champions: Dustin Rhodes, Big Josh & Tom Zenk (8/5/1991)
We open up with a clip of Ron Simmons hangin’ and bangin’ down at Florida State where he got his big start, as he prepares for his match against WCW World Champion Lex Luger at Halloween Havoc!
Your hosts are Tony Schiavone & Magnum TA! Read the rest of this entry →
Posted in WCW
Tags: Alexandra York, Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, Big Josh, Bobby Eaton, Cactus Jack, Curtis Hughes, Dustin Rhodes, El Gigante, Enforcers, Firebreaker Chip, Harley Race, Larry Zbyszko, Lex Luger, Matt Borne, Mick Foley, Nikita Koloff, One Man Gang, Ricky Morton, Ron Simmons, Scott Hall, Steve Austin, Sting, Terri Runnels, Terry Taylor, The Diamond Studd, Todd Champion, Tom Zenk, Tommy Rich, WCW Patriots, York Foundation
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