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WCW Saturday Night (08.01.92)
Posted by Matt
WCW Saturday Night
August 1, 1992
Atlanta, GA
Center Stage Theatre
The current WCW & NWA Champs were as follows:
WCW World Champion: Big Van Vader (7/12/1992)
WCW U.S. Champion: Rick Rude (11/19/1991)
WCW World Television Champion: Steve Austin (6/13/1992)
WCW World Light Heavyweight Champion: Brad Armstrong (7/5/1992)
WCW/NWA World Tag Team Champions: Dr. Death & Terry Gordy (7/12/1992)
Before the program, we see a past interview where the TV champ Steve Austin calls Ricky Steamboat yellow for ducking a title shot because he was home nursing some hurt ribs. Therefore, no more title shots for Ricky Steamboat. Well, Steamboat rips off his Ralph Lauren polo to reveal taped ribs. That proves everything!
Your hosts are Jim Ross & Bill Watts. Read the rest of this entry →
Posted in WCW
Tags: Barbarian, Big Van Vader, Brad Armstrong, Brian Pillman, Cactus Jack, Dangerous Alliance, Dr. Death Steve Williams, Harley Race, Jimmy Garvin, Johnny B. Badd, Madusa, Marcus Alexander Bagwell, Miracle-Violence Connection, Nikita Koloff, Paul E. Dangerously, Rick Rude, Ricky Steamboat, Ron Simmons, Saturday Night, Scotty Flamingo, Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker, Steiner Brothers, Steve Austin, Sting, Terry Gordy, Terry Taylor, Tom Zenk, Van Hammer
WWEClassics on Demand Showcase (06.09)
Posted by Matt
WWEClassics on Demand Showcase
June 2009
Best of WCCW
- Harley Race vs. Kerry Von Erich – No DQ Match (WCCW Fritz Von Erich Retirement Show, 6/4/82)
Winner gets a shot at Flair’s NWA world title. Read the rest of this entry →
Posted in AWA, NJPW, NWA, WCCW, WCW, WWE
Tags: Bobby Eaton, Bobby Fulton, Bobby Heenan, Bret Hart, Brian Pillman, Cactus Jack, Chris Adams, Cole Twins, Dennis Condrey, Fantastics, Gary Hart, Harley Race, Hollywood Blondes, Hulk Hogan, Jim Cornette, Jushin Liger, Kerry Von Erich, Kevin Von Erich, Lord Steven Regal, Marcus Alexander Bagwell, Maxx Payne, Midnight Express, Mr. Perfect, Nick Bockwinkel, Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat, Rob Van Dam, Scotty Flamingo, Shane Douglas, Shanghai Pierce, Steve Austin, Tex Slazenger, Tommy Rogers, Too Cold Scorpio, Ultimo Dragon, Vinnie Vegas
WCW World Cruiserweight Title History
Posted by Matt
| Champion | Won From | Date | City/Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Pillman | Richard Morton | 10/27/1991 | Halloween Havoc[1] |
| Jushin Liger | Brian Pillman | 12/25/1991 | Atlanta, GA |
| Brian Pillman (2) | Jushin Liger | 2/29/1992 | Superbrawl II |
| Scotty Flamingo | Brian Pillman | 6/20/1992 | Beach Blast |
| Brad Armstrong | Scotty Flamingo | 7/5/1992 | Atlanta, GA[2] |
| Shinjiro Ohtani | Wild Pegasus | 3/20/1996 | Japan[3] |
| Dean Malenko | Shinjiro Ohtani | 5/2/1996 | Worldwide |
| Rey Mysterio | Dean Malenko | 7/8/1996 | Monday Nitro |
| Dean Malenko (2) | Rey Mysterio | 10/27/1996 | Halloween Havoc |
| Ultimo Dragon | Dean Malenko | 12/29/1996 | Starrcade |
| Dean Malenko (3) | Ultimo Dragon | 1/21/1997 | Clash 34 |
| Syxx | Dean Malenko | 2/23/1997 | Superbrawl VII |
| Chris Jericho | Syxx | 6/28/1997 | Saturday Nitro |
| Alex Wright | Chris Jericho | 7/28/1997 | Monday Nitro |
| Chris Jericho (2) | Alex Wright | 8/16/1997 | Saturday Night |
| Eddie Guerrero | Chris Jericho | 9/14/1997 | Fall Brawl |
| Rey Mysterio (2) | Eddie Guerrero | 10/26/1997 | Halloween Havoc |
| Eddie Guerrero (2) | Rey Mysterio | 11/10/1997 | Monday Nitro |
| Ultimo Dragon (2) | Eddie Guerrero | 12/29/1997 | Monday Nitro |
| Juventud Guerrera | Ultimo Dragon | 1/8/1998 | Thunder |
| Rey Mysterio (3) | Juventud Guerrera | 1/15/1998 | Thunder |
| Chris Jericho (3) | Rey Mysterio | 1/24/1998 | Souled Out |
| Dean Malenko (4) | Chris Jericho | 5/17/1998 | Slamboree[4] |
| Chris Jericho (4) | Dean Malenko | 6/14/1998 | Great American Bash[5] |
| Juventud Guerrera (2) | Chris Jericho | 8/8/1998 | Road Wild[6] |
| Billy Kidman | Juventud Guerrera | 9/14/1998 | Monday Nitro |
| Juventud Guerrera (3) | Billy Kidman | 11/16/1998 | Monday Nitro |
| Billy Kidman (2) | Juventud Guerrera | 11/22/1998 | World War III |
| Rey Mysterio (4) | Billy Kidman | 3/15/1999 | Monday Nitro |
| Psychosis | Rey Mysterio | 4/19/1999 | Monday Nitro[7] |
| Rey Mysterio (5) | Psychosis | 4/26/1999 | Monday Nitro |
| Lenny Lane | Rey Mysterio | 8/19/1999 | Thunder[8] |
| Disco Inferno | Psychosis | 10/4/1999 | Monday Nitro[9] |
| Evan Karagias | Disco Inferno | 11/22/1999 | Mayhem |
| Madusa | Evan Karagias | 12/19/1999 | Starrcade |
| Oklahoma | Madusa | 1/16/2000 | Souled Out[10] |
| The Artist | Lash Leroux | 2/20/2000 | Superbrawl 2000[11] |
| Billy Kidman (3) | The Artist | 3/30/2000 | Baltimore, MD |
| The Artist (2) | Billy Kidman | 3/31/2000 | Pittsburgh, PA[12] |
| Chris Candido | – | 4/16/2000 | Spring Stampede[13] |
| Crowbar & Daffney | Chris Candido & TammyLynnSytch |
5/15/2000 | Monday Nitro[14] |
| Daffney | Crowbar | 5/22/2000 | Monday Nitro[15] |
| Lieutenant Loco | Daffney | 6/6/2000 | Thunder[16] |
| Lance Storm | Lieutenant Loco | 7/31/2000 | Monday Nitro |
| Elix Skipper | – | 8/14/2000 | Monday Nitro[17] |
| Mike Sanders | Elix Skipper | 10/2/2000 | Monday Nitro[18] |
| Chavo Guerrero (2) | Mike Sanders | 12/4/2000 | Thunder |
| Shane Helms | Chavo Guerrero | 3/18/2001 | Greed |
| In March 2001, WWE buys out WCW and the title becomes defended on WWE programming. | |||
| Billy Kidman (4) | Gregory Helms | 7/5/2001 | Smackdown! |
| X-Pac (2) | Billy Kidman | 7/30/2001 | Raw is War[19] |
| Billy Kidman (5) | X-Pac | 10/11/2001 | Smackdown! |
| Tajiri | Billy Kidman | 10/22/2001 | Raw[20] |
Footnotes:
[1]: This was a tournament final match to determine the first ever WCW Light Heavyweight champion.
[2]: Armstrong vacated the title at the Clash of the Champions 20 on 9/2/1992 because of a knee injury. A tournament was scheduled to begin, but never happened and the title was dropped when Eric Bischoff took over WCW in March 1993.
[3]: This was a tournament final match to crown the first ever WCW World Cruiserweight champion.
[4]: Since Malenko could no longer challenge for the WCW World Cruiserweight title, he won a battle royal under Cicople’s mask to get a shot at Jericho and his title. Because of the way he won the title, Malenko was stripped of the belt on the 6/11/98 Thunder.
[5]: This was a match to determine a champion. Jericho won by disqualification, which still counts as a title win for him.
[6]: Dean Malenko served as the special guest referee in this match.
[7]: This was a four-way match which also included Juventud Guerrera and Blitzkrieg.
[8]: Lane was stripped of the belt because of his homosexual gimmick that made TBS uncomfortable.
[9]: Disco Inferno and Psychosis wrestled to crown a new WCW World Cruiserweight champion.
[10]: Oklahoma was forced to vacate the belt because he exceeded the weight limit requirements.
[11]: This was a tournament final.
[12]: Once the Russo/Bischoff era started on 4/10/2000, all the titles were made vacant as they reset the company.
[13]: Candido won a six-way match which also included The Artist, Juventud Guerrera, Shannon Moore, Lash Leroux and Crowbar.
[14]: Crowbar and Daffney defeated Candido & Tammy Lynn Sytch in a mixed tag match to become co-champions.
[15]: Daffney defeated Crowbar to become the undisputed champion.
[16]: This was a triple-threat match which also included Disco Inferno.
[17]: Since Lance Storm was already the WCW U.S. champion and the WCW Hardcore champion, he awarded the WCW World Cruiserweight title to fellow Team Canada partner Elix Skipper.
[18]: Sanders and Kevin Nash defeated Elix Skipper in a handicap powerbomb match to win the belt.
[19]: With X-Pac’s WCW World Cruiserweight title win, this unified the belts with the WWF Light Heavyweight title.
[20]: With the demise of the Alliance at the Survivor Series PPV on 11/18/01, the title becomes known as the WWF Cruiserweight title.
Credit goes to: PWI Almanac, wrestling-titles.com, and ProWrestlingHistory.com
Posted in WCW
Tags: Alex Wright, Billy Kidman, Blitzkrieg, Brad Armstrong, Brian Pillman, Chavo Guerrero, Chris Benoit, Chris Candido, Chris Jericho, Crowbar, Daffney, Dean Malenko, Devon Storm, Disco Inferno, Eddie Guerrero, Elix Skipper, Evan Karagias, Gregory Helms, Jushin Liger, Juventud Guerrera, Kevin Nash, Lance Storm, Lash Leroux, Lenny Lane, Madusa, Mike Sanders, Oklahoma, Prince Iaukea, Psychosis, Raven, Rey Mysterio, Ricky Morton, Scotty Flamingo, Shannon Moore, Shinjiro Ohtani, Syxx, Tajiri, Tammy Lynn Sytch, Ultimo Dragon, X-Pac
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
Worldwide (11.28.92)
Posted by Matt
WCW Worldwide
November 28, 1992
Gainesville, GA
Georgia Mountains Center
The current WCW & NWA Champs were as follows:
WCW World Champion: Ron Simmons (8/2/1992)
NWA World Champion: Masa Chono (8/12/1992)
WCW U.S. Champion: Rick Rude (11/19/1991)
WCW/NWA World Tag Team Champions: Ricky Steamboat & Shane Douglas (11/18/1992)
WCW World Television Champion: vacant (11/1/1992)
Your hosts are Tony Schiavone & Jesse Ventura. Read the rest of this entry →
Posted in WCW
Tags: Barbarian, Brad Armstrong, Cactus Jack, Diamond Dallas Page, Erik Watts, Johnny B. Badd, Johnny Gunn, Madusa, Mick Foley, Raven, Rick Rude, Scotty Flamingo, Shanghai Pierce, Sting, Tex Slazenger, Tom Zenk
Clash of the Champions #21 (11.92)
Posted by Matt
WCW Clash of the Champions #21
November 18, 1992
Macon, GA
Macon Coliseum
The current WCW & NWA Champs were as follows:
WCW World Champion: Ron Simmons (8/2/1992)
NWA World Champion: Masa Chono (8/12/1992)
WCW U.S. Champion: Rick Rude (11/19/1991)
WCW/NWA World Tag Team Champions: Dustin Rhodes & Barry Windham (9/21/1992)
WCW World Television Champion: vacant (11/1/1992)
Your hosts are Jim Ross and Jesse Ventura. Read the rest of this entry →
Posted in WCW
Tags: Arn Anderson, Barbarian, Barry Windham, Big Van Vader, Bobby Eaton, Brad Armstrong, Brian Pillman, Cactus Jack, Clash of the Champions, Diamond Dallas Page, Dustin Rhodes, Erik Watts, Johnny B. Badd, Johnny Gunn, Kensuke Sasaki, Kevin Nash, Madusa, Michael Hayes, Paul E. Dangerously, Raven, Rick Rude, Ricky Steamboat, Ron Simmons, Scotty Flamingo, Shane Douglas, Sting, Teddy Long, Tom Zenk, Tony Atlas, Too Cold Scorpio, Vinnie Vegas
Worldwide (09.26.92)
Posted by Matt
WCW Worldwide
September 26, 1992
Gainesville, GA
Georgia Mountains Center
The current WCW & NWA Champs were as follows:
WCW World Champion: Ron Simmons (8/2/1992)
NWA World Champion: Masa Chono (8/12/1992)
WCW U.S. Champion: Rick Rude (11/19/1991)
WCW/NWA World Tag Team Champions: Dustin Rhodes & Barry Windham (9/21/1992)
WCW World Television Champion: Scott Steiner (9/29/1992)
Your hosts are Tony Schiavone & Jesse Ventura. Read the rest of this entry →
Beach Blast 1992
Posted by Matt
WCW Beach Blast
June 20, 1992
Mobile, AL
Mobile Civic Center
The current WCW Champs were as follows:
World Champion: Sting (2/29/1992)
U.S. Champion: Rick Rude (11/19/1991)
World Television Champion: Steve Austin (5/23/1992)
World Light Heavyweight Champion: Brian Pillman (2/29/1992)
World Tag Team Champions: Rick & Scott Steiner (5/1/1992)
U.S. Tag Team Champions: The Freebirds (5/17/1992)
Your hosts are Jim Ross & Jesse Ventura. Read the rest of this entry →
Posted in WCW
Tags: Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, Beach Blast, Bobby Eaton, Brian Pillman, Cactus Jack, Dangerous Alliance, Dr. Death Steve Williams, Dustin Rhodes, Greg Valentine, Johnny B. Badd, Larry Zbyszko, Madusa, Marcus Alexander Bagwell, Mick Foley, Miracle-Violence Connection, Missy Hyatt, Nikita Koloff, Paul E. Dangerously, Raven, Rick Rude, Ricky Steamboat, Ron Simmons, Scotty Flamingo, Steiner Brothers, Steve Austin, Sting, Terry Gordy, Terry Taylor
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
