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Weekend of February 14th Power Hour Tony reminds everyone WrestleWar is two weeks away. Bobby says Sid doesn’t need two weeks — he needs two minutes. Doom dismantle two local competitors. Simmons hits a spinebuster that nearly folds a man in half. Reed finishes it with the shoulder block. Teddy Long says Demolition better enjoy their last tag title shot. Scott Hall w/ Paul E picks apart an opponent with patience. Razor’s Edge. 1-2-3. Paul E says the Dangerous Alliance doesn’t chase titles — they collect them. Flyin Brian wins fast with Air Pillman. Border Patrol glare from the aisle but don’t engage. Rick Rude wins in dominant fashion. Refuses to break a choke at four. Flexes. Says Nikita will fall just like everyone else. Nikita Koloff crushes a man in under two minutes. Russian sickle nearly takes the head off. Dusty says Rude better bring more than arrogance. The Undertaker w/ Paul Bearer squashes someone in eerie silence. No wasted motion. Tombstone. Paul Bearer whispers that the darkness is growing. WCW Top 10 WCW World Champion - Sid Vicious Curt Hennig - US Champion Sting Flyin Brian - TV Champion Ricky Steamboat Rick Rude Davey Boy Smith Nikita Koloff Scott Hall Brad Armstrong The Undertaker Bobby says Brad Armstrong being in the Top 10 is “adorable.” Tony says Brad has earned every bit of it. Main Event Brad Armstrong vs Paul Roma Roma starts arrogant. Armstrong stays calm. Early exchanges are clean — technical, crisp. Roma grows frustrated. Takes shortcuts. Forearm in the throat. Referee warning. Brad fights back with dropkicks and a deep arm drag. Crowd gets behind him. Roma tries to slow it down but Brad counters a suplex into a small package for two. Roma snaps. Low blow behind the referee’s back. Then he shoves the referee outright. DQ. Roma keeps stomping Brad until Steve and Bob Armstrong hit the ring to chase him off. Tony says Roma couldn’t beat him — so he tried to end him. Brad stands tall, but this feud is boiling. World Championship Wrestling JR and Bobby push WrestleWar hard. War Games graphics run. Sid’s name feels heavy every time it’s mentioned. Demolition win decisively. They look strong — but not sharp. Pretty Wonderful defeats a pair of local talents and refuses to comply with referees. Ricky Steamboat answers with another great win. Hall continues his steady rise. The Mountie steals a win with help from Border Patrol. Owen Hart picks up a clean, fast technical victory. Looks confident. The Freebirds dominate a couple of local competitors with brutality. Davey Boy Smith wins via powerslam in emphatic fashion. Sting vs Samu This is physical from the jump. Samu isn’t intimidated. He attacks early, grinding Sting into the ropes and clubbing him across the back. He tries to overwhelm him like at Clash. Sting absorbs it. Sting fires back with right hands. Clothesline. Stinger Splash in one corner — Samu stumbles out and eats another. Samu cuts him off briefly with a headbutt and near fall. The crowd rises. Sting fights out of a Samoan drop attempt and lands a backdrop. He signals for it. Scorpion Deathlock. Samu struggles — but he taps. Sting wins clean. But it doesn’t end there. Fatu hits the ring first. Then Tonga. They swarm Sting. Davey Boy hits the ring. Neidhart follows. Owen is right behind them. It’s chaos — but this time the babyfaces are ready. They clear the ring. For a moment, they stand tall. And then— Sid Vicious appears at the top of the aisle. He walks slowly. Calm. Not rushing. Owen turns his back for half a second. Sid slides in. Clothesline from hell. Owen flips inside out. Sid doesn’t even look at Sting. He just stares down at Owen’s body. Then he steps back out of the ring. No rush. No celebration. Sting kneels beside Owen. Davey is furious. Anvil is shouting. Sid walks up the aisle without looking back. JR says, “Sid just sent a message.” Bobby says, “No, JR… that’s a warning.”

This was a really solid, old-school TV episode that knew exactly what it wanted to do. The opening segment with Renesto, Tasha, and Shane was chaotic but clear, and the Misty Blue reveal was a great surprise that instantly sold next week. The matches were simple and did their job, especially Lil’ Frank getting a clean showcase win. I liked Wild Dog showing fire and respect, then immediately pivoting into a title challenge. Nothing felt wasted here — it moved stories forward and made next week feel worth tuning in for.

CM Punk would probably do well there or Kenny Omega

Really strong episode from top to bottom that felt like it mattered the whole way through. Opening with Carlos Colón instantly gave the show some weight and made the International Title feel important again. Konnan keeps building momentum and the Equalizer attack was a nice touch that added some bite to the middle of the card, while Kokina’s debut was short, nasty, and effective. Magnum TA did a great job laying out War Games and the tournament without dragging things down. The Hogan vs Arn main event and the all-out chaos at the end was exactly the kind of wild TV finish that makes you want to tune in next week.

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Weekend of February 7th Power Hour Power Hour is a good highlight show from the Clash the other night. We see all the big happenings, including the new US Champion, Curt Hennig, the WCW Tag title match with Doom taking on El Gigante and Marty Jannetty, and of course, the huge WCW World Title Match and Sid Vicious defeating Sting in a very ominous way! WCW Top 10 WCW World Champion - Sid Vicious Curt Hennig - US Champion Sting Flyin Brian - TV Champion Ricky Steamboat Rick Rude Davey Boy Smith Nikita Koloff Scott Hall Brad Armstrong The Undertaker In action, we see The Orient Express, Owen Hart, Kama, Brad Armstrong, Dustin Rhodes makes his WCW Debut, The Mountie w/ Border Patrol!, and Doom! In the Main Event, we see a fun one-on-one contest, with Marty Jannetty getting a good win over Savio Vega. Marty makes it known that he still has hopes here in WCW… when questioned about Shawn Michaels… he says he hasn’t heard from him… World Championship Wrestling Bobby and JR are pushing the Clash big time tonight. We hear about the title changes and put over the new WCW World Champion, he will be here tonight, Sid Vicious! Plus, tonight, we’ll hear from Sting! Here’s the news… Saturday, February 28, 1991 - WCW Presents WrestleWar WAR GAMES is announced…. Sting leads a team against Sid Vicious’s Team! WCW Tag Team Championship - Doom defends against Demolition WCW United States Championship - Curt Hennig vs Ricky the Dragon Steamboat Nikita Koloff w/ Dusty Rhodes vs Rick Rude w/ Paul E WCW TV Championship - Flyin Brian defends against The Mountie w/ Border Patrol In action… Scott Hall gets a nice win… he looks very dangerous The Mountie w/ Border Patrol gets a win and the Border Patrol beats the hell out of the guy after Demolition win a six-man - JR and Bobby debate which 2 will wrestle for the Tag Titles Pretty Wonderful get a good tag team win… Bullet Bob comes out and he’s held back by his boys… he’s got a neckbrace on and he’s ready to fight! The Undertaker destroys some dude… puts him in a damn body bag! Main Event - Sting defeated Tonga… this brought out Samu, Fatu, and then Sid. They were circling Sting… but then out of the back came Davey Boy, Owen, and Neidhart! It looks like our War Games teams are set. Promos… The Dangerous Alliance… they put over how Muta still can’t get back in the country! They put over the US title win and say there is no controversy… Curt Hennig is the true champion… UNDISPUTED! He says Rick Rude is without question, the number one contender for the World Title and he’ll be looking forward to seeing who survives War Games. That is until Nikita Koloff comes out… he and Dusty are throwing bones as the Alliance… Nikita and Rude have to be held apart… these two are going to Clash at WrestleWar. Flyin Brian puts over the TV title and says he can’t wait to kick the Mountie and the Border Patrol back to Cananda where they belong! Doom and Teddy Long put over the tag titles… they eliminated the Rockers… now it is time to do the same to Demolition… in fact, they’ll take on all three of them if need be! The Freebirds cut a promo with DDP and then out comes Pretty Wonderful… they start running down the Armstrongs… but then we see Brad, Bob, Scott, and Steve… here of course Tracey… they challenge them to a brawl for it all at WrestleWar!

Really fun, gritty GWF card that knew exactly what it wanted to be. Tenryu vs. Rip Morgan was a tough, physical main event that did its job, and the post-match stare down with Bruiser Bedlam instantly set up a money feud. Zeus vs. Haystacks was ugly as hell but at least leaned into that lane, while Abdullah vs. Angel of Death absolutely delivered the kind of violent chaos that crowd wanted and ate up. The Light Heavyweight title match was a standout — Bagwell looked like a future star without hot-shotting him, and Pourteau stealing the win was the right call. Bedlam beating Kazmaier kept him rolling strong, and the Smoking Gunns debut was perfectly done: crowd-pleasing, creative, and immediately positioning them against The New Breed. Overall, it felt rough, loud, and very on-brand for GWF, with clear direction coming out of almost every match.

This was a really fun, old-school TV episode that squeezed a ton of story into one match and made it work. The presentation felt regional and authentic right from the jump, and the focus on the TV Title final gave the show real purpose. Shane Morton came off like a clear top babyface, Tasha was perfect heat the entire way, and the Bodacious Pretty Boy played his role exactly right. The ref bump, quarters spot, and Wild Dog run-in all landed big without feeling overbooked, and the delayed finish with the second referee was a great payoff moment that got a genuine “title win” reaction. Simple structure, strong characters, and a feel-good ending — this was textbook territory TV done right.

Really strong back-to-back AWA TV shows that did exactly what they needed to do heading into War Games. 1/23 felt like a reset with purpose — Konnan unmasking was a legit moment, the debuts landed, the Iceman/Jackie/TCB alignment clicked, and the Hogan-Horsemen brawl was loud, simple, and effective. 1/30 tightened things up with better pacing, a chaotic Latin Desire vs. Bunkhouse Boys match that helped both teams, strong promos across the board, and the Horsemen coming off confident and dangerous without overdoing it. Nothing felt wasted, everyone had a lane, and War Games feels big, heated, and unavoidable.

Really strong card from top to bottom — this felt like a complete WWF supercard with smart pacing and finishes that made sense. The Lawler/Silver King opener set the tone nicely, and the Nasty Boys winning the tag titles in a wild brawl fit them perfectly while still protecting the Fantastics. Earthquake taking the IC title was a standout, especially with the flag spot and the splash giving it a nasty, believable finish without hurting Duggan. The Ronin retaining with an inside cradle was a good change of pace on a very physical show. Funk vs. Dusty in the cage was pure old-school chaos, and the Manny Fernandez door shot was exactly the kind of heat that works. The Royal Rumble flowed really well from start to finish, with clear moments and eliminations that felt earned. One Man Gang’s run gave the match a strong middle stretch. Tito Santana winning from #5 over Jake Roberts at #30 was a great underdog ending and makes WrestleMania VII feel a lot more interesting right away.

Yeah - cut and paste doesn't always work - "Davey Boy hoists up the bag... hands out some cash..."

WCW Power Hour Sid Vicious (w/ Harley Race) destroys a local competitor in brutal fashion, barely breaking a sweat. The Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) wins decisively, the crowd visibly unsettled by his presence. The Orient Express (w/ Mr. Fuji) continue to look sharp and dangerous with another clean victory. Pretty Wonderful pick up a quick win, staying aggressive and unapologetic. Flyin’ Brian closes the show with a strong win, moving freely and confidently — no signs of injury as he heads into his biggest week yet. World Championship Wrestling Ross and Heenan run down Clash of the Champions XIV in full hype mode: U.S. Title Final tonight Doom defend the World Tag Titles tomorrow $10,000 Battle Royal Sid Vicious challenges Sting for the World Championship Ricky Steamboat vs. Flyin’ Brian Winner advances to the U.S. Title Final This is exactly what it should be — a 25-minute war between two men operating at their absolute peak. Brian wrestles with speed and urgency, pushing Steamboat from bell to bell. Steamboat answers with patience, counters, and timing. Neither man gives an inch. The Dangerous Alliance makes their presence felt at ringside — Hennig watching intently, Rude and Hall laughing it up — but never interfering. In the final moments, Brian launches with a high crossbody. Steamboat rolls through, stacks him up, and gets the pin. After the bell, Brian favors his shoulder — not catastrophic, but clearly hurt. That’s when the Dangerous Alliance strike. Rude and Hall dump Brian into the ring post. Hennig steps in, directing traffic. The numbers are overwhelming until Nikita Koloff storms the ring, clearing house and backing the Alliance off. Steamboat stands tall — but Brian is clearly compromised heading into tomorrow. WCW Main Event: Clash of the Champions Pre-Show Demolition (Ax & Smash, w/ Crush) def. The Orient Express (w/ Mr. Fuji) A solid, no-nonsense match that keeps Demolition strong. The Express show resilience in defeat, forcing Ax and Smash to work for everything. The Mountie (w/ The Mountie Patrol) def. Kendall Windham The Mountie controls the match from start to finish, finishing Windham with a flying elbow and locking in the Quebec Crab for the submission. A video package recaps the U.S. Title Tournament, setting the stage for Steamboat vs. Hennig II, now with championship gold on the line. Pretty Wonderful def. Bob and Scott Armstrong After the bell, Orndorff and Roma attack Bullet Bob Armstrong, delivering a spike piledriver on the stage. Officials rush out as Bob is left motionless. This is how Main Event goes off the air. Clash of the Champion XIV - February 1st, 1991 The Clash opens with Tony Schiavone checking on Bullet Bob. He’s being carted out… We see Smothers and Armstrong come out… They've got a US tag title match coming up. The Freebirds w/ DDP vs Young Pistols US Tag Titles We get more on the walk out of Bob as Steve Armstrong has tried to keep up… but Smothers comes in and he tries to do everything he can to take on the Freebirds. This turns into a 2 on 1 though… Jimmy Jam and PS are a well oiled machine… all be it a little rusty. DDP is out there pushing the envelope… getting involved when he can. We see Steve come back out… the crowd erupts… but it is window dressing. In the end… Smothers make the hot tag to Armstrong who comes in like a house of fire. He is all over the place. We get a messy finish when Steve rears back and nails the referee with an elbow! He then hits a slick move… he runs up to with a kick into Hayes chest and then a follow up kick to the back of the head. What a move! 1….2….3……4… the fans count but the next referee comes down and waves his hands. It is a DQ finish… The Birds are the winners….via DQ. No title change… more to come. Savio Vega vs. The Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) Savio comes out fired up, aggressive, trying to take the fight to the Undertaker early. It doesn’t last. Taker absorbs everything without expression, then takes control with heavy shots and methodical offense. The crowd is quiet in that uneasy way — not bored, not loud — just watching something they don’t fully understand. Undertaker walks the ropes. Chokeslam. Tombstone. That’s it. Winner: The Undertaker Paul Bearer stands over Savio’s body, clutching the urn, as if the match never mattered in the first place. We get an introduction… unlike any other… The AMERICAN DREAM DUSTY RHODES is back in World Championship Wrestling! He brings out his son Dustin who comes out and he’s joined by Nikita and Flyin Brian (arm is in a sling). Pillman says his shoulder was injured last night against Ricky Steamboat… and he won’t be able to compete tonight… but he’s got some great backup with him… Dusty Rhodes pops on and says he brought the boots… he’s got his trunks… and now it is time to kick some booty! Nikita Koloff & Dusty Rhodes (w/ Dustin Rhodes) vs. Rick Rude & Scott Hall (w/ Paul E. Dangerously) This is where the night takes a turn. Tony Schiavone brings us back to ringside, explaining again that Flyin’ Brian cannot compete — when suddenly, the music hits. Dusty Rhodes is back. The building erupts. Dusty comes out in boots and denim, soaking it in, then calls for Dustin to join him. The moment lands. No rush. No shortcuts. Dusty makes it clear: WCW needs someone tonight, and he’s here to stand with his son and with Nikita Koloff. The match itself is exactly what it should be. Dusty is slower, but still smart. Nikita does the heavy lifting. Rude and Hall work like predators, isolating, cutting the ring in half, letting Paul E pull strings from the outside. The finish is brilliant in its simplicity. Dusty goes for a suplex on Hall. Paul E grabs his leg. Hall falls forward — Warrior/Rude at WrestleMania V — and covers. Winners: Rick Rude & Scott Hall The heat is nuclear. Dustin attacks Dangerously immediately. Nikita and Rude are throwing bombs. Officials pour in. This isn’t about wins and losses — this is about war. Another fun angle to set up the next contest... Doom comes out... Teddy Long has got the titles.... but then Marty comes out... he then goes back and brings out his partner... OH MY! WCW World Tag Team Championship Doom (c) (w/ Teddy Long) vs. Marty Jannetty & El Gigante Jannetty fights like a man with something to prove. He throws everything he has at Doom — speed, desperation, heart. El Gigante’s size changes the dynamic, forcing Doom to adjust. But Doom are champions for a reason. Simmons and Reed isolate Jannetty again and again, punishing him, grinding him down. El Gigante gets his moments, but Doom never panic. They absorb. They counter. They dominate when it matters. Eventually, Doom put Jannetty down clean. Winners and Still WCW World Tag Team Champions: Doom Marty gave everything he had. It wasn’t enough. We get a fun video showcasing the US Title tournament... finals incoming! WCW United States Championship Curt Hennig w/ Paul E vs. Ricky Steamboat Steamboat comes in banged up. Hennig comes in cold and precise. This is wrestling at its highest level — measured, disciplined, unforgiving. Steamboat tries to push pace, but Hennig targets him surgically, working the body and slowing him down. Every exchange matters. Every counter draws a reaction. The finish comes down to leverage and positioning — a German suplex, shoulders pressed, weight shifted just enough. All four shoulders down... but after the three count... there is some commotion... then... it is announced... Winner and NEW United States Champion: Curt Hennig Steamboat sits up afterward, exhausted, disappointed, but respected. The crowd lets him know it. $10,000 Battle Royal — Money on a Pole Davey Boy Smith, Owen Hart, Jim Neidhart, DDP, Big Josh, Skinner, Brad Armstrong, Fatu, Samu, Tonga It’s messy. It’s chaotic. It’s fun. Alliances form and collapse instantly. The Samoans and the Harts tear into each other throughout. Big Josh and Skinner are collateral damage. Brad Armstrong gets caught watching the wrong angle and pays for it. DDP sneaks. Climbs. Grabs the bag. But his feet never touch the mat. Davey Boy shakes the ropes. DDP crashes down, crotched, humiliated. The chaos continues as bodies spill over the top rope. In the end, no one leaves clean — just bruised and angry. Davey Boy hoists up the bag... hands out some cash... WCW World Heavyweight Championship Sting (c) vs. Sid Vicious (w/ Harley Race) This is the biggest Clash main event WCW has ever presented — and it feels like it. Sting fights with urgency and fire. Sid looks terrifying — calm, strong, controlled. Harley Race stalks the floor, pulling strings. The match is physical, intense, and deliberate. Sting wears Sid down. Sid absorbs punishment that would fell anyone else. The Samoans attempt to interfere — but the Hart Foundation rushes them, pulling them away. WCW has Sting’s back. The finish is sudden and shocking. Sting goes for the Stinger Splash — leaps too high — and smashes his head on the battle royal pole. He goes limp. Sid catches him. Harley screams. Sid hoists Sting and powerbombs him into the mat. 1… 2… 3. Winner and NEW WCW World Heavyweight Champion: Sid Vicious Harley Race hands Sid the belt. Sid raises it without emotion. Ross is furious. He’s putting over the head injury. Heenan is loving every second of it. The show ends with Sid standing tall — champion at last — as WCW heads into an uncertain, dangerous future.

I am so far behind fellas... I am sorry... just been too much on my plate as of late. Week 2 - January 24 Power Hour: Rick Rude vs. Nikita Koloff — Double Disqualification This never became a standard match. From the opening bell, Rude and Koloff went straight to heavy shots and refused to give ground. Rude tried to slow things down, but Nikita answered with raw power and aggression. The fight spilled to the floor, then into the aisle, with Paul E. Dangerously losing control as both men ignored the referee entirely. When the brawl pushed into the crowd, the official had no choice but to call for the bell. Even after the decision, the two had to be separated by officials, making it clear this issue is far from finished. World Championship Wrestling Curt Hennig def. Davey Boy Smith Davey Boy brought a physical, grinding attack and forced Hennig to work harder than expected, controlling stretches of the match with strength and pressure. Hennig stayed composed, picked his openings carefully, and shifted momentum by targeting the leg. When Smith tried to power through late, Hennig countered cleanly and ended the match with the Perfect Plex. Smith looked strong in defeat, but Hennig once again proved how little margin he needs to win. Flyin’ Brian def. Owen Hart This was fast, competitive, and evenly matched throughout, with both men pushing the pace and refusing to back down. Owen used his quickness and aerial offense to keep Brian on the defensive, while Brian answered with timing and urgency. The finish came when Owen went to the top rope looking for a moonsault, only for Brian to catch him on the way down and roll straight into a powerslam for the pin. Another strong win for the Television Champion in a match that could have gone either way. Other matches: The Undertaker with another big win…over a minor competitor. The best thing right now with the Undertaker is how the fans seem genuinely scared of him. Doom gets a tag team win - Marty Jannetty shows up and rips the du-rag off Teddy Long before Doom makes chase… but when they go to the back they both back up. They are saying Oh Hell No! Sting is in singles action against Samu - defeats him - but here comes the other Samoans. Sting has to fight them off and make an escape, only to be attacked by Sid in the aisle! Sid chokeslams him! The Samoans and Sid walk out with Harley Race… is this Sting’s fate for the Clash? The Orient Express get a good win. We see a 10-man tag… odd for television but we got Brad, Bob, Scott, and Steve Armstrong with Tracy Smothers getting a nice win. We also see Roma and Orndorff with a nice win and a spike piledriver to set up their victory. These two are building some great momentum right now. Main Event Ricky Steamboat def. Scott Hall Scott Hall delivered one of his best performances, using his size and positioning to control the early portions and force Steamboat to work from underneath. Steamboat stayed patient, gradually increasing the pace and avoiding Hall’s big finish. As the match built, Steamboat’s experience showed, countering at the right moment and finishing with a sudden flying crossbody. Hall looked more confident than ever, but Steamboat continues to operate on a different level right now.

Weekend of World Championship Wrestling — January 17–18, 1991 WCW Power Hour Owen Hart def. Savio Vega Owen Hart delivered one of his sharpest performances to date, dazzling the crowd with speed, balance, and effortless aerial precision. Savio fought hard, but this was Owen’s night from start to finish. He looks every bit like a future cornerstone of WCW. Flyin’ Brian def. Kama The Television Champion continued his torrid run. Flyin’ Brian wrestled with confidence and urgency, outpacing Kama at every turn and finishing decisively. As TV Champion, Pillman feels untouchable right now—fast, fearless, and firmly in control. World Championship Wrestling Curt Hennig def. Big Josh Big Josh brought the fight, using his size and strength to push Curt Hennig harder than expected. Still, Hennig’s composure and precision told the story. One opening was all he needed, and he capitalized without hesitation. Efficient. Dangerous. Rick Rude def. Brad Armstrong Brad Armstrong continues to earn respect every time he steps in the ring, and this was no exception. Rude had to work for this one—absorbing punishment before turning brutal and methodical down the stretch. Armstrong looked strong in defeat; Rude looked ruthless. Davey Boy Smith def. Tonga A physical, hard-hitting contest took a sharp turn when Jim Neidhart appeared at ringside, evening the odds against the Samoans. The Bulldog seized the moment, powering through Tonga for a meaningful victory. With Neidhart at his side, Davey Boy suddenly feels far more dangerous. Main Event Ricky Steamboat def. Skinner Skinner tried to drag the match into chaos, but Ricky Steamboat simply would not allow it. Calm, precise, and relentless, Steamboat wrestled circles around his opponent and closed the show with authority. He’s operating on a different level right now—focused, battle-tested, and very much in championship form. Other angles out of the weekend... The Undertaker looked dangerous in his victories... Sid Vicious says he's got back up to make sure Sting doesn't cheat at the Clash... this brings out The Samoans and Kama... Sid has got his men ready Sting says he doesn't need backup, but if it comes to that, he will be ready. We hear about a $10,000 bounty battle royal at the Clash... each man must bring $1,000, and they put it in a sack... ten men, $10,000. The winner is the last man standing in the ring who climbs up the pole and gets the money. Both feet have to touch inside the ring with the money to be the winner. We also get a fun angle where Marty Jannetty comes out to challenge Doom. He is ready to fight them on his own but officials break it down and stop it. He challenges them to a rematch @ The Clash.... they ask who his partner is going to be... and he says it will be a surprise!

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