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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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World Championship Wrestling 1/10 We kick things off with the big battle royal for the US title tournament. Here are the 14 competitors: Rick Rude, Curt Hennig, Scott Hall, Nikita Koloff, Ricky Steamboat, Flyin Brian, Big Josh, Tonga, Davey Boy Smith, Owen Hart, Skinner, Kama, Brad Armstrong, and Savio Vega. The bell rings and all fourteen men immediately collide, the ring filling with motion and urgency. Veterans jockey for position while the younger stars try to find space. Jim Ross notes that every elimination tonight carries weight — two men will earn byes, everyone else will be thrown into the chaos of the U.S. Title tournament. Skinner is the first to snap, charging wildly and backing himself into trouble. Davey Boy Smith and Owen Hart work together briefly, hoisting Skinner over the top rope to the floor. The crowd pops for the teamwork — and Bobby Heenan immediately warns it won’t last. Big Josh uses his size early, throwing heavy forearms and backing opponents into corners. He nearly dumps Brad Armstrong, but Armstrong skins the cat and fires back with quick strikes. Seconds later, Josh turns right into a spinning heel kick from Kama, followed by a charging clothesline from Savio Vega that sends Big Josh over the top. The ring never slows. Tonga bulldozes through traffic, throwing Ricky Steamboat into the ropes, only to be caught from behind by Ricky Steamboat himself moments later. Steamboat ducks a wild swing, hooks Tonga’s arm, and with help from Flyin’ Brian sends the Samoan powerhouse crashing to the floor. Flyin’ Brian continues to shine, bouncing from corner to corner and firing off quick kicks. He nearly eliminates Scott Hall, but Hall hangs on, draped over the ropes. As Brian turns, Hall yanks him backward, muscles him up, and dumps the Television Champion to the floor with authority. Heenan cackles that Hall just removed “the heart of WCW.” Brad Armstrong’s night ends shortly after. He battles bravely with Curt Hennig, counters a neckbreaker, and goes for a sunset flip — only for Hennig to roll through, stand, and snap Armstrong over the top rope with ruthless efficiency. Kama attempts to assert control again, but Nikita Koloff cuts him off with a crushing lariat. Nikita grabs Kama by the head and throws him cleanly out, glaring across the ring as the crowd roars. The Dangerous Alliance briefly asserts itself. Rick Rude, Curt Hennig, and Scott Hall surround Steamboat. They hammer him with shots, forcing him back — but before they can finish the job, Owen Hart charges in, firing off kicks. The melee spills everywhere. The chaos costs Steamboat. Rude catches him from behind, drives him chest-first into the ropes, and Hall finishes the job by dumping him to the floor. The crowd boos heavily as Steamboat hits hard. Owen and Davey Boy reunite briefly, throwing hands with Rude and Hennig. Their moment ends when Hall barrels through, clotheslining Davey over the top. Owen tries to save him — and Rude seizes the opening, lifting Owen and tossing him out as well. The Hart Foundation is gone, victims of numbers. The field thins rapidly. Hennig eliminates Savio Vega after a stiff exchange, snapping him over the ropes with a perfectly timed knee lift. Seconds later, Nikita storms across the ring and blindsides Hennig, hoisting him up and throwing him out with pure rage. Paul E Dangerously explodes at ringside. Rick Rude attacks Nikita immediately, the two trading heavy blows. Hall joins in — two-on-one. They try to lift Nikita together — but he fights free, blasting Rude with a Russian Sickle that sends him tumbling over the top rope. The building erupts. Now it’s down to three. Hennig scrambles back into the fight, but the damage is done. Hall catches him from behind, rams him into Nikita — and Nikita shoves both men away, grabbing Hennig and launching him over the ropes. Curt Hennig is eliminated. The crowd rises. Only two remain. Nikita Koloff and Scott Hall stand on opposite sides of the ring, staring holes through one another. Paul E and company pull Hall out of the ring… not the finish we thought… but the former US champion is looking at the former TV champion… they’ve got byes in the first round… we’ll hear the rest of the field later on tonight! Other action on the broadcast…. Demolition with a six-man victory WCW Champion Sting is in action and looks great. Sid and Harley come out to talk shit. We hear from Marty Jannetty who is recovering from his injuries… he says he hasn’t heard from Shawn Michaels since Starrcade. Paul Orndorff and Paul Roma make their return/debut as a tag team. They look great together… or should I say Pretty Wonderful! Jacques Rougeau has a fun vignette with the Mountie Patrol! The Freebirds are in tag team action against Bob and Scott Armstrong… DDP gets involved and we see the Young Pistols come out to even the odds… but then we see the big version of Bad Street come out… Jim Ross announces the field for the big tournament over the next couple of weeks, heading into the Clash Scott Hall receives a bye Nikita Koloff receives a bye Skinner versus Ricky Steamboat Curt Hennig versus Big Josh Rick Rude versus Brad Armstrong Owen Hart versus Savio Vega Kama versus Flyin Brian Tonga versus Davey Boy Smith

Weekend of World Championship Wrestling 1/3 Power Hour is a fun hour with Tony and Bobby putting over the new year of WCW and talking about some of the big names coming in along with the big news about the United States Championship - we’ll hear more about that this evening on WCW. Right now we get to the ring for some fun contests and showcases… The Orient Express w/ Fuji get a good win. Sid Vicious officially with Harley Race now - kills some guy who didn’t deserve it. We see the Armstrongs in a six-man tag… but then we see Steve Armstrong and Tracy Smothers come out and join them and shake hands. Brad, Scott, Steve, and Bullet Bob are all here… where’s Brian? The Freebirds with a nice tag match and DDP is all hype outside the ring. The Undertaker plants some dude on his head and puts him in a body bag… eerie situation. In the main event, we see Flyin Brian defend the TV title against Skinner and win with a huge air Pillman from across the ring. World Championship Wrestling Ross and Heenan are putting over 1991 WCW in a big way and we talk about a couple of huge announcements coming up tonight. We’ve got big action. Plus, the Clash of the Champions on February 1st from Gainsville, Georgia. We’ve got a lot to get to tonight… here we go! The Young Pistols, Tracy Smothers and Steve Armstrong make their “debut” as a tag team here tonight. They look good. The Orient Express w/ Mr. Fuji get a nice win. Demolition, Smash and Crush win a tag match with Ax at ringside. Doom w/ Teddy Long is dominant… the tag team champions are a head above everyone else right now in WCW! We see the Samoans in six-man match… Samu, Fatu, and Tonga all look sharp. Sid Vicious now officially w/ Harley Race kills someone and throws hem over the ropes to the floor. He is making it known that he is coming for Sting! TV Champion, Flyin Brian with a good win… he is showing why he’s the best wrestler on television right now. In the main event, Rude, Hennig, and Hall defeated Big Josh, Kendall Windham, and Johnny Ace. We get a couple of big promos and some announcements. We first find out that WCW commissioner, JJ Dillon has resigned due to issues with Paul E Dangerously. WCW Board of Directors will announce more on this in coming weeks. We also get a fun angle showing Jacques Rougeau… as the mountie… and then Lt. James Early and Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker as his lackey mountie proteges! We also find out that Sting will defend the WCW World Title on the Clash on February 1st, against Sid Vicious. Sting cuts a promo and says he’s asked for the match! He says that Lex Luger was hurt by Sid… exploded his elbow, broken ribs, punctured lung, he’s going to be out for a while but Sting is going to come in there and give Sid more than he could ever imagine! We also see the debut of Paul Orndorff and Paul Roma… Pretty Wonderful… they put themselves over in a big way… they say that they are here to not only dominate WCW Tag Team Wrestling but show the world they are unmatched by any other team! We then get a huge announcement/angle. Tony Schiavone is out with Paul E of all people… we find out that the United States Championship has been VACATED! Paul E tells the story about how The Great Muta went back to Japan for the Holiday but wasn’t allowed to return because his VISA papers were not RENEWED! The renewal was supposed to happen months ago… but somehow the paperwork got lost after Muta left Paul E’s management. Muta has since been banned from traveling to the US, thus vacating the US title… Paul E thinks Rude should get the title back… but Tony Schiavone says the WCW Board of Directors has decided there will be a two stage tournament… first… next week… the top 14 contenders will take part in a battle royal. The last two men remaining will receive a bye in the 14 man tournament with the finals being on February 1st at the Clash of the Champions to crown a new champion! We’ll find out more next week!

I’ll pick up Curtis Hughes for WCW

Perfect.

Jim powers is free not Jim brunzell hercules must be staying in WWF, had that mixed in my notes, sorry

Here is the WCW Roster as I see it.... Sting Rick Rude Curt Hennig Sid Vicious Nikita Koloff The Undertaker Shawn Michaels > To AWA on Loan Marty Jannetty Butch Reed Ron Simmons Scott Hall Flyin Brian Kevin Nash Davey Boy Smith Owen Hart Big Josh Michael Hayes Jimmy Garvin Fatu Samu Tonga Demolition Ax Demolition Smash Demolition Crush Kama Skinner Brad Armstrong Jacques Rougeau Pat Tanaka Paul Diamond Mr. Fuji Ricky Steamboat > From Memphis on Loan Great Muta >To Memphis on Loan Lex Luger >To Memphis on Loan Bobby Heenan - Manager Paul E Dangerously - Manager Teddy Long - Manager Diamond Dallas Page - Manager Paul Bearer - Manager Harley Race - Manager Dusty Rhodes > Currently in WWF till Feb 1st Dustin Rhodes > Currently in WWF Till Feb 1st El Gigante Savio Vega Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker Lt. James Earl Wright Johnny Ace Kendall Windham Bob Armstrong Scott Armstrong Bob Holly Mosh (Rookie) Thrasher (Rookie) Val Venis (Rookie) Bubba Dudley (Rookie) D-Von Dudley (Rookie) Marc Mero (Rookie) Buff Bagwell (Rookie) Billy Gunn (Rookie) Bart Gunn - (Rookie)- starts Jan 1st Van Hammer - (Rookie) - Jan 1st Tracey Smothers Jan 1st Steve Armstrong. - Jan 1st Paul Roma > January 1st Paul Orndorff > January 1st Going to WWF: Dan Spivey to WWF Jan 1st Going to Memphis on January 1st Cactus Jack The Barbarian Big Van Vader James J Dillon - Manager Going to AWA on January 1st Big Bossman Hercules To free agency: Afa Sika Jumping Jim Powers Joey Maggs Miguel Perez Jose Estrada Jr

Ditto! Hope everyone has a great end of 25 and awesome beginning of 26. WCW is set for some big things in 1991

STARRCADE 1990 St. Louis, Missouri – Kiel Auditorium December 21, 1990 Attendance: 7,200 FINAL BRAWL Demolition (Ax, Smash & Crush) vs. The Samoans (Samu, Fatu & Tonga) Elimination rules with staggered, timed entrances The final confrontation between Demolition and the Samoans did not begin with all six men — it unfolded. The match opened with Smash and Samu, the two immediately colliding in the center with stiff forearms and headbutts. Every two minutes, another combatant entered, the violence escalating with each arrival. Ax joined to give Demolition the numbers briefly, only for Tonga to storm in and even the odds. When Fatu entered, the pace exploded — the Samoans swarming, isolating Smash and driving him repeatedly into the mat. Demolition weathered the storm, surviving on grit and experience alone. Crush entered last — and the momentum shifted. Crush’s power turned the tide, pressing Tonga overhead and slamming him to the mat. One by one, the Samoans fell — Tonga eliminated after a devastating Decapitation, then Samu after a crushing combination attack. Fatu fought alone, valiantly, but eventually succumbed under the combined assault. Winners: Demolition (Ax, Smash & Crush) The Undertaker w/ Paul Bearer vs Big Josh Big Josh entered confident, energized by the crowd — but that confidence vanished the moment the lights dimmed and the bell tolled. The Undertaker emerged slowly, methodically, accompanied by Paul Bearer and the ominous urn. The match was never competitive. Josh’s offense barely registered as Undertaker absorbed shots without expression, then dismantled Josh with heavy strikes, a massive choke lift, and a thunderous Tombstone Piledriver. Winner: The Undertaker WCW UNITED STATES TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP The Fabulous Freebirds (c) vs. Owen Hart & Davey Boy Smith Owen and Davey Boy wrestled with urgency, pushing the champions with speed and crisp teamwork. The match turned chaotic when Badstreet inserted himself at ringside — only for the shocking reveal as his mask was torn away. Badstreet was Diamond Dallas Page. The distraction was all the Freebirds needed. Michael Hayes struck Owen with a sudden DDT, and the referee counted the fall amid the confusion. Winners and Still Champions: The Fabulous Freebirds Sid Vicious vs El Gigante El Gigante’s size earned him respect early, but Sid Vicious struck from behind, targeting the neck relentlessly. Sid’s approach was methodical and cruel — clotheslines, chokeholds, grinding pressure. A brutal clothesline to the back of the neck put El Gigante down and a quick three ended it for everything… thankfully Winner: Sid Vicious RUSSIAN CHAIN MATCH Nikita Koloff vs. The Barbarian Bound together by steel, Koloff and Barbarian waged a savage, punishing war. Barbarian’s power tested Nikita’s resolve, but Koloff endured, fighting through blood and fatigue. A thunderous Russian Sickle, chain wrapped around his fist, sealed the victory. Winner: Nikita Koloff WCW TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP Scott Hall (c) vs. Flyin’ Brian Hall controlled early with size and arrogance, dictating pace and punishing Brian whenever momentum swung. Brian refused to stay down, surviving punishment and forcing Hall into frustration. Hall attempted the Diamond Death Drop — but Brian countered mid-motion into a lightning-quick hurricanrana. Winner and NEW Television Champion: Flyin’ Brian Curt Hennig w/ Paul E vs Ricky Steamboat This was wrestling in its purest form — a test of discipline, timing, and nerve. From the opening lockup, neither man rushed. Steamboat worked with crisp precision, grounding Hennig early and forcing him to wrestle at a pace he could not bully or shortcut. Hennig responded with equal confidence, slipping holds, countering transitions, and refusing to be outworked. The match unfolded as a chessboard. Steamboat targeted the arm, looking to soften Hennig for the Dragon Sleeper. Hennig shifted momentum with sudden bursts — a snap neckbreaker here, a perfectly placed knee lift there — never lingering, never wasting motion. Paul E. Dangerously stalked the floor, barking instructions, but Hennig barely acknowledged him. Midway through, Steamboat strung together his finest sequence of the night: deep arm drags, a knife-edge chop that echoed through the building, and a flying chop off the ropes that nearly ended it. Hennig barely escaped, rolling to the apron and forcing a reset. The closing minutes were frantic but controlled. Steamboat locked in the Dragon Sleeper, center of the ring. The crowd rose. Hennig fought it inch by inch, rolling his hips, shifting leverage, and finally slipping free. Steamboat charged — Hennig ducked — and in one flawless motion, hooked the Perfect Plex. The bridge was tight. The count was academic. Winner: Curt Hennig Steamboat sat up slowly, breathing heavy, disappointment visible — but so was respect. The crowd stood as one. He had not been diminished. He had been elevated. WCW UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP Rick Rude (c) vs. The Great Muta Rick Rude entered determined to impose himself physically — to turn the match into a fight rather than a contest. Early on, it worked. Rude bullied Muta into the corners, grinding forearms into the face, snapping suplexes with authority. He flexed, taunted, and smirked — but Muta never lost his composure. He absorbed punishment, retreated when necessary, and waited. Slowly, the tide shifted. Muta dissected Rude with surgical precision. Low kicks to the thigh disrupted his base. Sharp strikes to the ribs took away his power. Every time Rude tried to build momentum, Muta cut him down with speed and timing. Interference was anticipated and neutralized before it could matter. Rude fought back valiantly, landing a knee lift and a devastating backbreaker that nearly retained the title. He stalked, waited, and looked for the finish — but one mistake cost him everything. Muta exploded. A sudden handspring elbow turned the match inside out. Rude staggered. Muta climbed — measured — and launched. The Moonsault landed flush. There was no escape. Winner and NEW United States Champion: The Great Muta Muta stood alone, title raised, expression unreadable. No celebration. No explanation. Only dominance. WCW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP Doom (c) vs. The Rockers The Rockers entered knowing speed was their only chance — and they fought accordingly. Early exchanges favored the champions. Doom absorbed the Rockers’ quick strikes and answered with overwhelming force. Marty Jannetty became the focal point, targeted relentlessly. His face was split open early, blood pouring freely as Simmons and Reed isolated him in the corner. Shawn Michaels refused to quit. Despite visible injury, Michaels fought through pain, breaking pins, launching desperate aerial attacks, and throwing himself between Doom and his partner time and again. Every rally was met with brute retaliation. Doom did not rush. They dismantled. Jannetty tried to stand. He tried to fight back. He tried to crawl. The blood loss became too much. With Michaels screaming for his partner to hold on, the referee stepped in — forced to make a decision no one wanted, but everyone understood. Winners and Still WCW World Tag Team Champions: Doom (via referee stoppage) The Rockers were not pinned. They were not submitted. They were broken. WCW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP STEEL CAGE MATCH Sting (c) vs. Lex Luger No interference. No escape. Only resolution. The steel cage sealed them inside their history. Luger controlled early with raw strength, slamming Sting into the steel and grinding him down methodically. Sting answered with resilience, bouncing back with sharp strikes and sudden bursts of speed that rattled the challenger. Both men bled. Both men faded. Neither man backed down. The match became a war of attrition — bodies crashing against steel, breath coming in gasps, every movement slower, heavier, more desperate. Luger lifted Sting for power moves again and again. Sting kept rising. In the final stretch, Sting found one last reserve. He climbed — slow, deliberate — knowing it would be his last chance. Luger stood, exhausted, reaching. Sting launched. The crossbody connected clean. The count fell. Winner and STILL WCW World Heavyweight Champion: Sting After the bell, there was no celebration at first. Just exhaustion. Lex Luger stood, stared at the champion, and extended his hand. Sting accepted. Harley Race protested — and Luger waved him away. The cage rose. Hope closed the night. ******************* Post-Starrcade Media Scrum – December 21, 1990 Kiel Auditorium – St. Louis, Missouri The camera cuts backstage to a crowded media area. Folding tables, microphones, photographers packed shoulder-to-shoulder. Sweat still hangs in the air. Sting, still in ring gear with the WCW World Championship draped over his shoulder, stands beside Tony Schiavone. Tony Schiavone: “Ladies and gentlemen, we are moments removed from the main event here at Starrcade. Sting has survived Lex Luger inside a steel cage and remains the WCW World Heavyweight Champion. Sting—” Before Tony can finish, movement stirs behind the cameras. The crowd noise rises. Sid Vicious steps into frame. Towering. Calm. Eyes locked on Sting. Harley Race follows close behind, jaw tight, arms folded. The mood shifts instantly. Tony Schiavone: “Uh—Sid Vicious has entered the media area.” Sid steps forward, looming over the table, eyes never leaving the championship. Sid Vicious: “Sting.” No yelling. No theatrics. Just that name. Sting doesn’t flinch. He squares his shoulders, gripping the belt tighter. Sid Vicious: “You keep walking around with that title like it belongs to you.” Race leans in slightly, voice low but sharp. Harley Race: “He survived tonight. That’s all. Survivin’ ain’t the same as dominatin’.” Sid takes one step closer. Sid Vicious: “I don’t survive.” He glances at the championship. Sid Vicious: “I end things.” Before Sting can respond, someone steps into frame from the side. Lex Luger. Still breathing hard. Hair damp. No jacket. No robe. He doesn’t rush. He doesn’t posture. He simply places himself between Sting and Sid — one hand slightly raised, palm open. Not threatening. Not defensive. Calm. He looks at Harley Race first. Then at Sid. Lex Luger: “This doesn’t need to happen like this.” Sid stares down at him, unmoving. Luger continues, steady. Lex Luger: “Sting’s the champion. He earned it tonight.” He glances back at Sting — no bitterness, no regret. Lex Luger: “If there’s going to be another fight… it doesn’t start here.” A pause. Lex Luger: “Not like this.” He turns back to Sid, voice lower now. Lex Luger: “Let it breathe. Let it be done the right way.” For a moment… nothing. The room is silent. Sid smiles. Then— BOOM. Sid grabs Luger by the throat. The cameras shake as Sid hoists him up— POWERBOMB THROUGH THE TABLE. Wood splinters. Microphones scatter. The media erupts in chaos. Tony Schiavone shouts in horror. Tony Schiavone: “Oh my God! Sid just powerbombed Lex Luger through the table!” Sid stands over the wreckage, chest heaving. Race doesn’t intervene. He doesn’t react. He just watches. Sting drops the title and moves forward, officials rushing in, security flooding the area. Sid backs away slowly, never taking his eyes off Sting. Sid Vicious: “You’re next.” Sid turns and walks out, Race following close behind. The camera lingers on the destruction — broken table, fallen equipment — and then settles on Luger, being attended to by officials, motionless but conscious. Sting kneels beside him, one hand on Luger’s shoulder. The crowd noise swells. Tony Schiavone (somber): “Lex Luger tried to stop something terrible… and paid the price for it. Fans, Sid Vicious has just sent a message to the entire locker room — and to the World Champion.” The camera fades out on Sting looking down at Luger… then up toward the direction Sid exited. The road ahead is clear. And it’s dangerous.

This was a really solid show and it felt like a true Memphis-style big night. The Lawler and Tommy Rich stuff carried the emotion of the card, and Rich turning heel paid off immediately by putting the crowd fully back behind Lawler. Scott Steiner came out of this looking like a made guy — beating Gilbert, Valentine, and Bossman in one night didn’t feel forced and really established him as a top player. The Austin–Jarrett time-limit draw worked because it made the tournament feel real, even if it clearly set that feud aside for later. The Missy distraction with Steiner was subtle and effective without becoming the focus. The finals were physical and believable, and the Boston Crab finish was a smart way to show Steiner isn’t just power

This was a strong first episode that did exactly what it needed to do to relaunch the territory. The opening segment with Fuller and Gossett immediately gave the show personality and conflict, and it set a clear authority structure without dragging. The matches were simple but purposeful, and everything fed into future stories rather than just filling time. Armando Guerrero came off as an excellent heel — arrogant, funny, and someone fans will absolutely want to see humbled, which made Chaz Taylor’s upset feel big without hot-shotting the title. The Jerry Stubbs reveal worked well and gave the promotion instant credibility, while the Mr. Olympia 2 tease was smart long-term bait. Rod Price was positioned clearly as a top threat without overexposing him, and Dark Journey did a lot of heavy lifting on the mic. effective!

This run of Championship Wrestling did a nice job establishing tone, characters, and continuity without trying to do too much. The house show fundraiser fit the territory vibe perfectly and helped Shane Morton feel like a real centerpiece babyface tied to the community. On TV, the shows were simple and consistent, with Morton clearly positioned as the steady hand while Wild Dog, The Crazees, and Red Dog added personality and energy. Pretty in Pink and Tasha worked well as annoying, heat-seeking heels, and the repeated screwy finishes actually helped fuel the feud instead of dragging it down. The referee reversals and commissioner involvement made sense in context and gave fans the feeling that justice eventually mattered. Nothing felt rushed, and even the comedy matches stayed short and effective. Overall, this felt like a clean, old-school weekly build where everyone had a role and the audience was rewarded for paying attention week to week.

This was a strong, busy go-home stretch that made SuperClash feel important without getting messy. The Spivey and Von Erich angle set the tone right away, and Dundee returning to go after Muraco gave that feud real history and weight. The tag scene stayed active with constant tension and brawling, which helped the show feel physical and unpredictable. The midcard mostly delivered, especially Blaze getting momentum and the Hangman–Cactus chaos adding some edge. The celebrity spots worked because they were quick and didn’t distract from the wrestling. The Hogan–Flair segment did exactly what it needed to do by raising the stakes and clearly defining what SuperClash is about.

This SNME felt like a true big-time WWF show with fast pacing and clear stakes from top to bottom. The opening promos did a good job setting the tone and giving every major match a reason to matter. Benoit beating Dynamite Kid with Frenchy Martin’s involvement was simple and effective, clearly moving that pairing forward. The tag title match ending in chaos fit the teams and kept the belts protected while adding heat. Lawler cheating to beat Kevin Von Erich was exactly what it needed to be and kept the King strong without hurting Kevin too much. The Dusty/Dustin win over Funk and Fernandez delivered classic brawling drama and advanced the Funk feud in a smart way. The battle royal was a fun, star-heavy main event, and Jake Roberts winning the #30 spot felt earned and dangerous heading into the Royal Rumble.