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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.

If you could pick one person... from the future of our game... who has yet to debut... to put into your promotion.... Who would it be?

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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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.