World Championship Wrestling

[kevinmcfl]

Love that we will be getting more Steamboat-Hennig

Sid is on fire... Looking forward to seeing if he can be stopped.

Freebirds vs RnR Express... great tag team angle!

Not sure anyone can stop Doom but this is wrestling so someone will... looking forward to this also.

[spaldoni]

The Steamboat/Hennig story gets top bill this weekend and now we're going to get a thrilling conclusion with an iron man match. Two elite workers going at it for 30 minutes will be awesome TV 

Davey Boy gets the big title shot but man Sid's ruling the world right now

RnR comes back with strong support. We'll see how they do matching up with WCW's stacked tag roster 

I like the fun TV feud going on with Pillman and the Mountie. I would love to see Brad Armstrong sneak in a title match with Pillman. 

Nikita and the Rhodes have formed a nice alliance. Nice rivals for the Dangerous Alliance 

Sting stays in the spotlight and I wonder how long before him and Sid lock horns again

 

[LowBlowPodcast]

Weekend of March 14th

WCW Power Hour

Freebirds win - Rock N Roll Express Inset Interview for a big match at Clash

Jacques Rougeau and the Border Patrol win a six-man - Flyin Brian and El Gigante say they’re ready for the Clash and the Handicap Match! 

Brad Armstrong with a nice win

The Orient Express pick up a good cohesive win with Mr. Fuji by their side.

Nikita Koloff rips off some guys head - he vows to get his revenge on the Dangerous Alliance!

In the Main Event - The Dangerous Alliance defeated Kendall Windham, Johnny Ace, and Big Josh in six-man action

 

World Championship Wrestling

Kama destroys some dude- Harley Race is pumping up the issue with Sid vs Davey Boy Smith @ The Clash!

Davey Boy Smith does a promo and he says that Owen will be in his corner and he isn’t afraid of Sid! 

 

Sting gets a good win and then does a promo to say he’s going to be at the Clash and he’s got a big match against Diamond Dallas Page. He knows he’sa  squirley fella… but he is going to gt Stinger Splashed!

 

The Undertaker destroys someone… puts them in a body bag…. Scary scene.

 

Ricky Steamboat, Nikita Koloff, and Dustin Rhodes with a six-man win. These guys look good. We know Ricky takes on Hennig… but Rude and Hall will take on Nikita and Dustin in tag action at the Clash.

 

The Dangerous Alliance cuts a nice promo - the highlight is Paul E asking Nikita if his visa is up to date… he’d hate something to happen to him and have him shipped out of this country!

 

The Rock N Roll Express get a win…. The Freebirds come out to cause some shit but doesn’t go far.

 

Pretty Wonderful with a tag team win - Orndorff and Roma seem to be clicking here. 

 

Main Event

Sid Vicious defeated Jim Neidhart with a powerbomb. Kama tried to get involved - Davey Boy jumped in to help things. Sid and Davey have a face off…. Sid swings wild but Davey ducks and then hoists him up for a POWERSLAM! The crowd explodes… Davey can pick up the big guy… will he be able to do it at the clash!?!?

[ErictheDragon]

Things are steadily heating up between the Freebirds and the Express.

Paule E with a nice callback in the threat to Nikita.

DDP finally stepping into the ring but he gets the toughest draw possible with Sting.

Davey Boy showing he can slam Sid gives a fans one hell of a hopespot.

[LastStopTour]

Paul E's Visa question made me laugh.

Would be terrible if something happened and he was sent back to Mother Russia or recalled.

[spaldoni]

Paul E's always looking into official documentation. I hope for Nikita's sake his paperwork is in order 

RnR and the Freebirds is always a good go to feud 

DDP is about to get a lot of in ring experience when he faces the Stinger 

Always liked the Orndorff/Roma pairing. Looks like they're getting a nice push here 

Nice build to the Sid/Bulldog Clash match. Two powerhouses going at it will be a blast to watch 

[LowBlowPodcast]

WCW Power Hour

Tony Schiavone and Bobby Heenan open the show putting over Clash of the Champions just one week away. They run down the huge matches… the Iron Man challenge… Sid vs Davey Boy… the handicap match… and the tag division heating up across the board.

The Freebirds pick up a strong tag team victory.
After the match they run their mouths about how everyone wants a piece of them now.

Inset Interview — Rock N Roll Express.
Morton and Gibson say they’re not here to relive the past — they’re here to prove they still belong.
They officially challenge The Midnight Express to show up at the Clash.

Jacques Rougeau and the Border Patrol win a six-man match.
They continue to taunt Flyin Brian and El Gigante, promising that the handicap match will end Pillman’s momentum once and for all.

Brad Armstrong gets another clean, confident win.
He continues to build steady momentum heading toward the spring.

The Orient Express w/ Mr. Fuji pick up a sharp tag victory.
Fuji says the division is changing — and they intend to be at the front of it.

Nikita Koloff absolutely demolishes his opponent.
Afterward he stares directly into the hard camera and says the Dangerous Alliance can’t hide forever.

Main Event
The Dangerous Alliance (Curt Hennig, Rick Rude, & Scott Hall w/ Paul E Dangerously) defeat Kendall Windham, Johnny Ace, and Big Josh.

After the match Paul E grabs the house mic and screams that the Iron Man match will end the debate forever — and that Steamboat will regret ever touching Dangerous Alliance gold.

World Championship Wrestling

Jim Ross and Bobby Heenan open the broadcast putting over the magnitude of the Clash card.

They confirm:

Sid vs Davey Boy Smith for the World Title

Steamboat vs Hennig — 30-Minute Iron Man

Hall & Rude vs Nikita & Dustin

Handicap match signed

Pretty Wonderful vs Southern Boys

Sting vs Diamond Dallas Page

Kama destroys an enhancement wrestler.
Harley Race says Davey Boy lifted Sid last week — but he won’t do it when the championship is on the line.

Davey Boy Smith appears for an interview.
He confirms Owen Hart WILL return at the Clash and stand in his corner.
He says Sid’s time is running out.

Sting gets a decisive victory.
After the match he says DDP has guts… but at the Clash he’s getting splashed and sent back down the ladder.

The Undertaker dominates another opponent and places him in a body bag.
Paul Bearer says the Reaper is watching the entire roster.

Ricky Steamboat, Nikita Koloff, and Dustin Rhodes win a six-man tag.
They look unified and dangerous heading into their Clash encounters.

Dangerous Alliance Promo Segment

Paul E says the Iron Man match favors perfection.
He also warns Nikita that paperwork issues can happen at any time.

Rude promises to finish Dustin.
Hall promises to embarrass Nikita.

Hennig says nothing — just stares into the camera.

The Rock N Roll Express win a fast-paced tag match.
The Freebirds walk out afterward but stop at the aisle — both teams shouting from a distance.

Pretty Wonderful pick up another clean tag victory.
They say the Southern Boys are stepping into their spotlight.

Main Event

Sid Vicious defeats Jim Neidhart with a brutal powerbomb.

After the match Kama tries to stomp Anvil.

Davey Boy Smith hits the ring.

Sid and Davey square off again.

Sid swings — Davey ducks.

Davey Boy hoists Sid up and hits another POWERSLAM.

The crowd erupts.

Sid rolls out furious.

Davey stands tall pointing at the championship.

Clash of the Champions is next.

[ErictheDragon]

Sid targets another of Smith's in laws to send a message but it backfires as Smith slams him again.

The Alliance looks to clear the board at the Clash.

Why do I get the feeling that Rougeaou/Border Patrol vs Pillman/igante isn't quite the handicap match the heels think it is?

[spaldoni]

WCW's tag division is incredibly stacked! 

I'm pulling for Brad Armstrong. Hoping he gets a TV title shot soon 

The Dangerous Alliance is in full threat mode but not sure that works on Nikita, the Rhodes and Steamboat 

Sting's staying busy 

Davey Boy has delivered 2 strong messages to Sid 

Bring on the Clash! 

[LowBlowPodcast]

WCW Clash of the Champions

March 1991

Tony Schiavone and Eric Bischoff welcome everyone to a huge night.

They talk about the fallout from WrestleWar… the United States Title controversy… Sid’s destruction of Owen Hart… and the growing instability in WCW.

Tony then shifts tone.

He says WCW officials have taken action.

Beginning tonight… a special authority will oversee wrestling operations to ensure fairness and order.

Before he can say more…

A limousine is shown arriving outside the arena.

The camera catches snakeskin boots stepping onto the pavement.

Cut to commercial.

The mystery hangs in the air.

Opening Contest

Brad Armstrong & Marty Jannetty vs The Orient Express w/ Mr. Fuji

A fast, technical opener designed to immediately energize the building.

Tanaka and Diamond are sharp early, isolating Jannetty with quick tags and stiff strikes. Fuji shouts constant instructions from ringside, slowing Marty’s attempts to build momentum.

Jannetty survives with athletic counters and desperation escapes before finally making the hot tag.

Brad Armstrong enters with confidence — deep arm drags, clean dropkicks, smooth pacing. The crowd senses his momentum.

The finish comes when Kato swings wildly with a high roundhouse. Brad ducks, hooks the leg and spins him down into a tight Side Russian Leg Sweep.

1…2…3.

A crisp opening statement from two rising babyfaces.

 

Handicap Match

Flyin Brian & El Gigante vs The Border Patrol & The Mountie

Numbers overwhelm Gigante early as the Border Patrol swarm him with clubs and forearms. The Mountie plays cat-and-mouse — darting in, cheap-shotting, retreating.

Pillman becomes the difference maker.

Flying forearms. Springboard crossbody. Constant movement forces the heels to adjust.

Gigante absorbs punishment and slowly takes control, throwing bodies aside with raw power.

The crowd rises as Gigante lifts Pillman onto his shoulders.

Brian launches off like a missile — flying splash onto Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker.

1…2…3.

Mountie retreats in outrage, screaming about the upcoming handicap stipulation.

 

Tag Team Contest

Pretty Wonderful vs The Young Pistols

Nine minutes of sharp tag psychology.

Smothers and Steve Armstrong push a frantic pace early, forcing Roma and Orndorff into uncomfortable exchanges.

Pretty Wonderful regroup and slow things down with deliberate double teams. Orndorff grinds Steve in the corner while Roma distracts the referee.

Momentum swings back and forth until Roma lands a sudden knee lift that stuns Smothers.

Orndorff wastes no time — hooks him and drives him down with a piledriver.

1…2…3.

They’re clicking. Dangerous contenders.

 

WCW United States Tag Team Championship

The Freebirds (c) vs Rock N Roll Express

The building is electric before the bell.

This is speed vs chaos.

Morton and Gibson overwhelm early with quick tags and double-team dropkicks. Hayes slows things down with eye rakes and rope leverage.

The match explodes midway through.

During a frantic scramble, Hayes becomes tangled in the ropes after a missed charge. His leg and arm get twisted awkwardly.

Morton immediately unloads with rapid-fire right hands. The crowd roars.

Garvin storms in and chases Morton off — but Gibson cuts Garvin off with a flying forearm.

Garvin turns his attention to Gibson… but Morton returns and starts hammering Hayes again.

Garvin goes after Morton… Gibson circles back and now he’s stomping Hayes.

Absolute confusion.

Hayes finally frees himself and begins screaming at Garvin for not helping him.

Garvin backs off in frustration.

Morton and Gibson seize the moment.

Simultaneous double dropkick on Hayes.

Morton hooks the leg.

1…2…3.

The arena explodes.

Rock N Roll Express are champions again.

Freebirds argue on the floor — cracks forming.

 

Tag Team Grudge Match

Rick Rude & Scott Hall w/ Paul E Dangerously vs Nikita Koloff & Dustin Rhodes w/ Dusty Rhodes

Heavy, emotional contest.

Hall and Dustin trade impressive power exchanges that hint at a future rivalry. Rude and Nikita brawl violently with zero finesse.

Paul E constantly interferes until Dusty cuts him off at a key moment.

Rude attempts the Rude Awakening — Nikita blocks and fires back with the Russian Sickle.

1…2…3.

Huge statement victory.

Rude is livid.

This feud is far from over.

 

Tony and Eric are back at ringside.

Tony says the man seen arriving earlier has requested time to address the fans.

Music hits.

The crowd buzzes.

Out walks Jesse Ventura.

He is introduced as the new Commissioner of WCW.

Ventura wastes no time.

He says there has been too much controversy… too many questionable finishes… too many people trying to manipulate championships.

He says tonight he will call it right down the middle.

No favoritism.

No politics.

No excuses.

He then makes it clear:

The Iron Man Match WILL produce a definitive ruling on the United States Championship.

Ventura takes a seat at ringside.

The tension is immediate.

 

WCW United States Championship

30-Minute Commercial-Free Iron Man Match

Curt Hennig (c) vs Ricky Steamboat

Steamboat earns a count-out fall.
Hennig scores the only pinfall with the PerfectPlex.
Paul E interference gives Steamboat a DQ fall.

Thirty minutes expire.

Steamboat has more falls.

The building explodes.

Steamboat believes he has won.

Paul E is screaming.

Hennig is furious.

Officials argue.

 

Then Ventura stands.

He slowly enters the ring.

The arena quiets.

Ventura takes the microphone.

He says championships in professional wrestling are meant to be decided by pinfall or submission.

He says count-outs and disqualifications may win falls…

…but they do not prove superiority.

He rules that because Curt Hennig scored the only decisive pinfall… he remains WCW United States Champion.

The reaction is volcanic.

Boos rain down.

Steamboat is stunned.

Paul E smirks.

Hennig looks relieved but not proud.

Ventura hands him the championship.

Heat transfers instantly.

Ventura has authority… and he has already made enemies.

 

Special Attraction

Sting vs Diamond Dallas Page

Energetic, slightly comedic tone.

DDP shows arrogance and surprising athleticism, even scoring a brief near fall after a diamond cutter tease.

Sting regains control with raw intensity.

Stinger Splash.

Scorpion Deathlock.

Submission.

Sting doesn’t celebrate long.

He points toward the entrance.

He wants Sid.

 

WCW World Tag Team Championship

Doom (c) vs Open Challenge

Teddy Long demands challengers.

The arena lights dim.

IRON MAN hits.

The Road Warriors return.

The reaction is nuclear.

What follows is pure violence.

Simmons spinebusters Hawk through the ropes. Animal press-slams Reed into officials.

The match dissolves into a wild arena brawl.

Double disqualification.

No winners.

But the tag division has new monsters.

 

WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Sid Vicious (c) vs Davey Boy Smith

Davey wrestles the match of his life.

Kama interferes — Jim Neidhart cuts him off.

Harley Race moves toward the ring.

The crowd explodes.

OWEN HART RETURNS.

Owen tackles Harley and throws wild punches.

Davey nearly powerslams Sid.

But the distraction lingers.

Sid explodes with a massive Powerbomb.

1…2…3.

Sid retains.

He drags Davey up for another.

The arena erupts again.

Sting hits the ring.

Wild brawl. Sid retreats.

Sting stands tall as the show fades out.

WCW feels ready to explode.

[ErictheDragon]

Armstrong and Jannetty could have a future together.

It was 3 against 2 and the 3 were outnumbered.

Pretty Wonderful have got to be going for gold soon.

Bad times on Badstreet.

Dusty levels the playing field allowing Nikita & Dustin to take the w.

Ventura's been in charge for 30 damn minutes and he's already stirring the pot.

DDP shows potential but was no match for the man called Sting.

The Road Warriors are back and all hell breaks loose.

Owen's return wasn't enough to take the title off Sid.

[spaldoni]

Jannetty seems to have found a suitable tag partner 

Splash off a giant's shoulders is always a cool visual 

Pretty Wonderful is rising the rankings 

After a good build, RnR caps things off with a title win! Trouble brewing on Bad Street 

Good call having Nikita and Dustin get the win. This will piss off the Dangerous Alliance and bring in more heat 

The Body is running things now and already makes a controversial call with the US title. The wrestlers will have to learn Jesse's logic. 

Sting reenergizes the fans 

OOOOOOHHHH what a rush! The Road Warriors are back! LOD vs Doom will be money! 

Davey looked strong. Owen makes his return but, in the end, Sid still rules the world. Well, at least for now because Sting's back in the hunt. 

 

[LowBlowPodcast]

Weekend of March 28th

World Championship Wrestling

Jim Ross and Bobby Heenan open the show.

They run down Clash of the Champions:

Sid Vicious retains the WCW World Title over Davey Boy Smith

Sting stands tall after the match

Curt Hennig retains the United States Title under controversial ruling

Road Warriors return and brawl with Doom

Rock N Roll Express win the United States Tag Team Titles

JR then makes it official:

Sting will challenge Sid Vicious for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship at SuperBrawl — May 10th

Heenan says Sting wants it… but Sid owns it.

***

Jesse Ventura is standing in the ring.

No music linger. No nonsense.

He looks around… lets the crowd settle.

He says when he left WCW… it wasn’t because he wanted out.

It was business.

He went to film a movie.

But while he was gone… he kept hearing about what was happening here.

Controversy.
Chaos.
Champions not being decided the right way.

He says when the call came to come back… he didn’t just want to return.

He wanted control.

He says he made it clear:

“If I’m coming back… I’m not coming back to watch… I’m coming back to run it.”

Crowd reacts.

He says WCW agreed.

That’s why he is now the Commissioner of WCW.

He says part of that job is simple:

“You don’t fix a problem by talking about it… you fix it by changing it.”

He pauses.

Then:

“And while I was gone… I didn’t waste my time.”

He says after filming wrapped… he stayed in Japan.

Not for vacation.

For business.

He says every night… he sat in arenas… watching wrestling at a level most of the men in this company have never seen.

He says:

“Different style. Different toughness. Different mentality.”

Then he leans forward:

“And I made sure that when I came back… I didn’t come back alone.”

Crowd buzz builds.

He says:

“As part of my agreement to become Commissioner… I brought in the best talent I could find anywhere in the world.”

Now it hits.

“The most dangerous man I’ve ever seen step into a ring.”

Pause.

“The best tag team in professional wrestling today.”

Bigger reaction.

“And something… that none of you are prepared for.”

He just smirks.

“You wanted change?”

“You’re gonna get it.”

Drops the mic. Walks out.

***

Tag Team Match

Rock N Roll Express vs Tony Marino & Rick Fargo

Quick, clean, fast.

Morton and Gibson control the pace from the start.

Double dropkick. Quick tags.

Finish sees Morton hit a flying crossbody.

1…2…3.

After the match — The Freebirds hit the aisle.

Hayes is yelling. Garvin looks annoyed.

They don’t come down.

They just point.

This isn’t over.

***

Eric Bischoff is backstage trying to get a word with the Dangerous Alliance.

Paul E is already mid-sentence when the camera finds him.

He’s heated.

“—this guy walks in here talking about respect like he owns the place—”

Rude is pacing. Hennig is calm, arms folded.

Paul E sees the camera.

“Yeah, you wanna talk about it? Let’s talk about it.”

He leans in.

“Ventura… you went to Japan, right?”

“Did you see anybody else over there?”

He smirks like he knows something.

Beat.

From off camera—

“Yeah… I did.”

Ventura steps into frame.

No music. No setup.

Just there.

The tone changes immediately.

Paul E straightens up.

“I thought we had an understanding…”

Ventura doesn’t react.

“Oh yeah, Paul E…”

“I saw a man who’s got a real problem with you.”

Crowd noise faint in the background.

Rude shifts.

Hennig doesn’t move.

Ventura continues:

“In fact… I spoke with his representatives.”

Paul E takes a step forward.

“Now wait a minute—”

Ventura cuts him off clean.

“No deals.”

Beat.

“Respect.”

He gestures slightly.

“I respect Rude.”

“I respect Hennig.”

“I respect the United States Championship.”

Then:

“And I respect WCW.”

He steps closer.

“Which means I’ll do whatever it takes to put the best talent in that ring…”

Pause.

“…even if it means they get their hands on you.”

Silence.

Paul E doesn’t have a comeback.

That’s important.

Ventura just looks at him for a second…

then walks off.

No music.

No flourish.

Camera stays on Paul E.

He forces a smile…

but it’s not real.

Cut back to commentary.

***

Singles Match

Scott Hall vs Davey Meltzer

Hall controls the match from the start with power and patience. Meltzer gets a brief burst of offense, but Hall cuts him off quickly. Razor’s Edge finishes it.

Singles Match

The Undertaker w/ Paul Bearer vs Chris Allen

Allen tries to fire early, but Undertaker no-sells and takes over immediately. Chokeslam, rope walk, then the Tombstone. Bearer raises the urn as the crowd sits uneasy.

Tag Team Match

Doom vs Mike Samples & Trent Watkins

Doom dominate with heavy offense and clean execution. Simmons and Reed never lose control. Spinebuster into the top rope shoulder block ends it.

Post-match:
Road Warriors hit the aisle. Doom looks up, hesitates, then immediately leave the ring. No confrontation.

Television Championship Match

Flyin Brian (c) vs Joe Cazana

Brian keeps the pace high and never lets Cazana settle. Quick strikes and aerial offense carry the match. Springboard crossbody gets the win.

Six-Man Tag

Ricky Steamboat, Dustin Rhodes & Nikita Koloff vs Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker, Lt. James Earl Wright & The Mountie

The babyfaces control most of the match with steady, physical offense. The heels get moments, but never sustain anything. Steamboat finishes it with a flying crossbody and stares into the camera afterward.

Singles Match

Sting vs Rick Ryder

Sting controls from the start with pace and power. Ryder gets a quick moment, but it doesn’t last. Stinger Splash into the Scorpion Deathlock ends it.

Sting holds the lock a second longer, then looks straight into the camera. He wants Sid.

Dangerous Alliance 

Paul E says nobody has earned anything.
Rude says Dustin is next.
Hennig says nothing — just holds the belt.

Main Event

Sid Vicious (c) w/ Harley Race vs Trent Knight

Sid dominates and ends it with the Powerbomb.
1…2…3.

Sid stays in the ring. Sting comes out.

They lock eyes. No contact.

JR: “SuperBrawl is coming.”

[ErictheDragon]

I feel like Pule E is about to experience a distinctly Russian Nightmare.

Ventura seems to win the crowd back after his controversial call at the Clash.