Live from St. Petersburg, FL
Airdate: November 10, 1993
Attendance: 6,000 (1,700 paid)
WCW newcomer “Mean” Gene Okerlund welcomes us to the show.
Call the hotline to vote for the manager of year:
Call the hotline to vote for the manager of year:
1. Sir
William (Lord Steven Regal)
William (Lord Steven Regal)
2. Missy
Hyatt (Nasty Boys)
Hyatt (Nasty Boys)
3. Harley
Race (Vader)
Race (Vader)
4. Teddy
Long (Marcus Alexander Bagwell & Too Cold Scorpio)
Long (Marcus Alexander Bagwell & Too Cold Scorpio)
Gene throws it over to our hosts Tony Schiavone and Jesse
“The Body” Ventura.
“The Body” Ventura.
Match 1 for the WCW
International World title: “Ravishing” Rick Rude (champion) versus Road Warrior
Hawk
International World title: “Ravishing” Rick Rude (champion) versus Road Warrior
Hawk
Highlights:
·
Early in the match Hawk no-sold a head shot to
the turnbuckle then gave Rude some of his own medicine. Deca, perhaps?
Early in the match Hawk no-sold a head shot to
the turnbuckle then gave Rude some of his own medicine. Deca, perhaps?
·
Vertical suplex from Hawk got a 2 count.
Vertical suplex from Hawk got a 2 count.
·
Backbreaker from Rude allowed him to head to the
top rope, but when he leaped he ate a pair of boots to the face.
Backbreaker from Rude allowed him to head to the
top rope, but when he leaped he ate a pair of boots to the face.
·
Clothesline from Hawk sent Rude over the top
rope to the floor.
Clothesline from Hawk sent Rude over the top
rope to the floor.
·
They kept fighting on the outside until referee
Randy Anderson counted them both out.
They kept fighting on the outside until referee
Randy Anderson counted them both out.
Rating: *
Summary: Obviously
Rude retains his title. What was the point of that match? Since Hawk had no
credibility as a singles wrestler it was obvious he wasn’t going to take this
one, but the DCOR finish is just obnoxiously terrible. Let’s hope the next
match has a better outcome.
Rude retains his title. What was the point of that match? Since Hawk had no
credibility as a singles wrestler it was obvious he wasn’t going to take this
one, but the DCOR finish is just obnoxiously terrible. Let’s hope the next
match has a better outcome.
Match 2: The
Equalizer versus the Shockmaster
Equalizer versus the Shockmaster
Highlights:
·
Oh no! Can I watch the last match again instead
of this dreck?
Oh no! Can I watch the last match again instead
of this dreck?
·
Heel shenanigans from the Equalizer dominated
the early portion of the match.
Heel shenanigans from the Equalizer dominated
the early portion of the match.
·
Belly-to-back suplex from Equalizer got a 2
count.
Belly-to-back suplex from Equalizer got a 2
count.
·
Shockmaster no-sold a clothesline.
Shockmaster no-sold a clothesline.
·
Bearhug slam from Shockmaster secured the pin.
Bearhug slam from Shockmaster secured the pin.
·
Thank God it was short.
Thank God it was short.
Rating: DUD
Summary: Friends
of Dusty, or in the case family, get a slot on the big shows. In spite of
Jesse’s making fun of him on commentary the Shockmaster continues to win. Thus
far this show isn’t looking good.
of Dusty, or in the case family, get a slot on the big shows. In spite of
Jesse’s making fun of him on commentary the Shockmaster continues to win. Thus
far this show isn’t looking good.
Okerlund interviews Colonel Rob Parker. Parker states that
he dropped Sid Vicious as a client and obtained the services of…”Stunning”
Steve Austin. Meanwhile he claims that he also has a restraining order against
Sid so he won’t be here tonight. Considering Sid may have still been recovering
from the stab wounds and under suspension from WCW he wouldn’t be able to make
even a token appearance. More later on this situation.
he dropped Sid Vicious as a client and obtained the services of…”Stunning”
Steve Austin. Meanwhile he claims that he also has a restraining order against
Sid so he won’t be here tonight. Considering Sid may have still been recovering
from the stab wounds and under suspension from WCW he wouldn’t be able to make
even a token appearance. More later on this situation.
Match 3 for the World
Television title: Lord Steven Regal (champion w/ Sir William) versus Johnny B.
Badd
Television title: Lord Steven Regal (champion w/ Sir William) versus Johnny B.
Badd
Highlights:
·
Back on July 9 during the infamous Disney
tapings (broadcast 11/6/93) Regal defeated Badd by nefarious means. Therefore,
Tony referred to this match as a “return bout.”
Back on July 9 during the infamous Disney
tapings (broadcast 11/6/93) Regal defeated Badd by nefarious means. Therefore,
Tony referred to this match as a “return bout.”
·
Badd brought the workrate and matched Regal hold
for hold early in the match.
Badd brought the workrate and matched Regal hold
for hold early in the match.
·
Jesse took Badd’s attire to task. Make-up and
garter belts, seriously Marc?
Jesse took Badd’s attire to task. Make-up and
garter belts, seriously Marc?
·
Badd missed a flying body press and clotheslined
himself on the top rope.
Badd missed a flying body press and clotheslined
himself on the top rope.
·
Ya gotta love those European uppercuts from
Regal!
Ya gotta love those European uppercuts from
Regal!
·
According to Tony “The British Bulldog” Davey
Boy Smith issued a challenge to “Ravishing” Rick Rude for the WCW International
World title.
According to Tony “The British Bulldog” Davey
Boy Smith issued a challenge to “Ravishing” Rick Rude for the WCW International
World title.
·
Badd knocked Regal cold with a left hand
prompting Sir William to get on the apron to complain.
Badd knocked Regal cold with a left hand
prompting Sir William to get on the apron to complain.
·
As Badd attempted the pin Sir William placed
Regal’s boot on the bottom rope.
As Badd attempted the pin Sir William placed
Regal’s boot on the bottom rope.
·
As Badd was distracted Regal snapped out of it,
rolled Badd up, and got the pin with a handful of tights.
As Badd was distracted Regal snapped out of it,
rolled Badd up, and got the pin with a handful of tights.
Rating: ***
Summary: Since
this match went at Badd’s pace rather than Regal’s I enjoyed this match much
more than I expected. I can only hope that this match is the only one with a
distraction finish.
this match went at Badd’s pace rather than Regal’s I enjoyed this match much
more than I expected. I can only hope that this match is the only one with a
distraction finish.
Match 4: “Flyin’”
Brian Pillman versus “Stunning” Steve Austin (w/ Colonel Rob Parker)
Brian Pillman versus “Stunning” Steve Austin (w/ Colonel Rob Parker)
Highlights:
·
Ahem. May I have your attention please? Let us
all please observe a moment of silence and mourn the loss of one of the best
tag teams ever in WCW—the Hollywood Blonds.
Ahem. May I have your attention please? Let us
all please observe a moment of silence and mourn the loss of one of the best
tag teams ever in WCW—the Hollywood Blonds.
·
…
…
·
Thank you.
Thank you.
·
On the October 30 episode of WCW Saturday Night
Colonel Parker informed Pillman that Austin was his new client. After Parker
insulted Pillman for being injured Brian attacked Parker. Subsequently Austin
ambushed Pillman. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6yBuyOYbnM)
On the October 30 episode of WCW Saturday Night
Colonel Parker informed Pillman that Austin was his new client. After Parker
insulted Pillman for being injured Brian attacked Parker. Subsequently Austin
ambushed Pillman. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6yBuyOYbnM)
·
Pillman, already in the ring and wearing his
Blond jacket, attacked Austin as he entered the ring.
Pillman, already in the ring and wearing his
Blond jacket, attacked Austin as he entered the ring.
·
After Parker jumped on the apron Pillman chased
him around the ring. Austin, lying in wait, clotheslined Pillman as he made his
way toward the near side of the ring.
After Parker jumped on the apron Pillman chased
him around the ring. Austin, lying in wait, clotheslined Pillman as he made his
way toward the near side of the ring.
·
Upon the reversal of an Irish whip Pillman made
Austin taste the steel. Needs horseradish.
Upon the reversal of an Irish whip Pillman made
Austin taste the steel. Needs horseradish.
·
Flying headscissors from Pillman.
Flying headscissors from Pillman.
·
Austin attempted a piledriver on the ramp, but
Pillman countered with a back drop.
Austin attempted a piledriver on the ramp, but
Pillman countered with a back drop.
·
After climbing to the top rope Pillman leaped
but ate boot on the way down.
After climbing to the top rope Pillman leaped
but ate boot on the way down.
·
Austin then tossed Pillman into the steel
railing. More horseradish please!
Austin then tossed Pillman into the steel
railing. More horseradish please!
·
Slingshot body press from Pillman from the apron
onto Austin got a 2 count.
Slingshot body press from Pillman from the apron
onto Austin got a 2 count.
·
Austin then pressed Pillman into a modified
stungun.
Austin then pressed Pillman into a modified
stungun.
·
Ventura badmouthed Sid on commentary.
Ventura badmouthed Sid on commentary.
·
Single leg crab by Austin with some assistance
from the ropes.
Single leg crab by Austin with some assistance
from the ropes.
·
Flying back elbow to the head from the second
rope by Pillman.
Flying back elbow to the head from the second
rope by Pillman.
·
Slowly Austin made his way to the top rope, but
Pillman caught him thus crotching Austin.
Slowly Austin made his way to the top rope, but
Pillman caught him thus crotching Austin.
·
Superplex by Pillman countered by Austin into a
gourdbuster.
Superplex by Pillman countered by Austin into a
gourdbuster.
·
As Austin leaped from the top rope Pillman
dropkicked him.
As Austin leaped from the top rope Pillman
dropkicked him.
·
Austin tried another piledriver, but Pillman
countered into a huracanrana.
Austin tried another piledriver, but Pillman
countered into a huracanrana.
·
Slingshot by Pillman countered into a powerslam
by Austin.
Slingshot by Pillman countered into a powerslam
by Austin.
·
DDT by Pillman.
DDT by Pillman.
·
Crucifix by Pillman countered into a Samoan drop
by Austin.
Crucifix by Pillman countered into a Samoan drop
by Austin.
·
Austin missed a splash from the top rope.
Austin missed a splash from the top rope.
·
Oklahoma roll by Pillman got a 2 count.
Oklahoma roll by Pillman got a 2 count.
·
Austin missed the stungun leaving Pillman on the
apron.
Austin missed the stungun leaving Pillman on the
apron.
·
Pillman tried another slingshot maneuver, but
Parker caught his ankle.
Pillman tried another slingshot maneuver, but
Parker caught his ankle.
·
Austin rolled him up for the pin.
Austin rolled him up for the pin.
Rating: ****1/2
Summary: Wow! I
could watch these guys wrestle each other all night. Had the match been longer (7:44)
it could have reached five stars. These two should have had a rematch at
Starrcade.
could watch these guys wrestle each other all night. Had the match been longer (7:44)
it could have reached five stars. These two should have had a rematch at
Starrcade.
After the match Pillman knocks Austin to the floor and
corners Parker. Much to his chagrin Parker escaped without a scratch.
corners Parker. Much to his chagrin Parker escaped without a scratch.
Okerlund is in the WCW Battlebowl Control Center. Forty
names of the top WCW competitors are thrown into a “hopper.” Thirty-two names
are selected at random for eight tag team matches. Afterwards each winning team
competes singularly in an over-the-top-rope battle royal to determine the
winner. To entice our desire to buy the PPV Paul Orndorff cuts a promo followed
by 1991 Battlebowl winner Sting.
names of the top WCW competitors are thrown into a “hopper.” Thirty-two names
are selected at random for eight tag team matches. Afterwards each winning team
competes singularly in an over-the-top-rope battle royal to determine the
winner. To entice our desire to buy the PPV Paul Orndorff cuts a promo followed
by 1991 Battlebowl winner Sting.
Match 5 for the US
title: “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes (champion w/ “The American Dream” Dusty
Rhodes) versus “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff (w/ the Assassin)
title: “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes (champion w/ “The American Dream” Dusty
Rhodes) versus “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff (w/ the Assassin)
Highlights:
·
Dusty’s not even wrestling and he’s already
“funky like a monkey.”
Dusty’s not even wrestling and he’s already
“funky like a monkey.”
·
The crowd chanted “Dusty!”
The crowd chanted “Dusty!”
·
Each competitor initially worked on his
opponent’s arm.
Each competitor initially worked on his
opponent’s arm.
·
Belly-to-back suplex from Orndorff set up the
shaky elbow drop.
Belly-to-back suplex from Orndorff set up the
shaky elbow drop.
·
Backslide from Rhodes got a 2 count.
Backslide from Rhodes got a 2 count.
·
Cross-corner whip from Orndorff followed by a
clothesline.
Cross-corner whip from Orndorff followed by a
clothesline.
·
Cross-corner whip from Rhodes set up the
bulldog, but Orndorff ducked.
Cross-corner whip from Rhodes set up the
bulldog, but Orndorff ducked.
·
Rhodes countered an Orndorff piledriver attempt.
Rhodes countered an Orndorff piledriver attempt.
·
Orndorff missed the knee drop from the top rope.
Orndorff missed the knee drop from the top rope.
·
Rhodes then hooked the inside cradle for the
pin.
Rhodes then hooked the inside cradle for the
pin.
Rating: **
Summary: Very pedestrian match between these two
wrestlers. The “seconds” didn’t even get involved in the match.
wrestlers. The “seconds” didn’t even get involved in the match.
After the match Orndorff clotheslines Rhodes to the floor.
Then the Assassin rams Dustin into the ring post. To retaliate, Dusty gives the
Assassin a bionic elbow much to the crowd’s delight. He then tosses the
Assassin into the ring, hits two more bionic elbows, and threatens to unmask
him. Unfortunately for Dusty, Orndorff nails him preventing said unmasking. As
Orndorff held Dusty the Assassin wallops Rhodes with the US title belt. Orndorff
attempts to piledrive Dusty, but Dustin comes off the ropes with a clothesline
scattering the ruthless duo to the floor. The post-match stuff was 10x better
than the match!
Then the Assassin rams Dustin into the ring post. To retaliate, Dusty gives the
Assassin a bionic elbow much to the crowd’s delight. He then tosses the
Assassin into the ring, hits two more bionic elbows, and threatens to unmask
him. Unfortunately for Dusty, Orndorff nails him preventing said unmasking. As
Orndorff held Dusty the Assassin wallops Rhodes with the US title belt. Orndorff
attempts to piledrive Dusty, but Dustin comes off the ropes with a clothesline
scattering the ruthless duo to the floor. The post-match stuff was 10x better
than the match!
Okerlund promises us an update on the “British Bulldog’s”
challenge for Rude’s title. Call the hotline! Starrcade is scheduled for
Monday, December 27.
challenge for Rude’s title. Call the hotline! Starrcade is scheduled for
Monday, December 27.
Match 6 for the World
tag team titles: The Nasty Boys (champions w/ Missy Hyatt) versus Sting and
“The British Bulldog” Davey Boy Smith
tag team titles: The Nasty Boys (champions w/ Missy Hyatt) versus Sting and
“The British Bulldog” Davey Boy Smith
Highlights:
·
Ring announcer Gary Michael Cappetta referred to
Missy Hyatt as the “nastiest lady in WCW.” Did he know this firsthand?
Ring announcer Gary Michael Cappetta referred to
Missy Hyatt as the “nastiest lady in WCW.” Did he know this firsthand?
·
Just like Missy liked it the action was hot and
heavy at the outset with Sting dominating Knobbs in the ring and DBS
manhandling Sags on the ramp.
Just like Missy liked it the action was hot and
heavy at the outset with Sting dominating Knobbs in the ring and DBS
manhandling Sags on the ramp.
·
In the meantime Rick Rude crawled on the floor adjacent
to the ramp in order to sneak attack DBS. He then gave DBS a Rude Awakening . Immediately
Road Warrior Hawk chased him back to the dressing room.
In the meantime Rick Rude crawled on the floor adjacent
to the ramp in order to sneak attack DBS. He then gave DBS a Rude Awakening . Immediately
Road Warrior Hawk chased him back to the dressing room.
·
Sting checked on DBS and carried him back to the
ring?
Sting checked on DBS and carried him back to the
ring?
·
The bell rung and Sting took on the Nasty Boys
by himself.
The bell rung and Sting took on the Nasty Boys
by himself.
·
Tony mentioned Rude’s use of a “foreign” object.
Jesse questioned how Rude imported it. Funny stuff.
Tony mentioned Rude’s use of a “foreign” object.
Jesse questioned how Rude imported it. Funny stuff.
·
While Knobbs occupied Patrick’s attention Sags
tossed Sting over the top rope. Since Patrick didn’t see it a disqualification
could not be rendered.
While Knobbs occupied Patrick’s attention Sags
tossed Sting over the top rope. Since Patrick didn’t see it a disqualification
could not be rendered.
·
As Knobbs held Sting in a bear hug DBS sprung to
life and egged him on in the corner.
As Knobbs held Sting in a bear hug DBS sprung to
life and egged him on in the corner.
·
Sting countered the bear hug into an overhead
belly-to-belly suplex.
Sting countered the bear hug into an overhead
belly-to-belly suplex.
·
He then countered a rear chinlock into an
electric chair.
He then countered a rear chinlock into an
electric chair.
·
Hot tag to DBS.
Hot tag to DBS.
·
A pair of powerslams on the Nasty Boys followed
by a pair of dropkicks.
A pair of powerslams on the Nasty Boys followed
by a pair of dropkicks.
·
600lbs of clotheslines and DDTs from DBS.
600lbs of clotheslines and DDTs from DBS.
·
DBS pressed Sting overhead then tossed him onto
both Nasty Boys.
DBS pressed Sting overhead then tossed him onto
both Nasty Boys.
·
Powerslam from DBS received no count due to
referee Nick Patrick’s directing traffic.
Powerslam from DBS received no count due to
referee Nick Patrick’s directing traffic.
·
Sags mounted the top turnbuckle and clobbered DBS.
Knobbs made the cover and the Nasty Boys retained their titles.
Sags mounted the top turnbuckle and clobbered DBS.
Knobbs made the cover and the Nasty Boys retained their titles.
Rating: **1/2
Summary: Typical Nasty Boys match with a pair of quality
opponents. Almost all of the excitement in the match happened after the hot
tag. Although a match between DBS and Rude was filmed on 11/30 for WCW Saturday
Night for the 12/18/93 airing the match would not be shown. In turn DBS was also
scheduled to face Rude at Starrcade but he was fired beforehand.
opponents. Almost all of the excitement in the match happened after the hot
tag. Although a match between DBS and Rude was filmed on 11/30 for WCW Saturday
Night for the 12/18/93 airing the match would not be shown. In turn DBS was also
scheduled to face Rude at Starrcade but he was fired beforehand.
Match 7 for the WCW
World title: Vader (champion w/ Harley Race) versus “Nature Boy” Ric Flair (w/
Fifi)
World title: Vader (champion w/ Harley Race) versus “Nature Boy” Ric Flair (w/
Fifi)
Highlights:
·
Back in the dressing room Colonel Parker spoke
with Flair. Parker stated that Austin will challenge the winner of this match.
He’s quite confident that Austin could defeat Flair. Flair’s rebuttal was a
right cross to the jaw.
Back in the dressing room Colonel Parker spoke
with Flair. Parker stated that Austin will challenge the winner of this match.
He’s quite confident that Austin could defeat Flair. Flair’s rebuttal was a
right cross to the jaw.
·
Buffer rumbled.
Buffer rumbled.
·
Joined in progress after commercial Flair had
Race set up for the figure four leg lock in the center of the ring.
Joined in progress after commercial Flair had
Race set up for the figure four leg lock in the center of the ring.
·
As Flair applied the hold to Race Vader splashed
Flair.
As Flair applied the hold to Race Vader splashed
Flair.
·
Short-arm clothesline from Vader.
Short-arm clothesline from Vader.
·
Gorilla press slam from Vader.
Gorilla press slam from Vader.
·
Vader bomb hit but no cover.
Vader bomb hit but no cover.
·
Flair chopped Vader down like a cherry tree.
Flair chopped Vader down like a cherry tree.
·
Flair Flip to the floor.
Flair Flip to the floor.
·
Race made Flair taste the steel. Dammit! Where’s
that horseradish?
Race made Flair taste the steel. Dammit! Where’s
that horseradish?
·
Vader jumped from the apron towards Flair but
ate the steel railing.
Vader jumped from the apron towards Flair but
ate the steel railing.
·
Flair drops the forearm from the top turnbuckle
to the floor.
Flair drops the forearm from the top turnbuckle
to the floor.
·
Second rope elbow drop from Vader missed.
Second rope elbow drop from Vader missed.
·
Flair slapped on the figure four.
Flair slapped on the figure four.
·
As Vader reached the ropes Race raked Flair’s
eyes.
As Vader reached the ropes Race raked Flair’s
eyes.
·
Vertical suplex and a splash earned Vader a 2
count.
Vertical suplex and a splash earned Vader a 2
count.
·
Vader mounted the second turnbuckle again but
got powerslammed for 2.
Vader mounted the second turnbuckle again but
got powerslammed for 2.
·
Flair sprinted to the top rope and nailed Vader
with another forearm.
Flair sprinted to the top rope and nailed Vader
with another forearm.
·
Flair flip over the buckle landed him on his
feet. Thereafter he mounted the turnbuckle and hit another forearm shot.
Flair flip over the buckle landed him on his
feet. Thereafter he mounted the turnbuckle and hit another forearm shot.
·
Ref bump.
·
Flair jumped from the top turnbuckle again but
got caught by Vader.
Ref bump.
·
Flair jumped from the top turnbuckle again but
got caught by Vader.
·
He then gave Flair a superplex.
He then gave Flair a superplex.
·
Vader positioned Flair for the moonsault but missed
it.
Vader positioned Flair for the moonsault but missed
it.
·
Referee Randy Anderson counted three! We have a
new champion!
Referee Randy Anderson counted three! We have a
new champion!
·
Cappetta announced that Anderson disqualified
Vader. WTF?
Cappetta announced that Anderson disqualified
Vader. WTF?
·
Jesse explained that Anderson DQ’d him because
he ran into him. LAME!
Jesse explained that Anderson DQ’d him because
he ran into him. LAME!
Rating: ****
Summary: Incredible
match with a horrible ending. Flair got robbed! Thanks Dusty for that god-awful
finish. Hopefully a rematch will be signed. The good news is the crowd was
eager or better yet thirsty for a title change.
match with a horrible ending. Flair got robbed! Thanks Dusty for that god-awful
finish. Hopefully a rematch will be signed. The good news is the crowd was
eager or better yet thirsty for a title change.
After the match Colonel Parker and “Stunning” Steve Austin
hit the ring to ambush Flair. Vader and Austin try to double-team Flair, but
Dustin Rhodes and the Shockmaster come to Flair’s rescue. As the crowd chants
“Whoomp, there it is” Okerlund enters the ring. Flair interrupts and challenges
Vader and Austin to a tag match with him and Sid on WCW Saturday Night (taped
10/11/93). This match marked the last Sid appearance in WCW until the Great
American Bash in 1999.
hit the ring to ambush Flair. Vader and Austin try to double-team Flair, but
Dustin Rhodes and the Shockmaster come to Flair’s rescue. As the crowd chants
“Whoomp, there it is” Okerlund enters the ring. Flair interrupts and challenges
Vader and Austin to a tag match with him and Sid on WCW Saturday Night (taped
10/11/93). This match marked the last Sid appearance in WCW until the Great
American Bash in 1999.
Conclusion: The
Blonds’ match and the main event make this show a must-see. WCW may have been
drawing flies at this point in wrestling history, but their product wasn’t the
reason behind it. If there was only one thing I would have changed I’d have
gotten rid of these finishes. See you at Battlebowl!
Blonds’ match and the main event make this show a must-see. WCW may have been
drawing flies at this point in wrestling history, but their product wasn’t the
reason behind it. If there was only one thing I would have changed I’d have
gotten rid of these finishes. See you at Battlebowl!
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