Live from Baton Rouge, LA
Airdate: January 27, 1994
Attendance: 3,200 (1,600 paid)
“Mean” Gene Okerlund welcomes us to “Cajun country.” After
receiving word through his earpiece
receiving word through his earpiece
Okerlund introduces…Bobby “The Brain”
Heenan! Holy legendary hirings, Batman! Heenan was last seen getting thrown out
of an arena on WWF Monday Night RAW on 12/6/93. What a great grab by WCW!
Anyways, Okerlund compares Heenan to Tonya Harding with a “thin ice” joke. Heenan
joins Tony Schiavone at ringside to call the action.
Heenan! Holy legendary hirings, Batman! Heenan was last seen getting thrown out
of an arena on WWF Monday Night RAW on 12/6/93. What a great grab by WCW!
Anyways, Okerlund compares Heenan to Tonya Harding with a “thin ice” joke. Heenan
joins Tony Schiavone at ringside to call the action.
Match 1: Pretty
Wonderful (w/ the Assassin) versus Marcus Alexander Bagwell and Too Cold
Scorpio (w/ Teddy Long)
Wonderful (w/ the Assassin) versus Marcus Alexander Bagwell and Too Cold
Scorpio (w/ Teddy Long)
Highlights:
·
Tony mentioned that this is a #1 contender’s
match as the victors will face the Nasty Boys on the next episode of WCW Saturday
Night.
Tony mentioned that this is a #1 contender’s
match as the victors will face the Nasty Boys on the next episode of WCW Saturday
Night.
·
Stun gun by Roma on Bagwell. I wonder how “Stunning”
Steve Austin felt about that.
Stun gun by Roma on Bagwell. I wonder how “Stunning”
Steve Austin felt about that.
·
During the commercial break Roma received a
double shoulder block.
During the commercial break Roma received a
double shoulder block.
·
Scorpio attempted a superplex on Roma, but
Orndorff interfered.
Scorpio attempted a superplex on Roma, but
Orndorff interfered.
·
A pair of top-rope forearms to the back by Roma.
A pair of top-rope forearms to the back by Roma.
·
Tony mentioned that Heenan used to manage Orndorff.
Tony mentioned that Heenan used to manage Orndorff.
·
The new commissioner of WCW will be named later in the show.
The new commissioner of WCW will be named later in the show.
·
Second-rope elbow drop by Roma.
Second-rope elbow drop by Roma.
·
Orndorff leaped from the top rope only to eat
boot.
Orndorff leaped from the top rope only to eat
boot.
·
Hot tag to Bagwell.
Hot tag to Bagwell.
·
Missile dropkick by Bagwell.
Missile dropkick by Bagwell.
·
After the Assassin loaded Orndorff’s knee pad Roma
attempted to ram Bagwell’s head into it only to get rammed instead.
After the Assassin loaded Orndorff’s knee pad Roma
attempted to ram Bagwell’s head into it only to get rammed instead.
·
Bagwell made the cover and pinned Roma.
Bagwell made the cover and pinned Roma.
Rating: **
Summary: Not a
bad opener. Bagwell and Scorpio will face the Nasty Boys for the tag titles on Saturday.
bad opener. Bagwell and Scorpio will face the Nasty Boys for the tag titles on Saturday.
Match 2: Ice Train
versus Ron Simmons
versus Ron Simmons
Highlights:
·
This match was billed as the teacher (Simmons)
versus the student (Ice Train). Check out Simmons’ match (taped 12/13/93, aired
1/15/94)
against Scotty Riggs and the post-match interview.
This match was billed as the teacher (Simmons)
versus the student (Ice Train). Check out Simmons’ match (taped 12/13/93, aired
1/15/94)
against Scotty Riggs and the post-match interview.
·
Excellent powerslam by Ice Train.
Excellent powerslam by Ice Train.
·
After a second powerslam by Ice Train he missed
a shoulder block in the corner.
After a second powerslam by Ice Train he missed
a shoulder block in the corner.
·
Simmons rolled him up, hooked the tights, and
stole the victory.
Simmons rolled him up, hooked the tights, and
stole the victory.
Rating: ½*
Summary: While it
was a nice display of power wrestling by Ice Train his inexperience exposed him
here.
was a nice display of power wrestling by Ice Train his inexperience exposed him
here.
Call the hotline after the show to speak directly to “The
Brain!”
Brain!”
In a funny bit US champion “Stunning” Steve Austin is
dressed like Colonel Robert Parker while Parker wears a Hollywood Blonds
t-shirt and trunks. Additionally, in an effort to mock the no longer employed by
WCW Sid, the back of Parker’s t-shirt reads “Col. Parker rules the world.” Austin
uses a thick Southern accent to reveal that he has a manager’s license for
tonight.
dressed like Colonel Robert Parker while Parker wears a Hollywood Blonds
t-shirt and trunks. Additionally, in an effort to mock the no longer employed by
WCW Sid, the back of Parker’s t-shirt reads “Col. Parker rules the world.” Austin
uses a thick Southern accent to reveal that he has a manager’s license for
tonight.
Okerlund then introduces the new commissioner of WCW—Nick Bockwinkel.
WCW has now added a touch of class to its leadership.
WCW has now added a touch of class to its leadership.
Match 3 for the WCW
World TV title: Lord Steven Regal (champion w/ Sir William) versus “The
Natural” Dustin Rhodes
World TV title: Lord Steven Regal (champion w/ Sir William) versus “The
Natural” Dustin Rhodes
Highlights:
·
Speaking of class, Gordon Solie was the
play-by-play announcer for this match. It reminds me of my days of watching
Championship Wrestling from Florida back in the ‘80s.
Speaking of class, Gordon Solie was the
play-by-play announcer for this match. It reminds me of my days of watching
Championship Wrestling from Florida back in the ‘80s.
·
Superb European uppercut by Regal.
Superb European uppercut by Regal.
·
Gut-wrench suplex by Regal.
Gut-wrench suplex by Regal.
·
Lariat by Rhodes.
Lariat by Rhodes.
·
As Regal stalls outside the ring three minutes
remain in the time limit according to ring announcer Gary Michael Cappetta.
As Regal stalls outside the ring three minutes
remain in the time limit according to ring announcer Gary Michael Cappetta.
·
Some brawling by Rhodes woke up the crowd.
Some brawling by Rhodes woke up the crowd.
·
Flying lariat by Rhodes.
Flying lariat by Rhodes.
·
Flying dropkick by Rhodes got a 2 count.
Flying dropkick by Rhodes got a 2 count.
·
Plancha from the ramp into the ring by Rhodes
got another 2 count.
Plancha from the ramp into the ring by Rhodes
got another 2 count.
·
As Rhodes hit the bulldog time ran out on him.
As Rhodes hit the bulldog time ran out on him.
·
Time-limit draw. Regal remained the champion.
Time-limit draw. Regal remained the champion.
Rating: *1/2
Summary: Lots of
mat wrestling here, so your mileage may vary. Regal’s stalling made the draw
all the more obvious. Dustin Rhodes continues to underwhelm me since his feud
with Rick Rude ended.
mat wrestling here, so your mileage may vary. Regal’s stalling made the draw
all the more obvious. Dustin Rhodes continues to underwhelm me since his feud
with Rick Rude ended.
Okerlund interviews Aaron Neville. His interview is as
exciting as watching paint dry.
exciting as watching paint dry.
Don’t miss SuperBrawl IV on February 20. Its subtitle is “Double
Thundercage Live.”
Thundercage Live.”
Match 4 (non-title): The
Nasty Boys (w/ Missy Hyatt) versus Cactus jack and Maxx Payne
Nasty Boys (w/ Missy Hyatt) versus Cactus jack and Maxx Payne
Highlights:
·
Making sure she doesn’t have another wardrobe
malfunction Missy wore a halter top and jeans.
Making sure she doesn’t have another wardrobe
malfunction Missy wore a halter top and jeans.
·
Cappetta introduced Cactus Jack and Maxx Payne,
but they didn’t come through the curtain.
Cappetta introduced Cactus Jack and Maxx Payne,
but they didn’t come through the curtain.
·
After the commercial break Jack and Payne ran
through the crowd and ambushed the Nasty Boys from behind.
After the commercial break Jack and Payne ran
through the crowd and ambushed the Nasty Boys from behind.
·
The bell rung and Cactus Jack gave Knobbs a
Cactus clothesline.
The bell rung and Cactus Jack gave Knobbs a
Cactus clothesline.
·
After slamming Saggs on the concrete floor
Cactus Jack delivered a Cactus elbow to him.
After slamming Saggs on the concrete floor
Cactus Jack delivered a Cactus elbow to him.
·
Awkward cross-body block from Sags to Payne from
the top rope.
Awkward cross-body block from Sags to Payne from
the top rope.
·
Payne applied the Payne-killer to Knobbs, but
Saggs saved.
Payne applied the Payne-killer to Knobbs, but
Saggs saved.
·
Outside the ring Saggs demolished Payne with a
plastic chair shot.
Outside the ring Saggs demolished Payne with a
plastic chair shot.
·
With all four men in the ring Cactus Jack gave
both Nasty Boys a Cactus clothesline.
With all four men in the ring Cactus Jack gave
both Nasty Boys a Cactus clothesline.
·
Double-arm DDT on Knobbs by Cactus Jack.
Double-arm DDT on Knobbs by Cactus Jack.
·
Referee Randy Anderson was distracted by Payne
so Saggs delivered an elbow and placed Knobbs atop Jack.
Referee Randy Anderson was distracted by Payne
so Saggs delivered an elbow and placed Knobbs atop Jack.
·
However, Saggs was unable to leave the ring in a
timely fashion so Payne delivered his own elbow to Knobbs, draped Jack atop
him, and secured the pin!
However, Saggs was unable to leave the ring in a
timely fashion so Payne delivered his own elbow to Knobbs, draped Jack atop
him, and secured the pin!
Rating: **1/2
Summary: A
tremendous upset by a unique team. This was a bar room brawl type of match
minus weapons. More matches between these teams should they up the ante could
be quite intriguing.
tremendous upset by a unique team. This was a bar room brawl type of match
minus weapons. More matches between these teams should they up the ante could
be quite intriguing.
After the match Missy entered the ring but got kissed by
both Payne and Jack.
both Payne and Jack.
Okerlund plugs the hotline.
Next highlights of the match from WCW Saturday Night (taped 12/13/93,
aired 1/15/94) where
Pillman beat Austin in a non-title match are shown. Before Parker can place the
chicken head on Pillman with Austin’s assistance Dustin Rhodes rescues Pillman.
Next highlights of the match from WCW Saturday Night (taped 12/13/93,
aired 1/15/94) where
Pillman beat Austin in a non-title match are shown. Before Parker can place the
chicken head on Pillman with Austin’s assistance Dustin Rhodes rescues Pillman.
Match 5 (Loser wears
a chicken suit on WCW Saturday Night): “Flyin’” Brian Pillman versus Colonel
Robert Parker
a chicken suit on WCW Saturday Night): “Flyin’” Brian Pillman versus Colonel
Robert Parker
Highlights:
·
Pillman came to the ring with chicken from KFC. Schiavone
informed us that Parker’s picture was on the box.
Pillman came to the ring with chicken from KFC. Schiavone
informed us that Parker’s picture was on the box.
·
Fantastic dropkick from Pillman.
Fantastic dropkick from Pillman.
·
Pillman nailed Austin on the floor.
Pillman nailed Austin on the floor.
·
After Parker and Austin tried to take a walk
Pillman came after them. Austin charged but received a back drop on the ramp.
After Parker and Austin tried to take a walk
Pillman came after them. Austin charged but received a back drop on the ramp.
·
The Boss emerged from backstage to even the
odds.
The Boss emerged from backstage to even the
odds.
·
As the Boss attempted to corral Parker from exiting
over the steel railing Austin attacked Pillman in the ring.
As the Boss attempted to corral Parker from exiting
over the steel railing Austin attacked Pillman in the ring.
·
Austin gave Pillman the Stun Gun. Take that,
Roma!
Austin gave Pillman the Stun Gun. Take that,
Roma!
·
Parker attempted a double axe-handle from the
second rope but ate a right hand to the mid-section instead.
Parker attempted a double axe-handle from the
second rope but ate a right hand to the mid-section instead.
·
After Pillman climbed to the top rope Austin
knocked him down since referee Nick Patrick was detained by the Boss.
After Pillman climbed to the top rope Austin
knocked him down since referee Nick Patrick was detained by the Boss.
·
The Boss chased Austin back through the curtain.
As Parker begged Austin to return Pillman rolled him up and pinned him.
The Boss chased Austin back through the curtain.
As Parker begged Austin to return Pillman rolled him up and pinned him.
Rating: *
Summary: This wasn’t a bad comedy match, but it
wasn’t the blow-off match that the Hollywood Blonds deserved either.
wasn’t the blow-off match that the Hollywood Blonds deserved either.
Tony shills SuperBrawl IV on PPV. Two cage matches are
scheduled: WCW World Champion Ric Flair will defend his title against former
champion Vader as well as a six-man match.
scheduled: WCW World Champion Ric Flair will defend his title against former
champion Vader as well as a six-man match.
Match 6 (Elimination
tag team match): WCW World Champion “Nature Boy” Ric Flair and Sting versus WCW
International World Champion “Ravishing” Rick Rude and Vader (w/ Harley Race)
tag team match): WCW World Champion “Nature Boy” Ric Flair and Sting versus WCW
International World Champion “Ravishing” Rick Rude and Vader (w/ Harley Race)
Highlights:
·
Bockwinkel joined Tony and Bobby on commentary.
The former AWA World champion reunited with his former manager! I’m certain the
commentary will be much more classy and distinguished from this point forward.
Bockwinkel joined Tony and Bobby on commentary.
The former AWA World champion reunited with his former manager! I’m certain the
commentary will be much more classy and distinguished from this point forward.
·
Buffer rumbled.
Buffer rumbled.
·
Vader military-pressed Sting then dropped him
throat-first on the top rope.
Vader military-pressed Sting then dropped him
throat-first on the top rope.
·
Vader attempted a second-rope sunset flip but
Sting dropped on top of him instead of going down.
Vader attempted a second-rope sunset flip but
Sting dropped on top of him instead of going down.
·
Sting gave Vader a release German suplex. Amazing!
Sting gave Vader a release German suplex. Amazing!
·
After a commercial break Rude applied the bear
hug to Sting.
After a commercial break Rude applied the bear
hug to Sting.
·
After Flair tagged in he hit a double axe-handle
from the top rope to Rude followed by an inverted atomic drop.
After Flair tagged in he hit a double axe-handle
from the top rope to Rude followed by an inverted atomic drop.
·
Vader tagged in and gave Flair an avalanche.
Vader tagged in and gave Flair an avalanche.
·
Vader bomb.
Vader bomb.
·
Superplex by Vader.
Superplex by Vader.
·
In an effort to injure the World Champion Vader gave
Flair a top-rope superplex causing Flair to scream in agony.
In an effort to injure the World Champion Vader gave
Flair a top-rope superplex causing Flair to scream in agony.
·
Vader mounted the top rope again, but Sting
pulled Flair out of harm’s way.
Vader mounted the top rope again, but Sting
pulled Flair out of harm’s way.
·
DDT by Rude to Sting.
DDT by Rude to Sting.
·
Outside the ring Vader attempted to use a chair,
but Bockwinkel exercised his power by putting a stop to it.
Outside the ring Vader attempted to use a chair,
but Bockwinkel exercised his power by putting a stop to it.
·
As Cappetta announced that Flair and Vader have
been eliminated Vader yelled “SHIT!” right in front of the camera. So much for
family-friendly. Oops.
As Cappetta announced that Flair and Vader have
been eliminated Vader yelled “SHIT!” right in front of the camera. So much for
family-friendly. Oops.
·
Flair received assistance returning to the dressing
room.
Flair received assistance returning to the dressing
room.
·
Top rope clothesline by Sting.
Top rope clothesline by Sting.
·
After perching on the top rope Rude landed a
forearm to the back.
After perching on the top rope Rude landed a
forearm to the back.
·
Rude then bored the crowd with an extended
reverse chinlock.
Rude then bored the crowd with an extended
reverse chinlock.
·
After copious amounts of time putting the crowd
(and me) to sleep Sting gave Rude the electric chair.
After copious amounts of time putting the crowd
(and me) to sleep Sting gave Rude the electric chair.
·
Sting hit knees attempting a splash off the
ropes.
Sting hit knees attempting a splash off the
ropes.
·
Sting blocked a Rude Awakening then gave one to
Rude.
Sting blocked a Rude Awakening then gave one to
Rude.
·
He then reversed a tombstone and hit one of his
own.
He then reversed a tombstone and hit one of his
own.
·
After hitting an incredible top rope splash
Sting pinned Rude.
After hitting an incredible top rope splash
Sting pinned Rude.
Rating: ***
Summary: While quite entertaining the match lacked
a certain something. The elimination rule appeared to be
botched/rushed/whatever in an effort to reduce the participant count to two. I
realize this match was set up as a prelude to the cage matches at SuperBrawl,
but it left something to be desired. Another factor in the match was the
absence of Rude’s workrate. It appears that he was just satisfied becoming a
World Champion because he didn’t put forth a ton of effort while being
champion. On the other hand, at least WCW sent the fans home happy.
a certain something. The elimination rule appeared to be
botched/rushed/whatever in an effort to reduce the participant count to two. I
realize this match was set up as a prelude to the cage matches at SuperBrawl,
but it left something to be desired. Another factor in the match was the
absence of Rude’s workrate. It appears that he was just satisfied becoming a
World Champion because he didn’t put forth a ton of effort while being
champion. On the other hand, at least WCW sent the fans home happy.
Conclusion: Bobby Heenan’s introduction to WCW was the
only historically significant portion of the show. While Clash XXVI attempted
to promote SuperBrawl it only accomplished so much. Conversely the promotion of
the January 29th edition of WCW Saturday Night was tremendously
strong with the offerings of seeing Colonel Parker in a chicken suit,
Bagwell/Scorpio getting another title shot, and a bout between Johnny B. Badd
and Shanghai Pierce where Pierce lost his mask. Unless you’re a die-hard
WCW fan like me take a pass on this show and fast-forward to SuperBrawl IV. See
you soon with its review!
only historically significant portion of the show. While Clash XXVI attempted
to promote SuperBrawl it only accomplished so much. Conversely the promotion of
the January 29th edition of WCW Saturday Night was tremendously
strong with the offerings of seeing Colonel Parker in a chicken suit,
Bagwell/Scorpio getting another title shot, and a bout between Johnny B. Badd
and Shanghai Pierce where Pierce lost his mask. Unless you’re a die-hard
WCW fan like me take a pass on this show and fast-forward to SuperBrawl IV. See
you soon with its review!
TV Rating: 3.50
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