"WCW Monday Nitro" 2/1/97
Jan 30, 2016 14:01:20 GMT
Post by tlyne on Jan 30, 2016 14:01:20 GMT
“Monday Nitro”
Arena
Nashville, TN
2/1/87
Airs-Live on TNT
Tony Schiavone, Ric Flair, and Bobby Heenan open the show.
Schiavone, “Welcome to Nashville, TN! We have a great two hours of action for you. Lex Luger will be here, as will Ultimo Dragon. Jeff Jarrett will be in action. We also have a triple main event,Harlem Heat takes on The Texas Hangmen, and we have an International Lucha Title match, Rey Mysterio takes on Juventud Guerrera.”
Heenan, “O.K., Lex Luger is here, but Sting, and Hulk Hogan aren’t. We know the ‘Devil’s Triangle’ and Madusa are here. That doesn’t look good for Luger.”
Flair, “Brain, you may be right. Madusa, ‘Wooooo...The Devil Woman’!, has her men together, I don’t think Hogan, Sting, and Luger are on the same page.”
Schiavone, “We are going to get things underway with a rookie we saw at Superbrawl. Goldberg, is a former Georgia football player and a former Atlanta Falcon. Let’s go to Dave Penzer.”
Match #1
Bill Goldberg vs. Top Gun
Goldberg was so impressive at Superbrawl. Tonight he meets the masked man. Goldberg starts fast. He overwhelms Top Gun. Goldberg uses a spear and jackhammer for the win.
Winner-Bill Goldberg
Match #2
Ultimo Dragon vs. Ciclope
Ultimo Dragon as born in Japan, but trained in mexico. He is one of the most exciting men in wrestling. Ciclope is an experienced wrestler from Mexico. The match starts fast. Ciclope uses his “Rudo” style to hold his own with the Dragon. The match is closely contested, but the Dragon with the Dragon sleeper.
Winner-Ultimo Dragon
Gene Okerlund is with Madusa and the “Devil’s Triangle”.
Okerlund, “With me are the ‘Devil’s Triangle’ and Madusa. Madusa, the jockeying has begun for the World and US Titles. Your men are top contenders for both titles.”
Madusa, “THE top contenders Gene! We expect to leave Spring Stampede with both titles. Any of these three could defeat anyone in the business, and that includes Lex Luger, Sting, and especially Hulk Hogan! And Steiners, don’t you relax, we may want those World Tag Titles too!”
Okerlund, “These four are ready, and there is no doubt, they are united. Let’s Bam Bam Bigelow in action.”
Match #3
Bam Bam Bigelow w/Madusa, Sid Vicious and Big Van Vader vs. Joe Gomez
Ric Flair points out that all of the “Devil’s Triangle” is at ringside. The big man from Asbury Park goes after Gomez. Joe is very good young wrestler, and fights back. This is an excellent match. Gomez gets a two count, but Bigelow kicks out. Madusa shouts instructions. Bam Bam takes over and hits the reverse piledriver for the win.
Winner-Bam Bam Bigelow
Match #4
Lex Luger vs. Roadblock
Heenan, “Notice, Luger is by himself.” Luger takes on the big Roadblock. Luger uses his athleticism to control the big man. Lex drops Roadblock with a clothesline. He goes for a cover, but Roadblock. Luger then gets the big man up in the torture rack. Roadblock submits.
Winner-Lex Luger
Gene Okerlund is with Jeff Jarrett.
Okerlund, “Jeff Jarrett, second generation wrestler, you defeated Shane Douglas at Superbrawl. It seems the sky's the limit for you in WCW.”
Jarrett, “WCW is the best competition in wrestling, that’s what I want to face. I finished Douglas, now I’m hunting bigger game, and I’m going to get it!”
Okerlund, “Jeff Jarrett is moving up the ranks.”
Match #5
Jeff Jarrett vs. Joey Maggs
Jarrett stars fast. He is a great mat wrestler. He rolls up Maggs. Referee Jack Doane counts two, but Maggs kicks out. Jarrett goes for a sleeper hold. Joey gets to the ropes. Maggs Jarrett is in control, and wins with the figure four
Winner-Jeff Jarrett
Match #6
Texas Hangmen vs. Harlem Heat
The masked team has had success across the Midwest. Tonight they meet the rugged Harlem Heat. Killer and Stevie Ray open the match. Stevie has the size advantage, but Killer is a fighter. Killer hits a clothesline of the top rope, and gets a two count. Booker T breaks it up. This brings Psycho in and we have a pier six brawl. Referee Randy Anderson gets things sorted out, and the match continues. Both teams tsg in and out. Harlem Heat toss Psycho through the ropes. This allows them to use the Harlem drive by on Killer for the win.
Winners-Harlem Heat
Tony Schiavone, Ric Flair, and Bobby Heenan are at the announce position.
Schiavone, “Gentlemen, and that includes you Brain, we’ve had an exciting night of wrestling. Our next match features the International Lucha division. Jushin Liger defends the title against Juventud Guerrera. This will be a great match.
Heenan, “Juventud is a great young wrestler. He really is a threat to Liger’s Title. I could take him to the top, but it wouldn’t be cheap.”
Flair, “Brain, I couldn’t have said it better myself.”
Flair, “Brain, don’t you still owe me money from 1992?.”
Heenan, ‘Let’s get to the match. I want to see these two go at it.”
Match #7
International Lucha Championship
Rey Mysterio(Champion) vs. Juventud Guerrera
This will be a clash of fast paced styles. Juventud throws caution to the wind and flies around the ring. Mysterio matches him move for move. Guerrera hits a plancha, and goes a cover. Rey kicks out. The Champion adopts an even more high flying style, and now he is in control. Rey whips Juventud into the ropes and lands a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. He finishes things with a flying bodypress . Referee Nick Patrick raises Rey’s hand,
Winner-Rey Mysterio
Tony Schiavone, Ric Flair and Bobby Heenan close the show.
Schiavone, “What about that?”
Heenan, “The International Lucha Division is the most exciting thing I’ve ever seen.”
Schiavone, “Fans, we have big news about next week. Our main event will feature a tag team match, on one side, Big Van Vader and Sid Vicious, two members of the ‘Devil’s Triangle’, on the other side, Sting and Hulk Hogan!”
Flair, “We may just find out how united Sting, Luger, and Hogan are.”
Heenan, “I know the answer to that, Hulk Hogan is interested in Hulk Hogan, and he’ll sacrifice anyone to help him.”
Schiavone, “Maybe so Brain. Join us next week!”
Arena
Nashville, TN
2/1/87
Airs-Live on TNT
Tony Schiavone, Ric Flair, and Bobby Heenan open the show.
Schiavone, “Welcome to Nashville, TN! We have a great two hours of action for you. Lex Luger will be here, as will Ultimo Dragon. Jeff Jarrett will be in action. We also have a triple main event,Harlem Heat takes on The Texas Hangmen, and we have an International Lucha Title match, Rey Mysterio takes on Juventud Guerrera.”
Heenan, “O.K., Lex Luger is here, but Sting, and Hulk Hogan aren’t. We know the ‘Devil’s Triangle’ and Madusa are here. That doesn’t look good for Luger.”
Flair, “Brain, you may be right. Madusa, ‘Wooooo...The Devil Woman’!, has her men together, I don’t think Hogan, Sting, and Luger are on the same page.”
Schiavone, “We are going to get things underway with a rookie we saw at Superbrawl. Goldberg, is a former Georgia football player and a former Atlanta Falcon. Let’s go to Dave Penzer.”
Match #1
Bill Goldberg vs. Top Gun
Goldberg was so impressive at Superbrawl. Tonight he meets the masked man. Goldberg starts fast. He overwhelms Top Gun. Goldberg uses a spear and jackhammer for the win.
Winner-Bill Goldberg
Match #2
Ultimo Dragon vs. Ciclope
Ultimo Dragon as born in Japan, but trained in mexico. He is one of the most exciting men in wrestling. Ciclope is an experienced wrestler from Mexico. The match starts fast. Ciclope uses his “Rudo” style to hold his own with the Dragon. The match is closely contested, but the Dragon with the Dragon sleeper.
Winner-Ultimo Dragon
Gene Okerlund is with Madusa and the “Devil’s Triangle”.
Okerlund, “With me are the ‘Devil’s Triangle’ and Madusa. Madusa, the jockeying has begun for the World and US Titles. Your men are top contenders for both titles.”
Madusa, “THE top contenders Gene! We expect to leave Spring Stampede with both titles. Any of these three could defeat anyone in the business, and that includes Lex Luger, Sting, and especially Hulk Hogan! And Steiners, don’t you relax, we may want those World Tag Titles too!”
Okerlund, “These four are ready, and there is no doubt, they are united. Let’s Bam Bam Bigelow in action.”
Match #3
Bam Bam Bigelow w/Madusa, Sid Vicious and Big Van Vader vs. Joe Gomez
Ric Flair points out that all of the “Devil’s Triangle” is at ringside. The big man from Asbury Park goes after Gomez. Joe is very good young wrestler, and fights back. This is an excellent match. Gomez gets a two count, but Bigelow kicks out. Madusa shouts instructions. Bam Bam takes over and hits the reverse piledriver for the win.
Winner-Bam Bam Bigelow
Match #4
Lex Luger vs. Roadblock
Heenan, “Notice, Luger is by himself.” Luger takes on the big Roadblock. Luger uses his athleticism to control the big man. Lex drops Roadblock with a clothesline. He goes for a cover, but Roadblock. Luger then gets the big man up in the torture rack. Roadblock submits.
Winner-Lex Luger
Gene Okerlund is with Jeff Jarrett.
Okerlund, “Jeff Jarrett, second generation wrestler, you defeated Shane Douglas at Superbrawl. It seems the sky's the limit for you in WCW.”
Jarrett, “WCW is the best competition in wrestling, that’s what I want to face. I finished Douglas, now I’m hunting bigger game, and I’m going to get it!”
Okerlund, “Jeff Jarrett is moving up the ranks.”
Match #5
Jeff Jarrett vs. Joey Maggs
Jarrett stars fast. He is a great mat wrestler. He rolls up Maggs. Referee Jack Doane counts two, but Maggs kicks out. Jarrett goes for a sleeper hold. Joey gets to the ropes. Maggs Jarrett is in control, and wins with the figure four
Winner-Jeff Jarrett
Match #6
Texas Hangmen vs. Harlem Heat
The masked team has had success across the Midwest. Tonight they meet the rugged Harlem Heat. Killer and Stevie Ray open the match. Stevie has the size advantage, but Killer is a fighter. Killer hits a clothesline of the top rope, and gets a two count. Booker T breaks it up. This brings Psycho in and we have a pier six brawl. Referee Randy Anderson gets things sorted out, and the match continues. Both teams tsg in and out. Harlem Heat toss Psycho through the ropes. This allows them to use the Harlem drive by on Killer for the win.
Winners-Harlem Heat
Tony Schiavone, Ric Flair, and Bobby Heenan are at the announce position.
Schiavone, “Gentlemen, and that includes you Brain, we’ve had an exciting night of wrestling. Our next match features the International Lucha division. Jushin Liger defends the title against Juventud Guerrera. This will be a great match.
Heenan, “Juventud is a great young wrestler. He really is a threat to Liger’s Title. I could take him to the top, but it wouldn’t be cheap.”
Flair, “Brain, I couldn’t have said it better myself.”
Flair, “Brain, don’t you still owe me money from 1992?.”
Heenan, ‘Let’s get to the match. I want to see these two go at it.”
Match #7
International Lucha Championship
Rey Mysterio(Champion) vs. Juventud Guerrera
This will be a clash of fast paced styles. Juventud throws caution to the wind and flies around the ring. Mysterio matches him move for move. Guerrera hits a plancha, and goes a cover. Rey kicks out. The Champion adopts an even more high flying style, and now he is in control. Rey whips Juventud into the ropes and lands a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. He finishes things with a flying bodypress . Referee Nick Patrick raises Rey’s hand,
Winner-Rey Mysterio
Tony Schiavone, Ric Flair and Bobby Heenan close the show.
Schiavone, “What about that?”
Heenan, “The International Lucha Division is the most exciting thing I’ve ever seen.”
Schiavone, “Fans, we have big news about next week. Our main event will feature a tag team match, on one side, Big Van Vader and Sid Vicious, two members of the ‘Devil’s Triangle’, on the other side, Sting and Hulk Hogan!”
Flair, “We may just find out how united Sting, Luger, and Hogan are.”
Heenan, “I know the answer to that, Hulk Hogan is interested in Hulk Hogan, and he’ll sacrifice anyone to help him.”
Schiavone, “Maybe so Brain. Join us next week!”
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