WCW "WORLDWIDE WRESTLING" 6/17/1993
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World Championship Wrestling's "Worldwide Wrestling" TV Show
Episode Date: June 17, 1993
[Opening Scene]
The crowd erupts with cheers as the camera pans over the excited audience. The hosts, Lee Marshall, Scott Hudson, and "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko, stand in the ring, ready to kick off another thrilling episode.
Lee Marshall: Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to WCW's "Worldwide Wrestling"! We have an electrifying show lined up for you today, building on the intense rivalries from last week.
Scott Hudson: That's right, Lee. The stakes are high, and the wrestlers are ready to prove their mettle in the squared circle. Let's not waste any more time and dive right into the action!
Larry Zbyszko: Absolutely, Scott. There's no shortage of excitement in WCW, and today's episode will leave you at the edge of your seat.
[Segment 1: Confrontation]
WCW United States Champion Ricky Steamboat is in the ring to speak with Miss Hyatt when "Ravishing" Rick Rude interrupts.
Rick Rude: Steamboat, you stole the title I was forced to forfeit! You're nothing but a paper champion until you can pin my shoulders to the mat 1-2-3... and we both know you can't do that!
Ricky Steamboat: If you want to settle this, Rude, let's do it in the ring. Next week, you and I will face off for the WCW United States Championship.
[Segment 2: Match]
Match 1: Lord Steven Regal vs. Sgt. Craig Pittman.
Result: Lord Steven Regal secures the victory by forcing Sgt. Craig Pittman to submit to the Regal Stretch.
[Segment 3: Commentary]
WCW World Television Champion Johnny B. Badd joins the commentary team.
Johnny B. Badd: Regal's insults about the US prove he's just a jealous man. "Jealousy ain't pretty on his Lordship." He's just envious of my success!
[Segment 4: Commercial Break]
A commercial promoting WCW live events in Atlanta at the Omni, Macon, Valdosta, Charleston, Charlottesville, Asheville, and more.
[Segment 5: "Flair for the Gold"]
"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair hosts a special segment called "Flair for the Gold."
Ric Flair: Last week, Paul Orndorff called me out. Orndorff, you're a great wrestler, but I've won the World Heavyweight Championship 10 times, and that's why I am "The Man" in WCW. Join me and Fefe next week on "Flair for the Gold," and we can settle this man to man. In WCW, to be the man, you have to beat the man. And, Orndorff, you've never beaten 'the man.'
[Segment 6: Match]
Match 2: Avalanche vs. Don Muraco.
Result: Avalanche dominates the match and finishes off Don Muraco with an Avalanche splash in the corner.
[Segment 7: Avalanche Promo]
Avalanche grabs the microphone and cuts a furious promo.
Avalanche: I'm the toughest 'big man' in wrestling! Vader, if you have the guts to put the WCW World Heavyweight Championship on the line, I will squash you like a stinking bug! Let's see if you have the guts or if you're a stinkin' coward!
[Segment 8: Commercial Break]
A commercial promoting WCW live events in Atlanta at the Omni, Macon, Valdosta, Charleston, Charlottesville, Asheville, and more.
[Segment 9: Match]
Match 3: The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael P.S. Hayes and Jimmy 'Jam' Garvin) vs. The Andersons (Brad and Bryan Anderson).
Result: The Fabulous Freebirds secure the victory when Hayes hits the DDT on Brad Anderson.
[Segment 10: Freebirds Promo]
The Freebirds grab the microphone and cut a promo.
Michael P.S. Hayes: The boys are back in town! Steiners and Stud Stable, watch your backs. Sooner or later, you'll have to walk down Badstreet with the Freebirds.
Jimmy 'Jam' Garvin: It's not our fault we get all the attention. We make teams like the Steiners and Stud Stable look like chumps.
Michael P.S. Hayes: Steiners and Col. Parker may think we're running our mouths, but Jimmy and I are Freebirds. That's what we do. What's your excuse?
[Segment 11: Ricky Steamboat Promo]
Missy Hyatt informs WCW United States Champion Ricky Steamboat that a title bout against "Ravishing" Rick Rude has been signed for next week.
Ricky Steamboat: I'm glad, Missy. I'm a fighting champion, and I'll take down Rude and anyone else who thinks they deserve a shot at my title.
[Segment 12: Commercial Break]
A commercial promoting WCW live events in Atlanta at the Omni, Macon, Valdosta, Charleston, Charlottesville, Asheville, and more.
[Segment 13: Match]
Match 4: Cactus Jack vs. Ivan Koloff.
Result: Cactus Jack defeats former world heavyweight champion Ivan Koloff with the Double Arm DDT.
[Segment 14: Cactus Jack Promo]
Cactus Jack speaks with Missy Hyatt.
Cactus Jack: A lot of wrestlers called me crazy for picking a fight with Meng, but I can take a lot of punishment. Meng, if you want to rough up the wrestlers, give Cactus Jack a try because I'm the one person who will never say die. Bang Bang!
[Segment 15: Commercial Break]
A commercial promoting WCW live events in Atlanta at the Omni, Macon, Valdosta, Charleston, Charlottesville, Asheville, and more.
[Segment 16: Match]
Match 5: "Wildfire" Tommy Rich vs. The Masked Terrorist.
Result: Former NWA World Heavyweight Champion "Wildfire" Tommy Rich defeats The Masked Terrorist with the Thesz Press.
[Segment 17: Missy Hyatt Interviews Harley Race]
Missy Hyatt approaches WCW World Heavyweight Champion Vader's dressing room. Harley Race steps out.
Harley Race: Avalanche's comments from earlier have angered Vader, and that's a very bad thing for Avalanche. Vader demands to defend the WCW World Championship against him. Let's settle it next week.
[Segment 18: Announcers]
The hosts share their excitement about the possibility of Vader and Avalanche clashing. They recap the big moments from today's episode of "WCW Worldwide Wrestling" and sign off.
Lee Marshall: What an incredible episode, folks! We've witnessed intense confrontations and thrilling matches. Don't forget to tune in next week for more WCW action!
Scott Hudson: That's right, Lee. The battles are heating up, and the rivalries are reaching a boiling point. You won't want to miss it!
Larry Zbyszko: Stay tuned, wrestling fans, because WCW continues to deliver the best in sports entertainment. We'll see you next week!
Episode Date: June 17, 1993
[Opening Scene]
The crowd erupts with cheers as the camera pans over the excited audience. The hosts, Lee Marshall, Scott Hudson, and "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko, stand in the ring, ready to kick off another thrilling episode.
Lee Marshall: Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to WCW's "Worldwide Wrestling"! We have an electrifying show lined up for you today, building on the intense rivalries from last week.
Scott Hudson: That's right, Lee. The stakes are high, and the wrestlers are ready to prove their mettle in the squared circle. Let's not waste any more time and dive right into the action!
Larry Zbyszko: Absolutely, Scott. There's no shortage of excitement in WCW, and today's episode will leave you at the edge of your seat.
[Segment 1: Confrontation]
WCW United States Champion Ricky Steamboat is in the ring to speak with Miss Hyatt when "Ravishing" Rick Rude interrupts.
Rick Rude: Steamboat, you stole the title I was forced to forfeit! You're nothing but a paper champion until you can pin my shoulders to the mat 1-2-3... and we both know you can't do that!
Ricky Steamboat: If you want to settle this, Rude, let's do it in the ring. Next week, you and I will face off for the WCW United States Championship.
[Segment 2: Match]
Match 1: Lord Steven Regal vs. Sgt. Craig Pittman.
Result: Lord Steven Regal secures the victory by forcing Sgt. Craig Pittman to submit to the Regal Stretch.
[Segment 3: Commentary]
WCW World Television Champion Johnny B. Badd joins the commentary team.
Johnny B. Badd: Regal's insults about the US prove he's just a jealous man. "Jealousy ain't pretty on his Lordship." He's just envious of my success!
[Segment 4: Commercial Break]
A commercial promoting WCW live events in Atlanta at the Omni, Macon, Valdosta, Charleston, Charlottesville, Asheville, and more.
[Segment 5: "Flair for the Gold"]
"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair hosts a special segment called "Flair for the Gold."
Ric Flair: Last week, Paul Orndorff called me out. Orndorff, you're a great wrestler, but I've won the World Heavyweight Championship 10 times, and that's why I am "The Man" in WCW. Join me and Fefe next week on "Flair for the Gold," and we can settle this man to man. In WCW, to be the man, you have to beat the man. And, Orndorff, you've never beaten 'the man.'
[Segment 6: Match]
Match 2: Avalanche vs. Don Muraco.
Result: Avalanche dominates the match and finishes off Don Muraco with an Avalanche splash in the corner.
[Segment 7: Avalanche Promo]
Avalanche grabs the microphone and cuts a furious promo.
Avalanche: I'm the toughest 'big man' in wrestling! Vader, if you have the guts to put the WCW World Heavyweight Championship on the line, I will squash you like a stinking bug! Let's see if you have the guts or if you're a stinkin' coward!
[Segment 8: Commercial Break]
A commercial promoting WCW live events in Atlanta at the Omni, Macon, Valdosta, Charleston, Charlottesville, Asheville, and more.
[Segment 9: Match]
Match 3: The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael P.S. Hayes and Jimmy 'Jam' Garvin) vs. The Andersons (Brad and Bryan Anderson).
Result: The Fabulous Freebirds secure the victory when Hayes hits the DDT on Brad Anderson.
[Segment 10: Freebirds Promo]
The Freebirds grab the microphone and cut a promo.
Michael P.S. Hayes: The boys are back in town! Steiners and Stud Stable, watch your backs. Sooner or later, you'll have to walk down Badstreet with the Freebirds.
Jimmy 'Jam' Garvin: It's not our fault we get all the attention. We make teams like the Steiners and Stud Stable look like chumps.
Michael P.S. Hayes: Steiners and Col. Parker may think we're running our mouths, but Jimmy and I are Freebirds. That's what we do. What's your excuse?
[Segment 11: Ricky Steamboat Promo]
Missy Hyatt informs WCW United States Champion Ricky Steamboat that a title bout against "Ravishing" Rick Rude has been signed for next week.
Ricky Steamboat: I'm glad, Missy. I'm a fighting champion, and I'll take down Rude and anyone else who thinks they deserve a shot at my title.
[Segment 12: Commercial Break]
A commercial promoting WCW live events in Atlanta at the Omni, Macon, Valdosta, Charleston, Charlottesville, Asheville, and more.
[Segment 13: Match]
Match 4: Cactus Jack vs. Ivan Koloff.
Result: Cactus Jack defeats former world heavyweight champion Ivan Koloff with the Double Arm DDT.
[Segment 14: Cactus Jack Promo]
Cactus Jack speaks with Missy Hyatt.
Cactus Jack: A lot of wrestlers called me crazy for picking a fight with Meng, but I can take a lot of punishment. Meng, if you want to rough up the wrestlers, give Cactus Jack a try because I'm the one person who will never say die. Bang Bang!
[Segment 15: Commercial Break]
A commercial promoting WCW live events in Atlanta at the Omni, Macon, Valdosta, Charleston, Charlottesville, Asheville, and more.
[Segment 16: Match]
Match 5: "Wildfire" Tommy Rich vs. The Masked Terrorist.
Result: Former NWA World Heavyweight Champion "Wildfire" Tommy Rich defeats The Masked Terrorist with the Thesz Press.
[Segment 17: Missy Hyatt Interviews Harley Race]
Missy Hyatt approaches WCW World Heavyweight Champion Vader's dressing room. Harley Race steps out.
Harley Race: Avalanche's comments from earlier have angered Vader, and that's a very bad thing for Avalanche. Vader demands to defend the WCW World Championship against him. Let's settle it next week.
[Segment 18: Announcers]
The hosts share their excitement about the possibility of Vader and Avalanche clashing. They recap the big moments from today's episode of "WCW Worldwide Wrestling" and sign off.
Lee Marshall: What an incredible episode, folks! We've witnessed intense confrontations and thrilling matches. Don't forget to tune in next week for more WCW action!
Scott Hudson: That's right, Lee. The battles are heating up, and the rivalries are reaching a boiling point. You won't want to miss it!
Larry Zbyszko: Stay tuned, wrestling fans, because WCW continues to deliver the best in sports entertainment. We'll see you next week!
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