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Category: WCW ’97

1997 WCW

WCW Nitro: February 24, 1997
on April 12, 2020April 12, 2020 by ckpunk

WCW Nitro: February 24, 1997

  • Dark Match: Joe Gomez defeated Hugh Morrus
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    Joe Gomez wins by pinfall
  • Dark Match: Pat Tanaka defeated Ultimate Dragon
  • Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge & Rocco Rock) defeated Jeff Jarrett & Steve McMichael
  • Jim Duggan defeated Galaxy
  • Hugh Morrus defeated Joe Gomez
  • Ice Train defeated La Parka
  • Faces of Fear (The Barbarian & Meng) defeated Eddie Guerrero & Chris Jericho
  • Rey Mysterio Jr. defeated Juventud Guerrera
  • Prince Iaukea (c) defeated Pat Tanaka to retain the WCW World Television Championship
  • The Ultimo Dragon defeated Dean Malenko via disqualification
  • Diamond Dallas Page vs. Dave Taylor ended in a No Contest
  • Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray) vs. Lex Luger & The Giant ended in a No Contest

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WCW Nitro: February 17, 1997
on April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 by ckpunk

WCW Nitro: February 17, 1997

  • Rey Mysterio Jr. defeated Super Calo
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    Rey Mysterio wins by pinfall
  • Steve McMichael defeated Hugh Morrus (4:21)
  • Dean Malenko (c) defeated Robbie Brookside to retain the WCW World Cruiserweight Championship (2:54)
  • Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge & Rocco Rock) defeated The Amazing French Canadians (Jacques Rougeau & Carl Ouelett) (w/ Col. Robert Parker) (4:46)
  • Prince Iaukea defeated Lord Steven Regal (c) to win the WCW World Television Championship (3:32)
  • Randy Anderson defeated Nick Patrick (0:43)
  • Chris Benoit (w/ Woman) defeated Road Block (2:30)
  • Kevin Sullivan (w/ Jacqueline & Jimmy Hart) defeated Doc Dean (3:20)
  • Eddie Guerrero (c) defeated Konnan by disqualification to retain the WCW United States Championship (6:04)
  • The Giant defeated Top Gun & Johnny Swinger in a Two On One Handicap Match (0:40)
  • Chris Jericho defeated Jeff Jarrett (2:30)

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WCW Nitro: February 10, 1997
on April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 by ckpunk

WCW Nitro: February 10, 1997

  • Dean Malenko CW defeated Eddie Guerrero US by Count Out in a WCW United States Championship Title Vs. WCW World Cruiserweight Championship Match (4:57)
  • Konnan defeated Bobby Eaton (1:22)
  • The Giant defeated Ron Powers
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    The Giant wins by pinfall
  • The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner) defeated High Voltage (Kenny Kaos & Robbie Rage) (4:30)
  • The Outsiders (Kevin Nash & Scott Hall) (c) (w/ Syxx) defeated The Extreme (Ace Darling & Devon Storm) to retain the WCW World Tag Team Championship (1:27)
  • Lord Steven Regal (c) vs. Rey Misterio Jr. ended in a Time Limit Draw in a WCW World Television Championship Match (6:56)
  • Kevin Sullivan (w/ Jacqueline & Jimmy Hart) defeated Maverick Wild (2:13)
  • Hugh Morrus defeated Alex Wright (2:27)
  • Chris Benoit & Steve McMichael (w/ Debra & Woman) defeated Jeff Jarrett & Chavo Guerrero Jr. (4:01)

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WCW Nitro: February 3, 1997
on April 7, 2020April 19, 2020 by ckpunk

WCW Nitro: February 3, 1997

  • Hollywood Hogan promo
  • Rey Mendoza Jr. vs. The Ultimo Dragon (w/ Sonny Onoo)
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    The Ultimo Dragon wins by pinfall
  • Billy Kidman vs. Glacier defeated
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    Glacier wins by pinfall
  • Ice Train (w/ Teddy Long) vs. La Parka
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    Ice Train wins by pinfall
  • Horseman promo
  • Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray) (w/ Sister Sherri) vs. The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner)
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    ended in a double DQ
  • Dean Malenko vs. Mike Enos
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    Dean Malenko wins by pinfall
  • Diamond Dallas Page vs. The Renegade
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    Diamond Dallas Page wins by pinfall
  • Alex Wright vs. Super Calo
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    Alex Wright wins by pinfall
  • Chris Benoit (w/ Woman) vs. Konnan (w/ Jimmy Hart)
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    Konnan wins by DQ
  • Jeff Jarrett vs. Steve McMichael (w/ Debra McMichael)
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    Jeff Jerrett wins by count out

Editors’ Comments / Rating

Compared to: https://www.ckpunk.com/wwf-raw-february-3-1997/

C. K. Punk:

My rating:

Acting: 2
Commentating: 3
Match Excitement: 3
Production Quality: 4
Story: 3

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WCW Nitro: January 27, 1997
on March 10, 2020April 7, 2020 by ckpunk

WCW Nitro: January 27, 1997

  • The Faces Of Fear (Meng & The Barbarian) vs. The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner)
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    The Steiner Brothers win by pinfall
  • The Giant vs. Road Block
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    The Giant wins by pinfall
  • WCW United States Championship Match:Eddie Guerrero vs. Jeff Jarrett
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    Jeff Jarrett wins by DQ
  • Billy Pearl vs. The Ultimo Dragon
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    The Ultimo Dragon wins by pinfall
  • Lex Luger vs. Ron Powers
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    Lex Luger wins by submission
  • The Amazing French Canadians (Jacques Rougeau & Carl Ouelette) vs. Arn Anderson & Steve McMichael
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    Arn Anderson & Steve McMichael win by pinfall
  • WCW World Tag Team Championship: The Extreme (Ace Darling & Devon Storm) vs. The Outsiders (Scott Hall & Kevin Nash)
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    The Outsiders win by pinfall
  • Joe Gomez vs. Kevin Sullivan
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    Kevin Sullivan wins by pinfall
  • WCW World Cruiserweight Championship: Dean Malenko vs. Jerry Flynn
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    Dean Malenko wins by submission
  • Chris Benoit vs. Hugh Morrus
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    Hugh Morrus wins by pinfall
  • WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match: The Giant vs. Hulk Hogan
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    The Giant wins by DQ

Editors’ Comments / Rating

Compared to: https://www.ckpunk.com/wwf-raw-january-27-1997/

C. K. Punk: Another awesome episode of Nitro. Superior production to the WWF Raw episode. Good mix of story/drama along with matches. Story line is multidimensional and more going on than what RAW has,

Thoughts:

  • Eric Bischoff was playing a jerk boss this episode, and seems pretty reminiscent of how Vince McMahon will end up being on Raw. Very similar angle.
  • More example how the 90’s were awesome and we were fine with being politically correct. Commentators comment: “That’s why you should keep them in the kitchen”, if reference to Debra Marshall.
  • Rick flair I still find to be super annoying.
  • WCW has a lot of championship matches, especially when compare to RAW. Also, WCW has some pretty short matches. I suppose this makes it a bit more realistic.

My rating:

Acting: 3
Commentating: 3
Match Excitement: 3
Production Quality: 4
Story: 4

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WCW Nitro: January 20, 1997
on March 9, 2020March 26, 2020 by ckpunk

WCW Nitro: January 20, 1997

  • Alex Wright vs. Chris Jericho
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    Chris Jericho wins by pinfall
  • nWo Sting vs. Scotty Riggs
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    Scotty Riggs wins by DQ
  • Arn Anderson & Steve McMichael vs. Eddie Guerrero & Jeff Jarrett
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    Arn Anderson & Steve McMichael win by DQ
  • WCW World Cruiserweight Championship: Dean Malenko vs. The Ultimo Dragon
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    The Ultimo Dragon wins by pinfall
  • WCW World Television Championship: Jacques Rougeau vs. Lord Steven Regal
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    Lord Steven Regal win by DQ
  • Chris Benoit vs. Kevin Sullivan
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    Kevin Sullivan wins by pinfall
  • Carl Ouelette vs. Jim Duggan
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    Jim Duggan wins by pinfall
  • Dave Taylor vs. Masahiro Chono
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    Masahiro Chono wins by submission
  • Booker T vs. Scott Hall defeated
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    Scott Hall wins by pinfall
  • Lex Luger vs. Stevie Ray
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    Lex Luger wins by submission
  • **Dark Match** WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match: Hollywood Hogan vs. Lex Luger
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    Lex Luger wins by DQ

Editors’ Comments / Rating

Compared to: https://www.ckpunk.com/wwf-raw-january-20-1997/

C. K. Punk: Another enjoyable WCW nitro. My thoughts:

  • Macho Man sitting in the ring was humorous to an extent, but lacked a realistic ending. Sting being able to shove him around with the bat and then both just walk way doesn’t make a lot of sense to me an was anticlimactic.
  • When Stevie Ray came out announcer made comment:” didn’t this guy just get beat up…oh this is the other one”. Funny moment, and he was obviously referring to the “other” tag team partner, in today’s politically correct culture, I doubt a comment like this would fly well.
  • Commentator made a reference to a “bogus Sting” when the nWo Sting came out. I am new to WCW and am not very familiar with this story line, but, it is apparent that there is the real Sting and a fake Sting. The commentators have been playing along as if they believed Sting really did join the nWo, or at least were not sure. This comment seems out of place, so I am wondering if commentator slipped up here?

My rating:

Acting: 3
Commentating: 3
Match Excitement: 3
Production Quality: 4
Story: 3

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WCW Nitro: January 13, 1997
on March 9, 2020March 26, 2020 by ckpunk

WCW Nitro: January 13, 1997

  • Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. Mr. JL
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    Chavo Guerrero Jr. wins by pinfall
  • Jim Duggan vs. Super Calo ended in a no contest
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    ended in no contest
  • Chris Jericho vs. Sgt. Craig Pittman
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    Chris Jericho wins by pinfall
  • Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray) (w/ Sister Sherri) vs. High Voltage (Kenny Kaos & Robbie Rage)
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    Harlem Heat wins by pinfall
  • Diamond Dallas Page vs. Mark Starr
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    Diamond Dallas Page wins by pinfall
  • Dean Malenko vs. Eddie Guerrero
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    Dean Malenko wins by pinfall
  • Konnan (w/ Jimmy Hart) vs. Super Calo
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    Konnan wins by pinfall
  • Chris Benoit (w/ Woman) vs. Jeff Jarrett
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    Jeff Jarrett wins by pinfall
  • Billy Kidman vs. Scotty Riggs
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    Scotty Riggs wins by pinfall
  • Lex Luger vs. Rick Fuller
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    Lex Luger wins by submission
  • Arn Anderson vs. Rick Steiner (w/ Scott Steiner)
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    Rick Steiner by count-out
  • The Giant vs.Hulk Hogan (w/ Ted Dibiase)
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    The Giant wins by DQ

Editors’ Comments / Rating:

Compared to: https://www.ckpunk.com/wwf-raw-january-13-1997/

C. K. Punk:

My rating:

Acting:3
Commentating: 3
Match Excitement: 3
Production Quality: 4
Story: 4

Erock:

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WCW Nitro: January 6, 1997
on March 9, 2020March 26, 2020 by ckpunk

WCW Nitro: January 6, 1997

  • Beautiful Bobby vs. Glacier
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    Glacier wins by pinfall
  • Big Bubba vs. Konnan
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    Konnan wins
  • Jim Duggan vs. Lord Steven Regal
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    Time-limit draw
  • Hugh Morrus vs. Jim Powers
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    Hugh Morrus wins
  • Psychosis vs. Rey Mysterio Jr.
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    Rey Mysterio Jr. wins
  • Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. The Taskmaster
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    The Taskmaster wins
  • WCW United States Heavyweight Championship: Alex Wright vs. Eddie Guerrero
    Show Result
    Eddie Guerrero wins
  • The Amazing French Canadians vs. Harlem Heat
    Show Result
    Harlem heat wins
  • Lex Luger vs. Meng
    Show Result
    Lex Luger wins

Editors’ Comments / Rating

Compared to: https://www.ckpunk.com/wwf-raw-january-6-1997/

C. K. Punk: I first got into wrestling back in 1997, watching primarily Monday Night Raw. I am surprised to see how “raw” (no pun intended) the production quality is on this compared to what I remember for the RAW is WAR format. I suspect that this will improve a lot when RAW goes to 2 hour format and especially the RAW is WAR theme. For right now, WCW has a large edge in production quality over WWF.

I must say that I am overall impressed at the production quality of WCW, especially when considering its WWF counterpart. There is a good balance of drama and matches, as well as match variety. This is literally the first time I watched more than a couple minutes of a WCW Nitro episode, let alone the full two hours. Some various thoughts here:

  • I find Rick Flair very annoying. His “woooooo” every few words is obnoxious.
  • Commentary was overall good, but it did get a bit silly towards the latter part with the bickering and the intentional long, convoluted statements.
  • Surprised to see Hulk/Hollywood hogan as heel. Also, does he paint his unshaven portion of his beard black?

My rating:

Acting: 3
Commentating: 3
Match Excitement: 3
Production Quality: 3
Story: 3

Erock:

My rating:

Acting: 3
Commentating: 3
Match Excitement: 4
Production Quality: 4
Story: 4

 

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Production Quality
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Story
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