WCW Television Results
By Steve Appenrodt
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Van Hammer pinned Sick Boy
A battle of former Flock members. I've said it before, but Van Hammer could compete with The Disciple for the most overpushed wrestler in the business. While Sick Boy is a decent developing talent, he's not nearly ready to carry Hammer to a watchable match. Sick Boy was given a little offense, but Van Hammer scored the victory after the Gordbuster.
Highlights were shown of Bischoff's arrest Monday night. While I acknowledge his overacting, this was a great segment.
Konnan defeated La Parka via submission after The Tequila Sunrise La Parka is one of the best, and Konnan is decent enough to be carried to a good match. While La Parka was great selling a Konnan angle, the whole match looked too choreographed. The major downside to Lucha Libre. La Parka was given a chance to show much, and he tapped out to The Tequila Sunrise.
Fit Finlay pinned Scotty Riggs
A decent match where both men got plenty of offense in. Neither men looked all that great, though. Finlay got the pin after he delived a Tombstone Piledriver.
WCW Cruiserweight Champion Billy Kidman pinned Kaz Hayashi Kidman's become one of the best workers in WCW, and Hayashi is developing great. When Ultimo Dragon trains you, he apparently trains you right. Mike Tenay acknowledged Hayashi's recent challenge to IWGP World Lightweight Champion Jushin Liger; this is what makes Tenay one of my favorites. Although Kidman has been getting a great crowd reaction lately, the fans were dead for this match. Hayashi hit Kidman with a Suicide Dive. The work here was solid; something just didn't click, though. Hayashi missed a Moonsault, which enabled Kidman to take the advantage. Hayashi retook the advantage, and hit Kidman with a Brianbuster. When Hayashi went for a flying bodypress, Kidman nailed him with a dropkick. At this point, the match took off. As Sonny Onno watched on from ringside, Kidman hit The Shooting Star Press for the victory. Onno attacked Hayashi after the match until Kidman made the save. While Onno sucks, his kicks do look cool. Kidman & Hayashi shook hands after the match. Started slow, but was very good near the end.
Ernest Miller put out an open challenge, and a "fan" from the stands charged the ring. Miller beat him down until security arrived. I don't know who the "fan" was, but I'm pretty certain it was no fan. If a fan really did charge the ring, WCW would never air it, especially on a taped show.
Chavo Guerrero Jr. pinned Prince Iaukai
Chavo really has to drop this Pepe/crazy gimmick. Chavo would dance around after getting some offense in. Chavo really has become a great worker, and he'll go far once he drops this lame gimmick. After a boring match, Chavo scored the victory after a cool looking Tornado DDT.
Tony Shiavonie interviewed Diamond Dallas Page. DDP claimed to be the underdog against Goldberg, but he also claimed to have the key to beat Goldberg. DDP said nothing new; he just promo'ed his upcoming main event.
Dean Malenko defeated Stevie Ray (w/Vincent) via Disqualification Michael Buffer introduced the participants. Stevie Ray is awful, the complete opposite of his far more talented brother. Of course, Vincent interfered to help Stevie Ray get the advantage. Malenko almost looked like a midget next to the huge Stevie Ray. Malenko sold for Stevie Ray most of the match, and Malenko's one of the few men good enough to make Stevie Ray's offense look halfway good. Stevie Ray almost can't even function competently in the ring. Malenko locked Stevie Ray in the Texas Cloverleaf, and Vincent and Scott Norton ran in for the DQ. The Horseman made the save, and the nWo fled the ring.
Arn Anderson told the crowd that Malenko was okay, and that Bischoff's goons were incompetent. Arn's interviews are logical and give the whole business credibility. Flair ripped on Bischoff some more, and then handed the mic to Malenko. It elevates Malenko when he's featured with the big boys.
Notes: Poor show. The only good match was the Kidman/Hayashi match. The
level of matches is almost as bad as WCW Saturday Night. The fans were DEAD for the entire show, which hurt the quality of the matches. It was nice to see The 4 Horseman, though.