- From what it looks like, WCW has all but cancelled the {Pro}, according to mails I have been getting from some of my readers. It's a damn shame, but my guess is that WCW doesn't want to pay production costs for two recap shows, (Worldwide is going "magazine" format next week.) so one had to be scrapped. In any case, I will be doing the "taped" Thunder reports. Don't worry, you'll still feel the warmth of Bill's presence for the live shows.
- On to the mailbag we go. Just a word of warning, it's gonna be a long one this week. For my columns, at least. :)
- Barry P., known to many as the Curator of the Lodi Page, has some advice for Lance Hooper:
- Regarding this week in WCW Motorsports...maybe they should just let Lance Hooper drive the Sting monster truck. It doesn't seem to be working with his NASCAR car.
- I think ANYTHING on ESPN2 would be more in his league.
- Venis108 writes in about the undisputed master of The Garvin Stomp, Ronnie Garvin:
- I don't know if you care, but..
This is about Ronny Garvin, this is the what he's up to these days. Garvin works with my grandpa on airplanes, I think he flys them, but my grandpa told me that Garvin is going in for surgery on his shoulder, he said it was from when he was a wrestler, I think he said something about hurting a rotator cuff or something so Garvin wont be able to fly for like a week or something. Also, he tells me that Garvin owns or runs or something like that a car dealership. Just though you'd like to know.
- Larin E. Amos gives the word about the "other" Garvin, Jimmy:
- As far as I know, Jimmy Garvin is an airline pilot based in Florida, I can't tell you what airline he's with.
- Finally, Bill Fluty gives his eulogy on WCW {Pro}:
- Aldo, I have no idea what has or will happen to {Pro}. I assume since
WorldWide is going to the highlight format, {Pro} has become expendable.
One can only hope we will get to see one or two "WorldWide Exclusives"
of the same caliber we've come to love from {Pro} and the late Main
Event (RIP). Admittedly, I've a soft spot for the jobbers and undercard
guys who labor in obscurity, save for their one moment in the spotlight
on shows such as {Pro}. Be it an upset by Joey Maggs or an unexpected
win by Disorderly Conduct or the Armstrongs, {Pro} has always been a
favorite. I am truly sorry to see it pass on. I'm probably demented,
but there's a certain rush when you see Judo Suwa and Sumo Fuji in the
ring, and the camera pans to the entranceway and Discorderly Conduct
struts out!
I just wanted to let you know I've enjoyed the efforts of
yourself and those before who have reported on {Pro} during 1998 as it
went into syndication and was no longer available on TBS. I appreciate
the time and effort in keeping this certifiable {Pro}aholic up to snuff
on the latest jobber wins. But beyond any fans such as myself, these
guys will really miss {Pro}: Johnny Swinger, Villano IV & V, High
Voltage, Disorderly Conduct, Jim Powers, Bobby Eaton, Jerry Flynn, Buddy
Lee Parker, Lenny Lane, and more. These guys may never get another win
on TV! (I left off Joey Maggs, 'cause I'm not sure he's still with WCW,
Hard Work Bobby Walker, as he's in litigation -- perhaps they should
have teamed him with Ric Flair. How does The 2 Litigants sound? Not
quite like the The 4 Horsemen, eh?, and the Armstrongs, as they've just won
a match for the second straight week on WCW Saturday Night and may no
longer qualify for official enhancement talent status). Anyway, thanks.
Another era has passed. Cue "Taps"...
- Before I go into the report, I just want to comment on what Mr. Fluty
said. I remember the old days of the Disney-MGM tapings when {Pro} and Worldwide
were based on actual angles. I still remember vividly Barry Windham breaking
"Stunning" Steve Austin's ankle while Dustin Rhodes held Brian Pillman at bay.
I also remember Windham turning heel on Dustin when they lost the tag team belts
to Ricky Steamboat and Shane Douglas.
Even today, {Pro} and Worldwide had its share of good matches. While
most of them were crap like Horowitz/Super Calo, you had some matches with guys
like Ultimo Dragon, Doc Dean, and Lenny Lane putting on outstanding performances
for the free audiences at Universal Studios. One point that seems to be lost
on the WCW Staff is that shows like the {Pro} and Worldwide are probably the
ONLY chance a rookie or low-carder will have a chance to show off his wares.
Sure, you got the Saturday Night show, but the amount of jobbers that WCW
has under its belt appears to be about the same as the number of "pushed" wrestlers.
Yes, I meant for the quotes to be there, but that's another story. :)
Anyway, there just isn't enough time for everyone with only Saturday Night
to work with for showcasing lower talent.
My driving point is that you got a lot of guys like Doc, Lane, Norman
Smiley, Chris Adams, the Armstrongs, etc. that can put on a hell of a show.
Since these guys are not "name-recognizable," you need to put them on a program
suited for lesser talent. Unfortunately, with the {Pro} seemingly cancelled
and Worldwide in the recap format, it's just another blow to the guys in the
back who are still waiting for their big break. One can only hope that
the Universal tapings come back even in a limited format so those one or two
exclusives Worldwide might have would show the WCW fan that a guy like
Bobby Blaze can compete where the big boys play.
In any case, it's been a pleasure covering these last three months
of the {Pro} for you, the DDT Digest reader, and I hope I can continue my
"tradition" for the Thunder show. As Mills Lane would say, "Let's get it on!"
- Opening montage for Thunder.
- If you notice, they show Hogan and Bischoff TWICE while the other
seven wrestlers featured get one appearance. Talk about ego.
- And we are NOT live for two hours of Thunder!
- Cut to the announcer's booth:
- Tony Schiavone says we have a big World Heavyweight Title bout in
Goldberg vs. Raven.
- Lee Marshall talks about Goldberg knowing all about Raven's Rules
when he beat Raven for the U.S. Title long ago.
- Match #1: Diamond Dallas Page vs. Lodi
- DDP makes a rare opening match appearance by going through the aisles
to his right upon entering the ring.
- As DDP does his crowd point/Diamond signal, a voice looms through the PA:
"You're getting banged!"
- Lodi appears with a sign that says a similar message. He'll be DDP's
tackling dummy tonight.
- Lodi holds DDP responsible for ruining his life.
- Lodi says that DDP brought Saturn into WCW and Saturn ruined Lodi's life.
- Because of this, Lodi is going to ruin DDP's life.
- Lodi: "Who's next? You're next!"
- With this, DDP dives onto Lodi on the outside and the bell rings.
- DDP flings Lodi back into the ring, but Lodi counters with two double
axehandles.
- Lodi chokes DDP in the ropes.
- DDP starts to mount a comeback with fisticuffs and a discus punch.
- DDP applies a gutbuster on Lodi and flashes the Diamond Cutter signal.
- DDP in total control.
- DDP whips Lodi into the corner and as Lodi rebounds, he gets hit the Diamond
Cutter for the win!
- YOUR WINNER: Diamond Dallas Page via Diamond Cutter in 1:33.
- They announce Jerry Flynn and Mike Enos being here along with Wrath.
Hoo boy....
- Match #2: Jerry Flynn vs. Mike Enos
- Oh no. It's "Swamp Foot" Jerry Flynn. (Courtesy of Wade.)
- He'll be taking on "From Beverly Brother To This?!?" Mike Enos.
- Although the announcing team doesn't mention it, this matchup reeks heavily of the pungent odor that is the WCW Open Door Policy.
- They hype the Hogan/Warrior match as the bell rings.
- A lockup to start followed by some stalling.
- Another lockup and Flynn pushes Enos to the corner.
- What looked to be a clean break was an opportunity for Flynn to hit a
spinwheel kick in the corner, which he did.
- Some more kicks by The Karate Kid followed by a hamstring stretch, using Enos' neck as leverage.
- An enziguri by Enos sends Flynn to the floor.
- Enos follows with an axehandle and takes down Flynn.
- Enos picks up Flynn and hot-shots him across the top rope, sending him outside.
- Enos goes outside and chases Flynn back into the ring. You know what happens next.
- Flynn drops the knee on a fallen Enos.
- Flynn whips Enos and lands an elbow.
- Flynn tries another whip but Enos catches him for a powerslam.
- As Enos has the advantage, the crowd points to the entryway.
- It's Scott Hall!
- As Hall makes his way down the main aisle, Enos shows his frustration.
- Hall's shirt reads -- "Diamond Club, Orlando, FL."
- Both men act confused as Hall enters the ring and grabs a mic.
- Hall: "Hey, yo! It's survey time in Norfolk!"
- Flynn tries to talk some sense into Hall, but ends up getting decked.
- With this, the bell sounds and the match is ended in what should be Flynn winning by DQ, but the referee did not raise anyone's hand.
- Therefore, I assume this match is a no-contest.
- Hall taunts Enos, which eggs him on.
- Enos attacks Hall, but this is quickly put to rest.
- Hall lays some hands on Enos and applies the Outsider's Edge.
- Flynn gets an Edge, too, which is probably the only spot that makes this segment bearable.
- Hall continues his survey, in which the crowd boos both WCW and the nWo.
- Does this mean that if Hall took a vote for the WWF, they'd cheer? Just wondering.
- Sub-survey: nWo-black gets heavy boos while that lame Wolfpac gets cheers up the ass.
- Hall says the Wolfpac brings to mind one big bad goof Kevin Nash.
- Hall is sick of Nash telling him what to do.
- Hall has lots of bosses, but Nash ain't one of them,
- Hall will fight Nash, but on his own terms.
- Hall says Nash can meet him "down there" as Vincent chats with him.
- YOUR WINNER: Match was ruled a No-Contest at 4:44.
- An ad for the new WCW Mastercard, "the hottest wrestling card in history."
- Match #3: Kanyon vs. Riggs
- Finally, someone with wrestling ability. It's Kanyon.
- Tony Schiavone says he will be facing Riggs.
- I like Kanyon's new music. However, his old theme as Mortis was better, I think.
- After, what, several months Riggs STILL has the eyepatch on.
- Kanyon grabs a mic and says he is the innovator of offense and simply the best.
- Kanyon: "Who's better than Kanyon? Nobody! Especially not you! [Riggs]"
- Kanyon calls Riggs a Cyclops.
- Kanyon makes pirate references to Riggs.
- Kanyon says that Riggs was a nobody until he found Raven.
- Kanyon: "What about him? What about Raven?!?"
- Kanyon says that the fans are unappreciative losers.
- With this, Riggs charges into Kanyon and beats him down as the bell rings.
- Riggs with a textbook dropkick for a two-count.
- Riggs dumps Kanyon over the top rope.
- Riggs shoves Kanyon into the ringpost.
- Riggs brings Kanyon inside, lays him next to the ringpost, goes back outside, grabs his arm and yanks it across the post.
- Back in the ring, Riggs works on the left arm.
- Riggs whips Kanyon into the corner and hits a high knee.
- Riggs celebrates in the middle of the ring, which earns him a light pop.
- Riggs whips Kanyon into the other corner, stands atop him, and punches him six times before Kanyon drops Riggs' head on the turnbuckle.
- Kanyon grabs Riggs and puts him on the top turnbuckle.
- Kanyon goes on the second rope and hits an AWESOME move in which from the camera angle appeared to be a Rocker Dropper!
- Tony Schiavone, in his infinite wisdom, called that "a move that can pin someone." No s**t, Sherlock.
- Kanyon lands a swinging neckbreaker for two.
- Kanyon plays to the crowd and gets boos.
- Kanyon drives his knee onto Riggs' neck on the ropes.
- Kanyon with a suplex and an elbowdrop for two.
- Kanyon applies a chinlock but Riggs fights his way out of it.
- Kanyon does another great move in which he places Riggs in a fireman's carry from the chinlock position and drops him face-first! Give this man a title!
- As both men go to the corner, Riggs grabs Kanyon, who is on the turnbuckle, and gives him a powerbomb!
- Kanyon whips Riggs, but this is reversed into Kanyon hitting the turnbuckle.
- Riggs applies his new finisher,
No Remorse, which is basically a crossface chickenwing.
- Kanyon gets out of it by shoving Riggs into the ringpost.
- Kanyon then hits the Flatliner for the win in a great match!
- YOUR WINNER: Kanyon via Flatliner in 6:17.
- Promo for Raven dealing with the World Heavyweight Title.
- This week in WCW Motorsports.
- Doesn't this belong on Worldwide?
- New sponsor for the WCW car: Heartland Express.
- Match #4: Ciclope vs. Wrath
- As Ciclope comes out, Heenan yells, "Riggs is back!" Ha!
- Ciclope will be getting his ass handed to him by "Van Who?" Wrath.
- Something tells me that Ciclope is going to get himself hurt again.
- More Hogan/Warrior hype. Hey, guys, you're paid to call a match, now do so.
- A lockup begins the match and Wrath throws Ciclope into the ringpost.
- Ciclope complains to Nick Patrick that the hair was pulled.
- Wrath lands a knee on Ciclope in the corner.
- More kicks by Wrath.
- Wrath whips Ciclope into a backdrop.
- Wrath whips Ciclope into the corner but misses an elbow.
- Wrath no-sells some chops by Ciclope and applies a belly to back suplex.
- Wrath goes up top and lands an elbow.
- Ciclope tries to punch Wrath to no avail.
- Wrath sends Ciclope outside belly first.
- Wrath throws Ciclope into the safety rail.
- Wrath brings Ciclope inside.
- Ciclope gets two headbutts in, but slips on the top rope as he attempts a missile dropkick.
- Wrath clotheslines Ciclope.
- Wrath whips Ciclope into the corner and hits him with a shoulder.
- Wrath then applies the Meltdown for the win!
- The Meltdown looks to be an awesome move, but its setup time rivals that of The Disciple's Acopalypse.
- We hear laughter in the background for yet another show. Heavens, it must be The Joker! Quick, Robin, to the Bat-Cave!
- YOUR WINNER: Wrath via Meltdown in 3:23.
- So far, four matches, no interviews! Let's hope this keeps up.
- Promo for WCWSN.
- Featured talent: Stevie Ray, DDP, and The Horsemen in a special interview.
- Match #5: Chavo Guerrero, Jr. (w/ Pepe) vs. Kidman for the Cruiserweight Title
- Yes! Chavo!
- He'll be taking on Kidman! Oh, f**k, yeah!
- Sign: "Keep The Push On Kidman." Amen, brother!
- To start the match, Chavo stalls and plays with Pepe.
- Chavo applies a side headlock.
- Kidman whips Chavo into the ropes but gets taken down by a shoulder from Chavo.
- Chavo does the cabbage-patch to celebrate.
- Kidman is sent to the ringpost, but goes up top and lands a flying head scissors!
- Chavo ends up outside and Kidman lands a pescada!
- Back in the ring, Kidman scoops slams Chavo and drops a double-leg.
- Chavo gets two kicks in and drops Kidman's face into the mat,
- Chavo whips Kidman and tosses him outside.
- Chavo hits Kidman on the outside with a crossbody!
- Chavo tries for a pin inside the ring, but gets two.
- Chavo applies a chinlock, but Kidman fights out of it.
- Kidman with an elbow and a rollup for two.
- Kidman hits a dropkick.
- Chavo kicks Kidman, leaps onto the top rope, and lands a bulldog! This gets two.
- Chavo with a leg scissors hold.
- Chavo is in complete control.
- Chavo lands an elbow on a prone Kidman.
- Chavo snapmares Kidman into a chinlock.
- Chavo punishes Kidman some more, but Kidman gets out of a belly to back suplex!
- Kidman tries for a top rope bulldog, but ends up getting crotched on the top rope.
- We go to commerical...
- Back from commercial -- no time passed, and we are still on the same spot.
- Chavo hits Kidman with a running clothesline and dances with Pepe.
- Chavo stalls some more before going back to a chinlock.
- Kidman applies a jawbreaker to break the hold.
- Kidman with a sunset flip for two.
- Chavo whips Kidman, but gets kicked and clotheslined.
- Kidman whips Chavo, but misses the dropkick when Chavo holds the ropes.
- Chavo lands a belly to back suplex for two.
- Chavo locks on a camel clutch. Mike Tenay says that Gory Guerrero invented this.
- The Brain says that Gory was known as "Old Camel Breath." Classic Heenan.
- Chavo kicks Kidman in the corner.
- Chavo whips Kidman to the other corner and tries a splash, but Kidman moves out of the way.
- Kidman goes up top, but Chavo blocks this.
- Chavo goes up top and brings Kidman down with a superplex! A sloppy cover allows only a two-count.
- Chavo with a chop and a whip, but Kidman leaps over Chavo as he charges.
- Kidman hits a modified powerbomb and goes up top!
- Kidman hits the Shooting Star Press for the win!
- Awesome match!
- YOUR WINNER: Kidman via Shooting Star Press in 9:17.
- Ad for the new "Jericholics Anonymous T-Shirt." Great stuff.
- Would someone do me a favor and beatdown the spokesman for Motel Six? I am sick of his voice.
- Commercial for the new movie "Bride of Chucky," based on the series of Child's Play horror films. There's a rumor on the 'net that the laughter you hear from the PA is going to have something to do with a tie-in of this movie.
Hmm, and I thought this was World Championship Wrestling. I must have been mistaken.
- Match #6: Lenny Lane vs. Van Hammer.
- YES! LENNY LANE!!
- His opponent will be WCW's answer to Dude Love, Van Hammer.
- I am having the feeling that the outcome will not be favorable.
- Lockup starts this match and Lane celebrates as he pushes Van Hammer away.
- After Van Hammer pushes Lane down, Lane screams to the ref of a hair pull.
- Lane goes behind his hippie opponent and grabs him, but Hammer takes Lane down.
- Both men trade armbars.
- Van Hammer is in control.
- Van Hammer whips Lane but gets kicked in the head.
- Lane whips Hammer and attempts a hip toss, but Hammer powers Lane down.
- Lane introduces Hammer's head to the turnbuckle. And why not, they both have the same intelligence.
- Lane tries this again but ends up flying into the ropes.
- Van Hammer lands a backdrop suplex.
- Lane drives Hammer's face into his knee.
- Hammer recovers and whips Lane into an overhead throw.
- Hammer whips Lane into the corner and puts him up top.
- Hammer follows suit and lands a superplex.
- Van Hammer then hits the Flashback for the win. Damn it!
- Post-match, Van Hammer mugs the camera. This must be a good camera, because it didn't break when Hammer flashed his mug into it.
- YOUR WINNER: Van Hammer via the Flashback in 3:38.
- More Raven blabber.
- I think Brian Adams should come out and give this loser a warm glass of shut the hell up.
- An ad for the new Dean Malenko "Eyes of Ice" T-Shirt. Damn straight I'm gonna get this.
- Match #7: Damian vs. Disco Inferno
- The 70's rock brings out Damian, who has face paint on tonight.
- His opponent: Disco Fever! Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!
- The camera pans into the crowd so we can see fans screw up the Disco Dance.
- As the bell rings, the stalling begins.
- Damian starts things with a headlock.
- After a series of whips, Damian lands a crossbody.
- Disco flees to the corner.
- Disco runs Damian into the corner and gains the advantage.
- Disco whips Damian into the other corner, but runs into a boot.
- As Damian goes up top, he mocks Disco, but misses the splash.
- Disco lands a spinning neckbreaker.
- Disco unloads with kicks in the corner.
- Disco with a scoop slam.
- Disco struts to the second rope and connects with an axehandle, which is brilliantly described by Tenay as an elbow.
- Disco puts Damian up top but gets pushed down.
- As Damian dives toward Disco, he lifts his leg and Damian flies smack into it.
- Disco brings Damian down with the piledriver for the win!
- Post-match, Disco beats down Damian some more until Juvy makes the save!
- Juvy lands a top rope missile dropkick, a hurracanrana, flying headscissors, and a somersault plancha! Disco runs like hell!
- YOUR WINNER: Disco Inferno via piledriver in 3:22.
- Match #8: Stevie Ray (w/ Vincent) vs. Konnan (w/ Cheap Heat)
- nWo music brings out Stevie Ray and Vincent.
- Dear, God no. It's Wolfpac music. I HATE the Wolfpac.
- Konnan's "Arriba La Raza" can be literally described as Long Live The Race. The Latino Race, in this case. I find it hilarious that the people in this Norfolk crowd would want to cheer this statement.
- Will somebody please shut Konnan the f**k up?
- Konnan begins this quickly with the rolling clothesline.
- Konnan snapmares Stevie Ray and hits the seated dropkick.
- After the initial flurry by Konnan, Stevie Ray finally gets the advantage.
- Stevie whips Konnan into a clothesline for two.
- Stevie applies a chinlock but Konnan gets up.
- Konnan hits an elbow, goes to the ropes, but Stevie counters with a flying knee.
- Stevie slams Konnan and gets a two-count.
- This must be the night of the chinlock as Stevie puts on yet another one.
- Stevie whips Konnan and takes him down.
- As Stevie distracts the ref, Vincent starts choking Konnan out.
- Stevie whips Konnan into the corner but meets a boot.
- Konnan hits a bulldog.
- Konnan leapfrogs over Stevie Ray and back kicks him, then does the carpetmuncher.
- Vincent goes to the apron and gets decked by Konnan.
- Immediately after, Stevie pulls out the Slapjack and completely whiffs, but Konnan sells it anyway, ending the match,
- Stevie Ray and Vincent beat down Konnan until Kevin Nash comes in and cleans house.
- Vincent receives his nightly powerbomb as Nash and Konnan embrace. Aww. Retch.
- Scott Hall makes an appearance on the entryway and teases a tussle with Nash, but refuses to come to the ring when Nash calls him.
- YOUR WINNER: Konnan via DQ in 4:20.
- Yes! Florence Henderson tells Eddie Murphy to "Suck it!" in the movie Holy Man!
- Promo for Hogan vs. Warrior at Halloween Havoc.
- As much as I dislike these two washed-up excuses for wrestlers, their matchup at Wrestlemania VI was indeed a classic. Any rematch of that fateful encounter is nothing more than blasphemy.
- Match #9: Goldberg vs. Raven (w/ Kanyon) for the World Heavyweight Title
- Main event time! Michael Buffer comes out to do his schtick.
- Buffer calls out DDP, who is going to be a special guest commentator for this match.
- At the booth, DDP whines about Raven going through a "back door" as DDP beat up nine guys to get his shot at the Title at the pay-per-view.
- This matchup is under Raven's Rules.
- Buffer: "Let's get ready to SUCK IT!" Oops, wrong show.
- The Nirvana ripoff theme brings out Raven and Kanyon.
- As Goldberg's theme is being played, the robotized sheep in the audience chant his name.
- Goldberg finally makes his way to the ring just short of Christmas.
- Buffer says Goldberg is 147-0.
- After what seems like an eternity, the bell rings.
- Goldberg immediately takes Raven down and just STANDS THERE.
- See, this is what pisses me off about Goldberg. Sure, he's big and he's a bad-ass, but he has NO SKILL WHATSOEVER. Whenever you knock a guy down, follow up! Whether it's a resthold, elbow drop, do something! Don't just stand there looking like a dumbass!
Good God!
- Goldberg applies a headlock from the lockup position.
- After a shoulderblock, Raven cowers to his corner.
- Another whip and a slam.
- Raven whips Goldberg, but he reverses this.
- Raven dodges Goldberg, whom ends up going outside.
- Raven beats up Goldberg outside the ring
- Raven shoves Goldberg's back into the ringpost.
- Goldberg gets his head smashed into two different steel steps.
- Kanyon sets up a table outside the ring as Raven goes inside!
- The Public Enemy take offense and come out! All hell breaks loose!!! Just kidding.
- Raven goes to the opposite ropes and dives toward Goldberg on the outside but misses!
- DDP has the gall to compare Ernie "The Cat" Ladd with Ernest "The Cat" Miller. That alone is grounds for a de-push to Jobber To The Stars status.
- Goldberg hits Raven with a standing side kick.
- Goldberg goes for the spear, but Raven pulls the referee in front of him, knocking both men down!
- As Goldberg applies the Jackhammer, Kanyon hits Goldberg with a chair. Even more amazing, Goldberg sold this!
- DDP enters the ring and immediately begins combat with Kanyon.
- As Raven hits the Evenflow DDT on Goldberg, Kanyon eats a Diamond Cutter!
- Raven tries another Evenflow, but Goldberg blocks!
- Goldberg gets Raven up in the Jackhammer and crashes him down for the win!
- YOUR WINNER: Goldberg via Jackhammer in 4:16.
- And with that we fade...
- The Good: Nine matches in a two hour show without interviews, Kanyon vs.
Riggs, Chavo vs. Kidman.
- The Bad: Jerry Flynn vs. Mike Enos, Lenny Lane had to do the job to a
lesser opponent, and Goldberg is really starting to get old. Job him already!
- The Ugly: Scott Hall's alcoholism angle. While it might be a good thing that WCW takes on more adult-related plots, alcoholism isn't anything to be laughed at. Many people lose their physical and/or social lives to this travesty.
Me thinks the WCW booking committee should think about the message they are sending that it's okay for one of their marquee players to go "onstage" and get drunk.
- Thanks for reading and I'll see you in a week and a half! I'll be covering WCWSN for Jesse on 10/10.
I went to Thunder last night and I thought I'd drop you a line on the show.
What People liked:
Flair and the Horsemen. The crowd was in full of Flair marks (myself included). You would have to go to Charlotte To get a bigger pop.
Goldberg. The place went nuts for him. Lots of his shirts, too. I like him and versus Kanyon I rooted for him. However, when he took on Raven (a match for next week) I kept yelling for Raven to beat him and got some
strange looks. You'll probably hear me on the tape because it was otherwise silent when Goldberg was losing.
The Wolfpac w/only two members were there...they still blow the joint up.
Scott Hall was the only true heel the crowd went for.
Also some support for Disco, Chavo, Wrath and would you believe Norman Smiley.
What we didn't like: Boring matches...there are a couple of real duds there, though a great main event.
Alex Wright got the most heel heat along w/Stevie Ray (Man, I used to be such a Harlem Heat fan)
Oh, and one last thing, the sign of the night: "MONICA RODE SPACE MOUNTAIN"
