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[TV Rundown] ‘POWER HOUR’ 07.13.1991 – Luger, Windham, Others in Action

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COMMENTATORS: Jim Ross & Paul E. Dangerously

Great American Bash weekend starts off with Power Hour as a host of folks are in action, plus the final Great American Bash Control Center, some Luger/Windham hype, and…not much more honestly but it’s a fun watch if you’re into the Ross/Dangerously banter.

CHAMPIONS

  • WCW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: Vacant
  • WCW UNITED STATES HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: “The Total Package” Lex Luger
  • WCW WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPION: “Stunning” Steve Austin
  • WCW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Steiner Brothers (Rick & Scott Steiner)
  • WCW UNITED STATES TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael “P.S.” Hayes & Jimmy “Jam” Garvin)
  • WCW WORLD SIX MAN TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael “P.S.” Hayes, Jimmy “Jam” Garvin, & Badstreet)

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[TV Rundown] ‘Worldwide Wrestling’ 07.06.1991 – Squashes Galore, Solie Announces Departure

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COMMENTATORS: Tony Schaivone & Gordon Solie

A host of folks are in action this week on Worldwide, including Steve Austin, Big Josh, and The Hardliners. Also on the show we get an announcement about the future of Solie’s broadcasting stint on the show and ABSOLUTELY NO MENTION OF RIC FLAIR VACATING THE WORLD TITLE. 

CHAMPIONS

  • WCW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: Vacant
  • WCW UNITED STATES HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: “The Total Package” Lex Luger
  • WCW WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPION: “Stunning” Steve Austin
  • WCW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Steiner Brothers (Rick & Scott Steiner)
  • WCW UNITED STATES TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael “P.S.” Hayes & Jimmy “Jam” Garvin)
  • WCW WORLD SIX MAN TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael “P.S.” Hayes, Jimmy “Jam” Garvin, & Badstreet)

LINEUP

  • Steve Austin vs. Ian Weston
  • PN News vs. Tommy Starr (Power Hour – 07.06.1991)
  • GREAT AMERICAN BASH CONTROL CENTER w/ Paul E. Dangerously
  • Big Josh vs. Tim Frye
  • RINGSIDE INTERVIEW: Tony Schiavone w/ The Z-Man
  • The York Foundation vs. Johnny Rich & Tommy Angel
  • VIDEO: A look at “The Total Package” Lex Luger
  • Nikita Koloff vs. Johnny Meadows
  • Barry Windham vs. Kerry Booth
  • The Hardliners vs. Rob Morgan & Scotty Meadows
  • RINGSIDE INTERVIEW: Tony Schiavone w/ The Yellow Dog

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[TV Rundown] ‘Pro’ 06.22.1991 – Hardliners Debut, Eaton Gets a Smooch

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COMMENTATORS: Tony Schiavone & “The Living Legend” Larry Zbyszko

No feature matches this week on Pro, but we do get the in-ring debut of The Hardliners as well as squash wins for Black Blood and Lex Luger. Bobby Eaton is also in action and gets some action courtesy of a mysterious blonde woman after his match. A mysterious blonde woman we have already seen at the side of a certain Stunning newcomer.

CHAMPIONS

  • WCW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair
  • WCW UNITED STATES HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: “The Total Package” Lex Luger
  • WCW WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPION: “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton
  • WCW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Steiner Brothers (Rick & Scott Steiner)
  • WCW UNITED STATES TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael “P.S.” Hayes & Jimmy “Jam” Garvin)
  • WCW WORLD SIX MAN TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael “P.S.” Hayes, Jimmy “Jam” Garvin, & Badstreet)

LINEUP

  • Mr. Hughes vs. Rob Morgan (Main Event – 06.16.1991)
  • The Diamond Studd vs. Ian Weston (Main Event – 6.16.1991)
  • THE GREAT AMERICAN BASH CONTROL CENTER w/ Paul E. Dangerously
  • Black Blood vs. Johnny Meadows
  • BRICKHOUSE BONUS w/ Jack Brickhouse
  • Lex Luger vs. Carl Nelson
  • VIGNETTE: The Desperados Learn to Shoot
  • The Hardliners vs. Larry Santo & Scott Sandlin
  • Dustin Rhodes vs. Gene Spurlock
  • Bobby Eaton vs. Hacksaw Higgins

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[TV Rundown] ‘Main Event’ 06.16.1991 – Young Pistols vs. York Foundation, Diamond Studd & Steve Austin in Action

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COMMENTATOR: Jim Ross

Ricky (now Richard) Morton makes his in-ring debut as the newest member of The York Foundation, teaming with Terrence Taylor to take on The Young Pistols in this week’s featured match. Also on the show Diamond Studd continues to prove he’s meant for far bigger things, Mr. Hughes is in action, and Steve Austin damn near kills Scott Sandlin with the most painful Stun Gun in WCW history.

CHAMPIONS

  • WCW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair
  • WCW UNITED STATES HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: “The Total Package” Lex Luger
  • WCW WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPION: “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton
  • WCW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Steiner Brothers (Rick & Scott Steiner)
  • WCW UNITED STATES TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael “P.S.” Hayes & Jimmy “Jam” Garvin)
  • WCW WORLD SIX MAN TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael “P.S.” Hayes, Jimmy “Jam” Garvin, & Badstreet)

LINEUP

  • Steve Austin vs. Scott Sandlin
  • THE GREAT AMERICAN BASH CONTROL CENTER
  • The Diamond Studd vs. Ian Weston
  • THE DANGER ZONE w/ Paul E. Dangerously & The York Foundation
  • Mr. Hughes vs. Rob Morgan
  • CLIP: Lex Luger vs. Mean Mark (Great American Bash ‘90: New Revolution)
  • VIGNETTE: The Desperados
  • The Young Pistols vs. The York Foundation (**1/4)

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[TV Rundown] ‘Pro’ 06.15.1991 – Desperados Revealed, Squash Match City, Pillman Says Goodbye

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COMMENTATORS: Tony Schiavone & “The Living Legend” Larry Zbyszko

This week’s Pro features a host of squashes, Sting brawling with Nikita Koloff, and the reveal of The Desperados’ identities and mission. It is the worst, but hey whatever. 

 

CHAMPIONS

  • WCW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair
  • WCW UNITED STATES HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: “The Total Package” Lex Luger
  • WCW WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPION: “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton
  • WCW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Steiner Brothers (Rick & Scott Steiner)
  • WCW UNITED STATES TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael “P.S.” Hayes & Jimmy “Jam” Garvin)
  • WCW WORLD SIX-MAN TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: Ricky Morton, “Wildfire” Tommy Rich, & The Junkyard Dog

LINEUP

  • The Steiner Brothers vs. Mike Thor & Hacksaw Higgins
  • Bobby Eaton vs. Chuck Coats
  • GREAT AMERICAN BASH CONTROL CENTER w/ Paul E. Dangerously
  • PN News vs. Mark Kyle
  • BRICKHOUSE BONUS w/ Jack Brickhouse
  • LARRY Z’S LEGENDS w/ Larry Zbyszko, Diamond Dallas Page, & Big Daddy Dink
  • Dustin Rhodes vs. Doug Gilbert
  • VIDEO: The Desperados search for Stan Hansen
  • One Man Gang vs. Ian Weston
  • Sting vs. Tim Frye
  • Barry Windham vs. Rob Morgan

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[TV Rundown] ‘Worldwide’ 06.08.1991 – SuperBrawl Rematch, Rhodes/Eaton vs. Taylor/Anderson

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COMMENTATORS: Tony Schiavone & Gordon Solie

Two feature matches this week on Worldwide as Dustin Rhodes & Bobby Eaton take on Terrence Taylor & Arn Anderson and Tommy Rich tries to avenge his Superbrawl loss against Nikita Koloff. It goes really well for him. No it doesn’t.

CHAMPIONS

  • WCW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair
  • WCW UNITED STATES HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: “The Total Package” Lex Luger
  • WCW WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPION: “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton
  • WCW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Steiner Brothers (Rick & Scott Steiner)
  • WCW UNITED STATES TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael “P.S.” Hayes & Jimmy “Jam” Garvin)
  • WCW WORLD SIX-MAN TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: Ricky Morton, “Wildfire” Tommy Rich, & The Junkyard Dog

LINEUP

  • Dustin Rhodes & Bobby Eaton vs. Terrence Taylor & Arn Anderson (**)
  • PN News vs. Greg Sawyer
  • VIDEO: The Desperados arrive to Ghost Town
  • The Steiner Brothers vs. Tim Frye & Rob Morgan
  • FEUD RECAP: Sting/Nikita Koloff
  • Tommy Rich vs. Nikita Koloff (NR)
  • Brian Pillman vs. Doug Gilbert
  • One Man Gang vs. Dave Johnson
  • RINGSIDE INTERVIEW: Tony Schiavone w/ One Man Gang & Kevin Sullivan
  • Barry Windham vs. Ian Weston

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[TV Rundown] ‘World Championship Wrestling’ 5.4.91 – Sid Attacks Gigante, Ron Simmons Teams with…Big Van Vader?!?

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COMMENTATORS: Jim Ross & Paul E. Dangerously

This week’s World Championship Wrestling loses an hour thanks to the MLB but what the show lacks in wrestling quality it makes up for with a friggin’ Ron Simmons/Big Van Vader tag team and the beginning of the OZ HYPE TRAIN. GET ON BOARD Y’ALL.

CHAMPIONS

  • WCW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair
  • WCW UNITED STATES HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: “The Total Package” Lex Luger
  • WCW WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPION: “The Enforcer” Arn Anderson
  • WCW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Steiner Brothers (Rick & Scott Steiner)
  • WCW UNITED STATES TAG TEAM CAHMPIONS: Vacant
  • WCW WORLD SIX MAN TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: Ricky Morton, “Wildfire” Tommy Rich, & The Junkyard Dog

LINEUP

  • The Fabulous Freebirds vs. Joey Maggs & Jamie McKinnon
  • MUSIC VIDEO: A look at The Steiner Brothers and Sting & Lex Luger
  • One Man Gang vs. Tommy Angel
  • VIDEO: Oz will debut at SuperBrawl
  • SUPERBRAWL CONTROL CENTER w/ Gordon Solie
  • The Young Pistols vs. Rob Morgan & Mark Merro
  • PROMO: Alexandra York & Mr. Hughes
  • Nikita Koloff vs. Keith Hart
  • PRE-RECORDED INTERVIEW: Jim Ross w/ Nikita Koloff at the Meadowlands
  • El Gigante vs. Chuck Coats
  • RINGSIDE INTERVIEW: Missy Hyatt & Paul E. Dangerously w/ Ric Flair
  • Ron Simmons & Big Van Vader vs. Snake Watson & Lt. James Earl Wright

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[TV Rundown] ‘Worldwide’ 5.4.91 – Pillman/Eaton vs. Anderson/Windham, Morton vs. Taylor

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COMMENTATORS: Tony Schiavone & Gordon Solie

We’ve got two big matches on Worldwide this week as Brian Pillman & Bobby Eaton take on Arn Anderson & Barry Windham, and Ricky Morton goes one-on-one against Terrence Taylor. El Gigante, Big Van Vader, and others also in action.

CHAMPIONS

  • WCW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair
  • WCW UNITED STATES HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: “The Total Package” Lex Luger
  • WCW WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPION: “The Enforcer” Arn Anderson
  • WCW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Steiner Brothers (Rick & Scott Steiner)
  • WCW UNITED STATES TAG TEAM CAHMPIONS: Vacant
  • WCW WORLD SIX MAN TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: Ricky Morton, “Wildfire” Tommy Rich, & The Junkyard Dog

LINEUP

  • The Young Pistols vs. Rip Rogers & Joe Cruz
  • El Gigante vs. Magnum Force Guy
  • RINGSIDE INTERVIEW: Tony Schiavone w/ El Gigante
  • MUSIC VIDEO: The Steiner Bros. vs. Sting & Lex Luger
  • Dustin Rhodes vs. Lou Fabiano
  • SUPERBRAWL CONTROL CENTER w/ Gordon Solie
  • Sid Vicious vs. Scott Sandlin
  • CLIP: end of Flair vs. Fujinami (Japan Supershow)
  • GREEN SCREEN PROMO: Bill Alfonso
  • CLIP: Ric Flair steals the World Title back at a press conference (Japan Supershow)
  • Big Van Vader vs. Rob Morgan
  • Brian Pillman & Bobby Eaton vs. Arn Anderson & Barry Windham (**3/4)
  • Ricky Morton vs. Terrence Taylor (**3/4)

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[TV Rundown] ‘Pro’ 4.27.91 – Sting & Luger vs. Magnum Force, ENTIRE SuperBrawl Lineup Announced

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COMMENTATORS: Tony Schiavone & Larry Zbyszko

This week on Pro Dustin Rhodes pulls double duty in tag team action and as a guest on Larry Z’s Legends, Sting & Lex Luger try to defeat the overwhelming power of MANGUM FORCE, the “controversy” around the World Title is discussed, and Gordon Solie lays out the ENTIRE lineup for next month’s SuperBrawl PPV.

CHAMPIONS

  • WCW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair (?)
  • WCW UNITED STATES HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: “The Total Package” Lex Luger
  • WCW WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPION: “The Enforcer” Arn Anderson
  • WCW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Steiner Brothers (Rick & Scott Steiner)
  • WCW UNITED STATES TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: Vacant
  • WCW WORLD SIX MAN TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: Ricky Morton, “Wildfire” Tommy Rich, & The Junkyard Dog

LINEUP

  • Dustin Rhodes & Ricky Morton vs. Rob Morgan & Chuck Coats
  • SUPERBRAWL CONTROL CENTER w/ Gordon Solie
  • Big Josh vs. Jeff Sword
  • GREEN SCREEN PROMO: The Steiner Brothers
  • Big Van Vader. Mark Merro
  • CLIP: Ric Flair vs. Tatsumi Fujinami (Japan Supershow – 4.7.91)
  • INTERVIEW: Ric Flair
  • Ron Simmons vs. Tony Mella
  • LARRY Z’S LEGENDS: Larry Zbyszko w/ Dustin Rhodes
  • One Man Gang vs. Keith Hart
  • Sting & Lex Luger vs. Magnum Force

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[TV Rundown] ‘World Championship Wrestling’ 4.20.91 – Rhodes & Morton vs. Taylor & Zbyszko, Sting & Luger in Action

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COMMENTATORS: Jim Ross & Paul E. Dangerously

This week’s truncated World Championship Wrestling features a tag team main event as Dustin Rhodes teams up with Ricky Morton to take on Terrance Taylor and Larry Zbyszko. Big Van Vader, Nikita Koloff, and the team of Sting & Lex Luger are also in action, plus the real heroes of WCW: MAGNUM FORCE.

CHAMPIONS

  • WCW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair (?)
  • WCW UNITED STATES HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: “The Total Package” Lex Luger
  • WCW WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPION: “The Enforcer” Arn Anderson
  • WCW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Steiner Brothers (Rick & Scott Steiner)
  • WCW UNITED STATES TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: Vacant
  • WCW WORLD SIX MAN TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: Ricky Morton, “Wildfire” Tommy Rich, & The Junkyard Dog

LINEUP

  • Sting & Lex Luger vs. Joe Cruz & Mike Samples
  • Tommy Rich vs. One Man Gang (NR)
  • SUPERBRAWL CONTROL CENTER w/ Gordon Solie
  • Big Van Vader vs. Jeff Sword
  • THE DANGER ZONE: Paul E. Dangerously w/ Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, & Barry Windham
  • Nikita Koloff vs. Rob Morgan
  • RINGSIDE INTERVIEW: Nikita Koloff
  • Big Josh & The Young Pistols vs. Chuck Coats & Magnum Force
  • Dustin Rhodes & Ricky Morton vs. Terrance Taylor & Larry Zbyszko (**1/4)

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