As we march closer and closer to WrestleWar 1992 this coming May, mid-March continues to deliver with this week’s installments of both WCW Power Hour and WCW Saturday Night. Also, some more developments in the news this week to cover!
WCW POWER HOUR
Event Date: March 13th, 1992
Location: Wyoming, United States
Attendance: 10,000 [SOLD OUT]
Total Viewers: 760,684
- The Deadly Duo (Cactus Jack & Sabu) defeated The Love Machines (Art Barr & 2 Cold Scorpio) in a No Disqualification tag team match when Jack pinned Scorpio following a Double Arm DDT.
- Steven Regal’s New Security Detail: Steven Regal made his way to the ring with Mr. Hughes for a quick, pre-match promo. Regal explained that Mr. Hughes would be watching his back from now on, as his personal security detail. Regal went on to say, that with Hughes watching his back, there will be no funny business to distract him from capturing championship gold any longer.
- Steven Regal w/ Mr. Hughes defeated Marcus Alexander Bagwell in a singles match when Regal pinned Bagwell following a Butterfly Suplex. Hughes did provide a distraction at ringside that helped Regal going into the finish of the match.
- A “Ravishing” Dinner Interrupted: The WCW United States Champion, “Ravishing” Rick Rude and his valet, Madusa, were sitting down to enjoy a fancy dinner in an expensive looking restaurant when WCW cameras caught up with them. Rude welcomed the cameras over and said that he was glad the company sent a crew, because he had a few choice words for that ‘little puke’, Brian Pillman. Madusa also ran down Pillman, asking how dare he question the U.S. Champion? Rude said that they had given the cameras enough of their time and stated simply that it was going to take a lot more than a guy like Brian Pillman to spoil the dinner they were getting ready to enjoy. Madusa then stood from the table and pushed the crew away to close the segment.
- Chris Benoit defeated Perry Saturn in a singles match for the WCW Television Championship when Benoit pinned Saturn following a Diving Headbutt off the top rope. Chris Benoit was able to successfully retain the WCW Television Championship.
- Kevin Sullivan & Gary Hart Pre-Match Promo: Gary Hart and Kevin Sullivan gave a pre-match promo heading into tonight’s main event. Hart promised pain in this one, as Sullivan is growing more and more impatient with having to wait until WrestleWar 1992 to officially get his hands on Sting. If Sting has any guts, he will get a World Championship match between them signed, or ultimately, Sting will have to pay the consequences well before the May pay-per-view event!
- Kevin Sullivan defeated Z-Man in a singles match when Sullivan pinned Z-Man following a Double Foot Stomp.
WCW SATURDAY NIGHT
Event Date: March 14th, 1992
Location: Montana, United States
Attendance: 9,454
Total Viewers: 3,430,872
- Jushin “Thunder” Liger defeated 2 Cold Scorpio, The Lightning Kid, Sabu, Richard Morton, & Hector Garza in a six-man elimination match when Liger pinned Sabu following a Liger Bomb.
- Bryan Clark Backstage Interview: In a classic backstage setup, Missy Hyatt caught up with Bryan Clark for a quick interview segment aimed at getting his thoughts on Steven Regal’s hiring of Mr. Hughes. Clark said it would take more than a bodyguard to keep him from throttling Steven Regal for all he has put Clark through over the last few weeks. Regal and Hughes both have something coming to them…
- Bryan Clark defeated Diamond Studd in a singles match when Clark pinned Studd following a Pumphandle Slam.
- York Foundation (Taylor Made Man & Maxwell “The Merger” Nash) w/ Alexandra York defeated Bill DeMott & King Parsons, Jr. in a tag team match when Nash pinned Parsons following a Liquidation Powerbomb.
- “The Merger” Makes a Statement: The match may have ended, but “The Merger” had some more punishment to dish out after the bell. A second Liquidation Powerbomb planted King Parsons, Jr. down with authority!
- Brian Pillman defeated Diamond Dallas Page in a singles match when Pillman pinned Page following an Air Pillman.
- Brian Pillman Post-Match Interview: Following his victory, Missy Hyatt caught up with Brian Pillman to discuss the ongoing situation with “Ravishing” Rick Rude. The interview was short but sharp, with Pillman making it clear that Rude hasn’t heard the last from him! Pillman said that Rude can eat his steak dinners and drink his fancy wines with Madusa, but nothing will compare to the butt-kicking he has here waiting for Rude whenever he decides to show back up to work!
- Cactus Jack w/ Gary Hart and Scott Steiner w/ Rick Steiner fought a draw when the official called for the bell following a double disqualification.
- Big Van Vader in the Building: WCW cameras cut to the backstage area where Big Van Vader was seen walking with clear intent… he was headed to the ring!
- Big Van Vader defeated Johnny B. Badd in a singles match when Vader knocked out Badd following a devastating right hand.
- Three Heels, One Mission: In a segment aimed at reinforcing their individual status and intent, Dustin Rhodes, “Stunning” Steve Austin, and Kevin Sullivan took the mic and delivered a focused, group promo. Each member took a turn speaking, with Kevin Sullivan leading the segment. He established the group’s mission for the incoming six-man tag team match main event… they will leave no man left standing.
- Three WCW All-Stars Band Together: In a separate locker room, the WCW World Heavyweight Champion Sting, WCW Television Champion Chris Benoit, and Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat paced in anticipation of their six-man tag team match against each of their own individual rivals. Sting opened by saying that the odds sat with their team and he couldn’t wait to shut Gary Hart and Kevin Sullivan up with a win over them tonight. Chris Benoit mentioned that tonight was all business for their team. They will not fall to the other team because they are more prepared and all three of them were at the very top of their game! Steamboat added that he was honored to fight alongside two WCW Champions and looked forward to teaching Dustin Rhodes a hard-learned lesson!
- Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat, Chris Benoit, & Sting defeated “Stunning” Steve Austin, Dustin Rhodes, & Kevin Sullivan in a six-man tag team match when Benoit forced Rhodes to submit with a Crossface.
- The Slap Heard ‘Round the World: After the main event concluded, Dusty Rhodes stood from the commentary area to head to the ring and check on his son, Dustin Rhodes. Medical personnel were checking Dustin, following his tap out to Benoit’s submission, so Dusty joined to help. Once Dustin was back to his feet, he and Dusty shared another heated exchange, when unprovoked, Dustin open-hand slapped his father across the face hard. Before anything else could happen between the two, Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat kept Dusty away from any more embarrassment or disrespect from his own son.
WCW: IN THE NEWS
03/09/92 – 03/15/92
- “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert has failed a drug test. Per the WCW wellness policy, he has been suspended for 30 days, effective immediately. It is not clear at this time, but his backstage role may or may not be in jeopardy. (03/09)
- “Freebird” Michael Hayes’ 30 day suspension has been served and will be lifted immediately, according to reports. Sources say that he is about half way through a 60 day rehab program. (03/11)
- Richard Morton has come down with an injury and will have to miss some time. It is rumored that this calf injury has gotten progressively worse over the last few weeks, only being further aggravated during the six-man elimination match on this week’s episode of WCW Saturday Night. (03/14)
- Referee Mark Curtis has accepted a written contract with WCW. No further terms have been disclosed, but many friends old and new backstage are notedly excited to work with Curtis. (03/15)
- Juventud Guerrera, a young and up-and-coming luchador, has accepted a written contract with WCW. No further terms have been disclosed. (03/15)
- Rumors are swirling surrounding the WWF’s signing of Dean Malenko. According to insider knowledge, WCW had sent him a contract offer prior, but WWF’s opposing offer was for significantly more money for a one-year deal. (03/15)