WCW Slamboree Report - May 17, 1998
Hosted by Tony Schiavone, Mike Tenay, and Bobby Heenan
Live from Worcester, Massachusetts
Fit Finley defeated Chris Benoit with the Tombstone Piledriver, retaining the WCW Television Title. -Fit Finley used various maneuvers to wear down Chris Benoit throughout the match. With a distraction from Booker T., Finley was able to retain his Television Title by nailing Benoit with the Tombstone Piledriver.
WCW frequently checked back with their Internet position, where there was live coverage and interviews with different wrestlers.
Lex Luger defeated Brian Adams w/Vincent by making him submit to the Torture Rack. -With Luger being distracted by Vincent, Adams was able to stay on top. Out of nowhere, Luger got up, and racked Brian Adams. Adams immediately submitted to let Luger obtain the victory.
Saturn had some pre-recorded comments. He announced he would be taking on Goldberg for the United States Title (instead of the entire Flock).
15-Man Cruiserweight Battle Royal - Winner: Ciclope (Dean Malenko) -Chris Jericho introduced (and criticized) each Cruiserweight, as they made their way down to the ring. They were Super Calo,
Silver King, Chavo Guerrero, Jr., Ciclope, Damian, El Dandy, El Grio, Juventud Guerrera, Marty Jannetty, Kidman, Evan Kourageous, Lenny Lane, Psychosis, Johnny Swinger, and Villano IV. After Juventud Guerrera and Ciclope were left, Guerrera eliminated himself, giving Ciclope the win. Ciclope unmasked himself, and revealed he was Dean Malenko. The Cruiserweight Title match between Chris Jericho and Dean Malenko immediately got underway.
Dean Malenko defeated Chris Jericho by making him submit to the Texas Clover Leaf, becoming the new WCW Cruiserweight Champion. -The advantages of the match ran back-and-forth, leading it to be nothing but physical. Later, Malenko strapped Chris Jericho in the Texas Clover Leaf. Jericho tried to reach for the ropes, but was unable to. He was forced to submit, letting Dean Malenko become the new WCW Cruiserweight Champion.
Head security official Doug Dillinger was outside of the Worcester Centrum. There was a white limozine that was being investigated. It was basically a tease to show Vince McMahon could of been at the pay-per-view. WCW even searched around to make sure he didn't "sneak" into the building. There was also a locker room ready for McMahon, with his name on the door.
Diamond Dallas Page defeated Raven with the Diamond Cutter. -The violent wrestling history between the two continued. As usual, many illegal objects were used. To name off some, there were chairs, trash receptacles, bullropes, pans, fire extinguishers, etc. At one piont, the rest of the Flock tried to interfere, but both Hammer and Raven's riot squad held them back. Two riot squad members (who were Kidman and Horace) started to attack DDP, but DDP was able to take them out. After a few Diamond Cutters were exchanged, DDP executed the final one. Raven did not answer to the 10 count, letting Diamond Dallas Page obtain the victory. Afterwards, an unknown riot squad member started to handcuff the entire Flock. The riot squad member unmasked himself and revealed himself as Mortis.
Eddie Guerrero w/Chavo Guerrero, Jr defeated Ultimo Dragon with the Frog Splash. -Very slow match between the two, with many close pinfalls. When Chavo Guerrero, Jr. got on top of the ring, Ultimo Dragon pushed him off. Eddie suplexed Dragon, followed by the Frog Splash for the win. (Chavo remains under Eddie's control). Afterwards, a very frustrated Chavo attacked Ultimo Dragon, but refused to attack Eddie.
Goldberg defeated Saturn with the Jackhammer, retaining the WCW United States Title. -Both superstars put up a long, physical match. After Goldberg hit Saturn with a spearshot and used a chair for an advntage, he executed the Jackhammer to retain the WCW United States Title. Goldberg continues his winning streak, with 88 wins and no losses.
Eric Bischoff defeated Vince McMahon (who never showed) via Countout. -Ring announcer Michael Buffer introduced Eric Bischoff to the ring. When he introduced Vince McMahon, McMahon no-showed. Bischoff and the crowd counted to 10, and Bischoff was announced the winner by Countout
Bret Hart defeated Randy Savage by making him submit to the Sharpshooter. -Roddy Piper called the shots fairly and unbiasedly. The match between the two went in-and-outside the ring. Big Elbows and Sharpshooters were executed, but both men were able withstand the maneuvers. Elizabeth came down to support Randy Savage. Later on, Hollywood Hogan rammed Savage's knee into the ring-post. Bret Hart took advantage of Hogan's actions, executing the Sharpshooter. Savage immediately submitted to let Hart obtain the victory. Roddy Piper was clueless on what happened to Savage.
Sting & The Giant defeated The Outsiders w/Dusty Rhodes via Pinfall, becoming the new WCW Tag Team Champions. -Scott Hall started off by doing his survey, to determine whether fans were there to see WCW or the NWO. A lousy chant for WCW; a good chant for the NWO. Great teamwork and tags were done, which made both teams have a frequent amounts of advantages. Later on, Dusty Rhodes distracted the referee. While Kevin Nash was setting up The Giant for the Jackknife Powerbomb, Scott Hall hit him with one of the tag team belts. The Giant then pinned Kevin Nash for him and Sting to become the new Tag Team Champions. The Giant told Sting he will have to decide tomorrow on Nitro if he will side-off with the Hollywood Hogan's New World Order.
WCW/NWO Spring Stampede
Match 1: Chavo Guerrero vs. Ultimo Dragon
Stipulation: Is Chavo loses, He is still eddie's slave. Winner: Ultimo Dragon by Dragon Sleeper.
Match 2: Chris Jericho vs. Prince Iuekea (Cruiserweight belt)
Winner: Jericho by Lion Tamer
Match 3: Goldberg vs. Saturn
Winner: The match lasted for a surprising ten minutes, and Saturn got on the rings of saturn, but goldberg stood up, and with Saturn on his back, turned the rings of saturn into a jackhammer and pinned saturn.
Match 4: Psychosis vs. LaParka
Winner: Psychosis by Guillotine leg drop
Match 5: Chris Benoit vs Booker T (T.V. Title)
Winner: Benoit got on the cross face crippler but the ref was unconscious, when Benoit helped the ref up, Booker T blindsided him with a Harlem Side kick and pinned him.
Match 6: Rick Steiner/Lex Luger vs. Scott Stenier/Buff Bagwell
Winner: When Scott and rick came face to face in the ring Scott ran away and left Buff alone with Lex Luger who won it with the rack.
Match 7: Giant/Piper vs. Hogan/Nash
Winner: Piper goes up and get the bat on Giant's shoulders but Nash knocks Giant down and Disciple takes Piper's bat, they knock out Piper, and Hogan accidentaly hits Nash with the bat, but they make up for a short time, then Nash goes to powerbomb the Giant, and Hogan knocks out Nash with the bat!
Match 8: DDP vs. Raven (US Belt)
Winner: After a new Raven's Flock member (Not Jake the Snake) hits DDP with a srop sign, Raven ddt's him and pins him, winning the US belt. (HE will have to face Goldberg tommorow)
Match 9: Macho Man vs Sting (World Title)
Winner: Hogan comes down and knocks out Savage, so Nash comes down and powerbombs Sting and puts macho man on top of him for the 1, 2, 3. Macho man is the world Champion.
WCW/NWO Uncensored
(WCW Title Match) Sting vs. Scott Hall
Winner: Sting (by:pin) The Scorpion Death Drop
(Steel Cage Main Event)"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan vs. "Macho" Man Randy Savage
Winner: There Was no WINNER!! (The Apocalypse & Sting came out to help Savage and Hogan)
(Battle of the Giants)Giant vs. Kevin Nash
Winner: Giant (by: Dq) The NWO Came Out and Interfered.
(Grudge Match) Bret Hart vs. Curt Henning
Winner: Bret Hart (by: Submission) The SharpShooter
(Revenge Match) Lex Luger vs. Scott Steiner
Winner: Luger (by: Pin) The Double Axhandle
(U.S Title 3-Way Dance) DDP vs. Raven vs. Benoit
Winner: DDP (by: Pin) A Diamond Cutter off the top threw a table!!
(TV Title Match) Booker T. vs. Eddy Guerrero
Winner: Booker T. (by: Pin) The Flying Dropkick
(Cruiserweight Title Match) Chris Jericho vs. Dean Malenko
Winner: Jericho (by:Submission) The Lion Tamer , then after the match Dean told Mean Gene that he was going HOME??
(Luchador Pride Match) Air Juvi vs. Konnan
Winner: Air Juvi (by:pin) A Backroll pin
The Mega Card on Feb.22 is:
WCW/NWO Superbrawl
This Event got a 1.15 Buyrate (not Bad)
(WCW Title Match)Hollywood Hogan vs. Sting
Winner:Sting (by:pin) HE IS THE NEW CHAMP!!! Savage came out and hit Hogan when the ref wasnt looking. So look for Savage vs. Hogan soon.
(No Dq Match)Lex Luger vs. Randy Savage
Winner: Luger (by:submission)he won by the Tortur Rack
(Tag Team Title Match) Steiners (Champs) vs. The Outsiders
Winner:Outsiders (by:pin) the outsiders edge. Scott helped the NWO win...He went NWO!!!
(WCW U.S Title Match)Diamond Dallas Paige vs. Chris Benoit
Winner: DDP (by:pin) The Diamond Cutter
(Nitro Rematch)British Bulldog vs. Mongo
Winner: Bulldog (by:sub) He won by the Sharpshooter
(WCW Cruiserweight Title & Juventuds Mask)Chris Jericho vs. Juventud Guerrera
Winner: Jericho (by:sub) the lion tamer .So Juventud had to remove his mask..he looked pretty cool.He will probably wrestle without his mask or he will go back to mexico.
Goldberg vs. Brad Armstrong
Winner: Goldberg (by:pin) the jackhammer.
(Tv Title Match "Triangle")First Tv Match: Martel (champ)vs. Booker T.
Winner: Booker T. NEW TV CHAMP (by:pin) Harlem sidkick
(2nd Tv Match) Booker T. (champ) vs. Saturn
Winner: Booker T. (by:pin) the Harlem Sidekick
(Grudge Match) Disco Inferno vs. La Parka
Winner: Disco (by:pin) The Chartbuster (aka. Stone cold stunner)
The WCW mega Card on jan.24 is:
WCW/NWO Souled Out
Best There Ever Will Be Match:Bret Hart vs. Ric Flair
Winner: Bret Hart (By:Submission)
Giant vs. Kevin Nash
Winner: Kevin Nash (By:Pin)
Lex Luger vs. Macho Man Randy Savage
Winner: Lex Luger (By:Submission)
Scott Hall vs. Larry Zybysco
Winner: Larry Zybysco (By:Dq)
Tv Title Match:(Champion) Booker T. vs. Rick Martel
Winner: Booker T. (by:Pin)
Raven vs. Chris Benoit
Winner: Benoit (By:Submission)
Cruiser Weight Title Match:(Champion) Rey Mysterio jr. vs. Chris Jericho
Winner: Jericho (By:Submision)
Bagwell & Norton & Konan vs. Steiners & Ray Traylor
Winner: Steiners & Trayler (By:pin)
Lizmark jr. & Super Calo & Juventued Gurrera & Chavo vs. Pshycosis & El Dandy & Silver King & La Parka
Winner: Lizmark & Juventued & Chavo & Super Calo (By:Pin)