WCW/NWO Souled Out 1999, Live from Charleston, West Virginia Commentators: Tony Schiavone, Mike Tenay, and Bobby Heenan
The night began with Ric Flair giving us a "special report". He started out by saying that the WCW's in control again, and thanked those in the WCW roster who maintained loyalty and continued in the fight against the nWo. He went on to say that WCW is the strongest wrestling orginization in the world, and assured us that the WCW would persevere against the nWo, and would remain suprime.
After a short run down of the card, and a bit senseless commentary and hotline plugs from The Three Stooges, we were taken to "Star Dressing Room C" where Goldberg laid on the floor, holding his knee and screaming in pain. After he threw a chair in the general direction of the camera- man, this monstrosity of a Pay-Per-View got started.
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"MEAN" MIKE ENOS vs. CHRIS BENOIT
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The match began with Tony Schiavone's usual bit of braindead commentary (including refering to Benoit as Chris Jericho). In fact, the commentary during a great deal of the match had absolutely nothing to do with the action inside of the ring ... and who can blame him.
The action in the ring mostly consisted of some minor grappeling, a demonstration of tissue-free nose blowing by Benoit, and a chop in the corner here and there.
After about 5 or 10 minutes, Enos executed the world's worst clothesline on Benoit (who did not help matters by selling the move). Hearing the crowds thunderous boo's, Benoit quickly slapped on the Crippler Cross- face for the win.
WINNER: Chris Beniot defeated "Mean" Mike Enos via submission (Crippler Crossface).
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NORMAN SMILEY vs. CHAVO GUERERRO JR.
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Norman Smiley walked to ringside carrying a red urn, which contained the remains of Pepe. An upset Chavo then made his way to ringside, and was held back by the referee while Smiley spread a few chips of Pepe on the floor.
Schiavone spent the match inventing names for moves and waiting in great anticipation to see the "Norman Wiggle". Heenan's commentary was the best of the night during this match.
All in all, a pretty entertaining matchup, but not exactly deserving of Pay-Per-View status either. The two battled back and forth for awhile with neither man having the advantage for very long. Some interesting new moves were executed by both wrestlers, including the Gory Special and a spanking of Chavo.
The match ended when Smiley tossed the remains of Pepe into Guerrero's eyes (a move which is apparently legal, as the ref watched the without arguement). Smiley quickly slapped on the Norman Conquest, defeating Chavo, and leaving him to mourn over his dear departed friend.
On a side note, there was a surprisingly large amount of Smiley fans. Chants of "Norman" and cheers during the wiggle were heard, as was a rousing chorus of "boring". In all honesty, however, it was one of the highlights of the show.
WINNER: Norman Smiley defeated Chavo Gurerro Jr. via submission (Norman Conquest chicken wing).
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FIT FINLAY vs. VAN HAMMER
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Finlay came out looking like an umpa-lumpa. Hammer came out drinking spring water and flashing peace signs. Commentary still focused around Goldberg for a short time.
The two wrestled an 80's style match, complete with Fit Finlay doing his best Iron Mike Sharpe impression (a growl that simply can't be described in text).
Finlay dominated most of the short matchup, but still managed to sell a few of Van's moves. Nothing here really stood out as being impressive, with the exception of the Irish Cabbage Roll (as dubbed by Heenan). Finlay then executed his tombstone piledriver, and took the win.
WINNER: Fit Finlay defeated Van Hammer via pinfall (tombstone).
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WRATH vs. BAM BAM BIGELOW
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More missed moves than the president of the chess club on a date with the prom queen. Bam Bam seemed to be quite a bit slower than he usually is, but still dominated most of the matchup. Wrath got his shots in too, but the match still seemed somewhat dull and sluggish, considering the talent of both wrestlers.
A highlight of the match was an arguement between two fans while Bam Bam held Wrath in a chinlock on the mat. While we didn't see them, they were louder than the commentary .. the loudist of which being a man screaming "shut up" and the other gentleman roaring back with a "shut me up".
Bam Bam and Wrath butted horns for a while, until Bam Bam slapped on his Greetings From Asbury Park (I wish they would think of a better name) to get the three count.
WINNER: Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Wrath via pinfall(Greetings From Asbury Park).
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KONNAN vs. LEX LUGER
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Konnan started with his usual mic work, adding a bit about salad dressing and requesting that Lex Luger "toss his salad". For those of you who know what that mean, I am sure you're vomiting on your keyboard picturing this in your mind. For those of you who do not know what it means, consider yourself lucky.
Luger got on the mic to explain that he simply gave Konnan a "love tap" (hmmm), and explained that Konnan simply was not part of the "A team". He ripped off McMahon's "easy way/hard way" speech and gave Konnan the chance to leave without getting another beating. Konnan responded with a right hand, and the match began.
Konnan dominated for a few minutes, but lost control of the match to Luger, who's 10 minute beating on Konnan would make the L.A.P.D. proud.
After a rest outside the ring, Konnan came back with a vengeance, executing a few of his trademark moves and slapping on the Tequilla Sunrise. All of his efforts were wasted, however, as Elizabeth made her way to ringside and spraypainted into the eyes of Konnan, allowing Luger to execute his Torture Rack and taking the win. Konnan was then helped back to the locker room by Danny Young and Mickey Jay.
WINNER: Lex Lugar defeated Konnan via submission (Torture Rack).
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PERRY SATURN vs. CHRIS JERICHO (with Ralphus)
stipulations: loser wears a dress
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Saturn came to the ring first, before Jericho and Ralphus made their way down carrying the dress in a brown paper bag. Unfortunately, Jericho got no mic time whatsoever.
Scott Dickenson was given a stern warning by Saturn to call the match down the middle, and the match began. It started slow, but the pace quickened with Saturn taking the reigns for awhile. Dickenson showed so signs of bias towards anyone.
During the match, Ralphus removed the leopard print dress from the bag. Shortly thereafter, Jericho executed some of the most impressive moves of the night, and took control of the match.
Saturn regained control for a brief time after Jericho caught knees in the stomach after an attempted lionsault. The action picked up, neither wrestler having a distinct advantage. Jericho attempted a lion tamer, but Saturn easily powered out of it. Seconds later, Jericho attempted a suplex which Saturn reversed into a small package. Referee Dickenson pulled Jericho on top, and gave a very quick three count with Saturn's shoulders on the mat.
Jericho retrieved the dress and gave it to Dickenson, along with a slap to the face. Saturn fumbled with the dress for a short time before slipping it on for what Jericho said would be for the rest of his pro wrestling career. Jericho, Dickenson and Ralphus celebrated outside the ring with laughter and handshakes.
WINNER: Chris Jericho defeated Perry Saturn via pinfall (small package; screwjob)
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WCW WORLD CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE BOUT
#KIDMAN vs. JUVENTUD GUERRERA vs. PSYCHOSIS vs. REY MYSTERIO JR.
stipulations: Four corners match
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Tony Schiavone proved once again to the world that he is the world's worst commentator, but we all knew that already, so I will not bother elaborating any further.
Kidman and Mysterio won the coin toss (which is both extremely important and does not matter at all, depending on which Schiavone comment you agree with) to begin the match.
For some odd reason, nobody in the match wanted to be tagged in (Kidman included), which makes absolutely no sense since whoever wins the decision became the champion. Oh well, since when did WCW make sense.
A lot of fast paced action, and impressive moves on the part of all four wrestlers. Juvy and Psychosis quickly formed an alliance, as did Kidman and Mysterio. This alliance lasted all of three minutes when Juvy and Psychosis argued over who should execute a moonsault. Mysterio and Kidman took advantage of this confusion, as they respectively executed powerbombs to their opponents on the outside.
Not a bad match, but not the best I've seen from these athletes either. Mysterio executed a Frankensteiner on Psychosis from the top rope to the outside, while Kidman waited and used his own shooting star press to put Juvy down for the three count. Kidman and Mysterio then shook hands out of mutual respect.
WINNER: Billy Kidman defeated Juventud Guererra via pinfall (Shooting Star Press); retained WCW World Cruiserweight Championchip Belt.
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CURT HENNIG & BARRY WINDHAM vs. RIC & DAVID FLAIR
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Two n.W.o. veterans versus the oldest and youngest man in professional wrestling. Why this was hyped up, I'll never understand.
Flair and Hennig performed some very dull dualing mic work, including Flair posing the threat that unless Hennig got in the ring, he should look for work with the WWF. Realizing that Flair and the WCW could use all the ratings and talented wrestlers they could scrape up, Ric Flair allowed Windham to start the match against David Flair.
David executed some very boring amateur moves (understandably so), as daddy continued to embarass himself by strutting and dancing like a Vietnam vet experiencing flashbacks. One could picture an old man sing- ing Metallica's "Enter Sandman" as being similar. It was really quite laughable.
Ric Flair and Hennig/Windham went back and forth for quite some time, in a very 80's style match, with Ric being dominated for a little while. Hennig focused his attack on the legs of Flair, while Windham tried to use his power to his advantage and attacked Ric's head, throat and upper body.
Ric Flair and Windham continued to battle, as David issued a low blow to Hennig. Hennig responded by dragging David into the ring, and proceeded to slap the youngster silly. As Hennig proceeded to beat the tar out of David, Arn Anderson came in and nailed Curt in the back of the neck with a tire iron. David fell on top of Curt. One, two, three ... the Flairs took the win, but this was only the begining,
The n.W.o. poured into the ring, including Bryan Adams, Vincent, Horace Hogan, Scott Norton at first, and then Kevin Nash, Hollywood Hogan, Buff Bagwell, Scott Steiner, and Lex Lugar shortly thereafter. The neo-nWo ganged up and beat the tar out of Ric Flair and Arn Anderson, and hand- cuffed Ric to the ring before having some fun with David.
David was bullied like a child in a schoolyard for a while. David then tried to fight back, which was met with a severe beating by all members of the neo-nWo. They spread him out, laying on his stomach, while Hogan spraypainted EZE (Easy E) on the young man's back. Hogan taunted daddy for awhile, who cried helplessly as he watched his son being beaten by over ten of the best wrestlers in the WCW/NWO.
Hogan took some shots at David's head, took off his belt, and proceeded to whip David's back like a slave on a pirate ship. The nWo taunted Ric Flair by throwing his son to him, only to drag him back for another whip across the back. Both father and son cowered in the corner in tears.
And if this is what happens when Flair's in charge, just think when Eric Bischoff takes the reigns once again in approx. 60 days!
WINNER: David Flair (& Ric Flair) defeated Curt Hennig (& Barry Windham) via pinfall (tire iron shot).
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SCOTT HALL vs. GOLDBERG
stipulations: ladder/stungun match
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The rules of this match, as Buffer explained, was that the only way to
win the match is to zap your opponent with the stungun. There would be
no disqualification, and no countout.
Scott "king of the ladder matches" Hall was very well recieved by the crowd ... especially considering that they just got done booing the hell out of the neo-nWo during the Flair incident. Hall told the crowd that he had good news and bad news. The good news was that they got to look at him. The bad news was that when Goldberg heard he was wrestling Hall, he "wet his pants, slipped in it, and got a boo-boo on his knee", ending his career. Buffer apologized for the false announcement, and the piped Goldberg chants began. Goldberg came to the ring wearing a leg brace, the stungun was raised, and a much quieter authentic Goldberg chant began, so that the fans may tell the difference.
Hall, who "chose his life of devices ... weapons, if you will" began the match by being shoved to the mat (I would say Schiavone was stuck in the 80's, but that would be an insult to Heenan, Monsoon and Ventura). Goldberg displayed his superiority in power as the two men began a slow feeling out process. Goldberg favored his leg after every move.
Seeing that Goldberg's leg was his weakness, Scott Hall attacked like a rabid dog, punching, kicking and slamming the injured knee of the former champion before going for the ladder. Goldberg mustered up enough energy to jump Hall from behind, tossed Hall back in the ring, and went for the ladder himself.
Hall caught Goldberg with a baseball slide into the ladder, putting Goldberg down, and allowing for Hall to do further damage and to go for the stungun.
Hall was all the way up the ladder, with Goldberg flat on the mat. Hall could have easilly climbed another step, but decided instead to jump off and elbow Goldberg (actually, this seemed to be a mistake. Goldberg should have gone for Hall, but he laid on the mat while Hall was all the way up).
Goldberg began a small comeback, which was squashed by Hall using the ladder as a weapon. Hall again tried for the stungun, but this time, Goldberg pushed the ladder down.
The matchup continued back and forth, each man attempting to get the stungun. Finally, Hall was on the mat, and Goldberg was ready to grab the stungun, but Disco Inferno ran out to make the save, pushing the ladder down, and dragging Hall to his feet to climb the ladder.
Hall accended the ladder and retrieved the stungun. Hall lunged several times, but missed. Goldberg executed a kick, knocking Hall to the mat, and the stungun mysteriously halfway under the ring.
Instead of picking up the stungun, Inferno stood there like a schmuck while Hall and Goldberg fought over the weapon, which Goldberg acquired. Goldberg taunted Hall for a while, threw the stungun in the air, speared Hall, picked up the stungun, and zapped Hall for the win.
At about this time, WCW's camera switched to the entrance way before Bigelow could be seen (a very silly mistake that topped off an evening of poor camera work). Bam Bam attacked Goldberg in the corner, before being zapped by Hall. The night ended with Hall zapping both Bigelow and Goldberg.
WINNER: Goldberg defeated Scott Hall (stungun).
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