WCW 2000: Saturday Night Up!/Update on angles etc.

World Championship Wrestling presents Saturday Night 1-22-2000
From: Orlando, FL

Mike Tenay and Scott Hudson welcome everyone to WCW Saturday Night. Hudson mentions that Souled Out is only eight days away. Hudson personally can not wait for Scott Steiner/Ric Flair match while Tenay wants Goldberg to get revenge against Roddy Piper. Tenay mentions that on tonight’s edition Rick Steiner will defend the WCW Television Championship against Fit Finlay. Hudson promotes that Mike Awesome will compete against Big Vito. Also tonight Chavo Guerrero Jr. will be in action against up and comer AJ Styles. Tenay hypes up the main event as Chris Benoit will take on Shawn Stasiak. Hudson sends it over to David Penzer to start the show.

Match #1: Elik Skipper/Kid Romeo defeated Shannon Moore/Shane Helms
Shannon Moore/Shane Helms are no longer in the pop stable “3 Count”. Moore has adopted a more natural look as he is dressed in gothic clothing. While Helms is in his regular trunks. A fast pace match between these four men. Skipper nails Moore with a impressive slingshot somersault lariat for a near fall. Moore manages to fight back and nails Skipper with a double springboard leg drop for a near fall of his own. Helms enters and takes Skipper down with a frog splash cross body but Skipper kicks out at two. Skipper nails double under hook power bomb. Romeo enters and connects with a sickening death valley driver for a near fall. Helms ducks a clothesline and takes Romeo down with a tornado DDT. Moore gets the tag and springboards off the top rope looking for a cross body and seemingly connects but Romeo manages to roll through and pins Moore for the unexpected victory!
Winners: Elik Skipper and Kid Romeo via pin fall. ***

It is now time for a pre-recorded sit down interview Hulk Hogan had with Mike Tenay. Tenay brings up how Hogan has to find a partner for WCW Souled Out in eight days and asks how the process is going. Hogan says that as everyone knows he doesn’t have a lot of friends or people that he can trust because of what he did back in 1996. No matter how many times he asks to be forgiven, the guys in the back will never be able to fully do it, and he understands that. However, he lets Tenay know that he has found a partner. A man that never had to go through the wrath of the N.W.O when he was the leader. This is a man that Savage knows very well. Hogan says that everyone will find out who his partner is, on Monday Nitro, brother.

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Match #2: Lane Vs Lash LeRoux
Both men do their taunts. Lane doing a more inappropriate taunt while LeRoux does his side burn taunt. Lane slaps LeRoux during his taunt. Lane with the early offense taking LeRoux down with a spinning heel kick. LeRoux takes Lane down with a double arm DDT nearly picking up the win. Lane plants LeRoux with a spinning neck breaker. LeRoux with a few jabs and split before taking Lane down with a clothesline. Lane stumbles around and LeRoux connects with the Whiplash 00 for the win.
Winner: Lash LeRoux **½

A previously taped interview with Raven is aired. Raven is sitting in a ally as the camera makes its way over to him. Raven starts off saying that Bagwell has been giving everything he has ever wanted. He gets the commercials, the women, the fame. While Raven is simply ignored. Raven will not have that anymore. He is done just sitting in the corner and everyone else gets what should be his. At Souled Out, Raven will force Bagwell to retire. His good looks will be diminished, his good health will be no longer. “Buff Bagwell, you have eight days to remain happy. January 30th, you’ll never the be same. Quote the Raven…. NEVERMORE!”

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Match #3: © Rick Steiner Vs Fit Finlay WCW Television Championship
Talk about a slugfest. These two had one stiff slugfest. Finlay with several European uppercuts on Steiner who came back with several head butts. Finlay takes Steiner down with a gut wrench suplex for a near fall. Finlay knocks Steiner down with a short arm clothesline as well. Steiner fights off of Finlay’s shoulder as he was going for a rolling fireman’s carry slam. Finlay spins around and Steiner knocks him down with a clothesline. Steiner pulls Finlay up and connects with a running power slam. Finlay rolls to a corner where Steiner delivers several blows. Steiner with a belly to belly suplex for a near fall. Steiner climbs to the top rope and leaps off connecting with the a bulldog. Steiner goes for the cover and picks up the win.
Winner and Still WCW Television Champion: Rick Steiner via pin fall **
After the match, Steiner yells into the camera that no one will beat him for the TV Championship

A video package promoting the feud between Piper and Goldberg is shown. Mainly focusing on Piper stopping the Starrcade match abruptly and screwing Goldberg out of the championship

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Match #4: Mark Jindrak Vs Hugh Morrus
Morrus controlled a good portion of the match. Jindrak showcased his strength taking Morrus down with a tilt a whirl side slam nearly picking up a win. However, Morrus fought back and took Jindrak down with a running power slam. Morrus climbs to the top rope and connects with a moonsault to pick up the win.
Winner: Hugh Morrus via pin fall *½

Ad for WCW Souled Out is shown.

Jimmy Hart is standing in the ring with his client Mike Awesome. Jimmy Hart says that everyone man who has tried to beat Awesome have failed miserably. Hart issues another open challenge. After a brief moment, Big Vito comes out to accept the challenge.

Match #5: Mike Awesome Vs Big Vito
Vito charges the ring delivering several rights but Awesome just shoves him away. Vito charges again but Awesome catches him and connects with a quick power slam. Awesome connects with a German suplex and Vito is hurting. Awesome pulls Vito up and connects with a fireman’s carry cutter. Awesome climbs to the top and connects with a impressive Awesome Splash. Awesome goes for the cover and picks up a rather quick win.
Winner: Mike Awesome via pin fall **¾
After the match, Johnny The Bull runs down but Awesome takes him down with a spine buster. Awesome lifts Bull up and plants him down with a Awesome Bomb. Awesome stands over the fallen Mamalukes as Hart yells on his megaphone.

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Backstage, Billy Kidman is reading the new WCW Magazine which is out in nespamtands now. Rey Mistero Jr. walks in and says he needs to talk to Kidman. Rey tells Kidman that at Souled Out he is going to do what he has to do in order to win the Cruiserweight championship. Even if that means he has to beat Kidman. Kidman cuts him off and says that he wouldn’t expect anything less and that’s exactly wants. Kidman puts his hand out and says “may the best man win.” Rey nods and shakes his hand.

Match #6: Chavo Guerrero Jr. Vs AJ Styles
Styles takes Chavo down with a spinning heel kick and middle rope tornado DDT and nearly picks up a win. Styles comes off the ropes and attempts a wheelbarrow bulldog, but Chavo drops Styles to the mat chest and gut first. Chavo platys to the crowd and goes to pull Styles up who nails Chavo with a pele kick! Styles leaps off the middle rope and takes Chavo down with a hurricanrana for another near fall. Chavo avoids a dropkick and takes Styles down with a Saito suplex. Chavo sends Styles into the ropes and connects with a tilt a whirl backbreaker for a near fall. Chavo attempts a vertical suplex but Styles reverses and takes Chavo down with a reverse DDT! Styles goes to the top rope, leaps off and misses the Spiral Tap! Chavo quickly gets up and plants Styles with a brain buster. Chavo goes to the top and connects with the frog splash for the win.
Winner: Chavo Guerrero Jr. via pin fall ****¼
After the match, Chavo signals at the Cruiserweight Championship will be coming around his waist.

A video promoting WCW Souled Out is shown.

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Match #7: Chris Benoit Vs Shawn Stasiak
Stasiak shows off his body to Benoit, but Benoit could care less. Benoit delivers several chops on Stasiak in the corner. Benoit with a snap suplex. Stasiak comes back with a high knee followed by a back suplex. Stasiak turns his back and again shows his abs to the crowd. Benoit comes form behind and connects with three German suplex’s and releases on the third one. Stasiak manages to take Benoit down with a military press slam. Stasiak mocks Benoit and casually pulls Benoit up. Benoit drags Stasiak down and locks in the cross face. Stasiak taps out.
Winner: Chris Benoit via submission ***
After the match. Chris Benoit celebrates as the announcers put over the fact that if Benoit does that at Souled Out, he will become the WCW United States Champion.

End of Show.

Overall Grade: 70%

World Championship Wrestling presents Nitro 1-24-2000
From: Los Angeles, CA

Tony Schiavone and Bobby Heenan welcome everyone to this edition of WCW Nitro. Tony mentions how Souled Out is only six days away. Heenan puts over how Piper must be shaking in his boots as Goldberg will get his hands on him in six days! Schiavone agrees and mentions that Scott Steiner gets the chance to prove to Ric Flair that he is indeed “the man”. Heenan wonders who Hogan has gotten to be his mystery partner. Schiavone truly believes that no one will have Hogan’s back at Souled Out. Heenan says he would never trust Hogan. Schiavone reminds Bobby that he never had liked Hogan. Which, Heenan seems to acknowledge but maintains his point. Tony sends it over to David Penzer to start the action!

Match #1: Chavo Guerrero Jr./Juventud Guerrera Vs Briscoe Brothers
The young Briscoe’s have yet another tough task ahead of them as they go against the other two men involved in the fatal four way match for the Cruiserweight Championship at Souled Out. Chavo with a tilt a whirl backbreaker on Mark. Chavo with a northern lights suplex as well for a near fall. Mark takes Chavo down with a spinning heel kick. Chavo charges but Mark takes Chavo down with a Samoan drop and Chavo rolls to the floor upset. Chavo eventually re-enters but is taken down with a gut wrench suplex. Mark stalks Chavo in the corner but Chavo pulls on Mark’s trunks and Mark goes hard face first into the middle turnbuckle. Chavo with a saito suplex before tagging in Juvi. Juvi with a springboard leg drop for a near fall. Juvi comes off the ropes and takes Mark down with a tornado DDT. Juvi proceeds to mock a certain top star in the WWF and goes off the ropes looking for a elbow, but Mark has gotten up and connects with a overhead belly to belly suplex. Mark makes the tag to Jay who plants Juvi with gut wrench power bomb. Juvi rolls to his corner and tags in Chavo. Chavo climbs up top and connects with a missile dropkick. On the floor, Juvi pulls Mark off the apron and sends him into the ring steps. Chavo ducks a super kick from Jay and plants him with a brain buster. Chavo goes for the cover and picks up the win.
Winners: Chavo Guerrero Jr. and Juventud Guerrera via pin fall ****
After the match, Chavo is taunting the crowd and stumbles backwards into Juvi. They are clearly talking about their PPV match this Sunday. Both men signal that the championship will be theirs this Sunday.

Commercials

Gene calls out Eddie Guerrero for a interview. Guerrero has a frustrated look on his face. Gene asks Eddie want his problem his. Guerrero tells Gene that his problem is with Eric Bischoff. Guerrero was promised to be a top tier player here in WCW, but has yet to be used as a wrestler. Every week he has to come out here and talk and complain. He is sick of doing it. No one is listening to him. He is convinced he needs to beat people in order for people to take notice. Guerrero wants a match, tonight. Eric Bischoff music hits. Bischoff actually agrees with Guerrero that it has been far too long. But, Bischoff has been protecting Guerrero. Guerrero looks confused. Bischoff says with the way Guerrero has been talking a lot of the guys in the back are wanting to hurt Guerrero to teach him a lesson. However, Bischoff knew that Guerrero would grow impatient. So, tonight Bischoff has made a match. Guerrero has issues with various main event guys. Well, tonight he will have to prove he is worthy of being in a match against a main event wrestler Tonight, it will be Eddie Guerrero against his good fried… Dean Malenko! Guerrero nods his head in approval as Bischoff heads backstage.

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Match #2: © Rick Steiner Vs Perry Saturn WCW Television Champion
Steiner attempts to use his powerful right hands to take care of Saturn, but Saturn comes back with a few of his own. Saturn avoids a clothesline and connects with a German suplex for a near fall. Saturn sends Steiner into a corner and charges looking to catapult Steiner back to the middle of the ring, but Steiner drops Saturn face first onto the top turnbuckle. Steiner with a back suplex and drops a elbow to the back of Saturn. Steiner attempts a running power slam but Saturn wiggles out and connects with a exploder suplex for a near fall. Saturn waits as Steiner gets up and connects with a super kick. Saturn goes for the cover, but Steiner gets his shoulder up. Saturn goes to the apron and connects with a slingshot splash for another near fall. Steiner manages to block a double under hook suplex attempt and takes Saturn down with a belly to belly suplex. Steiner climbs to the top rope looking for the bulldog, but Saturn gets up, runs up the ropes and takes Steiner down with a overhead belly to belly suplex! Saturn goes for the cover and on the count of two, the referee is pulled out of the ring. The camera turns and its STEVEN REGAL! Regal knocks the referee down with a left hand and enters the ring. Regal has a pair of brass knuckles and nails Saturn. Regal pulls Steiner up and nails him as well. Regal stands over Steiner and says “lets see you beat me you bloody fool!” and delivers a few more brass knuckle shots. Regal leaves to a course of boos. The referee recovers and has thrown out the match.
Winner: No Contest, Rick Steiner retains the WCW Television Championship **½

Tony and Bobby wonder what the heck Regal is doing back in WCW. Tony mentions that Regal is a former WCW Television Champion and perhaps he was sending a message. Bobby believes that if he was, Steiner and Saturn got the message loud and clear. Tony sends it over to Gene


Gene introduces Buff Bagwell who is on his way down to the ring for a interview, but after his pyro goes off, RAVEN comes running down and attacks Bagwell. Raven sends Bagwell into the guard railing and plants Bagwell with a sickening DDT on the floor! Security comes running down but Raven escapes through the crowd. Several EMT attend to the clearly shaken up Bagwell.

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Tony mentions that Bagwell is aware of his surroundings but appears to be shaken up. Heenan believes this will just add to their match at Souled Out.

Match #3: Konnan Vs Chris Kanyon
Kanyon comes out with his own camera crew and stage lighting guys as well. He is really taking this whole movie star thing to another level. Konnan with the early advantage taking Kanyon down with a rolling thunder lariat. Kanyon rolls to the floor to get “powder” on his face. Konnan doesn’t wait and rams Kanyon into the guard railing. Konnan rolls Kanyon back into the ring who is back peddling. Konnan sends Kanyon into the corner and charges but Kanyon surprises Konnan with a clothesline. Konnan gets up and walks right into a death valley driver but Kanyon only gets a two count. Konnan manages to avoid a Russian leg sweep and takes Kanyon down with a DDT. Kanyon rolls to the floor, again. Konnan is too busy recovering to notice that Kanyon has rolled to the floor and that someone in the same gear is now on the floor. Konnan throws “Kanyon” back into the ring and connects with a atomic drop followed by a running bulldog, however again “Kanyon” rolls to the floor. The real Kanyon comes from behind spins Konnan around and connects with “That’s A Wrap” for the win!
Winner: Chris Kanyon via pin fall **¾
After the match, Kanyon grabs what he is calling his “stunt double”. Once the camera gets closer, it is revealed to be… Joey Matthews. Kanyon and Matthews head to the back taunting the crowd and laughing at Konnan.

Jeff Jarrett is standing in front of the camera alone. Jarrett tells the fans that six days before he retains his WCW United States Championship against Chris Benoit he gets the chance to take out their hero. He is of course talking about Hulk Hogan. Just like Eddie Guerrero, Jarrett has been pushed aside for the same of stuff year after year. However, tonight is the dawning of a new era. Jarrett guarantees he will pin Hogan 1-2-3 in the center of the ring.

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Match #4: Kevin Nash Vs Crowbar
Crowbar is determined to get a win even if he is facing Kevin Nash. Well, lets say Crowbar didn’t fair well. Nash with a early side slam and big boot to control Crowbar. Nash with his usual back elbow routine in the corner and chokes Crowbar with his foot. Crowbar does attempt a springboard cross body but Nash clotheslines him in mid air. Nash pulls Crowbar up and plants him down with a power bomb for the quick win.
Winner: Kevin Nash via pin fall *½
After the match, Nash makes it known that Sting will suffer the same fate. Once Nash leaves, Vampiro is seen rolling into the ring and again whispers something into Crowbar’s ear. Crowbar looks at Vampiro and follows him to the backstage area.

Tony and Bobby speculate what Vampiro has been whispering in Crowbar’s ear in the recent weeks. Tony mentions that more action is up next, as Booker T will be in action.

Match #5: Booker T Vs Psicosis
Psicosis actually manages to get a few offense moves in including a wheelbarrow into a bulldog and springboard leg drop. However, Psicosis decided to play to the crowd and was taken down with a leaping side kick. Booker sends Psicosis into the ropes and plants him down with a spine buster. Psicosis stumbles to his feet and Booker nails him with a scissors kick for the win.
Winner: Booker T via pin fall **½
After the match. Booker T plays to the camera and taunts Scott Hall.

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Disco Inferno introduces his new talk show, named “The Lounge”. Inferno puts himself over saying that WCW has finally caught on that the fans love him and want to see more of him. The crowd disagrees. Inferno brings up that his first guest tonight will be the ever depressing, Diamond Dallas Page. Inferno pokes fun at Page’s wife Kimberly losing her job and that Shane Douglas will beat Page this Sunday. Diamond Dallas Page comes out to a good reaction and Inferno tells the music man to cut his music. Inferno asks how is his wife. Page goes to answer but Inferno cuts him off saying “you know what, I actually don’t care.” Page didn’t like that. Inferno brings up the video that the Triple Threat showed on Thunder where they were videotaping Kimberly running with her dogs. Inferno says he has a serious question. “Are they real?” Page goes to hit Inferno but Inferno manages to convince Page that he was just joking. However, he tells Page that he isn’t joking about the fact that Shane Douglas will beat Page to prove he is the better man. Page just laughs, until Inferno goes one step further. Inferno says “Hell, maybe after Souled Out Kimberly can be with a real man, for once.” Page snaps nailing Inferno with several right hands. Page drives Inferno down with a Diamond Cutter and grabs a microphone. Page says “Douglas, you have brought this to a whole new level. This isn’t just about you and me. This is about the pride and respect of my wife. At Souled Out Douglas you are going to wish you didn’t mess with DDP. Get ready to FEEL… THE…. BANG!” Page plays to the crowd as Inferno is left on the floor hurting.

Match #6: Eddie Guerrero Vs Dean Malenko
As expected these two men put on one hell of a show. Malenko comes off ropes and is met with a tilt a whirl side slam. Malenko takes Guerrero down with a leg lariat. Malenko takes Guerrero down with a gut buster as well. Malenko leaps off the middle turnbuckle looking for a knee drop but Guerrero manages to move. Malenko is holding his knee hunched over which allows Guerrero to spike Malenko with a DDT. Malenko nearly sneaks a win with a rollup as Guerrero attempted a figure four lock. Guerrero pulls Malenko up and attempts a spinning crucifix into a neck breaker slam, but Malenko slides off and takes Guerrero down with a back suplex. Malenko with a delayed vertical suplex for a near fall. Malenko leaps off the middle rope again looking for a double axe handle but Guerrero catches him and flapjacks Malenko down. Guerrero rolls through and locks in a single leg Boston Crab on Malenko’s previously injured leg. Guerrero pulls Malenko back to the center of the ring and switches into a STF. Malenko refuses to give up and Guerrero decides to let go. Guerrero attempts a snap suplex but Malenko blocks and drives Guerrero down with a brain buster for a near fall. Malenko sends Guerrero into the ropes and puts his head down which allows Guerrero to deliver a boot and take Malenko down with a spinning power bomb! Guerrero signals for the end and climbs to the top. Guerrero leaps off connecting with the frog splash to pick up the win!
Winner: Eddie Guerrero via pin fall ***½
Guerrero taunts to the camera asking “was that good enough for you Bischoff.” Guerrero walks to back.

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Tony hypes up the fact that we have yet to find out Hogan’s partner for the PPV this Sunday. Heenan believes that Hogan wasn’t able to find anyone, and was lying as usual. Tony sends it over to David Penzer for the main event.

Match #7: Jeff Jarrett Vs Hulk Hogan Non-Title
Hogan with several right hands on Jarrett before sending him into the ropes and taking Jarrett down with a back elbow. Jarrett gets up and walks right into a scoop slam. Jarrett gets up and is up against the ropes and Hogan charges and clotheslines Jarrett over the top to the floor. Hogan follows and crotches Jarrett on the guard railing and clotheslines him off again. Hogan sends Jarrett back into the ring but Jarrett manages to deliver a few boots on Hogan. Jarrett sends Hogan into the ropes and clotheslines Hogan down. Jarrett pulls Hogan up and connects with a delayed vertical suplex. Jarrett goes for the cover but Hogan kicks out. Jarrett continues his offense and goes for The Stroke but Hogan shoves him off and Jarrett goes off the ropes and Hogan connects with a big boot. Hogan is signaling for the leg drop, until he notices Savage. Hogan begins yelling at Savage and doesn’t realize that Jarrett has grabbed his guitar. Hogan turns around and Jarrett nails him with the guitar to cause the DQ
Winner: Hulk Hogan via disqualification **
After the match, Randy Savage runs down and counts the three as Jarrett pins Hogan in the middle of the ring. Savage grabs a microphone and tells Hogan that he wants him to meet his tag team partner for this Sunday. He points to the aisle way and…. MIKE AWESOME comes down to the ring and all three men begin to work on Hogan. Then, the lights go out and the crowd is wondering what is going to happen. The light flicker back on, and its…. SID VICIOUS! Sid begins to brawl with all three men as Tony is screaming at the top of his lungs that Sid must be his partner. Everyone but Mike Awesome bail from the ring and has a face to face confrontation. Eventually, Jimmy Hart rolls in and tells Awesome to come with him. As they head to backstage area, Chris Benoit comes running down and brawls with Jeff Jarrett as security tries to break them up as they go backstage. Hogan has gotten up and shakes Sid’s hand as Savage/Awesome continue to taunt Hogan and Sid as Nitro goes off the air.

End of show

World Championship Wrestling presents Saturday Night 1-29-2000
From: Orlando, FL

Mike Tenay and Scott Hudson welcome everyone to WCW Saturday Night. They make sure to point out that Souled Out is now just one day away. They hype up Steiner/Flair, Goldberg/Piper, Sting/Nash and Hogan/Sid facing Savage/Awesome. Tenay puts over tonight’s show with Buff Bagwell competing in the main event tonight. Hudson also mentions that the Faces of Fear will be in action in a non-title contest. Tenay throws it over to David Penzer to start the show!

Match #1: Sean O’Haire Vs Hugh Morrus
Morrus gets right in O’Haire’s face but O’Haire doesn’t back down and actually begins to deliver right hands. O’Haire with a impressive super kick that catches Morrus square on the chin. O’Haire showcases his strength by lifting Morrus up with a gorilla press slam but Morrus rakes O’Haire’s eyes and comes off the ropes to take O’Haire down with a jumping DDT. Morrus muscles O’Haire up and power bombs him down. Morrus with a top rope moonsault for the win.
Winner: Hugh Morrus via pin fall **½
After the match, Morrus stands over O’Haire and is heard calling O’Haire a young punk who needs to learn to not mess with men out of his league.

Backstage, Gene is standing with the recently returned Steven Regal. Regal tells Gene that he heard that Rick Steiner had been going around saying that he is the best WCW Television Champion of all time. Well, Regal took exception to that as he believes, actually, he knows he is the best WCW Television Champion. Regal issues a challenges Rick Steiner to prove himself.

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Match #2: Faces of Fear Vs Elik Skipper/Kid Romeo Non-Title
This was simple. Skipper and Romeo never had a chance. Meng planted Romeo with a pile driver and Barbarian leaped off the top rope connecting with a flying head butt for the win.
Winners: Faces of Fear via pin fall. *½

Backstage, Shawn Stasiak is eating a salad without any dressing. Chuck Palumbo walks over and compliments Stasiak body, as if Stasiak didn’t know already that he his built. Palumbo has a salad just like Stasiak and now Stasiak is listening. Palumbo says that I believes that they are the future of WCW and they should team up and take WCW by storm. Stasiak thinks for a moment and says “ that would be perfect.”

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Match #3: Chris Kanyon Vs Kaz Hayashi
Hayashi tried to use his speed and it worked early on taking Kanyon down with a spinning heel kick. Hayashi also nailed Kanyon with a slingshot DDT for a near fall. However, Hayashi went for a springboard cross body and Kanyon caught him and connected with a power slam. Kanyon connected with a double leg slam and then moments later his “That’s a wrap” for the win.
Winner: Chris Kanyon via pin fall ***
After the match, Kanyon celebrates as if it was a come from behind victory. Joey Matthews and some other stage crew guys lift Kanyon onto his shoulders as the crowd is laughing and at the same time booing at Kanyon.

Terry Funk is standing in front of the a camera backstage, alone. Funk says that Norman Smiley got the best of him last time but that will not happen again. Funk announces that he has talked to Eric Bischoff and has gotten a rematch. He says he will take the Hardcore Title away from Norman Smiley on Thunder this coming week.

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Match #4: La Parka Vs Vampiro
During this match, Crowbar is seen watching on a monitor in the back. Parka with a spinning wheel kick early on. Vampiro misses a clothesline and is taken down with a back drop. Parka heads to the top rope but Vampiro runs up and arm drags Parka off the top turnbuckle! Vampiro with a choke slam. Vampiro yells out to Crowbar to watch how its done. Vampiro scoops Parka up and connects with the Nail in the Coffin! Vampiro goes for the cover and picks up the win.
Winner: Vampiro via pin fall **¼
After the match, we see Crowbar in the back with a smirk on his face and is nodding his head as Vampiro taunts the crowd.

A ad for WCW Souled out is shown.

Commercials

Tenay and Hudson hype up Souled Out and once they get to Raven/Bagwell they bring up how Bagwell will be competing next. They put over the war that Bagwell will be involved in when he competes against the deranged Raven in less than twenty four hours.

Match #5: Buff Bagwell Vs Mark Jindrak
Jindrak has a pose down with Bagwell. As Bagwell poses to the crowd, Jindrak attacks. Jindrak controls the early stages of the match with a nice float over scoop slam for a near fall. Jindrak even nails Bagwell with a double under hook power bomb for near fall. Jindrak makes a mistake by putting his head down too soon to allow Bagwell to connect with a swinging neck breaker. Bagwell delivers a boot and plants Jindrak with a double under hook DDT. Bagwell climbs to the top turnbuckle, leaps off and connects with the Buff Blockbuster to pick up the win.
Winner: Buff Bagwell via pin fall **½
Bagwell poses for the crowd as Tenay and Hudson tell everyone to order WCW Souled Out tomorrow night. Saturday

Another ad for WCW Souled Out is shown as Saturday Night comes to a close.

End of show.