WCW Fall Brawl was live from Winston-Salem, N.C. Hulk Hogan and Sting played a game of "Who can you trust?" Sid Vicious and Chris Benoit played big versus small. Harlem Heat was playing for a record, nine-time tag team champions. Goldberg wasn't playing at all. Check out the results of the latest WCW pay-per view event below.
Show Results:
Rey Mysterio Jr., Kidman and Eddy Guerrero d. Vampiro and Insane Clown Posse
The match opened with each side talking smack and Rey Jr. showing off his brand new blonde haircut. Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope were itching to show the world that they could get it done in the ring and they didn't disappoint. Shaggy nailed Kidman with a stiff clothesline that sent the former Cruiserweight champ reeling. The "Filthy Animals" showed off fine tag teamwork, nailing Shaggy with a Vegamatic and senton combination. Vampiro showed off moves of his own, hitting a fine top rope spin kick on Kidman. In the end, Vampiro's top rope skills backfired, allowing Eddy Guerrero to hit a dropkick. That set up Kidman's Shooting Star Press on Vampiro for the win.
Video: Shaggy 2 Dope gets the triple-teamed (2M QuickTime movie)
Video: The Filthy Animals take the win (3.3M QuickTime movie)
Cruiserweight Championship - Lenny d. Kaz Hayashi
Hayashi electrified the crowd with an incredible dropkick/head-scissors combination to open the match. He followed to move with an awesome suicide dive onto both Lenny and Lodi. Once back in the ring, Lodi attempted to ground Hyashi's aerial assault. Hyashi showed he could do it on the mat too, hitting Lodi with a great Ligerbomb. Things seemed to be going Hayashi's way until Lodi got involved. Kaz quickly ejected the blond second, then attempting a victory roll. Lenny was able to counter the move with the Memory Lane for the win.
Video: Kaz shows why he is champion material (1.9M QuickTime movie)
Video: The champ is just too tough to beat (2.6M QuickTime movie)
Brian Knobs and Hugh Morrus, with Jimmy Hart d. Shane Douglas and Dean Malenko
The First Family pulled off the upset of the night in this No-DQ match. Revolution members Douglas and Malenko showed off some great teamwork, hitting their opponents with a double baseball slide. Malenko attempted to clear the ring, but was tripped up by Brian Knobs. This gave Hugh Morrus the opportunity to hit the No Laughing Matter moonsault for the upset win.
Video: The First Family scores a huge victory (2.3M QuickTime movie)
Television Title Match - Rick Steiner d. Saturn
Saturn came out on fire early, but Steiner would use his methodical style to wear down the Revolution member. Steiner held Saturn in a single leg crablock for what seemed like an eternity, and the move took an obvious toll. Saturn attempted to rebound, hitting a second rope dropkick and springboard forearm. Saturn finally got Steiner in position for the DVD. Steiner shocked the crowd by kicking out at the two-count. With the emotional wind taken out of SaturnŐs sails, Steiner was able to hit the top rope bulldog for the win.
Video: DFG retains the strap (2.9M QuickTime movie)
Berlyn d. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan
Buff Bagwell was a no-show for his grudge match with Berlyn. Duggan agreed to take his place and defend the honor of the United States. Duggan came into the match ready for action, taking down the German with an atomic drop. Berlyn was able to gain control with a series of European uppercuts. The match fell outside the ring where Berlyn's bodyguard exposed the concrete floor. The bodyguard slammed Duggan to the ground and tossed him back into the ring. Berlyn nailed the easy prey with a neckbreaker for the 1-2-3. After the match, Bagwell ran to the ring. Duggan was furious and gave Bagwell a shove.
Video: Berlyn impresses in his debut match (3.4M QuickTime movie)
Tag Team Title Match - Harlem Heat d. West Texas Rednecks, with Curt Hennig
Harlem Heat was gunning for a record ninth reign as WCW Tag Team Champions. To do it, though, they'd have to get through Barry and Kendall Windham. Barry made sure Heat didn't have an easy road, hitting Stevie Ray with a DDT, elbow drop and clothesline combination. Booker T got into the ring and took down Kendall with his patented axe kick. Hennig attempted to knock out Stevie Ray with his cowbell, but it backfired, allowing Booker T to pin Kendall after a missile dropkick.
Video: Booker T comes in fighting (1.2M QuickTime movie)
Video: The Heat take advantage of a double-team and win the belts (2.9M QuickTime movie)
U.S. Title Match - Sid Vicious d. Chris Benoit
Vicious had his sights set on an 80th straight win and the United States title. Benoit, on the other hand, was aiming to reverse the trend of his Revolution mates. Benoit attempted to use his speed and power to upset the big man, nailing Sid with an awesome German suplex. Benoit went for a crucifix, which Sid countered into a Samoan drop. Benoit fought back, hooking in a Crippler Crossface. Sid powered out of the hold, but collapsed to the ground in exhaustion. Benoit went for the flying headbutt, but Sid moved. The stunned Benoit was prone for Sid's powerbomb. Three seconds later, we had a new U.S. Champion.
Goldberg d. Diamond Dallas Page
Prior to the match, referee Mickey Jay discovered a chain and a roll of quarters in Page's trunks. This prompted DDP to try and escape through the crowd. Goldberg had none of it and followed Page in. Once back in the ring, Goldberg dominated. The Jersey Triad attempted to interfere, with Kanyon nailing Goldberg with a glass plate. Page attempted the pin, but Goldberg amazingly kicked out. Kanyon and Bam Bam Bigelow ran in, but were nailed by a Goldberg double-clothesline. The momentum carried over, as Goldberg speared Page. The Jackhammer, and victory, soon followed.
WCW World Title Match - Sting d. Hulk Hogan
Both men shook hands prior to the match. Bret Hart arrived to wish both men well in the bout. Early on Hogan reminded the crowd of his Hollywood days, biting Sting in the corner. Sting fought back, nailing Hogan with a high cross body for a two-count. Sting put Hogan in position for the Stinger Splash, and hit two before missing the third. Hogan began to "Hulk Up," hitting Sting with the big boot. Diamond Dallas Page ran in and KO'd the referee, then hit Hogan with the Diamond-Cutter. Bret Hart ran in, taking out DDP. Sid Vicious would then run in, only to be hit with the Hogan boot. Lex Luger charged the ring with a baseball bat but he was hit with the boot, also. The bat fell into the hands of Sting who contemplated his next action. Sting shocked the world, hitting Hogan with the bat, then locking in the Scorpion Deathlock. Referee Charles Robinson ran in and called Hogan out, giving the World Title to Sting! Sting and Luger walked out of the ring arm and arm, having duped Hulk Hogan and the world.
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