THUNDER: Fall Out

As promised, many of Fall Brawl's most noteworthy competitors used Thunder to practice their wares and make a final statement. Along with a few exciting matches, Buff Bagwell, Sid Vicious and Rick Steiner delivered some damage and derogatory comments to the Saginaw, Mich. crowd.

But, as usual, it was Goldberg who spoke the loudest in the main event...

Show Results

Thunder started the program by paying their respects to the late Marc Curtis.

Buff Bagwell d. Barbarian, with Jimmy Hart
All-American Buff Bagwell curiously took this difficult match before his Fall Brawl contest against Berlyn. Bagwell taunted Barbarian early in the bout, only to incur the wrath and power of Hart's veteran charge. When Hart threw an international object into the ring, the famous manager accidentally armed Bagwell with a weapon, which lead to the defeat of his charge.

Nitro Flashback: With the help of Uta, Berlyn chastised the American audience.

Thunder took a look at the long history between Sting and Lex Luger.

Hammer d. Blitzkreig
Hammer's power advantage was overwhelming from the bout's open. But, even after Hammer delivered a debilitating series of gorilla slams and suplexes, Blitzkreig still managed to score a few near-falls and wicked kicks. After Hammer missed a second-rope leg drop, the cruiserweight gave his final run of offense (including a suicide moonsalt), but still fell prey to the Hammer Throw.

The Revolution (Perry Saturn, Chris Benoit and Shane Douglas) d. Steve Regal, Dave Taylor and Chris Adams
The boys from Britain showed the fruits of their combined experience early in the match. Using the flag pole and multiple gang attacks, Regal, Taylor and Adams annihilated Douglas – until The Franchise made the all-important tag to Benoit. Soon, all six men were rocking and socking. The U.S. Champion ended the match after delivering his Headbutt Splash and Crippler Crossface to Adams.

Thunder took a look at Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair's new home videos.

Kaz Hayashi d. Lodi, with Lenny
Despite offering a strong start, Hayashi spent most of the match on the mat, reeling from a variety of Lodi lariats and bulldogs. But Hayashi continually scored near-falls, escaped holds and foraged forward. Eventually, Lenny had become a regular presence on the ring apron – but his constant interference backfired. After bumping into the Cruiserweight Champion, Lodi was locked into a schoolboy roll-up for the pin.

Thunder took a look at the recent history between Sting and Hulk Hogan.

Sid Vicious d. Adrian Byrd and Bobby Blaze
Talk about devastating. Sid came, Sid saw and Sid left Byrd and Blaze bruised and defeated. Post-match, Sid spoke about his dominance and quest to be The Millennium Man.

The Revolution Interview
Dean Malenko came to the ring with Rick Steiner's TV Title draped across his shoulder. The Revolution said they would not stop until they had all the belts in WCW, and that the DFG could try to win his belt back that very evening.

Booker T, with Stevie Ray d. Barry Windham, with Kendall Windham and Curt Hennig
Pre-match, Booker T took one of the title belts and commented on how well it fit him. Kendall Windham offered an opening distraction, but Booker T quickly rebounded from a Barry attack. Curt Hennig, however, managed do interfere much more successfully. Booker T turned the momentum after ducking a lariat, and delivering a Harlem Sidekick. When the former TV Champion attempted a Missile Dropkick, Kendall openly interfered, forcing the disqualification. Post-match, the Redneck brutalized Harlem Heat with kicks and the tag team belts.

Dean Malenko d. Rick Steiner
TV Title Match
The DFG struck before the opening bell and then plied Malenko with punches and suplexes. Enter Sid Vicious. The Millennium Man entered the ring, causing the disqualification, and then proceeded to deliver his Vicious wares. The Revolution ran down, but seemed unable to stop Steiner and Sid. Saturn finally managed to back body drop Sid over the top, giving The Revolution control of the ring.

Goldberg d. Bam Bam Bigelow
Goldberg dominated the entire contest, but things went awry after referee Nick Patrick was inadvertently struck. The G-Man continued to dissect the Jersey Native, until Page arrived. The Triad members attempted to double team Goldberg. Instead, they tasted the ferocity of the Spear. While Page watched from the outside, Goldberg defeated 3-B with the Jackhammer. Post-match, Page treated his Fall Brawl opponent to repeated chair shots.

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