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Wrestling Report
DC Armory, Washington, DC - May 19th, 1990
A packed house of 7,500 fans at the DC Armory witnessed a thrilling night of professional wrestling action as World Championship Wrestling (WCW) presented its latest Pay-Per-View event. The card was stacked with a mix of high-flying tag team matches and intense singles bouts, capped off by an electrifying Steel Cage Match for the NWA World Heavyweight Title.
Match 1: Six-Man Tag Team Match
Norman the Lunatic and the Road Warriors (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) made quick work of Bam Bam Bigelow, Cactus Jack, and Kevin Sullivan, securing the victory in just 9 minutes and 38 seconds. The Lunatic's unorthodox style proved to be too much for their opponents, as he took advantage of the chaos to score the pin.
Match 2: Singles Match
Mean Mark dominated Johnny Ace in a hard-hitting contest, emerging victorious after 10 minutes and 41 seconds. Mean Mark's powerbomb proved to be the decisive blow, leaving Ace reeling.
Match 3: Tag Team Match
The Samoan Swat Team (Fatu and Samoan Savage) outlasted Mike Rotunda and Tommy Rich in a match that saw plenty of back-and-forth action. The Swat Team ultimately prevailed after 17 minutes and 54 seconds, showcasing their impressive teamwork.
Match 4: Hair vs. Hair Match
Paul Ellering got the better of Theodore R. Long in a bizarre and bloody Hair vs. Hair Match. Ellering's vicious attacks left Long's locks scattered across the mat, earning him the win after just 1 minute and 57 seconds.
Match 5: WCW United States Tag Team Title Match
The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton and Stan Lane) successfully defended their tag team titles against Flyin' Brian and The Z-Man. The Express's quickness and cunning proved too much for their opponents, as they claimed the win after a thrilling match that lasted 14 minutes.
Match 6: Corporal Punishment Tag Team Match
The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) got the best of the Fabulous Freebirds (Jimmy Garvin and Michael Hayes) in an intense corporal punishment match. The Express's high-flying moves and lightning-quick tag team sequences allowed them to outmaneuver the Freebirds, securing the win after 18 minutes and 33 seconds.
Match 7: NWA World Tag Team Title Match
Doom (Butch Reed and Ron Simmons) successfully defended their NWA World Tag Team Titles against The Steiner Brothers. Doom's dominant performance saw them claim victory after a grueling match that lasted 15 minutes.
Main Event: NWA World Heavyweight Title Steel Cage Match
In the main event, Lex Luger faced off against Ric Flair in an intense Steel Cage Match for the NWA World Heavyweight Title. The two competitors engaged in a back-and-forth battle, with both men trading blows and near-falls. In the end, Luger emerged victorious after 17 minutes and 21 seconds, retaining his title and cementing his status as one of the top wrestlers in the sport.
Overall
This Pay-Per-View event was a must-watch for wrestling fans, featuring a diverse range of matches that showcased the best of what WCW has to offer. From high-flying tag team action to intense singles bouts and a thrilling main event, there was something for everyone on this card. The packed house at the DC Armory was electric all night long, and we're sure that fans will be talking about this show for weeks to come.
Final Thoughts
The NWA World Heavyweight Title remains in the possession of Lex Luger, but one can't help but wonder what's next for Ric Flair. The Nature Boy put up an incredible fight, but ultimately came up short. We'll have to wait and see how this story unfolds in the coming weeks.
That's all for now from Zohash.com. Until next time, stay tuned for more wrestling news and results!
Card Details
- Date: 19 May 1990
- Promotion: World Championship Wrestling
- Arena: DC Armory
- Attendance: 7500
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 19 May 1990
Matches
Norman The Lunatic and The Road Warriors (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) defeat Bam Bam Bigelow, Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:38Mean Mark defeat Johnny Ace in a Singles Match
Match Time: 10:41The Samoan Swat Team (Fatu and Samoan Savage) defeat Mike Rotunda and Tommy Rich in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 17:54Paul Ellering defeat Theodore R. Long in a Hair Vs. Hair Match
Match Time: 01:57The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton and Stan Lane)
(C)
defeat Flyin' Brian and The Z-Man in a WCW United States Tag Team Title MatchThe Rock 'n' Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) defeat The Fabulous Freebirds (Jimmy Garvin and Michael Hayes) in a Corporal Punishment Tag Team Match
Match Time: 18:33Doom (Butch Reed and Ron Simmons)
(C)
defeat The Steiner Brothers in a NWA World Tag Team Title MatchLex Luger
(C)
defeat Ric Flair in a NWA World Heavyweight Title Steel Cage Match
Match Time: 17:21