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WCW Bash At The Beach 1996

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July 7th, 1996 - Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, Florida, USA

The sun-kissed city of Daytona Beach played host to World Championship Wrestling's latest pay-per-view extravaganza, and I'm thrilled to bring you the highlights from this action-packed card. With a packed crowd of 8,300 enthusiasts, the Ocean Center was electric as wrestling's elite took center stage.

Singles Match: Rey Misterio Jr. vs. Psychosis The evening kicked off with a high-flying encounter between two luchador legends, Rey Misterio Jr. and Psychosis. The pace was breakneck from the get-go, with both competitors trading aerial attacks and near-falls. In the end, it was Misterio who emerged victorious, submitting Psychosis in 15 minutes and 18 seconds to prove his superiority.

Carson City Silver Dollar Match: John Tenta vs. Big Bubba Next up, we had a peculiar bout featuring the enormous John Tenta (aka The Sasquatch) taking on the imposing Big Bubba. This match was all about power, with both giants trading blows and neither gaining an upper hand. In the end, it was Tenta's sheer strength that paid off, as he dispatched Big Bubba in a mere 9 minutes.

Lord Of The Ring Taped Fist Match: Diamond Dallas Page vs. Jim Duggan DDP continued his winning streak with a dominant performance against Jim Duggan. This no-holds-barred match saw both competitors trading blows and using every trick in the book to gain an advantage. In the end, it was Page's technical prowess that proved too much for Duggan, as he secured the victory in just 5 minutes and 39 seconds.

Double Dog Collar Chain Tag Team Match: The Nasty Boys vs. The Public Enemy The tag team action heated up with this intense bout featuring the veteran Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs and Jerry Sags) facing off against the high-flying Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and Rocco Rock). The match was a seesaw affair, with both teams trading near-falls and showing no signs of backing down. In the end, it was the Nasty Boys who emerged victorious, securing the win in 11 minutes and 25 seconds.

WCW World Cruiserweight Title Match: Dean Malenko vs. Disco Inferno The cruiserweight title was on the line as Dean Malenko faced off against Disco Inferno. This match was a technical masterclass, with both competitors showcasing their impressive skills. In the end, it was Malenko's experience and cunning that paid off, as he retained his title in 12 minutes and 4 seconds.

Singles Match: Steve McMichael vs. Joe Gomez The action continued with this clash between Steve McMichael and Joe Gomez. This bout was a hard-hitting affair, with both competitors trading blows and showing no signs of fatigue. In the end, it was McMichael's strength that proved too much for Gomez, as he secured the victory in 6 minutes and 44 seconds.

WCW United States Title Match: Ric Flair vs. Konnan The main event of the evening saw Ric Flair put his United States title on the line against the challenger, Konnan. This match was a war from start to finish, with both competitors giving it their all. In the end, it was Flair's cunning and experience that paid off, as he retained his title.

Tag Team Match: Kevin Sullivan and The Giant vs. The Four Horsemen The evening concluded with this tag team bout featuring an unlikely pairing of Kevin Sullivan and The Giant taking on the Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Chris Benoit). This match was a dominant performance by the giant, as he and Sullivan overpowered their opponents to secure the win in 7 minutes and 59 seconds.

Six-Man Tag Team Match: Hulk Hogan and The Outsiders vs. Lex Luger, Randy Savage, and Sting The evening's main event saw an all-star lineup of Hulk Hogan and The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) facing off against a formidable trio of Lex Luger, Randy Savage, and Sting. This match was a wild ride from start to finish, with all six competitors giving it their all. Unfortunately, the match ended in chaos, as the ring erupted into a melee, resulting in a no-contest decision.

That's all for this week, folks! A fantastic card that showcased some of wrestling's finest talent. Until next time, stay tuned and keep it locked to zohash.com for more wrestling news and analysis.

Card Details

  • Date: 07 Jul 1996
  • Promotion: World Championship Wrestling
  • Arena: Ocean Center
  • Attendance: 8300
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 07 Jul 1996

Matches

  1. Rey Misterio Jr. defeat Psychosis in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 15:18

  2. John Tenta defeat Big Bubba in a Carson City Silver Dollar Match
    Match Time: 09:00

  3. Diamond Dallas Page defeat Jim Duggan in a Lord Of The Ring Taped Fist Match
    Match Time: 05:39

  4. The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs and Jerry Sags) defeat The Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and Rocco Rock) in a Double Dog Collar Chain Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 11:25

  5. Dean Malenko(C) defeat Disco Inferno in a WCW World Cruiserweight Title Match
    Match Time: 12:04

  6. Steve McMichael defeat Joe Gomez in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 06:44

  7. Ric Flair(C) defeat Konnan in a WCW United States Title Match

  8. Kevin Sullivan and The Giant defeat The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Chris Benoit) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 07:59

  9. Hulk Hogan and The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) vs. Lex Luger, Randy Savage and Sting in a Six Man Tag Team Match - No Contest
    Match Time: 16:00

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