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WCW Bash At The Beach 1997

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WRESTLEHOGGED 1997: A THRILLING PPV EVENT IN DAYTONA BEACH

July 13th, 1997, Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, Florida - The World Championship Wrestling (WCW) faithful packed the Ocean Center to witness an unforgettable night of professional wrestling action. And boy, did they get their money's worth!

Tag Team Mayhem Kicks Things Off

The evening commenced with a high-energy tag team matchup featuring Mortis and Wrath taking on Ernest Miller and Glacier. These four competitors delivered an intense 9:47 minutes of tag-team excellence, showcasing their technical prowess and aerial acrobatics. In the end, Mortis and Wrath emerged victorious, much to the delight of the enthusiastic crowd.

Cruiserweight Title Thrills

Chris Jericho put on a showstopping performance against Ultimo Dragon in a WCW World Cruiserweight Championship match. The bout was a masterclass in aerial assaults, with both men trading near-falls and showcasing their incredible agility. In the end, Chris Jericho retained his title with a thrilling 12:55-minute victory.

Steiner Brothers Shine

The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) proved why they're one of the most dominant tag teams in professional wrestling, defeating nWo Japan's Masahiro Chono and The Great Muta. This hard-hitting match lasted 10:37 minutes, with both teams trading blows and near-falls.

Six-Man Mayhem Ensues

Hector Garza, Juventud Guerrera, and Lizmark Jr. faced off against La Parka, Psychosis, and Villano IV in a thrilling six-man tag team match. The action was non-stop, with all six competitors giving it their all. In the end, the winning trio emerged victorious after 10:08 minutes of chaos.

Benoit's Farewell Match Steals the Show

The main event pitted Chris Benoit against Kevin Sullivan in a Retirement Match that will be remembered for years to come. This intense battle lasted 13:10 minutes, with both men giving it their all. In the end, Chris Benoit emerged victorious, earning a well-deserved farewell.

Other Notable Matches

Jeff Jarrett and Steve McMichael clashed in a WCW United States Title match that was over in a mere 6:56 minutes. Meanwhile, Randy Savage and Scott Hall defeated Curt Hennig and Diamond Dallas Page in another high-flying tag team bout (9:35 minutes).

Roddy Piper took on Ric Flair in a hard-hitting singles match that lasted 13:26 minutes, with both legends giving it their all.

The Main Event: A Tag Team Showstopper

Finally, Lex Luger and The Giant faced off against Dennis Rodman and Hollywood Hogan in the main event. This thrilling tag team match was filled with big moments, including a stunning near-fall by The Giant. In the end, Lex Luger and The Giant emerged victorious after 22:30 minutes of action.

WRESTLEHOGGED 1997: A PPV EVENT FOR THE AGES

In conclusion, WCW's Wrestlehogged 1997 was an absolute thrill ride from start to finish. With a mix of high-flying tag team matches, intense singles bouts, and a Retirement Match that stole the show, this event will be remembered for years to come.

Match Ratings:

  1. Mortis and Wrath vs. Ernest Miller and Glacier - 8/10
  2. Chris Jericho vs. Ultimo Dragon (WCW World Cruiserweight Title) - 9/10
  3. Steiner Brothers vs. nWo Japan - 8.5/10
  4. Hector Garza, Juventud Guerrera, and Lizmark Jr. vs. La Parka, Psychosis, and Villano IV - 8.5/10
  5. Chris Benoit vs. Kevin Sullivan (Retirement Match) - 9.5/10
  6. Jeff Jarrett vs. Steve McMichael (WCW United States Title) - 7/10
  7. Randy Savage and Scott Hall vs. Curt Hennig and Diamond Dallas Page - 8/10
  8. Roddy Piper vs. Ric Flair - 8.5/10
  9. Lex Luger and The Giant vs. Dennis Rodman and Hollywood Hogan - 9/10

Overall Rating: 8.7/10

Card Details

  • Date: 13 Jul 1997
  • Promotion: World Championship Wrestling
  • Arena: Ocean Center
  • Attendance: 7851
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 13 Jul 1997

Matches

  1. Mortis and Wrath defeat Ernest Miller and Glacier in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 09:47

  2. Chris Jericho(C) defeat Ultimo Dragon in a WCW World Cruiserweight Title Match
    Match Time: 12:55

  3. The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) defeat nWo Japan (Masahiro Chono and The Great Muta) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 10:37

  4. Hector Garza, Juventud Guerrera and Lizmark Jr. defeat La Parka, Psychosis and Villano IV in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 10:08

  5. Chris Benoit defeat Kevin Sullivan in a Retirement Match
    Match Time: 13:10

  6. Jeff Jarrett(C) defeat Steve McMichael in a WCW United States Title Match
    Match Time: 06:56

  7. Randy Savage and Scott Hall defeat Curt Hennig and Diamond Dallas Page in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 09:35

  8. Roddy Piper defeat Ric Flair in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 13:26

  9. Lex Luger and The Giant defeat Dennis Rodman and Hollywood Hogan in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 22:30

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