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WCW Halloween Havoc 1992 - "Spin The Wheel, Make The Deal"

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"Electric Atmosphere at Philly's Civic Center as WCW Presents 'Halloween Havoc'"

October 25th, 1992, Philadelphia, PA - The Philadelphia Civic Center was abuzz with excitement as World Championship Wrestling brought its brand of high-flying action to the City of Brotherly Love. The sold-out crowd of 7,000 was treated to a stacked card featuring some of the top talents in the industry.

In the opening match, Johnny Gunn, Shane Douglas, and The Z-Man proved too much for Arn Anderson, Beautiful Bobby, and Michael Hayes, emerging victorious in a thrilling six-man tag team contest. The action was fast-paced, with all six competitors giving it their all. This bout set the tone for an evening of non-stop excitement.

Next up, Ricky Steamboat faced off against Flyin' Brian in a singles match that showcased both men's incredible athleticism. Steamboat, known for his technical grappling prowess, used his quickness and cunning to outmaneuver the aerial specialist, Brian. The result was a hard-fought victory for Steamboat, who demonstrated why he remains one of the all-time greats.

The main event of the evening saw Big Van Vader put his WCW United States Title on the line against Nikita Koloff in a No DQ affair. The powerful Vader dominated the majority of the match, but Koloff refused to back down, using his cunning and guile to stay competitive. In the end, Vader's brute strength proved too much, as he retained his title.

In a bout that had all the makings of an instant classic, Barry Windham and Dustin Rhodes faced off against Steve Austin and Steve Williams in a time limit draw. This intense match saw both teams trading holds and moves, with neither side able to gain a clear advantage. The crowd was fully invested in this contest, and it's a shame that it had to end in a draw.

The penultimate match saw Rick Rude put his NWA World Heavyweight Title on the line against Masahiro Chono. This clash of styles saw Rude use his cunning and experience to outmaneuver the young and hungry Chono. The result was a well-deserved victory for the champion, who proved why he's one of the all-time greats.

Finally, Ron Simmons faced off against The Barbarian in a match for the WCW World Heavyweight Title. This hard-hitting affair saw both men trading blows and moves, with Simmons ultimately emerging victorious to retain his title.

The evening's main event was a Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Coal Miner's Glove Match between Sting and Jake Roberts. In this unique contest, Sting used his cunning and quickness to outmaneuver Roberts, ultimately spinning the wheel to gain the upper hand. The result was a well-deserved victory for the Stinger.

As the curtain closed on another unforgettable night of professional wrestling, it's clear that WCW has once again proven itself to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of sports entertainment. With a stacked card featuring some of the best talents in the industry, this pay-per-view event was an absolute must-see for fans of all ages.

Final Thoughts

Halloween Havoc 1992 will go down as one of the greatest pay-per-view events in WCW history. The evening's action was top-notch from start to finish, with each match showcasing the incredible athleticism and charisma that these competitors possess. For fans of professional wrestling, this event is an absolute must-see.

Rating: (4.5 out of 5)

Recommendation: If you're a fan of professional wrestling or just looking for an exciting night of sports entertainment, Halloween Havoc 1992 is an absolute must-watch. The evening's action is non-stop, with each match featuring high-flying action and incredible athleticism.

Zohash.com Score: 9/10


Card Details

  • Date: 25 Oct 1992
  • Promotion: World Championship Wrestling
  • Arena: Philadelphia Civic Center
  • Attendance: 7000
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 25 Oct 1992

Matches

  1. Johnny Gunn, Shane Douglas and The Z-Man defeat Arn Anderson, Beautiful Bobby and Michael Hayes in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 11:02

  2. Ricky Steamboat defeat Flyin' Brian in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 10:25

  3. Big Van Vader(C) defeat Nikita Koloff in a WCW United States Title No Disqualification Match
    Match Time: 11:35

  4. Barry Windham and Dustin Rhodes Time Limit Draw Steve Austin and Steve Williams in a Match
    Match Time: 30:00

  5. Rick Rude(C) defeat Masahiro Chono in a NWA World Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 22:23

  6. Ron Simmons(C) defeat The Barbarian in a World Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 12:41

  7. Sting defeat Jake Roberts in a Spin The Wheel Make The Deal Coal Miner's Glove Match
    Match Time: 10:34