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WWP Report: Bash at the Beach '97

Date: August 9th, 1997 Promotion: World Championship Wrestling (WCW) Location: Sturgis Rally And Race, Sturgis, South Dakota, USA Attendance: 6,500 Broadcast Type: Live Pay-Per-View

In a card filled with high-flying action and hard-hitting brawls, WCW's Bash at the Beach '97 delivered an evening of unforgettable moments. The event saw top talent from both sides of the division clash in thrilling matches, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.

Match 1: Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray) vs. Vicious And Delicious (Buff Bagwell & Scott Norton) - Tag Team Match

The evening kicked off with a frenetic tag team contest pitting the smooth-talking Harlem Heat against the rugged Vicious And Delicious. Booker T and Stevie Ray proved too much for Buff Bagwell and Scott Norton, securing the win in 10:20.

Match 2: Konnan vs. Rey Misterio Jr. - Mexican Death Match

In a matchup that showcased their aerial prowess, Konnan faced off against Rey Misterio Jr. The two high-flyers clashed in an action-packed Mexican Death Match, with Konnan emerging victorious in 10:20.

Match 3: Chris Benoit & Steve McMichael vs. Dean Malenko & Jeff Jarrett - Elimination Tag Team Match

A star-studded elimination tag team match saw Chris Benoit and Steve McMichael face off against Dean Malenko and Jeff Jarrett. The bout featured a flurry of quick tags, near-falls, and dramatic moments before the eventual winners, Benoit and McMichael, claimed victory in 9:36.

Match 4: Alex Wright vs. Chris Jericho - WCW World Cruiserweight Title Match

In a battle for the coveted cruiserweight gold, Alex Wright defended his title against the crafty Chris Jericho. The bout featured both competitors' signature aerial attacks, with Wright ultimately retaining his championship in 13:03.

Match 5: Ric Flair vs. Syxx - Singles Match

A singles match between the Nature Boy and the charismatic Syxx saw two of WCW's most charismatic performers clash. Flair emerged victorious, defeating Syxx in a hard-hitting contest that lasted 11:06.

Match 6: Curt Hennig vs. Diamond Dallas Page - Singles Match

In a matchup that pitted two of WCW's greatest legends against each other, Curt Hennig faced off against Diamond Dallas Page. The veteran competitors delivered an evenly matched bout before Hennig secured the win in 9:41.

Match 7: The Giant vs. Randy Savage - Singles Match

A clash between the behemoth The Giant and the Macho Man Randy Savage saw the latter attempt to tame the giant, but ultimately fall short. The match lasted just 6:05 before The Giant's sheer power proved too much for Savage.

Main Event: Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner) vs. The Outsiders - WCW World Tag Team Title Match

The evening's main event saw the reigning tag team champions, the Steiner Brothers, put their titles on the line against the challenger duo, The Outsiders. In a thrilling contest that showcased each team's technical prowess and brawn, the Steiners successfully defended their championships in 15:29.

Main Event: Hollywood Hogan vs. Lex Luger - World Heavyweight Title Match

The evening concluded with an intense battle for the top prize in WCW, as Hollywood Hogan faced off against Lex Luger for the vacant world heavyweight title. In a dramatic finish, Hogan emerged victorious, claiming the championship and capping off an unforgettable Bash at the Beach '97.

Final Thoughts:

In what was undoubtedly one of the most action-packed pay-per-views of the year, WCW's Bash at the Beach '97 delivered an evening that will be remembered for years to come. With a card filled with thrilling matches and unforgettable moments, this event has set the bar high for future events in the world of professional wrestling.

Rating: 8/10

Recommended Matches:

  1. Alex Wright vs. Chris Jericho - WCW World Cruiserweight Title Match
  2. Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner) vs. The Outsiders - WCW World Tag Team Title Match
  3. Hollywood Hogan vs. Lex Luger - World Heavyweight Title Match

Best of the Night: The Steiner Brothers' successful title defense against The Outsiders, which showcased both teams' exceptional teamwork and technical skill.

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Card Details

  • Date: 09 Aug 1997
  • Promotion: World Championship Wrestling
  • Arena: Sturgis Rally And Race
  • Attendance: 6500
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live

Matches

  1. Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) defeat Vicious And Delicious (Buff Bagwell and Scott Norton) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 10:20

  2. Konnan defeat Rey Misterio Jr. in a Mexican Death Match
    Match Time: 10:20

  3. Chris Benoit and Steve McMichael defeat Dean Malenko and Jeff Jarrett in a Elimination Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 09:36

  4. Alex Wright(C) defeat Chris Jericho in a WCW World Cruiserweight Title Match
    Match Time: 13:03

  5. Ric Flair defeat Syxx in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 11:06

  6. Curt Hennig defeat Diamond Dallas Page in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 09:41

  7. The Giant defeat Randy Savage in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 06:05

  8. The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner)(C) defeat The Outsiders in a WCW World Tag Team Title Match
    Match Time: 15:29

  9. Hollywood Hogan(C) defeat Lex Luger in a World Heavyweight Title Match

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