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WCW Slamboree 1993 - "A Legends' Reunion"
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WRESTLING WIRE: WCW's "Slamboree" A Thrill Ride from Start to Finish
May 23rd, 1993 - Omni Coliseum, Atlanta, Georgia - In front of a sold-out crowd of 7,008 fans, World Championship Wrestling presented its latest Pay Per View extravaganza, Slamboree. The event featured a stacked card, with some electrifying matches and shocking moments that left the audience on the edge of their seats.
The Early Bird Special In the opening bout, 2 Cold Scorpio and Marcus Alexander Bagwell teamed up to take down Bobby Eaton and Chris Benoit in a Tag Team Match. This match showcased the high-flying antics of Scorpio, who delivered a beautiful top-rope hurricanrana to Benoit for the win. (Match Time: 9:22)
Sid's Savage Showing Next up, Sid Vicious wasted no time in dispatching Van Hammer in a Singles Match. The powerhouse Sid squashed his opponent with a vicious powerslam, finishing things off in just 35 seconds. A dominant performance from the big man. (Match Time: 0:35)
Six-Man Mayhem The Six Man Tag Team Match between Blackjack Mulligan, Jim Brunzell, and Wahoo McDaniel against Dick Murdoch, Don Muraco, and Jimmy Snuka ended in a No Contest after chaos erupted outside the ring. As the match spilled into the crowd, the referee was forced to abandon ship, leaving us with no winner or loser. (Match Time: 9:06)
Tag Team Tussle Brad Armstrong and Thunderbolt Patterson paired up to take down Baron von Raschke and Ivan Koloff in a Tag Team Match. This one featured some hard-hitting action, with Armstrong delivering a devastating clothesline to Koloff for the pin. (Match Time: 4:39)
Time Limit Tussle In a battle of wrestling legends, Dory Funk Jr. and Nick Bockwinkel fought to a Time Limit Draw at the 15-minute mark. This match showcased the technical grappling prowess of both competitors, with neither able to gain the upper hand before time ran out.
Sting's Solitary Conquest The Sting-Secret Agent Prisoner singles match saw Sting emerge victorious in just 5 minutes and 16 seconds. The former champion used his patented Scorpion Death Drop to put away the Prisoner and continue his winning streak.
Steel Cage Sizzle In one of the matches of the night, Flyin' Brian and Stunning Steve, The Hollywood Blondes, defeated The Z-Man in a Steel Cage Match. This intense bout featured some incredible aerial attacks from the Blondes, including a picture-perfect moonsault by Flyin' Brian to seal the win. (Match Time: 16:08)
Title Tilts The main event saw Barry Windham successfully defend his NWA World Heavyweight Title against Arn Anderson in an action-packed match. Windham used his patented V-Top to retain the gold, solidifying his position as one of the top stars in WCW.
In the night's co-main event, Davey Boy Smith faced off against Big Van Vader for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. This intense battle featured some incredible powerbombs and suplexes from both competitors, with Smith ultimately emerging victorious after a thrilling near-fall sequence and finishing move, the Sharpshooter. (Match Time: 16:16)
In conclusion, Slamboree was an electrifying event that showcased the best of WCW's talent pool. With some truly unforgettable matches and moments, this Pay Per View will be remembered for years to come.
ZOHASH SCORECARD
- Match of the Night: The Hollywood Blondes vs. The Z-Man (Steel Cage Match)
- Worst Booking Decision: Sid Vicious vs. Van Hammer (Singles Match) - a squash match that lacked any real substance
- Most Improved Performance: 2 Cold Scorpio - his aerial attacks and high-flying moves were a joy to behold
FINAL VERDICT: Slamboree was an instant classic, with some truly unforgettable matches and moments. If you missed this one, do yourself a favor and track it down ASAP!
Card Details
- Date: 23 May 1993
- Promotion: World Championship Wrestling
- Arena: Omni Coliseum
- Attendance: 7008
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 23 May 1993
Matches
2 Cold Scorpio and Marcus Alexander Bagwell defeat Bobby Eaton and Chris Benoit in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:22Sid Vicious defeat Van Hammer in a Singles Match
Match Time: 00:35Blackjack Mulligan, Jim Brunzell and Wahoo McDaniel vs. Dick Murdoch, Don Muraco and Jimmy Snuka in a Six Man Tag Team Match - No Contest
Match Time: 09:06Brad Armstrong and Thunderbolt Patterson defeat Baron von Raschke and Ivan Koloff in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 04:39Dory Funk Jr. Time Limit Draw Nick Bockwinkel in a Singles Match
Match Time: 15:00Paul Orndorff and Rick Rude defeat Dustin Rhodes and Kensuke Sasaki in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:25Sting defeat The Prisoner in a Singles Match
Match Time: 05:16The Hollywood Blondes (Flyin' Brian and Stunning Steve) defeat The Z-Man in a Steel Cage Match
Match Time: 16:08Barry Windham
(C)defeat Arn Anderson in a NWA World Heavyweight Title Match
Match Time: 10:55Davey Boy Smith
(C)defeat Big Van Vader in a World Heavyweight Title Match
Match Time: 16:16