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Lord of the Ring Report

Date: May 19th, 1996

Location: Riverside Centroplex, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

Attendance: 7,891

Broadcast Date: May 19th, 1996

In a night filled with surprises and exciting matches, World Championship Wrestling's Lord of the Ring event left fans on the edge of their seats. The sold-out crowd at the Riverside Centroplex in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, witnessed some thrilling action as top stars clashed for supremacy.

The opening match saw Booker T and Road Warrior Animal team up against Lex Luger and Road Warrior Hawk in a First-Round Tag Team Match. The bout ended in a double count out, leaving both teams frustrated but still alive in the tournament.

Next up were The Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and Rocco Rock), who took on Chris Benoit and The Taskmaster. The Public Enemy's high-flying antics proved too much for their opponents, as they picked up the win in just 4 minutes and 44 seconds.

Rick Steiner and The Booty Man combined forces to take down Sgt. Craig Pittman and Scott Steiner in another First-Round Tag Team Match. This bout saw more action on the mat, with Rick Steiner's power moves proving decisive.

Jim Duggan and VK Wallstreet put their differences aside for a night, teaming up against The Blue Bloods (Lord Steven Regal and Squire David Taylor). The veteran duo of Duggan and Wallstreet proved too strong for the British pairing, wrapping things up in just 3 minutes and 46 seconds.

Earl Robert Eaton and Dick Slater pulled off an upset, defeating Alex Wright and Disco Inferno in a First-Round Tag Team Match. This bout saw some excellent technical wrestling from all four competitors.

Diamond Dallas Page and The Barbarian made quick work of The Dungeon Of Doom (Hugh Morrus and Meng), dominating their opponents en route to a 5-minute-and-15-second victory.

Fire And Ice (Ice Train and Scott Norton) took care of business against Big Bubba and Stevie Ray in another First-Round Tag Team Match. This bout saw some impressive aerial attacks from Fire And Ice, leading to an easy win.

The main event of the evening featured two wrestling legends: Randy Savage and Ric Flair. The duo teamed up against Arn Anderson and Eddie Guerrero, with the Macho Man and Nature Boy emerging victorious in 4 minutes and 4 seconds.

In a thrilling match for the WCW World Cruiserweight Title, Dean Malenko successfully defended his belt against Brad Armstrong. This technical bout saw some excellent grappling from both competitors, with Malenko's quickness proving decisive.

The semi-finals of the Lord of the Ring tournament saw Dick Slater and Earl Robert Eaton defeat Jim Duggan and VK Wallstreet in a closely contested match. The Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and Rocco Rock) then dispatched Randy Savage and Ric Flair, while Diamond Dallas Page and The Barbarian took down Rick Steiner and The Booty Man.

The semi-final matches set the stage for an explosive final, which saw Diamond Dallas Page emerge victorious in a massive Battle Royal. Page survived a 10-man melee to claim the victory, much to the delight of the sold-out crowd.

Finally, the main event of the evening took place as Sting challenged The Giant for the WCW World Heavyweight Title. In a hard-hitting and intense match, The Giant proved too powerful for the Icon, retaining his title with a dominant performance.

Overall, Lord of the Ring 1996 was an unforgettable night of professional wrestling action. With a stacked card featuring some of the best in the business, fans left the Riverside Centroplex feeling satisfied and eager to see what the future holds for WCW.

Card Details

  • Date: 19 May 1996
  • Promotion: World Championship Wrestling
  • Arena: Riverside Centroplex
  • Attendance: 7791
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 19 May 1996

Matches

  1. Booker T and Road Warrior Animal Double Count Out Lex Luger and Road Warrior Hawk in a Lord Of The Ring First Round Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 06:54

  2. The Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and Rocco Rock) defeat Chris Benoit and The Taskmaster in a Lord Of The Ring First Round Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 04:44

  3. Rick Steiner and The Booty Man defeat Sgt. Craig Pittman and Scott Steiner in a Lord Of The Ring First Round Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 08:21

  4. Jim Duggan and VK Wallstreet defeat The Blue Bloods (Lord Steven Regal and Squire David Taylor) in a Lord Of The Ring First Round Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 03:46

  5. Earl Robert Eaton and Dick Slater defeat Alex Wright and Disco Inferno in a Lord Of The Ring First Round Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 02:56

  6. Diamond Dallas Page and The Barbarian defeat The Dungeon Of Doom (Hugh Morrus and Meng) in a Lord Of The Ring First Round Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 05:15

  7. Fire And Ice (Ice-Train and Scott Norton) defeat Big Bubba and Stevie Ray in a Lord Of The Ring First Round Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 03:32

  8. Randy Savage and Ric Flair defeat Arn Anderson and Eddie Guerrero in a Lord Of The Ring First Round Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 04:04

  9. Dean Malenko(C) defeat Brad Armstrong in a WCW World Cruiserweight Title Match
    Match Time: 08:29

  10. Dick Slater and Earl Robert Eaton defeat Jim Duggan and VK Wallstreet in a Lord Of The Ring Semi Final Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 04:08

  11. The Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and Rocco Rock) defeat Randy Savage and Ric Flair in a Lord Of The Ring Semi Final Tag Team Match

  12. Diamond Dallas Page and The Barbarian defeat Rick Steiner and The Booty Man in a Lord Of The Ring Semi Final Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 05:05

  13. Konnan(C) defeat Jushin Thunder Liger in a WCW United States Title Match
    Match Time: 09:30

  14. Diamond Dallas Page defeat Dick Slater, The Barbarian, Earl Robert Eaton, Ice-Train, Johnny Grunge, Rocco Rock and Scott Norton in a Lord Of The Ring Final Battle Royal
    Match Time: 09:33

  15. The Giant(C) defeat Sting in a World Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 10:41

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