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ZOHASH.COM EXCLUSIVE: A Night to Remember at Starrcade '99!
Washington D.C., December 19th, 1999 - The MCI Center played host to the 25th edition of WCW's flagship event, Starrcade, and it did not disappoint. This year's extravaganza featured a stacked card that kept the packed crowd on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
Opening Act: The Mamalukes Make a Statement
The evening kicked off with a bang as Big Vito and Johnny The Bull, known collectively as The Mamalukes, took on Disco Inferno and Lash LeRoux in a thrilling tag team match. This young duo showed no signs of rust, dominating their opponents en route to a well-deserved victory.
Cruiserweight Championship on the Line
Next up was a clash of styles as Madusa put her WCW World Cruiserweight Title on the line against Evan Karagias. The challenger gave it his all, but in the end, the champ's experience and skill proved too much for him, resulting in a successful defense.
Hardcore Hijinks Ensue
Norman Smiley, the self-proclaimed "King of Hardcore," faced off against the monstrous Meng in a battle for the WCW Hardcore Title. This wild ride saw both men trading blows and showing no mercy, with Smiley ultimately emerging victorious to retain his title.
The Revolution Takes Control
The eight-man tag team match featuring The Revolution (Asya, Dean Malenko, Perry Saturn, and Shane Douglas) against Jim Duggan and the Varsity Club (Kevin Sullivan, Mike Rotunda, and Rick Steiner) was a true showcase of teamwork and athleticism. In the end, it was The Revolution's unity that proved too much for their opponents.
Vampiro Takes Down Two
Vampiro made a statement with two victories on the night. First, he took down Steve Williams in a hard-hitting singles match, then followed it up by putting Oklahoma away in quick fashion.
Creative Control and Curt Hennig Get Creative
In a surprise turn of events, Creative Control (Elix Skipper, Shane Helms, and Jimmy Yang) teamed with Curt Hennig to take on Harlem Heat and Midnight. This chaotic affair saw all six men involved in a wild free-for-all, ultimately ending with the winners celebrating their victory.
Bunkhouse Brawl Unfolds
The main event of the night's first half was Jeff Jarrett's Bunkhouse Brawl match against Dustin Rhodes. These two hard-hitting competitors left it all out there, engaging in a back-and-forth battle that saw both men trading blows and showing no quarter.
Crowbar on a Pole: A Thrilling Affair
Diamond Dallas Page looked to add another title to his collection when he faced David Flair in a Crowbar on a Pole match. This unpredictable affair saw both men navigating the treacherous terrain, ultimately ending with DDP emerging victorious.
Sting Takes Down Total Package
In a battle of wits and strength, Sting faced off against The Total Package. These two giants clashed in a thrilling encounter that saw the likes of Goldberg watching from ringside. In the end, it was the Stinger who came out on top.
Master of the Powerbomb: Nash vs. Vicious
Kevin Nash put his Master of the Powerbomb skills to the test against the formidable Sid Vicious. This hard-hitting affair saw both men trading blows and showing no mercy, ultimately ending with Nash emerging victorious.
Main Event Mayhem: Benoit vs. Jarrett for US Title
The action-packed evening culminated in a thrilling WCW United States Title Ladder match between Chris Benoit and Jeff Jarrett. These two competitors left it all out there, engaging in a back-and-forth battle that saw both men navigating the treacherous ladder.
Bret Hart vs. Goldberg: The Main Event
And finally, the main event of the night - a World Heavyweight Title No Disqualification match between Bret "Hitman" Hart and Goldberg. This war-scarred affair saw both men giving it their all, ultimately ending with Hart emerging victorious to retain his title.
In conclusion, Starrcade '99 was an unforgettable night of professional wrestling that will be remembered for years to come. With a stacked card featuring some of the best in the business, this event had something for everyone. Until next time, folks - keep it locked to ZOHASH.COM for all your pro-wrestling needs!
Card Details
- Date: 19 Dec 1999
- Promotion: World Championship Wrestling
- Arena: MCI Center
- Attendance: 11799
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 19 Dec 1999
Matches
The Mamalukes (Big Vito and Johnny The Bull) defeat Disco Inferno and Lash LeRoux in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:00Madusa
(C)
defeat Evan Karagias in a WCW World Cruiserweight Title MatchNorman Smiley
(C)
defeat Meng in a WCW Hardcore Title Match
Match Time: 05:00The Revolution (Asya, Dean Malenko, Perry Saturn and Shane Douglas) defeat Jim Duggan and The Varsity Club (Kevin Sullivan, Mike Rotunda and Rick Steiner) in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 04:52Vampiro defeat Steve Williams in a Singles Match
Match Time: 04:58Vampiro defeat Oklahoma in a Singles Match
Match Time: 02:52Creative Control and Curt Hennig defeat Harlem Heat and Midnight in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 08:00Jeff Jarrett defeat Dustin Rhodes in a Bunkhouse Brawl Match
Match Time: 12:00Diamond Dallas Page defeat David Flair in a Crowbar On A Pole Match
Match Time: 03:55Sting defeat The Total Package in a Singles Match
Match Time: 05:21Kevin Nash defeat Sid Vicious in a Master Of The Powerbomb Match
Match Time: 06:58Chris Benoit
(C)
defeat Jeff Jarrett in a WCW United States Title Ladder MatchBret Hart
(C)
defeat Goldberg in a World Heavyweight Title No Disqualification Match
Match Time: 12:30