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San Francisco Showdown Report

February 23rd, 1997 - Cow Palace, San Francisco, California - Attendance: 13,324

The WCW faithful packed the Cow Palace in San Francisco for a thrilling Pay Per View event that featured an exciting mix of championship matches and intense rivalries. The show lived up to its hype, delivering an electric atmosphere and some truly memorable moments.

Match 1: WCW World Cruiserweight Title Match - Syxx vs. Dean Malenko

The evening kicked off with the high-flying action of the WCW World Cruiserweight Championship match between Syxx and Dean Malenko. In a highly competitive bout, Syxx managed to outmaneuver Malenko, securing a well-deserved victory and retaining his title.

Match 2: Six-Man Tag Team Match - Konnan, La Parka, Villano IV vs. Ciclope, Juventud Guerrera, Super Calo

Next up was the chaotic six-man tag team match featuring a motley crew of luchadores and grapplers. In the end, it was Konnan, La Parka, and Villano IV who emerged victorious, their teamwork proving too much for their opponents to handle.

Match 3: WCW World Television Title Match - Prince Iaukea vs. Rey Misterio Jr.

The action continued with a thrilling match between Prince Iaukea and Rey Misterio Jr. for the WCW World Television Championship. In a closely contested bout, Iaukea managed to outwit the high-flying Misterio Jr., retaining his title in the process.

Match 4: Singles Match - Diamond Dallas Page vs. Buff Bagwell

In a hard-hitting encounter, Diamond Dallas Page clashed with Buff Bagwell in a singles match that showcased both men's technical grappling skills. In the end, it was Page who emerged victorious, his cunning and experience proving too much for Bagwell to overcome.

Match 5: WCW United States Title Match - Eddie Guerrero vs. Chris Jericho

The main event of the evening saw Eddie Guerrero put his WCW United States Championship on the line against the challenger, Chris Jericho. In a match that featured both men's signature moves and high-flying action, it was Guerrero who managed to retain his title, outmaneuvering Jericho in the process.

Match 6: Triangle Tag Team Match - The Public Enemy vs. Harlem Heat vs. Faces of Fear

Next up was the unique triangle tag team match featuring three teams of grapplers vying for supremacy. In a wild and unpredictable bout, it was The Public Enemy who emerged victorious, their teamwork proving too much for their opponents to handle.

Match 7: Singles Match - Jeff Jarrett vs. Steve McMichael

The action continued with a singles match between Jeff Jarrett and Steve McMichael. In a hard-hitting encounter, Jarrett managed to outmaneuver McMichael, securing the win in the process.

Match 8: San Francisco Death Match - Chris Benoit vs. Kevin Sullivan

In one of the most intense matches of the evening, Chris Benoit clashed with Kevin Sullivan in a San Francisco Death match that featured both men's technical grappling skills and high-flying action. In the end, it was Benoit who emerged victorious, his cunning and experience proving too much for Sullivan to overcome.

Main Event: WCW World Tag Team Title Match - Lex Luger and The Giant vs. The Outsiders

The evening culminated with a thrilling match between Lex Luger and The Giant, defending their WCW World Tag Team Championship against the challenger team, The Outsiders. In a closely contested bout, it was the champions who emerged victorious, retaining their titles in the process.

Main Event: World Heavyweight Title Match - Hollywood Hogan vs. Roddy Piper

Finally, the evening concluded with the main event of the show: a match between Hollywood Hogan and Roddy Piper for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. In a highly competitive bout that featured both men's signature moves and high-flying action, it was Hogan who managed to retain his title, outmaneuvering Piper in the process.

Overall, this San Francisco Pay Per View event delivered an exciting mix of championship matches and intense rivalries, showcasing the best of what WCW had to offer.


Card Details

  • Date: 23 Feb 1997
  • Promotion: World Championship Wrestling
  • Arena: Cow Palace
  • Attendance: 13324
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 23 Feb 1997

Matches

  1. Syxx(C) defeat Dean Malenko in a WCW World Cruiserweight Title Match

  2. Konnan, La Parka and Villano IV defeat Ciclope, Juventud Guerrera and Super Calo in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 09:52

  3. Prince Iaukea(C) defeat Rey Misterio Jr. in a WCW World Television Title Match
    Match Time: 08:52

  4. Diamond Dallas Page defeat Buff Bagwell in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 09:45

  5. Eddie Guerrero(C) defeat Chris Jericho in a WCW United States Title Match
    Match Time: 12:00

  6. The Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and Rocco Rock) defeat Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) and The Faces Of Fear (Meng and The Barbarian) in a Triangle Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 07:41

  7. Jeff Jarrett defeat Steve McMichael in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 08:09

  8. Chris Benoit defeat Kevin Sullivan in a San Francisco Death Match
    Match Time: 08:33

  9. Lex Luger and The Giant(C) defeat The Outsiders in a WCW World Tag Team Title Match

  10. Hollywood Hogan(C) defeat Roddy Piper in a World Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 10:54