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ZOHASH.COM EXCLUSIVE PRO WRESTLING REPORT
"BEYOND THE LIMITS" PPV EVENT REVIEW - JUNE 18th, 1995
The Hara Arena in Dayton, Ohio was electric as World Championship Wrestling (WCW) presented their latest Pay-Per-View extravaganza, "Beyond the Limits". The sold-out crowd of 6,000 wrestling enthusiasts witnessed an action-packed evening featuring some of the top talent in the industry. Your correspondent, Vic Marks, is here to break down the highs and lows from a thrilling night of grappling.
Match 1: Alex Wright vs. Flyin' Brian
The show kicked off with Alex Wright putting on a clinic against the high-flying Flyin' Brian. Wright's technical prowess was on full display as he outmaneuvered his opponent, ultimately securing the victory in 15 minutes and 42 seconds. This opening bout set the tone for an evening of exciting wrestling.
Match 2: Jim Duggan vs. Sgt. Craig Pittman
In a brief but intense match, Jim Duggan emerged victorious over Sgt. Craig Pittman via pinfall in just 8 minutes and 13 seconds. The All-American star's powerbombs proved too much for the Sergeant to handle.
Match 3: Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray) vs. The Stud Stable (Bunkhouse Buck & Dick Slater)
The first tag team encounter of the night saw Harlem Heat dominate The Stud Stable, pinning them in 8 minutes and 39 seconds. Booker T and Stevie Ray's chemistry was on full display as they worked together seamlessly to secure the win.
Match 4: Renegade vs. Arn Anderson (WCW World Television Title)
In a surprising upset, Renegade captured the WCW World Television Title from Arn Anderson in an evenly contested match. The challenger's determination and cunning ultimately led him to victory in an impressive 15 minutes of grappling.
Match 5: Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Saggs) vs. Blue Bloods (Earl Robert Eaton & Lord Steven Regal) (WCW World Tag Team Titles)
The Nasty Boys successfully defended their WCW World Tag Team Titles against the formidable Blue Bloods, retaining the belts in 15 minutes and 3 seconds of high-energy action.
Match 6: Sting vs. Meng (WCW United States Title Tournament Final)
In the penultimate match, Sting emerged victorious over Meng to claim the WCW United States Title in an intense bout. The Stinger's patented scorpion death drop proved too much for the Samoan giant to overcome.
Main Event: Ric Flair vs. Randy Savage
The main event saw the "Nature Boy" Ric Flair outmaneuver his rival, Randy Savage, in a hard-fought contest lasting 14 minutes and 42 seconds. Flair's cunning and experience ultimately paid off as he secured the win and sent a strong message to the wrestling community.
In conclusion, "Beyond the Limits" was an exceptional Pay-Per-View event that featured a mix of technical grappling, high-flying action, and hard-hitting brawls. With several titles changing hands and memorable performances throughout the evening, this show will be remembered as one of WCW's best offerings in 1995.
Vic Marks' Verdict: A resounding thumbs-up for this exciting Pay-Per-View event! (4.5/5)
Card Details
- Date: 18 Jun 1995
- Promotion: World Championship Wrestling
- Arena: Hara Arena
- Attendance: 6000
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 18 Jun 1995
Matches
Alex Wright defeat Flyin' Brian in a Singles Match
Match Time: 15:42Jim Duggan defeat Sgt. Craig Pittman in a Singles Match
Match Time: 08:13Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) defeat The Stud Stable (Bunkhouse Buck and Dick Slater) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 08:39The Renegade
(C)
defeat Arn Anderson in a WCW World Television Title MatchThe Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs and Jerry Sags)
(C)
defeat The Blue Bloods (Earl Robert Eaton and Lord Steven Regal) in a WCW World Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 15:03Sting
(C)
defeat Meng in a WCW United States Title Tournament Final MatchRic Flair defeat Randy Savage in a Singles Match
Match Time: 14:42