WCW The Great American Bash 1996

WOW Report

WCW Bash at the Beach '96 - A Thrilling Night of Action

The Baltimore Arena was electric as WCW brought its A-game to the Bash at the Beach pay-per-view event. With a sold-out crowd of 9,000 fans packing the venue, the anticipation was palpable. And boy, did the action deliver!

Tag Team Tussle The opening bout saw The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott) take on Fire & Ice (Ice Train and Scott Norton). These four superstars put on a clinic, with the Steiners ultimately emerging victorious in 10:29 of high-flying, hard-hitting action.

US Title Thrills Konnan, looking to make a statement, faced off against El Gato for the WCW United States Championship. Konnan's impressive technical skills and quickness proved too much for his opponent, as he claimed victory in just 6:03 minutes.

Lord of the Ring Looms Large Diamond Dallas Page (DDP) and Marcus Alexander Bagwell clashed in a thrilling Lord of the Ring match. DDP's innovative moveset and agility allowed him to outmaneuver Bagwell en route to an 9:39-minute win.

Cruiserweight Chaos In one of the most competitive matches of the night, Dean Malenko battled Rey Misterio Jr. for the WCW World Cruiserweight Championship. The two high-flying specialists traded moves in a thrilling contest that ultimately ended with Malenko emerging victorious after 17:50 minutes of intense action.

Singles Showdowns John Tenta took down Big Bubba in just 5:24 minutes, while Chris Benoit and Kevin Sullivan engaged in a hard-hitting Falls Count Anywhere match that saw Benoit emerge victorious after 9:58 minutes. Sting also made quick work of Lord Steven Regal, finishing him off in 16:30 minutes.

Horsemen Hijinks The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Ric Flair) teamed up to take on Kevin Greene and Steve McMichael. Despite the odds being against them, the Horsemen prevailed after a grueling 20:51-minute match.

Main Event Mayhem Finally, it was time for the World Heavyweight Championship showdown between The Giant and Lex Luger. These two powerhouses clashed in an intense battle that saw The Giant retain his title after just 9:21 minutes of action.

Overall, WCW delivered a top-notch show at Bash at the Beach '96. With a mix of high-flying action, technical grappling, and hard-hitting brawls, there was something for everyone in this electric event. Until next time, folks... it's been a wild ride!

Full Match Times:

The Steiner Brothers vs. Fire & Ice - 10:29
Konnan vs. El Gato (US Title) - 6:03
Diamond Dallas Page vs. Marcus Alexander Bagwell (Lord of the Ring) - 9:39
Dean Malenko vs. Rey Misterio Jr. (Cruiserweight) - 17:50
John Tenta vs. Big Bubba - 5:24
Chris Benoit vs. Kevin Sullivan (Falls Count Anywhere) - 9:58
Sting vs. Lord Steven Regal - 16:30
The Four Horsemen vs. Kevin Greene and Steve McMichael - 20:51
The Giant vs. Lex Luger (World Heavyweight Title) - 9:21

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Card Details

Date: 16 Jun 1996
Promotion: World Championship Wrestling
Arena: Baltimore Arena
Attendance: 9000
Type: Pay Per View
Broadcast Type: Live
Broadcast Date: 16 Jun 1996

Matches

The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) defeat Fire And Ice (Ice-Train and Scott Norton) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 10:29
Konnan(C) defeat El Gato in a WCW United States Title Match
Match Time: 06:03
Diamond Dallas Page defeat Marcus Alexander Bagwell in a Lord Of The Ring Match
Match Time: 09:39
Dean Malenko(C) defeat Rey Misterio Jr. in a WCW World Cruiserweight Title Match
Match Time: 17:50
John Tenta defeat Big Bubba in a Singles Match
Match Time: 05:24
Chris Benoit defeat Kevin Sullivan in a Falls Count Anywhere Match
Match Time: 09:58
Sting defeat Lord Steven Regal in a Singles Match
Match Time: 16:30
The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Ric Flair) defeat Kevin Greene and Steve McMichael in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 20:51
The Giant(C) defeat Lex Luger in a World Heavyweight Title Match
Match Time: 09:21