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Wrestling Report: A Night to Remember at Denver's Coliseum

April 19th, 1998 - Denver, Colorado, USA

The Denver Coliseum played host to a night of unforgettable professional wrestling as World Championship Wrestling (WCW) presented its latest Pay-Per-View spectacle. The electric atmosphere was palpable as the sold-out crowd of 7,428 fans witnessed a thrilling card that left them cheering for more.

Early Match Highlights

Goldberg kicked off proceedings with a resounding victory over Saturn in an entertaining singles match. The former WCW World Heavyweight Champion's lightning-fast moves and imposing strength proved too much for his opponent, securing the win in just 8 minutes and 10 seconds.

Ultimo Dragon then showcased his aerial prowess as he outmaneuvered Chavo Guerrero Jr. to claim a hard-fought victory in an equally exciting singles match. The duration of this contest? A whopping 11 minutes and 49 seconds - a testament to the high level of skill on display.

Title Match Thrills

The WCW World Television Championship was up for grabs as Booker T faced Chris Benoit. In a closely contested battle, the reigning champion emerged victorious after an impressive 14-minute and 11-second match. This victory marked another milestone in Booker's remarkable title reign.

Meanwhile, Chris Jericho successfully defended his WCW World Cruiserweight Title against Prince Iaukea, showcasing his technical expertise in a match that lasted a mere 9 minutes and 55 seconds.

Tag Team Tussles

The nWo's (Buff Bagwell and Scott Steiner) bid to upset the favored Lex Luger and Rick Steiner came up short. The latter duo proved too strong, securing the win in just 5 minutes and 58 seconds.

Another tag team contest saw Psychosis outlast La Parka in a competitive match that lasted an impressive 6 minutes and 59 seconds.

Main Event Mayhem

The nWo's (Hollywood Hogan and Kevin Nash) looked to extend their dominance as they faced Roddy Piper and The Giant. In a thrilling Baseball Bat On A Pole Tag Team Match, the latter duo came up just short, ultimately falling to the cunning nWo in an intense 13-minute and 23-second contest.

Main Event Masterpiece

The evening's main event was nothing short of spectacular as Randy Savage clashed with Sting for the WCW World Heavyweight Title. In a No Disqualification Match that lived up to its billing, Savage emerged victorious after a grueling encounter. This win marked a triumphant return to the top for the legendary Hulkamaniac.

In conclusion, this WCW Pay-Per-View event delivered an unforgettable night of professional wrestling that will be remembered by fans for years to come. Zohash.com's very own wrestling reporter gives this card a well-deserved 4.5 out of 5 stars - don't miss it!

Full Match Times:

  1. Goldberg vs. Saturn (08:10)
  2. Ultimo Dragon vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr. (11:49)
  3. Booker T vs. Chris Benoit (WCW World Television Title) (14:11)
  4. Curt Hennig vs. The British Bulldog (04:48)
  5. Chris Jericho vs. Prince Iaukea (WCW World Cruiserweight Title) (09:55)
  6. Lex Luger and Rick Steiner vs. The nWo (Buff Bagwell and Scott Steiner) (05:58)
  7. Psychosis vs. La Parka (06:59)
  8. The nWo (Hollywood Hogan and Kevin Nash) vs. Roddy Piper and The Giant (Baseball Bat On A Pole Tag Team Match) (13:23)
  9. Raven vs. Diamond Dallas Page (WCW United States Title - Ravens Rules) (No time recorded)
  10. Randy Savage vs. Sting (WCW World Heavyweight Title No Disqualification Match) (No time recorded)

Card Details

  • Date: 19 Apr 1998
  • Promotion: World Championship Wrestling
  • Arena: Denver Coliseum
  • Attendance: 7428
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 19 Apr 1998

Matches

  1. Goldberg defeat Saturn in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 08:10

  2. Ultimo Dragon defeat Chavo Guerrero Jr. in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 11:49

  3. Booker T(C) defeat Chris Benoit in a WCW World Television Title Match
    Match Time: 14:11

  4. Curt Hennig defeat The British Bulldog in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 04:48

  5. Chris Jericho(C) defeat Prince Iaukea in a WCW World Cruiserweight Title Match
    Match Time: 09:55

  6. Lex Luger and Rick Steiner defeat The nWo (Buff Bagwell and Scott Steiner) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 05:58

  7. Psychosis defeat La Parka in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 06:59

  8. The nWo (Hollywood Hogan and Kevin Nash) defeat Roddy Piper and The Giant in a Baseball Bat On A Pole Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 13:23

  9. Raven(C) defeat Diamond Dallas Page in a WCW United States Title Ravens Rules Match

  10. Randy Savage(C) defeat Sting in a World Heavyweight Title No Disqualification Match

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