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ZOHASH SPORTS JOURNAL
CHATTANOOGA SHOWDOWN: WWE's FINAL FOUR BATTLE ROYAL CAPTIVATES CROWD AT UTC ARENA
Chattanooga, Tennessee - February 16th, 1997: The WWE presented its latest pay-per-view extravaganza at the UTC Arena, drawing a packed house of 6,399 enthusiastic fans. The main event of the evening was the highly anticipated WWE Title Final Four Battle Royal, featuring four of the promotion's top contenders vying for the vacant championship.
The night began with a singles match pitting Marc Mero against Leif Cassidy. In a contest that showcased each competitor's technical prowess, Mero emerged victorious in 9:30 minutes, securing the win via pinfall.
Next up was a six-man tag team match featuring The Nation of Domination (Crush, Faarooq, and Savio Vega) taking on Bart Gunn, Flash Funk, and Goldust. The dominant trio of The Nation capitalized on their opponents' miscommunication to claim the win in 6:42 minutes.
The first half of the show concluded with Rocky Maivia defending his WWE Intercontinental Title against Hunter Hearst Helmsley. Maivia's charisma and athleticism allowed him to overcome the challenges posed by Helmsley, retaining the title via a thrilling pinfall victory in 12:30 minutes.
The WWF World Tag Team Titles were also on the line as Doug Furnas and Philip LaFon faced off against the reigning champions, Owen Hart and The British Bulldog. In an intense match that saw both teams exchange holds and counters, Furnas and LaFon managed to upset the favorites, claiming the titles in 10:30 minutes.
Finally, it was time for the main event - the WWE Title Final Four Battle Royal. Steve Austin, The Undertaker, Vader, and Bret Hart entered the ring, each with their eyes on the vacant championship. After a chaotic and brutal contest that saw eliminations galore, the "Exhibition of Excellence" himself, Bret Hart, emerged victorious, lastly eliminating Vader to claim the WWE Championship.
Overall, this event showcased some exceptional wrestling matches, with the Final Four Battle Royal providing a thrilling conclusion to an already action-packed night. As we move forward into the new season, it's clear that the WWE has plenty of exciting storylines and matchups in store for us.
MATCH RESULTS:
- Marc Mero defeated Leif Cassidy (Singles Match) - 9:30 minutes
- The Nation of Domination (Crush, Faarooq, and Savio Vega) defeated Bart Gunn, Flash Funk, and Goldust (Six-Man Tag Team Match) - 6:42 minutes
- Rocky Maivia defeated Hunter Hearst Helmsley (WWE Intercontinental Title Match) - 12:30 minutes
- Doug Furnas and Philip LaFon defeated Owen Hart and The British Bulldog (WWF World Tag Team Title Match) - 10:30 minutes
- Bret Hart won the WWE Title Final Four Battle Royal, lastly eliminating Vader (vakant) - No time limit
ZOHASH SCORECARD: A- (Overall event quality)
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Card Details
- Date: 16 Feb 1997
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: UTC Arena
- Attendance: 6399
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 16 Feb 1997
Matches
Marc Mero defeat Leif Cassidy in a Singles Match
Match Time: 09:30The Nation Of Domination (Crush, Faarooq and Savio Vega) defeat Bart Gunn, Flash Funk and Goldust in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 06:42Rocky Maivia
(C)
defeat Hunter Hearst Helmsley in a WWE Intercontinental Title Match
Match Time: 12:30Doug Furnas and Philip LaFon
(C)
defeat Owen Hart and The British Bulldog in a WWF World Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 10:30Bret Hart
(C)
defeat Steve Austin, The Undertaker and Vader in a WWE Title Final Four Battle Royal (vakant)