(2.5/5)Īnd we're back with Jeff Katz, interviewing more of tonight's Miss nWo contestants, followed by more filler material, including a tour of the nWo website. Somewhat enjoyable match that manages to squeak by through the strong character work of Bubba and the ridiculousness of the final spot.
When the match spills out of the ring, the use of a motorcycle as a weapon is novel, but more comical than anything. Obviously, this is a more "serious" match and Morrus is trying to bring that tone to it, but by not incorporating any of his trademark laughs or smiles, he undercuts his own gimmick.
#Nwo souled out 1997 intro tv#
Morrus is comparatively less engaging, surprisingly infusing his work with none of the charisma he seemed to do almost effortlessly in his TV matches. Morrus is constantly praised for his agility as a big man, but he's upstaged by the former Bossman, whose bumping and character work here is remarkable, drawing good heat through the use of low blows, weapon use, and cheap shots. His first interviewees offer absolutely nothing interesting on the mic, seemingly caught off guard that they'd actually have to answer questions rather than just sit on motorcycles and smile.ĭecked out in tie-dye and accompanied by Jimmy Hart, Hugh Morrus makes his way down the ring for a Texas Death match against the nWo's resident hoss, Big Bubba. Katz looks about as uncool as any person could possibly look in sunglasses and a leather jacket. They toss things over to Jeff Katz, who I guess was the operator of the nWo hotline (?), standing by one of tonight's contestants. (3/5)īischoff and DiBiase gab about the motorcycles on display and the contestants in tonight's Miss nWo contest. Nick Patrick's purposely poor ref'ing is a touch less annoying and obvious than what he did at Chono's last match at Clash of the Champions XXXIV which allows for there to actually be some suspense when Jericho gets the upperhand. In the ring, Jericho brings a ton of energy and Chono is serviceable, the match featuring at least a handful of bright moments (including a respectable table spot). DiBiase and Bischoff have little to no chemistry, though, admittedly, they are in somewhat unchartered territory by having to provide play-by-play via their antagonistic, sarcastic heel gimmicks. The wrestling portion of the show starts with Masahiro Chono taking on "Lionheart" Chris Jericho.
Absolutely incredible, innovative, and unique. The wrestling equivalent of a Nuremberg rally might be the only way to describe it. When they reach the arena, the stage is unlike any other PPV's design I've ever seen, three huge video walls and a podium from which the nWo's top administrator, Eric Bischoff, welcomes the audience. The notorious WCW/nWo Souled Out PPV kicks off with members of the New World Order cruising down Cedar Rapids on the back of garbage trucks with a police escort blaring their sirens. CHAMPIONSHIP RUNDOWN: Hulk Hogan is the WCW World Champion coming into tonight's show, Eddie Guerrero is the US Champion, Lord Steven Regal holds the Television Championship, Dean Malenko is the Cruiserweight Champion, and the WCW World Tag Team Champions are the Outsiders, Hall and Nash.ĬOMMENTARY: Eric Bischoff and Ted DiBiase
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