Post by Leo on May 1, 2023 20:17:27 GMT -5
WCW Thursday Thunder episode 20 for 05.04.23
Taped from the Star of the Desert Arena in Primm, Nevada
Commentary: Gorilla Monsoon and Don Callis
Ring Announcer: Gary Michael Cappetta
Interviewer: SoCal Val
Referees: Tommy Young, Joey Marella and Aubrey Edwards
Proud and Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) return to WCW by defeating Joe Gomez and the Renegade by pinfall of Santana on Gomez via Street Sweeper at 7:11.
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The Rock ‘n Roll Express of Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson talk with Shane McMahon in the back. They know what a cancer the nWo can be and they want a chance to cut them down early and ask for a WCW U.S. Tag Team Titles shot for Nitro. McMahon agrees. He’s also said with the women’s title ladder match being such a ratings win he’s going to end Nitro with a title match each week for the foreseeable future.
COMMERCIAL
Joey Mercury with Melina defeated Scotty Riggs by pinfall at 7:37 via double arm DDT.
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Highlights of Hollywood Homecoming II is shown, narrated by Gorilla Monsoon going over all the winners and major storylines.
COMMERCIAL
Molly Holly and Taya Valkyrie defeated Sara Del Rey and Ivory by pinfall of Valkyrie on Del Rey via Road to Valhalla at 7:04.
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In a pre-taped promo Thunder Rosa shows off her newly won WCW U.S. Title belt. Tamina Snuka was a worthy challenger, but where she failed was thinking she couldn’t lose. Rosa knows it’s a possibility. She won’t be cocky and she won’t be entitled. She will be strong, capable and ready to defend her belt wherever and whenever.
COMMERCIAL
Lady Frost in a pre-taped promo shows off her newly won WCW Women’s Title. Nobody thought she could win the title, but the best quote she ever heard is that success is where opportunity and preparation meet. She had the Money in the Bank briefcase and cashed it in when it was right. Even as the top dog, she knows she’s still considered an underdog. Perceptions will change as she will be a fighting champion. When she loses the belt it will be a cold day in hell.
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“Wild Card” Bob Holly retained the WCW Wild Card Title in a stairs match against Marcus Alexander Bagwell by pinfall via Alabama Slam on the steel ring steps at 9:11.