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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Aug 24, 2015 20:03:20 GMT -6
www.pwinsider.com/article/96103/824-this-day-in-history-vinny-mac-is-born-flair-vs-hogan-headlines-wcw-clash-and-more.html?p=11961 - Pat O'Connor is awarded the NWA United States Heavyweight Title at the annual NWA meeting in Chicago, Illinois. The title had been vacant since Buddy Rogers won the NWA World Heavyweight Title from O'Connor on June 30. 1998 - "WCW Monday Nitro" won this week of the Monday Night War, with a 5.22 (hours of 5.52, 4.94 and 5.21) rating. "WWF RAW is WAR" came in second with a 4.72 (hours of 4.91 and 4.52) rating. "Nitro" was live from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The results: - Wrath pinned Mike Enos after a pumphandle slam. - Dean Malenko defeated Kaz Hayashi by submission with the Texas Cloverleaf. - Konnan defeated Jim Neidhart by submission with the Tequila Sunrise. - Steve McMichael pinned Sick Boy after a Tombstone piledriver. - Scott Norton (with Vincent) pinned Rick Fuller after a powerbomb. - Lex Luger defeated Brian Adams (with Vincent) by submission with the Torture Rack. - WCW World Television Champion Chris Jericho fought Curt Hennig to a time-limit draw to retain the title. - WCW United States Heavyweight Champion Bret Hart's defense against Booker T never got underway due to Stevie Ray attacking Booker. - Kevin Nash and WCW World Heavyweight Champion Goldberg fought The Giant and Hollywood Hulk Hogan to a no-contest.
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