From: robert@askinc.ask.COM (Robert McMullen)
Subject: Re: WCW TV Taping: Scott Steiner TV Champ
Organization: ASK Computer Systems, Inc.
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Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1992 23:32:54 GMT

In article  <5OCT199217504326@lims02.lerc.nasa.gov>, bdwest@lims02.lerc.nasa.gov (PANTERRA) writes:
> In article <1992Oct2.014918.8785@news.ysu.edu>, ae932@yfn.ysu.edu (Chris Cummin.
>> 
>>Interview with Scott Steiner
>>Steiner said that Rick wasn't there because he was injured
>>then Stunning Steve Austin and Flyin Brian came and
>>demanded that Scott find a partner.

> ** The Steiners don't hold any belts why would Austin and Pillman demand that
> Scott find a partner?  Also, when did Pillman complete his heel turn and 
> become Austins partner?  Does this mean the LT. Heavies are finally put to 
> rest or what?

1.  Technically, the Steiners *do* hold title belts--the IWGP (International
    Wrestling Grand Prix) belts sanctioned by New Japan and, I believe, WCW.
    This is their second time around with the belts:

      The first time (about 1 2/3 years ago in Japan), they beat Hiro Hase and 
      Kensuke Sasake for them but when Scott got hurt last year (ripped bicep), 
      Rick chose Scott Norton as a partner to help defend the belts, and they 
      lost--I think to Hase and Keiji Muto (Rick did the job...).  The Steiners'
      first IWGP tag reign was roughly a year long.

      The second time they won the IWGP belts (which, as mentioned before, they 
      still technically hold) was right after losing the WCW belts to Williams
      and Gordy.  This time they beat Big Van Vader and Bam Bam Bigelow.  About
      two weeks ago, Rick and Scott flew to Japan and successfully defended
      these belts versus Hase and Sasake.  This is the match in which Rick 
      ripped his pec from his trap (his injury, according to the Observer).

    New Japan will either hold a tournament (if the Steiners vacate) or will
    allow Scott to pick a new partner to help defend, as Rick did.  And, since
    Scott now holds a singles title, look for there to be new IWGP tag champs
    soon...

    In the case of Pillman/Austin challenging Scott, it was probably because
    they were slated to challenge both Steiners.     (????????????)  Shit, 
    watch it--it'll probably either be on the 10/10 or 10/17 WCWSN.

2.  Pillman made his full-on "turn" at the last Clash of Champions when
    he threw a fit becuase Brad Armstrong couldn't defend the light heavy
    belt due to injuries (he was on crutches...).  So Pillman came out 
    during an interview w/Brad and insulted him, slapped him, spit on him,
    etc.  From the looks of the Pillman/Brad matches that aired this weekend
    (Power Hour's, which Pillman won, was *** easy; WCWSN, which Brad won,
    was **** caliber), there's one hell of a feud brewing with two talented
    *wrestlers*.

3.  Watts said that the light heavies will resume early next year with 
    a tournament.  I don't remember if it was him that said (or if it was
    net/Observer speculation) that there would be a lower weight limit.

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