[1995-09-18-WCW-Nitro] Randy Savage, Kevin Sullivan and Ric Flair / Lex Luger and Randy Savage

[Loss]

Talk about it here.

[Loss]

First, Savage is lifting weights on the beach with the Baywatch cast when Sullivan attacks him, which is totally believable and stuff. Actually, I say that but the beatdown looks good. I crack up at Flair making the save, considering their history.

 

"Come on Devil, that's enough brother."

 

I'm glad they had Savage address the Flair save in his promo. "Thanks, but no thanks. See ya in another life."

 

Savage says, "You -- constructive criticism -- are a horrible judge of character" to Hogan, which makes me laugh. He's referring to Luger accidentally (?) hitting Savage during the War Games match. Luger is out to take exception to Savage's comments, saying at least he's straight up about wanting to be world champion, unlike Savage. Things get heated and suddenly Luger means more than he has meant since 1993.

[Cox]

Savage says, "You -- constructive criticism -- are a horrible judge of character" to Hogan, which makes me laugh.

It's funny because it's true!

[El-P]

WCW did a great job with Luger at this time. The guy had been damaged quite a lot by his failed WWF stint. And he was hot again.

[Matt D]

Luger REALLY stands out as just a huge MVP of the first half of 96. He was the most interesting thing on Nitro every week.

[Tim Evans]

Not one of Luger's better times on the mic. But this was heated thanks to Macho so that's ok.

[El-P]

First, Savage is lifting weights on the beach with the Baywatch cast when Sullivan attacks him, which is totally believable and stuff. Actually, I say that but the beatdown looks good. I crack up at Flair making the save, considering their history.

You forget the best part : Flair making the save wearing his wrestling boots, tights and kneepads on the beach ! This is why I love pro-wrestling.

 

"The Devil has lost it !". Ah ah ah !

[PeteF3]

WHY IS RIC FLAIR HELPING RANDY SAVAGE??! That was INFURIATING.

 

I hate the electric-guitar version of Pomp & Circumstance. Savage has the decency to call out Flair for getting involved in his business. Savage is upset at Luger for cheapshotting him at WarGames, and Sting for sticking up for him! He believes that they and Jimmy Hart in cahoots with the Dungeon of Doom, and that draws out Lex. I like the contrast of Savage being a bundle of rage and Lex being too cool for school.