The Boss Vs. Rick Rude

🎙️ WCW Saturday Night: Season 2, Episode 51 Title: The Boss vs Rick Rude

Sup, Bubba? Lacy is back from summer vacation and the Bubba Cast is officially back in full effect! And guess what? This week’s throwdown was handpicked by Zerpie—so you already know it’s about to be good.

WCW Saturday Night is stacked: “Stunning” Steve Austin, Big Van Vader, Cactus Jack, and Maxx Payne are all unleashing chaos in the ring. Meanwhile, Erik Watts throws hands with “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff in a match that’s got more tension than a steel cage with no door.

But the real story? “Ravishing” Rick Rude, the World Heavyweight Champ, is prepping for a title defense… until The Boss steps up as his surprise opponent. What follows is a main event that flips expectations harder than a spinebuster on concrete.

It’s big. It’s brutal. It’s Bubba.

📋 Match Card Highlights

1. “Stunning” Steve Austin vs. ?

   • One of his early standout performances on Saturday Night, showcasing his brutal, no-nonsense Texas Stun Gun offense.

2. Big Van Vader in action:

   • Dominant, agile, and imposing—the Big Man bringing stiffness to the ring.

3. Cactus Jack & Maxx Payne tag match:

   • Hardcore chaos with rough-and-tumble weapon shots and wild promos.

4. Erik Watts vs. “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff:

   • A intense technical showdown, with Orndorff using his veteran savvy to test Watts’ mettle in the ring.

5. Suvvernacular: “Ravishing” Rick Rude is prepping for champion-level competition—until an unexpected challenger crashes the party.

   📺 🛑 Broadcast Details

   • Taped live at Center Stage Theatre, Atlanta

   • Featured hosts/commentators: Jesse Ventura and Tony Schiavone with Gene Okerlund handling interviews and WCW hotline duties