

WCW Uncensored 1997
Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Hollywood Hogan & Randy Savage face "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Steve McMichael & Jeff Jarrett and Lex Luger, The Giant & Scott Steiner in a Triangle Elimination Match. Eddie Guerrero defends the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Dean Malenko. Rey Mysterio and much more.
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Plot Summary
WCW Uncensored 1997 was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by World Championship Wrestling. The main event featured Hulk Hogan defending the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against Roddy Piper in a steel cage match. Other notable matches included Kevin Nash challenging for the WCW World Television Championship and Randy Savage in a singles contest.
Critical Reception
WCW Uncensored 1997 is generally considered a mixed to negative event in WCW's history. While it featured major stars, the match quality and booking decisions often drew criticism from fans and reviewers. The main event was particularly divisive.
What Reviewers Say
- The main event between Hogan and Piper was seen as underwhelming and predictable.
- Some mid-card matches received more praise than the headline bouts.
- The overall booking and presentation were criticized for lacking coherence.
Google audience: Audience reviews for WCW Uncensored 1997 are scarce and generally reflect disappointment, with many viewers finding the event to be below expectations due to the main event's quality and the overall pacing.
Fun Fact
The "I Quit" match stipulation was a last-minute change for the main event, with Roddy Piper originally scheduled to face Hogan in a standard steel cage match.
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