WCW Halloween Havoc 1998
WCW Halloween Havoc 1998

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WCW Halloween Havoc 1998

1998
Movie
196 min
English

Hollywood Hulk Hogan battles The Ultimate Warrior. Goldberg defends the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against Diamond Dallas Page. Bret "Hit Man" Hart defends the United States Championship against Sting. The Outsiders go to war when Scott Hall faces Kevin Nash. Brothers face off when Rick Steiner battles Scott Steiner and much more.

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IMDb7.5/10
Director: Kevin DunnGenres: Sports, Professional Wrestling

Plot Summary

WCW Halloween Havoc 1998 was a major professional wrestling event that took place on October 25, 1998. The main event featured a highly anticipated match between Bill Goldberg and Diamond Dallas Page for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. The show also included a blockbuster encounter between Sting and The Warrior, and a special appearance by Bret "Hit Man" Hart.

Critical Reception

Halloween Havoc 1998 is remembered as one of WCW's most significant pay-per-view events, largely due to the massive build-up and the star power involved. While the main event between Goldberg and DDP was a major draw, the show is also notorious for the controversial and largely panned match between Sting and The Warrior.

What Reviewers Say

  • The main event match between Goldberg and Diamond Dallas Page was a highlight, showcasing Goldberg's undefeated streak.

  • The much-hyped match between Sting and The Warrior was widely considered a disappointment and a low point of the show.

  • Bret Hart's debut in WCW on this night generated significant buzz and anticipation for future storylines.

Google audience: Audience reception was mixed, with many praising the main event bout and Goldberg's performance, while others expressed strong disappointment with the Sting vs. Warrior match and the overall booking decisions.

Fun Fact

The match between Sting and The Warrior was one of the most anticipated dream matches in professional wrestling history, but its poor execution led to widespread criticism and is often cited as a major misstep for WCW.

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