The Ring Post: When WCW Came to Baltimore Without Ric Flair

Inside: weekend results, top indie matches, and a Ric Flair-sized hole in WCW history

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Whether you spent the weekend catching a live show, staying cool at home, or just trying to keep up, The Ring Post has you covered with everything you may have missed, plus new stories you won’t want to skip.

This week’s edition is stacked with results from around the region, including WDWA’s Hot and Bothered in West Virginia, along with standout action from Create A Pro, WrestlePro, Remarkable Wrestling, 880 Wrestling, and more.

In the news, Fight Factory Wrestling returns to the Jersey Shore this Tuesday with War on the Shore 2, building momentum with a loaded card and strong local buzz. A new TNA vignette teases the return of Enzo Amore, and WWE’s Unreal docuseries is stirring reactions across the wrestling world.

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Video of the Week: The Outsiders defend the WCW Tag Team Titles against Ric Flair and Roddy Piper at the 1997 Great American Bash, delivering a must-see clash of legends.

Featured Item: Go back to WCW’s 1991 Great American Bash in Baltimore, where Ric Flair was gone, the title was vacant, and Lex Luger made his move.

Keep scrolling for full results, key stories, and standout moments from the past week in pro wrestling.

Recent Results

• WDWA held Hot and Bothered in Inwood, West Virginia, on Saturday – see who walked out with gold and who got left in the heat.

• Battleground Championship Wrestling held Hot Summer Nights in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Saturday – find out who captured the top titles at the 2300 Arena.

• Remarkable Wrestling held Danger Zone 4 in Nesconset, New York, on Friday – check out the full lineup of results and standout performances.

• Create A Pro Wrestling held an event in Hicksville, New York, on Friday – get all the match results and surprises from the night.

• WrestlePro held an event in Newark, New Jersey, on Friday – see which stars stood out and who came away with the win.

• 880 Wrestling held an event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Thursday – catch up on all the action from The Shop.

• Regatta Pro Wrestling and Appalachian Championship Wrestling held Sternwheel Slamboree 2025 in Charleston, West Virginia, on Saturday, July 5 – go match by match through the full results.

The Latest News

• Fight Factory Wrestling returns to the Jersey Shore this Tuesday with War on the Shore 2 – secure your seat now.

• A new TNA vignette teases the return of Enzo Amore, now performing as Real1, just ahead of Slammiversary – watch the teaser and get the latest updates.

• WWE’s upcoming Netflix docuseries Unreal is drawing strong reactions from across the wrestling world – see how fans and wrestlers are responding.

• Hulk Hogan’s “Real American Beer” is at the center of a $10 million lawsuit alleging stolen recipes and breach of agreement – read the full breakdown of the legal battle.

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• Today in Pro Wrestling History (7/7–7/13): Relive a full week of classic events, including WCW Bash at the Beach 1996 and the debut of the nWo, historic WWWF cards at Madison Square Garden, and more. Dive into the archives now.

• Top 10 Wrestling Movies of All Time: From heartfelt promos to lucha libre chaos, these are the definitive wrestling films. See which ones made the cut—and which cult favorites just missed.

Video of the Week

Watch as The Outsiders, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall, put the WCW Tag Team Championship on the line against Ric Flair and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper at the 1997 Great American Bash.

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WCW’s 1991 Great American Bash Shakes Things Up in Baltimore

34 years ago today - on July 14, 1991 - World Championship Wrestling presented The Great American Bash at the Baltimore Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. It was a night shaped as much by absence as by action.

Just weeks earlier, Ric Flair had been fired following a contract dispute and stripped of the WCW World Heavyweight Title. With Flair gone and the original championship belt still in his possession, WCW was forced to rework its plans and crown a new champion without its most iconic star.

In the main event, Lex Luger defeated Barry Windham in a steel cage match to win the vacant title. After the victory, Luger shockingly turned heel, delivering a piledriver to Windham at the direction of Harley Race. The celebration ended abruptly, and Luger’s alliance with Race and bodyguard Mr. Hughes set the tone for his new role as WCW’s top villain.

Elsewhere on the card, Nikita Koloff defeated Sting in a hard-hitting Russian Chain Match, and P.N. News teamed with Bobby Eaton to win a scaffold match against Steve Austin and Terrance Taylor. The show also included a wild mixed tag team cage match where Rick Steiner and Missy Hyatt took on Arn Anderson and Paul E. Dangerously.

The night may not have gone as originally planned, but it still delivered memorable moments, surprising turns, and a new WCW World Champion.

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