The Best of WCW nWo - The Great American Bash - VHS

**The Best of WCW/nWo: The Great American Bash (VHS Overview)**

Released as part of WCW’s "Best Of" VHS series, **"The Best of WCW/nWo: The Great American Bash"** highlights some of the most memorable moments and matches from one of WCW's signature annual events, **The Great American Bash**. This PPV was a staple of WCW programming from its NWA roots in the mid-80s through the height of the Monday Night Wars in the 1990s.

The video focuses on key matches that showcase the best of WCW’s traditional wrestling and the influence of the nWo (New World Order) faction, which dominated WCW programming in the late 1990s. Fans of technical wrestling, hard-hitting brawls, and larger-than-life characters will enjoy this retrospective.

**Matches and Highlights Featured on the VHS:**

1. **Ric Flair vs. Terry Funk** (The Great American Bash 1989)
*Match Type:* NWA World Heavyweight Championship
This brutal and intense encounter is one of the all-time classic matches. Flair, fresh off regaining the NWA title, faced off against the dangerous and unpredictable Terry Funk in a violent brawl that saw Flair endure punishment but come out victorious in this bloody and emotionally charged contest.

2. **Sting vs. Ric Flair** (The Great American Bash 1990)
*Match Type:* NWA World Heavyweight Championship
This historic match saw the culmination of Sting’s rise to the top as he took on the legendary Ric Flair. After a long rivalry, Sting finally won his first NWA World Championship in one of the most iconic moments in WCW history. Flair’s masterful wrestling met Sting’s raw power and charisma, resulting in an unforgettable match.

3. **Kevin Greene & Steve McMichael vs. Ric Flair & Arn Anderson** (The Great American Bash 1996)
This match showcased two NFL players, Kevin Greene and Steve "Mongo" McMichael, stepping into the wrestling world to take on the veteran team of Ric Flair and Arn Anderson. While Greene was an established football star, McMichael’s involvement in the match eventually led to his full-time wrestling career. The match was entertaining with lots of brawling, and the storyline took an interesting turn when McMichael turned on Greene, joining The Four Horsemen.

4. **Hollywood Hogan vs. Lex Luger** (The Great American Bash 1997)
During the height of the nWo storyline, Lex Luger took on "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan in a major event. This match captured the tension of WCW vs. nWo, with Luger trying to defend WCW's honor against the nWo’s takeover. Though not as technical as others, the match symbolized the battle for the soul of WCW at the time.

5. **Diamond Dallas Page vs. "Macho Man" Randy Savage** (The Great American Bash 1997)
This match was a brutal, no-holds-barred encounter that was part of the heated rivalry between DDP and Randy Savage. Savage, representing the nWo, and Page, one of WCW’s top faces, put on a violent and intense brawl that captivated the fans. DDP’s rise to main event status was cemented by his ability to hang with a legend like Savage.

6. **The Outsiders (Scott Hall & Kevin Nash) vs. Harlem Heat** (The Great American Bash 1996)
The Outsiders, Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, took on WCW’s dominant tag team, Harlem Heat. This match was one of the early confrontations between WCW and the nWo, as Hall and Nash were just beginning to make their presence felt. The bout was a hard-hitting tag team contest that highlighted the power and athleticism of Harlem Heat while showcasing Hall and Nash’s ability to dominate.

### **Legacy of The Great American Bash:**
The Great American Bash was an important annual event in WCW and NWA history, known for its combination of traditional wrestling, wild brawls, and high-stakes drama. This VHS captures moments from the late 80s and 90s when the Bash was a focal point for some of the biggest storylines in wrestling, particularly the rise of the nWo and the ongoing battle between WCW’s top stars and the rebellious faction.

**The Best of WCW/nWo: The Great American Bash** VHS gives fans a taste of the intense action and historic moments that made the event a cornerstone of WCW’s legacy. Featuring stars like Ric Flair, Sting, Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Diamond Dallas Page, and The Outsiders, the tape is a nostalgic look back at the height of WCW and the early days of the nWo's dominance.