WWE n.W.o The Revolution Season 1 Episode 5 WCW World Tag Team Championship Match: The Outsiders vs. The Steiner Brothers, Souled Out - January 25, 1997
- January 25, 1997
In this episode of WWE n.W.o The Revolution, viewers are treated to a thrilling bout for the WCW World Tag Team Championship, which takes place during the Souled Out pay-per-view event on January 25, 1997. The match features some of the biggest names in professional wrestling at the time, as The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) clash with The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) in a battle for tag team supremacy.
The buildup to this match began weeks prior, as tensions simmered between the two teams. The Outsiders, who had formed the notorious n.W.o faction alongside Hollywood Hogan, had become the dominant force in WCW, using their size, strength, and cunning to win gold and dominate the competition. However, the Steiner Brothers were no slouches themselves, boasting an impressive track record as former tag team champions and some of the most skilled technical wrestlers in the company.
As the two teams made their way to the ring for their match at Souled Out, the tension in the arena was palpable. The Outsiders entered to a chorus of boos and jeers from the crowd, reveling in their villainous roles as they taunted the fans and their opponents. The Steiners, on the other hand, were greeted with cheers and applause, with fans holding signs and chanting their name in anticipation of the match to come.
Once the bell rang, the action was fast and furious. The Outsiders used their size and strength advantage to keep the Steiners at bay, using hard-hitting moves and brutal tactics to wear down their opponents. However, the Steiners refused to stay down, using their technical prowess and teamwork to mount a comeback, unleashing a flurry of suplexes, power moves, and high-flying maneuvers that had the crowd on their feet.
The match was a true showcase of tag team wrestling, with both teams executing intricate double team moves and making strategic tags to keep their partners fresh. The Outsiders used their infamous "Nash and Dash" maneuver, which saw Nash powerbomb a opponent while Hall followed up with a clothesline, to devastating effect, but the Steiners were just as innovative, using moves like the Steiner Screwdriver and the Frankensteiner to keep their rivals guessing.
As the match wore on, the tension and drama escalated. Near falls became more frequent, as both teams came within inches of claiming victory, only to be denied at the last moment by a timely save from their partner. In the end, only one team could emerge victorious, and the final moments of the match were some of the most heart-stopping in wrestling history.
To say too much more would spoil the outcome for viewers who have yet to see the episode, but suffice it to say that this match is one for the ages. Featuring some of the most talented wrestlers of their generation, it is a true showcase of the athleticism, skill, and sheer spectacle that make professional wrestling such an enduring and beloved art form. Whether you are a long-time fan of the WCW and the n.W.o, or simply a newcomer looking to see some of the best tag team wrestling in history, this episode of WWE n.W.o The Revolution is not to be missed.