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SuperBrawl II
Promotional poster featuring Lex Luger and Sting
PromotionWorld Championship Wrestling
DateFebruary 29, 1992
CityMilwaukee, Wisconsin
VenueMilwaukee Auditorium
Attendance5,000[1]
Buy rate160,000[2]
TaglineBest Friends Now Bitter Rivals Brawl For It All
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SuperBrawl II was the second SuperBrawl professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). The event took place on February 29, 1992, from the Milwaukee Auditorium in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Nine matches took place at the event, with one being a dark match. The main event was a singles match between Lex Luger and Sting for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Sting pinned Luger to win the match and win the title.[3] This would be Luger's final match in WCW until 1995; he joined the World Bodybuilding Federation (WBF) and later the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) after this match. Other featured matches on the card were Rick Rude versus Ricky Steamboat for the United States Heavyweight Championship, Jushin Liger versus Brian Pillman for the Light Heavyweight Championship, Arn Anderson and Bobby Eaton versus The Steiner Brothers for the World Tag Team Championship and Barry Windham and Dustin Rhodes versus Larry Zbyszko and Steve Austin in a tag team match.

Production

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Background

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At the Starrcade pay-per-view on December 29, 1991, WCW announced that the SuperBrawl II pay-per-view event would take place on February 29, 1992.[4]

Storylines

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The event featured wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds and storylines.

Lex Luger was the defending WCW World Heavyweight Champion at SuperBrawl II.

At Clash of the Champions XVII, then-WCW United States Heavyweight Champion Sting received the last of a series of three packages containing wrestlers who attacked him – this last being his former friend, WCW World Heavyweight Champion Lex Luger who reinjured Sting's knee so badly that it contributed heavily to his title loss to Rick Rude later that night. Sting recuperated from the injury and at Starrcade, he last eliminated Luger to win the Battlebowl battle royal.[5] At Clash of the Champions XVIII, the new Executive Vice President of WCW, Kip Allan Frey announced that Luger would defend the title against Sting in the main event at SuperBrawl II.[6]

At the 1991 Halloween Havoc, Brian Pillman defeated Richard Morton in the finals of a tournament to become the inaugural Light Heavyweight Champion.[7] On December 25, Pillman lost the title to Jushin Liger.[8] On the February 1 episode of World Championship Wrestling, it was announced that Liger would defend the title against Pillman in a rematch at SuperBrawl II.[9]

At Clash of the Champions XVIII, Sting and Ricky Steamboat defeated Rude and Steve Austin in a tag team match. Rude and Austin attacked their opponents after the match, with Rude delivering two Rude Awakenings to Steamboat.[6] On the February 1 episode of World Championship Wrestling, it was announced that Rude would defend the WCW United States Heavyweight Champion against Steamboat at SuperBrawl II.[9] On the February 22 episode of World Championship Wrestling, the team of Sting, Steamboat, Barry Windham and Dustin Rhodes defeated Rude, Austin, Arn Anderson and Bobby Eaton in an eight-man tag team match. After the match, Rude executed a Rude Awakening to Steamboat.[10]

At Halloween Havoc, Barry Windham was supposed to compete in a Chamber of Horrors match on Abdullah the Butcher's team but The Enforcers (Larry Zbyszko and Arn Anderson) slammed the car door on his hand to injure him.[7] At Clash of the Champions XVII, Windham was supposed to team with Dustin Rhodes to challenge Enforcers for the WCW World Tag Team Championship but Windham was replaced by Ricky Steamboat due to his injury.[11] Windham returned from his injury on the December 14 episode of Pro to dispute the call after Anderson and Bobby Eaton had cheated to defeat Michael Hayes and Jimmy Garvin but he was attacked by members of The Dangerous Alliance.[8] Windham would then frequently team with Steamboat and Rhodes to feud with members of Dangerous Alliance as they fought several matches throughout the following months. On the February 8 episode of Worldwide, it was announced that Windham and Rhodes would take on Steve Austin and Larry Zbyszko in a tag team match at SuperBrawl II.[12]

On January 1, Sting and Ron Simmons defeated Rick Rude and Cactus Jack after Jack lost when his ally Abdullah the Butcher accidentally hit him with the kendo stick. This ignited a feud between Jack and Butcher. On the January 19 episode of Main Event, Simmons defeated Jack via disqualification after Zbyszko interfered and Butcher made the save for Simmons to brawl with Jack and Zbyszko. This would lead to Simmons and Jack competing in several tag team matches for the next one month. On the February 8 episode of Worldwide, it was announced that Simmons would face Jack in a match at SuperBrawl II.[12]

On the February 1 episode of World Championship Wrestling, Terrance Taylor slapped Marcus Alexander Bagwell after Bagwell won his match and ordered him to leave the ring to cut a promo.[9] Two weeks later on World Championship Wrestling, Taylor offered Bagwell to mentor him but Bagwell refused his offer which led to Taylor attacking Bagwell and Greg Valentine made his WCW debut and aided Taylor in attacking Bagwell. This led to a match between Bagwell and Taylor at SuperBrawl.[13]

On the February 8 episode of Worldwide, Gordon Solie announced several matches during his Wrestling News Network segment to take place at SuperBrawl II including Arn Anderson and Bobby Eaton would defend the tag team titles against Steiner Brothers and Tom Zenk would take on Richard Morton.[12]

Event

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Other on-screen personnel
Role: Name:
Presenters Tony Schiavone
Eric Bischoff
Commentators Jim Ross
Jesse Ventura
Interviewer Missy Hyatt
Referees Randy Anderson
Nick Patrick
Ring announcers Gary Michael Cappetta
Barry Abrams

Before the event aired live on pay-per-view, Big Josh defeated Diamond Dallas Page in a non-televised match.

Preliminary matches

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In the opening match, Jushin Liger defended the Light Heavyweight Championship against Brian Pillman. Pillman pinned Liger with a cradle after avoiding a diving headbutt by Liger.

Next, Marcus Alexander Bagwell took on Terrence Taylor. Contest winner Barry Abrams from Syracuse University served as the special guest ring announcer for this match. Bagwell pinned Taylor with a sunset flip for the win.

Next, Ron Simmons took on Cactus Jack. Near the end of the match, Jack climbed the top rope and dived off the turnbuckle to perform an aerial move on Simmons but Simmons countered with a powerslam for the win. After the match, Abdullah the Butcher attacked Simmons until Junkyard Dog made his surprise return to WCW and saved Simmons from a double-team assault by Butcher and Jack.

The next match was scheduled to be a singles match between Tom Zenk and Richard Morton but was quietly changed into a tag team match as Zenk teamed with Van Hammer to take on Morton and Vinnie Vegas. Zenk pinned Morton with a sunset flip for the win after Morton was hit into the turnbuckle.

Next, Barry Windham and Dustin Rhodes took on The Dangerous Alliance team of Steve Austin and Larry Zbyszko. After being double teamed by Austin and Zbyszko for most of the match, Windham performed a diving lariat on Zbyszko for the win.

Later, the team of Arn Anderson and Bobby Eaton defended the World Tag Team Championship against The Steiner Brothers. Near the end of the match, Anderson blinded Rick Steiner by throwing powder in his eyes and a blinded Steiner accidentally suplexed the referee, allowing Scott Steiner to tag in and hit a Frankensteiner to Eaton to win the titles as the new referee counted the pinfall. However, the original referee reversed the decision and disqualified Steiners, resulting in Anderson and Eaton retaining the titles.

In the final match on the undercard, Rick Rude defended the United States Heavyweight Championship against Ricky Steamboat. Dangerous Alliance manager Paul E. Dangerously was banned from the ringside by Kip Frey. Near the end of the match, Dangerously under the disguise of a masked ninja attacked Steamboat by hitting him with a phone, allowing Rude to pin him to retain the title.

Main event match

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In the main event, Lex Luger defended the World Heavyweight Championship against Sting. Near the end of the match, Sting attempted to hit a diving crossbody to Luger but fell outside the ring where Luger's manager Harley Race tried to interfere but Sting attacked him and then delivered a diving crossbody to Luger to win the title.

Reception

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SuperBrawl II received mixed to positive reviews. According to Scott Keith of 411Mania, the event "was just dripping with effort and commitment (besides Luger)", while praising "Windham/Rhodes v. Zbyszko/Austin match and the shockingly-good Morton/Vegas v. Hammer/Zenk match".[14] J.D. Dunn of 411Mania gave a rating of 7 out of 10 to the event, considering it a good event as he wrote "This show has the reputation as a classic, but it doesn't hold up as well as I thought it would. It started out hot and had a few good tag matches, but the final two matches were disappointing. It still merits a thumbs up with the way-ahead-of-its-time light-heavyweight match and the Sting win, but it's not one of the great all-time PPVs that people remember."[15]

Kyle DaCosta of E Wrestling News wrote "This was great effort by the wrestlers and another well-booked show by WCW at this time."[16] Paul Matthews of Culture Crossfire praised the Light Heavyweight Championship match, considering Pillman and Liger to be the performers of the night, while considering "Almost every match ranged from decent to great." He criticized the "return of the Dusty Finish", "(Kevin) Nash’s awkward wrestling" and "Lex Luger’s poor conditioning and attitude." According to him, the event was overall "a very solid PPV. There was nothing on it that was terrible and there were a couple of matches that were great."[17] According to Sage Cortez of Culture Crossfire, "This is a fantastic show, one of WCW’s best. Only thing holding it back from a higher rating was the title match, which didn’t deliver." According to him, the Light Heavyweight Championship "match was innovative and a harbinger of the style to come" while the World Heavyweight Championship match "wasn’t of the quality needed out of a title match".[18]

Aftermath

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SuperBrawl II was Lex Luger's final appearance in WCW as he departed the promotion to pursue a bodybuilding career in the World Bodybuilding Federation (WBF) and jumped ship to rival promotion World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1993. Luger returned to WCW three years later on the debut episode of Monday Nitro on September 4, 1995.

On the March 7 episode of World Championship Wrestling, Rick Rude threw a drink in Sting's face during a press conference, which led to a feud between Sting and the Dangerous Alliance. Ricky Steamboat, Barry Windham and Dustin Rhodes resumed their rivalry with Dangerous Alliance after SuperBrawl and joined Sting and Nikita Koloff to defeat the Dangerous Alliance in a WarGames match at WrestleWar. Sting held the World Heavyweight Championship until The Great American Bash, where he lost the title to Big Van Vader. Steamboat and Rude's rivalry culminated in an Iron Man match at Beach Blast, which Steamboat won.

The feud between Ron Simmons and Cactus Jack continued after SuperBrawl as Jack joined forces with Mr. Hughes to feud with Simmons and his new ally Junkyard Dog. A tag team match was supposed to take place between the two teams at WrestleWar but Jack attacked JYD before the match rendering him unable to compete and Simmons defeated Hughes in a singles match.

Arn Anderson and Bobby Eaton continued their feud with Steiner Brothers over the World Tag Team Championship after the event. On the April 11 episode of Pro, it was announced that Anderson and Eaton would defend the titles against Steiners in a steel cage match at a house show on May 3. Steiners would win the titles. Steiners would then defeat Takayuki Iizuka and Tatsumi Fujinami at WrestleWar to become the number one contenders for the IWGP Tag Team Championship.

Brian Pillman would successfully defend the Light Heavyweight Championship against Tom Zenk at WrestleWar. He would hold the title until Beach Blast, where he lost the title to Scotty Flamingo.

Results

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No.ResultsStipulationsTimes
1DBig Josh defeated Diamond Dallas PageSingles match7:36
2Brian Pillman defeated Jushin Liger (c)Singles match for the WCW Light Heavyweight Championship17:00
3Marcus Alexander Bagwell defeated Terrance TaylorSingles match7:38
4Ron Simmons defeated Cactus JackSingles match6:34
5Van Hammer and Z-Man defeated Richard Morton and Vinnie VegasTag team match12:01
6Barry Windham and Dustin Rhodes defeated Steve Austin and Larry Zbyszko (with Madusa)Tag team match18:23
7Arn Anderson and Bobby Eaton (c) defeated The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) by disqualificationTag team match for the WCW World Tag Team Championship20:06
8Rick Rude (c) defeated Ricky SteamboatSingles match for the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship20:02
9Sting defeated Lex Luger (c) (with Harley Race)Singles match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship13:02
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
D – this was a dark match

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SuperBrawl II was the second annual SuperBrawl (PPV) event produced by (WCW), held on February 29, 1992, at the Milwaukee Theatre in , . The event drew an attendance of approximately 5,000 spectators and featured several championship matches amid ongoing storylines involving WCW's top talent. In the highly anticipated main event, Sting challenged for the in a match that highlighted their evolving rivalry from allies to bitter enemies. Sting emerged victorious, ending Luger's reign and capturing the title for the fourth time in his career, marking a pivotal moment in WCW's booking during a transitional period for the promotion. This bout was commentated by and , whose PPV debut added to the event's star power. The undercard showcased intense competition across multiple divisions, including defeating Jushin Thunder Liger to win the in a fast-paced opener that emphasized WCW's push into lighter weight classes. retained the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against in a technical showcase, while and defended the against the via disqualification. Other bouts, such as and versus and Steve Austin, further advanced the storyline central to WCW programming at the time. Overall, SuperBrawl II served as a key installment in WCW's early PPV lineup, bridging the gap between the company's NWA roots and its expansion under Ted Turner's ownership.

Production

Background

SuperBrawl II was announced and promoted during the WCW event on December 29, 1991, positioning it as the promotion's first major of 1992. The event was scheduled for February 29, 1992—a leap day—at the MECCA Arena in , , marking WCW's effort to expand into the Midwest market with a centrally located venue to enhance regional . This choice aligned with WCW's strategy to diversify beyond its Southern strongholds following a successful 1991, where events like drew strong crowds and buy rates. Under the direction of head booker , WCW's production team emphasized a card loaded with championship matches, including defenses of the WCW World Heavyweight, , World Tag Team, and titles, aiming to capitalize on the momentum from the prior year's PPVs and boost viewer interest. This approach was intended to elevate buy rates, building on the 150,000 purchases for in May 1991, with projections targeting a modest increase to around 160,000 for the sequel. The promotion set an attendance goal of approximately 5,000 at the 12,000-capacity arena, reflecting realistic expectations for a mid-sized market debut. Promotions ramped up through WCW's XVIII on January 21, 1992, which served as a direct buildup by featuring key players in non-title action to heighten anticipation, alongside weekly television segments on shows like . Marketing highlighted the novelty of the date, branding the event with the "Best Friends Now Bitter Rivals Brawl For It All" to underscore escalating tensions, particularly the central feud between Sting and WCW World Heavyweight Champion .

Storylines

The primary storyline heading into SuperBrawl II revolved around the feud between champion and challenger Sting. Luger, who had turned in late 1991 and aligned himself with manager as the reigning champion, attacked Sting's knee with a steel chair in a controversial segment on January 5, 1992, during a taping when Sting was counted out. This betrayal escalated when Luger orchestrated further assaults on Sting's injured knee, enlisting Cactus Jack and to brutalize the former champion, positioning the match as a singles contest for Sting's redemption. Another key rivalry centered on the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship, where arrogant heel champion "Ravishing" Rick Rude defended against babyface Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. Steamboat earned his title opportunity by pinning Rude cleanly with a crossbody during an eight-man match on the February 1, 1992, episode of WCW , capitalizing on Rude's overconfident persona and highlighting Steamboat's resilient, high-impact style as a counter to the champion's technical dominance. The , led by (later known as ), dominated much of WCW's narrative landscape in early , with the —comprising , , "Stunning" Steve Austin, , and —systematically targeting prominent babyfaces to assert their supremacy. This multi-man conflict particularly focused on the Alliance's assaults on the over the , stemming from a contentious title defense at a January where underhanded tactics nearly cost the Steiners their belts, and on and , whose alliances with Sting amplified the group's anti-establishment raids on WCW's top acts. WCW also spotlighted its emerging Light Heavyweight division, promoting a clash between champion Jushin Thunder Liger and challenger "Flyin'" to showcase innovative, high-flying action as part of the promotion's initiative to elevate cruiserweight-style wrestling. Liger's technically proficient reign, established since defeating Pillman for the title at in May 1991, was framed against Pillman's explosive aerial arsenal, emphasizing WCW's commitment to international talent and faster-paced matches to attract diverse audiences. Additional undercard narratives included the hardcore brawling feud between and Jack, built on Jack's unhinged attacks that tested Simmons' power-based resilience and former champion status. Undercard tensions also arose from tag team dissolutions, such as Marcus Alexander Bagwell's singles rivalry with Terrence Taylor, originating from Bagwell's commentary critiques of Taylor's arrogant "York Foundation" tactics during a February 15, 1992, match.

Event

Preliminary matches

The preliminary matches at SuperBrawl II, held on , , at the Milwaukee Theatre in , , showcased a mix of technical prowess, high-flying action, and power-based brawls that built momentum for the main card while advancing key rivalries within WCW's roster. The event opened with a dark match between Big Josh and , lasting 7:36, where Josh dominated with his signature , including a series of shoulder blocks and a running , before securing the pinfall victory via the Big Josh Splash. This opener energized the live crowd, setting a tone of straightforward wrestling without advancing any major storyline, as Page's managerial role took precedence over in-ring competition at the time. Up next was the WCW Light Heavyweight Championship bout between champion and challenger , which ran for 17:00 and highlighted an array of aerial sequences that thrilled the audience. Pillman opened with a high-impact crossbody from the top rope, while Liger countered with stiff palm strikes and a figure-four to target the challenger's limbs; the match escalated with Pillman's and Liger's top-rope splash, but Pillman stole the title via a surprise roll-up pin after reversing a hurricanrana attempt. The upset victory drew massive cheers from the crowd, shell-shocked by the fluke finish, and positioned Pillman as a rising star in WCW's junior division while elevating the title's prestige through international competition. In a singles matchup, Marcus Bagwell faced Terrence Taylor for 7:38, emphasizing Bagwell's agility against Taylor's technical style. Bagwell gained early control with an armdrag takeover and a top-rope crossbody, but Taylor retaliated with a sleeper hold and an attempted Doctor Bomb; the bout concluded with Bagwell countering a rolling into a pinfall, solidifying his undercard momentum. Post-match, Taylor laid out Bagwell with a , hinting at ongoing frustration in Taylor's faltering "Taylor Made Man" gimmick. Ron Simmons then clashed with Cactus Jack in a 6:34 power struggle that showcased hardcore elements amid their personal animosity. Jack started with a cheapshot elbow drop and a double arm DDT, but Simmons powered back with a spinebuster on the entrance ramp and sealed the win with another spinebuster for the pin. The crowd popped for Simmons' dominance, though the match transitioned abruptly into a post-match brawl involving attacking Simmons, only for to make the save, furthering the chaotic feud involving WCW's heavyweight bruisers. The division ignited with and taking on Richard Morton and Vinnie Vegas () over 12:01, blending athleticism and size disparities. Hammer and Zenk controlled the pace with a gorilla press slam on Morton and a missile dropkick combo, while Vegas used his imposing frame for a backdrop ; the finish came via Zenk's sunset flip roll-up on Vegas, prompting strong crowd approval for the underdogs' resilience. This victory highlighted the duo's teamwork against the rugged heels, adding variety to the midcard feuds. A heated tag team encounter followed between and against Steve Austin and , accompanied by , lasting 18:23 and tying into revenge from prior clashes. The faces isolated Zbyszko with double backdrops and a , but Madusa's interference allowed Austin to hit a superplex; ultimately won with a top-rope bulldog on Zbyszko after dodging further meddling, drawing roars from the faithful and reinforcing the babyfaces' quest against the . The undercard peaked with the defense by champions and against the , Rick and Scott, in a 20:06 that exemplified the ongoing rivalry between the and the powerhouses. The Steiners unleashed belly-to-belly es and a Frankensteiner, while the champions relied on double-team tactics; the match ended in disqualification after handed powder to Anderson, who threw it in Rick Steiner's eyes, leading Rick to accidentally the ; a second counted a pinfall for Scott Steiner, but the decision was reversed due to the earlier disqualification, allowing Anderson and Eaton to retain the belts. The frenzied crowd reaction to the chaotic finish amplified the tension, setting up future rematches where the Steiners would claim the titles. The tension continued with the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship match between champion , accompanied by Paul E. Dangerously, and challenger , lasting 20:02 in a technical showcase of wrestling skill. Steamboat targeted Rude's arm early with arm drags and a hammerlock scoop slam, while Rude countered with a vertical and swinging ; the bout featured intense exchanges including Steamboat's crossbody and figure-four against Rude's and sleeper hold, but Dangerously interfered by striking Steamboat with a , allowing Rude to secure the pinfall and retain the title. This hard-fought defense highlighted Rude's tactics and Steamboat's resilience, advancing the Dangerous Alliance's dominance.

Main event match

The main event of SuperBrawl II was a two-out-of-three falls match for the , pitting champion against Sting. Luger entered as the dominant , having captured the title on July 14, 1991, at and defending it through a reign marked by arrogance and alliances with figures like , who accompanied him to ringside. The bout built on their intense feud, highlighted briefly by Luger's prior targeting of Sting's knee in attacks involving Cactus Jack and . Luger controlled the first fall, zeroing in on Sting's weakened knee with knife-edge chops and a figure-four to wear down the challenger before securing the submission via his signature Torture Rack at 5:12. Sting, visibly limping and selling the injury, mounted a resilient comeback in the second fall, rolling Luger up in a small package for the pin at 4:50 to even the score. The decisive third fall showcased Sting countering Luger's power-based offense, including a running clothesline and vertical , before locking in the Scorpion Deathlock for the submission victory at 3:00 and claiming the . Race remained at ringside throughout but attempted no direct interference, adhering to the match's rules. Following the win, Sting celebrated in the ring by hoisting the title belt overhead amid crowd cheers. The overall 13:02 runtime captured a fast-paced, psychologically charged encounter, emphasizing Sting's heroic perseverance against Luger's overconfident brutality as a fitting climax to the event.

Legacy

Reception

SuperBrawl II achieved 160,000 buys with a 0.96 buy rate and drew an attendance of 5,000 at the , marking a solid commercial performance for WCW in early 1992 amid intense competition from WWF events like the . This success reflected WCW's growing momentum under the storyline, though it paled in comparison to WWF's dominance in the market. Contemporary reviews praised the undercard's high energy, particularly the athleticism showcased in the WCW Light Heavyweight Championship match between and Jushin Thunder , which highlighted WCW's emerging international partnerships with promotions like and earned of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter's 4.75-star rating for its fast-paced, innovative action. Tag team bouts involving the , such as the Steiners versus and , were lauded for their chaotic intensity and effective work, as noted in Meltzer's reports and coverage. The Midwest crowd responded enthusiastically, delivering strong pops for key moments like Sting's championship victory over . Criticisms focused on the main event, described as rushed and formulaic due to its abrupt resolution and Luger's subpar conditioning, which undermined the anticipated . Some observers pointed to audio issues and dated production values, including intrusive hosting segments, that hampered the event's polish. Retrospectively, a 2015 411Mania review highlighted SuperBrawl II as one of WCW's stronger early pay-per-views, crediting its multiple title changes and undercard highlights despite these flaws.

Aftermath

Following SuperBrawl II, Sting's victory over initiated his second reign, which spanned 134 days until Vader defeated him for the title at on July 12, 1992. Brian Pillman's win over Jushin Thunder Liger for the provided a boost to the relatively new division by featuring a high-profile talent as champion, though he held the title for only 112 days before dropping it to Scotty Flamingo on June 20, 1992. Meanwhile, retained the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against amid controversy involving interference, extending his reign that ultimately lasted nearly 14 months until he forfeited it due to injury in December 1992. The maintained its storyline dominance in the months after the event, with and retaining the against the via disqualification. However, Anderson and Eaton dropped the titles to the at a house show in , on May 3, 1992, ending their 108-day reign. The faction's momentum carried into summer programming until its dissolution around Beach Blast in June 1992, prompted by incoming booker ' decision to disband groups not originating from his creative vision. Lex Luger's loss marked his departure from WCW, as he pursued opportunities with the and later a trial run with the WWF in early 1993. Feuds from the event extended into television, including rematches between and Rude that highlighted ongoing tension over the United States Championship. Barry Windham and ' tag team victory over Steve Austin and solidified their partnership, building toward their participation in the tournament at . The title-centric nature of SuperBrawl II aligned with WCW's evolving PPV structure, emphasizing championship bouts in subsequent events like Uncensored and Beach Blast. This approach coincided with broader directional shifts under ' booking regime starting in July 1992, which prioritized territorial-style storytelling and reduced reliance on established factions.

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