Review highlights three loved and hated moments from WCW Great American Bash 1996
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026

The WCW Great American Bash 1996, held just weeks before the infamous Bash at the Beach event, is revisited to assess its impact on wrestling history. The review identifies three matches that stood out, including a much-criticized bout between Konnan and El Gato, and an acclaimed match pitting Chris Benoit against Kevin Sullivan. Soured opinions surrounding personal histories of the wrestlers overshadow some of the positive elements from the event, such as storytelling and match quality. The analysis reflects on the evolution of WCW's booking and character development during this era.
- •WCW Great American Bash 1996 took place shortly before Bash at the Beach.
- •The review discusses three favorites and three least favorites from the event.
- •Konnan's match against El Gato is noted negatively.
- •Chris Benoit vs. Kevin Sullivan is highlighted as a notable match despite its dark context.
- •Event analysis reflects on WCW's storytelling improvements over previous years.
- 10:30 PMWrestling Inc — WCW Great American Bash 1996: Retro 3 Things We Hated And 3 Things We Loved
"Thirty years after it first took place, here are three things we hated and three things we loved from WCW Great American Bash 1996.
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