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**Match: Scott Norton (F) vs. The Barbarian (H)**
## Entrance and Atmosphere
The Barbarian stomps down to the ring first, exuding menace with every step. His eyes look ready for combat as he stares down the audience who responds with a chorus of boos. The Barbarian, clad in his dark, leather attire, snarls at the audience before entering the ring.
Moments later, the arena erupts in cheers as Scott Norton's music hits. Norton bursts onto the ramp, his pumped physique showcasing his readiness for the fight ahead. He takes a moment to acknowledge the crowd, slapping hands with a few fans as he makes his way to the ring.
### Beginning
The bell rings, and the two men circle each other cautiously. The Barbarian tries for a quick kick, but Norton dodges and retaliates with a powerful clothesline. The Barbarian shakes it off and lunges at Norton, but the agile Norton sidesteps and lands a dropkick that sends The Barbarian into the corner. Norton presses the advantage with a series of stinging chops that leave The Barbarian reeling.
### Middle
As the match progresses, The Barbarian starts to gain some momentum. He lands a big boot, followed by a gut-wrench suplex that shakes Norton up. The Barbarian then targets Norton's lower back, hitting him with a series of knees and stomps. Just when it looks like The Barbarian has seized control, Norton shows his resilience by powering out of a submission hold and landing a devastating belly-to-belly suplex.
### End
The Barbarian makes one last desperate attempt to secure the win by climbing the top rope for a diving headbutt, but Norton recovers just in time to roll out of harm's way. Seizing the moment, Norton hoists The Barbarian onto his shoulders and delivers his finisher, a devastating powerbomb. Norton goes for the pin: 1, 2, 3!
**Winner: Scott Norton**
### Post-match
Norton's arm is raised in victory as the crowd erupts in cheers. He takes a moment to soak in the adulation before exiting the ring, visibly pleased but also fatigued from the grueling match.
**Rating: 2.5 Stars**
While the match may not go down as an instant classic, it certainly had its moments of action and showcased Norton's resilience and raw power. It's a performance that adds to the growing momentum of Scott Norton as a force to be reckoned with in WCW.
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