[4.0] "In terms of pure in-ring quality, it isn't really a spectacular event--but it is certainly noteworthy because of the side developments, as it is giving directions. Hogan and Sherry Martel both make their debuts here in a way that's at least influential--Hogan, in particular, would go on to give the WCW brand a decisive (re)makeover in the years to come. Zbysko/Regal and Austin/Mero are solid matches, the opener falls somewhere in the gray zone--and Slazenger/Bossman is a pure jobber affair. Thus, nothing can overshadow the arrival of the hero in yellow and red--not even the main event, in which the International Title--which had become necessary due to Flair's departure from the company at the time--is buried once again. And that doesn't really go over well with the live audience, who respond to Hogan's interviews with loud boos. A decent, but somehow also limited event."

[5.0] "This isn't the best clash really, but it isn't really bad. The worst stuff is the guardian angel's dumb promo package. I found all of the matches passable, mildly entertaining at best. There aren't a lot of good promos and a lot of this is spent setting up Hogan's debut for WCW here. Worth it for the historical significance- the aforementioned debut of Hogan and the unification of the stupid split world title WCW had been working with for the past however long. It's also Sting's exit from the main event scene for about three years until he faces Hogan at Starrcade."

[6.0] "With a poor Nasty Boys opener, goofy video package for the rechristened Guardian Angel, and a squash match, this Clash didn't start out well. Lo and behold, the remaining three matches were all very good and made up for the weak beginning. Zbyszko and Regal had a fun brawl, Austin and Badd had a fast-paced bout, and Flair and Sting showcased their excellent chemistry while Sherri got involved to just the right extent. Hulk Hogan's grandstanding and hotdogging was a bit irritating, as it was the same bit he'd been doing for a decade and the WCW crowd was clearly not welcoming of it, but he was less a part of the show at this Clash than he would be going forward in his long (long) feud with the Dungeon of Doom."

[7.0] "Not one of the best clashes, but the concept by this point had just become another show. The debut of Hulk Hogan happened here, and Sting and Flair had a pretty good match to unify those two titles. Austin and Johnny B. Badd had a decent opening match. Cactus and Kevin Sullivan had another good match with The Nasty Boys. Still a pretty good show."

[7.0] "An eventful Clash, this one had a lot going on, including the official on-air debut of Hulk Hogan and the unification of the World and International World Titles, as well as the former Big Boss Man debuting his new Guardian Angel gimmick, and some good wrestling to boot. Good matches in Regal vs. Zbyszko and Austin vs. Badd, a rather fun chaotic brawl in Nasties vs. Cactus/Sullivan, and the Guardian Angel squash of Dennis Knight served its purpose fine. The main event unification match was decent enough; certainly neither the worst nor best match Sting and Flair would have, although the post-match angle with Hogan ensured all the spotlight would be on the Hulkster with Sting being largely cast aside (one can't help but be reminded what happened to Bret Hart at WrestleMania 9, though at least Hogan didn't just take the title for himself this time)."

[7.0] "Structured well, and better than the previous two. Shame this is Jesse's last Clash, but he had a good run."

[7.0] "Lots of fun! Everything was at least good, apart from the squash (and even that was far from bad). Also historically significant for featuring the debut of Hulk Hogan in WCW, as this would be the turning point of the company in the 90s."

[8.0] "Underrated card, IMO. Opener is good, though tamer than their more famous bouts. Angel squash is fine to establish the new gimmick. Regal/Larry steals the show, really great match that should get way more love. Austin/Badd is another good bout, though I wish the finish was better. Main event is disappointing but still an historic moment. Hogan is here, whatcha gonna do..."

[8.0] "Once again, another great WCW event from early 1994. There is the debut of Hulk Hogan and it's a moment to remember. Ric Flair vs Sting for the unification of the two world titles, a good Steve Austin vs Johnny B. Badd and a highly technical Regal vs Zbyszko. A great one hour and half of Wrestling, just before 'the storm'."

[5.0] "Not up to snuff compared to other Clashes. It still had Cactus, and Regal, and Austin, and Flair, and Sting, so it wasn't all bad... but it definitely could've been better with the talent on the roster."