WCW Backstage Assault (N64 + PSX) FAQ
How to Unlock Hidden Characters
Final Version - 01/03/01
by JayWag (Formerly WhatDaRockIsCookin)
http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/7603.html
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.     Intro
II.    Updates
III.   Copyright/Credits
IV.    The Hidden Characters
V.     Closing
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I.  Intro

This FAQ is to help you unlock all the hidden characters in WCW
Backstage Assault.  This FAQ works for both Nintendo 64 and
Playstation.  It was written by JayWag.  Anything found in this FAQ
has been verified by the author.

To contact JayWag, look at his contributor recognition page, which
there is a link to at the top of this FAQ.
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II.  Updates

Final Version - 01/03/01
Added Scott Hall, Crowbar, Norman Smiley, Lex Luger, Elizabeth, Rey
Jr., Buff Bagwell, & Miss Hancock.  That's it...it tells how to get
everyone in the game now.

v1.0 - 01/01/01
Created this FAQ with everything in it.
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III.  Copyright/Credits

I am in no way affiliated with WCW, EA, or any other names and
companies found in this FAQ.

Thanks to all those at the WCW Wrestling Games Board at
PlanetCommunity.com for taking their time to experiment winning
Hardcore Gauntlets and Hardcore Challenges with different titles and
wrestlers.

Thanks to those who posted in the Codes and Secrets page in the
GameFAQs Code Database for the codes.  Only those that I found worked
(most of them) are in this FAQ.

Sites that are allowed to use this FAQ:
GameFAQs.com
PlanetCommunity.com/CheatPlanet.com
My Personal Web Site

If you find this anywhere else, please contact me A.S.A.P.
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IV.  The Hidden Characters

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Wrestler:  Billy Kidman
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 2 in WCW 1
Found by:  Defeating him in a match in Hardcore Challenge. (US)

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Wrestler:  Buff Bagwell
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 3 in WCW 1
Found by:  Defeating him in a match in Hardcore Challenge. (World)

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Wrestler:  Shane Douglas (The Franchise)
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 4 in WCW 1
Found by:  Defeating him in a match in Hardcore Challenge. (US)

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Wrestler:  Vampiro
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 5 in WCW 1
Found by:  Setting your opponent on fire in the Truck Arena.

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Wrestler:  Mike Awesome
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 6 in WCW 1
Found by:  Putting your opponent through a bench, couch, or table.

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Wrestler:  Kimberly
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 7 in WCW 1
Found by:  Winning a title with DDP in Hardcore Challenge.

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Wrestler:  Eric Bischoff
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 1 in WCW 2
Found by:  Winning a title with Vince Russo in Hardcore Challenge.

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Wrestler:  Vince Russo
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 2 in WCW 2
Found by:  TKO'ing your opponent in the Media Center with a briefcase.

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Wrestler:  Chris Candido
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 3 in WCW 2
Found by:  Defeating him in a match in Hardcore Challenge. (HC)

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Wrestler:  Ron Harris
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 5 in WCW 2
Found by:  Defeating him in a match in Hardcore Challenge. (US)

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Wrestler:  Don Harris
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 6 in WCW 2
Found by:  Defeating him in a match in Hardcore Challenge. (US)

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Wrestler:  Scott Hall
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 2 in WCW 3
Found by:  Defeating him in a match in Hardcore Challenge. (World)

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Wrestler:  Lex Luger
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 7 in WCW 3
Found by:  Defeating him in a match in Hardcore Challenge. (World)

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Wrestler:  Elizabeth
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 8 in WCW 3
Found by:  Winning a title with Lex Luger in Hardcore Challenge.

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Wrestler:  Bret Hart
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 3 in WCW 4
Found by:  Winning Hardcore Gauntlet for the fifth time.

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Wrestler:  Brian Adams
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 5 in WCW 4
Found by:  Setting your opponent on fire in The Block.

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Wrestler:  Bryan Clarke
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 6 in WCW 4
Found by:  Setting your opponent on fire in The Block.

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Wrestler:  Crowbar
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 7 in WCW 4
Found by:  Defeating him in a match in Hardcore Challenge. (HC)

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Wrestler:  Tank Abbott
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 1 in WCW 5
Found by:  TKO'ing your opponent on The Block.

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Wrestler:  Lance Storm
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 2 in WCW 5
Found by:  Winning Hardcore Gauntlet for the first time.

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Wrestler:  Norman Smiley
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 3 in WCW 5
Found by:  Create a player with the Big Wiggle Taunt, starting a
           Hardcore Challenge, and using the taunt in the match.

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Wrestler:  Evan Karagias
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 4 in WCW 5
Found by:  Hitting your opponent in the Media Center with a TV.

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Wrestler:  Shannon Moore
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 5 in WCW 5
Found by:  Hitting your opponent in the Media Center with a TV.

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Wrestler:  Shane Helms
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 6 in WCW 5
Found by:  Hitting your opponent in the Media Center with a TV.

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Wrestler:  La Parka
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 7 in WCW 5
Found by:  TKO'ing your opponent in the Truck Arena with a chair.

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Wrestler:  Madusa
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 8 in WCW 5
Found by:  Hitting your opponent in the Ladies' Bathroom with a sink.

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Wrestler:  Ms. Hancock
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 2 in WCW 6
Found by:  Create a player with the Nasty Hip Swivel Taunt, starting a
           Hardcore Challenge, and using the taunt in the match.

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Wrestler:  Johnny The Bull
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 3 in WCW 6
Found by:  Defeating him in a match in Hardcore Challenge. (HC)

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Wrestler:  Kanyon
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 3 in WCW 7
Found by:  Defeating him in a match in Hardcore Challenge. (HC)

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Wrestler:  Rey Mysterio, Jr.
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 5 of WCW 7
Found by:  Defeating him in a match in Hardcore Challenge. (US)

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Wrestler:  Daffney
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 7 in WCW 7
Found by:  Winning Hardcore Gauntlet for the third time.

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Wrestler:  General Rection
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 8 in WCW 7
Found by:  Winning Hardcore Gauntlet for the fourth time.

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Wrestler:  Lt. Loco
Slot on 'Select Wrestler' Screen:  Slot 1 in WCW 8
Found by:  Winning Hardcore Gauntlet for the second time.

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V.  Closing

This is the last time this FAQ will be updated.  I found the final
character, so there is no reason to continue this it.

Thanks for reading!
JayWag, 2001
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, get my e-mail off
of my contributor recognition page (which a link can be found at the
top of the FAQ) and send me them.