Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for December 30, 1996

The show begins with The New World Order outside of the arena. They boast that they are stonger than ever. The Giant says he knows he dropped the ball last night, and that he is still waiting for his World title shot from World War 3. "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan tells The Giant that his win at World War 3 is a bye for them, and that it gives them more time to do what they want, and that even though they may have "stutter-stepped a bit," they're still on their way to the top as they still have all the power. Hulk tells The Giant he dropped the ball once, and that he can't drop it again. Ted DiBiase wants the camera turned off so as not to record any more internal dissent within The New World Order.

The Amazing French Canadians (Jacques Rougeau and Carl Ouellet) beat Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock) after Rougeau dodges Public Enemy's double team attack into the table.

The Ultimate Dragon beats Jushin "Thunder" Liger.

Before the next match, Michael Wallstreet shows up and tells Konnan that Big Bubba can't make it tonight, but that Big Bubba is not afraid of him or the leather strap in his hand and that he'll eventually have the chance to prove it to him. Wallstreet effectively substitutes for Big Bubba in this match.

Konnan steals a victory from Michael Wallstreet in a leather strap match by touching all four corners of the ring despite being choked out with the strap after Wallstreet pushes Konnan into the fourth corner. After the match, Wallstreet thinks he has won, but finds out he has not.

"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan shows up with Eric Bischoff. They both boast about Hogan "beating" "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, and insist that Hogan won last night at Starrcade. Hogan says that he lost a lot of respect for Piper just for showing up for one night, taking a beating and leaving. Eric Bischoff considers having a moment of silence for Piper, but then doesn't. Hogan then poses for the crowd. Tony Schiavone and "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko know Bischoff and Hogan are lying.

Hugh Morrus beats Kensuki Sasaki by disqualification after Sonny Onoo hits Morrus with the pole of his Japanese flag to absolutely no effect. During the match, Eric Bischoff shows up on commentary with a black clamshell VHS case in his hand (which contains the footage of Hogan vs. Piper at Starrcade), telling Tony Schiavone and Larry Zbyszko that he's got the master tape and that they're not proving anything, and that possession is nine-tenths of the law. Schiavone find out that they do have stills from the match between "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper at Starrcade, and show them after the match.

This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: Dean Malenko vs. Eddie Guerrero for the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship! Masahiro Chono! "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson! Lex Luger! "Lord" Steven Regal vs. Ice Train!

Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) beat The Faces of Fear (Meng and The Barbarian) despite Col. Robert Parker and Jacques Rougeau throws black powder in Stevie Ray's face.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Diamond Dallas Page. He tells Okerlund not to worry about what he is going to do about The New World Order, and says he's going to fix things and move on. Page says he's a bit stubborn, and that sometimes he doesn't get it right away. He says the nWo is too strong, and he knows what he has to do and what's going to happen. Page then refuses to elaborate further.

Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour. It is soon announced that "Rowdy" Roddy Piper is in the building tonight.

The encore of Starrcade will be on pay-per-view on January 2, 1997 at 5 PM Eastern, 4 PM Central.

Before the next match, Disco Inferno says he has perfected his leg hold for the last two weeks, and tells him to leave the ring and let him dance before he embarasses him. Glacier puts him in a wrist lock instead, and makes Disco mad.

Glacier beats Disco Inferno.

"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Chris Jericho. After the match, "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, Debra McMichael, Benoit, Woman and Steve "Mongo" McMichael. Debra says she was just talking about him, but Woman tells her and Mongo to shut their mouth as they don't have a vote here as they haven't been in the Four Horsemen long enough. As Flair tries to break it up between Benoit and Mongo, Jeff Jarrett shows up and brings up "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson's attack on him at Starrcade. When Woman asks where Anderson is, Flair says he's at the Hyatt with a Miller Lite in his hand that is so cold it would freeze the hand off an Eskimo. Benoit tells Jarrett that he proved himself, and that he can be anything but a Horseman. Debra says Woman is angry because of recent weight gain and says Mongo should be glad she got between him and Benoit. Flair says that the Horsemen are going to do what they do best: staying all night and staying a little longer.

Lee Marshall calls from Monroe, Louisiana - the site of next week's Nitro - for the 1-800-COLLECT Road Report.

Octagoncito and Mascarita Sagrada beat Jerito Estrada and Piratita Morgan after Mascarita Sagrada rolls up Estrada.

Dean Malenko and Rey Mysterio Jr. wrestle to a ten-minute time limit draw.

Lex Luger beats Greg "The Hammer" Valentine with the Torture Rack.

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper shows up. He says he has heard "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff have insisted Hogan have won, and Piper says that this proves that there is indeed life on Mars as he had Hogan in a sleeper the last time he checked. He is glad history reads that he is the icon, and he is proud that he have been "the Braveheart" of professional wrestling. He says that this is his last fight, and jokes that he's getting too old for this. As he says that he is glad to have his match at Starrcade, Bischoff and Hogan show up. Hogan says it's not going down that way, but Piper says history is history. Hogan tells Piper he is a lucky, lucky person, and the only reason that he didn't end his rivalry with Piper for good is that Piper's son told him to take it easy on him. Piper tells Hogan that they can fight right now, and as that is about to happen, Piper is attacked from behind by the rest of the New World Order. Syxx and The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) join in first, followed by The Giant and Scott "Flash" Norton. Hogan brings a steel chair into the ring and smashes it into Piper's leg. Hogan then commands The Giant to choke slam Piper, but Piper refuses. At this point, Nick Patrick shows up in black denim jeans and a New World Order shirt, and Marcus Bagwell and "Sting" can also be seen. Hogan tells The Giant that he dropped the ball again as Piper is put on a stretcher. Hogan tells him that last night was strike one, and not choke slamming Piper was strike two. He then slaps The Giant, saying "three strikes!" The Giant then grabs Hogan by the throat, and The Giant tells everyone to clear the ring as he tells Hogan to give him his World title shot. Hogan says he's sorry and tells The Giant he's got his title shot as he begs for forgiveness, then Hogan sics the rest of the New World Order on Giant. The numbers game eventually works against The Giant, and Hogan smacks The Giant in the back with the World Heavyweight Championship before everyone else in the nWo stomps on The Giant and rips his nWo shirt into pieces. Hogan speaks into the camera, saying he warned The Giant about messing with him before hitting The Giant with the World Heavyweight Championship again. He tells The Giant that the World title is his. The last thing we see is Piper being transported to the hospital in an ambulance.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 30, 1996

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart says he doesn't need any excuse to tell "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels what he thinks of him and everything he does. Shawn says that Bret can make all the excuses he wants, because tonight, everyone wil find out what "the role model" has to say when he comes face-to-face with "the World Wrestling Federation's favorite degenerate."

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin attacks "The Real Double J" Jesse James before the first match of the night begins and before James' tag team partner Savio Vega can make his entrance. Vega rushes in and attacks Austin before the beginning of the match. During the match, Bret "The Hit Man" Hart shows up in street clothes after Faarooq sends Jesse James over the ropes and Austin takes Jesse James out from behind with a chop block, and chases "Stone Cold" Steve Austin back into the ring. Bret "The Hit Man" Hart then asks the referee to let him take James' place. He replaces Jesse James during the break.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Faarooq vs. Bret Hart and Savio Vega ends with the rest of the Nation of Domination attacking Bret and Vega as Bret has Faarooq in the Sharpshooter. Ahmed Johnson rushes into the ring with a 2x4 and clears the ring out, making the save for Bret and Vega. Officials keep The Nation and Austin out of the ring, and Ahmed tells Faarooq they don't have to wait until Royal Rumble to fight, and at Royal Rumble, one of them won't make it.

George and Adam are still in the San Antonio Alamodome...

Hunter Hearst Helmsley says that Flash Funk is a great wrestler, but doesn't deserve to be in the same ring with him and facing him for the Intercontinental Championship. When he gets done with Goldust, he plans to show Marlena what a real man is like.

Goldust and Marlena show up in the stands and watch the next match from the cheaper seats in the crowd. Hunter Hearst Helmsley, still backstage, is not happy about this turn of events.

During the next match, Jerry "The King" Lawler calls out Goldust, saying that Hunter Hearst Helmsley is a real man and that Goldust is there just to distract him, and that if he doesn't leave, he'll make him leave. Goldust gets out of his seat and almost walks towards the ring, and Lawler tells the referee that if he doesn't make Goldust leave, he'll get into the crowd and punch Goldust's lights out. As the referee keeps Lawler out of the crowd, Hunter Hearst Helmsley hits Flash Funk with the Intercontinental title behind the referee's back. Hunter Hearst Helmsley retains the WWF Intercontinental CHampionship against Flash Funk. Goldust then slowly goes after Lawler and chases him to the back, and Helmsley is about to attack Goldust from behind when Flash Funk attacks Helmsley and sends him back into the ring, getting the last word with a 450 splash as retaliation for costing him the Intercontinental Championship.

"The Hearbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels leaves everyone guessing as to what will happen when he and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart go face to face, and that nobody gets in his face.

The WWF Holiday Hell tour is heading to San Diego, California; Stockton, California; Los Angeles, California; Fresno, California; San Jose, California; Anaheim, California; Las Vegas, Nevada and El Paso, Texas!

Jim Ross interviews "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart in the ring. Bret says he finds Shawn's attitude disrespectful, saying that he learned nothing from Jose Lothario - especially respect and integrity - and that it lead to Shawn costing him the WWF Championship. He says that Shawn's promise to hold the WWF Championship with the same air and dignity he did was empty, and that he didn't come close. Bret says his son used to wear his merchandise, and calls him "bottom-of-the-barrel" for posing in Playgirl, implying that only gay men buy the magazine. He calls Shawn unworthy of holding the WWF Championship, and says that he is far from a man's man. He tells Shawn he has no class and that he is a disgrace, and says he welcomes the opportunity to step into the ring with him and kick his ass because he can. Shawn counters by saying he's seen Bret on the road and that he is far from a role model. Suddenly, Sycho Sid shows up and gets in the ring. He says he has played the game with both Bret and Shawn and both have lost, yet they're talking about his title. He then says he wants real competition. Suddenly, a gong is heard and the lights flash, and The Undertaker arrives. The Undertaker is then suddenly attacked from behind by Vader, and The Undertaker quickly knocks him down before staring face-to-face with Sycho Sid in the aisle. Vader gets back up and attacks The Undertaker from behind again, and The Undertaker slowly chases him to the bac as officials keep both men separated. In the ring, Shawn pushes the middle rope into Bret's crotch as he leaves the ring, then hits Sycho Sid with a dive over the top rope before the two men brawl in the aisle.

The Honky Tonk Man and Hunter Hearst Helmsley both guest on commentary for the next match.

Jerry "The King" Lawler beats Goldust by count-out after Hunter Hearst Helmsley leaves commentary and tries to walk off with Marlena over his shoulder. Helmsley is stopped by "Wildman" Marc Mero, and Goldust tosses Marlena into Mero before sending Goldust into both Mero and Marlena. Goldust and Helmsley fight near the backstage entrance, and Helmsley also attacks Mero again.

Starrcade 1996 - The Results

Mike Tenay guests on commentary for the next match.

The Ultimate Dragon beats Dean Malenko to win the WCW Cruiserweight Championship, shortly after Sonny Onoo distracts Malenko on the apron, which forces Malenko to let go of the Texas Cloverleaf. With the Cruiserweight Championship, The Ultimate Dragon now holds nine different titles.

Lee Marshall guests on commentary for the next match.

Akira Hokuto beats Madusa to become the inaugural WCW Women's Champion after Sonny Onoo hits Madusa in the back with Madusa's American flag. Kensuke Sasaki, who is now married to Akira, tries to warn referee Nick Patrick, but it is too late. After the match, Kensuki Sasaki confronts Sonny Onoo for cheating in the match.

Diamond Dallas Page fields fans questions on WCWWrestling.com.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. He admits that "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan isn't exactly a walk in the park, and says that there are plenty of icons in professional wrestling, such as Dusty Rhodes, Strangler Lewis, and Gorgeous George. He also says he can call a kilt a dress because he's tough enough to. He says his whole life has been hard and that he's had to feed six kids. He also makes it perfectly clear that his hip is fine by jumping on one leg.

Jushin "Thunder" Liger beats Rey Mysterio Jr.

Jeff Jarrett beats "The Crippler" Chris Benoit in a no-disqualification match. During the match, "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson shows up and walks right past Benoit. Hugh Morrus and Konnan put their hands on Woman, but Woman fights back against them. Arn Anderson then DDTs Jarrett outside of the ring, and The Taskmaster hits Benoit in the back with a steel chair. Both men lay down face up, but Jarrett has his arm on Benoit and gets the win. Anderson then tells Woman, who is free of the grasp of The Dungeon of Doom, that this is all her fault. "Mean" Gene Okerlund is unable to interview Anderson, Jarrett or Benoit after the match, but it is clear that there is dissension among The Four Horsemen. Steve "Mongo" McMichael shows up with Debra McMichael, and Mongo says that he has been a winner all his life and that Woman has Benoit weak in the knees as he can't beat Jarrett even after Anderson hit Jarrett with the DDT. Debra says that Jarrett is Horsemen material and that Benoit and Woman are not, and that she's out of the league of every other man in America as she only has eyes for Steve McMichael.

The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) retain the WCW World Tag Team Championships against The Faces of Fear (Meng and The Barbarian). During the match, Syxx grabs Jimmy Hart's megaphone and chases Hart all the way to the back. Also, referee Nick Patrick is accused by commentary of counting too slow when The Faces of Fear go for a pinfall, being easily distracted and not checking on Scott Hall when The Barbarian puts him out with a nerve hold (Hall recovers nevertheless).

Ted DiBiase, Vincent, Miss Elizabeth and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan are backstage with their own segment. DiBiase tells "Rowdy" Roddy Piper that he's gotten what he wanted, but he's going to regret it. Hogan says the preparations for his victory are already underway, as he says that he already has this match won. He plans to prove that he made this business and that he'll make it tomorrow, and that if it wasn't for him, the wrestling business wouldn't even be on the map.

Eddie Guerrero beats Diamond Dallas Page to win the vacant WCW United States Heavyweight Championship! During the match, Syxx and The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) show up, with Syxx and Nash distracting the referee while Nash hits DDP with the Outsider's Edge as retaliation for Page not joining The New World Order. Eddie doesn't see The New World Order until after the match, and Eddie fights all three men off until the numbers game works against him when they return to the ring. Syxx steals the brand-new United States Heavyweight belt, and Nash and Hall tell Page that he doesn't get it as Page is laid out in the corner.

Lex Luger beats The Giant. During the match, The Giant sends Lex Luger right into referee Randy Anderson when he kicks out of a pinfall. Referee Nick Patrick shows up and kicks Lex Luger in the back of the knee when Luger gets The Giant in a torture rack. As Sting walks through the crowd, Syxx shows up and attacks Lex Luger before ring. Sting finally gets in the ring and pushes Nick Patrick out of the ring before whispering something, first to Luger, then to the Giant. He then heads back to the back, leaving his baseball bat in the ring. Both men go for the bat, and when The Giant grabs Luger, Luger punches The Giant in the ring before smashing the baseball bat into the leg of the Giant. Referee Randy Anderson somehow manages to make the three count when Luger goes for the pinfall. After months of nWo domination, WCW finally gets its first big victory against The New World Order.

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper beats "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan with a sleeper hold. During the match, The Giant tries to choke slam Piper as Hogan keeps the referee at bay, but Piper bites him. A fan tries to get in the ring but is quickly subdued by security with help from referee Randy Anderson. It is afterwards that Piper locks the sleeper hold on Hogan. Ted DiBiase, who was in the ring during the match, shows back up with The Outsiders (Scott Hall and Kevin Nash), and Piper fights both men off before escaping out of the ring. Piper celebrates his win with his son Colton on the way back to the back, and The New World Order make their way to the back only for The Giant to confront Hogan, wanting to know where Hogan and The Outsiders where when he needed them, as he had their back. Hogan tells The Giant that he dropped the ball, and that they will talk later, but for now, the nWo still have the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Hogan then asks where Vincent is so Vincent can bring him his belt, as the nWo are still the winners. Ted DiBiase brings the WCW World Heavyweight Championship to Hogan, and Hogan tells Piper that he killed him and that he still has the World title before spitting into the camera.

Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for December 23, 1996

We hear pre-recorded comments from The Taskmaster, who tells The Crippler Chris Benoit that he just woke up something that should have been left alone. He says that Benoit may have taken his Queen, but he now has him in the ultimate trap. Soon after this, Diamond Dallas Page guests on commentary to see who he will face for the vacant WCW United States Heavyweight Championship.

Eddie Guerrero beats "The Crippler" Chris Benoit to continue on to the finals of the United States Heavyweight Championship tournament after Guerrero pushes Benoit off the top rope after Benoit shoves the referee off the ropes.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson, Steve "Mongo" McMichael, "The Crippler" Chris Benoit and Debra McMichael. He says that any man's nightmare would be seeing their woman with another man, but the worse nightmare is being the man that's there when the door gets kicked open and the husband or boyfriend comes in with rage in his eyes as the other man deserves it. He tells Benoit he took a beating from The Taskmaster for him next week, and wants to know where Woman is. Debra once again brings attention to herself, and tells Benoit to let her know next time he has an affair. Benoit says that Woman is tending to Horsemen business at this moment, and says that he doesn't appreciate the allegations of partying and infidelities. He says he and Woman were in Germany having meetings on how to bring the Four Horsemen back together. Benoit then calls out Debra, which raises the ire of Mongo, who tells him to shut up before he gives him a beatdown. Flair breaks this argument up, saying it's only two days before Christmas, and that Woman deserved a weekend with Benoit. He says the Horsemen are alive and well.

"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan shows up with Ted DiBiase, Miss Elizabeth and Vincent. Hogan says he can smell "Pipermania" running ragged, and says that "Rowdy" Roddy Piper is hiding in the deepest, darkest hole he can find. He says he thought that Piper would be one of the last men's men to take a whipping like he should, but Piper is afraid of him. He pretends to think he hears Piper coming. Hogan boasts that everything is going his way, as he is the star of the New World Order, and that in 100 years, he will be a wrestling icon and Piper will not as he will be the man who "scared the skirt off of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper." He pretends to think he hears Piper coming, but says that Piper won't be coming as he doesn't have enough guts to take a beating like he should. He says that as the next millennium approaches, there is a pecking order in professional wrestling, and people like "Macho Man" Randy Savage, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper are way down that pecking order as Hogan is the man that made wrestling what it is and put the nWo on the top of the wrestling world. He calls Piper the biggest coward he's ever seen and says he's "not man enough to wear a skirt." Hogan then poses for the crowd.

This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: The year in review!

Lex Luger beats Tombstone with the Torture Rack. After the match, The Giant gets in the ring and fights Luger, but Luger strikes back with impressive strength before putting him in the Torture Rack. It doesn't last for long, however, as The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) rush in, forcing Luger to retreat.

Rey Mysterio Jr. beats Mr. J.L. After the match, Rey Mysterio Jr. heads to the commentary table and says that Sting's reaction to his diving on him last week was normal compared to what Kevin Nash and The Giant did to him last summer and at World War 3, respectively, as Sting did not know it was him until he tossed him to the ground. He knows that Sting will not betray WCW like "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, and asks for the ending of last week's show to be replayed again to prove that Sting is WCW.

Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour. According to the New World Order, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper is in the building.

Glacier beats Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker.

Unlike past weeks, The Amazing French Canadians (Jacques Rougeau and Carl Ouellet) smack Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock) with their flags when they try to attack them from behind. But Public Enemy get back up, and cover Rougeau and Ouellet's faces with their beanie hats and punch them, starting their match.

The Amazing French Canadians (Jacques Rougeau and Carl Ouellet) beat Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock) by disqualification when Public Enemy use their now-broken table as a weapon. That doesn't matter to Public Enemy, who get the last word on The Amazing French Canadians with a few double-team attacks.

Big Bubba beats Konnan by disqualification after throwing Big Bubba off the top rope. The match is refereed by Nick Patrick and is his first match without his neck brace and his first match since losing his match against Chris Jericho, and he throws Jimmy Hart out of the match despite the fact that he did nothing to Big Bubba. After the match, Konnan gets his hands on Nick Patrick, but Big Bubba drags Patrick to safety.

Lee Marshall calls from Knoxville, Tennessee - the site of next week's Nitro - for the 1-800-COLLECT Road Report.

Dean Malenko and "Lord" Steven Regal wrestle to a time limit draw. "Lord" Steven Regal retains the WCW World Television Championship. During the match, Sonny Onoo shows up with his camera to distract Malenko again, but he is thrown out of the match by referee Randy Anderson.

The fake Sting shows up during Jeff Jarrett vs. Rick Steiner, and is about to hit the reverse DDT on Jarrett when Rick Steiner hits the faker with a clothesline. Jeff Jarrett pins the fake Sting for a three-count. This ends the match.

"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan shows up again. He says he has gotten a Western Union letter from "Rowdy" Roddy Piper stating that Hogan is indeed the icon. Piper's music plays, but it is really Eric Bischoff dressed up as Piper with black denim jeans and boots underneath the kilt and a red-and-yellow Hulk Hogan T-Shirt behind his leather jacket. Bischoff simultaneously mocks and pretends to be Piper before he asks for a referee so he and Hogan can do this right now. Nick Patrick shows up, and Bischoff lays down for Hogan while Patrick makes the three-count. As Bischoff and Hogan pretend to mock Piper, a Scottish bagpipe orchestra shows up and plays for the real "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, who now shows up cleaner-shaven than previously seen. Hogan and Piper brawl as the rest of the New World Order show up and surround Piper, while the real Sting watches from the rafters. Security shows up to separate Hogan and Piper to end the show.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 23, 1996

Goldust and Marlena show up before the next match and sit in the stands, distracting Hunter Hearst Helmsley. "Wildman" Marc Mero chases Jerry "The King" Lawler to the back shortly after the match begins.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship against "Wildman" Marc Mero. If Hunter Hearst Helmsley lost via count-out or disqualification, the title would have changed hands to Marc Mero. Helmsley escapes through the crowd from Marc Mero after the match, and officials have to stop Mero from chasing after him. Helmsley then grabs a microphone, and says that it's just him and Goldust at Royal Rumble, and at Royal Rumble, he will show Goldust what it's like to be a real man while Marlena will find out what it's like to be with a real man. Goldust takes off his coat and wig and approaches Helmsley, and Helmsley climbs back over the barricade and heads to the back as Goldust tries to chase after him.

It is announced that Billy Gunn has suffered partial temporary paralysis as a result of last week's match against Bart Gunn, and reportedly no longer has use of his lower body. We hear an excerpt of Bart Gunn's interview from Livewire, saying it was an accident and that he did not mean for any of this, and that his family is reportedly very angry with him.

Sunny, dressed in a red dress, a Santa hat and white high-heeled boots, guests on commentary for the next match.

"Classy" Freddie Blassie conducts the WWF carolers once more for "Sycho Sid Is Coming To Town."

Shotgun Saturday Night premieres on USA Network on January 4, 1997 from Mirage Night Club in midtown New York City.

Next week on Raw: Goldust vs. Jerry "The King" Lawler! Also, next week on Livewire: Sycho Sid!

Rocky Maivia beats Salvatore Sincere.

George and Adam are in the tunnel leading up to the ring at the Alamodome, as they can only imagine what Sycho Sid and "The Heartbreak Kid" will see before they enter the arena...but it's really a tunnel to the bathroom.

Vince McMahon interviews Sycho Sid in the ring as "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels watches from the locker room. Vince says everyone has an attitude, but that attitude will play into Sid's hands. Sid says that in 30 days, he had beaten Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, who played technicality but lost out to power. Sid says that everywhere he goes, the ground shakes, as he is the super-predator of the World Wrestling Federation as well as the master and ruler of the world. He wants everyone to realize he is 6'9" and over 300 lbs. and will continue to be that size for a long time to come.

Mil Mascaras guests on Spanish commentary for the next match.

Pierroth and Cibernetico beat The New Rockers (Marty Jannetty and Leif Cassidy). Jim Ross interviews Mil Mascaras after the match. Mil Mascaras says he has the most experience out of everyone at the Royal Rumble, and he plans to show his stuff that night. He also says that San Antonio, Texas has a special place in his heart.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Flash Funk, The British Bulldog, Ahmed Johnson, and The Undertaker are confirmed for the 1997 Royal Rumble match.

The Honky Tonk Man guests on commentary for the next match. Honky says he is looking for a protege who can do all the things that the Honky Tonk Man can do and reach the same level of greatness as him.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart beats "Razor Ramon" with the Sharpshooter.

"The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels says that unlike Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, he has no excuses for losing the WWF Championship, and he is coming into San Antonio, Texas ready for anything and ready to win - or lose - like a man.

Nitro-Glyercin - Monday Nitro recap for December 16, 1996

Ted DiBiase, Vincent and Eric Bischoff of The New World Order, and tell Tony Schiavone and Larry Zbyszko to leave the commentary table. Schiavone leaves, but Larry argues with DiBiase, telling him he'll need more guys to push him off commentary. Nevertheless, Zbyszko is removed from commentary, and Eric Bischoff and Ted DiBiase take over on commentary at the start of the show. Bischoff says he tried to protect "Rowdy" Roddy Piper from himself, then says that Piper is a coward. DiBiase then says Bischoff is a man who uses his brain and that Piper is scared. Bischoff then announces "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan is in the building, and asks Piper where he is.

"Lord" Steven Regal retains the WCW World Television Championship against Psychosis by submission.

Big Bubba beats Chavo Guerrero, Jr.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Sonny Onoo and a slightly taller man in all black. Onoo says he has been helping him secure a contract with New Japan Pro Wrestling. After Sonny Onoo reveals he is wearing a New Japan shirt, the man in black then opens his jacket and reveals a New World Order shirt before physically harassing Onoo. The man's name? Masahiro Chono.

Chris Jericho beats Masahiro Chono by disqualification after Chono refuses to get Jericho out of the ropes at the direction of the referee.

This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall)in a special handicap match! Jeff Jarrett! Diamond Dallas Page! Scott "Flash" Norton! Eddie Guerrero! Lex Luger! Michael Wallstreet!

The aftermath of last week's ending is shown.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, Steve "Mongo" McMichael, Debra McMichael and "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson. Anderson says that the kiss of a beautiful woman has poisoned a lot of great man. He says The Taskmaster has put him in the crosshairs, and he plans to mend his broken heart with a broken body. Flair says that he has a bad arm, Chris Benoit is a good man, and that Benoit should travel through Germany at the speed of light. Debra doesn't care about Woman, and says she goes for real men and not "little boys" like Benoit before bragging about becoming Miss Texas. Mongo tells Anderson that The Taskmaster is going for his throat, and tells Anderson to take him Horsemen style. Flair then closes it out by saying "Rowdy" Roddy Piper will walk down the aisle and that "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan will pay the price as his voice gets a tad hoarse.

Dean Malenko retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Bruno Sammartino with a surprise roll-up pin. (This is Sammartino's only televised match in WCW and only one of two matches in the promotion, with the other being a dark match win against Rex King. After this, he is never seen in WCW again.)

Eric Bischoff and Ted DiBiase give control of commentary to Tony Schiavone, Mike Tenay and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan for the second hour.

Ice Train beats Jerry Flynn with an ankle lock. During the match, it is announced that tickets are available for the January 25th New World Order pay-per-view Souled Out. After the match, Syxx shows up and introduces The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall). Syxx then conducts an nWo interview, and asks what they have in store for Starrcade. Hall says he's going to watch "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan take care of "that punk" "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, and that he and Nash will put the tag team titles on the line against The Faces of Fear (Meng and The Barbarian). Nash says they shouldn't wait until Starrcade, and says they'll take on The Faces of Fear tonight. Hall wants an answer to their challenge before the end of the night.

We see a video package on the recent events regarding Sting.

Rey Mysterio Jr. beats Bobby Eaton.

Lee Marshall calls from Macon, Georgia - the site of next week's Nitro - for the 1-800-COLLECT Road Report.

We see another video from Woman and "The Crippler" Chris Benoit. Benoit and Woman continue to mock The Taskmaster, and Benoit asks him what it's like to lose the greatest thing he's ever had before telling him that it feels good getting it.

The Taskmaster beats "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson after referee Randy Anderson is knocked down and the Dungeon of Doom interferes. After the match, Jimmy Hart says that the video from earlier should never have been played, and The Taskmaster warns "The Crippler" Chris Benoit that he is next.

Sting is seen in the rafters before the next match. A short time later, Sting is then seen approaching the ring from the stands with a baseball bat in his hands. However, the fake Sting is seen first (with updated face paint to match that of the real Sting), and the real Sting in then shown also coming out of the stands. The fake Sting allows the real one into the ring, and makes it look like the real Sting is in cahoots with the fake one. The real Sting then reveals his bat, uses it to knock the bat from the hands of the fake Sting, and both bats end up in the hands of Rick and Scott Steiner after Scott picks up the fake Sting's bat and the real Sting tosses his bat to Rick. Both Stings turn their back on the Steiners, then the real Sting hits the fake Sting with the reverse DDT. The real Sting then leaves through the stands.

"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan shows up with The Giant, Miss Elizabeth, Ted DiBiase and Vincent. Hogan says he knows "Rowdy" Roddy Piper is here, and tells him to come out to the ring so they can settle the score. Hogan then talks about how he started in Pensacola, Florida and says that the difference between himself and Piper is that Piper had to tell Charlotte, North Carolina that he started there while Hogan says Pensacola already knows. Hogan then tells Vincent to drag Piper out of the back before he starts to talk about "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, saying that Flair is a great guy but has lost everything and now has a shoulder injury. He then says he can beat Piper and Flair up at the same time, and also calls Flair out. He then orders Miss Elizabeth to kiss him on the cheek to prove how much the people still love him, and the kiss looks less than reluctant. Hogan then makes fun of "Macho Man" Randy Savage before he calls Piper out again, but DiBiase tells him Piper isn't even in the building. Hogan then says that Piper "ran out the back door while I went through the front door." He then tells Piper that when he gets in the ring with him at Starrcade, he will tear him limb from limb to the point that he will be in a long list of old, broken down ex-challengers. He then poses for the crowd.

The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) vs. The Faces of Fear (Meng and The Barbarian) takes a strange turn when Big Bubba shows up and attacks Meng, revealing him to be a member of The New World Order. The Dungeon of Doom show up to fight Big Bubba and The Outsiders, and The Giant also shows up. A few more members of the nWo as well as the WCW locker room then shows up, and it soon becomes all out war. Ice Train shows up with Scott "Flash" Norton, but Norton beats Ice Train and then attacks other members of WCW, revealing himself as yet another member of The New World Order. Sting - the real Sting - shows up again, this time through the backstage entrance, and when "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson confronts him, he is immediately leveled along with Steve "Mongo" McMichael and Rey Mysterio, Jr. Sting then heads back to the back without hitting a single member of The New World Order as the impromptu battle royal continues as the show ends.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 16, 1996

The show begins with Jim Ross interviewing Bret "The Hit Man" Hart in the ring. As bitter as ever, Hart says his mother always told him "Never ruin an apology with an excuse," but he's going to have to come up with an excuse as there is no good reason why he is not WWF Champion right now. Since he came back, things have changed as he can't tell friend from foe these days and "there are no rules" in the WWF. He tells "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Sycho Sid, and everybody in the WWF to understand one thing: if there's no rules, that's fine by him as he doesn't need them. He calls Shawn "a little prissy," and says he gave him his word that he would not interfere last night, yet proved he was set out to cost him the WWF Championship since day one and that he can never be as good as him. Hart says he will do anything and everything to get right back on top, and with some reluctance, he announces his candidacy for the Royal Rumble match, saying that the other 29 participants are in trouble. He then announces that he will guest on commentary in "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels' match to "call it right down the middle and be a nice, regular announcer" and "just mind [his] own business." Hart then guests on commentary for the next match.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin beats Vader by disqualification in a Toughman Match when Bret "The Hit Man" Hart gets up from his seat on commentary and hits Austin with a chop block before putting him in the Sharpshooter. After the match, Vader tries to fight Bret, and Bret releases the Sharpshooter on Austin to brawl with Vader. Officials break the brawl up, then Bret puts the Sharpshooter on Austin again until officials break that up.

Next week on Raw: Bret "The Hit Man" Hart vs. "Razor Ramon!"

"Diesel" and "Razor Ramon" beat The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn).

Sycho Sid says nobody will take the WWF Championship, as he is the master of the game he plays. Anyone who steps in the ring with him will go down. He's going into Shawn Michael's backyard, but he thrives on adversity and plans to take Shawn ten feet up and ten feet down one more time at Royal Rumble. He tells Jose Lothario to stay at home where he belongs.

"The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels says he's been humiliated before. He says that the problem between him and Sycho Sid is what happened to Jose Lothario, and while he doesn't cry over spilled milk, he promises to take back the WWF Championship. Shawn says he doesn't make excuses, and make his living every week on national television, and he plans to lay it all on the line at Royal Rumble. He tells Bret "The Hit Man" Hart that he's not him, that he wouldn't want to be him, and even if he was able, he wouldn't.

Doug Furnas and Philip LaFon beat Dr. X and T.L. Hopper.

Billy Gunn says he's already to lock up with Bart Gunn, and tonight he plans to show the WWF why he's the top Gunn.

In the continuing adventures of George and Adam, we find out George won a bet.

Sable beats Jerry "The King" Lawler in the finals of the Karate Fighters Holiday Tournament. Lawler accuses Sable of cheating and demands a rematch. "Wildman" Marc Mero fights Lawler, but is easily double teamed by Lawler and Hunter Hearst Helmsley. Goldust shows up, nearly knocks Sable down on the way to the ring and fights Helmsley until he sends him over the guardrail. Mero chases Helmsley into the crowd while Sable runs to the back. Goldust gets in the ring, and Lawler confronts him, saying Marlena should be happy Helmsley made a pass at her before asking Goldust if he is "a queer." Goldust says no, then slaps Lawler in the face.

The WWF carolers, orchestrated by "Classy" Freddy Blassie, wish us season's greetings.

In Your House: It's Time will be replayed three times tomorrow on DirecTV beginning in the early evening, and on Wednesday at 7 PM Eastern, 6 PM Central on Request TV, due to technical difficulties from last night's broadcast.

Next week on Raw: "Wildman" Marc Mero vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley for the WWF Intercontinental Championship! This time around, the belt can change hands by disqualification!

Bart Gunn beats Billy Gunn by referee stoppage as horrified members of the Gunn family watch. Family members rush to the ring after Billy Gunn is injured after Bart sends Billy neck-first into the ropes, and tend to Billy. Billy is taken out of the arena on a stretcher as the show ends.

In Your House 12: It's Time - The Results

During the Free For All, Paul Bearer says that this will be The Undertaker's last Christmas, as his gift this year is an Asiatic Spike. Mankind says he's soon coming to town.

Rocky Maivia beats Salvatore Sincere when Jim Cornette gets caught trying to attack Maivia. Rocky scares both Cornette and Sincere out of the ring.

Dok Hendrix interviews "Wildman" Marc Mero and Sable. Mero says that Hunter Hearst Helmsley felt the power of the Wild Thing, and when he hits it again, it's over.

Flash Funk beats Leif Cassidy.

Royal Rumble 1997 will be available on Coliseum Home Video March 11th!

Kevin Kelly interviews Owen Hart and The British Bulldog. Bulldog doesn't care if "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is here, he's got his eye on "Diesel" and "Razor Ramon." Owen tells Kelly not to wreck their gameplan, while Bulldog says that the tag team titles are staying around their waists.

AAA luchadores Cibernetico and Pierroth show up during the next match. It is announced that they will be in the Royal Rumble match in January. Also, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up, and The British Bulldog briefly fights him outside of the ring until Austin is forced to the back.

Owen Hart and The British Bulldog retain the WWF Tag Team Championships against "Diesel" and "Razor Ramon." After the match, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin rushes back into the ring and attacks The British Bulldog again.

Also available on Coliseum Home Video on March 11th: WWF Heartbreak Express, an inside look on the career of "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels.

Vince McMahon interviews Ahmed Johnson in the ring. He will face Faarooq at Royal Rumble, and says that he has lost his girlfriend, his car, his house, everything due to this injury, and all he has left is his fans. He promises that Faarooq will feel the pain of Ahmed Johnson. Vince reminds him that he almost lost his career, too, and Ahmed responds by saying his life was over a long time ago and that the fans are all he lives for. All of the sudden, Faarooq and the rest of The Nation of Domination shows up, and Faarooq says he would put his foot up Ahmed's butt right now if there wasn't such a pitiful crowd right now. He calls Ahmed the reason "his people have been behind 50 years," and that when he is done with him, he will show the whole world that when they say "the promised land," they mean Faarooq. Ahmed tells Faarooq they can do it right now, and that Faarooq is going down.

"The Wildman" Marc Mero beats Hunter Hearst Helmsley by count-out after Mero accidentally knocks out the ref and Goldust shows up to hit both men with the Intercontinental Championship. However, Hunter Hearst Helmsley retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Mero hits Helmsley with the Wild Thing after the match. When Helmsley heads to the back, Goldust returns and attacks him.

Dok Hendrix interviews Sycho Sid. He tells Bret "The Hit Man" Hart not to put his nose in his business and not to turn his back on him. He tells Bret that "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels beat him, and that he beat Shawn, and that it will be easy for him to beat Bret.

Armageddon Rules is as follows: no disqualification, no-count, and a defeated wrestler has a ten count to resume the match after a pinfall or submission or else the match is over.

The Undertaker beats The Executioner in an Armageddon Rules match that not only goes both inside and outside of the arena, but also sees Mankind being taken away in a straitjacket.

Dok Hendrix interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart. He says all he's worrying about anymore is himself, and while Sycho Sid may be the man right now, "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels doesn't matter anymore and that he is sick to death of him. When he wins the WWF Championship, he looks forward to defending against Shawn again.

"The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels guests on commentary for the next match. During the match, Shawn buries Sycho Sid live on-air by making fun of the fact that Sid isn't the best worker in the world by calling him "the most expensive piece of luggage in the WWF."

Sycho Sid retains the WWF Championship against Bret "The Hit Man" Hart after Sid pushes "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels into the guardrail, then whips Hart into Shawn when Shawn steps onto the ring apron to confront him. After the match, Bret attacks Shawn outside of the ring, blaming him for not winning the WWF Championship.

Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for December 9, 1996

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper starts tonight's show, wearing a Carolina Panthers shirt one day after the Panthers made their way into the NFL playoffs. Piper says it's nice to be home, as he used to live as the Tuskegee Days Inn on Highway 77 "before it was pretty" and has a rap sheet longer than Highway 77 itself, yet the people still cheer for him. He hops around one on one leg to mock The New World Order for attacking his leg the last time they met. He says he has to beat "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan at Starrcade as he has six kids to feed, and says "being a gimp" "didn't stop Bo Jackson." He says the most shameful thing he's ever done - and won't do again - is box Mr. T in a boxing match and refuse to take a dive for him. He says he will be damned if he takes a dive for anybody ever again. He says he has nothing against the nWo and is not with WCW or the nWo and that he is just "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. He makes fun of the nWo for wearing leather, drinking Don Perignon and not having one woman in sight. He says Hogan is Hogan and that he has been in the lead as well as a man to contend with for years. He knows he's in the building, and says "Let's just have it now." He says he's coming in as "the Evander Holyfield of the fight," and tells them all to come out one by one as what doesn't kill him makes him stronger and he's feeling pretty powerful right now.

Ted DiBiase shows up during Mike Enos vs. Michael Wallstreet, and DiBiase has a contract in his hand. This distracts Mike Enos, who thinks the contract is for him, and this allows Wallstreet to get the win. Wallstreet then takes the contract from his hand, and DiBiase leaves with Wallstreet following.

Hugh Morrus beats The Renegade.

The Taskmaster shows up and confronts Tony Schiavone for not showing the earlier replay of Woman and "The Crippler" Chris Benoit's video message to him before showing it to the viewing public. Schiavone says he's just doing his job, but The Taskmaster calls him "a pawn" and accuses him of showing the footage just to drive up ratings. He says he has a personal life, and tells him that the next time he has something to show, as he has someone to take care of as that someone else is affected by the footage.

We see a video package of Sting.

"Mean " Gene Okerlund interviews Kevin Greene of the hometown Carolina Panthers. He still considers Steve "Mongo" McMichael a foe, and plans to come after him during the off-season after turning on him to join The Four Horsemen. He said that the Carolina Panthers would surprise people this year, and they did. He thinks The New World Order is crap, and that he'll rename "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan "Chokin' Hogan" if he ever gets a shot at him as Hogan will be choking when he has Kevin Greene's fist halfway down his throat.

Dean Malenko retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Jimmy Graffiti after reversing a vertical suplex into a roll-up. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Sonny Onoo, who was at ringside during the match, after the match. We find out that Sonny Onoo's Japanese accent is faked, and that he uses it to get free housing, free education and even free money. He says that The Ultimate Dragon will beat Dean Malenko for the Cruiserweight title. He then waves a tiny American flag at the end of the interview.

This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan! The Renegade! Joe Gomez! Jeff Jarrett! Diamond Dallas Page! Ice Train! Dean Malenko! Hugh Morrus vs "Lord" Steven Regal for the WCW World Television Championship!

The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) are spotted at the entrance ramp during The Nasty Boys (Jerry Sags and Brian Knobbs) vs. The Faces of Fear (Meng and The Barbarian).

The Faces of Fear (Meng and The Barbarian) beat The Nasty Boys (Jerry Sags and Brian Knobbs) after Barbarian smacks Knobbs with Jimmy Hart's megaphone after unchecked interference from Jimmy Hart as the referee is distracted.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. He asks the world to tune in as one of his closest friends in wrestling is here tonight, and he wants to ask "Rowdy" Roddy Piper to come out to a great Charlotte, North Carolina welcome. Piper shows up, and Flair calls Piper a true icon in professional wrestling. He talks about when he and Piper travelled together in 1981, before he became famous and before he became known as "Hot Rod." Flair tells Piper that he has taken it up on himself to take on "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, whom he says "sucks," and tells Piper that he fumbled the ball as a team player for WCW and walked away after he was beat, and says that he now regrets it. He tells Piper he's older than him, and while everybody gets old, only he and Piper can get great. He wants Piper to know that whatever he needs is his at Starrcade as he wants to see Piper kick Hogan's ass. Piper says that this is "his last shot at makin' a go," and while he appreciates it, he wants to handle this on his own as he won't be able to live with himself if he doesn't.

Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.

We see pre-recorded comments from Chris Jericho, who says WCW's history will prevail. He showed everyone what Nick Patrick was made of, but he's not finished with him, and when the time is right, he's going to get revenge on him some more.

Chris Jericho beats Bobby Eaton.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner). Rick says he doesn't where Sting is anymore, and wonders what Sting is going to do next.

We see a video package of Lex Luger.

We see pre-recorded comments from The Taskmaster, who says it's been a long cold night and that next week, he and "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson are going to heat up his life, as there is nothing left for him but Anderson.

"The Enforcer" Arn Anderson beats Sgt. Craig "Pitbull" Pittman after Debra McMichael distracts the ref and Steve "Mongo" McMichael attacks Pittman with the Halliburton briefcase. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Anderson, Debra and Mongo after the match. Anderson knows "The Crippler" Chris Benoit is in Germany, but doesn't know where Woman is. Debra tells Anderson he warned him about her, and says that she is wearing her Mrs. Illinois crown and banner to prove he's the most beautiful and most intelligent, and that she's dealt with other women's crap her entire life, and that makes her "the strongest Horseman." Mongo reminds Anderson he beat one of the strongest wrestlers in the world as of late. Anderson tells Benoit to come home, and tells Woman he's got a bone to pick with her.

Lee Marshall reports from Pensacola, Florida - the site of next week's Nitro - for the 1-800-COLLECT Road Report.

Diamond Dallas Page beats Jeff Jarrett to continue to the finals of the United States Heavyweight Championship tournament after Kevin Nash distracts the ref and Scott Hall hits Jarrett with the Outsider's Edge. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Page after the match, and Page says he doesn't need Hall and Nash as he has the Diamond Cutter. He never saw Hall and Nash until they were leaving, and asks where they were three years ago, when he was busting his chops in WCW and named "Most Improved Wrestler" by Pro Wrestling Illustrated. He compares the situation between him and The Outsiders (Hall and Nash) to a girl he may have picked up at a nightclub who has one unbelievable time when all of a sudden she wants to "have a membership." He tells Nash and Hall to leave him alone, as he stands alone. As for the United States title, nobody wants it more than him.

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper suddenly shows up before Rick Steiner vs. Scott "Flash" Norton can take place, and takes a steel chair into the ring with him. He sits in the chair and calls out "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, saying he wants to fight him right now. Eric Bischoff shows up instead of Hogan, and Piper tells him to leave as he is waiting for Hogan. Bischoff tells Piper that The New World Order has left the building, and that he is his friend as he has kept him from entering WCW to protect him from himself. He admits he has seen Piper's movies, but says Piper is no Hogan. He says that the arena lights will be the last thing he'll remember seeing at Starrcade as Hogan will crush him like a grape. He then says "We'll see you on the 29th...gimp" before mocking Piper's bad leg on the way out. Piper punches Bischoff in the back of the head and pins him under his foot, and when the nWo come out, he holds them at bay with the steel chair. Kevin Greene shows up and stands with Piper in the ring at the end of the show, and the nWo gets in the ring just as the show fades to black.

After the show ends, Kevin Greene, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Steve "Mongo" McMichael and "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson fight off The New World Order. Eric Bischoff retreats along with the rest of the nWo.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 9, 1996

It is announced that "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels will guest on commentary for Bret "The Hit Man" Sycho Sid vs. Sycho Sid for the WWF Championship at In Your House: It's Time.

Sycho Sid beats Hunter Hearst Helmsley by count-out after Helmsley crawls away in retreat.

During the next match, Billy Gunn calls brother Bart Gunn "pathetic" and says that he carried him his entire career while holding the tag team titles three times.

Goldust beats Bart Gunn after Bart Gunn hurts his knee on a top rope cross body. Billy Gunn shows up and says that Bart is nothing without him and that "this is what happens when Billy Gunn's not around." Bart Gunn punches Billy Gunn in the face, sending Billy running to the back.

Uncle Zebekiah tells Jesse James that he's going to go to war when he is up against him and Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw, and Bradshaw tells James that he'll be squealing like a branded cow instead of singing after the match.

Jesse James beats Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw and Uncle Zebekiah in a handicap match when Zebekiah accidentally hits Bradshaw with the branding iron after James ducks. After the match, Bradshaw knocks Zebekiah down and brands him with the branding iron.

Jim Ross interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart in the ring. Hart says that the one thing he has learned is that things get crazier and crazier in the World Wrestling Federation, and that his match with Sycho Sid on Sunday will be a war. Hart says he has been repeatedly focused on the WWF Championship, and that he will finally obtain it when he excellently executes Sid.

We see footage of Mankind sitting barefoot in the sands of Dubai during the recent WWF tour of the Middle East, crying out for Paul Bearer and wanting desperately to go home.

We see the continuing adventures of George and Adam, this time in the arena locker room.

The Undertaker beats Mankind in a No Holds Barred Match. After the match, The Executioner puts The Undertaker in an Asiatic Spike as the show ends.

Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for December 2, 1996

Scott Steiner shows up with Rick Steiner, and calls out Sting, telling him he's here to make sure he doesn't attack Rick again like he did last week. Rick Steiner challenges Sting to come down to the ring and face him again, so they can end it.

Glacier quickly beats Hardbody Harrison.

Members of the Cincinnati Bengals and the Dayton Ice Bandits are spotted in the audience.

The Amazing French Canadians (Jacques Rougeau and Carl Ouellet) beat Joe Gomez and The Renegade.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson. Anderson says that Hulk Hogan is supposedly unbeatable, but he beat him two times in a row. He tells Hogan that him beating "Rowdy" Roddy Piper is an illusion that he is living in, and calls Piper a man with guts who was focused and fearless when he called The New World Order. He says that Hogan failed to take him out and gave him an edge, and that anything that happens to Hogan is a receipt. He asks Hogan what he's going to do when he's alone in the ring with Piper. On the subject of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper being on next week's Nitro in Charlotte, North Carolina - home of The Four Horsemen - Anderson says you don't jump a dog in his own backyard and you don't mess with family. He says The Horsemen will have Piper's back, and tells The New World Order that they will find out that Charlotte is not a friendly place.

The Faces of Fear (Meng and The Barbarian) beat Robert Gibbs and Scotty Riggs. Riggs attacks The Faces of Fear with a steel chair after the match.

This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson! "Lord" Steven Regal! The Faces of Fear (Meng and The Barbarian)! Chris Jericho! Rick Steiner! Bunkhouse Buck! Jeff Jarrett! The Taskmaster!

We see footage of The Taskmaster vs. "The Crippler" Chris Benoit in Baltimore, Maryland, where The Dungeon of Doom attacks Benoit in the arena bathroom. Woman keeps the Dungeon from attacking Benoit, but when she rakes The Taskmaster's eyes, she is held back as the attack on Benoit continues.

The Taskmaster beats "Sexy" Shawn Casey (who is not even referred to by name in the match). "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews The Taskmaster after the match, and Taskmaster says that he thought he was the greatest chessmaster to ever play the game, but "The Crippler" Chris Benoit has hurt him mentally and in the heart, as his former wife Woman is now on his side. He says there is a lot of Benoit in him, but the sweetness eventually wears off, and he doesn't care if he digs his own grave against Benoit, as one of them will be buried alive "as the equation equals three."

Despite being blinded by a camera flash from Sonny Onoo, Dean Malenko retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Billy Kidman with the Texas Cloverleaf.

Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.

Jeff Jarrett beats Big Bubba when the plan to use Jimmy Hart's megaphone as a weapon fails tremendously, as Jarrett not only dodges it, but drop kicks it out of Bubba's hands.

The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) is in the ring. Rick calls out Sting, daring him to show his face. Sting shows up in the rafters, and the Steiners - and the fans - notice him. Rick calls him out for attacking him from behind, and challenges him to a one-on-one match. Sting nods his head yes and leaves.

The New World Order shows up...and they head to the commentary table, scaring all the commentators off. Eric Bischoff, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall take over on commentary while Syxx and Vincent hang out near the commentary table, and Bischoff tells "Rowdy" Roddy Piper he doesn't want any of "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, showing some archival footage to tell him what happened to Vader, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and "Macho Man" Randy Savage and use them as examples. Eric Bischoff says he can use his executive powers to make it so that the winner of the United States title tournament has to eventually defend the title against The Giant, who holds the physical belt.

Eddie Guerrero beats "Squire" David Taylor.

Lee Marshall calls from Charlotte, North Carolina as part of the 1-800-COLLECT Road Report.

"The Enforcer" Arn Anderson beats Jim Powers.

"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats "Lord" Steven Regal to advance in the United States title tournament. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson, Steve "Mongo" McMichael and Debra McMichael, and Benoit joins them at the beginning of the interview. Anderson says Luger that is not a quitter or a coward, and that he has proven that. He then says that the Horsemen are refocusing and re-dedicating themselves, and if WCW needs leaders, they'll fill that role and have "Rowdy" Roddy Piper's back. However, The Four Horsemen are only as good as the sum of their parts, and he asks Benoit where Woman is. Benoit says she's taking care of Horseman business, even if she is not here. Mongo gives Benoit advice, and Debra butts in saying that she is tired of Nancy fuelling Benoit's ego and going "Chris this, Chris that." Anderson simply asks Benoit to give him his word that Woman is a Horseman, and that will be all he needs. Anderson concludes by saying all of them would rather be Horsemen than anything else.

Lex Luger beats "Flyboy" Rocco Rock with the Torture Rack.

Sting finally shows up for his first match since Fall Brawl through the crowd. When he enters the ring, he tosses the baseball bat away and turns his back on Rick Steiner, allowing Rick to attack him. It does not take long for Sting to hit Rick Steiner with the reverse DDT, and he picks up the baseball bat, moves Scott Steiner out of the way with it, then pushes Rick back into the corner with it before handing the bat to him before turning his back on him again. Scott stop sRick from hitting him with the bat and tosses the bat away. Sting takes the bat, walks out of the ring and leaves through the crowd.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 2, 1996

Flash Funk beats The Goon.

We see some footage from a live event in London, England from last Wednesday.

Royal Rumble is coming January 19th!

We see footage of Tiny Tim on The King's Court from the July 19, 1993 edition of Raw as it is announced that Tiny Tim has recently passed away.

"Diesel" beats Phineas I. Godwinn after "Razor Ramon" interferes.

"The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels apologizes for not being defensive enough after accusations of being defensive last week. He does not mind humiliation or being whacked with a TV camera, but he does have a problem with Jose Lothario being attacked with a TV camera, and says his emotions got the best of him last week even though he is emotional inside and outside of the ring. He says the same element that cheers Sycho Sid also cheers his flamboyant, and when his name is on the card, he gives the people what they want, as he is "a man's man." He promises he will come through at Royal Rumble and become WWF Champion again, and shuts down any doubt that he is a good role model, saying that he will continue to tell the truth, speak his mind and be who he is.

Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw beats Jesse James after Uncle Zebekiah grabs Jesse James' leg. Jesse James gets branded on his arm after the match.

Sycho Sid vs. Mr. Perfect is replaced with Jerry "The King" Lawler vs. Todd Pettengill in the Karate Fighters Holiday Tournament. "The King' comes out on top, and Lawler takes on Sable in the finals next Monday.

We see footage from London, England from last Wednesday where "Stone Cold" Stee Austin hits Sycho Sid with the WWF Championship from behind, which leads to The British Bulldog rushing into the ring and brawling with Austin. When Sid is disqualified, he is about to power bomb Bulldog when Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and Owen Hart show to get Bulldog out of harm's way. Sid and Bret stare down when Austin returns and knees Bret from behind, allowing Sid to choke slam Bret. Austin says he had Sycho Sid in the middle of the ring where he wanted him when the interference happens. The British Bulldog says he came back to stick it to Austin, and Owen tells him not to worry about Austin as they are tag team champions and that they need to focus on "Diesel" and "Razor Ramon" and the tag team titles. Bret "The Hit Man" Hart tells Bulldog he returned the favor, and tells Austin that he'll see him down the road. All Bret is focused on is taking the WWF Championship from Sycho Sid on December 15th. Sid says everyone is sticking their nose in his business, and that they messing with the champion, master and ruler of the world.

In Your House: It's Time comes live to pay-per-view on December 15th!

Next week on Raw: The Undertaker vs. Mankind in a no-holds-barred match!

Jesse James challenges both Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw and Uncle Zebekiah to a handicap match next week on Raw, since it takes both of them to beat him.

It is announced that Sycho Sid will take on Hunter Hearst Helmsley next week on Raw.

"Wildman" Marc Mero and Jake "The Snake" Roberts beat Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Billy Gunn after Gunn leaves Helmsley high and dry for inadvertently knocking him off the apron. Robert lays Revelations on Helmsley after the match.

Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for November 25, 1996

It is announced that a tournament for the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship will take place as per the WCW Championship Committee, as The Giant is not the United States Championship and the title has been vacated due to "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair's shoulder injury.

Lex Luger and "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson fight to a double count-out in the first round of the United States title tournament, with neither man advancing. During the match, The Giant interrupts the match by proclaiming that the United States Heavyweight Championship is his and that it will stay with him and the nWo. He says that the winner of the tournament will get a piece of him.

Eric Bischoff, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Syxx, The Giant and Vincent of The New World Order show up. Eric Bischoff says that pain can be a powerful thing in life, and that after he was powerbombed into a table by Nash, he asked himself if he wanted to be consumed by the power or become part of the force. He then had a summit with Hall and Nash and the three of them decided to consolidate powers, as he is one of the highest ranking executives and the highest ranking executive in WCW. He gives WCW 30 days to convert their WCW contracts to nWo contracts, as The New World Order is going to build a dynasty. After those 30 days, "you're either with us or against us." He tells "Rowdy" Roddy Piper to watch himself, as he can and will fine him if he gets out of hand. He then declares that possession is nine-tenths of the law, especially when The Giant possesses the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship. All of a sudden, The American Males (Marcus Bagwell and Scotty Riggs) show up, and Marcus Bagwell high-fives everyone in the nWo before hitting Riggs with a neckbreaker, revealing Bagwell to be nWo's newest member as The American Males officially cease to be. Nash and Hall respond by saying that he who hesitates "gets punked."

Diamond Dallas Page beats Disco Inferno. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews DDP after the match, and DDP says the New World Order wants him because they want to build a dynasty and stick everyone with the Diamond Cutter. It is obvious that Page is a close friend, personally and professionally, of Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, and that he lives across the street from Eric Bischoff and that he goes back with him even more than anyone. He says he felt like a moron not knowing what was going on with the nWo, and that he wishes that he didn't know now what he knew then.

"Lord" Steven Regal retains the WCW World Television Championship against Tony Pena with the Regal Stretch.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Rick Steiner, who has just come back from wrestling in Japan. He says he and his brother Scott Steiner are "110% WCW" and that he is surprised by the recent actions of both Sting and Marcus Bagwell. He says you have to have some guts to take on The New World Order, and when it's all said and done, there will by no way out for the nWo.

The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) have their own official T-Shirt. Only $20 plus shipping and handling!

Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour. Tony Schiavone replaces Eric Bischoff on commentary from this point forward.

Eddie Guerrero beats Konnan to advance to the next round of the United States title tournament when Eddie falls on Konnan during a slam and pins him.

The encore for World War 3 is tomorrow night on pay-per-view.

Big Bubba beats Rick Steiner after Sting comes down from the rafters and hits Rick Steiner with an inverted DDT in the ring as Jimmy Hart distracts the referee.

Lee Marshall calls from Dayton, Ohio - the site of next week's Nitro - for the 1-800-COLLECT Road Report.

Rey Mysterio, Jr. beats Psychosis. Sonny Onoo and The Ultimate Dragon are seen watching the match from the top of the entrance ramp.

"Mean" Gene Oklerund interviews "The Crippler" Chris Benoit and Woman. Benoit tells The Taskmaster to take a good look at him, as he is still here and that he made his problems worse. He tells Taskmaster his best wasn't enough and that The Dungeon of Doom wasn't enough to get rid of one man. He tells The Taskmaster to look into his eyes and soul and see his former self, and that there are two ways out of this: the man's way and the coward's way. He knows The Taskmaster can pull some strings to get him out of WCW, but asks The Taskmaster if he wants to be remembered as a coward, and that he can't answer that question for him. Woman tells The Taskmaster that if he kicked Benoit one more time, it was over, and now it's over.

Jeff Jarrett beats "Das Wunderkind" Alex Wright with the Figure Four Leg Lock while grabbing on to the bottom rope.

Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) vs. The Faces of Fear (Meng and The Barbarian) - and the show - ends with The New World Order ganging up on all four men.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for November 25, 1996

Bret "The Hit Man' Hart beats Owen Hart by disqualification after he is hit in the back with a steel chair by "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Austin places Bret's leg in a steel chair and is about to injure it when The British Bulldog shows up and suddenly removes the chair from Bret's leg. Owen and Austin want to injure him, but British Bulldog tells him to stop it. Austin grabs the chair and smashes it into the back of the Bulldog, and Owen Hart gets mad at Austin, who simply leaves.

Paul Bearer tells tells Freddie Joe Floyd that he won't survive The Executioner in pre-recorded comments from earlier today.

The Executioner beats Freddie Joe Floyd with the Asian Spike. During the match, Dok Hendrix reports that Owen Hart and The British Bulldog are arguing with one another, and that "Stone Cold" Steve Austin blew off an interview with some coarse language. He hopes to get an interview with Bret "The Hit Man" hart later on.

Vince McMahon interviews Jose Lothario and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels via satellite in San Antonio, Texas. Lothario apologizes to everyone including Shawn, feeling he is directly responsible for Shawn losing the WWF Championship. He says that the doctors will put a balloon pass through his heart as his heart was badly damaged at Survivor Series. Shawn says he is far from over the hill, but he has lost his edge over the last few months, and there are no excuses and that what's done is done. He says that he will be WWF Champion once again. When Jerry "The King" Lawler lambasts Lothario, Shawn tells Lawler that Lothario has been in the game for 30 years as a response to Sycho Sid "being in the game" can stick his nose "wherever he damn well pleases". He tells Sid that he crossed a line, and that if he could beat him skill for skill and match his ability, he would have enough respect for him to shake his hand, but he did not do that. Shawn makes it clear that he wants to get his hands on Sid and tear him apart in San Antonio, and that he doesn't care where he faces Bret "The Hit Man" Hart. He says he has always wanted the WWF fans to enjoy themselves, but he is focused on becoming WWF Champion again and that he will not beg to anybody or anyone anytime. He wants to be champion because he wants to be and because people believe in him, and that he will take more risks than ever as it is what got him to the top in the first place, and if someone wants to stop him, they can try. He says "no more Mr. Nice Guy," and he can play as dirty as anyone else. He promises to become WWF Champion again in his hometown of San Antonio, whether it be Hart or Sid, though he prefers Sid.

Sunny guests on commentary for the next match.

Sunny beats Sable in the semi-finals of the Karate Fighters Holiday Tournament, but it is revealed that Sunny has used bubble gum to keep Cyberfist from being knocked off, allowing Sunny to get the win by disqualification. Sunny punches the referee in response.

We hear from "Captain" Lou Albano and Don Muraco, saying that Rocky Maivia has plenty of potential and that he has the potential to be bigger than the Maivia family. Also, Dok Hendrix says that Bret "The Hit Man" Hart has a major obstacle in the quest to be WWF Champion, and that is "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. As long as Hart and Austin are in the World Wrestling Federation, it will never be over.

Rocky Maivia beats Salvatore Sincere.

"Wildman" Marc Mero says he has some unfinished business with Hunter Hearst Helmsley, and that it will be hard to concentrate with him on the commentary table. He says that Helmsley had better not leave the commentary table, or else he'll make the biggest mistake of his life as he will hit him right in "that big nose of his" after he's done with Billy Gunn.

Dok Hendrix says that Owen Hart and The British Bulldog are on the same page, and that Bulldog has said on no uncertain terms that he is going to get a piece of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley guests on commentary for the next match.

In Your House: It's Time will be live on pay-per-view December 15th.

"Wildman" Marc Mero beats Billy Gunn by disqualification when Hunter Hearst Helmsley goes after Sable, forcing Mero to confront him outside of the ring and punch him in the face. Marc Mero is then attacked by Gunn and Helmsley. It is announced during the match that Mero will take on Hunter Hearst Helmsley for the WWF Intercontinental Championship at In Your House. After the match, Helmsley attacks Mero, and Jake "The Snake" Roberts shows up to even the numbers game.

World War 3 1996 - The Results

The Ultimate Dragon retains the J-Crown Championship against Rey Mysterio, Jr.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Diamond Dallas Page. Page doesn't care what's going on concerning Eric Bischoff, and says he's in a world of his own. He is more concerned with World War 3 and a shot at the World title.

Chris Jericho beats Nick Patrick with one hand tied behind his back.

Marcus Bagwell is seen chatting with fans on Compuserve as Mark Madden does the audio play-by-play for the show for WCWwrestling.com.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. He says that "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and the nWo are entitled to walk their own way in life, but when it comes to wrestlers like himself, "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson, Sting, Lex Luger, The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner), "The Crippler" Chris Benoit, Steve "Mongo" McMichael and a list of others, they are WCW. Even though he is out of action for now, he promises that before all is said and done, WCW will be dancing all night and staying a little longer and the nWo will be theirs.

Sting is spotted walking on the rafters during the next match, just before he walks down some stairs and makes his way down to the ring, where he hits Jarrett with the reverse DDT once again to allow The Giant to hit Jarrett with the choke slam. The Giant beats Jeff Jarrett in a return grudge match.

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper shows up with a contract in his hand, as we see that a table in the center of the ring. Piper wastes no time in calling out "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan so they can get this contract signing over with. Instead of Hogan, Piper gets Ted DiBiase, Vincent...and Eric Bischoff, who is now wearing a New World Order shirt underneath his leather jacket. Bischoff tells Piper that Hogan is busy looking at movie scripts, but he did give Bischoff his power of attorney earlier today. Piper tells Vincent to get out of his way as he taught him out to fight, then calls Bischoff an "Eddie Munster look-alike" who is one of the new kids on the block. He could care less if Bischoff and the nWo took over WCW, but he doesn't trust him and says he'll always be tougher than Bischoff to the point that he can always wear a kilt. Bischoff tells him to be careful or else he could fine him, and Piper asks how much of a fine he could get just for knocking Bischoff out. He tells Bischoff he will fight Hogan on December 29th, and he wants nothing less than the fight of the century. Hogan shows up with the rest of the New World Order and tells Piper he has a problem now. Piper tells Hogan to get in the ring and sign the contract. Hogan gets in and tells Piper that he's used to facing people who are his equal, and when Piper was his equal ten years ago, he couldn't get it done. He then commands Piper to "show them the hip." Piper does just that, but Hogan reveals his other hip, which has a scar running down it. Hogan tells Piper he doesn't usually "pick on cripples" or "people like Pegleg Pete," but since the whole world likes him and wants to see the war that didn't settle the score, he calls it a pleasure to sign the contract - which he does - and says Piper won't have a leg to stand on since he can't wait to take on a gimp. Piper smacks Hogan, but the rest of the nWo grabs him so Hogan can punch him a few times. This starts a brawl between Hogan and Piper, and the nWo holds down Piper again so that Hogan can hit Piper's scar with a steel chair and a running forearm. Hogan then spray paints "NWO" on Piper's leg before telling him he will break him in half and spitting on him. Piper, however, still gets up as the nWo leaves, and topples the table to the mat, still eager to fight. Piper tells Hogan if that's the best he can do, then he's in trouble as it will be no retreat and no surrender.

Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) beat The Amazing French Canadians (Jacques Rougeau and Carl Ouellet) after a double team involving the steel steps and a table from Rougeau and Ouellet as the ref is down fails. As per pre-match stipulation, Sister Sherri gets five minutes in the ring with Col. Robert Parker as a result of Harlem Heat winning, but Rougeau helps Parker get out of dodge before those five minutes are up.

Starrcade is coming live to pay-per-view on December 29th!

"Mean" Gene Okerlund announces that another superstar is allegedly coming to WCW in the very near-future and that all will be revealed in Option 1 of the WCW Hotline. He then interviews Lex Luger, who says that it is hard to make anything of Sting's actions from last week's Nitro. He says that anything can happen in tonight's 60-man battle royal, but he's ready to win the match and get a shot at "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.

Dean Malenko retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Psychosis.

The Nasty Boys (Jerry Sags and Brian Knobbs) get a preemptive strike on The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) before all three participants in the next match show up, and the bell rings early. When The Faces of Fear (Meng and The Barbarian) show up, it's every man for himself.

The Outiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) retain the WCW World Tag Team Championships against The Faces of Fear (Meng and The Barbarian) and The Nasty Boys (Jerry Sags and Brian Knobbs) after both members of The Outsiders are tagged in at the same time, Nash lays down for Hall in a failed attempt to keep the titles from changing hands, and Hall hits Knobbs with Jimmy Hart's megaphone.

The World War 3 match starts with "The Crippler" Chris Benoit and The Taskmaster fighting in the crowd and picking up where they left off last night, with the rest of The Dungeon of Doom and The Four Horsement joining in, leading to everyone in both factions eliminated. Meanwhile, the nWo stays in one corner in Ring #2 and lets everyone else do all the work. At one point, Lee Marshall, who is on commentary for the match, is nailed during the fighting outside of the ring and is actually kicked in the head and chest by The Faces of Fear (Meng and The Barbarian) while on the floor. Miraculously, Lee Marshall manages to get up and continue providing commentary on everything going on in Ring #3.

The Giant wins the World War 3 match, last eliminating Lex Luger and Kevin Nash as Luger has Nash up over his head. The Giant earns a shot at the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.

Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for November 18, 1996

The show starts with The Outsiders (Scott Hall and Kevin Nash) holding steel chairs over The Nasty Boys (Jerry Sags and Brian Knobbs), High Voltage (Ronnie Rage and Kenny Khaos) and the team of Ciclope and Galaxy. Hall and Nash step out of the ring, and harass Tony Schiavone and Larry Zbyzsko. Hall goes on to tell The Faces of Fear (Meng and The Barbarian) to come out here so they can "slap the coconut breath outta ya." Nash leaves, and Hall follows suit before saying you can't have a pay-per-view without inviting the nWo, and if The Faces of Fear won't come to them, they'll come to The Faces of Fear, and when they go backstage, they get the brawl they're looking for. Both The Outsiders and The Faces of Fear fight their way out of the building. After the break, Schiavone, feeling at risk after his neck injury, gets angry at Zbyzsko for not standing up to them and walks off, forcing do the first hour broadcast alone.

Mike Tenay guests on commentary for the next match.

La Parka beats Juventud Guerrera in his WCW debut.

We see a video package of The Ultimate Dragon.

We see some pre-recorded comments from Rey Mysterio Jr., who calls Dean Malenko one of his toughest opponents. He wants the Cruiserweight title back around his waist.

The Ultimate Dragon beats Dean Malenko by disqualification when Malenko sends The Ultimate Dragon over the top rope.

This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: The Faces of Fear (Meng and the Barbarian) vs. Ciclope and Galaxy! Dean Malenko vs. "Lord" Steven Regal for the WCW Television Championship! Chris Jericho! "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson vs. Bunkhouse Buck! Jeff Jarrett vs. "Mean" Mike Enos! The Taskmaster! A New World Order match!

The Amazing French Canadians (Jacques Rougeau and Carl Ouellet) beat The American Males (Marcus Bagwell and Scotty Riggs) after Riggs knees Ouellet in the back, sending Ouellet's head into Bagwell's. Rougeau places Ouellet on top of Bagwell to get the win.

The World Championship Wrestling website is back at WCWWrestling.com.

We see pre-recorded comments from "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson, who says that Lex Luger has not broken his will and that he will get back at him at World War 3, saying that if Luger knocks him out, he'll knock Luger out.

Lex Luger beats Hugh Morrus with the Torture Rack...almost. Morrus gives up as soon as Luger puts him in it. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Luger after the match. Luger says he may have the momentum, but World War 3 is a different story, and he wants a shot at "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. All of a sudden, Sting shows up with a red baseball bat, and pushes Luger with the bat before handing it to him and walking off. Luger doesn't even know what to make of this.

"Hollywood" Hulk HOgan shows up with Vincent, Ted DiBiase and Miss Elizabeth. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan rushes off as the nWo heads to the commentary table. Hogan says he's here to set the family record straight, and tells Bischoff to proclaim him as the biggest star in the business and a bigger icon than "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, which Bischoff reluctantly does. Hogan then dares Bischoff to declare that Piper is too scared to face him in the ring. Again, Bischoff reluctantly does so. He then tells Bischoff that if both he and Piper stood on their bank accounts, Piper looks like a midget and that Hogan is 100 times richer than him. Hogan declares that the nWo is running the show, and Hogan lets Bischoff carry on.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Diamond Dallas Page. He says that when Kevin Nash and Scott Hall came back to WCW and wreaked havoc everywhere, DDP was nowhere to be found as he let them do their thing and he did his. Hall, Nash, The Giant and Syxx show up. Hall asks DDP if he's gotten his wake-up call yet, and as Nash says DDP doesn't get it, DDP is ticked off. The Giant says they need to "punk him," and Nash tells DDP that something very beautiful is going to happen tonight. DDP calls himself a man who stands alone, which is where "self high-five" comes from.

"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair shows up as Jeff Jarrett beats Bobby Eaton with the Figure Four Leg Lock. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Jarrett after the match, who says that he and Flair are united, and that WCW needs to pull together. He says he chopped The Giant down to size, and if he has to do it again this Sunday, he'll do it. Flair proclaims that Jerrett is good to go, and says he's coming back soon. Sting watches from the rafters as Flair and Jarrett talk.

Lee Marshall calls from Norfolk, Virginia, where World War 3 will take place, as part of the 1-800-COLLECT Road Report.

Big Bubba beats Jim Powers.

We hear pre-recorded comments The Taskmaster, who mentions the recent bad history between him and the Horsemen. He plans to give Benoit - and Woman - a lesson the Horsemen can't teach them.

"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Eddie Guerrero.

Eric Bischo ff is in the ring. He apologizes for what "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan made him do earlier, and that WCW will do everything in their power to get "Rowdy" Roddy Piper to sign for a match against Hogan. As Bischoff speaks, Piper makes a surprise appearance. Piper says it is his honor to be back, and says that he was getting his while Hogan was playing bass. He then says he is here to talk about jerks and liars, and gives Bischoff a hard time, asking him if he knew anything as basic as whether the road to his home is crooked or straight as well as what class he flew, then calls him a liar. The New World Order show up and hold Piper down. and it is revealed that Eric Bischoff is a member of the New World Order as police officers enter the ring. Hogan calls Piper "a loser fighting a losing battle" who has never been anything in the wrestling business, much less known by name, before he faced him. He says that Piper is so much of a coward that he won't sign for a match with him, and that Piper will never be anything because of that. Police officers have to hold "Rowdy" Roddy Piper back. Mike Tenay are Bobby "The Brain" Heenan are disgusted that Bischoff is now a card-carrying member of The New World Order, and Piper tells Hogan that if he wants a fight, he's got it. He tells Hogan to kiss his ass, and tells him he's his now.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for November 18, 1996

Jim Ross is on commentary this week, now as a neutral commentator, as his heel turn is suddenly dropped without explanation.

Mankind attacks "Stone Cold" Steve Austin before their match even starts, and officials have to get both men in the ring so that it can finally begin.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin beats Mankind by disqualification after The Executioner interferes. The Undertaker shows up to make the save, but Austin clotheslines The Undertaker only for 'Taker to land on his feet. When 'Taker gets back in the ring, Austin retreats to the back.

The encore of Survivor Series is tomorrow night at 8 PM Eastern, 7 PM Central on pay-per-view!

Ahmed Johnson is seen walking down the stairs in the crowd, and he sits high atop the crowd to watch the next match from afar as Sunny arrives to introduce someone who is a dear friend of hers: Faarooq Asaad. Faarooq, Clarence Mason and the hip-hoppers show up, and Faarooq is seen carrying a 2x4 in his hands. The hip-hoppers kneel and raise their fist while Faarooq faces them and raises his. Sunny guests on commentary for the next match

Faarooq Asaad - now known as just Faarooq - beats Savio Vega after his hip-hop entourage attacks Vega with the 2x4 as Faarooq distracts the referee. After the match, Ahmed Johnson charges into ringside and attacks the hip-hoppers before chasing Faarooq out of the ring. Ahmed Johnson then calls out Faarooq, telling him that he will pay for putting him on the shelf for several months before starting a "You're going down!" chant.

Sunny beats Bob Baclund to continue to the next round of the Karate Fighters Holiday Tournament.

It is announced that Jose Lothario refused medical attention after the events of last night, as Vince McMahon states that "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels may be hated, but is a man's man for showing enough compassion to check on Lothario than worry about the championship.

Captain Lou Albano shows up for the next match to guest on commentary at the Spanish commentary table.

Clarence Mason, The British Bulldog and Owen Hart say that they are impressed with Doug Furnas and Philip LaFon, but tell them that they won't win next time and that they'll have to work to get a title shot against them.

Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon beat Leif Cassidy and Bob "Spark Plug" Holly. It is announced that Bret "The Hit Man" Hart will take on his brother Owen Hart next week.

Pieces of the top rope from the ring from Survivor Series 1996 is available as the Survivor Series Top Rope Plaques. Each plaque is individually numbered to ensure authenticity, and features a photo of Sycho Sid and an actual piece of the ring rope from the main event. Each plaque is worth $59 plus $8 shipping and handling.

In Your House: It's About Time is live December 15th on pay-per-view!

Jim Ross interviews Sycho Sid in the ring. He has no remorse about what he did last night, as Jose Lothario got on the apron and "became part of the game," and says only misery can come from that. He gives "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michael his rematch, saying he's beaten him once and can beat him again, as he is the man and the master and the ruler of the world. Sid says he will become a fighting champion. He tells Bret "The Hit Man" Hart he will end his comeback at In Your House.

Survivor Series 1996 - The Results

The team of Jesse James, "The Portuguese Man-O-War" Aldo Montoya, Bob "Spark Plug" Holly and Bart Gunn beats the team of Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw, The Sultan, Salvatore Sincere and Billy Gunn in a Traditional 4-on-4 Survivor Series Match during the Free For All, with Bart Gunn the only survivor after pinning brother Billy.

It is announced by Dok Hendrix that the winner of Bret "The Hit Man" Hart vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will get a shot at the WWF Championship as per WWF President Gorilla Monsoon.

Dok Hendrix interviews Billy Gunn, who says he carried The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) and that he is the top gun of the WWF. He challenges Bart Gunn to a match to prove Bart is "a punk." He calls Bart's win tonight a fluke.

Todd Pettengill is in the ring when the arena goes dark. We hear The Undertaker's voice, saying that tonight will be the dawn of a new day and the rebirth of The Undertaker. He tells Mankind he had the chance to rest in peace; now he must burn in Hell. The lights then come back on, and Pettengill is spooked.

The team of The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn), Doug Furnas and Philip LaFon beat the team of Owen Hart, The British Bulldog and The New Rockers (Marty Jannetty and Leif Cassidy) in a Traditional 4-on-4 Survivor Series Match, with Furnas and LaFon as the survivors.

Kevin Kelly interviews Paul Bearer and Mankind. Paul Bearer says he isn't going in the cage, as he is not an animal. Mankind tells Paul Bearer to think back to Buried Alive, and how The Undertaker came back to life. He says it doesn't bother him, as The Undertaker will be crawling down the aisle and he will squash him like the cockroaches he used to call dinner. He plans to eat The Undertaker alive tonight.

The Undertaker descends from the top of the arena like a bat before the next match, as if the cape he extends to the sides with his arms is similar to Batman's.

The Undertaker beats Mankind in a match where Paul Bearer is placed in a cage hung high atop the ring. After the match, the cage is lowered, but before The Undertaker can get his hands on Paul Bearer, The Executioner shows up and attacks Undertaker. Paul Bearer runs away, but it doesn't take long for The Undertaker to outmatch The Executioner. It is noted during the match that not only does The Undertaker look different, but he is using more wrestling moves and less brawling tactics.

Doug Furnas and Philip LaFon chat with fans on American On-Line.

Sunny guests on commentary for the next match.

Dok Hendrix interviews the team of Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Crush, Jerry "The King' Lawler and Goldust. Hunter plans to show "Wildman" Marc Mero why he's Intercontinental champ, and also boasts that Mero's team has already come up a little bit short due to Mark Henry being injured. Lawler says that Henry is faking injury so he doesn't have to face them. Crush says they may be a unique combination and are a well-oiled machine of destruction. Goldust simply tells Marc Mero's team they will never forget his name.

Before the next match, it is noted that Hunter Hearst Helmsley no longer has an escort or Mr. Perfect with him, as "he is focused." "Wildman" Marc Mero announces that Jake "The Snake" Roberts is replacing Mark Henry.

The team of "Wildman" Marc Mero, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, The Stalker and Rocky Maivia beat the team of Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Goldust, Jerry "The King" Lawler and Crush in a Traditional 4-on-4 Survivor Series Match, with the debuting Rocky Maivia as the only survivor. During the match, it is announced that Sunny is the most downloaded celebrity on America On-Line, with more than one million downloads.

Todd Pettengill interviews "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Austin isn't intimidated by Bret "The Hit Man" Hart in the least, and tells Hart that cliches are cliches and an ass-whippin' is an ass-whippin', and that's what Hart is going to get.

Todd Pettengill interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart. Hart says that the one thing "Stone Cold" Steve Austin doesn't have going for him is that this is Madison Square Garden, and he has his fans here and Austin doesn't. Hart tells Austin he will respect him when all is said and done.

Bret "The Hit Man" beats "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in his first televised match in over six months after reversing the Million Dollar Dream into a pinfall to earn a shot at the WWF Championship at WrestleMania 13.

Dok Hendrix interviews Sycho Sid. Tonight, he won't snap, he will survive and do whatever it takes to do so. He considers himself the better man and says he will do whatever it takes to become WWF Champion.

Captain Lou Albano makes a surprise appearance after being inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame last night. All of a sudden, a group calling themselves "The Nation of Domination" shows up. Two white men rap while Clarence Mason, Faarooq Asaad (now ditching the gladiator-style helmet and now wearing black leather, a crowned kufi and a singlet with African-inspired designs) and two men in suits show up. Faarooq raises his fist in a black power salute. Jim Cornette guests on commentary for the next match, where the mystery partner joining Yokozuna, Savio Vega and the debuting Flash Funk is none other than "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka.

The Traditional 4-on-4 Survivor Series match between the team of Yokozuna, Savio Vega, Flash Funk and "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka vs. the team of Vader, "Diesel," "Razor Ramon" and Faarooq Asaad ends in a double disqualification after "Diesel" uses a steel chair while the just-eliminated Savio Vega and "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka grab steel chairs of their own to act as equalizers as the match goes out of control.

Sycho Sid beats "The Heartbreak Kid' Shawn Michaels to become the WWF Champion after Sycho Sid grabs a camera from the broadcast crew and hits Jose Lothario off the apron with it when Jose confronts him. This leads to Shawn being distracted by a downed Jose Lothario, and Sid takes advantage of it by dragging Shawn back into the ring. Shawn goes for a top rope cross body only for Sid to duck it and have Shawn hit the referee instead. As the referee is down, Shawn checks on Jose Lothario only for Sid to strike him down with the same camera that he struck Lothario with. Sid then drags Shawn back into the ring and hits the powerbomb just as the ref comes to to get the three count. After the match, the WWF Championship is the least of Shawn's worries as he goes back to checking on Jose Lothario, who is placed on a stretcher and taken to an ambulance.