Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for March 3, 1997

The New World Order arrive on a WCW Monday Nitro Hummer limousine. Another limousine is close behind, and coming out of that limo is Dr. Harvey Schiller, the president of Turner Sports, and he is entering the arena as well.

The Dungeon of Doom (Konnan and Hugh Morrus) beat The Four Horsemen (Jeff Jarrett and Steve "Mongo" McMichael) when Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock) show up and try to take the steel Halliburton briefcase from Debra McMichael. Jarrett fights them off, but when he grabs the briefcase, he accidentally whacks Mongo in the forehead with it, allowing Konnan the pinfall. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson show up to see what's going on, and "Mean" Gene Okerlund also joins them for an interview. Anderson wants an explanation from Jarrett, and he soon gets the ire of Flair and Mongo as he says the loss was an accident. Debra says that The Horsemen need to pull together, as she does not want to be on a losing team. Jarrett says that he will prove that The Four Horsemen are still on top and will continue to do so with him as a member.

Diamond Dallas Page beats Rick Fuller. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Page after the match, who says the crowd knows who the real deal is. He says "Macho Man" Randy Savage snapped, and if Savage if that much of a savage, he can snap into a Diamond Cutter.

Juventud Guerrera beats Ray Mendoza, Jr.

Jimmy Hart, The Taskmaster and Jacqueline invade the commentary table. Jimmy Hart says that he, The Taskmaster and Jacqueline made good on their prediction at SuperBrawl VII. Jacqueline says The Omni at Atlanta, Georgia is her house, as she boasts she can beat anybody, man or woman, with the only exception being The Taskmaster. The Taskmaster tells "The Crippler" Chris Benoit that he'll never be the man he was once or the man he is today as he and Jacqueline are too legit to quit.

Baseball legend Hank Aaron and is seen in the crowd.

Dean Malenko beats Mike Enos with an small package. After the match, Malenko grabs the microphone and says he hopes Eddie Guerrero was paying attention, as this is what the new and improved Malenko is about. He is a great wrestler and mat technician, but the thing he will be best at is running through Eddie Guerrero and anybody who gets in his way. He tells Guerrero he got a taste of what he can do, and he can't wait to kick him all over the ring.

This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: Lex Luger! Diamond Dallas Page! Prince Iaukea! "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan!

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Eric Bischoff at the entrance ramp. Bischoff thanks Lex Luger for the challenge, and says the New World Order would be more than happy to put the gold up against WCW's future at Uncensored. If it wasn't for him and the New World Order, the people wouldn't be here, and they owe him a debt of gratitude. As he speaks, Dr. Harvey Schiller shows up from behind, and tells him they need to talk. Harvey Schiller tells him that just because he has a contract and is executive vice-president, he is not in total control of World Championship Wrestling and cannot fire referees anytime he wants or take titles anyway from anybody at will. Schiller immediately suspends Bischoff, and that he has no financial responsibilities and can sign no more contract, and doesn't even want to know that he's answering a telephone or that there is any truth to the rumor that he was "in a men's room at a WCW event." Bischoff chases Schiller to the back.

Eddie Guerrero retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against The Ultimate Dragon despite The Ultimate Dragon being caught up in the ropes. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Guerrero after the match, and Guerrero tells Dean Malenko that his intentions were good, but the situation turned out sour. He's tried to apologize and explain the situation, but nothing has worked, and he is sick and tired of Malenko not accepting his apology or blaming him for his attitude. Malenko shows up, and says he refuses to give the audience a "snow job" about himself, and tells Guerrero he lost his respect. Okerlund gets out of dodge as both men continue to argue.

Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.

Scotty Riggs beats Michael Wallstreet after Buff Bagwell interferes. He and Wallstreet attack Riggs, but Riggs comes back with a chair and forces Bagwell to flee the ring. after During the match, it is mentioned that Dr. Harvey Schiller and the WCW Executive Committee are reviewing contracts that Eric Bischoff has handled. The match between World Championship Wrestling and The New World Order will take place at Uncensored as planned, and that the Executive Committee has asked "Rowdy" Roddy Piper to come back and set up a five-man team for that match. After the match, it is announced that Piper is in the building.

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

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper shows up. He says that one problem "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan doesn't have is insomnia, as "two times we meet, two times he sleeps." He makes fun of The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall), and calls the fans his second family. He confirms what he said in Irish Gaelic when he was put in an ambulance back in December, then changes the focus of the conversation to the WCW/nWo battle at Uncensored, and says that he will let the fans decide who will be his third family - his tag team partners at Uncensored - by giving them the thumbs up or the thumbs down. He reveals his "I.C.O.N." shirt (which Piper is short for "I cower over nothing") then tells the hopefuls to come on down for their tryouts. An unknown guy in blue jeans and boots takes on Piper, but Piper runs roughshod over him and he gets the thumbs down. After they shake hands and leave, another guy in denim shorts show up and eggs Piper on, but Piper puts the sleeper on him. Not surprisingly, the second guy gets the thumbs down from the crowd, as well. A third man in blue jeans shows up, but he is attacked by a man in red trunks and boxer shorts. Piper has boxing gloves of his own, and puts them on as the other guy dances around. The boxer puts quite a fight and proves to be quite tenacious, and it ends in a stalemate. He gets the thumbs down from the crowd, but Piper gives him a thumbs up personally, then tells the crowd they're being a little too harsh and that they might as well do it more time. This time around, the boxing gloves come off and go at it bare-fisted for a little while, then the boxer leaves. All of a sudden, another guy, this time a martial artist, takes on Piper. He gets the seal of approval from Piper. ALl of a sudden, John Tenta shows up in WCW for the first time in months. Tenta takes him on, and the martial artist and the boxer fight Tenta. Tenta become the third member, and Piper says he has created "The Family." He tells Hogan that if he wants a way, he's got one, and that nWo will soon stand for "No Way Out."

We hear pre-recorded comments from Prince Iaukea. Prince Iaukea states that while growing up on the island, he never thought he'd make it to World Championship Wrestling. Now he's here, and he's won the World Television title. He says there is a lot of controversy over his first two wins - especially against Rey Mysterio, Jr. at SuperBrawl VII - and tells Rey Mysterio, Jr. that he's given him another shot at the title at Uncensored.

Rey Mysterio, Jr. beats Mr. J.L.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Madusa, who says that she has been with WCW for more than a year and has sat dormant because Eric Bischoff was more interested in himself and the New World Order than herself, and that Bischoff should have been fired. Madusa goes on to say that she will beat Akira Hokuta for the WCW Women's Championship, and yet she sees Luna Vachon saying she's number one contender. The commentary table is just as confused as the fans when Luna Vachon suddenly rushes out from backstage and attacks Madusa from behind, making for an interesting debut.

The New World Order - even Eric Bischoff - shows up with the real Sting. Sting hangs out in the very back, and walks slowly to stay there. When he gets in the ring, he stays in the corner. Bischoff says Dr. Harvey Schiller can't fire him, and he knows it, as he's "friends with Ted." "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan says Bischoff not has a personal relationship with Ted Turner, but they're in business negotiations with The New World Order. He tells Schiller to take a hike and that he is out of his league when it comes to business practices. Hogan then states that whoever "Rowdy" Roddy Piper has for a team, his team is better. "Macho Man" Randy Savage tells Bischoff he has protection, and tells Piper that he needs a psychiatrist really badly, as Piper is no icon after Hogan "beat him twice." As for Uncensored, Hogan decides he will just turn The New World Order loose that night, and says that Sting will sting everyone on Piper's team while putting the rest of the New World Order on a pedestal. He says that when you go nWo, you go nWo for life. Kevin Nash says the nWo squad is too sweet, then Hogan poses for the crowd.

THe Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) vs. Lex Luger and The Giant comes to an end thanks to the New World Order. During the match, "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall and Sting show up in the crowd and make their way to the ring. Piper shows up with "The Family," and both groups of men keep The New World Order at bay until the end of the show. Sting stands back and watches this play out.