Blackjack Bradshaw beats Donovan Morgan. Barry Windham is seen watching from the stage during the match. Bradshaw dares Windham to get in the ring, but Windham heads back to the back.
Kurrgan the Interrogator - not accompanied to the ring by The Jackyl this week - beats Michael Modest with the Paralyzer. During the match it is announced that the Toughwoman World Championship will be live on pay-per-view this Friday, February 8th at 9 PM Eastern. After the match, Kurrgan drags Michael Modest to the back with the Paralyzer still applied.
We hear from "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, who says that at No Way Out, there will be no way out of getting their asses kicked for D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels), as he will be on the other side of the ring from them along with Cactus Jack, Chainsaw Charlie and Owen Hart, the last of whom he admits he does not like. He tells Owen to stand on the apron and look stupid, as he is good at it, and to stay out of his way as he does not need help. He tells DX and The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) that they will be getting their asses kicked at No Way Out.
Mini Nova and Mosaic beat Batallion and Tarantula. During the match, Battallion keeps kicking out of pinfall attempts by Mini Nova, and referee Mike Chioda keeps tossing Mini Nova back on top of Batallion twice. Shortly after this, Mosaic kicks out of a pinfall attempt by Tarantula, and the kick-out causes Tarantula to fall on top of Chioda. Battallion and Mosaic get on top of Tarantula, and Mini Nova counts a "pinfall attempt." Later still, Batallion lands on timekeeper Mark Yeaton during some action outside of the ring, and Batallion gets out of the way as Mini Nova leaps onto him, leaving Yeaton to place Mini Nova back in the ring.
WrestleMania 14 is eight weeks away!
Sunny is the special guest ring announcer for the next match. It is also announced that Vic Venom, editor-in-chief of Raw Magazine and that "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels is featured nude in the newest issue of the magazine. Sunny also dances with Los Boricuas (Savio Vega, Miguel Perez, Jesus Castillo, Jose Estrada Jr.) during their entrance.
Taka Michinoku retains the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship against Jesus Castillo. Not long into the match, the rest of Los Boricuas (Savio Vega, Miguel Perez, Jose Estrada Jr.) are ejected from ringside for attempted interference; nevertheless, they show up later to watch the match from the stage and to distract Taka from a distance, which does not work. After the match, Taka Michinoku flees through the crowd after Los Boricuas rushes the ring.
We hear from The Rock, who says that he is bringing the rest of The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry) with him when he beats the opposition at No Way Out. Faarooq says there is always a way out for the nation, and they have made a way out of too many place to count. He reminds Ahmed Johnson that he could not cut it as a member of The Nation because he was always nursing something. Faarooq then says The Nation has always beaten The Disciples of Apocalypse (Chainz, Skull, 8-Ball) and that No Way Out will be no different. D'Lo Brown says D.O.A. has only been a team for "all of ten minutes" while The Nation have been a team their whole lives, and Kama Mustafa says The Nation will win by any means necessary.
Chainz beats Jeff Jarrett by disqualification after The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) break up a pinfall. Chainz fights them off and body slams Jim Cornette, but gets whacked with a tennis racket from behind by Barry Windham. Jarrett has the figure four leg lock on Chainz when Skull and 8-Ball run into the ring and clean house. Jeff Jarrett retains the NWA North American Heavyweight Championship.
Saturday, January 31, 1998
Thursday, January 29, 1998
Thunderstruck - Thunder recap for January 29, 1998
After only three episodes, the fourth episode debuts a new look with a lot of metallic-looking elements. Ventilation shafts can be seen in the background as part of the stage, and various rooftop elements can be seen at the side of the stage during the show. The detailed apron that is painted to look like a wall made of stones is gone; replaced by a simple gray apron and mat with the Thunder logo on the sides.
Diamond Dallas Page retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Sick Boy after lifting Sick Boy up into the air before hitting the Diamond Cutter. Kidman and Lodi of Raven's Flock are seen in the front row during the match (it is revealed later in the show that Scotty Riggs and Van Hammer are there with them). After the match, Kidman and Lodi consider jumping the guardrail, but Scotty Riggs hits Lodi to make him reconsider, allowing Diamond Dallas Page to leave through the crowd in celebration.
Mike Tenay interviews WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon. Dillon says it would be an understatement to say he was shocked and appalled by the blatant disregard for rules and authority displayed by Kevin Nash on Nitro. He says the Jackknife Power Bomb was banned for good reason and that the Executive Committee means business, and announces that WCW has levied a fine of $50,000 against Nash. He hopes that this is the first and last time anyone is fined for performing the move, and also hopes it will wipe the smirk off Nash's face. Dillon also admits he has suspicions as to who will be paying the fine, and says that people who run in Hollywood circle know that there are budgets to everything. He says that if enough fines are levied, then the Executive Committee will get the people's attention and prove that they mean business.
Meng beats "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan by pinfall with the Tongan Death Grip. At one point in the match, Duggan yanks the coat off of Jimmy Hart and drapes it over Meng's face before punching him a few times. Later on in the match, Jimmy Hart grabs Duggan's 2x4 and holds on to the referee to try to toss it to Meng. Duggan grabs the 2x4 instead and breaks it over Meng's back, but it only brings Meng to his knees and does not knock him out. After Duggan punches Jimmy Hart off the apron, Meng locks Duggan in the Tongan Death Grip as soon as he turns around. Meng pins Duggan to the mat with the hold to get the win.
This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan! Eddie Guerrero! Steve "Mongo" McMichael! Bill Goldberg vs. Meng!
Raven is in the ring. He says people fear most what they do not understand or cannot comprehend. He then announces that the next match will be anything goes.
Raven beats Marty Jannetty in a match under Raven's Rules.
Rock 'n roll music legend Jerry Lee Lewis is seen in the crowd sitting behind Kidman, Raven and Scotty Riggs of Raven's Flock.
Bill Goldberg beats Yuji Nagata. After the match, Sonny Onoo tries to attack Goldberg from behind, but Goldberg turns around and scares him off.
Scott Hall shows up. After taking a survey to see who came for WCW and for The New World Order, he reminds everyone that he won World War 3 in the midst of the drama between "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Sting, and verbally blasts "Rowdy" Roddy Piper for "coming down in a dress" and telling him his dream of winning the WCW World Heavyweight Championship won't come true. He then says where he comes from, it is not how many times one goes down but how many times one gets back up, and that he his coming for Piper and WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon. He then introduces "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, who makes his way to the ring. Dusty tells the crowd to pay attention, and says that in 1981, corporate America tried to tear down what he helped build: the tradition of professional wrestling. He says that he talked to the corporate powers that be, and he told them to take their suits and shove them. Afterwards, he was moved down to color commentary, and after carrying Tony Schiavone for so many years, he got sick and tired of it. It was then that Eric Bischoff, whom he calls "a man of vision," eased in, and The New World Order became the soundboard for professional wrestling as we know it. He says that the nWo is why people watch television, go to the arenas, and help everybody make a living in WCW. Scott Hall then says that when you are nWo, you are nWo for life, and Dusty tells "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko and "the marks on the Internet" that there will be no comeback, and tells WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon not to tell the nWo what to do, as they will do what they want when they want to, how they want to and to whomever they want to do it. He also says that if someone much smaller than Kevin Nash cannot defend themselves against Nash, then they should not get in the ring with Nash. He also tells Syxx, who is still currently out with an injury, that he is just "too sweet."
It is announced that WCW Nitro is now available on Sony PlayStation wherever video games are sold.
Scott Hall beats Disco Inferno. During the match, Scott Hall mocks The Giant and his neck injury. Disco Inferno takes advantage of the situation by wriggling out of the Outsider's Edge and hitting the Chart Buster, but "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes pulls one of Hall's legs to the underside of the bottom rope to break up the pinfall attempt. Disco never regains any momentum, and Scott Hall hits the Outsider's Edge to get the win.
Mike Tenay interviews suspended WCW referee Nick Patrick. He says it has been a month since he has been suspended without pay following the outcome of Sting vs. "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship at Starrcade, and asks the crowd if they have ever seen two officials officiate in exactly the same way, and says that all of the WCW referees have their own unique cadence. He then says the World title match at Starrcade match was more of a brawl than a wrestling match, and says there was only one pinfall attempt in the match which he counted with his own cadence before Bret "The Hit Man" Hart took it upon himself to knock him out and reverse the decision himself despite not being a licensed official. He then says it is an outrage to him and the fans that WCW agreed with Bret's reverse decision and fired him afterwards, as it desecrates the World title. He then says that according to his lawyers, the fans will be seeing him again on WCW programming, and that he stands by his reputation, his decision and his count until his dying day. As for the rematch, he wants to be the man who referees it so he can prove he is "for real," not "4 lyfe."
Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against Saturn. During the match, members of Raven's Flock go after Booker T one by one, but Booker T fights them off. Rick Martel suddenly shows up and fights one of them off. When Saturn goes after Martel, Booker T goes for a roll-up from behind and gets the win. After the match, Saturn pushes Booker T into Martel, and Martel gets in the ring thinking Booker T hit him on purpose. This leads to an short argument between Booker T and Martel.
"The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit and Dean Malenko beat Chris Jericho and Eddie Guerrero with a Crippler Crossface to Jericho. After the match, Mike Tenay interviews Benoit in the ring. He says his chapter with Raven has come to an end after their battle at Souled Out, and that he needs no belt of gold around his waist to prove how good he is, and all he needs is an opponent and the fans to tune in for the match. Due to his political incorrectness and his affiliations, however, he does not get all the opportunities, but he will continue inflicting pain and punishment and crippling opponents until someone takes notice. Suddenly, Diamond Dallas Page shows up and says he is taking notice. He says Benoit has never gotten a shot at the title or been in the main event is because "the so-called promoters" never saw Benoit as a main eventer. He says the promoters saw him the same way, but they were wrong about him and they are wrong about Benoit, because he can tell how badly he wants it by the look in his eyes, which reminds DDP of himself. He then says the only difference between himself and Benoit is that what Benoit wants, he has, and since the promoters won't make the match, he wants to see how the people react. He asks the crowd if there is anybody who wants to see them get it on, and he is met with positive fan reaction. DDP then says the people have spoken, and Benoit tells DDP to name the time and place, and if DDP wants to give him a shot, he will take it. DDP says it will be in Beaumont, Texas next week on Thunder. Benoit accepts.
The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) beat Kevin Nash and Konnan by disqualification. During the match, Bugg Bagwell shows up and jerks Scott Steiner off the apron, distracting him with a pose-off in the aisle. As referee Charles Robinson is arguing with Ted DiBiase on the apron, Kevin Nash tries to hit Rick Steiner in the back with one of the tag team titles, but he is caught by Charles Robinson, who calls for the bell. After the match, Nash and Robinson argue, and when Robinson turns his back, Nash hits him with a Jackknife Power Bomb. Members of the local police show up, and Nash allows himself to be handcuffed and arrested when he gets out of the ring. Nash then says to the camera "Make sure Jack Ruby ain't sittin' in the back, alright?!" Konnan and Buff Bagwell asks if Nash will be bailed out, and Nash tells them to call "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan as Nash is led out to the back to end the show.
Diamond Dallas Page retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Sick Boy after lifting Sick Boy up into the air before hitting the Diamond Cutter. Kidman and Lodi of Raven's Flock are seen in the front row during the match (it is revealed later in the show that Scotty Riggs and Van Hammer are there with them). After the match, Kidman and Lodi consider jumping the guardrail, but Scotty Riggs hits Lodi to make him reconsider, allowing Diamond Dallas Page to leave through the crowd in celebration.
Mike Tenay interviews WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon. Dillon says it would be an understatement to say he was shocked and appalled by the blatant disregard for rules and authority displayed by Kevin Nash on Nitro. He says the Jackknife Power Bomb was banned for good reason and that the Executive Committee means business, and announces that WCW has levied a fine of $50,000 against Nash. He hopes that this is the first and last time anyone is fined for performing the move, and also hopes it will wipe the smirk off Nash's face. Dillon also admits he has suspicions as to who will be paying the fine, and says that people who run in Hollywood circle know that there are budgets to everything. He says that if enough fines are levied, then the Executive Committee will get the people's attention and prove that they mean business.
Meng beats "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan by pinfall with the Tongan Death Grip. At one point in the match, Duggan yanks the coat off of Jimmy Hart and drapes it over Meng's face before punching him a few times. Later on in the match, Jimmy Hart grabs Duggan's 2x4 and holds on to the referee to try to toss it to Meng. Duggan grabs the 2x4 instead and breaks it over Meng's back, but it only brings Meng to his knees and does not knock him out. After Duggan punches Jimmy Hart off the apron, Meng locks Duggan in the Tongan Death Grip as soon as he turns around. Meng pins Duggan to the mat with the hold to get the win.
This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan! Eddie Guerrero! Steve "Mongo" McMichael! Bill Goldberg vs. Meng!
Raven is in the ring. He says people fear most what they do not understand or cannot comprehend. He then announces that the next match will be anything goes.
Raven beats Marty Jannetty in a match under Raven's Rules.
Rock 'n roll music legend Jerry Lee Lewis is seen in the crowd sitting behind Kidman, Raven and Scotty Riggs of Raven's Flock.
Bill Goldberg beats Yuji Nagata. After the match, Sonny Onoo tries to attack Goldberg from behind, but Goldberg turns around and scares him off.
Scott Hall shows up. After taking a survey to see who came for WCW and for The New World Order, he reminds everyone that he won World War 3 in the midst of the drama between "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Sting, and verbally blasts "Rowdy" Roddy Piper for "coming down in a dress" and telling him his dream of winning the WCW World Heavyweight Championship won't come true. He then says where he comes from, it is not how many times one goes down but how many times one gets back up, and that he his coming for Piper and WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon. He then introduces "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, who makes his way to the ring. Dusty tells the crowd to pay attention, and says that in 1981, corporate America tried to tear down what he helped build: the tradition of professional wrestling. He says that he talked to the corporate powers that be, and he told them to take their suits and shove them. Afterwards, he was moved down to color commentary, and after carrying Tony Schiavone for so many years, he got sick and tired of it. It was then that Eric Bischoff, whom he calls "a man of vision," eased in, and The New World Order became the soundboard for professional wrestling as we know it. He says that the nWo is why people watch television, go to the arenas, and help everybody make a living in WCW. Scott Hall then says that when you are nWo, you are nWo for life, and Dusty tells "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko and "the marks on the Internet" that there will be no comeback, and tells WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon not to tell the nWo what to do, as they will do what they want when they want to, how they want to and to whomever they want to do it. He also says that if someone much smaller than Kevin Nash cannot defend themselves against Nash, then they should not get in the ring with Nash. He also tells Syxx, who is still currently out with an injury, that he is just "too sweet."
It is announced that WCW Nitro is now available on Sony PlayStation wherever video games are sold.
Scott Hall beats Disco Inferno. During the match, Scott Hall mocks The Giant and his neck injury. Disco Inferno takes advantage of the situation by wriggling out of the Outsider's Edge and hitting the Chart Buster, but "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes pulls one of Hall's legs to the underside of the bottom rope to break up the pinfall attempt. Disco never regains any momentum, and Scott Hall hits the Outsider's Edge to get the win.
Mike Tenay interviews suspended WCW referee Nick Patrick. He says it has been a month since he has been suspended without pay following the outcome of Sting vs. "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship at Starrcade, and asks the crowd if they have ever seen two officials officiate in exactly the same way, and says that all of the WCW referees have their own unique cadence. He then says the World title match at Starrcade match was more of a brawl than a wrestling match, and says there was only one pinfall attempt in the match which he counted with his own cadence before Bret "The Hit Man" Hart took it upon himself to knock him out and reverse the decision himself despite not being a licensed official. He then says it is an outrage to him and the fans that WCW agreed with Bret's reverse decision and fired him afterwards, as it desecrates the World title. He then says that according to his lawyers, the fans will be seeing him again on WCW programming, and that he stands by his reputation, his decision and his count until his dying day. As for the rematch, he wants to be the man who referees it so he can prove he is "for real," not "4 lyfe."
Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against Saturn. During the match, members of Raven's Flock go after Booker T one by one, but Booker T fights them off. Rick Martel suddenly shows up and fights one of them off. When Saturn goes after Martel, Booker T goes for a roll-up from behind and gets the win. After the match, Saturn pushes Booker T into Martel, and Martel gets in the ring thinking Booker T hit him on purpose. This leads to an short argument between Booker T and Martel.
"The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit and Dean Malenko beat Chris Jericho and Eddie Guerrero with a Crippler Crossface to Jericho. After the match, Mike Tenay interviews Benoit in the ring. He says his chapter with Raven has come to an end after their battle at Souled Out, and that he needs no belt of gold around his waist to prove how good he is, and all he needs is an opponent and the fans to tune in for the match. Due to his political incorrectness and his affiliations, however, he does not get all the opportunities, but he will continue inflicting pain and punishment and crippling opponents until someone takes notice. Suddenly, Diamond Dallas Page shows up and says he is taking notice. He says Benoit has never gotten a shot at the title or been in the main event is because "the so-called promoters" never saw Benoit as a main eventer. He says the promoters saw him the same way, but they were wrong about him and they are wrong about Benoit, because he can tell how badly he wants it by the look in his eyes, which reminds DDP of himself. He then says the only difference between himself and Benoit is that what Benoit wants, he has, and since the promoters won't make the match, he wants to see how the people react. He asks the crowd if there is anybody who wants to see them get it on, and he is met with positive fan reaction. DDP then says the people have spoken, and Benoit tells DDP to name the time and place, and if DDP wants to give him a shot, he will take it. DDP says it will be in Beaumont, Texas next week on Thunder. Benoit accepts.
The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) beat Kevin Nash and Konnan by disqualification. During the match, Bugg Bagwell shows up and jerks Scott Steiner off the apron, distracting him with a pose-off in the aisle. As referee Charles Robinson is arguing with Ted DiBiase on the apron, Kevin Nash tries to hit Rick Steiner in the back with one of the tag team titles, but he is caught by Charles Robinson, who calls for the bell. After the match, Nash and Robinson argue, and when Robinson turns his back, Nash hits him with a Jackknife Power Bomb. Members of the local police show up, and Nash allows himself to be handcuffed and arrested when he gets out of the ring. Nash then says to the camera "Make sure Jack Ruby ain't sittin' in the back, alright?!" Konnan and Buff Bagwell asks if Nash will be bailed out, and Nash tells them to call "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan as Nash is led out to the back to end the show.
Monday, January 26, 1998
Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for January 26, 1998
Ultimo Dragon beats El Dandy with the Dragon Sleeper. During the match, Raven's Flock (Raven, Saturn, Billy Kidman, Sick Boy, Scotty Riggs, Lodi, Van Hammer) is seen heading to seats in the front row. Even though they are banned from sitting in the front row, it is soon made apparent that the Flock have paid for tickets to sit in their ringside seats.
Lex Luger says he was disgusted, but not surprised, by what Kevin Nash did to The Giant at Souled Out. He says that every time the nWo stoops to an all-time low when they get into the ring. If nWo is playing for keeps, then so is WCW.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund is live in Chattanooga, Tennessee at with the Nitro Girls at the University of Tennessee-Chatanooga's Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity house, the site of the first Nitro Party grand prize winner.
Bill Goldberg beats Brad Armstrong.
Diamond Dallas Page says the way Kevin Nash dropped The Giant at Souled Out "gave [him] goosepimples" and "wasn't right."
Mike Tenay interviews WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon. Dillon talks about "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson's sudden career-ending injury and how it has caused him to review the rules, as each generation of wrestlers is getting bigger, stronger and faster. He wishes he could provide an update on The Giant, but people close to him are tight-lipped and results from tests have not come back yet and the prognosis does not look good. Nevertheless, it is time for WCW to take action, and from here on out, the Jackknife Power Bomb or any variation of it is now barred from being used, not just by Kevin Nash, but by anybody. Anyone caught using it or a variation will be suspended and severely fined. If Kevin Nash does it again, Nash will be not only be suspended and fined, but also escorted out of the building and WCW will explore the possibility of criminal prosecution.
Konnan beats Jerry Flynn.
We see "Mean" Gene Okerlund with The Nitro Girls and grand prize winner Brandon, who says he did the Nitro party during the last rush week and is now having this party on the current rush. He says he didn't know if they would win it or not, but they sent the video anyway and here they are.
Mike Tenay interviews Steve "Mongo" McMichaels, who says he is disgusted with what's going on right now, but says "you haven't done thin' yet until you've kicked some butt in the WCW." He can't wait to get knee-deep with some competition. All of a sudden, a guy in black shows up, and it is none other than The British Bulldog, fresh from The World Wrestling Federation. He tells Mongo he can clap all he wants, but he's here in WCW looking for a big bone to chew on and that Mongo could be that bone. Mongo tells him to go the back and get ready for a match so he can teach him new tricks. Bulldog accepts his challenge.
Buff Bagwell beats Rick Steiner by disqualification after Scott Steiner shows up, beats up Vincent and tosses him into the ring. Scott Steiner then puts his hands on the referee.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.
Kevin Nash - with a cup, presumably of coffee - and Eric Bischoff show up. Bischoff proclaims that what was supposed to be a joyous occasion for Nash is a sad one, as Nash has been singled out by WCW Executive Committee Chairman. Nash says he has been watching the show from the back, and says that The Giant gave him everything he had and that The Giant told him "I can't go anymore." Being the sportsman that he is, he decided The Giant "needed a little stimuli" and hit him with the pot of coffee. He compares The Giant going down to Old Yeller, and then brags about dropping him on his head during the Jackknife Power Bomb. He asks that from this day forward, he wants to be known as "Big Sexy The Giant Killer," and if anyone wants to send fan mail, they can send it to the fan down by the river.
Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart beats Wayne Bloom.
Mike Tenay interviews Ray Traylor. Traylor says the nWo - and Kevin Nash - think they're better than everyone else, but says the fans are the true power of wrestling, not the nWo. He says Nash showed his true power at Souled Out when he put The Giant out, and while others may be afraid of Nash, he is not. Traylor says he is itching for a fight tonight, and challenges him to a match.
Psychosis beats Chavo Guerrero Jr.
Before the next match, Scott Hall announces that Dusty Rhodes is now part of the nWo, and that Louie Spicolli is also wanting to be part of the nWo.
Juventud Guerrera beats Louie Spicolli by disqualification. During the match, "Macho Man" Randy Savage is seen exiting a car and angrily heading into the building. He then runs into the ring and hits Juventud Guerrera with a piledriver before calling out Lex Luger. Louie Spicolli hits Juventud Guerrera with a Death Valley Driver as Savage says "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, Scott Hall and Kevin Nash are the only reason Luger beat him at Souled Out. He tells the four of them he doesn't want their help as he says he wants Luger in a no-disqualification match. Spicolli interrupts Savage, which leads to Savage tossing him out of the ring. Instead of getting Luger, he gets The New World Order. Bischoff tries to talk Savage down, but Savage says Nash, Bischoff and Hall don't care about his loss to Luger and tells Hogan he makes him sick. Hogan tells Savage that if he's party of the family, he's got to play the whole game. He says they may have differences of opinion, but the nWo loves each other and they're a family. He says that Savage wasn't doing very well and that he "wasn't exactly leading the dance with Flexy Lexy." Hogan says that they came down to the ring, feeling their physical preference would be enough to perk him back up. Hogan then tells Savage that if he doesn't want the nWo helping him on his way to the top, he is on his own. Savage says he's fine with that, and says the match wasn't over, that the nWo weren't well-coordinated when they showed up and that Hogan was doing a lot better when he had the gold around his waist. Hogan insists he beat Sting twice, and that he is responsible for the success of professional wrestling. He says that he will have the World title in February and Sting will be stung. Bischoff has to keep Hogan and Savage from tearing each other apart, and Savage leaves the ring to grab a steel chair. Hogan says that if Savage, he'd better work it out. Savage tells Hogan he'll take care of Luger, and tells Hogan to take care of Sting to bring the World title back in the family. Hogan then says they might as well take care of their own, individual selves, and tells Savage he's coasting on his own.
We return to the Nitro Party at Chattanooga, Tennessee, where everyone does the limbo at the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity house at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Daniel Hunt is the lucky player of "Pin The Tail on the Nitro Girl" while another guy has his Sting costume judged by The Nitro Girls.
Raven beats Mortis after ducking a chair shot from Mortis and hitting the Evenflow DDT. During the match, James Vandenberg tosses a chair to Mortis and distracts the referee from the ring apron to allow for the chair shot, but the chair shot attempt does not work.
Diamond Dallas Page retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Wrath after DDP whips Wrath into Mortis to stop an interference attempt just before the Diamond Cutter. Wrath his Mortis with the Death Penalty after the match, then chases Vandenberg out of the ring as pyrotechnics signal the start of the third hour.
Mike Tenay interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart. Bret says his match against "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair at Souled Out was a tough match, and thanks Flair for giving him a great match against a great wrestler. He says that Flair's quote "To be the man, you've got to beat the man" isn't necessarily true, as Flair will always be "the man." He says that whatever "Rowdy" Roddy Piper decides about the WCW World Heavyweight Championship is cool with him, as he has come to WCW to become the WCW World Heavyweight Champion. He doesn't care who wins between "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Sting, as he will prove to everybody that sooner or later, he will be the best WCW champion that the company has ever had.
We return to the Nitro Party at Chattanooga, Tennessee, where "Mean" Gene Okerlund does his own WCW-ized version of Scott Hall's survey before we see another performance by The Nitro Girls.
Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship by disqualification after Van Hammer knocks Booker T off the top rope. Raven's Flock attacks Booker T, then Ric Martel shows up and fights off everyone in Raven's Flock (Billy Kidman, Sick Boy, Lodi, Scotty Riggs, Van Hammer) before confronting Saturn, who wisely leaves the ring after smiling at Martel.
Mike Tenay interviews Chris Jericho. Once again, Jericho shows up wearing a Rey Mysterio Jr. shirt. Jericho says he will use the steel utility box he found in his match against Rey to carry the Cruiserweight title in, and dedicates the title victory to himself the fans and Rey, who is now out with a torn ACL. He hopes that an injury like that never happens to Rey again, and pretends to cry as he dedicates his title victory for all the people who have stood behind him before teling Rey to keep everyone update on his injury as nobody wants him back quicker and faster than him. He then says he is wearing the Rey Mysterio Jr. shirt as tribute as he stands before everyone as hero, role model and champion.
The British Bulldog - now going by Davey Boy Smith - beats Steve "Mongo" McMichael.
Ray Traylor beats Kevin Nash by disqualification after Kevin Nash throws hot coffee in his face, hits him with a low blow and puts him in the Jackknife Power Bomb. After the match, referees, officials and Ted DiBiase check on Ray Traylor. Nash leaves the ring and allows head of WCW security Doug Dellinger arrest him, saying "Get this on tape! I got a case!" and repeatedly chanting "Attica!" as he is escorted out of the arena.
Before the next match, Hall says he exposed "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko at Souled Out, saying Zbyszko has zero wrestling talent and that he should wander into the tar pit with the rest of the dinosaurs. Doug Dellinger and WCW security have to stop Zbyszko from getting in the ring with Hall again. After the break, it is announced that Zbyszko has been escorted out of the arena.
Lex Luger beats Scott Hall by disqualification after "Macho Man" Randy Savage attacks Luger. Savage then hits Luger in the back with a steel chair, and referee Randy Anderson takes the chair away as he escapes from the ring. Savage tosses Hall out of the ring, then hits Luger with top rope elbow drops until Sting drops down from the rafters and kicks Savage off the top rope. Stinger hits Savage with two Stinger Splashes before putting him in the Scorpion Death Lock. Hall returns with "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, and the two fo them taunt Savage, refusing to help him. Sting then takes Savage out of the Scorpion Death Lock and eyes Hogan to end the show.
Lex Luger says he was disgusted, but not surprised, by what Kevin Nash did to The Giant at Souled Out. He says that every time the nWo stoops to an all-time low when they get into the ring. If nWo is playing for keeps, then so is WCW.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund is live in Chattanooga, Tennessee at with the Nitro Girls at the University of Tennessee-Chatanooga's Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity house, the site of the first Nitro Party grand prize winner.
Bill Goldberg beats Brad Armstrong.
Diamond Dallas Page says the way Kevin Nash dropped The Giant at Souled Out "gave [him] goosepimples" and "wasn't right."
Mike Tenay interviews WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon. Dillon talks about "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson's sudden career-ending injury and how it has caused him to review the rules, as each generation of wrestlers is getting bigger, stronger and faster. He wishes he could provide an update on The Giant, but people close to him are tight-lipped and results from tests have not come back yet and the prognosis does not look good. Nevertheless, it is time for WCW to take action, and from here on out, the Jackknife Power Bomb or any variation of it is now barred from being used, not just by Kevin Nash, but by anybody. Anyone caught using it or a variation will be suspended and severely fined. If Kevin Nash does it again, Nash will be not only be suspended and fined, but also escorted out of the building and WCW will explore the possibility of criminal prosecution.
Konnan beats Jerry Flynn.
We see "Mean" Gene Okerlund with The Nitro Girls and grand prize winner Brandon, who says he did the Nitro party during the last rush week and is now having this party on the current rush. He says he didn't know if they would win it or not, but they sent the video anyway and here they are.
Mike Tenay interviews Steve "Mongo" McMichaels, who says he is disgusted with what's going on right now, but says "you haven't done thin' yet until you've kicked some butt in the WCW." He can't wait to get knee-deep with some competition. All of a sudden, a guy in black shows up, and it is none other than The British Bulldog, fresh from The World Wrestling Federation. He tells Mongo he can clap all he wants, but he's here in WCW looking for a big bone to chew on and that Mongo could be that bone. Mongo tells him to go the back and get ready for a match so he can teach him new tricks. Bulldog accepts his challenge.
Buff Bagwell beats Rick Steiner by disqualification after Scott Steiner shows up, beats up Vincent and tosses him into the ring. Scott Steiner then puts his hands on the referee.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.
Kevin Nash - with a cup, presumably of coffee - and Eric Bischoff show up. Bischoff proclaims that what was supposed to be a joyous occasion for Nash is a sad one, as Nash has been singled out by WCW Executive Committee Chairman. Nash says he has been watching the show from the back, and says that The Giant gave him everything he had and that The Giant told him "I can't go anymore." Being the sportsman that he is, he decided The Giant "needed a little stimuli" and hit him with the pot of coffee. He compares The Giant going down to Old Yeller, and then brags about dropping him on his head during the Jackknife Power Bomb. He asks that from this day forward, he wants to be known as "Big Sexy The Giant Killer," and if anyone wants to send fan mail, they can send it to the fan down by the river.
Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart beats Wayne Bloom.
Mike Tenay interviews Ray Traylor. Traylor says the nWo - and Kevin Nash - think they're better than everyone else, but says the fans are the true power of wrestling, not the nWo. He says Nash showed his true power at Souled Out when he put The Giant out, and while others may be afraid of Nash, he is not. Traylor says he is itching for a fight tonight, and challenges him to a match.
Psychosis beats Chavo Guerrero Jr.
Before the next match, Scott Hall announces that Dusty Rhodes is now part of the nWo, and that Louie Spicolli is also wanting to be part of the nWo.
Juventud Guerrera beats Louie Spicolli by disqualification. During the match, "Macho Man" Randy Savage is seen exiting a car and angrily heading into the building. He then runs into the ring and hits Juventud Guerrera with a piledriver before calling out Lex Luger. Louie Spicolli hits Juventud Guerrera with a Death Valley Driver as Savage says "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, Scott Hall and Kevin Nash are the only reason Luger beat him at Souled Out. He tells the four of them he doesn't want their help as he says he wants Luger in a no-disqualification match. Spicolli interrupts Savage, which leads to Savage tossing him out of the ring. Instead of getting Luger, he gets The New World Order. Bischoff tries to talk Savage down, but Savage says Nash, Bischoff and Hall don't care about his loss to Luger and tells Hogan he makes him sick. Hogan tells Savage that if he's party of the family, he's got to play the whole game. He says they may have differences of opinion, but the nWo loves each other and they're a family. He says that Savage wasn't doing very well and that he "wasn't exactly leading the dance with Flexy Lexy." Hogan says that they came down to the ring, feeling their physical preference would be enough to perk him back up. Hogan then tells Savage that if he doesn't want the nWo helping him on his way to the top, he is on his own. Savage says he's fine with that, and says the match wasn't over, that the nWo weren't well-coordinated when they showed up and that Hogan was doing a lot better when he had the gold around his waist. Hogan insists he beat Sting twice, and that he is responsible for the success of professional wrestling. He says that he will have the World title in February and Sting will be stung. Bischoff has to keep Hogan and Savage from tearing each other apart, and Savage leaves the ring to grab a steel chair. Hogan says that if Savage, he'd better work it out. Savage tells Hogan he'll take care of Luger, and tells Hogan to take care of Sting to bring the World title back in the family. Hogan then says they might as well take care of their own, individual selves, and tells Savage he's coasting on his own.
We return to the Nitro Party at Chattanooga, Tennessee, where everyone does the limbo at the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity house at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Daniel Hunt is the lucky player of "Pin The Tail on the Nitro Girl" while another guy has his Sting costume judged by The Nitro Girls.
Raven beats Mortis after ducking a chair shot from Mortis and hitting the Evenflow DDT. During the match, James Vandenberg tosses a chair to Mortis and distracts the referee from the ring apron to allow for the chair shot, but the chair shot attempt does not work.
Diamond Dallas Page retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Wrath after DDP whips Wrath into Mortis to stop an interference attempt just before the Diamond Cutter. Wrath his Mortis with the Death Penalty after the match, then chases Vandenberg out of the ring as pyrotechnics signal the start of the third hour.
Mike Tenay interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart. Bret says his match against "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair at Souled Out was a tough match, and thanks Flair for giving him a great match against a great wrestler. He says that Flair's quote "To be the man, you've got to beat the man" isn't necessarily true, as Flair will always be "the man." He says that whatever "Rowdy" Roddy Piper decides about the WCW World Heavyweight Championship is cool with him, as he has come to WCW to become the WCW World Heavyweight Champion. He doesn't care who wins between "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Sting, as he will prove to everybody that sooner or later, he will be the best WCW champion that the company has ever had.
We return to the Nitro Party at Chattanooga, Tennessee, where "Mean" Gene Okerlund does his own WCW-ized version of Scott Hall's survey before we see another performance by The Nitro Girls.
Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship by disqualification after Van Hammer knocks Booker T off the top rope. Raven's Flock attacks Booker T, then Ric Martel shows up and fights off everyone in Raven's Flock (Billy Kidman, Sick Boy, Lodi, Scotty Riggs, Van Hammer) before confronting Saturn, who wisely leaves the ring after smiling at Martel.
Mike Tenay interviews Chris Jericho. Once again, Jericho shows up wearing a Rey Mysterio Jr. shirt. Jericho says he will use the steel utility box he found in his match against Rey to carry the Cruiserweight title in, and dedicates the title victory to himself the fans and Rey, who is now out with a torn ACL. He hopes that an injury like that never happens to Rey again, and pretends to cry as he dedicates his title victory for all the people who have stood behind him before teling Rey to keep everyone update on his injury as nobody wants him back quicker and faster than him. He then says he is wearing the Rey Mysterio Jr. shirt as tribute as he stands before everyone as hero, role model and champion.
The British Bulldog - now going by Davey Boy Smith - beats Steve "Mongo" McMichael.
Ray Traylor beats Kevin Nash by disqualification after Kevin Nash throws hot coffee in his face, hits him with a low blow and puts him in the Jackknife Power Bomb. After the match, referees, officials and Ted DiBiase check on Ray Traylor. Nash leaves the ring and allows head of WCW security Doug Dellinger arrest him, saying "Get this on tape! I got a case!" and repeatedly chanting "Attica!" as he is escorted out of the arena.
Before the next match, Hall says he exposed "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko at Souled Out, saying Zbyszko has zero wrestling talent and that he should wander into the tar pit with the rest of the dinosaurs. Doug Dellinger and WCW security have to stop Zbyszko from getting in the ring with Hall again. After the break, it is announced that Zbyszko has been escorted out of the arena.
Lex Luger beats Scott Hall by disqualification after "Macho Man" Randy Savage attacks Luger. Savage then hits Luger in the back with a steel chair, and referee Randy Anderson takes the chair away as he escapes from the ring. Savage tosses Hall out of the ring, then hits Luger with top rope elbow drops until Sting drops down from the rafters and kicks Savage off the top rope. Stinger hits Savage with two Stinger Splashes before putting him in the Scorpion Death Lock. Hall returns with "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, and the two fo them taunt Savage, refusing to help him. Sting then takes Savage out of the Scorpion Death Lock and eyes Hogan to end the show.
Raw Deal - Raw recap for January 26, 1998
At the start of the show, it is announced that "Iron" Mike Tyson was scheduled to be special guest referee at WrestleMania 14 before wanting to fight "Stone Cold" Steve Austin following the events of last week.
Before the next match, "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock brings back-up in the form of Ahmed Johnson and The Disciples of Apocalypse (Chainz, Skull, 8-Ball).
"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock beats "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry by disqualification after the rest of The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, "The Rock" Rocky Maivia) interferes. Ahmed Johnson and The Disciples of Apocalypse (Chainz, Skull, 8-Ball) immediately rush in to even the numbers game, and they and Shamrock end up standing tall after the match.
We see never-before-seen footage of what happened after Royal Rumble went off the air. The Undertaker's casket was broken open by WWF officials, but it is revealed that The Undertaker's body has mysteriously vanished.
We see pre-recorded comments from Barry Windham, now without his Blackjacks mustache, who says he was the best NWA champion ever and that he was tired of being a clown and having Yosemite Sam as a tag team partner. He then says that it is time for some real wrestling. Jeff Jarrett says that he himself will be the man to lead the NWA into the 21st century.
Jim Cornette guests on commentary for the next match.
Barry Windham and Jeff Jarrett beat The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) after Windham hits Animal in the back with Jim Cornette's tennis racket while the referee is preoccupied with Jarrett and Hawk outside of the ring.
"Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley stands around with his pants down while Chyna and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels comically censor him with the European and WWF Championships.
In the locker room, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley tells Owen Hart that if he wants the best, he's got him like he's never seen him before. He may not 100%, but even at 50%, he is more man than Owen can ever hope to be and that he will flush the toilet one last time to "that cesspool in the South where you belong." "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels says he's a role model and says it takes one bad apple to spoil everything, and that bad apple is "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Shawn is considering foregoing his title defense at WrestleMania 14 so that "Iron" Mike Tyson and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin can duke it out to see who's the baddest man on the planet. Triple H says the only problem with that plan is that this is WrestleMania 14, and that he has to be there. Shawn says there has to be something he can do something to contribute to at WrestleMania, then JShawn removes his jacket to reveal he is wearing a referee's shirt underneath. After Chyna whispers into his ear, Shawn realizes he can be the referee for that match, considering he's done it before at SummerSlam.
Luna Vachon and The Artist Formerly Known as Goldust show up dressed like Vader before the next match.
The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust vs. Vader ends when Kane and Paul Bearer show up and Vader fights Kane off. Vader knocks Goldust off the apron, but Kane grabs Vader and somehow manages to put him in the Tombstone Piledriver.
We see footage from earlier today of Mick Foley and Terry Funk talking about their personas as well as The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn).
The intro to War Zone plays to signal the start of the second hour.
Before the next match, The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) show up wearing baseball catcher's vests and helmets as they make fun of Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie will promising to retain the WWF Tag Team Championships.
The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) retain the WWF Tag Team Championships by disqualification against Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie after excessive weapons usage. The referee is put in the Mandible Claw by Cactus Jack, and chairs are draped on top of Road Dog before Chainsaw Charlie hits him with a moonsault.
We see a video package of Taka Michinoku.
The Honky Tonk Man is guest ring announcer for the next match.
Pantera gets an upset victory against "Too Sexy" Brian Christopher in a Light Heavyweight Division match. Jerry "The King" Lawler, promising to shake hands with the winner of the match before it began, begrudgingly heads to the ring to shake hands with Pantera. Pantera prepares to shake almost as soon as Lawler extends his hands, then Lawler attacks him.
Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie says their match with The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) was fun. D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid' Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) shows up, but it's just a distraction for The New Age Outlwas to attack Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie from behind. Officials show up to restore order.
The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) beat The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre), then The Quebecers go on the attack after the match as referees try to stop the brawling.
Before the next match, The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust and Luna Vachon show up dressed like "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Chyna respectively, with Goldust being dubbed "Hunterdust" almost immediately. The European Championship Luna is carrying looks legit, however. Goldust pulls off his Triple H wig short after the beginning of the match.
Owen Hart beats The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust. After the match, D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid' Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) shows up on the TitanTron and makes fun of Owen Hart for facing Goldust in a match while mocking the Hart family. WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter shows up and admits "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley pulled a good one on him and convinced him that Goldust was him. Slaughter even goes so far as to say he was so convinced that he has to made a judgement call. Since Owen had a sanctioned match for the European Championship and that Slaughter is their commissioner, not only does Owen Hart get a victory against Triple H, but he also wins the European Championship. D-Generation X is livid.
Don King says that last we almost saw "Iron" Mike Tyson and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin go at it, and the hostility was so thick you could cut it with a knife. He announces that Tyson cannot fight Austin as per the Nevada State Athletic Commission, but says that he and Vince will come to an agreement on something for WrestleMania 14 that brings Tyson and Austin together without breaking the rules of the state Athletic Commission.
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up. He says last week really pissed him off, as "Iron" Mike Tyson pushed him in front of the world and thought he would get away without payback. Austin tells Tyson he will find out firsthand not to mess with him, as he doesn't care if he is a boxer and he wants a piece of him. Austin tells Tyson he'll beat him up in either of their backyards or anybody else's backyard, and tells him he'll give him his contact information so he can decide what he wants to do. He then threatens to knock his gold tooth out and make it into a necklace. He admits that Don King has said Tyson can't be kept from making a living, and admits that getting his ass kicked by "Stone Cold" Steve Austin isn't much of a living. Austin tells Tyson that he'll be in Houston, Texas on February 15th, and dares him to show up so they can make it official and he can knock him out.
Before the next match, "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock brings back-up in the form of Ahmed Johnson and The Disciples of Apocalypse (Chainz, Skull, 8-Ball).
"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock beats "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry by disqualification after the rest of The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, "The Rock" Rocky Maivia) interferes. Ahmed Johnson and The Disciples of Apocalypse (Chainz, Skull, 8-Ball) immediately rush in to even the numbers game, and they and Shamrock end up standing tall after the match.
We see never-before-seen footage of what happened after Royal Rumble went off the air. The Undertaker's casket was broken open by WWF officials, but it is revealed that The Undertaker's body has mysteriously vanished.
We see pre-recorded comments from Barry Windham, now without his Blackjacks mustache, who says he was the best NWA champion ever and that he was tired of being a clown and having Yosemite Sam as a tag team partner. He then says that it is time for some real wrestling. Jeff Jarrett says that he himself will be the man to lead the NWA into the 21st century.
Jim Cornette guests on commentary for the next match.
Barry Windham and Jeff Jarrett beat The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) after Windham hits Animal in the back with Jim Cornette's tennis racket while the referee is preoccupied with Jarrett and Hawk outside of the ring.
"Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley stands around with his pants down while Chyna and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels comically censor him with the European and WWF Championships.
In the locker room, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley tells Owen Hart that if he wants the best, he's got him like he's never seen him before. He may not 100%, but even at 50%, he is more man than Owen can ever hope to be and that he will flush the toilet one last time to "that cesspool in the South where you belong." "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels says he's a role model and says it takes one bad apple to spoil everything, and that bad apple is "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Shawn is considering foregoing his title defense at WrestleMania 14 so that "Iron" Mike Tyson and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin can duke it out to see who's the baddest man on the planet. Triple H says the only problem with that plan is that this is WrestleMania 14, and that he has to be there. Shawn says there has to be something he can do something to contribute to at WrestleMania, then JShawn removes his jacket to reveal he is wearing a referee's shirt underneath. After Chyna whispers into his ear, Shawn realizes he can be the referee for that match, considering he's done it before at SummerSlam.
Luna Vachon and The Artist Formerly Known as Goldust show up dressed like Vader before the next match.
The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust vs. Vader ends when Kane and Paul Bearer show up and Vader fights Kane off. Vader knocks Goldust off the apron, but Kane grabs Vader and somehow manages to put him in the Tombstone Piledriver.
We see footage from earlier today of Mick Foley and Terry Funk talking about their personas as well as The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn).
The intro to War Zone plays to signal the start of the second hour.
Before the next match, The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) show up wearing baseball catcher's vests and helmets as they make fun of Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie will promising to retain the WWF Tag Team Championships.
The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) retain the WWF Tag Team Championships by disqualification against Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie after excessive weapons usage. The referee is put in the Mandible Claw by Cactus Jack, and chairs are draped on top of Road Dog before Chainsaw Charlie hits him with a moonsault.
We see a video package of Taka Michinoku.
The Honky Tonk Man is guest ring announcer for the next match.
Pantera gets an upset victory against "Too Sexy" Brian Christopher in a Light Heavyweight Division match. Jerry "The King" Lawler, promising to shake hands with the winner of the match before it began, begrudgingly heads to the ring to shake hands with Pantera. Pantera prepares to shake almost as soon as Lawler extends his hands, then Lawler attacks him.
Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie says their match with The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) was fun. D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid' Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) shows up, but it's just a distraction for The New Age Outlwas to attack Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie from behind. Officials show up to restore order.
The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) beat The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre), then The Quebecers go on the attack after the match as referees try to stop the brawling.
Before the next match, The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust and Luna Vachon show up dressed like "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Chyna respectively, with Goldust being dubbed "Hunterdust" almost immediately. The European Championship Luna is carrying looks legit, however. Goldust pulls off his Triple H wig short after the beginning of the match.
Owen Hart beats The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust. After the match, D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid' Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) shows up on the TitanTron and makes fun of Owen Hart for facing Goldust in a match while mocking the Hart family. WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter shows up and admits "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley pulled a good one on him and convinced him that Goldust was him. Slaughter even goes so far as to say he was so convinced that he has to made a judgement call. Since Owen had a sanctioned match for the European Championship and that Slaughter is their commissioner, not only does Owen Hart get a victory against Triple H, but he also wins the European Championship. D-Generation X is livid.
Don King says that last we almost saw "Iron" Mike Tyson and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin go at it, and the hostility was so thick you could cut it with a knife. He announces that Tyson cannot fight Austin as per the Nevada State Athletic Commission, but says that he and Vince will come to an agreement on something for WrestleMania 14 that brings Tyson and Austin together without breaking the rules of the state Athletic Commission.
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up. He says last week really pissed him off, as "Iron" Mike Tyson pushed him in front of the world and thought he would get away without payback. Austin tells Tyson he will find out firsthand not to mess with him, as he doesn't care if he is a boxer and he wants a piece of him. Austin tells Tyson he'll beat him up in either of their backyards or anybody else's backyard, and tells him he'll give him his contact information so he can decide what he wants to do. He then threatens to knock his gold tooth out and make it into a necklace. He admits that Don King has said Tyson can't be kept from making a living, and admits that getting his ass kicked by "Stone Cold" Steve Austin isn't much of a living. Austin tells Tyson that he'll be in Houston, Texas on February 15th, and dares him to show up so they can make it official and he can knock him out.
Saturday, January 24, 1998
Vince's Got A Shotgun - Shotgun Saturday Night recap for January 24, 1998
In loving memory of Bobo Brazil, 1925 - 1998.
Max Mini beats El Torito with a victory roll.
"The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman beats Bob Bradley by submission.
WrestleMania 14 is nine weeks away!
Pantera beats Chilango in a Light Heavyweight Division Match. After the match, "Too Sexy" Brian Christopher runs into the ring and attacks Pantera from behind before taking the boots to him.
"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry beats The Black Phantom. During the match, it is announced that the latest information on the situation between "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and "Iron" Mike Tyson can be heard on the WWF Superstar Line.
The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) beat The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) by disqualification after Blackjack Windham interferes. During the match, Jim Cornette smacks Road Warrior Animal in the back with his tennis racket, but does not get caught.
Max Mini beats El Torito with a victory roll.
"The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman beats Bob Bradley by submission.
WrestleMania 14 is nine weeks away!
Pantera beats Chilango in a Light Heavyweight Division Match. After the match, "Too Sexy" Brian Christopher runs into the ring and attacks Pantera from behind before taking the boots to him.
"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry beats The Black Phantom. During the match, it is announced that the latest information on the situation between "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and "Iron" Mike Tyson can be heard on the WWF Superstar Line.
The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) beat The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) by disqualification after Blackjack Windham interferes. During the match, Jim Cornette smacks Road Warrior Animal in the back with his tennis racket, but does not get caught.
Souled Out 1998 - The Results
Mike Tenay guests on commentary for the next match.
Juventud Guerrera, Super Calo, Lizmark Jr. and Chavo Guerrero Jr. beats La Parka, Psychosis, Silver King and El Dandy. After the match, La Parka hits everyone else involved in the match with a steel chair before dancing on top of it.
On January 31st, only on WCWwrestling.com for only $7.95, WCW and nWo present Boston Brawl!
"Mean" Gene Okerlund mentions that some prominent names in wrestling are in the back tonight, and that and the results of tonight's show are on the WCW Hotline later tonight.
Before the next match, it is announced that Raven must wrestle, and that Raven's Flock (Kidman, Lodi, Sick Boy, Scotty Riggs, Van Hammer) is banned from ringside. It is noted that Saturn is absent. Raven says that once again, society has tried to make him conform to its rules, and left him all alone. He's been left alone before for weeks at a time as a child, and was friendless all through school and doesn't need anyone. He tells "The Crippler" Chris Benoit he doesn't feel his pain, instead, he'll feast on it.
"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Raven in an anything goes match with the Crippler Crossface. Raven smiles and laughs before he passes out from the hold. After the match, Kidman shows up and tries to attack Benoit from up top, but Dean Malenko rushes in and stops him before putting him in the Texas Cloverleaf. This leads to the rest of Raven's Flock (Lodi, Scotty Riggs, Van Hammer, Sick Boy, Sick Boy) attacks Malenko, and Benoit takes Raven out of the Crippler Crossface to help Malenko out as Van Hammer carries Raven out to the back. Benoit and Malenko give each other a look of respect, then Malenko leaves.
Chris Jericho shows up in a Rey Mysterio Jr. shirt before the next match, and Mike Tenay guests on commentary.
Chris Jericho beats Rey Mysterio Jr. to win the WCW Cruiserweight Championship after reversing a top rope hurricanrana into the Lion Tamer.. After the match, Jericho says the greatest moment in his life and says that the people like him. The crowd continues to boo him, then attacks Rey's injured leg and tearing the brace off to give them a reason to boo. He then chains Rey's injured leg to the steel steps before taking a steel box from underneath the ring and ramming it straight into Rey's kneecap. Jericho keeps apologizing as he heads to the back, and two referees have to carry Rey to the back.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon, who says that he has consulted outside sources, including former Interim Commissioner "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, who has had his respect for many years. Piper is then introduced to the ring, marking his first appearance since Halloween Havoc. Piper says that when things get tough, he is the independent counsel. He knows he was the mind behind Starrcade's match between Sting and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, and says it's time to make some decisions on this match that will stick. Piper says he knows Hogan knows how to "slip and slide" and keep the World title, and says he has Sting up in the rafters and dropping down when he wants to. He also says that Scott Hall has a legitimate beef as well as Eric Bischoff stirring the pot. Piper says they will not be sparing the rod, and asks that Sting be brought out to the ring. Sting shows up, then asks that Hogan and Scott Hall come to the ring, which they do along with Eric Bischoff. Piper says that Scott Hall deserves his World title shot from winning World War 3, as he respects Hall for what he has done. Since there is no World Heavyweight Champion, however, Hall will have to wait until SuperBrawl to get his shot. Piper then says he can understand where Hogan is coming from, but he is not simply going to hand him the belt. He announces that Sting and Hogan will have a rematch for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship at SuperBrawl until they find out who the real World champion is. Hogan demands he be given the belt back, but Sting stops Hogan before he can place a hand on Piper. Scott Hall walks away the moment Hogan needs him, and Hogan and Bischoff retreat before telling Hogan that since he likes to say that tradition bites, tradition just bit him in the butt.
Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against Rick Martel. Martel takes the title from the referee, then personally ahnds it to him. Booker T shakes his hand in return, and as Booker T leaves, Saturn of Raven's Flock finally shows up and attacks Martel from behind.
Before the next match, Scott Hall comes out with Louie Spicolli, while "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko heads to the ring with Dusty Rhodes, who leaves the commentary table to stand in Zbyszko's corner.
"The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko beats Scott Hall by disqualification. Louie Spicolli tries to interfere in the match, but Dusty Rhodes his Spicolli with the Bionic Elbow. He then goes for Scott Hall, but Scott Hall ducks out of the way and Dusty nails Zbyszko instead. Scott Hall then points at Dusty, who removes his denim button-down shirt to reveal an nWo shirt underneath. Hall, Spicolli and Dusty then hit Zbyszko with elbows after the match.
The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) and Ray Traylor beat Vicious and Delicious (Scott Norton and Buff Bagwell) and Konnan. Bagwell and Scott Steiner have words after the match, and Ted DiBiase and Ray Traylor chastise Scott for not wanting to be a team player.
Kevin Nash beats The Giant after Eric Bischoff gets on the apron to distract The Giant, allowing "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan to pass Nash a pot of hot coffee. The Giant choke slams Bischoff, but as the referee checks on The Giant, Nash tosses the pot of hot coffee into The Giant's face, allowing him to hit the Jackknife Power Bomb, drop The Giant on the back of his head and neck and get the win.
It is announced that "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Sting will square off for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship at SuperBrawl VIII, which will take place live on pay-per-view on February 22nd.
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart beats "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair with the Sharpshooter in his WCW debut.
Lex Luger beats "Macho Man" Randy Savage with the Torture Rack. During the match, it is announced that Rey Mysterio Jr.'s left knee has been injured. Also during the match, Scott Hall shows up with a steel chair along with "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan who is trying to stop him, and is about to hit Savage with it when Luger sends Savage into Hall prior to the Torture Rack. After the match, Luger is attacked by the New World Order, but Sting rushes into the ring and fights them all off. Sting puts Hogan in the Scorpion Death Lock while Luger puts Kevin Nash in the Torture Rack to end the show.
Juventud Guerrera, Super Calo, Lizmark Jr. and Chavo Guerrero Jr. beats La Parka, Psychosis, Silver King and El Dandy. After the match, La Parka hits everyone else involved in the match with a steel chair before dancing on top of it.
On January 31st, only on WCWwrestling.com for only $7.95, WCW and nWo present Boston Brawl!
"Mean" Gene Okerlund mentions that some prominent names in wrestling are in the back tonight, and that and the results of tonight's show are on the WCW Hotline later tonight.
Before the next match, it is announced that Raven must wrestle, and that Raven's Flock (Kidman, Lodi, Sick Boy, Scotty Riggs, Van Hammer) is banned from ringside. It is noted that Saturn is absent. Raven says that once again, society has tried to make him conform to its rules, and left him all alone. He's been left alone before for weeks at a time as a child, and was friendless all through school and doesn't need anyone. He tells "The Crippler" Chris Benoit he doesn't feel his pain, instead, he'll feast on it.
"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Raven in an anything goes match with the Crippler Crossface. Raven smiles and laughs before he passes out from the hold. After the match, Kidman shows up and tries to attack Benoit from up top, but Dean Malenko rushes in and stops him before putting him in the Texas Cloverleaf. This leads to the rest of Raven's Flock (Lodi, Scotty Riggs, Van Hammer, Sick Boy, Sick Boy) attacks Malenko, and Benoit takes Raven out of the Crippler Crossface to help Malenko out as Van Hammer carries Raven out to the back. Benoit and Malenko give each other a look of respect, then Malenko leaves.
Chris Jericho shows up in a Rey Mysterio Jr. shirt before the next match, and Mike Tenay guests on commentary.
Chris Jericho beats Rey Mysterio Jr. to win the WCW Cruiserweight Championship after reversing a top rope hurricanrana into the Lion Tamer.. After the match, Jericho says the greatest moment in his life and says that the people like him. The crowd continues to boo him, then attacks Rey's injured leg and tearing the brace off to give them a reason to boo. He then chains Rey's injured leg to the steel steps before taking a steel box from underneath the ring and ramming it straight into Rey's kneecap. Jericho keeps apologizing as he heads to the back, and two referees have to carry Rey to the back.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon, who says that he has consulted outside sources, including former Interim Commissioner "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, who has had his respect for many years. Piper is then introduced to the ring, marking his first appearance since Halloween Havoc. Piper says that when things get tough, he is the independent counsel. He knows he was the mind behind Starrcade's match between Sting and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, and says it's time to make some decisions on this match that will stick. Piper says he knows Hogan knows how to "slip and slide" and keep the World title, and says he has Sting up in the rafters and dropping down when he wants to. He also says that Scott Hall has a legitimate beef as well as Eric Bischoff stirring the pot. Piper says they will not be sparing the rod, and asks that Sting be brought out to the ring. Sting shows up, then asks that Hogan and Scott Hall come to the ring, which they do along with Eric Bischoff. Piper says that Scott Hall deserves his World title shot from winning World War 3, as he respects Hall for what he has done. Since there is no World Heavyweight Champion, however, Hall will have to wait until SuperBrawl to get his shot. Piper then says he can understand where Hogan is coming from, but he is not simply going to hand him the belt. He announces that Sting and Hogan will have a rematch for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship at SuperBrawl until they find out who the real World champion is. Hogan demands he be given the belt back, but Sting stops Hogan before he can place a hand on Piper. Scott Hall walks away the moment Hogan needs him, and Hogan and Bischoff retreat before telling Hogan that since he likes to say that tradition bites, tradition just bit him in the butt.
Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against Rick Martel. Martel takes the title from the referee, then personally ahnds it to him. Booker T shakes his hand in return, and as Booker T leaves, Saturn of Raven's Flock finally shows up and attacks Martel from behind.
Before the next match, Scott Hall comes out with Louie Spicolli, while "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko heads to the ring with Dusty Rhodes, who leaves the commentary table to stand in Zbyszko's corner.
"The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko beats Scott Hall by disqualification. Louie Spicolli tries to interfere in the match, but Dusty Rhodes his Spicolli with the Bionic Elbow. He then goes for Scott Hall, but Scott Hall ducks out of the way and Dusty nails Zbyszko instead. Scott Hall then points at Dusty, who removes his denim button-down shirt to reveal an nWo shirt underneath. Hall, Spicolli and Dusty then hit Zbyszko with elbows after the match.
The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) and Ray Traylor beat Vicious and Delicious (Scott Norton and Buff Bagwell) and Konnan. Bagwell and Scott Steiner have words after the match, and Ted DiBiase and Ray Traylor chastise Scott for not wanting to be a team player.
Kevin Nash beats The Giant after Eric Bischoff gets on the apron to distract The Giant, allowing "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan to pass Nash a pot of hot coffee. The Giant choke slams Bischoff, but as the referee checks on The Giant, Nash tosses the pot of hot coffee into The Giant's face, allowing him to hit the Jackknife Power Bomb, drop The Giant on the back of his head and neck and get the win.
It is announced that "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Sting will square off for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship at SuperBrawl VIII, which will take place live on pay-per-view on February 22nd.
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart beats "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair with the Sharpshooter in his WCW debut.
Lex Luger beats "Macho Man" Randy Savage with the Torture Rack. During the match, it is announced that Rey Mysterio Jr.'s left knee has been injured. Also during the match, Scott Hall shows up with a steel chair along with "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan who is trying to stop him, and is about to hit Savage with it when Luger sends Savage into Hall prior to the Torture Rack. After the match, Luger is attacked by the New World Order, but Sting rushes into the ring and fights them all off. Sting puts Hogan in the Scorpion Death Lock while Luger puts Kevin Nash in the Torture Rack to end the show.
Thursday, January 22, 1998
Thunderstruck - Thunder recap for January 22, 1998
It is announced that at Souled Out, an announcement will be coming determining the future of the vacated WCW World Heavyweight Championship, and that "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, Sting and Scott Hall are expected to be at the event for the announcement.
Scott Steiner beats Konnan by disqualification when Buff Bagwell and Scott Norton attack Scott Steiner. Rick Steiner and Ray Traylor show up to help even the odds, and Scott Steiner is able to clean house. Afterwards, Scott Steiner and Buff Bagwell have an impromptu pose-off.
Kevin Nash shows up. He says that it is nice to be loved in Huntsville, Alabama, then says that within the next hour-and-a-half, he will be $1.5 million dollars richer. He then tells everyone to stay tuned, as he has some tricks up his sleeve and that The Giant is going to snap, as he wants him worse than "a lap dance after twenty years at sea," and he has had "a little bit too much coffee." Nash addresses any supposed fear of The Giant he has by saying The Giant is sadly mistaken if he thinks he fears him, then says there are two kinds of torture: physical torture, which The Giant will receive at Souled Out, and psychological torture, which The Giant has taken from Nash in the last couple of weeks. Nash then says he will head to the back and figure out how to spend his money, because The Giant will fold and he is a rich man.
Mike Tenay guests on commentary for the next match.
Chavo Guerrero Jr. and Super Calo beat La Parka and Silver King. During the match, Raven shows up and makes his way to the front row on his own. After the match, La Parka smacks Chavo and Super Calo in the back with his steel chair, then Juventud Guerrera and Lizmark Jr. get in the ring and fight La Parka and Silver King. El Dandy and Psychosis then run in, and everybody in the ring then brawls with one another.
We almost hear from referee Nick Patrick, but Rick Martel shows up. Martel is harassed by Billy Kidman, who calls him a stooge, and he is eventually attacked from behind by Perry Saturn. Saturn and Kidman put Martel through one of the glass entrance doors as referees and officials try to break up the brawl.
An advertisement for Boston Brawl, an Internet-exclusive event available at WCWwrestling.com for only $7.95 on January 31st, is shown.
Dean Malenko beats Marty Jannetty with the Texas Cloverleaf.
This weeked on WCW Saturday Night: Juventud Guerrera vs. Rey Mysterio Jr.! Wrath and Mortis vs. Glacier and Ernest "The Cat" Miller! Scott Norton vs. Rick Steiner!
Bill Goldberg beats Kendall Windham.
Scott Hall shows up. After the usual survey, The New World Order will take money from The Giant while he slaps The Giant around tonight. As for Souled Out, he plans to shut "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko's mouth shut. He tells Zbyszko to look at his scrapbook now, since he career will end Saturday night. Suddenly, Louie Spicolli shows up with a bag of golf clubs which happen to belong to Zbyszko. He then starts swinging all the golf clubs before breaking each one over his knee, then Hall says he will bring what is left of the clubs back at Souled Out as a golf career is all Zbyszko will have left. Zbyszko shows up and tells Hall he can make all the jokes he wants, since he and Spicolli look like Abbott and Costello, anyway. He also tells Hall that he will have to outwrestle him - something Zbyszko claims Hall cannot do - at Souled Out. Louie, when asked if Zbyszko has any chance on Saturday night, says that Zbyszko cannot even beat him. This leads to a brawl between Louie and Zbyszko, where Zbyszko easily comes out on top before outsmarting Scott Hall. Zbyszko then tells Hall that he will walk on Saturday night and that he will not walk out alone.
Rey Mysterio Jr. beats Eddie Guerrero by disqualification when he is attacked by Chris Jericho. After the attack, Eddie confronts Jericho before the two of them take the boots to Rey. Afterwards, Eddie confronts Jericho again, this time for costing him a Cruiserweight title shot. All of a sudden, "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit comes out of the crowd and stands behind Jericho, and Guerrero changes his tune so that he can leave the ring, causing Jericho to turn around and run into Benoit. Benoit and Jericho then go at it, giving an impromptu start to the next match as referee Mickey Jay and Dean Malenko help Rey to the back.
"The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Chris Jericho with the Crippler Crossface before Benoit can even apply the hold to Jericho. During the match, it is announced that Raven - who is still sitting in the front row - is in the front row because he bought a ticket to the show tonight. After the match, Benoit dares Raven to get in the ring. Raven gets into the ring and blindsides Benoit as soon as Benoit turns his back.
"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff show up. Hogan says good things come to those who wait, and that he has already put his handprints on Hollywood Boulevard and has already got his star ready for Hollywood, and now that everyone has seen him beat Sting twice and beat The Giant on Nitro, he is the true champion and the WCW World Heavyweight Championship is coming back to him. Hogan then says he has heard that WCW wanted to give him the title tonight, but instead, they are giving it a double polish and a name plate with his name on it in cursive to give it back to him at Souled Out. He then says Sting will be there to worship the ground he walks on and that "Rowdy" Roddy Piper will worship the ground he walks on like a disciple. He also says that Scott Hall will be there with the rest of The New World Order to see the World title come back to him. Hogan then says that if he has to prove how good he is every night, he will be the nWo Champion for life.
Rick Martel beats Perry Saturn with the Quebec Crab. After the match, Kidman tries to hit Martel with a top rope cross body, but Martel dodges it and Kidman ends up hitting Saturn instead.
Scott Hall vs. The Giant ends in a no-contest. During the match, "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash show up, and Nash hits The Giant with a foreign object as referee Randy Anderson is pre-occupied with Hall. Hall and Hogan get in the ring and take the boots to The Giant, who headbutts both men. "Macho Man" Randy Savage tries to attack The Giant from behind, but he is stopped by Lex Luger, who puts Savage in the Torture Rack. Nash proceeds to taunt Savage before turning away from him and Luger, and The Giant hits the choke slam on Hall. Kevin Hall then attacks The Giant, and The Giant confronts Nash. The Giant responds by tearing down one corner of the ring.
Scott Steiner beats Konnan by disqualification when Buff Bagwell and Scott Norton attack Scott Steiner. Rick Steiner and Ray Traylor show up to help even the odds, and Scott Steiner is able to clean house. Afterwards, Scott Steiner and Buff Bagwell have an impromptu pose-off.
Kevin Nash shows up. He says that it is nice to be loved in Huntsville, Alabama, then says that within the next hour-and-a-half, he will be $1.5 million dollars richer. He then tells everyone to stay tuned, as he has some tricks up his sleeve and that The Giant is going to snap, as he wants him worse than "a lap dance after twenty years at sea," and he has had "a little bit too much coffee." Nash addresses any supposed fear of The Giant he has by saying The Giant is sadly mistaken if he thinks he fears him, then says there are two kinds of torture: physical torture, which The Giant will receive at Souled Out, and psychological torture, which The Giant has taken from Nash in the last couple of weeks. Nash then says he will head to the back and figure out how to spend his money, because The Giant will fold and he is a rich man.
Mike Tenay guests on commentary for the next match.
Chavo Guerrero Jr. and Super Calo beat La Parka and Silver King. During the match, Raven shows up and makes his way to the front row on his own. After the match, La Parka smacks Chavo and Super Calo in the back with his steel chair, then Juventud Guerrera and Lizmark Jr. get in the ring and fight La Parka and Silver King. El Dandy and Psychosis then run in, and everybody in the ring then brawls with one another.
We almost hear from referee Nick Patrick, but Rick Martel shows up. Martel is harassed by Billy Kidman, who calls him a stooge, and he is eventually attacked from behind by Perry Saturn. Saturn and Kidman put Martel through one of the glass entrance doors as referees and officials try to break up the brawl.
An advertisement for Boston Brawl, an Internet-exclusive event available at WCWwrestling.com for only $7.95 on January 31st, is shown.
Dean Malenko beats Marty Jannetty with the Texas Cloverleaf.
This weeked on WCW Saturday Night: Juventud Guerrera vs. Rey Mysterio Jr.! Wrath and Mortis vs. Glacier and Ernest "The Cat" Miller! Scott Norton vs. Rick Steiner!
Bill Goldberg beats Kendall Windham.
Scott Hall shows up. After the usual survey, The New World Order will take money from The Giant while he slaps The Giant around tonight. As for Souled Out, he plans to shut "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko's mouth shut. He tells Zbyszko to look at his scrapbook now, since he career will end Saturday night. Suddenly, Louie Spicolli shows up with a bag of golf clubs which happen to belong to Zbyszko. He then starts swinging all the golf clubs before breaking each one over his knee, then Hall says he will bring what is left of the clubs back at Souled Out as a golf career is all Zbyszko will have left. Zbyszko shows up and tells Hall he can make all the jokes he wants, since he and Spicolli look like Abbott and Costello, anyway. He also tells Hall that he will have to outwrestle him - something Zbyszko claims Hall cannot do - at Souled Out. Louie, when asked if Zbyszko has any chance on Saturday night, says that Zbyszko cannot even beat him. This leads to a brawl between Louie and Zbyszko, where Zbyszko easily comes out on top before outsmarting Scott Hall. Zbyszko then tells Hall that he will walk on Saturday night and that he will not walk out alone.
Rey Mysterio Jr. beats Eddie Guerrero by disqualification when he is attacked by Chris Jericho. After the attack, Eddie confronts Jericho before the two of them take the boots to Rey. Afterwards, Eddie confronts Jericho again, this time for costing him a Cruiserweight title shot. All of a sudden, "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit comes out of the crowd and stands behind Jericho, and Guerrero changes his tune so that he can leave the ring, causing Jericho to turn around and run into Benoit. Benoit and Jericho then go at it, giving an impromptu start to the next match as referee Mickey Jay and Dean Malenko help Rey to the back.
"The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Chris Jericho with the Crippler Crossface before Benoit can even apply the hold to Jericho. During the match, it is announced that Raven - who is still sitting in the front row - is in the front row because he bought a ticket to the show tonight. After the match, Benoit dares Raven to get in the ring. Raven gets into the ring and blindsides Benoit as soon as Benoit turns his back.
"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff show up. Hogan says good things come to those who wait, and that he has already put his handprints on Hollywood Boulevard and has already got his star ready for Hollywood, and now that everyone has seen him beat Sting twice and beat The Giant on Nitro, he is the true champion and the WCW World Heavyweight Championship is coming back to him. Hogan then says he has heard that WCW wanted to give him the title tonight, but instead, they are giving it a double polish and a name plate with his name on it in cursive to give it back to him at Souled Out. He then says Sting will be there to worship the ground he walks on and that "Rowdy" Roddy Piper will worship the ground he walks on like a disciple. He also says that Scott Hall will be there with the rest of The New World Order to see the World title come back to him. Hogan then says that if he has to prove how good he is every night, he will be the nWo Champion for life.
Rick Martel beats Perry Saturn with the Quebec Crab. After the match, Kidman tries to hit Martel with a top rope cross body, but Martel dodges it and Kidman ends up hitting Saturn instead.
Scott Hall vs. The Giant ends in a no-contest. During the match, "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash show up, and Nash hits The Giant with a foreign object as referee Randy Anderson is pre-occupied with Hall. Hall and Hogan get in the ring and take the boots to The Giant, who headbutts both men. "Macho Man" Randy Savage tries to attack The Giant from behind, but he is stopped by Lex Luger, who puts Savage in the Torture Rack. Nash proceeds to taunt Savage before turning away from him and Luger, and The Giant hits the choke slam on Hall. Kevin Hall then attacks The Giant, and The Giant confronts Nash. The Giant responds by tearing down one corner of the ring.
Monday, January 19, 1998
Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for January 19, 1998
The show starts with a performance by The Nitro Girls.
Rick Martel beats Eddie Guerrero with the Quebec Crab.
Eric Bischoff and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan show up. Bischoff says that while Hogan was proving he was the real World Heavyweight champion and stealing Sting's dreams and soul, he had the honor of appropriating his baseball bat, as Hogan is the glue that holds the nWo - and the entire industry - together. He then presents the bat to Hogan so that Hogan can continue to control the world as he sees fits. Hogan says it's not a situation of "spare the rod, spoil the child," and admits there tensions are high in the nWo, but the nWo is falling in line as there is a pecking order and he is the one running everything. If anyone steps out of line, it'll be "batter up," even if he loves them like a father. He says that the nWo has shown WCW legally, physically and emotionally that they are here for life. He says that he is the true World champion, that he will never be beaten for a three count, and that the fans pray for the situation to be rectified as he has beaten Sting. Hogan then says that people are asking why Hogan wants to beat up The Giant and just accept his belt gracefully after the paperwork is put aside, and then says he is a fighting champion and the man the fans - his disciples - worship each and every day. He then says he can beat The Giant tonight, and then he'll beat Sting when he gets in the ring again.
"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Marty Jannetty with the Crippler Crossface as Raven's Flock (Raven, Saturn, Billy Kidman, Sick Boy, Lodi, Van Hammer, Scotty Riggs) shows up. Sick Boy attacks Benoit, but Benoit puts him in the Crippler Crossface. Marty Jannetty tries to fight Raven's Flock, and he helps Benoit clean house as Lodi becomes the next victim of a top rope diving headbutt.
Ernest "The Cat Miller" beats Jerry Flynn. Before the match, it is announced that WCW Nitro is now available for the Sony PlayStation.
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.
Scott Hall shows up. After the usual nWo survey, Scott Hall calls out "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko, mentions that he gets a World title shot at SuperBrawl in February, and gives Zbyszko a chance to bow out gracefully as he has more important things to take care of than him. He mentions Zbyszko being AWA World Heavyweight Championship when the owner was his father-in-law and that the company went out of business with him as champion. He says that Zbyszko isn't he best and definitely not Dusty Rhodes, who got him started. He says that Zbyszko wants no part of him, but Zbyszko tells him he wants every part of him. He slowly approaches the ring as the show goes to break.
The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) beats Vicious and Delicious (Buff Bagwell and Scott Norton), but Ted DiBiase and Rick Steiner confront Scott for not tagging Rick in. Scott runs right into Rick for a few seconds, then leaves the ring.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews The Giant. The Giant tells "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan he has a choke slam for him. Suddenly, Hogan shows up with Kevin Nash. Hogan is carrying Sting's baseball bat while Nash has a pot of coffee. As Nash taunts The Giant right in his face, "Macho Man" Randy Savage shows up and tries to go after Nash again. Savage leaves, but Savage gets back in the ring and pushes Hogan into Nash. The Giant is about to choke slam Nash when Nash tosses the coffee into The Giant's face and Hogan hits The Giant with the bat. Sting then shows up and hits Hogan with the Scorpion Death Drop to reclaim his bat. Sting then says something into The Giant's ear, which fires him up.
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.
Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against Mortis. Before the match, it is announced that starting next week, Nitro will officially go to three hours and that this episode will go past two hours. After the match, Wrath goes on the attack and hits Booker T with the Death Penalty. Rick Martel shows up and returns the favor for Booker T, confronting Wrath. Wrath leaves along with James Vandenberg. Booker T thanks Rick Martel, who asks for the title shot at Souled Out. Booker T tells Rick Martel to sort it out with the WCW Executive Committee, and he's got his title shot.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Flair wonders what everyone will call him after he beats Bret "The Hit Man" Hart at Souled Out. Suddenly, Bret shows up, and says he knows Flair has a lot of problems and a lot of respect from other people, and tells Flair that he has a lot of respect for him to the point that he'd be the last person to say he's not a credit to the sport, as he agrees that he is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. He wants him to understand one thing: he grew up with wrestling his entire life, he has waited for this very moment, and he didn't come out here to disrespect Flair, America or WCW, and that he knew he had to earn a reputation when he came here as it was akin to starting his career. He says that Saturday will be a long day for Flair, as he has one mission and one goal: running right over him. Bret then says that after Souled Out, Flair will feel his words that he is the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be. Flair says it is moments like this that people remember for a long time, as when they both say they're best and have the opportunity to prove it, one of them will come up short. Flair says he might love his father and his family and respect his heritage, but he won't let Bret tell him one more time that he's a better wrestler than he is. Flair tells Bret he won't fight him tonight as he's going downtown, he gives Bret a chance to either say he's the best or he can do the "best there is" line again. Bret says he's going downtown tonight, too, and he tells Flair that come Sunday, those words will be ringing in his ears.
Chris Jericho beats Juventud Guerrera with the Lion Tamer, and puts it on him for a few seconds. After the match, Jericho says he didn't realize that Guerrera was tapping out and that the referee didn't make it clear enough to him. He says this will never happen again, then apologizes to Guerrera. When Guerrera refuses to listen to him, Jericho attacks Guerrera, and Rey Mysterio Jr. shows up to fight Jericho. Jericho and Guerrera team up to give Jericho what for and toss him over the top rope.
Robert Rice of Warren, Michigan is the winner of this week's Nitro Prize Pack. We see footage of his Nitro party.
Lex Luger beats Scott Hall by disqualification after "Macho Man" Randy Savage interferes. Luger fights off both men, but the numbers game catches up to him. "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko gets in the ring, but he doesn't fare any better until Lex Luger rushes back into the ring with a steel chair to send Hall and Savage running out of the ring.
Before the next match, "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan suddenly shows up in a neck brace. Eric Bischoff says that due to the actions of The Giant, Hogan will not be able to participate in the main event tonight. This doesn't stop The Giant, who grabs Hogan from outside of the ring and rips the neck brace off.
The Giant beats "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan. During the match, Hogan body slams The Giant and hits the leg drop, but the referee stops the count when he sees "Macho Man" Randy Savage on the top rope. Giant hits the choke slam and gets the win, and when he goes after Savage, Kevin Nash attacks The Giant from behind. He almost puts The Giant in the Jackknife Power Bomb when Lex Luger attacks him. The rest of the New World Order rushes in and attacks Luger, then Sting drops down from the rafters and confronts Hogan in the ring. He and Luger fight off the entire nWo along with The Giant to end the show.
Rick Martel beats Eddie Guerrero with the Quebec Crab.
Eric Bischoff and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan show up. Bischoff says that while Hogan was proving he was the real World Heavyweight champion and stealing Sting's dreams and soul, he had the honor of appropriating his baseball bat, as Hogan is the glue that holds the nWo - and the entire industry - together. He then presents the bat to Hogan so that Hogan can continue to control the world as he sees fits. Hogan says it's not a situation of "spare the rod, spoil the child," and admits there tensions are high in the nWo, but the nWo is falling in line as there is a pecking order and he is the one running everything. If anyone steps out of line, it'll be "batter up," even if he loves them like a father. He says that the nWo has shown WCW legally, physically and emotionally that they are here for life. He says that he is the true World champion, that he will never be beaten for a three count, and that the fans pray for the situation to be rectified as he has beaten Sting. Hogan then says that people are asking why Hogan wants to beat up The Giant and just accept his belt gracefully after the paperwork is put aside, and then says he is a fighting champion and the man the fans - his disciples - worship each and every day. He then says he can beat The Giant tonight, and then he'll beat Sting when he gets in the ring again.
"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Marty Jannetty with the Crippler Crossface as Raven's Flock (Raven, Saturn, Billy Kidman, Sick Boy, Lodi, Van Hammer, Scotty Riggs) shows up. Sick Boy attacks Benoit, but Benoit puts him in the Crippler Crossface. Marty Jannetty tries to fight Raven's Flock, and he helps Benoit clean house as Lodi becomes the next victim of a top rope diving headbutt.
Ernest "The Cat Miller" beats Jerry Flynn. Before the match, it is announced that WCW Nitro is now available for the Sony PlayStation.
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.
Scott Hall shows up. After the usual nWo survey, Scott Hall calls out "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko, mentions that he gets a World title shot at SuperBrawl in February, and gives Zbyszko a chance to bow out gracefully as he has more important things to take care of than him. He mentions Zbyszko being AWA World Heavyweight Championship when the owner was his father-in-law and that the company went out of business with him as champion. He says that Zbyszko isn't he best and definitely not Dusty Rhodes, who got him started. He says that Zbyszko wants no part of him, but Zbyszko tells him he wants every part of him. He slowly approaches the ring as the show goes to break.
The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) beats Vicious and Delicious (Buff Bagwell and Scott Norton), but Ted DiBiase and Rick Steiner confront Scott for not tagging Rick in. Scott runs right into Rick for a few seconds, then leaves the ring.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews The Giant. The Giant tells "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan he has a choke slam for him. Suddenly, Hogan shows up with Kevin Nash. Hogan is carrying Sting's baseball bat while Nash has a pot of coffee. As Nash taunts The Giant right in his face, "Macho Man" Randy Savage shows up and tries to go after Nash again. Savage leaves, but Savage gets back in the ring and pushes Hogan into Nash. The Giant is about to choke slam Nash when Nash tosses the coffee into The Giant's face and Hogan hits The Giant with the bat. Sting then shows up and hits Hogan with the Scorpion Death Drop to reclaim his bat. Sting then says something into The Giant's ear, which fires him up.
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.
Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against Mortis. Before the match, it is announced that starting next week, Nitro will officially go to three hours and that this episode will go past two hours. After the match, Wrath goes on the attack and hits Booker T with the Death Penalty. Rick Martel shows up and returns the favor for Booker T, confronting Wrath. Wrath leaves along with James Vandenberg. Booker T thanks Rick Martel, who asks for the title shot at Souled Out. Booker T tells Rick Martel to sort it out with the WCW Executive Committee, and he's got his title shot.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Flair wonders what everyone will call him after he beats Bret "The Hit Man" Hart at Souled Out. Suddenly, Bret shows up, and says he knows Flair has a lot of problems and a lot of respect from other people, and tells Flair that he has a lot of respect for him to the point that he'd be the last person to say he's not a credit to the sport, as he agrees that he is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. He wants him to understand one thing: he grew up with wrestling his entire life, he has waited for this very moment, and he didn't come out here to disrespect Flair, America or WCW, and that he knew he had to earn a reputation when he came here as it was akin to starting his career. He says that Saturday will be a long day for Flair, as he has one mission and one goal: running right over him. Bret then says that after Souled Out, Flair will feel his words that he is the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be. Flair says it is moments like this that people remember for a long time, as when they both say they're best and have the opportunity to prove it, one of them will come up short. Flair says he might love his father and his family and respect his heritage, but he won't let Bret tell him one more time that he's a better wrestler than he is. Flair tells Bret he won't fight him tonight as he's going downtown, he gives Bret a chance to either say he's the best or he can do the "best there is" line again. Bret says he's going downtown tonight, too, and he tells Flair that come Sunday, those words will be ringing in his ears.
Chris Jericho beats Juventud Guerrera with the Lion Tamer, and puts it on him for a few seconds. After the match, Jericho says he didn't realize that Guerrera was tapping out and that the referee didn't make it clear enough to him. He says this will never happen again, then apologizes to Guerrera. When Guerrera refuses to listen to him, Jericho attacks Guerrera, and Rey Mysterio Jr. shows up to fight Jericho. Jericho and Guerrera team up to give Jericho what for and toss him over the top rope.
Robert Rice of Warren, Michigan is the winner of this week's Nitro Prize Pack. We see footage of his Nitro party.
Lex Luger beats Scott Hall by disqualification after "Macho Man" Randy Savage interferes. Luger fights off both men, but the numbers game catches up to him. "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko gets in the ring, but he doesn't fare any better until Lex Luger rushes back into the ring with a steel chair to send Hall and Savage running out of the ring.
Before the next match, "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan suddenly shows up in a neck brace. Eric Bischoff says that due to the actions of The Giant, Hogan will not be able to participate in the main event tonight. This doesn't stop The Giant, who grabs Hogan from outside of the ring and rips the neck brace off.
The Giant beats "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan. During the match, Hogan body slams The Giant and hits the leg drop, but the referee stops the count when he sees "Macho Man" Randy Savage on the top rope. Giant hits the choke slam and gets the win, and when he goes after Savage, Kevin Nash attacks The Giant from behind. He almost puts The Giant in the Jackknife Power Bomb when Lex Luger attacks him. The rest of the New World Order rushes in and attacks Luger, then Sting drops down from the rafters and confronts Hogan in the ring. He and Luger fight off the entire nWo along with The Giant to end the show.
Raw Deal - Raw recap for January 19, 1998
In loving memory of Juanita McMahon, 1916-1998.
Paul Bearer comes out to The Undertaker's music. He responds to the "You suck!" chants by saying "Well, if I do, I must be good!" before saying that he had the fans in the palms of his hands. He says that he should have gotten a Golden Globe Award for his interview from two weeks ago, and laughs about Kane and The Undertaker saluting each other last week on Raw, saying that's when he had everyone fooled. He says that it was the first time in seven years that The Undertaker smiled, then brags about how he and Kane set The Undertaker - and his casket - on fire at Royal Rumble. Bearer says that his plans from the last six months have come to pass, and The Undertaker is gone, never to return. All of a sudden, The Undertaker's music hits and the lights go out. Druids bring out the casket from last night's match and slowly wheel it to the ring. The casket door opens...and Kane is inside. Kane climbs out, and Paul Bearer proclaims Kane to be the last surviving member of The Undertaker's family.
D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) say that last night, they proved Owen Hart is a loser who can't cut it and should pack his bags and head down south. He also says that Shawn proved once again that he is the showstopper when he beat The Undertaker again. Shawn says he tossed and turned last night, guilt-ridden at what happened to The Undertaker. He wants the fans to know that DX is not all bad, and says they will bring back The Undertaker tonight.
The Disciples of Apocalypse (Chainz, Skull, 8-Ball) vs. The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, Kama Mustafa, D'Lo Brown) ends in a double disqualification when all six men get in the ring and the match gets out of control. After the match, "The Rock" Rocky Maivia and "The World's Strongest Man" get in the ring to help out The Nation, then "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock and Ahmed Johnson run in to help out The Disciples of Apocalypse. The D.O.A., Ahmed Johnson and Ken Shamrock end up standing tall when the brawl is over.
A hearse has arrived at the arena...
Vic Venom advertises an offer for both WWF and Raw Magazine for $29.98 or a year of either magazine for $19.98.
"Marvelous" Marc Mero forces Sable to wear a boxer's jacket with "Property of 'Marveluos' Marc Mero" on the back. When Mero orders Sable to disrobe him, Tom Brandi moves Sable out of the way and attacks Mero from behind, starting the match.
"Marvelous" Marc Mero beats Tom Brandi after hitting Brandi with a low blow as Sable unintentionally distracts the referee from the apron prior to the TKO. During the match, someone delivers flowers to Sable from an unknown source. Mero sees this and demands to know who the flowers came drom before telling Sable to go to the back. Sable stays at ringside with the flowers. After the match
D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) find the hearse parked outside of the arena. They prepare to attack The Undertaker as soon as he comes out, but when Shawn and Triple H open the door, a bunch of young ladies are in the hearse instead.
A limousine arrives to the arena, and out comes Shane McMahon and "Iron" Mike Tyson.
The returning Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) beat Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie by disqualification after Cactus Jack puts the referee in the Mandible Claw for telling him he's not the legal man in the match. After the match, The Quebecers and the team of Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie continue to go at it until Cactus Jack scares The Quebecers away with his barbed wire baseball bat.
D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) asks some of the mini wrestlers if they've seen The Undertaker.
"Iron" Mike Tyson is seen backstage with some WWF officials.
Jim Cornette guests on commentary for the next match, who says that he has made this a match for the NWA North American Heavyweight Championship to prove that NWA has more talent than WWF does and as part of his plan to put WWF back in the NWA fold once and for all.
Jeff Jarrett retains the NWA North American Heavyweight Championship against Blackjack Bradshaw after Jim Cornette distracts the referee. Blackjack Bradshaw fights off The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson), but is inadvertently clotheslined by Blackjack Windham. After the match, Bradshaw fights Jarrett as well as The Rock 'n Roll Express, but is double-crossed by Windham, who joins Jarrett and The Rock 'n Roll Express in Jim Cornette's group of NWA wrestlers, effectively ending The New Blackjacks.
D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) are in the locker room. Shawn says that he can't find The Undertaker anywhere...then the locker room light go dim...
WWF celebrates the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
The intro to War Zone plays to signal the start of the second hour.
The Undertaker's music hits. All of a sudden, The Undertaker comes down from the roof of the arena on a harness. The Undertaker is then seen in the middle of the ring, then it is revealed to be "The Heartbreak Kid' Shawn Michaels all along. "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley shows up wearing a blue barbecue apron saying "S*ck the cook" and Chyna shows up with a barebecue grill. Triple H has a bag, containing chef's hats, metal tongs, a bag of marshmallows, a bag of hot dogs, and a giant sausage that Chyna pulls out when Triple H says he and Shawn have "jumbo weenies" before making fun of The Undertaker being set on fire last night. Triple H says he hopes Owen Hart enjoyed his royal stumble last night, before offering him his opportunity for revenge on a silver platter next week on Raw for the European Championship, and says it won't matter if he's injured as he can beat him any time he wants and end it for good. As for "all the California girls out there," there's no need to ride Space Mountain as it's old, broken down and bleached blonde. If they want to see the stars, call him, as he's got the rocket if they've got the ride. Shawn says he'd like to give The Undertaker another chance to become WWF Champion, but he's already beaten him three times and he's still WWF Champion. Shawn then focuses on "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, saying he's next on the list, He says he's been there and done that as far as the tag team and Intercontinental titles are concerned, and that there is one more mountain for Austin to climb, and he owns that mountain as he says so. Shawn tells Austin he has quite a winning streak going, then tells Austin that if he asks around, he'll find out he lays down for absolutely nobody.
In Your House: No Way Out! comes to pay-per-view Sunday, February 15th!
"Iron" Mike Tyson meets both The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) and Sunny backstage.
The Honky Tonk Man guests on commentary for the next match.
Owen Hart, Taka Michinoku and The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) beats Los Boricuas (Savio Vega, Miguel Perez, Jesus Castillo, Jose Estrada Jr.) with a Sharpshooter to Jesus Castillo, Jr. During the match, it is announced that the encore for Royal Rumble is tomorrow night on pay-per-view at 8 PM Eastern, 7 PM Central. After the match, Owen Hart accepts "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley's challenge for the WWF European Championship next week.
"Iron" Mike Tyson meets The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, "The Rock" Rocky Maivia, "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Mark Henry) backstage.
"The Rock" Rocky Maivia beats Ahmed Johnson after "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry shows up and hits Ahmed in the back with a steel chair when the referee isn't looking. After the match, "The World's Most Dangerous Man" rushes in, and The Rock retreats.
"Iron" Mike Tyson meets Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie backstage.
"Iron" Mike Tyson meets D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) backstage.
Before the next match, The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) come out in overalls, with Billy Gunn carrying a stuffed pig. Road Dogg tells The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) they have no beef with them, and hopes they are happy with getting their way and getting their title shot. He wants a chance to talk this over, as they are still fans of southern justice, but The Godwinns are ready to fight them at this point.
The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) retain the WWF Tag Team Championships against The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) after Billy Gunn hits Phineas I. Godwinn with the stuffed pig behind the referee's back. After the match, Henry O. Godwinn looks in the stuffed pick and finds half a brick in it.
Will it be "a macho week" in the WWF? Find out on Option 3 at midnight Eastern Time on the WWF Superstar Line.
Vince McMahon shows up and introduces "Iron" Mike Tyson, who says it is a pleasure to be here after being a WWF fan for a long time. Before Vince can finish an announcement involving Tyson, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up, with referees and officials quickly following. Austin says he's sick and tired of seeing "Iron" Mike Tyson shaking everyone's hands to the point that he's throwing up in the back. He respects what Tyson has done in the boxing world, but when Tyson steps in the ring, he's messing with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Austin says he wants a piece of Tyson, and tells him he's looking into the eyes of the WWF's toughest son-of-a-bitch, saying he can beat him any day of the week and twice on Sundays. He then flips Tyson off, and Tyson shoves Austin back. This leads to a massive brouhaha in the back, and both men have to be held back from one another. Near the end of the show, Vince yells "You ruined it, damn it! You ruined it!" at Austin, who flips Vince off with both hands just as he is about to be carried off to the back.
At the end of the show, Vince McMahon is seen profusely apologizing to "Iron" Mike Tyson, who wants a piece of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
Paul Bearer comes out to The Undertaker's music. He responds to the "You suck!" chants by saying "Well, if I do, I must be good!" before saying that he had the fans in the palms of his hands. He says that he should have gotten a Golden Globe Award for his interview from two weeks ago, and laughs about Kane and The Undertaker saluting each other last week on Raw, saying that's when he had everyone fooled. He says that it was the first time in seven years that The Undertaker smiled, then brags about how he and Kane set The Undertaker - and his casket - on fire at Royal Rumble. Bearer says that his plans from the last six months have come to pass, and The Undertaker is gone, never to return. All of a sudden, The Undertaker's music hits and the lights go out. Druids bring out the casket from last night's match and slowly wheel it to the ring. The casket door opens...and Kane is inside. Kane climbs out, and Paul Bearer proclaims Kane to be the last surviving member of The Undertaker's family.
D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) say that last night, they proved Owen Hart is a loser who can't cut it and should pack his bags and head down south. He also says that Shawn proved once again that he is the showstopper when he beat The Undertaker again. Shawn says he tossed and turned last night, guilt-ridden at what happened to The Undertaker. He wants the fans to know that DX is not all bad, and says they will bring back The Undertaker tonight.
The Disciples of Apocalypse (Chainz, Skull, 8-Ball) vs. The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, Kama Mustafa, D'Lo Brown) ends in a double disqualification when all six men get in the ring and the match gets out of control. After the match, "The Rock" Rocky Maivia and "The World's Strongest Man" get in the ring to help out The Nation, then "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock and Ahmed Johnson run in to help out The Disciples of Apocalypse. The D.O.A., Ahmed Johnson and Ken Shamrock end up standing tall when the brawl is over.
A hearse has arrived at the arena...
Vic Venom advertises an offer for both WWF and Raw Magazine for $29.98 or a year of either magazine for $19.98.
"Marvelous" Marc Mero forces Sable to wear a boxer's jacket with "Property of 'Marveluos' Marc Mero" on the back. When Mero orders Sable to disrobe him, Tom Brandi moves Sable out of the way and attacks Mero from behind, starting the match.
"Marvelous" Marc Mero beats Tom Brandi after hitting Brandi with a low blow as Sable unintentionally distracts the referee from the apron prior to the TKO. During the match, someone delivers flowers to Sable from an unknown source. Mero sees this and demands to know who the flowers came drom before telling Sable to go to the back. Sable stays at ringside with the flowers. After the match
D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) find the hearse parked outside of the arena. They prepare to attack The Undertaker as soon as he comes out, but when Shawn and Triple H open the door, a bunch of young ladies are in the hearse instead.
A limousine arrives to the arena, and out comes Shane McMahon and "Iron" Mike Tyson.
The returning Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) beat Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie by disqualification after Cactus Jack puts the referee in the Mandible Claw for telling him he's not the legal man in the match. After the match, The Quebecers and the team of Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie continue to go at it until Cactus Jack scares The Quebecers away with his barbed wire baseball bat.
D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) asks some of the mini wrestlers if they've seen The Undertaker.
"Iron" Mike Tyson is seen backstage with some WWF officials.
Jim Cornette guests on commentary for the next match, who says that he has made this a match for the NWA North American Heavyweight Championship to prove that NWA has more talent than WWF does and as part of his plan to put WWF back in the NWA fold once and for all.
Jeff Jarrett retains the NWA North American Heavyweight Championship against Blackjack Bradshaw after Jim Cornette distracts the referee. Blackjack Bradshaw fights off The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson), but is inadvertently clotheslined by Blackjack Windham. After the match, Bradshaw fights Jarrett as well as The Rock 'n Roll Express, but is double-crossed by Windham, who joins Jarrett and The Rock 'n Roll Express in Jim Cornette's group of NWA wrestlers, effectively ending The New Blackjacks.
D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) are in the locker room. Shawn says that he can't find The Undertaker anywhere...then the locker room light go dim...
WWF celebrates the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
The intro to War Zone plays to signal the start of the second hour.
The Undertaker's music hits. All of a sudden, The Undertaker comes down from the roof of the arena on a harness. The Undertaker is then seen in the middle of the ring, then it is revealed to be "The Heartbreak Kid' Shawn Michaels all along. "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley shows up wearing a blue barbecue apron saying "S*ck the cook" and Chyna shows up with a barebecue grill. Triple H has a bag, containing chef's hats, metal tongs, a bag of marshmallows, a bag of hot dogs, and a giant sausage that Chyna pulls out when Triple H says he and Shawn have "jumbo weenies" before making fun of The Undertaker being set on fire last night. Triple H says he hopes Owen Hart enjoyed his royal stumble last night, before offering him his opportunity for revenge on a silver platter next week on Raw for the European Championship, and says it won't matter if he's injured as he can beat him any time he wants and end it for good. As for "all the California girls out there," there's no need to ride Space Mountain as it's old, broken down and bleached blonde. If they want to see the stars, call him, as he's got the rocket if they've got the ride. Shawn says he'd like to give The Undertaker another chance to become WWF Champion, but he's already beaten him three times and he's still WWF Champion. Shawn then focuses on "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, saying he's next on the list, He says he's been there and done that as far as the tag team and Intercontinental titles are concerned, and that there is one more mountain for Austin to climb, and he owns that mountain as he says so. Shawn tells Austin he has quite a winning streak going, then tells Austin that if he asks around, he'll find out he lays down for absolutely nobody.
In Your House: No Way Out! comes to pay-per-view Sunday, February 15th!
"Iron" Mike Tyson meets both The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) and Sunny backstage.
The Honky Tonk Man guests on commentary for the next match.
Owen Hart, Taka Michinoku and The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) beats Los Boricuas (Savio Vega, Miguel Perez, Jesus Castillo, Jose Estrada Jr.) with a Sharpshooter to Jesus Castillo, Jr. During the match, it is announced that the encore for Royal Rumble is tomorrow night on pay-per-view at 8 PM Eastern, 7 PM Central. After the match, Owen Hart accepts "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley's challenge for the WWF European Championship next week.
"Iron" Mike Tyson meets The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, "The Rock" Rocky Maivia, "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Mark Henry) backstage.
"The Rock" Rocky Maivia beats Ahmed Johnson after "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry shows up and hits Ahmed in the back with a steel chair when the referee isn't looking. After the match, "The World's Most Dangerous Man" rushes in, and The Rock retreats.
"Iron" Mike Tyson meets Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie backstage.
"Iron" Mike Tyson meets D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) backstage.
Before the next match, The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) come out in overalls, with Billy Gunn carrying a stuffed pig. Road Dogg tells The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) they have no beef with them, and hopes they are happy with getting their way and getting their title shot. He wants a chance to talk this over, as they are still fans of southern justice, but The Godwinns are ready to fight them at this point.
The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) retain the WWF Tag Team Championships against The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) after Billy Gunn hits Phineas I. Godwinn with the stuffed pig behind the referee's back. After the match, Henry O. Godwinn looks in the stuffed pick and finds half a brick in it.
Will it be "a macho week" in the WWF? Find out on Option 3 at midnight Eastern Time on the WWF Superstar Line.
Vince McMahon shows up and introduces "Iron" Mike Tyson, who says it is a pleasure to be here after being a WWF fan for a long time. Before Vince can finish an announcement involving Tyson, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up, with referees and officials quickly following. Austin says he's sick and tired of seeing "Iron" Mike Tyson shaking everyone's hands to the point that he's throwing up in the back. He respects what Tyson has done in the boxing world, but when Tyson steps in the ring, he's messing with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Austin says he wants a piece of Tyson, and tells him he's looking into the eyes of the WWF's toughest son-of-a-bitch, saying he can beat him any day of the week and twice on Sundays. He then flips Tyson off, and Tyson shoves Austin back. This leads to a massive brouhaha in the back, and both men have to be held back from one another. Near the end of the show, Vince yells "You ruined it, damn it! You ruined it!" at Austin, who flips Vince off with both hands just as he is about to be carried off to the back.
At the end of the show, Vince McMahon is seen profusely apologizing to "Iron" Mike Tyson, who wants a piece of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
Sunday, January 18, 1998
Royal Rumble 1998 - The Results
Kevin Kelly interviews The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, "The Rock" Rocky Maivia, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry), but as The Rock speaks, he upsets the rest of The Nation for acting like he is the leader.
"Iron" Mike Tyson is seen in the skybox at the start of the show.
Vader beats The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust with the Vader Bomb even as Luna Vachon is on top of him.
Michael Cole announces that "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up. He tries to interview him, but Austin tells him to park his truck and threatens to kick his ass if he scratches. The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) show up, wanting to know where Austin is, then follows him into the arena.
Sunny is special guest referee for the next match.
Max Mini, Nova and Mosaic beat Battallion, Tarantula, and El Torito.
The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry) look for "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, but can't find him. As they do, Faarooq tells Mark Henry it wasn't his idea for him to join The Nation, and if he wants to prove he belongs, all he has to do is beat up "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
"Iron" Mike Tyson is seen in the skybox with Vince McMahon and Vince's son, Shane McMahon.
Michael Cole interviews "The Rock" Rocky Maivia. The Rock says there is no dissent within The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, "The Rock" Rocky Maivia, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry), then tells President Bill Clinton that "when you lay down with a dog, you're gonna wake up with fleas" regarding Paula Jones and "don't be silly, you gotta cover it, Willy." As for "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock, he's standing alone just like Shamrock wants it and just like The Rock likes it, and that someone will be standing by to carry him out of the building.
Despite the interference of Kama Mustafa and D'Lo Brown - the latter getting stuck on the ropes after being knocked off the apron, allowing The Rock to hit Shamrock in the jaw with a brass knuckle only for Shamrock to kick out - "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock beats "The Rock" Rocky Maivia for the WWF Intercontinental Championship...almost. The Rock tells the ref that Shamrock knocked him out with a brass knuckle, and when the referee searches him, he finds the brass knuckles in Shamrock's tights, which were placed there by The Rock when he tried to use it to win the match. The referee reverses the decision and hands the Intercontinental Championship back to The Rock, and Shamrock snaps, putting the referee in a belly-to-belly suplex before putting him in the ankle lock. Referees head to the ring, but Shamrock lets go and the referees immediately back out.
Los Boricuas (Savio Vega, Miguel Perez, Jose Castillo, Jose Estrada Jr.) are also looking for "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, and think they find him only to find they attacked the wrong guy. Turns out it's one of The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull, 8-Ball, Chainz), who immediately strike back at Los Boricuas.
Before the next match, The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) show up in Green Back Packers, saying that The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) will be part of history just like the San Francisco 49ers, and Road Dog says Steve Young will be playing a part in the Super Bowl by "telling his fat wife to fetch him another brewski."
Michael Cole interviews The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk). Even though he has a back injury, Animal says he's not missing this match and he's kicking some butt in the ring tonight. Hawk says The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) think they're as cool as the other side of the pillow, but they'll be even cooler when they put them on ice.
The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) beat The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) by disqualification when Road Dog hits Animal in the back with a steel chair. The New Age Outlaws retain the WWF Tag Team Championships. During the match, Road Dogg handcuffs Hawk to a turnbuckle. After the match, The New Age Outlaws continue to attack Animal. Hawk manages to break free and use the steel chair against the Outlaws, who almost immediately proceed to retreat.
The winner of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's Austin 3:16 truck is Mildred Bowers from Nashville, Tennessee.
Despite supposedly taken out of the match by an unknown assailant, #24 entrant "Stone Cold" Steve Austin wins the 1998 Royal Rumble match by last eliminating "The Rock" Rocky Maivia, winning his second Royal Rumble match in a row. During the match:
Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie, who have been tag team partners since December 29, draw #1 and #2 respectively. Cactus Jack tosses some steel chairs into the ring, and the two of them have a steel chair duel. At one point, Chainsaw Charlie unmasks and asks him to hit him with the chair. Cactus Jack does that, then Charlie asks again. Cactus Jack hands him the chair, then asks him to do it to him. He does. This continues until Tom Brandi gets in the ring only to be tossed out by both Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie, who then fight each other with their fists.
Owen Hart is attacked from behind by Jim Cornette and Jeff Jarrett when he shows up for the Royal Rumble match. Officials and referees have to restore order and break up the brawl. The attack supposedly leaves Owen unable to compete in the match. Not surprisingly, when Jarrett gets into the match, he goes right after Jarrett and eventually eliminates him.
"The Rock" Rocky Maivia and D'Lo Brown fight each other off and on throughout the Royal Rumble match. D'Lo gets some shots on "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry as well, and the entirety of The Nation of Domination in the match attacks each other through the match, with Faarooq going after everyone else in The Nation as soon as he gets in. Faarooq ends up eliminating Mark Henry, and The Rock eliminates Faarooq while trying to eliminate both him and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin at the same time only for Austin to help holding on to the rope.
"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock becomes the one to knock Kurrgan the Interrogator off his feet, and he and four other men eliminate Kurrgan.
After being eliminated as Cactus Jack, Mick Foley returns as Mankind and eliminates Chainsaw Charlie in return for Charlie eliminating Cactus Jack. Mick Foley also comes back later on in the match as Dude Love after being eliminated by The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust, but none of the Three Faces of Foley win the Royal Rumble match.
"Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Chyna appear after The Honky Tonk Man shows up. When he tries to eliminate The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust, Chyna tries to strike Owen with one of Triple H's crutches. Owen catches it, but Triple H hits him with the other one and Owen gets hit with the other one by Triple H, sending Owen over the top rope and eliminating him.
Ahmed Johnson has powder tossed into his face by "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry prior to being eliminated.
It is confirmed that "Stone Cold" Steve Austin has been taken out of the Royal Rumble match after it has been mentioned by Jerry "The King" Lawler on commentary a couple of times. After Kama Mustafa enters the match, however, Stone Cold's music hits, and Austin comes out from the crowd to fight everyone. It is later revealed that the person who failed to show was Skull of The Disciples of Apocalypse, who was attacked by Los Boricuas (Savio Vega, Miguel Perez, Jose Estrada, Jesus Castillo Jr.) due to them mistaking him for "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
Savio Vega brings the rest of Los Boricuas into the Royal Rumble match with him, but "Stone Cold" Steve Austin fights them all off.
After the Royal Rumble match, "Iron" Mike Tyson says that "Stone Cold" Steve Austin was intense tonight. As for the WWE Championship match between Austin and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, he is looking for it.
"The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels beats The Undertaker in a Casket Match after Chyna attacks referee Earl Hebner so that The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) and Los Boricuas (Savio Vega, Miguel Perez, Jesus Castillo, Jose Estrada Jr.) attack The Undertaker. As that happens, Kane shows up and fights them off, then attacks The Undertaker and sends him into the coffin. Shawn and "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley close the casket, then Paul Bearer shows up. He locks and closes the casket on The Undertaker, and he and Kane take the casket to the entrance ramp. Kane then goes to the back and returns with an ax and gasoline, then smashes the ax into the top of the casket before covering the casket with the gas. Paul Bearer then lights a book of matches, and the casket is set ablaze. (During the match, "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels suffers a serious back injury after his lower back hits the casket during a back body drop, which herniated two discs and crushed one completely. This injury directly results in him not appearing at Now Way Out Of Texas: In Your House, dropping the belt to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin at WrestleMania 14, and go into temporary retirement until 2002.)
"Iron" Mike Tyson is seen in the skybox at the start of the show.
Vader beats The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust with the Vader Bomb even as Luna Vachon is on top of him.
Michael Cole announces that "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up. He tries to interview him, but Austin tells him to park his truck and threatens to kick his ass if he scratches. The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) show up, wanting to know where Austin is, then follows him into the arena.
Sunny is special guest referee for the next match.
Max Mini, Nova and Mosaic beat Battallion, Tarantula, and El Torito.
The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry) look for "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, but can't find him. As they do, Faarooq tells Mark Henry it wasn't his idea for him to join The Nation, and if he wants to prove he belongs, all he has to do is beat up "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
"Iron" Mike Tyson is seen in the skybox with Vince McMahon and Vince's son, Shane McMahon.
Michael Cole interviews "The Rock" Rocky Maivia. The Rock says there is no dissent within The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, "The Rock" Rocky Maivia, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry), then tells President Bill Clinton that "when you lay down with a dog, you're gonna wake up with fleas" regarding Paula Jones and "don't be silly, you gotta cover it, Willy." As for "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock, he's standing alone just like Shamrock wants it and just like The Rock likes it, and that someone will be standing by to carry him out of the building.
Despite the interference of Kama Mustafa and D'Lo Brown - the latter getting stuck on the ropes after being knocked off the apron, allowing The Rock to hit Shamrock in the jaw with a brass knuckle only for Shamrock to kick out - "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock beats "The Rock" Rocky Maivia for the WWF Intercontinental Championship...almost. The Rock tells the ref that Shamrock knocked him out with a brass knuckle, and when the referee searches him, he finds the brass knuckles in Shamrock's tights, which were placed there by The Rock when he tried to use it to win the match. The referee reverses the decision and hands the Intercontinental Championship back to The Rock, and Shamrock snaps, putting the referee in a belly-to-belly suplex before putting him in the ankle lock. Referees head to the ring, but Shamrock lets go and the referees immediately back out.
Los Boricuas (Savio Vega, Miguel Perez, Jose Castillo, Jose Estrada Jr.) are also looking for "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, and think they find him only to find they attacked the wrong guy. Turns out it's one of The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull, 8-Ball, Chainz), who immediately strike back at Los Boricuas.
Before the next match, The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) show up in Green Back Packers, saying that The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) will be part of history just like the San Francisco 49ers, and Road Dog says Steve Young will be playing a part in the Super Bowl by "telling his fat wife to fetch him another brewski."
Michael Cole interviews The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk). Even though he has a back injury, Animal says he's not missing this match and he's kicking some butt in the ring tonight. Hawk says The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) think they're as cool as the other side of the pillow, but they'll be even cooler when they put them on ice.
The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) beat The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) by disqualification when Road Dog hits Animal in the back with a steel chair. The New Age Outlaws retain the WWF Tag Team Championships. During the match, Road Dogg handcuffs Hawk to a turnbuckle. After the match, The New Age Outlaws continue to attack Animal. Hawk manages to break free and use the steel chair against the Outlaws, who almost immediately proceed to retreat.
The winner of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's Austin 3:16 truck is Mildred Bowers from Nashville, Tennessee.
Despite supposedly taken out of the match by an unknown assailant, #24 entrant "Stone Cold" Steve Austin wins the 1998 Royal Rumble match by last eliminating "The Rock" Rocky Maivia, winning his second Royal Rumble match in a row. During the match:
Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie, who have been tag team partners since December 29, draw #1 and #2 respectively. Cactus Jack tosses some steel chairs into the ring, and the two of them have a steel chair duel. At one point, Chainsaw Charlie unmasks and asks him to hit him with the chair. Cactus Jack does that, then Charlie asks again. Cactus Jack hands him the chair, then asks him to do it to him. He does. This continues until Tom Brandi gets in the ring only to be tossed out by both Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie, who then fight each other with their fists.
Owen Hart is attacked from behind by Jim Cornette and Jeff Jarrett when he shows up for the Royal Rumble match. Officials and referees have to restore order and break up the brawl. The attack supposedly leaves Owen unable to compete in the match. Not surprisingly, when Jarrett gets into the match, he goes right after Jarrett and eventually eliminates him.
"The Rock" Rocky Maivia and D'Lo Brown fight each other off and on throughout the Royal Rumble match. D'Lo gets some shots on "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry as well, and the entirety of The Nation of Domination in the match attacks each other through the match, with Faarooq going after everyone else in The Nation as soon as he gets in. Faarooq ends up eliminating Mark Henry, and The Rock eliminates Faarooq while trying to eliminate both him and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin at the same time only for Austin to help holding on to the rope.
"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock becomes the one to knock Kurrgan the Interrogator off his feet, and he and four other men eliminate Kurrgan.
After being eliminated as Cactus Jack, Mick Foley returns as Mankind and eliminates Chainsaw Charlie in return for Charlie eliminating Cactus Jack. Mick Foley also comes back later on in the match as Dude Love after being eliminated by The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust, but none of the Three Faces of Foley win the Royal Rumble match.
"Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Chyna appear after The Honky Tonk Man shows up. When he tries to eliminate The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust, Chyna tries to strike Owen with one of Triple H's crutches. Owen catches it, but Triple H hits him with the other one and Owen gets hit with the other one by Triple H, sending Owen over the top rope and eliminating him.
Ahmed Johnson has powder tossed into his face by "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry prior to being eliminated.
It is confirmed that "Stone Cold" Steve Austin has been taken out of the Royal Rumble match after it has been mentioned by Jerry "The King" Lawler on commentary a couple of times. After Kama Mustafa enters the match, however, Stone Cold's music hits, and Austin comes out from the crowd to fight everyone. It is later revealed that the person who failed to show was Skull of The Disciples of Apocalypse, who was attacked by Los Boricuas (Savio Vega, Miguel Perez, Jose Estrada, Jesus Castillo Jr.) due to them mistaking him for "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
Savio Vega brings the rest of Los Boricuas into the Royal Rumble match with him, but "Stone Cold" Steve Austin fights them all off.
Cactus Jack
Chainsaw Charlie
Tom Brandi
"The Rock" Rocky Maivia
Mosh
Phineas I. Godwinn
8-Ball
Blackjack Bradshaw
Owen Hart
Steve Blackman
D'Lo Brown
Kurrgan the Interrogator
"Marvelous" Marc Mero
"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock
Thrasher
Mankind
The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust
Jeff Jarrett
The Honky Tonk Man
Ahmed Johnson
"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry
Skull
Kama Mustafa
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin
Henry O. Godwinn
Savio Vega
Faarooq
Dude Love
Chainz
Vader
After the Royal Rumble match, "Iron" Mike Tyson says that "Stone Cold" Steve Austin was intense tonight. As for the WWE Championship match between Austin and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, he is looking for it.
"The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels beats The Undertaker in a Casket Match after Chyna attacks referee Earl Hebner so that The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) and Los Boricuas (Savio Vega, Miguel Perez, Jesus Castillo, Jose Estrada Jr.) attack The Undertaker. As that happens, Kane shows up and fights them off, then attacks The Undertaker and sends him into the coffin. Shawn and "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley close the casket, then Paul Bearer shows up. He locks and closes the casket on The Undertaker, and he and Kane take the casket to the entrance ramp. Kane then goes to the back and returns with an ax and gasoline, then smashes the ax into the top of the casket before covering the casket with the gas. Paul Bearer then lights a book of matches, and the casket is set ablaze. (During the match, "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels suffers a serious back injury after his lower back hits the casket during a back body drop, which herniated two discs and crushed one completely. This injury directly results in him not appearing at Now Way Out Of Texas: In Your House, dropping the belt to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin at WrestleMania 14, and go into temporary retirement until 2002.)
Thursday, January 15, 1998
Thunderstruck - Thunder recap for January 15, 1998
Tony Schiavone interviews The Giant in the ring to start tonight's show. The Giant says this is a while coming, but if it took a $1.5 million performance bond, he wants Kevin Nash to show up as he has a choke slam ready for him. Suddenly, Lodi shows up carrying a sign saying "Nash Rulz Giant Drools." The Giant grabs the sign and rips it up, and Lodi confronts him about it. This proves a mistake, as he gets choke slammed. Sick Boy goes after The Giant and gets choke slammed, and Van Hammer, Scotty Riggs and Kidman fare no better. Perry Saturn gets The Giant in a sleeper hold only to be backed into the corner, and when Kidman goes for a high-flying cross body, The Giant tosses Kidman into the front row where Van Hammer is there to catch him. Suddenly, Kevin Nash gets in the ring and gets in The Giant's face, and The Giant does what he can to avoid hitting him. Nash tosses coffee into The Giant's face, but The Giant does not give in even as Nash follows him to the back, goading The Giant into hitting him all the while.
The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) and Ray Traylor beat Black Cat, Michiyoshi Ohara and Gedo. During the match, it is announced that Diamond Dallas Page was mugged during an attack in the parking lot after this week's Nitro and that DDP's right knee is injured to the point that he may not be able to wrestle tonight. It is also announced that WCW Executive Committee Chairman is currently in a heated discussion with DDP backstage. Near the end of the match, Scott Steiner grabs Mickey Jack by the neck at the corner, refuses to tag Rick Steiner in before getting the victory himself, much to Rick's disappointment. After the match, Scott Steiner shoves Mickey Jay with one hand.
This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner)! Diamond Dallas Page! The returning Marty Jannetty! Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock)!
It is announced that World Championship Wrestling is currently considering forming a martial arts division contested under professional wrestling rules, and that the next match is a test match for that purpose. (The martial arts division never makes it past the test stage.)
Ernest Miller beats Yuji Nagata after Nagata argues with the referee. After the match, Sonny Onoo tries to kick at Miller, but his kicks have no effect and Miller kicks Onoo out of the ring.
Tony Schiavone interviews WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon, who says that he has conflicting reports about what recently happened to Diamond Dallas Page. Microphone problems plague the rest of the interview until DDP arrives, and tells Dillon that when he says he will do something, he goes out there and does it. Dillon says there will be liability issues if he goes along with the match, but DDP says he does not do lawsuit and tells him to get some release papers ready for tonight's match so he can get WCW off the hook.
Before the next match, Scott Hall interviews his opponent, Louie Spicolli. When asked who he wants to see by Hall, Spicolli says he is here to see the nWo and that Scott Hall is his hero. Suddenly, "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko shows up and tries to tell Spicolli that Hall will throw him in the garbage and that Hall is buttering up to him at the moment that he can achieve fortune and glory because Hall is afraid of him. Hall tells Zbyszko to bring it, not sing it, if he wants him so badly. Zbyszko gets in the ring and takes his suit jacket off, but Spicolli attacks Zbyszko from behind so he and Hall can gang up on him. This doesn't last as Zbyszko is able to duck under hall and hit a stunned Spicolli with a spinning back kick, sending Spicolli out of the ring along with Hall.
Before the next match, Chris Jericho says that during the past week, everyone has been wondering what is going on between him and Rey Mysterio Jr. He says that Rey talked under his breath and made derogatory statements about him and his family that only he could hear. Jericho says that he had to put Rey in his place like the role model and paragon of virtue that he is, and that it is all water under the bridge. He hopes that Rey wins the WCW Cruiserweight Championship back, and says this will never happen again.
Chris Jericho beats Eddie Guerrero after reversing a hurricanrana off the top rope into the Lion Tamer.
Disco Inferno shows up before the next match, which is supposed to be Bill Goldberg vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr., and dances in the ring. Chavo takes exception to this, and Disco tells Chavo that nobody came to see him wrestle; instead, everyone came to see him dance. Chavo tells Disco he can't dance and that this is not even his match, and asks what kind of name "Disco Inferno" is before telling Disco that he, the fans, everyone in the back and even Disco himself knows that Disco is a joke. He tells Disco to go back to the Copacabana, but Disco says he's not going anywhere. Chavo says he is leaving one way or another, and Disco concedes just to sneak attack Chavo from behind. Suddenly, Bill Goldberg shows up, and keeps Disco from leaving the ring. Disco tries to run at Goldberg, but Goldberg tackles him before hitting him with the Jackhammer.
Mike Tenay apologizes on behalf of WCW for the video problems taking place tonight, and announces that seemingly appropriately-timed thunderstorms in the Lakeland, Florida area are to blame.
"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff show up. Bischoff says he can think of "1.5 million reasons" he and the nWo will always be in Hogan's debt, and he thanks Hogan for being there for him and the nWo. Hogan says when it comes to $1.5 million, that is no big deal. What is a big deal to him, however, is "the lies, the deception and the out-and-out untruths of the unraveling of the nWo." Hogan has asked himself why WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon has to lie, and realized it is because he is the real champion. When he went to court, the judge told him and Bischoff that they are right and that they beat Sting for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship at Starrcade. He gives J.J. Dillon two choices: give the WCW World Heavyweight Championship back to him, or run for his life and hand it to him next week, as he will take the title back one way or another. Bischoff then says that he agrees with Sting saying Dillon has no guts, and if Dillon does have any guts that they don't know about, he will hand the belt back to Hogan. Hogan then says he is the focus of professional wrestling, the man who made wrestling and the man who got everyone to come to tonight's show, then says Bischoff is the nWo's boss, the nWo is intact, and that Sting will never show his face again when Hogan takes back the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.
Rey Mysterio Jr. beats Juventud Guerrera to become the WCW Cruiserweight Champion for the third time after Juventud Guerrera is forced to land on his feet during the top rope 450 splash and Rey counters with a hurricanrana into a pinfall after he dodges the 450 splash.
Before the next match, "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan tries to play peacemaker between "Macho Man" Randy Savage and Kevin Nash. When Lex Luger shows up, Diamond Dallas Page is not far behind, and when Luger notices DDP, he asks DDP to let him take on Savage and Nash alone. DDP tries to get on the apron, but Hogan yanks DDP off the apron and attacks him with his crutch.
"Macho Man" Randy Savage and Kevin Nash vs. Lex Luger and Diamond Dallas Page ends in a no-contest. As Hogan and Savage argue, The Giant shows up and gets in the ring, and Savage pushes Hogan into The Giant, who choke slams Hogan as soon as he turns around. The Giant notices Nash and threatens to choke slam him, then The New World Order show up and attack The Giant, ending the match. Afterwards, Sting shows up and cleans house along with The Giant and Lex Luger to end the show.
The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) and Ray Traylor beat Black Cat, Michiyoshi Ohara and Gedo. During the match, it is announced that Diamond Dallas Page was mugged during an attack in the parking lot after this week's Nitro and that DDP's right knee is injured to the point that he may not be able to wrestle tonight. It is also announced that WCW Executive Committee Chairman is currently in a heated discussion with DDP backstage. Near the end of the match, Scott Steiner grabs Mickey Jack by the neck at the corner, refuses to tag Rick Steiner in before getting the victory himself, much to Rick's disappointment. After the match, Scott Steiner shoves Mickey Jay with one hand.
This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner)! Diamond Dallas Page! The returning Marty Jannetty! Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock)!
It is announced that World Championship Wrestling is currently considering forming a martial arts division contested under professional wrestling rules, and that the next match is a test match for that purpose. (The martial arts division never makes it past the test stage.)
Ernest Miller beats Yuji Nagata after Nagata argues with the referee. After the match, Sonny Onoo tries to kick at Miller, but his kicks have no effect and Miller kicks Onoo out of the ring.
Tony Schiavone interviews WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon, who says that he has conflicting reports about what recently happened to Diamond Dallas Page. Microphone problems plague the rest of the interview until DDP arrives, and tells Dillon that when he says he will do something, he goes out there and does it. Dillon says there will be liability issues if he goes along with the match, but DDP says he does not do lawsuit and tells him to get some release papers ready for tonight's match so he can get WCW off the hook.
Before the next match, Scott Hall interviews his opponent, Louie Spicolli. When asked who he wants to see by Hall, Spicolli says he is here to see the nWo and that Scott Hall is his hero. Suddenly, "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko shows up and tries to tell Spicolli that Hall will throw him in the garbage and that Hall is buttering up to him at the moment that he can achieve fortune and glory because Hall is afraid of him. Hall tells Zbyszko to bring it, not sing it, if he wants him so badly. Zbyszko gets in the ring and takes his suit jacket off, but Spicolli attacks Zbyszko from behind so he and Hall can gang up on him. This doesn't last as Zbyszko is able to duck under hall and hit a stunned Spicolli with a spinning back kick, sending Spicolli out of the ring along with Hall.
Before the next match, Chris Jericho says that during the past week, everyone has been wondering what is going on between him and Rey Mysterio Jr. He says that Rey talked under his breath and made derogatory statements about him and his family that only he could hear. Jericho says that he had to put Rey in his place like the role model and paragon of virtue that he is, and that it is all water under the bridge. He hopes that Rey wins the WCW Cruiserweight Championship back, and says this will never happen again.
Chris Jericho beats Eddie Guerrero after reversing a hurricanrana off the top rope into the Lion Tamer.
Disco Inferno shows up before the next match, which is supposed to be Bill Goldberg vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr., and dances in the ring. Chavo takes exception to this, and Disco tells Chavo that nobody came to see him wrestle; instead, everyone came to see him dance. Chavo tells Disco he can't dance and that this is not even his match, and asks what kind of name "Disco Inferno" is before telling Disco that he, the fans, everyone in the back and even Disco himself knows that Disco is a joke. He tells Disco to go back to the Copacabana, but Disco says he's not going anywhere. Chavo says he is leaving one way or another, and Disco concedes just to sneak attack Chavo from behind. Suddenly, Bill Goldberg shows up, and keeps Disco from leaving the ring. Disco tries to run at Goldberg, but Goldberg tackles him before hitting him with the Jackhammer.
Mike Tenay apologizes on behalf of WCW for the video problems taking place tonight, and announces that seemingly appropriately-timed thunderstorms in the Lakeland, Florida area are to blame.
"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff show up. Bischoff says he can think of "1.5 million reasons" he and the nWo will always be in Hogan's debt, and he thanks Hogan for being there for him and the nWo. Hogan says when it comes to $1.5 million, that is no big deal. What is a big deal to him, however, is "the lies, the deception and the out-and-out untruths of the unraveling of the nWo." Hogan has asked himself why WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon has to lie, and realized it is because he is the real champion. When he went to court, the judge told him and Bischoff that they are right and that they beat Sting for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship at Starrcade. He gives J.J. Dillon two choices: give the WCW World Heavyweight Championship back to him, or run for his life and hand it to him next week, as he will take the title back one way or another. Bischoff then says that he agrees with Sting saying Dillon has no guts, and if Dillon does have any guts that they don't know about, he will hand the belt back to Hogan. Hogan then says he is the focus of professional wrestling, the man who made wrestling and the man who got everyone to come to tonight's show, then says Bischoff is the nWo's boss, the nWo is intact, and that Sting will never show his face again when Hogan takes back the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.
Rey Mysterio Jr. beats Juventud Guerrera to become the WCW Cruiserweight Champion for the third time after Juventud Guerrera is forced to land on his feet during the top rope 450 splash and Rey counters with a hurricanrana into a pinfall after he dodges the 450 splash.
Before the next match, "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan tries to play peacemaker between "Macho Man" Randy Savage and Kevin Nash. When Lex Luger shows up, Diamond Dallas Page is not far behind, and when Luger notices DDP, he asks DDP to let him take on Savage and Nash alone. DDP tries to get on the apron, but Hogan yanks DDP off the apron and attacks him with his crutch.
"Macho Man" Randy Savage and Kevin Nash vs. Lex Luger and Diamond Dallas Page ends in a no-contest. As Hogan and Savage argue, The Giant shows up and gets in the ring, and Savage pushes Hogan into The Giant, who choke slams Hogan as soon as he turns around. The Giant notices Nash and threatens to choke slam him, then The New World Order show up and attack The Giant, ending the match. Afterwards, Sting shows up and cleans house along with The Giant and Lex Luger to end the show.
Monday, January 12, 1998
Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for January 12, 1998
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews the New World Order after they come out of a limousine. Kevin Nash says that anybody who saw what happened last week saw what happened, and that he attacked "Macho Man" Randy Savage from behind to keep Savage from taking a shot at him. "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan tells Okerlund that the nWo will take care of family business tonight, starting with the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Eric Bischoff calls Okerlund a troublemaker, but Nash tells Okerlund that Savage - who is conspicuous by his absence - doesn't want a part of him.
Bill Goldberg beats Jerry Flynn.
We see a performance by The Nitro Girls, who now have a new addition by the name of Whisper.
Marty Jannetty beats Black Cat in his Nitro debut. The Rocker Dropper is now known as the Showstopper.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund is outside when another limousine shows up. Out comes some more members of the New World Order, including "Macho Man" Randy Savage, who says that Lex Luger is his tonight. "Macho Man" Randy Savage almost slaps Okerlund for telling him that Kevin Nash said something about him earlier, saying that there are no problems within the nWo. Scott Hall accuses Okerlund of stirring the pot.
"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Dean Malenko with the Crippler Crosfface. Raven's Flock (Raven, Scotty Riggs, Van Hammer, Saturn, Billy Kidman, Lodi) are seen in the front row during the match. After the match, Raven jumps into the ring and hits Benoit with the Evenflow DDT before daring Malenko to attack him. Saturn ambushes Malenko from behind and puts him in the Rings of Saturn briefly.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon, who says that "Gentleman" Chris Adams had to be disqualified in his match against "Macho Man" Randy Savage last Thursday on Thunder due to Lex Luger getting involved in the match. Dillon goes on to say that is law and order is to be restored, it must be done uniformly. He also says that him showing the footage from Nitro two weeks ago being shown on Thunder was him doing his job. He also fines "Macho Man" Randy Savage $5,000 for accidentally striking Eric Bischoff last week, and says that he is simply doing his job. Savage rushes down the ramp and confronts Dillon over the fine, but Bischoff tells Savage to let him go and keeps him away from Dillon, telling him that he'll pay the fine for him. Savage says it's not about the money, it's the principle, and Bischoff has to try desperately to keep Savage from tearing Dillon apart, even as Savage wants to know what Kevin Nash said about him earlier in the night.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Diamond Dallas Page. DDP says he's jacked in Jacksonville, Florida, then says life is about timing. A few weeks ago when Thunder was being booked, they came up with a main event that will happen this Thursday: him and Lex Luger against "Macho Man" Randy Savage and Kevin Nash. Okerlund says there may be tension between Savage and Nash, and Page says he thougt Savage and Nash was for life, much like how Savage and Miss Elizabeth were supposedly for life. What is for life, according to Page, is his and Luger's hatred for the nWo, and says the weather that night will be very stormy Luger will make them feel the crackle and he will make them feel the bang.
Saturn puts his feet on the middle rope for leverage to win the WCW World Television Championship...almost. Rick Martel is at ringside, and tells the ref that Saturn used the ropes for leverage. This causes the referee to restart the match, and Booker T retains the title. Before the match, it is announced that the rest of Raven's Flock (Raven, Scotty Riggs, Van Hammer, Billy Kidman, Lodi) have been banned from ringside and removed from the front row for this match. After the match, Booker T tells Rick Martel he owes him one, and Rick Martel says "How about a title shot?" Booker T tells him he's got an open contract, and any time he wants it, he can come get it.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund introduces Nick Lambros and The Giant. Lambros says neither Kevin Nash or the nWo have given them a satisfactory explanation as to why Kevin Nash missed his match against The Giant at Starrcade, and while that may be acceptable to the nWo, that is not acceptable to WCW. WCW has therefore required that Nash or the nWo post a $1.5 million performance bond for the Nash/Giant match at Souled Out, and if they fail to post bond, Nash will be suspended from all WCW-sanctioned events for one year. Lambrose says he has also watched Eric Bischoff spend Time Warner and Turner's money like water for the last two years. He has talked with the Time Warner Executive Committee, and as of today, Eric Bischoff is officially cut off. The Giant is happy with the news, and says he just wants Kevin Nash to show up. Eric Bischoff, "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash show up with a lawyer of their own: Hollywood attorney to the stars Henry Holmes. Holmes says he has talked with his client Hogan and his newest client Nash, and they accept Mr. Lambros' demand of the $1.5 million performance bond, as Hogan is putting the $1.5 million up. Holmes says there is a catch: the nWo requires that WCW and The Giant match the $1.5 million and put it up as a guarantee from this moment until the pay-per-view that The Giant does not touch Kevin Nash, or else he will forfeit that $1.5 million to Kevin Nash, and Holmes will get his fair share. The Giant accepts Holmes' demands, and Kevin Nash gets in The Giant's face in an attempt to get The Giant to break the conditions of the deal - which doesn't work - before The Giant and Lambros leave.
We see a video package of Lex Luger vs. "Macho Man" Randy Savage for Souled Out.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.
Lex Luger beats Hugh Morrus with the Torture Rack. A distraught Miss Elizabeth shows up and calls Lex Luger after the match, telling him that "Macho Man" Randy Savage has become uncontrollable and that Luger is the only one who can end this. Luger is suddenly attacked from behind by none other than Savage, and Savage holds Luger up so that Elizabeth can slap Luger in the face. Luger and Elizabeth run as Diamond Dallas Page shows up and checks on Luger.
We see another performance from The Nitro Girls. This week's Nitro Prize Pack goes to Grant Cambridge in Westchester, Ohio.
Steve "Mongo" McMichael beats Chris Jericho.
After the break, Chris Jericho berates the fans and says he's a fool for being a role model for everyone. When he sees the camera, however, he changes his tune and says he can lose with dignity and in a respectable manner before apologizing. Jericho tries to finish, but he is interrupted by Rey Mysterio Jr.'s music. Rey says he's just here for his match, but Jericho confronts Rey for interrupting him. Jericho apologizes, and wishes Rey luck, saying he's his favorite cruiserweight. Jericho then attacks Rey from behind as soon as Rey turns his back and puts him in the Lion Tamer, cementing his heel turn. Juventud Guerrera shows up and almost falls off the top rope on the way in, and Jericho leaves the ring. Referee Charles Robinson tells Guerrera the match between him and Rey can't happen as Rey has been injured. Juventud attacks Rey, but Rey fights back, and the match happens anyway. Nevertheless, Juventud Guerrera quickly retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Rey Mysterio Jr.
"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff show up. Hogan says he and Bischoff recruited Henry Holmes to give the nWo umbrella coverage and rectify the wrong between him and Sting, even though he was happy to have Holmes cover the situation between Kevin Nash and The Giant. He also says that the nWo is ready to take off some head, as tomorrow morning at 8 AM, the nWo will file an injunction against WCW in federal court for every coin they have, and the fans will worship the ground he walks on.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, fresh from the WWF after a month off TV. Neidhart says he was sitting at home last week when something disturbed him: "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair's statements about Bret "The Hit Man" Hart. Neidhart says Bret is the best, not Flair. Not surprisingly, Flair shows up, shakes Neidhart's hand, and tells Neidhart that if he tries to state that Bret is the better wrestler, he'd better do it to his face. Neidhart does just that, and Flair says that if he wants some, all he needs to do is get his gear on. Neidhart says he was born with his gear on, and says he doesn't need to go to the back as he challenges Flair to an impromptu match. Flair takes the challenge and heads to the back to get his gear on, but Flair heads to the ring in his street clothes anyway. When he gets in to the ring, he knocks out Neidhart and referee Billy Silverman with a foreign object, then puts Neidhart in the Figure Four Leg Lock around the ring post until Bret "The Hit Man" Hart runs out and chase after Flair before the two of them have a brawl. Flair retreats as Bret checks on Neidhart.
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls, then see the footage of Grant Cambridge's Nitro party.
The Outsiders (Scott Hall and Kevin Nash) beat The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) to win the WCW World Tag Team Championships. During the match, "Macho Man" Randy Savage suddenly shows up to confront Nash for saying things behind his back, and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan has to calm Savage down. Later on in the match, Kevin Nash hits referee Randy Anderson with a Big Boot as Scott Steiner argues with Anderson. After Hogan knocks down Ted DiBiase, "Macho Man" Randy Savage hits an elbow drop on Rick Steiner when in reality, he is going for Kevin Nash. Nash and Hall both end up covering Rick Steiner together, and after the match, Kevin Nash goes after Randy Savage to end the show.
Bill Goldberg beats Jerry Flynn.
We see a performance by The Nitro Girls, who now have a new addition by the name of Whisper.
Marty Jannetty beats Black Cat in his Nitro debut. The Rocker Dropper is now known as the Showstopper.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund is outside when another limousine shows up. Out comes some more members of the New World Order, including "Macho Man" Randy Savage, who says that Lex Luger is his tonight. "Macho Man" Randy Savage almost slaps Okerlund for telling him that Kevin Nash said something about him earlier, saying that there are no problems within the nWo. Scott Hall accuses Okerlund of stirring the pot.
"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Dean Malenko with the Crippler Crosfface. Raven's Flock (Raven, Scotty Riggs, Van Hammer, Saturn, Billy Kidman, Lodi) are seen in the front row during the match. After the match, Raven jumps into the ring and hits Benoit with the Evenflow DDT before daring Malenko to attack him. Saturn ambushes Malenko from behind and puts him in the Rings of Saturn briefly.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon, who says that "Gentleman" Chris Adams had to be disqualified in his match against "Macho Man" Randy Savage last Thursday on Thunder due to Lex Luger getting involved in the match. Dillon goes on to say that is law and order is to be restored, it must be done uniformly. He also says that him showing the footage from Nitro two weeks ago being shown on Thunder was him doing his job. He also fines "Macho Man" Randy Savage $5,000 for accidentally striking Eric Bischoff last week, and says that he is simply doing his job. Savage rushes down the ramp and confronts Dillon over the fine, but Bischoff tells Savage to let him go and keeps him away from Dillon, telling him that he'll pay the fine for him. Savage says it's not about the money, it's the principle, and Bischoff has to try desperately to keep Savage from tearing Dillon apart, even as Savage wants to know what Kevin Nash said about him earlier in the night.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Diamond Dallas Page. DDP says he's jacked in Jacksonville, Florida, then says life is about timing. A few weeks ago when Thunder was being booked, they came up with a main event that will happen this Thursday: him and Lex Luger against "Macho Man" Randy Savage and Kevin Nash. Okerlund says there may be tension between Savage and Nash, and Page says he thougt Savage and Nash was for life, much like how Savage and Miss Elizabeth were supposedly for life. What is for life, according to Page, is his and Luger's hatred for the nWo, and says the weather that night will be very stormy Luger will make them feel the crackle and he will make them feel the bang.
Saturn puts his feet on the middle rope for leverage to win the WCW World Television Championship...almost. Rick Martel is at ringside, and tells the ref that Saturn used the ropes for leverage. This causes the referee to restart the match, and Booker T retains the title. Before the match, it is announced that the rest of Raven's Flock (Raven, Scotty Riggs, Van Hammer, Billy Kidman, Lodi) have been banned from ringside and removed from the front row for this match. After the match, Booker T tells Rick Martel he owes him one, and Rick Martel says "How about a title shot?" Booker T tells him he's got an open contract, and any time he wants it, he can come get it.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund introduces Nick Lambros and The Giant. Lambros says neither Kevin Nash or the nWo have given them a satisfactory explanation as to why Kevin Nash missed his match against The Giant at Starrcade, and while that may be acceptable to the nWo, that is not acceptable to WCW. WCW has therefore required that Nash or the nWo post a $1.5 million performance bond for the Nash/Giant match at Souled Out, and if they fail to post bond, Nash will be suspended from all WCW-sanctioned events for one year. Lambrose says he has also watched Eric Bischoff spend Time Warner and Turner's money like water for the last two years. He has talked with the Time Warner Executive Committee, and as of today, Eric Bischoff is officially cut off. The Giant is happy with the news, and says he just wants Kevin Nash to show up. Eric Bischoff, "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash show up with a lawyer of their own: Hollywood attorney to the stars Henry Holmes. Holmes says he has talked with his client Hogan and his newest client Nash, and they accept Mr. Lambros' demand of the $1.5 million performance bond, as Hogan is putting the $1.5 million up. Holmes says there is a catch: the nWo requires that WCW and The Giant match the $1.5 million and put it up as a guarantee from this moment until the pay-per-view that The Giant does not touch Kevin Nash, or else he will forfeit that $1.5 million to Kevin Nash, and Holmes will get his fair share. The Giant accepts Holmes' demands, and Kevin Nash gets in The Giant's face in an attempt to get The Giant to break the conditions of the deal - which doesn't work - before The Giant and Lambros leave.
We see a video package of Lex Luger vs. "Macho Man" Randy Savage for Souled Out.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.
Lex Luger beats Hugh Morrus with the Torture Rack. A distraught Miss Elizabeth shows up and calls Lex Luger after the match, telling him that "Macho Man" Randy Savage has become uncontrollable and that Luger is the only one who can end this. Luger is suddenly attacked from behind by none other than Savage, and Savage holds Luger up so that Elizabeth can slap Luger in the face. Luger and Elizabeth run as Diamond Dallas Page shows up and checks on Luger.
We see another performance from The Nitro Girls. This week's Nitro Prize Pack goes to Grant Cambridge in Westchester, Ohio.
Steve "Mongo" McMichael beats Chris Jericho.
After the break, Chris Jericho berates the fans and says he's a fool for being a role model for everyone. When he sees the camera, however, he changes his tune and says he can lose with dignity and in a respectable manner before apologizing. Jericho tries to finish, but he is interrupted by Rey Mysterio Jr.'s music. Rey says he's just here for his match, but Jericho confronts Rey for interrupting him. Jericho apologizes, and wishes Rey luck, saying he's his favorite cruiserweight. Jericho then attacks Rey from behind as soon as Rey turns his back and puts him in the Lion Tamer, cementing his heel turn. Juventud Guerrera shows up and almost falls off the top rope on the way in, and Jericho leaves the ring. Referee Charles Robinson tells Guerrera the match between him and Rey can't happen as Rey has been injured. Juventud attacks Rey, but Rey fights back, and the match happens anyway. Nevertheless, Juventud Guerrera quickly retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Rey Mysterio Jr.
"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff show up. Hogan says he and Bischoff recruited Henry Holmes to give the nWo umbrella coverage and rectify the wrong between him and Sting, even though he was happy to have Holmes cover the situation between Kevin Nash and The Giant. He also says that the nWo is ready to take off some head, as tomorrow morning at 8 AM, the nWo will file an injunction against WCW in federal court for every coin they have, and the fans will worship the ground he walks on.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, fresh from the WWF after a month off TV. Neidhart says he was sitting at home last week when something disturbed him: "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair's statements about Bret "The Hit Man" Hart. Neidhart says Bret is the best, not Flair. Not surprisingly, Flair shows up, shakes Neidhart's hand, and tells Neidhart that if he tries to state that Bret is the better wrestler, he'd better do it to his face. Neidhart does just that, and Flair says that if he wants some, all he needs to do is get his gear on. Neidhart says he was born with his gear on, and says he doesn't need to go to the back as he challenges Flair to an impromptu match. Flair takes the challenge and heads to the back to get his gear on, but Flair heads to the ring in his street clothes anyway. When he gets in to the ring, he knocks out Neidhart and referee Billy Silverman with a foreign object, then puts Neidhart in the Figure Four Leg Lock around the ring post until Bret "The Hit Man" Hart runs out and chase after Flair before the two of them have a brawl. Flair retreats as Bret checks on Neidhart.
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls, then see the footage of Grant Cambridge's Nitro party.
The Outsiders (Scott Hall and Kevin Nash) beat The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) to win the WCW World Tag Team Championships. During the match, "Macho Man" Randy Savage suddenly shows up to confront Nash for saying things behind his back, and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan has to calm Savage down. Later on in the match, Kevin Nash hits referee Randy Anderson with a Big Boot as Scott Steiner argues with Anderson. After Hogan knocks down Ted DiBiase, "Macho Man" Randy Savage hits an elbow drop on Rick Steiner when in reality, he is going for Kevin Nash. Nash and Hall both end up covering Rick Steiner together, and after the match, Kevin Nash goes after Randy Savage to end the show.
Raw Deal - Raw recap for January 12, 1998
D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) are looking forward to getting to Penn State University for the college girls. Shawn tells Owen Hart that if he sticks his nose in their business, it will be foor the last time. Triple H tells The Undertaker they're coming, and that Shawn has an announcement concerning 'Taker's family and the fact that he can't beat him. Shawn then pulls his pants down, get onto the roof of their limousine and moons everyone outside.
Before the next match, The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) mock the Penn State University crowd by wearing Florida Gators shirts and calling the crowd "losers."
The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) beat The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn), The Truth Commission (Recon and Sniper) and The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) in a Four Corners Tag Team Match after Gunn pulls a foreign object out and punches out Phineas I. Godwinn with it behind the ref's back.
We see a video package of recent events concerning The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) before their return this Sunday at Royal Rumble.
A camera is trained towards the outside of the arena when a pick-up truck barrels in. It's the Austin 3:16 pick-up truck, and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is here. During the commercial break, Austin hits both of The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) with Stone Cold Stunners. He then drives the pick-up truck towards the stage, gets out, and makes his way to the ring where Michael Cole interviews him. Austin says he won the Royal Rumble match year only for the carpet to be yanked out from under him. He says Vince McMahon may have bought the ring, but if anyone gets in it, he'll throw them out. On the subject of being made a marked man by the other participants of the Royal Rumble match, Austin borrows a pen, rips his tanktop in half, draws a target on his chest with the pen, and dares all the Superstars to get in the ring with him. He won't take anything from Gorilla Monsoon or anyone else in the WWF offices, and says he does what he wants when he wants because Stone Cold says so.
D-Generation X's ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) limousine has arrived, and Shawn gets cross when an 18-wheeler is in their way.
The Jackyl guests on commentary for the next match.
Kurrgan the Interrogator beats Jimmy Cicero and Lance Diamond in a 2-on-1 handicap match. After the match, Kurrgan destroys a Penn State Nifty Lions football helmet with his bare hands.
D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) fight Owen Hart in the limo after Owen makes his way into it and beats up Triple H as Shawn tries to get the 18-wheeler out of the way. The limo leaves with both DX and Owen in it.
Before the next match, "Marvelous" Marc Mero says he's had a change of heart about Sable, despite his microphone not working. Suddenly, Sable's music hits, but instead of Sable coming out, it's The Artist Formely Known As Goldust dressed in lingerie much like Sable and even wearing a wig. Goldust disrobes Mero, and Mero says he'll
Vader beats "Marvelous" Marc Mero by disqualification after Goldust hits Vader in the back of the head with a coconut he pulls out of his bra. During the match, the real Sable shows up and kicks Goldust in the kidneys before Mero sends her back to the locker room.
D-Generation X's ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) limousine returns. DX comes out, but Owen does not, causing concern among the commentators.
We look back at Bam Bam Bigelow's confrontation with Lawrence "L.T." Taylor at Royal Rumble 1995.
Cameras come to the back as it is revealed that "Stone Cold" Steve Austin has attacked Vader backstage.
Before the next match, "The Rock" Rocky Maivia says Pittsburgh Steeleers quarterback Cornell Stewart called him for advice on how to become a Super Bowl champion. Before he called Cornell back, Cornell got advice from Joe Paterno, and now neither one of them are champions like a chant. He then tells "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry he crossed a line for wearing a "Rocky Sucks" T-shirt and that he will rip that shirt off of him before telling Shamrock that if he's a real man, he'd stay in the ring and get a piece of him.
"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry and "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock vs. The Nation of Domination ("The Rock" Rocky Maivia and D'Lo Brown) ends with Mark Henry turning on Shamrock to join The Nation of Domination. After The Nation assaults Shamrock, The Rock rips off the "Rocky Sucks" T-Shirt like he said he would to reveal a Nation of Domination shirt underneath. Faarooq shows up, and the rest of The Nation introduces Faarooq to Mark Henry.
"The Rock" Rocky Maivia tells Faarooq he recruited "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry into The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, The Rock, Mark Henry) for him.
The intro to War Zone plays to signal the start of the second hour.
D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) show up. Triple H says that Owen Hart is the last remnant of something in the bottom of the toilet that kept coming back up flush after flush. He then announces that a half-hour ago in their limo, Owen got the big flush and is in the sewer headed to God knows where. He calls Owen Hart nothing but a lowly pledge to D-Generation X, and says he failed his final. Triple H then tells all the sorority sisters that if they need help, they can call him and he can give them help that lasts all night long as he has the tips to give them passing grade, but he won't just give them the tip; he'll give the whole thing and that he'll give the head if they've got the class. Shawn then addresses Mike Tyson, and says Mike Tyson is not the baddest man on the planet in his universe as he's never had to shimmy to the sounds of Sweet Chin Music. He says Tyson may not be the best boxer in the world, but if Tyson sticks his nose in his business at Royal Rumble, he'll dance all over his face. Before Shawn can talk about Kane, Owen Hart shows up on the TitanTron and tells them he'll make their lives hell. Triple H dares Owen to get in the ring so they can finish what they started, and Owen does just that. Owen threatens to break Triple H's other leg, and referees and officials have to keep Owen away from DX.
Before the next match, Jim Cornette talks about how NWA has a legacy in tag team wrestling with The Midnight Express and The Rock 'n Roll Express. He then introduces The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) to the WWF. Jim Cornette then guests on commentary for the next match. (It is mentioned that Jeff Jarrett was originally scheduled to be on commentary, but could not make it to due to an illness in the family.)
The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull and 8-Ball) beat The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) by disqualification when Jim Cornette gets caught trying to interfere. After the match, Ricky Morton hits one of the Disciples with Cornette's tennis racket, and Chainz shows up from the crowd to chase Cornette and The Rock 'n Roll Express out of the ring.
Rumors of "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan entering the Royal Rumble match are rumbling on Option 3 of the WWF Superstar Line.
In footage from earlier today, Mick Foley - as Cactus Jack - stands on the football field of Penn State University, where he talks about his wars with Terry Funk and how he got closer to this man than anyone else. When Foley found himself in a 2-on-1 situation, he called on Terry Funk, who wore a pair of pantyhose over his head and called himself Chainsaw Charlie. He feels the idea of the Chainsaw Charlie is a bit ridiculous, but to each his own. He then tells The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) that they are in a situation that they are not prepared for, and they will make their lives a living hell. He just wants them not to consider it punishment for sins they've committed, but as a chance to get to know each other. He then calls their incoming war "The Brutal Bowl."
Before the next match, The Artist Formely Known As Goldust shows up dressed like Dude Love, with Luna Vachon dressed appropriately. Mankind gets the Mandible Claw on Dude Love after just a few moments, but it doesn't take long for "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to come out of the crowd, give both men in the ring a Stone Cold Stunner, and says it's "no more mister nice guy" until he wins the Royal Rumble match.
Vince McMahon announces that Mike Tyson is an invited guest at Royal Rumble, and hopes to conclude negotiations with Mike Tyson there. He also guarantees that Tyson will be on next week's Raw for a huge announcement.
Sunny - dressed in a Penn State University cheerleader uniform - is guest ring announcer for the next match.
Los Boricuas (Savio Vega and Jesus Castillo, Jr.) beat Taka Michinoku and Scott Taylor. Los Boricuas continue to beat up Taka and Taylor after the match, then Owen Hart shows up from out of nowhere and smacks all four members of Los Boricuas with a wooden crutch.
We look back at "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels' Royal Rumble win from 1995 as part of the WWF Rewind.
Michael Cole interviews "The Heartbreak Kid' Shawn Michaels in the ring. Shawn talks about how Paul Bearer and Kane have split and about how Kane has stepped out on his own. Shawn says that D-Generation X (Shawn, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) has opened their arms and have taken Kane into their family. He introduces Kane, but The Undertaker's music hits instead and The Undertaker shows up instead. The Undertaker tells Michael to leave his family alone, especially his little brother Kane. He says that if he were Shawn, he would be worried about the Royal Rumble match and The Undertaker punching a six-inch hole in his forehead. He then prepares to choke slam Shawn, but lets go and nearly choke slams Chyna instead. Triple H hits 'Taker in the back with the wooden crutch, which as no effect. The Undertaker then backs Triple H into a corner, then turns around and gets hit by Shawn with Sweet Chin Music. Shawn then hits 'Taker with the wooden crutch and continues to attack him, and Triple H joins in. The arena then goes dark again, and Kane makes his presence known. Kane grabs Shawn by the back of the head, and almost choke slams him when Triple H hits him with the wooden crutch, which has no effect on Kane. DX retreat, with Kane slowly following them to the back. Kane then stops at the stage, turns around and extends his hand to The Undertaker. The Undertaker kneels down in the center of the ring to return the favor.
WWF Superstars fill the ring for the Royal Rumble match drawing when "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock shows up and attacks "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry for turning on him earlier in the day. The Honky Tonk Man shows up as referees and officials try to restore order, confirming his entry into the Royal Rumble match. Cactus Jack shows up, and is followed by "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, who comes out through the crowd and hits Phineas I. Godwinn with the tumbler before hitting him with the Stone Cold Stunner. Austin leaves the ring as all hell breaks loose in the ring and everyone else in the ring starts brawling, but is attacked by Savio Vega, D'Lo Brown and "The Rock" Rocky Maivia. After a while, Austin comes back, but The Rock, Savio Vega and D'Lo Brown are still beating Austin up as the show ends.
Before the next match, The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) mock the Penn State University crowd by wearing Florida Gators shirts and calling the crowd "losers."
The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) beat The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn), The Truth Commission (Recon and Sniper) and The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) in a Four Corners Tag Team Match after Gunn pulls a foreign object out and punches out Phineas I. Godwinn with it behind the ref's back.
We see a video package of recent events concerning The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) before their return this Sunday at Royal Rumble.
A camera is trained towards the outside of the arena when a pick-up truck barrels in. It's the Austin 3:16 pick-up truck, and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is here. During the commercial break, Austin hits both of The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) with Stone Cold Stunners. He then drives the pick-up truck towards the stage, gets out, and makes his way to the ring where Michael Cole interviews him. Austin says he won the Royal Rumble match year only for the carpet to be yanked out from under him. He says Vince McMahon may have bought the ring, but if anyone gets in it, he'll throw them out. On the subject of being made a marked man by the other participants of the Royal Rumble match, Austin borrows a pen, rips his tanktop in half, draws a target on his chest with the pen, and dares all the Superstars to get in the ring with him. He won't take anything from Gorilla Monsoon or anyone else in the WWF offices, and says he does what he wants when he wants because Stone Cold says so.
D-Generation X's ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) limousine has arrived, and Shawn gets cross when an 18-wheeler is in their way.
The Jackyl guests on commentary for the next match.
Kurrgan the Interrogator beats Jimmy Cicero and Lance Diamond in a 2-on-1 handicap match. After the match, Kurrgan destroys a Penn State Nifty Lions football helmet with his bare hands.
D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) fight Owen Hart in the limo after Owen makes his way into it and beats up Triple H as Shawn tries to get the 18-wheeler out of the way. The limo leaves with both DX and Owen in it.
Before the next match, "Marvelous" Marc Mero says he's had a change of heart about Sable, despite his microphone not working. Suddenly, Sable's music hits, but instead of Sable coming out, it's The Artist Formely Known As Goldust dressed in lingerie much like Sable and even wearing a wig. Goldust disrobes Mero, and Mero says he'll
Vader beats "Marvelous" Marc Mero by disqualification after Goldust hits Vader in the back of the head with a coconut he pulls out of his bra. During the match, the real Sable shows up and kicks Goldust in the kidneys before Mero sends her back to the locker room.
D-Generation X's ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) limousine returns. DX comes out, but Owen does not, causing concern among the commentators.
We look back at Bam Bam Bigelow's confrontation with Lawrence "L.T." Taylor at Royal Rumble 1995.
Cameras come to the back as it is revealed that "Stone Cold" Steve Austin has attacked Vader backstage.
Before the next match, "The Rock" Rocky Maivia says Pittsburgh Steeleers quarterback Cornell Stewart called him for advice on how to become a Super Bowl champion. Before he called Cornell back, Cornell got advice from Joe Paterno, and now neither one of them are champions like a chant. He then tells "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry he crossed a line for wearing a "Rocky Sucks" T-shirt and that he will rip that shirt off of him before telling Shamrock that if he's a real man, he'd stay in the ring and get a piece of him.
"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry and "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock vs. The Nation of Domination ("The Rock" Rocky Maivia and D'Lo Brown) ends with Mark Henry turning on Shamrock to join The Nation of Domination. After The Nation assaults Shamrock, The Rock rips off the "Rocky Sucks" T-Shirt like he said he would to reveal a Nation of Domination shirt underneath. Faarooq shows up, and the rest of The Nation introduces Faarooq to Mark Henry.
"The Rock" Rocky Maivia tells Faarooq he recruited "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry into The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, The Rock, Mark Henry) for him.
The intro to War Zone plays to signal the start of the second hour.
D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) show up. Triple H says that Owen Hart is the last remnant of something in the bottom of the toilet that kept coming back up flush after flush. He then announces that a half-hour ago in their limo, Owen got the big flush and is in the sewer headed to God knows where. He calls Owen Hart nothing but a lowly pledge to D-Generation X, and says he failed his final. Triple H then tells all the sorority sisters that if they need help, they can call him and he can give them help that lasts all night long as he has the tips to give them passing grade, but he won't just give them the tip; he'll give the whole thing and that he'll give the head if they've got the class. Shawn then addresses Mike Tyson, and says Mike Tyson is not the baddest man on the planet in his universe as he's never had to shimmy to the sounds of Sweet Chin Music. He says Tyson may not be the best boxer in the world, but if Tyson sticks his nose in his business at Royal Rumble, he'll dance all over his face. Before Shawn can talk about Kane, Owen Hart shows up on the TitanTron and tells them he'll make their lives hell. Triple H dares Owen to get in the ring so they can finish what they started, and Owen does just that. Owen threatens to break Triple H's other leg, and referees and officials have to keep Owen away from DX.
Before the next match, Jim Cornette talks about how NWA has a legacy in tag team wrestling with The Midnight Express and The Rock 'n Roll Express. He then introduces The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) to the WWF. Jim Cornette then guests on commentary for the next match. (It is mentioned that Jeff Jarrett was originally scheduled to be on commentary, but could not make it to due to an illness in the family.)
The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull and 8-Ball) beat The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) by disqualification when Jim Cornette gets caught trying to interfere. After the match, Ricky Morton hits one of the Disciples with Cornette's tennis racket, and Chainz shows up from the crowd to chase Cornette and The Rock 'n Roll Express out of the ring.
Rumors of "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan entering the Royal Rumble match are rumbling on Option 3 of the WWF Superstar Line.
In footage from earlier today, Mick Foley - as Cactus Jack - stands on the football field of Penn State University, where he talks about his wars with Terry Funk and how he got closer to this man than anyone else. When Foley found himself in a 2-on-1 situation, he called on Terry Funk, who wore a pair of pantyhose over his head and called himself Chainsaw Charlie. He feels the idea of the Chainsaw Charlie is a bit ridiculous, but to each his own. He then tells The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) that they are in a situation that they are not prepared for, and they will make their lives a living hell. He just wants them not to consider it punishment for sins they've committed, but as a chance to get to know each other. He then calls their incoming war "The Brutal Bowl."
Before the next match, The Artist Formely Known As Goldust shows up dressed like Dude Love, with Luna Vachon dressed appropriately. Mankind gets the Mandible Claw on Dude Love after just a few moments, but it doesn't take long for "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to come out of the crowd, give both men in the ring a Stone Cold Stunner, and says it's "no more mister nice guy" until he wins the Royal Rumble match.
Vince McMahon announces that Mike Tyson is an invited guest at Royal Rumble, and hopes to conclude negotiations with Mike Tyson there. He also guarantees that Tyson will be on next week's Raw for a huge announcement.
Sunny - dressed in a Penn State University cheerleader uniform - is guest ring announcer for the next match.
Los Boricuas (Savio Vega and Jesus Castillo, Jr.) beat Taka Michinoku and Scott Taylor. Los Boricuas continue to beat up Taka and Taylor after the match, then Owen Hart shows up from out of nowhere and smacks all four members of Los Boricuas with a wooden crutch.
We look back at "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels' Royal Rumble win from 1995 as part of the WWF Rewind.
Michael Cole interviews "The Heartbreak Kid' Shawn Michaels in the ring. Shawn talks about how Paul Bearer and Kane have split and about how Kane has stepped out on his own. Shawn says that D-Generation X (Shawn, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) has opened their arms and have taken Kane into their family. He introduces Kane, but The Undertaker's music hits instead and The Undertaker shows up instead. The Undertaker tells Michael to leave his family alone, especially his little brother Kane. He says that if he were Shawn, he would be worried about the Royal Rumble match and The Undertaker punching a six-inch hole in his forehead. He then prepares to choke slam Shawn, but lets go and nearly choke slams Chyna instead. Triple H hits 'Taker in the back with the wooden crutch, which as no effect. The Undertaker then backs Triple H into a corner, then turns around and gets hit by Shawn with Sweet Chin Music. Shawn then hits 'Taker with the wooden crutch and continues to attack him, and Triple H joins in. The arena then goes dark again, and Kane makes his presence known. Kane grabs Shawn by the back of the head, and almost choke slams him when Triple H hits him with the wooden crutch, which has no effect on Kane. DX retreat, with Kane slowly following them to the back. Kane then stops at the stage, turns around and extends his hand to The Undertaker. The Undertaker kneels down in the center of the ring to return the favor.
WWF Superstars fill the ring for the Royal Rumble match drawing when "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock shows up and attacks "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry for turning on him earlier in the day. The Honky Tonk Man shows up as referees and officials try to restore order, confirming his entry into the Royal Rumble match. Cactus Jack shows up, and is followed by "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, who comes out through the crowd and hits Phineas I. Godwinn with the tumbler before hitting him with the Stone Cold Stunner. Austin leaves the ring as all hell breaks loose in the ring and everyone else in the ring starts brawling, but is attacked by Savio Vega, D'Lo Brown and "The Rock" Rocky Maivia. After a while, Austin comes back, but The Rock, Savio Vega and D'Lo Brown are still beating Austin up as the show ends.
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