Thunderstruck - Thunder recap for March 26, 1998

The show starts with Eric Bischoff telling the production truck staff not to show anything until the nWo tells them to, or else they will have hell to pay. Doug Dellinger and WCW security are called to remove Eric Bischoff, and the footage from the main event from last Monday's Nitro is replayed.

Before the next match, Eddie Guerrero asks Chavo Guerrero Jr. if he has a title shot against Booker T and if he has to do everything he says. Chavo answers "yes" to both questions. Eddie says he is doing this because he loves him and because Chavo has not proven to him and the family, and tells him that Chavo will face "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit while Eddie takes his shot at the WCW World Television Championship.

"The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Chavo Guerrero Jr. with the Crippler Crossface. During the match, Eric Bischoff and Rick Rude boot the commentary team off the commentary table and take over, insisting that there is no dissension within the New World Order and that WCW is manipulating footage to lie to the people.

The commentary team is back after the commercial break.

Eric Bischoff and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan show up. Bischoff says it does not take a college education to figure out why Hogan has disciples all over the world and see through "the gaga that WCW and [WCW Executive Committee Chairman] J.J. Dillon are trying to create." Hogan says it is another weak attempt by WCW to undermine the most powerful wrestling organization in the world today, and that the nWo is here for life. He says that he is as sure as all the men, women and children who worship the ground he walks on that he and Kevin Nash will win the Batmatch at Spring Stampede and that The Giant has run away, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper was beaten up so badly that he will not be seen again and that "Macho Man" Randy Savage is hiding in the rafters with Sting. Suddenly, Kevin Nash shows up and says that since all the dirty laundry is being put out, he has a couple of questions. He says that everyone knows who is pulling the strings around here and that nobody is pulling his. He tells Hogan that he comes out week after week as the leader of the nWo, but that everyone knows that the Wolfpac (Nash, Scott Hall, Syxx) is the heart and soul of the nWo. Nash then asks why Syxx no longer has a job anymore in the nWo, as well as why Scott Hall isn't on live TV anymore due to being "too dangerous." Hogan tells Nash that it isn't his fault that Syxx can't "cut the mustard and run with the rest of the nWo," and as far as Scott Hall is concerned, he has no idea where he is at. Nash says that Hall isn't here, and Hogan tells Nash that they have a lot on the line at Spring Stampede and that there should be no reason for anybody to think there is dissension in the nWo. He says that Nash is the true giant, and if he has a problem with him or the decisions made in the nWo, he wants to hear them right now. Nash says there is a trust problem going on in the nWo already and that they already don't trust each other. Hogan says they have the same agenda, and that as long as they get the job done, that is all they have to worry about. As far as trusting him goes, he is willing to team up with Nash and trust him with his life while protecting him against anybody in WCW. Nash says "It would be an honor...brother" in a rather sarcastic fashion and leaves.

Mike Tenay guests on commentary for the next match.

Prince Iaukea beats La Parka with a Northern Lights suplex bridge pin.

Tony Schiavone interviews Lex Luger. Luger mentions "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan's challenge to team with Kevin Nash against anybody in WCW from earlier, and that he and Sting want to take Hogan up on the challenge.

Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Disco Inferno. After the match, Jericho claims Disco Inferno's headband as a trophy.

This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: Psychosis vs. Chris Jericho for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship! Yuji Nagata vs. Booker T for the WCW World Television Championship! Kevin Nash vs. Rick Steiner!

Goldberg beats Jerry Flynn.

Before the next match, Kidman says that Psychosis hurt Lodi and that he will hurt him tonight. It is then mentioned on commentary that Lodi suffered an injured ankle on last Monday's Nitro and that two pins had to be surgically inserted into his leg.

Psychosis beats Kidman after Sick Boy's interference attempt backfires.

Tony Schiavone interviews Diamond Dallas Page in the ring. DDP says he got a fax from WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon which stated that he would do all in his power to get the United States title from him. He tells Dillon "thanks, but no thanks," and says he would rather get it back himself as it would be more fun that way. He then says that he had a shot at the US title last Monday, and says that there is nobody with more respect for Sting than him. He then calls Raven "scum," and says that it was Jake "The Snake" Roberts who took him under his wing and that he will get him for everything he said on MTV. DDP also says he is sick to death of Raven's constant whining and complaining, and while Raven is at the bottom of the list of people he feels sorry for, he is at the top of the list of people ready to feel the bang.

Rick Rude guests on commentary for the next match, replacing Lee Marshall.

The British Bulldog and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart vs. Curt Hennig and Brian Adams ends in a no-contest when the match gets out of control.

Saturn beats Diamond Dallas Page by count-out, and Diamond Dallas Page retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship. During the match, Raven shows up telling DDP to come and get the title if he wants it before DDP hits Saturn with the Diamond Cutter. Afterwards, DDP chases after Raven.

Before the next match, Booker T tells Chavo Guerrero Jr. that he had a chance to become WCW World Television Champion but elected to listen to Eddie Guerrero. He tells Chavo to be a man and tell him what is on his mind. Eddie takes the microphone and says the only thing Chavo has to say is what he has to say, which is to keep his nose out of the family business. Booker responds by pushing Eddie, and tells Chavo to take a seat and show him how to deal with a bully. As he says this, the bell ring and Eddie tries to knock Booker out with a foreign object. Chavo throws the object back to Eddie, who fumbles while trying to take it, ending the match as soon as it begins. Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against Eddie Guerrero by disqualification. Eddie then puts the object in Chavo's hand and tells him to hit Booker T, which he reluctantly does. He then tells Chavo to put the boots to Booker, but it isn't long before "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit to run into the ring and chase the Guerreros away.

Rick Steiner beats Scott Norton. During the match, it is announced that there will be no Thunder next week. Later on, Scott Steiner shows up and tries to toss Rick Steiner's dog collar into the ring, but Rick grabs it and manages to nail both Buff Bagwell and Scott Norton with it. After the match, Rick chases Scott to the back.

"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash vs. Lex Luger and Sting ends in a no-contest after "Macho Man" Randy Savage runs in and attacks everyone in the match, including the referee. Hogan attacks Savage, but Nash shoves Hogan away from Savage, causing Hogan and Nash to argue with each other. The rest of the nWo runs in to attack Luger, and Sting has to make the save for him. Sting and Luger clean house, then Hogan and Nash argue again to end the show as the rest of the nWo hold them back.