Note: This episode is the remaining two hours of this week's Nitro, split between two days due to the NBA Playoffs.
"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Disco Inferno with the Crippler Crossface.
We see a video package of Chris Jericho's recent escapades.
Chris Jericho comes out to Dean Malenko's music, mocking his ring mannerisms on the way to the ring. He also mocks Malenko's voice as he mocks Malenko saying he is going home.
Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Psychosis after reversing a top rope hurricanrana into the Lion Tamer.
We see a performance by The Nitro Girls.
The Barbarian and Hugh Morrus beat Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock). This match originally starts out as The Barbarian vs. "Flyboy" Rocco Rock. During the match, Hugh Morrus runs in and nails Rocco in the back of the head, leading to Johnny Grunge running in and hitting Hugh Morrus with a trash can. The ref officially declares the match a tag team match soon after this. Jimmy Hart is also put through a table by Public Enemy, but Hugh Morrus and Rocco Rock go through the table instead.
We see a video package of Juventud Guerrera.
Juventud Guerrera beats Kidman. After the match, Riggs, Reese, Sick Boy and Horace attack Juvi.
Next week's Nitro takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Alex Wright. Wright says he took a vacation in his home country for the last five months, then says he had to come to the "pigsty" that is Norfolk, Virginia to teach the people there how to dance only to be forced to the back by WCW security after being treated like royalty wherever he went. WCW Head of Security Doug Dellinger and two other men force Wright to the back again.
Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against Eddie Guerrero. Eddie takes his anger out on Chavo Guerrero Jr. after the match.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.
Saturn beats Marty Jannetty with the Death Valley Driver.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Diamond Dallas Page. Page says the only reason he called Raven out last week is because he wanted him to experience his "Big Bang Theory," but he walked away. Page says he's been looking for Raven and hasn't found him, and knows he'll find him sooner or later. He calls Raven out again, so Raven can feel the bang. Kidman and Sick Boy show up, and Sick Boy tells Page not to kill the messengers. Kidman says Raven couldn't make it tonight, but due to his comments, he sent a video especially for him. We see a message from Raven, who says that Page put his family through pain like he did to his. He says that Page's mom despised him to the point that he was sent to live with father and shuttled from family to family. He also mentions Page saying he doesn't remember anything from before he was eight years old and that he's okay with it, asking if he really is okay with it. He knows Page still wants to get his hands on him, but tells Page it is over between them. Page hits Sick Boy with the Diamond Cutter, and Kidman takes off for backstage. As Page leaves through the crowd, a fan gets in the ring and knocks Kidman out of the ring before being apprehended by security.
We see a video package of Goldberg winning the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship.
Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Jerry Flynn.
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls. It is reported that Buff Bagwell has undergone neck surgery on his spine and had a few vertebrae fused, but he is in stable condition and that his prognosis is good.
Lex Luger, The Giant and Sting beat Konnan, Brian Adams and Scott Steiner by count-out. During the match, Brian Adams walks out on Konnan and Scott Steiner, who walk out of the match soon after. The Giant choke slams Vincent just before the win.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart upon Bret's request. Bret makes it clear that he wants to express his motives for helping "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship to Hogan's face, and demands that Hogan shows up. Hogan shows up with Eric Bischoff and The Disciple, and Bret tells Hogan that he is somebody whom he has looked up to for a long time, and admits that Hogan has made more money than possibly anyone else in professional wrestling as well as professional wrestling's most recognized figure. Hogan tells Bret he appreciate him setting the record straight and telling it like it is,. Bret is about to mention the biggest reason he wanted him to win the World title when he unzips his jacket to reveal a Hogan shirt underneath. "Macho Man" Randy Savage confronts Bret and punches him, but Bret, Hogan and The Disciple outnumber him as the show ends.
Tuesday, April 28, 1998
Monday, April 27, 1998
Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for April 27/28, 1998 (Combined Edition)
This week's Nitro spanned over three hours in two nights - Monday and Tuesday - due to the NBA Playoffs. Here are the combined results.
The show - which is a special one-hour edition due to the NBA Playoffs - starts with a performance by The Nitro Girls. As the Nitro Girls are jumping rope, Alex Wright - who hasn't been seen in months - shows up and starts dancing before WCW security pushes him to the back.
Kevin Nash and "Macho Man" Randy Savage show up. Nash talks about how Sting showed up wanting a tag match with him and Scott Hall, and Nash says he ran into Hall two night's ago at Trader Vic's with perfect hair and a pina colada in his hand. Nash tells Sting that if he wants the tag titles, he'd better come and get them. He then focuses on the current state of the nWo, saying that "The Wolfpack" is expanding, and that Savage is its newest member. He then address "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, saying Savage has a surprise for him. As for Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, if he's going to hit him in the belt, he'll take whatever's left of Bret after Savage is done with him. Savage tells Bret that the ends justify the means, and that he is in a lot of trouble he won't be able to get out of. Savage reveals that Hogan is not in the building right now. Nash tells Hogan they promised him a surprise, and tells him this is the first of many defections, and brings out yet another defector: Konnan, who calls it an honor to be next to "Big Sexy, The Giant Killer" while proclaiming Savage to be "a classic, just like Coca-Cola and Corvettes." He tells Hogan he doesn't want any of the Wolfpack, and that they're thinking about him.
We get a special look at Juventud Guerrera. He tells his name means "Young Warrior," and that his father, also a professional wrestler, gave him that name. Juvi says he is Azteca, and that his Aztec culture is very important to culture, hence the "never surrender" motto. He says Chris Jericho may have taken his match, but he will never take his pride.
Before the next match, Chris Jericho welcomes the fans to "WCW Monday Jericho." He thanks Juventud Guerrera, saying that since he has beaten him for his mask, he has left him as a shell of his former self, especially when he had him in the Lion Tamer. He has also arranged an exclusive interview with Dean Malenko (or a portrait of him), asking him what it's like to be the #2 wrestler in the world before congratulating him on being the new fry cook at Harry's Burgers in Tampa, Florida. He also asks him what it's like to be a quitter after he beat him, and says Malenko can live vicariously through him as he dedicates the match to Malenko.
Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Chavo Guerrero Jr. with the Lion Tamer. At one point in the match, Eddie Guerrero is standing on the apron, and Chavo drop kicks Jericho into him. After the match, Eddie Guerrero confronts Chris Jericho, who tells him that Chavo sent Jericho into him. Eddie Guerrero embarrasses Chavo again, pushing him around and calling him an embarrassment.
Pete Kasougarus of Gold's Gym in Hobart, Indiana is the winner of this week's Nitro party. We see some footage of his Nitro party.
It is announced that Buff Bagwell has underwent surgery this evening following his severe, paralyzing neck injury from last Wednesday's Thunder, and that tomorrow's special one-hour edition of Nitro starting at 6 PM Eastern/5 PM Central will provide an update. Thankfully, he had gotten some movement back before the night was over.
Eric Bischoff, The Disciple and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan show up. "NWO" is spray painted on the WCW World Heavyweight Championship once again. When Eric Bischoff asks Hogan what is left for him, Hogan decides to put the cart in front of the horse and announces he's done it all, been it all and from now on until the rest of eternity, he will be it all. He says the nWo-ites have finally realized what a joke Kevin Nash and "Macho Man" Randy Savage are, as Nash is down and out and will never get in his face again, while Savage and Miss Elizabeth already have "one foot in the glue factory." He says there is not one wrestler left to conquer, one promoter to break in half, or one championship to compete for, and that he tips the scales in his favor and that he is where the power lies. If Nash and Konnan are the best Nash has, he'll have The Disciple call his maintenance man in Beverly Hills, take his pick-up truck to the valley, and recruit every hobo there to pick his orange groves. Hogan then proclaims the stage is set, and says Bret "The Hit Man" Hart helped him become WCW World Heavyweight Champion because he knows where the power lies, and has known since day one.
Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Scott Norton, despite Norton's attempts to injure one of his arms to stop the Jackhammer.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart in the ring. When asked why he helped "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, he calls the Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia "the house that Hogan built." He says we are all supposed to suffer for our crimes, but if we're not suffering it's not a crime in the first place. He says there is no room for guilt or innocence in professional wrestling, which he calls a "long, cruel money trench," "a plastic hallway full of pimps and thieves," and "a place where good men die like dogs." He says that if "Macho Man" Randy Savage feels bad about things, he wants him to know "who's crying now." He says that Savage has talked about him for years but never had the guts to face him in the ring, and that he has suddenly climbed out of his rock to challenge him at Slamboree. He calls Savage "half-troll, half-lizard" and claims that Savage does not have what it takes to beat with him, never did and never will. He also wants to look Hogan in the eye and tell him and the rest of the world why he did what he did, and that he won't explain why he did what he did until he meets him face-to-face tomorrow night. When Okerlund asks Bret if he thinks he's screwed over WCW in exchange for being screwed over by WWF, he asks Okerlund who he is to judge him, and says nothing makes sense anymore. He says it is time to arrive after being on the back burner for so long, and that he has made his presence clear.
"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Disco Inferno with the Crippler Crossface.
We see a video package of Chris Jericho's recent escapades.
Chris Jericho comes out to Dean Malenko's music, mocking his ring mannerisms on the way to the ring. He also mocks Malenko's voice as he mocks Malenko saying he is going home.
Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Psychosis after reversing a top rope hurricanrana into the Lion Tamer.
We see a performance by The Nitro Girls.
The Barbarian and Hugh Morrus beat Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock). This match originally starts out as The Barbarian vs. "Flyboy" Rocco Rock. During the match, Hugh Morrus runs in and nails Rocco in the back of the head, leading to Johnny Grunge running in and hitting Hugh Morrus with a trash can. The ref officially declares the match a tag team match soon after this. Jimmy Hart is also put through a table by Public Enemy, but Hugh Morrus and Rocco Rock go through the table instead.
We see a video package of Juventud Guerrera.
Juventud Guerrera beats Kidman. After the match, Riggs, Reese, Sick Boy and Horace attack Juvi.
Next week's Nitro takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Alex Wright. Wright says he took a vacation in his home country for the last five months, then says he had to come to the "pigsty" that is Norfolk, Virginia to teach the people there how to dance only to be forced to the back by WCW security after being treated like royalty wherever he went. WCW Head of Security Doug Dellinger and two other men force Wright to the back again.
Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against Eddie Guerrero. Eddie takes his anger out on Chavo Guerrero Jr. after the match.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.
Saturn beats Marty Jannetty with the Death Valley Driver.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Diamond Dallas Page. Page says the only reason he called Raven out last week is because he wanted him to experience his "Big Bang Theory," but he walked away. Page says he's been looking for Raven and hasn't found him, and knows he'll find him sooner or later. He calls Raven out again, so Raven can feel the bang. Kidman and Sick Boy show up, and Sick Boy tells Page not to kill the messengers. Kidman says Raven couldn't make it tonight, but due to his comments, he sent a video especially for him. We see a message from Raven, who says that Page put his family through pain like he did to his. He says that Page's mom despised him to the point that he was sent to live with father and shuttled from family to family. He also mentions Page saying he doesn't remember anything from before he was eight years old and that he's okay with it, asking if he really is okay with it. He knows Page still wants to get his hands on him, but tells Page it is over between them. Page hits Sick Boy with the Diamond Cutter, and Kidman takes off for backstage. As Page leaves through the crowd, a fan gets in the ring and knocks Kidman out of the ring before being apprehended by security.
We see a video package of Goldberg winning the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship.
Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Jerry Flynn.
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls. It is reported that Buff Bagwell has undergone neck surgery on his spine and had a few vertebrae fused, but he is in stable condition and that his prognosis is good.
Lex Luger, The Giant and Sting beat Konnan, Brian Adams and Scott Steiner by count-out. During the match, Brian Adams walks out on Konnan and Scott Steiner, who walk out of the match soon after. The Giant choke slams Vincent just before the win.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart upon Bret's request. Bret makes it clear that he wants to express his motives for helping "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship to Hogan's face, and demands that Hogan shows up. Hogan shows up with Eric Bischoff and The Disciple, and Bret tells Hogan that he is somebody whom he has looked up to for a long time, and admits that Hogan has made more money than possibly anyone else in professional wrestling as well as professional wrestling's most recognized figure. Hogan tells Bret he appreciate him setting the record straight and telling it like it is,. Bret is about to mention the biggest reason he wanted him to win the World title when he unzips his jacket to reveal a Hogan shirt underneath. "Macho Man" Randy Savage confronts Bret and punches him, but Bret, Hogan and The Disciple outnumber him as the show ends.
Monday Night, April 27
The show - which is a special one-hour edition due to the NBA Playoffs - starts with a performance by The Nitro Girls. As the Nitro Girls are jumping rope, Alex Wright - who hasn't been seen in months - shows up and starts dancing before WCW security pushes him to the back.
Kevin Nash and "Macho Man" Randy Savage show up. Nash talks about how Sting showed up wanting a tag match with him and Scott Hall, and Nash says he ran into Hall two night's ago at Trader Vic's with perfect hair and a pina colada in his hand. Nash tells Sting that if he wants the tag titles, he'd better come and get them. He then focuses on the current state of the nWo, saying that "The Wolfpack" is expanding, and that Savage is its newest member. He then address "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, saying Savage has a surprise for him. As for Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, if he's going to hit him in the belt, he'll take whatever's left of Bret after Savage is done with him. Savage tells Bret that the ends justify the means, and that he is in a lot of trouble he won't be able to get out of. Savage reveals that Hogan is not in the building right now. Nash tells Hogan they promised him a surprise, and tells him this is the first of many defections, and brings out yet another defector: Konnan, who calls it an honor to be next to "Big Sexy, The Giant Killer" while proclaiming Savage to be "a classic, just like Coca-Cola and Corvettes." He tells Hogan he doesn't want any of the Wolfpack, and that they're thinking about him.
We get a special look at Juventud Guerrera. He tells his name means "Young Warrior," and that his father, also a professional wrestler, gave him that name. Juvi says he is Azteca, and that his Aztec culture is very important to culture, hence the "never surrender" motto. He says Chris Jericho may have taken his match, but he will never take his pride.
Before the next match, Chris Jericho welcomes the fans to "WCW Monday Jericho." He thanks Juventud Guerrera, saying that since he has beaten him for his mask, he has left him as a shell of his former self, especially when he had him in the Lion Tamer. He has also arranged an exclusive interview with Dean Malenko (or a portrait of him), asking him what it's like to be the #2 wrestler in the world before congratulating him on being the new fry cook at Harry's Burgers in Tampa, Florida. He also asks him what it's like to be a quitter after he beat him, and says Malenko can live vicariously through him as he dedicates the match to Malenko.
Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Chavo Guerrero Jr. with the Lion Tamer. At one point in the match, Eddie Guerrero is standing on the apron, and Chavo drop kicks Jericho into him. After the match, Eddie Guerrero confronts Chris Jericho, who tells him that Chavo sent Jericho into him. Eddie Guerrero embarrasses Chavo again, pushing him around and calling him an embarrassment.
Pete Kasougarus of Gold's Gym in Hobart, Indiana is the winner of this week's Nitro party. We see some footage of his Nitro party.
It is announced that Buff Bagwell has underwent surgery this evening following his severe, paralyzing neck injury from last Wednesday's Thunder, and that tomorrow's special one-hour edition of Nitro starting at 6 PM Eastern/5 PM Central will provide an update. Thankfully, he had gotten some movement back before the night was over.
Eric Bischoff, The Disciple and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan show up. "NWO" is spray painted on the WCW World Heavyweight Championship once again. When Eric Bischoff asks Hogan what is left for him, Hogan decides to put the cart in front of the horse and announces he's done it all, been it all and from now on until the rest of eternity, he will be it all. He says the nWo-ites have finally realized what a joke Kevin Nash and "Macho Man" Randy Savage are, as Nash is down and out and will never get in his face again, while Savage and Miss Elizabeth already have "one foot in the glue factory." He says there is not one wrestler left to conquer, one promoter to break in half, or one championship to compete for, and that he tips the scales in his favor and that he is where the power lies. If Nash and Konnan are the best Nash has, he'll have The Disciple call his maintenance man in Beverly Hills, take his pick-up truck to the valley, and recruit every hobo there to pick his orange groves. Hogan then proclaims the stage is set, and says Bret "The Hit Man" Hart helped him become WCW World Heavyweight Champion because he knows where the power lies, and has known since day one.
Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Scott Norton, despite Norton's attempts to injure one of his arms to stop the Jackhammer.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart in the ring. When asked why he helped "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, he calls the Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia "the house that Hogan built." He says we are all supposed to suffer for our crimes, but if we're not suffering it's not a crime in the first place. He says there is no room for guilt or innocence in professional wrestling, which he calls a "long, cruel money trench," "a plastic hallway full of pimps and thieves," and "a place where good men die like dogs." He says that if "Macho Man" Randy Savage feels bad about things, he wants him to know "who's crying now." He says that Savage has talked about him for years but never had the guts to face him in the ring, and that he has suddenly climbed out of his rock to challenge him at Slamboree. He calls Savage "half-troll, half-lizard" and claims that Savage does not have what it takes to beat with him, never did and never will. He also wants to look Hogan in the eye and tell him and the rest of the world why he did what he did, and that he won't explain why he did what he did until he meets him face-to-face tomorrow night. When Okerlund asks Bret if he thinks he's screwed over WCW in exchange for being screwed over by WWF, he asks Okerlund who he is to judge him, and says nothing makes sense anymore. He says it is time to arrive after being on the back burner for so long, and that he has made his presence clear.
Tuesday Night, April 28
"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Disco Inferno with the Crippler Crossface.
We see a video package of Chris Jericho's recent escapades.
Chris Jericho comes out to Dean Malenko's music, mocking his ring mannerisms on the way to the ring. He also mocks Malenko's voice as he mocks Malenko saying he is going home.
Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Psychosis after reversing a top rope hurricanrana into the Lion Tamer.
We see a performance by The Nitro Girls.
The Barbarian and Hugh Morrus beat Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock). This match originally starts out as The Barbarian vs. "Flyboy" Rocco Rock. During the match, Hugh Morrus runs in and nails Rocco in the back of the head, leading to Johnny Grunge running in and hitting Hugh Morrus with a trash can. The ref officially declares the match a tag team match soon after this. Jimmy Hart is also put through a table by Public Enemy, but Hugh Morrus and Rocco Rock go through the table instead.
We see a video package of Juventud Guerrera.
Juventud Guerrera beats Kidman. After the match, Riggs, Reese, Sick Boy and Horace attack Juvi.
Next week's Nitro takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Alex Wright. Wright says he took a vacation in his home country for the last five months, then says he had to come to the "pigsty" that is Norfolk, Virginia to teach the people there how to dance only to be forced to the back by WCW security after being treated like royalty wherever he went. WCW Head of Security Doug Dellinger and two other men force Wright to the back again.
Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against Eddie Guerrero. Eddie takes his anger out on Chavo Guerrero Jr. after the match.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.
Saturn beats Marty Jannetty with the Death Valley Driver.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Diamond Dallas Page. Page says the only reason he called Raven out last week is because he wanted him to experience his "Big Bang Theory," but he walked away. Page says he's been looking for Raven and hasn't found him, and knows he'll find him sooner or later. He calls Raven out again, so Raven can feel the bang. Kidman and Sick Boy show up, and Sick Boy tells Page not to kill the messengers. Kidman says Raven couldn't make it tonight, but due to his comments, he sent a video especially for him. We see a message from Raven, who says that Page put his family through pain like he did to his. He says that Page's mom despised him to the point that he was sent to live with father and shuttled from family to family. He also mentions Page saying he doesn't remember anything from before he was eight years old and that he's okay with it, asking if he really is okay with it. He knows Page still wants to get his hands on him, but tells Page it is over between them. Page hits Sick Boy with the Diamond Cutter, and Kidman takes off for backstage. As Page leaves through the crowd, a fan gets in the ring and knocks Kidman out of the ring before being apprehended by security.
We see a video package of Goldberg winning the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship.
Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Jerry Flynn.
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls. It is reported that Buff Bagwell has undergone neck surgery on his spine and had a few vertebrae fused, but he is in stable condition and that his prognosis is good.
Lex Luger, The Giant and Sting beat Konnan, Brian Adams and Scott Steiner by count-out. During the match, Brian Adams walks out on Konnan and Scott Steiner, who walk out of the match soon after. The Giant choke slams Vincent just before the win.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart upon Bret's request. Bret makes it clear that he wants to express his motives for helping "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship to Hogan's face, and demands that Hogan shows up. Hogan shows up with Eric Bischoff and The Disciple, and Bret tells Hogan that he is somebody whom he has looked up to for a long time, and admits that Hogan has made more money than possibly anyone else in professional wrestling as well as professional wrestling's most recognized figure. Hogan tells Bret he appreciate him setting the record straight and telling it like it is,. Bret is about to mention the biggest reason he wanted him to win the World title when he unzips his jacket to reveal a Hogan shirt underneath. "Macho Man" Randy Savage confronts Bret and punches him, but Bret, Hogan and The Disciple outnumber him as the show ends.
Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for April 27, 1998
The show - which is a special one-hour edition due to the NBA Playoffs - starts with a performance by The Nitro Girls. As the Nitro Girls are jumping rope, Alex Wright - who hasn't been seen in months - shows up and starts dancing before WCW security pushes him to the back.
Kevin Nash and "Macho Man" Randy Savage show up. Nash talks about how Sting showed up wanting a tag match with him and Scott Hall, and Nash says he ran into Hall two night's ago at Trader Vic's with perfect hair and a pina colada in his hand. Nash tells Sting that if he wants the tag titles, he'd better come and get them. He then focuses on the current state of the nWo, saying that "The Wolfpack" is expanding, and that Savage is its newest member. He then address "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, saying Savage has a surprise for him. As for Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, if he's going to hit him in the belt, he'll take whatever's left of Bret after Savage is done with him. Savage tells Bret that the ends justify the means, and that he is in a lot of trouble he won't be able to get out of. Savage reveals that Hogan is not in the building right now. Nash tells Hogan they promised him a surprise, and tells him this is the first of many defections, and brings out yet another defector: Konnan, who calls it an honor to be next to "Big Sexy, The Giant Killer" while proclaiming Savage to be "a classic, just like Coca-Cola and Corvettes." He tells Hogan he doesn't want any of the Wolfpack, and that they're thinking about him.
We get a special look at Juventud Guerrera. He tells his name means "Young Warrior," and that his father, also a professional wrestler, gave him that name. Juvi says he is Azteca, and that his Aztec culture is very important to culture, hence the "never surrender" motto. He says Chris Jericho may have taken his match, but he will never take his pride.
Before the next match, Chris Jericho welcomes the fans to "WCW Monday Jericho." He thanks Juventud Guerrera, saying that since he has beaten him for his mask, he has left him as a shell of his former self, especially when he had him in the Lion Tamer. He has also arranged an exclusive interview with Dean Malenko (or a portrait of him), asking him what it's like to be the #2 wrestler in the world before congratulating him on being the new fry cook at Harry's Burgers in Tampa, Florida. He also asks him what it's like to be a quitter after he beat him, and says Malenko can live vicariously through him as he dedicates the match to Malenko.
Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Chavo Guerrero Jr. with the Lion Tamer. At one point in the match, Eddie Guerrero is standing on the apron, and Chavo drop kicks Jericho into him. After the match, Eddie Guerrero confronts Chris Jericho, who tells him that Chavo sent Jericho into him. Eddie Guerrero embarrasses Chavo again, pushing him around and calling him an embarrassment.
Pete Kasougarus of Gold's Gym in Hobart, Indiana is the winner of this week's Nitro party. We see some footage of his Nitro party.
It is announced that Buff Bagwell has underwent surgery this evening following his severe, paralyzing neck injury from last Wednesday's Thunder, and that tomorrow's special one-hour edition of Nitro starting at 6 PM Eastern/5 PM Central will provide an update. Thankfully, he had gotten some movement back before the night was over.
Eric Bischoff, The Disciple and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan show up. "NWO" is spray painted on the WCW World Heavyweight Championship once again. When Eric Bischoff asks Hogan what is left for him, Hogan decides to put the cart in front of the horse and announces he's done it all, been it all and from now on until the rest of eternity, he will be it all. He says the nWo-ites have finally realized what a joke Kevin Nash and "Macho Man" Randy Savage are, as Nash is down and out and will never get in his face again, while Savage and Miss Elizabeth already have "one foot in the glue factory." He says there is not one wrestler left to conquer, one promoter to break in half, or one championship to compete for, and that he tips the scales in his favor and that he is where the power lies. If Nash and Konnan are the best Nash has, he'll have The Disciple call his maintenance man in Beverly Hills, take his pick-up truck to the valley, and recruit every hobo there to pick his orange groves. Hogan then proclaims the stage is set, and says Bret "The Hit Man" Hart helped him become WCW World Heavyweight Champion because he knows where the power lies, and has known since day one.
Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Scott Norton, despite Norton's attempts to injure one of his arms to stop the Jackhammer.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart in the ring. When asked why he helped "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, he calls the Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia "the house that Hogan built." He says we are all supposed to suffer for our crimes, but if we're not suffering it's not a crime in the first place. He says there is no room for guilt or innocence in professional wrestling, which he calls a "long, cruel money trench," "a plastic hallway full of pimps and thieves," and "a place where good men die like dogs." He says that if "Macho Man" Randy Savage feels bad about things, he wants him to know "who's crying now." He says that Savage has talked about him for years but never had the guts to face him in the ring, and that he has suddenly climbed out of his rock to challenge him at Slamboree. He calls Savage "half-troll, half-lizard" and claims that Savage does not have what it takes to beat with him, never did and never will. He also wants to look Hogan in the eye and tell him and the rest of the world why he did what he did, and that he won't explain why he did what he did until he meets him face-to-face tomorrow night. When Okerlund asks Bret if he thinks he's screwed over WCW in exchange for being screwed over by WWF, he asks Okerlund who he is to judge him, and says nothing makes sense anymore. He says it is time to arrive after being on the back burner for so long, and that he has made his presence clear.
Kevin Nash and "Macho Man" Randy Savage show up. Nash talks about how Sting showed up wanting a tag match with him and Scott Hall, and Nash says he ran into Hall two night's ago at Trader Vic's with perfect hair and a pina colada in his hand. Nash tells Sting that if he wants the tag titles, he'd better come and get them. He then focuses on the current state of the nWo, saying that "The Wolfpack" is expanding, and that Savage is its newest member. He then address "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, saying Savage has a surprise for him. As for Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, if he's going to hit him in the belt, he'll take whatever's left of Bret after Savage is done with him. Savage tells Bret that the ends justify the means, and that he is in a lot of trouble he won't be able to get out of. Savage reveals that Hogan is not in the building right now. Nash tells Hogan they promised him a surprise, and tells him this is the first of many defections, and brings out yet another defector: Konnan, who calls it an honor to be next to "Big Sexy, The Giant Killer" while proclaiming Savage to be "a classic, just like Coca-Cola and Corvettes." He tells Hogan he doesn't want any of the Wolfpack, and that they're thinking about him.
We get a special look at Juventud Guerrera. He tells his name means "Young Warrior," and that his father, also a professional wrestler, gave him that name. Juvi says he is Azteca, and that his Aztec culture is very important to culture, hence the "never surrender" motto. He says Chris Jericho may have taken his match, but he will never take his pride.
Before the next match, Chris Jericho welcomes the fans to "WCW Monday Jericho." He thanks Juventud Guerrera, saying that since he has beaten him for his mask, he has left him as a shell of his former self, especially when he had him in the Lion Tamer. He has also arranged an exclusive interview with Dean Malenko (or a portrait of him), asking him what it's like to be the #2 wrestler in the world before congratulating him on being the new fry cook at Harry's Burgers in Tampa, Florida. He also asks him what it's like to be a quitter after he beat him, and says Malenko can live vicariously through him as he dedicates the match to Malenko.
Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Chavo Guerrero Jr. with the Lion Tamer. At one point in the match, Eddie Guerrero is standing on the apron, and Chavo drop kicks Jericho into him. After the match, Eddie Guerrero confronts Chris Jericho, who tells him that Chavo sent Jericho into him. Eddie Guerrero embarrasses Chavo again, pushing him around and calling him an embarrassment.
Pete Kasougarus of Gold's Gym in Hobart, Indiana is the winner of this week's Nitro party. We see some footage of his Nitro party.
It is announced that Buff Bagwell has underwent surgery this evening following his severe, paralyzing neck injury from last Wednesday's Thunder, and that tomorrow's special one-hour edition of Nitro starting at 6 PM Eastern/5 PM Central will provide an update. Thankfully, he had gotten some movement back before the night was over.
Eric Bischoff, The Disciple and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan show up. "NWO" is spray painted on the WCW World Heavyweight Championship once again. When Eric Bischoff asks Hogan what is left for him, Hogan decides to put the cart in front of the horse and announces he's done it all, been it all and from now on until the rest of eternity, he will be it all. He says the nWo-ites have finally realized what a joke Kevin Nash and "Macho Man" Randy Savage are, as Nash is down and out and will never get in his face again, while Savage and Miss Elizabeth already have "one foot in the glue factory." He says there is not one wrestler left to conquer, one promoter to break in half, or one championship to compete for, and that he tips the scales in his favor and that he is where the power lies. If Nash and Konnan are the best Nash has, he'll have The Disciple call his maintenance man in Beverly Hills, take his pick-up truck to the valley, and recruit every hobo there to pick his orange groves. Hogan then proclaims the stage is set, and says Bret "The Hit Man" Hart helped him become WCW World Heavyweight Champion because he knows where the power lies, and has known since day one.
Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Scott Norton, despite Norton's attempts to injure one of his arms to stop the Jackhammer.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart in the ring. When asked why he helped "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, he calls the Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia "the house that Hogan built." He says we are all supposed to suffer for our crimes, but if we're not suffering it's not a crime in the first place. He says there is no room for guilt or innocence in professional wrestling, which he calls a "long, cruel money trench," "a plastic hallway full of pimps and thieves," and "a place where good men die like dogs." He says that if "Macho Man" Randy Savage feels bad about things, he wants him to know "who's crying now." He says that Savage has talked about him for years but never had the guts to face him in the ring, and that he has suddenly climbed out of his rock to challenge him at Slamboree. He calls Savage "half-troll, half-lizard" and claims that Savage does not have what it takes to beat with him, never did and never will. He also wants to look Hogan in the eye and tell him and the rest of the world why he did what he did, and that he won't explain why he did what he did until he meets him face-to-face tomorrow night. When Okerlund asks Bret if he thinks he's screwed over WCW in exchange for being screwed over by WWF, he asks Okerlund who he is to judge him, and says nothing makes sense anymore. He says it is time to arrive after being on the back burner for so long, and that he has made his presence clear.
Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 27, 1998
We see footage from earlier today in front of the Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, fifteen minutes away from Hampton, Virginia, the site of this week's Raw. D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dog" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) are dressed in helmets, camouflage pants and DX shirts. They have seen the enemy, and they are near. They will head to the Norfolk Scope and "blow them out of the water." He says this will start with the Norfolk Scope Virginia - with World Championship Wrestling, as the Norfolk Scope the site of this week's WCW Monday Nitro - and it will end at the Hampton Roads Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia. The five of them are driven in a Jeep from Hampton to Norfolk.
Owen Hart and "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock vs. The Nation of Domination ("The Rock" Rocky Maivia and "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry) doesn't even happen when Owen Hart kicks Ken Shamrock in the groin. The Nation (The Rock, Mark Henry, Kama Mustafa, D'Lo Brown) gang up on Shamrock, and Shamrock tries to injure Shamrock's leg before putting him in the Sharpshooter. "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman jumps in, but The Nation attacks him as a snapping noise is heard while Owen has Shamrock in the Sharpshooter. Faarooq also gets into the ring, but he does not fare any better than Blackman, and referees have to convince Owen to release the Sharpshooter on Shamrock. Owen celebrates as referees and officials try to clear the ring, and Owen Hart tires to bite Shamrock's ear.
Faarooq and "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman help "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock, now seething from the double-crossing actions of Owen Hart, to the back.
It's time for The Love Shack. Surrounded by two hot women, Dude Love says that last night's pay-per-view was one hot night, and says he can appreciate why everyone loves "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and admits he is a tough cookie. He says that Austin would be lying if he said he wasn't hurting a little bit, then Dude Love says he chewed him up and spit him out, and after that, he had to tell the ladies he just wanted to be held that night. Dude Love goes on to say that Austin tried to get himself disqualified and that WWF owner Vince McMahon had to convince him to get back into the ring only to get hit with a chair shot to the head. The way Dude Love sees it, there are three choices: find the former WWF Champion "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and match him up against Dude Love to see who the real champ is, have a tournament for the WWF Championship where he is the #1 seed, or fire Austin and strip him of the WWF Champion before handing it to him. Dude Love is obviously leaning towards the third choice, and asks the crowd if they want option #3 only for the crowd to respond with a "Hell No."
Tonight on the WWF Superstar Line: is there a new manager coming to the WWF?
We see D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dog" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) in Norfolk, Virginia. After making fun of Eric Bischoff and World Championship Wrestling, DX fires a shot from the cannon affixed to the Jeep they rode in on, and calls it their first shot at World Championship Wrestling.
D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dog" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) lead a match in Norfolk, Virginia to the Norfolk Scope Arena.
Gerald Brisco, Pat Patterson and WWF owner Vince McMahon is seen entering the arena backstage before the next match.
The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) beat Terry Funk and 2 Cold Scorpio after Terry Funk shoves referee Tim White. Nevertheless, both teams keep fighting.
D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dog" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) heads to the front of the Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. Triple H asks for free tickets to WCW Monday Nitro, while X-Pac gives a shout-out to Kevin Nash and Scott Hall.
WWF owner Vince McMahon heads to the ring. Vince says he comes with a heavy heart, as over the last 24 hours, he has had to make some very difficult decisions. He says he knows "Stone Cold" Steve Austin tried to take his head off with a steel chair last night, and as a result of that, he has sustained a mild concussion as well as dizziness and nausea, but none of those symptoms have clouded his judgement. Vince has decided not to fire Austin...yet. He says firing Austin would be too good for him, as he has other plans for him. Those "other plans" are a match tonight where Austin defends the WWF Championship against The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust. He then introduces the official who will officiate that match: Gerald Briscoe, whom he calls "a family friend" and "a warm, caring human being." Brisco shows up and shakes hands with Vince, and Vince informs him that if Austin lays a finger on him tonight, Austin will be fired and his WWF Championship will be revoked. Brisco confirms he will be a fair, impartial individual and that he is not scared of Austin under the current circumstances. He also says he will uphold the fine tradition of WWF referees. Vince then asks what kind of representative Goldust would make as WWF Champion, then says that anyone else as WWF Champion would be better than Austin.
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin is seen backstage.
D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dog" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) is seen in Norfolk, Virginia again, this time trying to enter a gate leading to the arena. The gate closes, but Triple H demands that DX be let in so they can talk to Eric Bischoff.
"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats Bradshaw after an attack on Bradshaw by Club Kamikaze, who now has a fourth member in a suit and a mask. Taka Michinoku rushes in to fight them, but he doesn't fare very well. Before the match, it is announced that the encore for Unforgiven is tomorrow night on pay-per-view.
Over The Edge: In Your House is live on pay-per-view May 31st!
Kevin Kelly interviews Dude Love, who is not happy with Vince McMahon's decision. Vince McMahon gets Dude Love's attention, and tells Vince not to screw him. Vince, upon seeing Kevin Kelly and the camera crew, becomes enrages and demands the camera be cut off.
D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dog" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) shows up. Triple H mocks WCW main event announcer Michael Buffer as he introduces The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog' Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn), which becomes a DX trademark). The New Age Outlaws show up on tiny green motorbikes in an effort to mock their opponents for tonight, The Disciples of Apocalypse (Chainz, Skull, 8-Ball), who bring some backup in the form of L.O.D. 2000 (Road Warrior Animal, Road Warrior Hawk, Sunny).
The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull and 8-Ball) beat The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) when Skull and 8-Ball switch places, allowing the fresh man to get a surprise schoolboy pin on Billy Gunn.
The intro to War Zone plays to signal the start of the second hour.
The Undertaker quickly beats Barry Windham. After the match, The Undertaker tells Kane that he looked into the eyes of the dragon and got burned last night, and if he wanted to fight with him, it was only the beginning. He calls Kane out so they can finish it, and says he won't leave the ring until he shows up.
After the commercial break, Kane and Paul Bearer finally show up. Gauze can be seen wrapped around Kane's right arm. Bearer says the war between Kane and The Undertaker has to stop, as it was not supposed to be like this. Bearer says that The Undertaker was the one who should have burned in the flames, but once again, Kane had to suffer the pain and agony of the inferno. Bearer talks about how he remembered seeing a 3-year-old Kane wrapped in bandages and the saline solution poured on his body as the dead skin cells were removed from his body. Bearer says there must be a truce, and that he tasted his own blood as it ran down his face last night. When he looked up, he saw Kane on fire and says he could smell the flesh and feel Kane's pain. He says it was "his son" whose hand was on fire, which brings a look of slight shock to The Undertaker.
Kevin Kelly interviews The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust and Luna Vachon. Goldust says he was born a star and a #1 contender, and says he would be a WWF Champion the people would be proud of. Dude Love attacks Goldust from out of nowhere, and Luna Vachon tries to get her hands on him as referees and officials have to separate both men.
D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dog" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) show up again. Triple H says he should be on top of the world as DX expands to take on new markets and new worlds, and says that nobody - not even The Disciples of Apocalypse (Chainz, Skull, 8-Ball) - kills his buzz. Triple H says he's hot right now, and issues an open challenge for the WWF European Championship. 8-Ball of The Disciples of Apocalypse show up, but Jim Cornette rushes in with Dan "The Beast" Severn, who isn't even dressed for a wrestling match as Cornette tries to talk him out of the challenge. This doesn't matter to Severn, who immediately takes his suit off despite Cornette telling him he's the one signing the checks. Cornette slaps Severn in the face, but Severn proceeds to slam him into the mat and choke him out.
During the commercial break, Jim Cornette is helped to the back, seemingly suffering from issues with one of his shoulders from the attack from earlier.
Michael Cole interviews "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, who says that WWF owner Vince McMahon has done everything he can to get the WWF Championship off of him. Austin says he'll defend the WWF Championship all week if he has to, and says nobody will screw him out of it. If someone beats him for the WWF Championship, so be it, but he will give Vince McMahon as many grey hairs as he can for as long as he tries to mess with him.
Val Venis is in a convertible on the set of "The Big Valboski." When it comes to "Venis envy," every male is at the head of the class, and regardless of what they say, good things do not come in small packages.
"Marvelous" Marc Mero shows up. He asks the crowd if they want Sable, and when they make it obvious they do, Mero brings out Sable. Sable shows up, and Mero says she humiliated him last night by standing in the ring with nothing on but her bra and panties and that she should be ashamed of herself. He then asks her if she's figured out what happens when he's not in her corner, and Sable says she does and that she liked it...and so did the fans. But she has something even better that they like: her putting Mero in his place. Mero laughs, and asks if Sable is going to beat him up. Sabel says she doesn't know, but she's going to try and that it's time for her to make it on her own. Mero asks Sable if she's challenging him, and Sable says "You're damn right, I am." Sable asks Mero to give her two weeks and she'll embarrass him by kicking his ass on Raw.
We see WWF owner Vince McMahon talking to Gerald Brisco, who is now in a referee's uniform. Vince asks Brisco to call the WWF Championship match between The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin right down the middle.
WWF owner Vince McMahon shows up, takes the WWF Championship and dismisses Mark Yeaton to the back so he can take over as timekeeper.
The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust vs "Stone Cold" Steve Austin ends in a no-contest. During the match, Dude Love goes after Austin after special guest referee Gerald Brisco pretends to have something in his eye to keep Austin from winning. Vince McMahon goes after Austin by hitting him in the head with the WWF Championship belt, but he accidentally nails Brisco in the head with it.
Owen Hart and "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock vs. The Nation of Domination ("The Rock" Rocky Maivia and "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry) doesn't even happen when Owen Hart kicks Ken Shamrock in the groin. The Nation (The Rock, Mark Henry, Kama Mustafa, D'Lo Brown) gang up on Shamrock, and Shamrock tries to injure Shamrock's leg before putting him in the Sharpshooter. "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman jumps in, but The Nation attacks him as a snapping noise is heard while Owen has Shamrock in the Sharpshooter. Faarooq also gets into the ring, but he does not fare any better than Blackman, and referees have to convince Owen to release the Sharpshooter on Shamrock. Owen celebrates as referees and officials try to clear the ring, and Owen Hart tires to bite Shamrock's ear.
Faarooq and "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman help "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock, now seething from the double-crossing actions of Owen Hart, to the back.
It's time for The Love Shack. Surrounded by two hot women, Dude Love says that last night's pay-per-view was one hot night, and says he can appreciate why everyone loves "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and admits he is a tough cookie. He says that Austin would be lying if he said he wasn't hurting a little bit, then Dude Love says he chewed him up and spit him out, and after that, he had to tell the ladies he just wanted to be held that night. Dude Love goes on to say that Austin tried to get himself disqualified and that WWF owner Vince McMahon had to convince him to get back into the ring only to get hit with a chair shot to the head. The way Dude Love sees it, there are three choices: find the former WWF Champion "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and match him up against Dude Love to see who the real champ is, have a tournament for the WWF Championship where he is the #1 seed, or fire Austin and strip him of the WWF Champion before handing it to him. Dude Love is obviously leaning towards the third choice, and asks the crowd if they want option #3 only for the crowd to respond with a "Hell No."
Tonight on the WWF Superstar Line: is there a new manager coming to the WWF?
We see D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dog" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) in Norfolk, Virginia. After making fun of Eric Bischoff and World Championship Wrestling, DX fires a shot from the cannon affixed to the Jeep they rode in on, and calls it their first shot at World Championship Wrestling.
D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dog" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) lead a match in Norfolk, Virginia to the Norfolk Scope Arena.
Gerald Brisco, Pat Patterson and WWF owner Vince McMahon is seen entering the arena backstage before the next match.
The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) beat Terry Funk and 2 Cold Scorpio after Terry Funk shoves referee Tim White. Nevertheless, both teams keep fighting.
D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dog" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) heads to the front of the Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. Triple H asks for free tickets to WCW Monday Nitro, while X-Pac gives a shout-out to Kevin Nash and Scott Hall.
WWF owner Vince McMahon heads to the ring. Vince says he comes with a heavy heart, as over the last 24 hours, he has had to make some very difficult decisions. He says he knows "Stone Cold" Steve Austin tried to take his head off with a steel chair last night, and as a result of that, he has sustained a mild concussion as well as dizziness and nausea, but none of those symptoms have clouded his judgement. Vince has decided not to fire Austin...yet. He says firing Austin would be too good for him, as he has other plans for him. Those "other plans" are a match tonight where Austin defends the WWF Championship against The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust. He then introduces the official who will officiate that match: Gerald Briscoe, whom he calls "a family friend" and "a warm, caring human being." Brisco shows up and shakes hands with Vince, and Vince informs him that if Austin lays a finger on him tonight, Austin will be fired and his WWF Championship will be revoked. Brisco confirms he will be a fair, impartial individual and that he is not scared of Austin under the current circumstances. He also says he will uphold the fine tradition of WWF referees. Vince then asks what kind of representative Goldust would make as WWF Champion, then says that anyone else as WWF Champion would be better than Austin.
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin is seen backstage.
D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dog" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) is seen in Norfolk, Virginia again, this time trying to enter a gate leading to the arena. The gate closes, but Triple H demands that DX be let in so they can talk to Eric Bischoff.
"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats Bradshaw after an attack on Bradshaw by Club Kamikaze, who now has a fourth member in a suit and a mask. Taka Michinoku rushes in to fight them, but he doesn't fare very well. Before the match, it is announced that the encore for Unforgiven is tomorrow night on pay-per-view.
Over The Edge: In Your House is live on pay-per-view May 31st!
Kevin Kelly interviews Dude Love, who is not happy with Vince McMahon's decision. Vince McMahon gets Dude Love's attention, and tells Vince not to screw him. Vince, upon seeing Kevin Kelly and the camera crew, becomes enrages and demands the camera be cut off.
D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dog" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) shows up. Triple H mocks WCW main event announcer Michael Buffer as he introduces The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog' Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn), which becomes a DX trademark). The New Age Outlaws show up on tiny green motorbikes in an effort to mock their opponents for tonight, The Disciples of Apocalypse (Chainz, Skull, 8-Ball), who bring some backup in the form of L.O.D. 2000 (Road Warrior Animal, Road Warrior Hawk, Sunny).
The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull and 8-Ball) beat The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) when Skull and 8-Ball switch places, allowing the fresh man to get a surprise schoolboy pin on Billy Gunn.
The intro to War Zone plays to signal the start of the second hour.
The Undertaker quickly beats Barry Windham. After the match, The Undertaker tells Kane that he looked into the eyes of the dragon and got burned last night, and if he wanted to fight with him, it was only the beginning. He calls Kane out so they can finish it, and says he won't leave the ring until he shows up.
After the commercial break, Kane and Paul Bearer finally show up. Gauze can be seen wrapped around Kane's right arm. Bearer says the war between Kane and The Undertaker has to stop, as it was not supposed to be like this. Bearer says that The Undertaker was the one who should have burned in the flames, but once again, Kane had to suffer the pain and agony of the inferno. Bearer talks about how he remembered seeing a 3-year-old Kane wrapped in bandages and the saline solution poured on his body as the dead skin cells were removed from his body. Bearer says there must be a truce, and that he tasted his own blood as it ran down his face last night. When he looked up, he saw Kane on fire and says he could smell the flesh and feel Kane's pain. He says it was "his son" whose hand was on fire, which brings a look of slight shock to The Undertaker.
Kevin Kelly interviews The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust and Luna Vachon. Goldust says he was born a star and a #1 contender, and says he would be a WWF Champion the people would be proud of. Dude Love attacks Goldust from out of nowhere, and Luna Vachon tries to get her hands on him as referees and officials have to separate both men.
D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dog" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) show up again. Triple H says he should be on top of the world as DX expands to take on new markets and new worlds, and says that nobody - not even The Disciples of Apocalypse (Chainz, Skull, 8-Ball) - kills his buzz. Triple H says he's hot right now, and issues an open challenge for the WWF European Championship. 8-Ball of The Disciples of Apocalypse show up, but Jim Cornette rushes in with Dan "The Beast" Severn, who isn't even dressed for a wrestling match as Cornette tries to talk him out of the challenge. This doesn't matter to Severn, who immediately takes his suit off despite Cornette telling him he's the one signing the checks. Cornette slaps Severn in the face, but Severn proceeds to slam him into the mat and choke him out.
During the commercial break, Jim Cornette is helped to the back, seemingly suffering from issues with one of his shoulders from the attack from earlier.
Michael Cole interviews "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, who says that WWF owner Vince McMahon has done everything he can to get the WWF Championship off of him. Austin says he'll defend the WWF Championship all week if he has to, and says nobody will screw him out of it. If someone beats him for the WWF Championship, so be it, but he will give Vince McMahon as many grey hairs as he can for as long as he tries to mess with him.
Val Venis is in a convertible on the set of "The Big Valboski." When it comes to "Venis envy," every male is at the head of the class, and regardless of what they say, good things do not come in small packages.
"Marvelous" Marc Mero shows up. He asks the crowd if they want Sable, and when they make it obvious they do, Mero brings out Sable. Sable shows up, and Mero says she humiliated him last night by standing in the ring with nothing on but her bra and panties and that she should be ashamed of herself. He then asks her if she's figured out what happens when he's not in her corner, and Sable says she does and that she liked it...and so did the fans. But she has something even better that they like: her putting Mero in his place. Mero laughs, and asks if Sable is going to beat him up. Sabel says she doesn't know, but she's going to try and that it's time for her to make it on her own. Mero asks Sable if she's challenging him, and Sable says "You're damn right, I am." Sable asks Mero to give her two weeks and she'll embarrass him by kicking his ass on Raw.
We see WWF owner Vince McMahon talking to Gerald Brisco, who is now in a referee's uniform. Vince asks Brisco to call the WWF Championship match between The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin right down the middle.
WWF owner Vince McMahon shows up, takes the WWF Championship and dismisses Mark Yeaton to the back so he can take over as timekeeper.
The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust vs "Stone Cold" Steve Austin ends in a no-contest. During the match, Dude Love goes after Austin after special guest referee Gerald Brisco pretends to have something in his eye to keep Austin from winning. Vince McMahon goes after Austin by hitting him in the head with the WWF Championship belt, but he accidentally nails Brisco in the head with it.
Sunday, April 26, 1998
In Your House 21: Unforgiven - The Results
Faarooq, "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock and "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman beat The Nation of Domination ("The Rock" Rocky Maivia, D'Lo Brown, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry). After the match, Faarooq tells Michael Cole thanks Shamrock and Blackman for a job well done and says that this is just the beginning of his war with The Nation.
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up, grabs timekeeper Mark Yeaton and confronts him for ringing the bell last week. He tells Yeaton that if he is screwed out of a win tonight by Vince McMahon, he will take his anger out on Yeaton after he takes his answer out on Vince. Austin puts Yeaton in a "damned if you do, damned if you don't" situation: either get fired by Vince McMahon for not ringing the bell, or ring the bell and get beaten up so badly by Austin that he ends up never working in WWF again. He doesn't care if Dude Love beats him for the WWF Championship fair and square, but if Vince or Yeaton screw him, they're both getting their asses beat.
"Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley retains the WWF European Championship against Owen Hart after Chyna escapes the cage, "Road Dogg" Jesse James lowers the cage so Chyna can land, WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter tries to get Chyna to the back (which distracts the referee), Owen hits Triple H with the Pedigree and X-Pac nails Owen Hart with a fire extinguisher. Michael Cole interviews Owen Hart after the match, and Owen says that enough is enough
21,427 fans have packed the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Jim Cornette shows up. He says the Greensboro, North Carolina is still the ugliest bunch of people he has ever seen in his life, and says that The Rock 'n Roll Express' (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) homecoming will be spoiled when he introduces The New Midnight Express ("Bombastic" Bob Holly and "Bodacious" Bart Gunn).
The The New Midnight Express ("Bombastic" Bob Holly and "Bodacious" Bart Gunn) retain the NWA World Tag Team Championships against that The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson). At one point in the match, Jim Cornette threatens to fight referee Tim White, but Tim White is able to throw a few punches. Jim Cornette also accidentally hits Bart Gunn with an elbow drop as the referee is distracted, but THe New Midnight Express are still able to win the match.
Dok Hendrix interviews Luna Vachon and The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust. Luna proclaims she is here for one reason and one reason only: to strip every piece of clothing from Sable's grotesque body, and that Sable will be left in the ring like a newborn.
Luna Vachon beats Sable in an Evening Gown Match after Sable is distracted by "Marvelous" Marco Mero. After the match, Sable hits Luna with a Sable Bomb before ripping her gown off and chasing her to the underside of the ring. When Sable comes out, Luna's bra and panties are in her hand, and The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust has to cover Luna up with his robe when she comes out.
WWF owner Vince McMahon shows up with Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco. Vince announces that something catastrophic could happen tonight, and says that could mean anything as anything can happen in the WWF. He says there is a conspiracy theory going around that he is here to screw "Stone Cold" Steve Austin out of the WWF Championship, and says the real reason he is here is that not that many years ago, at Moore County Hospital in Pinehurst, North Carolina, he was born, and says it's great to be home. As for the conspiracy theory, the very thought that he would screw Austin of the WWF Championship is beneath his dignity, and he will not dignify that with a response. However, he will not be held responsible for what happens in the ring tonight, and he will accept no responsibility if "Stone Cold screws Stone Cold."
Kevin Kelly interviews Sable for the WWF Superstar Line.
Before the next match, "Road Dog" Jesse James says that tonight is a special night in the World Wrestling Federation, and gives the crowd a special treat. For this match, The New Age Outlaws (James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) will be coached by University of North Carolina men's basketball coach Dean Smith. Instead of the real Dean Smith, we get a blow-up doll with a University of North Carolina shirt and white pants.
L.O.D. 2000 (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) beat The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) to become the WWF Tag Team Champions when Hawk ducks a tag team belt shot to the head that ends up hitting Billy Gunn instead...almost. However, The New Age Outlaws end up getting the win and retaining the titles, and it is revealed that the referee only saw Hawk's shoulders and not Road Dog's. Animal attacks referee Jack Down, and L.O.D. 2000 ends up getting taken down with the Doomsday Device as The New Age Outlaws celebrate with "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley and X-Pac. After the match, Jack Doan is placed on a stretcher and taken to the back.
Country band Sawyer Brown performs with "Double J" Jeff Jarrett. It becomes painfully obvious that Double J is lip syncing. After the performance, Double J dedicates the performance to Tammy Wynnette and declares himself the new king of country music, and is then attacked by "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman. As Blackman has Jarrett in an arm bar, Tennessee Lee hits Blackman in the head with a guitar, and Jarrett puts Blackman in the Figure Four Leg Lock.
The Undertaker beats Kane in an Inferno Match after Kane's arm is set on fire as The Undertaker knocks him back outside of the ring. During the match, Vader - who hasn't been seen in some time - attacks Kane from behind, and The Undertaker chases Paul Bearer all the way to stage where Sawyer Brown performed before putting a bass drum through Bearer's head and hitting him in the heart with a microphone stand.
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin retains the WWF Championship against Dude Love. During the match, WWF owner Vince McMahon shows up with Gerald Brisco and Pat Patterson, and sits down in a steel chair at ringside to watch the match, and is also seen making eye contact with timekeeper Mark Yeaton. Later on in the match, McMahon tells referee Mike Chioda not to count Austin out, but he continues to make the count. He also tells Mike Yeaton to ring the bell as Dude Love has Austin in an abdominal stretch, but Yeaton does not ring the bell. Later still, Dude Love accidentally clotheslines referee Mike Chioda, and Vince tries to revive Chioda as Dude Love has the Mandible Claw on Austin. Vince also tries to stop Austin from using a steel chair, but as Austin wrestles it from him, Dude Love pushes the steel chair into Austin's face. Dude Love tries to use the chair, but Austin elbows it into Dude Love's face as he rushes it into him. Austin then tries to hit Dude Love with the chair, but ends up hitting Vince with it. Austin then hits Dude Love with the Stone Cold Stunner, then makes the count himself. The bell never rings, Vince McMahon is tended to by medical staff, and Dude Love is declared the winner by disqualification due to Austin hitting a WWF official - in this case, Vince McMahon. However, since the WWF Championship cannot change hands on a disqualification, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin retains the WWF Championship. Pat Patterson is overheard telling Vince McMahon to strip Austin of the WWF Championship.
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up, grabs timekeeper Mark Yeaton and confronts him for ringing the bell last week. He tells Yeaton that if he is screwed out of a win tonight by Vince McMahon, he will take his anger out on Yeaton after he takes his answer out on Vince. Austin puts Yeaton in a "damned if you do, damned if you don't" situation: either get fired by Vince McMahon for not ringing the bell, or ring the bell and get beaten up so badly by Austin that he ends up never working in WWF again. He doesn't care if Dude Love beats him for the WWF Championship fair and square, but if Vince or Yeaton screw him, they're both getting their asses beat.
"Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley retains the WWF European Championship against Owen Hart after Chyna escapes the cage, "Road Dogg" Jesse James lowers the cage so Chyna can land, WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter tries to get Chyna to the back (which distracts the referee), Owen hits Triple H with the Pedigree and X-Pac nails Owen Hart with a fire extinguisher. Michael Cole interviews Owen Hart after the match, and Owen says that enough is enough
21,427 fans have packed the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Jim Cornette shows up. He says the Greensboro, North Carolina is still the ugliest bunch of people he has ever seen in his life, and says that The Rock 'n Roll Express' (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) homecoming will be spoiled when he introduces The New Midnight Express ("Bombastic" Bob Holly and "Bodacious" Bart Gunn).
The The New Midnight Express ("Bombastic" Bob Holly and "Bodacious" Bart Gunn) retain the NWA World Tag Team Championships against that The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson). At one point in the match, Jim Cornette threatens to fight referee Tim White, but Tim White is able to throw a few punches. Jim Cornette also accidentally hits Bart Gunn with an elbow drop as the referee is distracted, but THe New Midnight Express are still able to win the match.
Dok Hendrix interviews Luna Vachon and The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust. Luna proclaims she is here for one reason and one reason only: to strip every piece of clothing from Sable's grotesque body, and that Sable will be left in the ring like a newborn.
Luna Vachon beats Sable in an Evening Gown Match after Sable is distracted by "Marvelous" Marco Mero. After the match, Sable hits Luna with a Sable Bomb before ripping her gown off and chasing her to the underside of the ring. When Sable comes out, Luna's bra and panties are in her hand, and The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust has to cover Luna up with his robe when she comes out.
WWF owner Vince McMahon shows up with Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco. Vince announces that something catastrophic could happen tonight, and says that could mean anything as anything can happen in the WWF. He says there is a conspiracy theory going around that he is here to screw "Stone Cold" Steve Austin out of the WWF Championship, and says the real reason he is here is that not that many years ago, at Moore County Hospital in Pinehurst, North Carolina, he was born, and says it's great to be home. As for the conspiracy theory, the very thought that he would screw Austin of the WWF Championship is beneath his dignity, and he will not dignify that with a response. However, he will not be held responsible for what happens in the ring tonight, and he will accept no responsibility if "Stone Cold screws Stone Cold."
Kevin Kelly interviews Sable for the WWF Superstar Line.
Before the next match, "Road Dog" Jesse James says that tonight is a special night in the World Wrestling Federation, and gives the crowd a special treat. For this match, The New Age Outlaws (James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) will be coached by University of North Carolina men's basketball coach Dean Smith. Instead of the real Dean Smith, we get a blow-up doll with a University of North Carolina shirt and white pants.
L.O.D. 2000 (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) beat The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) to become the WWF Tag Team Champions when Hawk ducks a tag team belt shot to the head that ends up hitting Billy Gunn instead...almost. However, The New Age Outlaws end up getting the win and retaining the titles, and it is revealed that the referee only saw Hawk's shoulders and not Road Dog's. Animal attacks referee Jack Down, and L.O.D. 2000 ends up getting taken down with the Doomsday Device as The New Age Outlaws celebrate with "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley and X-Pac. After the match, Jack Doan is placed on a stretcher and taken to the back.
Country band Sawyer Brown performs with "Double J" Jeff Jarrett. It becomes painfully obvious that Double J is lip syncing. After the performance, Double J dedicates the performance to Tammy Wynnette and declares himself the new king of country music, and is then attacked by "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman. As Blackman has Jarrett in an arm bar, Tennessee Lee hits Blackman in the head with a guitar, and Jarrett puts Blackman in the Figure Four Leg Lock.
The Undertaker beats Kane in an Inferno Match after Kane's arm is set on fire as The Undertaker knocks him back outside of the ring. During the match, Vader - who hasn't been seen in some time - attacks Kane from behind, and The Undertaker chases Paul Bearer all the way to stage where Sawyer Brown performed before putting a bass drum through Bearer's head and hitting him in the heart with a microphone stand.
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin retains the WWF Championship against Dude Love. During the match, WWF owner Vince McMahon shows up with Gerald Brisco and Pat Patterson, and sits down in a steel chair at ringside to watch the match, and is also seen making eye contact with timekeeper Mark Yeaton. Later on in the match, McMahon tells referee Mike Chioda not to count Austin out, but he continues to make the count. He also tells Mike Yeaton to ring the bell as Dude Love has Austin in an abdominal stretch, but Yeaton does not ring the bell. Later still, Dude Love accidentally clotheslines referee Mike Chioda, and Vince tries to revive Chioda as Dude Love has the Mandible Claw on Austin. Vince also tries to stop Austin from using a steel chair, but as Austin wrestles it from him, Dude Love pushes the steel chair into Austin's face. Dude Love tries to use the chair, but Austin elbows it into Dude Love's face as he rushes it into him. Austin then tries to hit Dude Love with the chair, but ends up hitting Vince with it. Austin then hits Dude Love with the Stone Cold Stunner, then makes the count himself. The bell never rings, Vince McMahon is tended to by medical staff, and Dude Love is declared the winner by disqualification due to Austin hitting a WWF official - in this case, Vince McMahon. However, since the WWF Championship cannot change hands on a disqualification, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin retains the WWF Championship. Pat Patterson is overheard telling Vince McMahon to strip Austin of the WWF Championship.
Saturday, April 25, 1998
Vince's Got A Shotgun - Shotgun Saturday Night recap for April 25, 1998
The New Midnight Express ("Bodacious" Bart Gunn and "Bombastic" Bob Holly) beat The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull and 8-Ball) by disqualification after one of the NWA World Tag Team Championship belts is used as a weapon by DOA, even though the belt was tossed to Bart Gunn. After the match, Dan "The Beast" Severn attacks the Disciples of Apocalypse, then he, The New Midnight Express and Jim Cornette retreat.
We see footage of "Double J" Jeff Jarrett and Tennessee Lee with Sawyer Brown lead singer Mark Miller in the studio.
"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats Lance Diamond with the Figure Four Leg Lock.
We see a vignette for Val Venis, who comes out of a shower and says there is nothing like a hot shower after a hard day's night, and when he comes, there will be no stopping him. He tells the ladies to get some rest while they can.
Taka Michinoku beats Jimmy Cicero.
The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) beat Armageddon (Buchanan and Poirier) with a double-team move behind referee Jack Doan's back. (Buchanan and Poirier are formerly known as Recon and Sniper of The Truth Commission; this is their only televised match as Armageddon.)
We see footage of "Double J" Jeff Jarrett and Tennessee Lee with Sawyer Brown lead singer Mark Miller in the studio.
"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats Lance Diamond with the Figure Four Leg Lock.
We see a vignette for Val Venis, who comes out of a shower and says there is nothing like a hot shower after a hard day's night, and when he comes, there will be no stopping him. He tells the ladies to get some rest while they can.
Taka Michinoku beats Jimmy Cicero.
The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) beat Armageddon (Buchanan and Poirier) with a double-team move behind referee Jack Doan's back. (Buchanan and Poirier are formerly known as Recon and Sniper of The Truth Commission; this is their only televised match as Armageddon.)
Wednesday, April 22, 1998
Thunderstruck - Thunder recap for April 22, 1998
"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff and The Disciple show up. Bischoff says the time has come to give the fans what they have been waiting for, and says there is nobody else he would want to do the honors with than The Disciple, who takes the can of black spray paint and spray paints "nWo" on the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Bischoff says he has learned a lot since first meeting Hogan and says everyone in the world, including the Turner organization from Ted Turned down, is afraid of him, and even after the political infighting, jealously, and everything else that worked to keep Hogan out of the WCW, everything is now as it always should be. Hogan says it is the same as it ever was, and while he doesn't want to talk about the jealously of the wrestlers in the back and the promoters who cannot stand him being the leader and the man who made professional wrestling what it is today, as the back of his newest shirt states that he is the man. He says that World title should never have left his hands, and that it was stolen from him and he got it back the first chance he could. He says that the nWo is back together and celebrating in the back, and says the celebration is a little too sweet for live TV. Now that the belt is back in his hands, so is his power and the ratings, and now that the record is set straight, there is a new rule in the wrestling world: if anyone in the back lays a hand on Bischoff, they will have to answer to the entire nWo. Hogan then says that he has beaten "Macho Man" Randy Savage in the center of the ring with a certified referee making the count and ultimately broke him, and that Savage is now retired. He makes an example of Savage, saying that this is what happens when you mess with someone who the whole world worships and that this is the final goodbye for Randy Savage.
It is announced that Miss Elizabeth was injured last weekend and has suffered rib injuries.
Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against Disco Inferno.
The Barbarian beats Prince Iaukea.
This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night, one hour later than usual: Rick Steiner vs. Scott Norton! The Barbarian! The entirety of Goldberg vs. Raven for the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship at Spring Stampede!
Vicious and Delicious (Scott Norton and Buff Bagwell) vs. Lex Luger and Rick Steiner ends in a double pin after Scott Steiner shows up as Vincent carries a steel chair to the ring, takes the steel chair from Vincent and smashes it into Rick Steiner's back himself while the referee is pre-occupied with Ted DiBiase on the ring apron. Scott puts Bagwell on top of Rick Steiner, but Bagwell and Rick Steiner end up pinning each other. Referee Mark Curtis rewards the match to Norton and Bagwell after heading to the back and seeing what happened.
Scott Norton and Vincent still in the ring with Buff Bagwell and a trainer, as it is mentioned that Bagwell had trouble extending his arm to make the pinfall in the last match. WCW and medical staff bring out a stretcher. It is then noted that Buff Bagwell's head hit the back of Rick Steiner, which caused Bagwell to lose control of his right arm. Bagwell is checked on and immobilized, and Sick Boy and Kidman of Raven's Flock watch from the front row as Bobby "The Brain" Heenan leaves the commentary to get updates on Bagwell's condition from executive producer Craig Leathers. When he comes back, he mentions that Bagwell cannot be moved due to a cervical injury and that medical staff are waiting for the ambulance to bring a gurney so that they can. After a commercial break, the paramedics are in the ring immobilizing Bagwell and placing him on a gurney, and it is announced soon afterwards while the commentary team recap "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan from this week's Nitro in-depth that Bagwell is slowly regaining some movement.
It is announced that the man who helped Raven win the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship at Spring Stampede is named Horace Boulder, whose career includes a stint in Japan and parallels that of Raven's.
Horace Boulder beats Evan Courageous after Diamond Dallas Page gets in the ring and hits Horace with a Diamond Cutter for costing him the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship at Spring Stampede. During the match, it is announced that Buff Bagwell will be fine and that he has been taken to a local hospital. After the match, Evan Courageous and referee Billy Silverman also receive Diamond Cutters, then DDP takes the microphone and says he did not come here to take down any of the three men as he came to Greenberg, South Carolina jacked and ready to get his hands around Raven's throat. DDP calls Raven out, and Raven shows up only to walk away. DDP tells Raven to walk away from him like he did his sister when she needed him most and how he walked away from his mother and left him crying. Both times, Raven considers heading back to the ring, but turns around and heads to the back. DDP says he will not leave the ring until Raven feels the bang, then leaves through the crowd.
Tony Schiavone interviews "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Savage says he isn't giving up; he's just giving started. He says he is at least 90% okay, and says everyone knows "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan is total scum and that "Rowdy" Roddy Piper now knows that Bret "The Hit Man" Hart has reached a new level: nuclear scum. He then tells Piper that Hart did what he did because Hart is a loser and that he should join all the losers who suck up to Hogan. Savage then says he is so sick of listening to Bret saying he got screwed, and that he was sick of it then and he is sick of it now. He then says that instead of the best there is, was and ever will be; Bret is the best there is and was as well as the best con man to walk the face of the earth, and that he is totally underpaid, unproven and the biggest mark for his own publicity to walk the face of the earth. He then says that Bret has graduated to the top of his intergalactic hit list and that he is coming to get him.
We see a video package of Goldberg.
Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Mike Enos.
It is announced that Nitro will air for one hour this Monday from 12:30 AM to 1:30 AM Eastern this Monday and that a special "Tuesday Nitro" will air the following night from 6 PM to 8 PM Eastern.
Sting beats Scott Steiner by disqualification after the nWo runs in. During the match, it is announced that Buff Bagwell is doing fine and is now moving around. After the match, the nWo gang up on Sting, but Rick Steiner shows up and chases Scott Steiner to the back. The Giant then runs into the ring and immediately takes out the nWo, saving Sting. Sting then grabs a microphone and says every single week is the same old thing: fighting all the bad guys like it is a bar room brawl. He feels like buying everyone a round, and then says that all the jokes have been played and that Kevin Nash should be doing stand-up comedy because he is too good, too big, too sexy and too sweet. He says that Nash should know better and that every joke has a punch line. He then says he has a spot for Nash - not his spot, not his dog Spot, not a liver spot, not Arn Anderson - but a spot at Slamboree, and if they bring the tag team titles, he'll bring The Giant and they'll get it on.
It is announced that Miss Elizabeth was injured last weekend and has suffered rib injuries.
Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against Disco Inferno.
The Barbarian beats Prince Iaukea.
This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night, one hour later than usual: Rick Steiner vs. Scott Norton! The Barbarian! The entirety of Goldberg vs. Raven for the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship at Spring Stampede!
Vicious and Delicious (Scott Norton and Buff Bagwell) vs. Lex Luger and Rick Steiner ends in a double pin after Scott Steiner shows up as Vincent carries a steel chair to the ring, takes the steel chair from Vincent and smashes it into Rick Steiner's back himself while the referee is pre-occupied with Ted DiBiase on the ring apron. Scott puts Bagwell on top of Rick Steiner, but Bagwell and Rick Steiner end up pinning each other. Referee Mark Curtis rewards the match to Norton and Bagwell after heading to the back and seeing what happened.
Scott Norton and Vincent still in the ring with Buff Bagwell and a trainer, as it is mentioned that Bagwell had trouble extending his arm to make the pinfall in the last match. WCW and medical staff bring out a stretcher. It is then noted that Buff Bagwell's head hit the back of Rick Steiner, which caused Bagwell to lose control of his right arm. Bagwell is checked on and immobilized, and Sick Boy and Kidman of Raven's Flock watch from the front row as Bobby "The Brain" Heenan leaves the commentary to get updates on Bagwell's condition from executive producer Craig Leathers. When he comes back, he mentions that Bagwell cannot be moved due to a cervical injury and that medical staff are waiting for the ambulance to bring a gurney so that they can. After a commercial break, the paramedics are in the ring immobilizing Bagwell and placing him on a gurney, and it is announced soon afterwards while the commentary team recap "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan from this week's Nitro in-depth that Bagwell is slowly regaining some movement.
It is announced that the man who helped Raven win the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship at Spring Stampede is named Horace Boulder, whose career includes a stint in Japan and parallels that of Raven's.
Horace Boulder beats Evan Courageous after Diamond Dallas Page gets in the ring and hits Horace with a Diamond Cutter for costing him the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship at Spring Stampede. During the match, it is announced that Buff Bagwell will be fine and that he has been taken to a local hospital. After the match, Evan Courageous and referee Billy Silverman also receive Diamond Cutters, then DDP takes the microphone and says he did not come here to take down any of the three men as he came to Greenberg, South Carolina jacked and ready to get his hands around Raven's throat. DDP calls Raven out, and Raven shows up only to walk away. DDP tells Raven to walk away from him like he did his sister when she needed him most and how he walked away from his mother and left him crying. Both times, Raven considers heading back to the ring, but turns around and heads to the back. DDP says he will not leave the ring until Raven feels the bang, then leaves through the crowd.
Tony Schiavone interviews "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Savage says he isn't giving up; he's just giving started. He says he is at least 90% okay, and says everyone knows "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan is total scum and that "Rowdy" Roddy Piper now knows that Bret "The Hit Man" Hart has reached a new level: nuclear scum. He then tells Piper that Hart did what he did because Hart is a loser and that he should join all the losers who suck up to Hogan. Savage then says he is so sick of listening to Bret saying he got screwed, and that he was sick of it then and he is sick of it now. He then says that instead of the best there is, was and ever will be; Bret is the best there is and was as well as the best con man to walk the face of the earth, and that he is totally underpaid, unproven and the biggest mark for his own publicity to walk the face of the earth. He then says that Bret has graduated to the top of his intergalactic hit list and that he is coming to get him.
We see a video package of Goldberg.
Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Mike Enos.
It is announced that Nitro will air for one hour this Monday from 12:30 AM to 1:30 AM Eastern this Monday and that a special "Tuesday Nitro" will air the following night from 6 PM to 8 PM Eastern.
Sting beats Scott Steiner by disqualification after the nWo runs in. During the match, it is announced that Buff Bagwell is doing fine and is now moving around. After the match, the nWo gang up on Sting, but Rick Steiner shows up and chases Scott Steiner to the back. The Giant then runs into the ring and immediately takes out the nWo, saving Sting. Sting then grabs a microphone and says every single week is the same old thing: fighting all the bad guys like it is a bar room brawl. He feels like buying everyone a round, and then says that all the jokes have been played and that Kevin Nash should be doing stand-up comedy because he is too good, too big, too sexy and too sweet. He says that Nash should know better and that every joke has a punch line. He then says he has a spot for Nash - not his spot, not his dog Spot, not a liver spot, not Arn Anderson - but a spot at Slamboree, and if they bring the tag team titles, he'll bring The Giant and they'll get it on.
Monday, April 20, 1998
Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for April 20, 1998
After Spring Stampede went off the air, "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and The Disciple attacked "Macho Man" Randy Savage and Kevin Nash. Scott Norton took the WCW World Heavyweight Championship belt, saying that the belt is back is with the nWo and that they should keep it there.
"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, The Disciple and Eric Bischoff show up. Bischoff says he feels nothing but love and admiration for Hogan, who feels nothing but love and admiration for his nWo-ites and disciples. He cannot, however, stand what happened last night. Hogan says the World title is his, and that "Macho Man" Randy Savage is the scum that crawls in the river in Hell, and when he and Kevin Nash got the title, it made the nWo-ites sick. He tells Savage the doors are blocked and the entrances are covered, and the nWo-ites will not let him leave the building. He also says that if it weren't for Kevin Nash, he wouldn't even have the title. He calls Savage out, wanting a shot at the title that he claims is rightfully his. He says a few WCW fans have predicted what happpened, and that the inevitable has happened: the nWo has finally split. Tonight, when he gets his hands on Savage in the middle of the ring and wins the World title back, the nWo-ites will know that even after the split, they will find out who follows him and who doesn't. He also tells Kevin Nash that if he sticks his nose in his business, The Disciple will put an end to his world with the Apocalypse.
Goldberg is seen getting fired up for his match with Raven for the United States title in the locker room.
"Macho Man" Randy Savage shows up. He says he didn't come here to gloat; instead, he came here to fight. He says there is only one coward in the building shaking in his boots, and he's in a lot of trouble. The coward he is referring to is "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, and he hates him in life and in death. Savage says that the fact that he is the World champion and not Hogan is getting to Hogan, then says his main objective was not to lead the nWo. He says Hogan is not the man and that his world is coming to an end soon. Savage says he knows Hogan ran him over with the Dodge Viper, but even that didn't stop him from wrestling Hogan in the ring tonight. He then shocks the world, and says nobody can stop him stop him now when he introduces the new leader of the nWo: Kevin Nash. The self-proclaimed "Big Sexy, The Giant Killer" shows up in a track suit, and tells Hogan that last night was just step one - the end of Hogan's career. He tells Hogan that he can no longer call the nWo his and that tonight, Savage will make it final when he beats him on Nitro in the middle of the ring, and if The Disciple decides to stick his nose in their business, he gets a Jackknife Power Bomb. He also warns Eric Bischoff that if he sticks his nose in their business, he'll Jackknife him, too. Nash says he warned Hogan he would drive a stake into his heart, and now he has done it.
Raven is backstage in a locker room shower. He tells Goldberg he will not be #75 in a 75-0 undefeated streak, as he has drowned in seas of indifference and floundered in the pain of his childhood but will not stop for him. He beat Diamond Dallas Page for the United States title, and he will beat him, too.
We see a performance by The Nitro Girls.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund plugs the WCW Hotline.
Konnan beats Chris Adams with a half crab. During the match, it is announced that the encore presentation of Spring Stampede will be on pay-per-view all this week.
We see Goldberg getting mentally prepared for his match in the locker room again.
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls. This week's Nitro Party Prize Pack winner is Dana Marengelli from Clemson University, and we see footage of her Nitro party, where Nitro is seen by hundreds of students on the video screen on the scoreboard at the football field.
The Barbarian beats Wayne Bloom.
Raven still sits in a locker room shower, telling Goldberg he is next. He comes from hate and from pain, and it is mind over matter. He tells Goldberg the streak is over.
Before the next match, Chris Jericho shows up with a portrait of Dean Malenko and an easel that he places it on. He has erected a shrine to Malenko as he respects him more than any other, and says that Dean Malenko has retired from pro wrestling and will never step in a wrestling ring again, but he does have an interview at Harry's Burgers in Tampa, Florida and when he gets the job, Jericho will let everyone know. Raven's Flock is seen in the front row before Jericho enters the ring.
Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Juventud Guerrera after Juventud Guerrera blacks out from the pain.
We see Goldberg working out with some resistance ropes in the locker room in the final minutes before his match with Raven for the United States title.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.
Goldberg beats Raven to become the WCW United States Heavyweight Champion! This happens after Goldberg fights off Raven's Flock and hits Reese with a Jackhammer before the fans throw Raven back into the ringside area when he tries to escape. Goldberg's undefeated streak extends to 75 wins after the match.
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.
La Parka beats Ultimo Dragon. During the match, Eddie Guerrero shows up and forces Chavo Guerrero Jr. to come with him, and Eddie commands him to attack Ultimo Dragon as he distracts the referee. Chavo hits Ultimo Dragon from behind on the top rope, allowing La Parka the victory.
Rick Rude boots Mike Tenay off the commentary table to briefly guest on commentary for the next match.
"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Curt Hennig by disqualification when Rick Rude attacks Benoit as he has Hennig in the Crippler Crossface. Rude and Henning continue to attack Benoit after the match, but Booker T heads into the ring, clearing it out and saving Benoit. Benoit catches up with Booker T, and tells him to stay out of his business. Booker T chooses to walk away, but when Benoit turns him around, Booker punches him, starting a brawl that quickly makes its way backstage.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews WCW Commissioner "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. He says there's a lot of excitement going on, and it all started at Spring Stampede. "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash may have won and given him a night of favor, he says it's only right for him to return the favor. He knows every trick Hogan has, and makes the World title match between Hogan and "Macho Man" Randy Savage no-disqualification and no run-ins, and if Hogan tries to escape to the back, he will be forced back into the ring. He doesn't care how long the match takes, even if takes all night, as there will be a winner. After all that, Hogan will be his, and he'll make Hogan so miserable he'll wish he was a piece of roadkill.
Hammer and Saturn wrestle to a double count-out, then continue to wrestle on the stage.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the third hour.
Scott Steiner and Buff Bagwell beat Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock) after Buff Bagwell gets off the table at ringside so Rocco Rock accidentally puts Johnny Grunge through it and Scott Steiner allows Buff to hit Rocco Rock with the Buff Blockbuster.
We see a performance by The Nitro Girls.
Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against Psychosis.
Lex Luger beats Brian Adams with the running forearm after Konnan and Vincent try to interfere only to be put in the Torture Rack.
Before the next match, "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan calls out "Macho Man" Randy Savage so he can show him who the real leader of the nWo is. He also tells Savage that after the match is over, he'll make a speed bump out of him with his Dodge Viper.
"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan beats "Macho Man" Randy Savage for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. During the match, The Disciple hits referee Nick Patrick with the Apocalypse as Patrick tries to stop Savage from choking Hogan in the corner. With Nick Patrick knocked out, Hogan and The Disciple wreak havoc on Savage's injured knee. The Disciple then hits Savage with the Apocalypse on Savage on the World title, then Kevin Nash shows up. He confronts Hogan, but he is grabbed by the bottom of his leg by Eric Bischoff. Hogan tries to hit Nash with the World title, but he ducks it and Hogan hits The Disciple with the belt instead. Nash hits Hogan with the Jackknife Power Bomb, then places Savage on top of Hogan. Bret "The Hit Man" Hart shows up and nails Kevin Nash with the World title as Nash gets the referee up, then places Hogan on top of Savage, allowing Hogan to win the World title. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper shows up and confronts Bret for his actions only for Bret to punch him out, cementing a heel turn to end the show.
"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, The Disciple and Eric Bischoff show up. Bischoff says he feels nothing but love and admiration for Hogan, who feels nothing but love and admiration for his nWo-ites and disciples. He cannot, however, stand what happened last night. Hogan says the World title is his, and that "Macho Man" Randy Savage is the scum that crawls in the river in Hell, and when he and Kevin Nash got the title, it made the nWo-ites sick. He tells Savage the doors are blocked and the entrances are covered, and the nWo-ites will not let him leave the building. He also says that if it weren't for Kevin Nash, he wouldn't even have the title. He calls Savage out, wanting a shot at the title that he claims is rightfully his. He says a few WCW fans have predicted what happpened, and that the inevitable has happened: the nWo has finally split. Tonight, when he gets his hands on Savage in the middle of the ring and wins the World title back, the nWo-ites will know that even after the split, they will find out who follows him and who doesn't. He also tells Kevin Nash that if he sticks his nose in his business, The Disciple will put an end to his world with the Apocalypse.
Goldberg is seen getting fired up for his match with Raven for the United States title in the locker room.
"Macho Man" Randy Savage shows up. He says he didn't come here to gloat; instead, he came here to fight. He says there is only one coward in the building shaking in his boots, and he's in a lot of trouble. The coward he is referring to is "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, and he hates him in life and in death. Savage says that the fact that he is the World champion and not Hogan is getting to Hogan, then says his main objective was not to lead the nWo. He says Hogan is not the man and that his world is coming to an end soon. Savage says he knows Hogan ran him over with the Dodge Viper, but even that didn't stop him from wrestling Hogan in the ring tonight. He then shocks the world, and says nobody can stop him stop him now when he introduces the new leader of the nWo: Kevin Nash. The self-proclaimed "Big Sexy, The Giant Killer" shows up in a track suit, and tells Hogan that last night was just step one - the end of Hogan's career. He tells Hogan that he can no longer call the nWo his and that tonight, Savage will make it final when he beats him on Nitro in the middle of the ring, and if The Disciple decides to stick his nose in their business, he gets a Jackknife Power Bomb. He also warns Eric Bischoff that if he sticks his nose in their business, he'll Jackknife him, too. Nash says he warned Hogan he would drive a stake into his heart, and now he has done it.
Raven is backstage in a locker room shower. He tells Goldberg he will not be #75 in a 75-0 undefeated streak, as he has drowned in seas of indifference and floundered in the pain of his childhood but will not stop for him. He beat Diamond Dallas Page for the United States title, and he will beat him, too.
We see a performance by The Nitro Girls.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund plugs the WCW Hotline.
Konnan beats Chris Adams with a half crab. During the match, it is announced that the encore presentation of Spring Stampede will be on pay-per-view all this week.
We see Goldberg getting mentally prepared for his match in the locker room again.
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls. This week's Nitro Party Prize Pack winner is Dana Marengelli from Clemson University, and we see footage of her Nitro party, where Nitro is seen by hundreds of students on the video screen on the scoreboard at the football field.
The Barbarian beats Wayne Bloom.
Raven still sits in a locker room shower, telling Goldberg he is next. He comes from hate and from pain, and it is mind over matter. He tells Goldberg the streak is over.
Before the next match, Chris Jericho shows up with a portrait of Dean Malenko and an easel that he places it on. He has erected a shrine to Malenko as he respects him more than any other, and says that Dean Malenko has retired from pro wrestling and will never step in a wrestling ring again, but he does have an interview at Harry's Burgers in Tampa, Florida and when he gets the job, Jericho will let everyone know. Raven's Flock is seen in the front row before Jericho enters the ring.
Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Juventud Guerrera after Juventud Guerrera blacks out from the pain.
We see Goldberg working out with some resistance ropes in the locker room in the final minutes before his match with Raven for the United States title.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.
Goldberg beats Raven to become the WCW United States Heavyweight Champion! This happens after Goldberg fights off Raven's Flock and hits Reese with a Jackhammer before the fans throw Raven back into the ringside area when he tries to escape. Goldberg's undefeated streak extends to 75 wins after the match.
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.
La Parka beats Ultimo Dragon. During the match, Eddie Guerrero shows up and forces Chavo Guerrero Jr. to come with him, and Eddie commands him to attack Ultimo Dragon as he distracts the referee. Chavo hits Ultimo Dragon from behind on the top rope, allowing La Parka the victory.
Rick Rude boots Mike Tenay off the commentary table to briefly guest on commentary for the next match.
"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Curt Hennig by disqualification when Rick Rude attacks Benoit as he has Hennig in the Crippler Crossface. Rude and Henning continue to attack Benoit after the match, but Booker T heads into the ring, clearing it out and saving Benoit. Benoit catches up with Booker T, and tells him to stay out of his business. Booker T chooses to walk away, but when Benoit turns him around, Booker punches him, starting a brawl that quickly makes its way backstage.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews WCW Commissioner "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. He says there's a lot of excitement going on, and it all started at Spring Stampede. "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash may have won and given him a night of favor, he says it's only right for him to return the favor. He knows every trick Hogan has, and makes the World title match between Hogan and "Macho Man" Randy Savage no-disqualification and no run-ins, and if Hogan tries to escape to the back, he will be forced back into the ring. He doesn't care how long the match takes, even if takes all night, as there will be a winner. After all that, Hogan will be his, and he'll make Hogan so miserable he'll wish he was a piece of roadkill.
Hammer and Saturn wrestle to a double count-out, then continue to wrestle on the stage.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the third hour.
Scott Steiner and Buff Bagwell beat Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock) after Buff Bagwell gets off the table at ringside so Rocco Rock accidentally puts Johnny Grunge through it and Scott Steiner allows Buff to hit Rocco Rock with the Buff Blockbuster.
We see a performance by The Nitro Girls.
Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against Psychosis.
Lex Luger beats Brian Adams with the running forearm after Konnan and Vincent try to interfere only to be put in the Torture Rack.
Before the next match, "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan calls out "Macho Man" Randy Savage so he can show him who the real leader of the nWo is. He also tells Savage that after the match is over, he'll make a speed bump out of him with his Dodge Viper.
"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan beats "Macho Man" Randy Savage for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. During the match, The Disciple hits referee Nick Patrick with the Apocalypse as Patrick tries to stop Savage from choking Hogan in the corner. With Nick Patrick knocked out, Hogan and The Disciple wreak havoc on Savage's injured knee. The Disciple then hits Savage with the Apocalypse on Savage on the World title, then Kevin Nash shows up. He confronts Hogan, but he is grabbed by the bottom of his leg by Eric Bischoff. Hogan tries to hit Nash with the World title, but he ducks it and Hogan hits The Disciple with the belt instead. Nash hits Hogan with the Jackknife Power Bomb, then places Savage on top of Hogan. Bret "The Hit Man" Hart shows up and nails Kevin Nash with the World title as Nash gets the referee up, then places Hogan on top of Savage, allowing Hogan to win the World title. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper shows up and confronts Bret for his actions only for Bret to punch him out, cementing a heel turn to end the show.
Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 20, 1998
Kevin Kelly is outside the cemetery where Kane and The Undertaker's parents are buried and where Kane and The Undertaker will meet. It is reported that Kane and Paul Bearer have been seen here, and that The Undertaker will be here shortly.
Dude Love shows up, and welcomes everyone to The Love Shack. Vince McMahon shows up, and says that he had an opportunity to humiliate and embarrass "Stone Cold" Steve Austin last week, and that Dude Love prevented that with his interference. He fines Dude Love $5,000 for his actions last week and tells him not to interfere in his business again before leaving. Dude Love admits the last week has been emotional, and says letters have been pouring in asking one question: "Why, Dude, why?" He explains that when he made his way to the ring, he wanted to create a little bit of peace, love and understanding. When he stepped up to Vince, he was victim to an attack from behind by Austin. Now Dude Love is wondering why Austin would do such a thing, and says the answer is simple: the root of all evil - the chicks. When he and Austin were tag champs, all the women followed them around, and while he was a chick magnet, Austin got all the uglier women while he got all the beautiful ones. Dude Love says he has a match with "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman tonight, but he and Austin don't have to wait until Unforgiven as Austin can be forgiven tonight. He is willing to forget about the #1 contender's match as long as Austin comes out and grovels on his knees before the end of the night. Otherwise, Unforgiven will be a long night. Dude finishes by claiming he knew he would take him, but never thought it would be that easy.
The Nation of Domination ("The Rock" Rocky Maivia, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry) come out through the crowd for their next match, a Long Island Street Fight. Mark Henry is seen carrying a beer keg with one hand.
As the rest of The Nation of Domination ("The Rock" Rocky Maivia, D'Lo Brown, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry) are sent to the back by WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter, "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock and "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman, both armed with weapons of their own, are kept in the back by WWF officials.
Faarooq beats Kama Mustafa in a Long Island Street Fighter after using one of his own cowboy boots as a weapon.
D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dog" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) have a laugh at the footage of themselves urinating on The Disciples of Apocalypse's (Skull, 8-Ball, Chainz) motorcycles, then Billy Gunn says he, Jesse James and X-Pac had all the fun while Triple H stayed to the side. He dares Triple H to not only "show us the bazooka," but to also "show [the crowd] a shower of some kind." Triple H accepts Billy Gunn's challenge.
D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dog" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) show up, with Triple H wearing a long, black trenchcoat. X-Pac gets the crowd fired up before handing the microphone to Triple H, who says that last week, The Disciples of Apocalypse's (Skull, 8-Ball, Chainz) "talked some trash, rode up in here on some brass, and left here with their heads shoved up their ass." James and Gunn introduces themselves as The New Age Outlaws, who says that at Unforgiven, L.O.D. 2000 (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) will learn that you can polish a turd all day and it'll still be doo-doo. Triple H makes fun of their valet Sunny, saying he doesn't like being called "skanky," which he says repeatedly. He then says you can put Chyna inside of a steel cage and haul her up over the ceiling, but if she rips open the bars, she'll rip off your head and do something down it that you don't want her to do. He then tells Owen Hart that at Unforgiven that he owns him, regardless of whether Chyna is inside a cage or not, then tells the ladies not to worry about taking a Sunday drive to a Montague lighthouse, as he has the tower "that's brick-thick and made for a chick." Billy Gunn then reminds Triple H of the dare, then Triple H teases it. He finally pulls out a super soaker from the trenchcoat and shoots water into the crowd. L.O.D 2000 and Owen Hart show up on the stage, and Hawk says they are DX are a lot alike, except they do what they say they're going to do. Tonight, instead of talking the talk, they're going to walk the walk. Triple H says "Don't sing it, bring it!" as the five of them head down the stage only to be stopped by WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter, who says that there is a time and place for what they are about to do, and that this is indeed the time and place and as WWF Commissioner, he is making a six-man tag team match between D-Generation X and the team of Owen Hart and L.O.D. 2000. Triple H accepts the challenge. As DX shoots the crowd with the super soaker, WWF owner Vince McMahon is backstage when a woman hands him a coffee. The woman's arm is noticeably shaking.
Kevin Kelly is a few moments away from the cemetery, and when he shows up, we will see what happens between Kane and The Undertaker. The Undertaker appears at the commentary shortly after the next match begins, and it is announced that after the match, the show will cut to the cemetery. Not long after, it is announced that something has happened there.
Dan "The Beast' Severn beats Mosh with an arm bar.
Kevin Kelly reports that The Undertaker left the cemetery as quickly as he arrived and that the sound of a blood-curdling scream was just heard. As Kevin Kelly says that camera crew have entered the cemetary to see what's going on, The Undertaker grabs Kevin Kelly, demanding to know where Kane and Paul Bearer are at and what happened to them, if anything.
After the commercial break, Kevin Kelly, now seated on the ground, reports in a low voice that he can only speculate on what happened in the cemetary, and that The Undertaker may be heading back to the arena.
Before the next match, Luna Vachon says that this Sunday at Unforgiven, Sable will be reborn and that she will be the woman to strip her of her soul, her mind and all of her clothes. After that, she will leave her naked and alone in the center of the room like the pathetic wench that she is.
Bradshaw beats The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust by disqualification when Bradshaw is suddenly attacked by Club Kamikaze.
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin is seen backstage...
The intro to War Zone plays to signal the start of the second hour.
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up. Last week, he asked WWF owner Vince McMahon who his opponent for Unforgiven was only to be told that Vince was still deliberating on it. Austin feels that Vince is lying, but it doesn't bother him as he says he's lied to him in the past. He also mentions Dude Love's interference and attack on him during his match with Vince last week, and says that there is a conspiracy between Vince and Dude Love. He asks the fans to give him a "hell yeah" if they feel that way, too, which they do. He says Dude can beat him if he has one arm tied behind his back any day of the week, but he can bet his last dollar that he will pick himself back up and beat his sorry ass. He says that Unforgiven is too long, and promises that before the show is over, he will get his hands on both Vince and Dude Love as he has some ass to kick tonight. Austin then accosts a photographer as well as ring announcer Tony Chimel, then flips the crowd off, accosts a cameraman on the stage and leaves.
Before the next match, a hearse appears outside of the arena. Also, Jim Cornette guests on commentary for the next match.
2 Cold Scorpio and Terry Funk beat The New Midnight Express ("Bombastic" Bob Holly and "Bodacious" Bart Gunn). After the match, Dan "The Beast" Severn hits Scorpio with a belly-to-belly suplex, but Funk throws a chair in the ring, forcing Severn and Jim Cornette to flee before Severn can do more damage with a submission hold.
We see Val Venis in the shower with a woman. He says there is nothing like a hot shower after a hot day's night, and when he comes, there will be no stopping him.
Sable is interviewed in the ring by Michael Cole. She says her body is far from humiliating, and the naked truth is that she could care less if Luna Vachon stripped her naked, and as long as she gets her hands on her, she doesn't care what she's wearing.
Kane and a ragged Paul Bearer are seen coming out of the hearse, pulling a coffin out from the trunk.
Michael Cole interviews WWF owner Vince McMahon backstage about "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's claims of a conspiracy between him and Dude Love. Vince says Austin has watched too many Oliver Stone movies and does not want to dignify the question with a response. As for Austin's threats to get his hands on him, he was ready for him last week and he is ready for him this week.
D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Helmsley, "Road Dog" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) beat Owen Hart and L.O.D. 2000 (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) when the referee is distracted by Owen Hart and Triple H on the outside while Chyna grabs Sunny, distracting Hawk. Gunn hits a piledriver on Animal, ending the match.
Paul Bearer and Kane have pulled a wooden casket out of the hearse. Bearer says The Undertaker will be so surprised, as they have exhumed the coffins of The Undertaker and Kane's parents.
Kane and Paul Bearer show up with the two wooden coffins. Bearer says he is here for The Undertaker as Kane pulls out a gasoline can, as The Undertaker was not able to attend his parents' funeral. Bearer says he has exhumed The Undertaker's parents so he can have a funeral for them, and brags about picking the cheap wooden caskets that he buried his and Kane's parents in, saying they were the cheapest pine boxes he could find. He says they have been in the ground for 20 years and that their coffins are rotten and worm-ridden, then The Undertaker shows up from out of the crowd. Bearer commands Kane to pour the gas on the coffins, and Bearer commands The Undertaker to stop. The Undertaker tells Bearer he will die a thousand deaths if he sets the caskets on fire. Bearer does it anyway, then Bearer sets one casket in fire while Kane choke slams The Undertaker into the other when 'Taker goes after him. It is then noted that the casket set on fire is that of his father's and that The Undertaker was choke slammed into his mother's casket when Bearer tells The Undertaker to "rest in piece with [his] dead mama."
Michael Cole reports that Kane and Paul Bearer have left the arena and that the remains of Kane and The Undertaker's parents are in a more secure area, with The Undertaker with the remains in vigilence. Cole says that The Undertaker passed by a few moments ago, and that he will never forget the look on The Undertaker's face.
WWF owner Vince McMahon guests on commentary for the next match. He announces that he will be at ringside for part of Unforgiven, and guarantees that something catastrophic will happen Sunday night.
The bell rings during Dude Love vs. "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman as Dude Love has Blackman in an abdominal stretch, and Dude Love is given the victory. Blackman confronts timekeeper Mark Yeaton, and throws him to the floor when he can't explain why the bell was rung. As WWF owner Vince McMahon checks on Mark Yeaton, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up, tosse Dude Love out of the ring, then beats up Vince McMahon before brawling with Dude Love. Vince gets in the ring and takes his jacket off, then Pat Patterson and Gerald Briscoe join Vince in the ring only to eat Stone Cold Stunners. Dude Love and Austin brawl again as Vince leaves and the show ends.
Dude Love shows up, and welcomes everyone to The Love Shack. Vince McMahon shows up, and says that he had an opportunity to humiliate and embarrass "Stone Cold" Steve Austin last week, and that Dude Love prevented that with his interference. He fines Dude Love $5,000 for his actions last week and tells him not to interfere in his business again before leaving. Dude Love admits the last week has been emotional, and says letters have been pouring in asking one question: "Why, Dude, why?" He explains that when he made his way to the ring, he wanted to create a little bit of peace, love and understanding. When he stepped up to Vince, he was victim to an attack from behind by Austin. Now Dude Love is wondering why Austin would do such a thing, and says the answer is simple: the root of all evil - the chicks. When he and Austin were tag champs, all the women followed them around, and while he was a chick magnet, Austin got all the uglier women while he got all the beautiful ones. Dude Love says he has a match with "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman tonight, but he and Austin don't have to wait until Unforgiven as Austin can be forgiven tonight. He is willing to forget about the #1 contender's match as long as Austin comes out and grovels on his knees before the end of the night. Otherwise, Unforgiven will be a long night. Dude finishes by claiming he knew he would take him, but never thought it would be that easy.
The Nation of Domination ("The Rock" Rocky Maivia, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry) come out through the crowd for their next match, a Long Island Street Fight. Mark Henry is seen carrying a beer keg with one hand.
As the rest of The Nation of Domination ("The Rock" Rocky Maivia, D'Lo Brown, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry) are sent to the back by WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter, "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock and "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman, both armed with weapons of their own, are kept in the back by WWF officials.
Faarooq beats Kama Mustafa in a Long Island Street Fighter after using one of his own cowboy boots as a weapon.
D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dog" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) have a laugh at the footage of themselves urinating on The Disciples of Apocalypse's (Skull, 8-Ball, Chainz) motorcycles, then Billy Gunn says he, Jesse James and X-Pac had all the fun while Triple H stayed to the side. He dares Triple H to not only "show us the bazooka," but to also "show [the crowd] a shower of some kind." Triple H accepts Billy Gunn's challenge.
D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dog" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) show up, with Triple H wearing a long, black trenchcoat. X-Pac gets the crowd fired up before handing the microphone to Triple H, who says that last week, The Disciples of Apocalypse's (Skull, 8-Ball, Chainz) "talked some trash, rode up in here on some brass, and left here with their heads shoved up their ass." James and Gunn introduces themselves as The New Age Outlaws, who says that at Unforgiven, L.O.D. 2000 (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) will learn that you can polish a turd all day and it'll still be doo-doo. Triple H makes fun of their valet Sunny, saying he doesn't like being called "skanky," which he says repeatedly. He then says you can put Chyna inside of a steel cage and haul her up over the ceiling, but if she rips open the bars, she'll rip off your head and do something down it that you don't want her to do. He then tells Owen Hart that at Unforgiven that he owns him, regardless of whether Chyna is inside a cage or not, then tells the ladies not to worry about taking a Sunday drive to a Montague lighthouse, as he has the tower "that's brick-thick and made for a chick." Billy Gunn then reminds Triple H of the dare, then Triple H teases it. He finally pulls out a super soaker from the trenchcoat and shoots water into the crowd. L.O.D 2000 and Owen Hart show up on the stage, and Hawk says they are DX are a lot alike, except they do what they say they're going to do. Tonight, instead of talking the talk, they're going to walk the walk. Triple H says "Don't sing it, bring it!" as the five of them head down the stage only to be stopped by WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter, who says that there is a time and place for what they are about to do, and that this is indeed the time and place and as WWF Commissioner, he is making a six-man tag team match between D-Generation X and the team of Owen Hart and L.O.D. 2000. Triple H accepts the challenge. As DX shoots the crowd with the super soaker, WWF owner Vince McMahon is backstage when a woman hands him a coffee. The woman's arm is noticeably shaking.
Kevin Kelly is a few moments away from the cemetery, and when he shows up, we will see what happens between Kane and The Undertaker. The Undertaker appears at the commentary shortly after the next match begins, and it is announced that after the match, the show will cut to the cemetery. Not long after, it is announced that something has happened there.
Dan "The Beast' Severn beats Mosh with an arm bar.
Kevin Kelly reports that The Undertaker left the cemetery as quickly as he arrived and that the sound of a blood-curdling scream was just heard. As Kevin Kelly says that camera crew have entered the cemetary to see what's going on, The Undertaker grabs Kevin Kelly, demanding to know where Kane and Paul Bearer are at and what happened to them, if anything.
After the commercial break, Kevin Kelly, now seated on the ground, reports in a low voice that he can only speculate on what happened in the cemetary, and that The Undertaker may be heading back to the arena.
Before the next match, Luna Vachon says that this Sunday at Unforgiven, Sable will be reborn and that she will be the woman to strip her of her soul, her mind and all of her clothes. After that, she will leave her naked and alone in the center of the room like the pathetic wench that she is.
Bradshaw beats The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust by disqualification when Bradshaw is suddenly attacked by Club Kamikaze.
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin is seen backstage...
The intro to War Zone plays to signal the start of the second hour.
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up. Last week, he asked WWF owner Vince McMahon who his opponent for Unforgiven was only to be told that Vince was still deliberating on it. Austin feels that Vince is lying, but it doesn't bother him as he says he's lied to him in the past. He also mentions Dude Love's interference and attack on him during his match with Vince last week, and says that there is a conspiracy between Vince and Dude Love. He asks the fans to give him a "hell yeah" if they feel that way, too, which they do. He says Dude can beat him if he has one arm tied behind his back any day of the week, but he can bet his last dollar that he will pick himself back up and beat his sorry ass. He says that Unforgiven is too long, and promises that before the show is over, he will get his hands on both Vince and Dude Love as he has some ass to kick tonight. Austin then accosts a photographer as well as ring announcer Tony Chimel, then flips the crowd off, accosts a cameraman on the stage and leaves.
Before the next match, a hearse appears outside of the arena. Also, Jim Cornette guests on commentary for the next match.
2 Cold Scorpio and Terry Funk beat The New Midnight Express ("Bombastic" Bob Holly and "Bodacious" Bart Gunn). After the match, Dan "The Beast" Severn hits Scorpio with a belly-to-belly suplex, but Funk throws a chair in the ring, forcing Severn and Jim Cornette to flee before Severn can do more damage with a submission hold.
We see Val Venis in the shower with a woman. He says there is nothing like a hot shower after a hot day's night, and when he comes, there will be no stopping him.
Sable is interviewed in the ring by Michael Cole. She says her body is far from humiliating, and the naked truth is that she could care less if Luna Vachon stripped her naked, and as long as she gets her hands on her, she doesn't care what she's wearing.
Kane and a ragged Paul Bearer are seen coming out of the hearse, pulling a coffin out from the trunk.
Michael Cole interviews WWF owner Vince McMahon backstage about "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's claims of a conspiracy between him and Dude Love. Vince says Austin has watched too many Oliver Stone movies and does not want to dignify the question with a response. As for Austin's threats to get his hands on him, he was ready for him last week and he is ready for him this week.
D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Helmsley, "Road Dog" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) beat Owen Hart and L.O.D. 2000 (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) when the referee is distracted by Owen Hart and Triple H on the outside while Chyna grabs Sunny, distracting Hawk. Gunn hits a piledriver on Animal, ending the match.
Paul Bearer and Kane have pulled a wooden casket out of the hearse. Bearer says The Undertaker will be so surprised, as they have exhumed the coffins of The Undertaker and Kane's parents.
Kane and Paul Bearer show up with the two wooden coffins. Bearer says he is here for The Undertaker as Kane pulls out a gasoline can, as The Undertaker was not able to attend his parents' funeral. Bearer says he has exhumed The Undertaker's parents so he can have a funeral for them, and brags about picking the cheap wooden caskets that he buried his and Kane's parents in, saying they were the cheapest pine boxes he could find. He says they have been in the ground for 20 years and that their coffins are rotten and worm-ridden, then The Undertaker shows up from out of the crowd. Bearer commands Kane to pour the gas on the coffins, and Bearer commands The Undertaker to stop. The Undertaker tells Bearer he will die a thousand deaths if he sets the caskets on fire. Bearer does it anyway, then Bearer sets one casket in fire while Kane choke slams The Undertaker into the other when 'Taker goes after him. It is then noted that the casket set on fire is that of his father's and that The Undertaker was choke slammed into his mother's casket when Bearer tells The Undertaker to "rest in piece with [his] dead mama."
Michael Cole reports that Kane and Paul Bearer have left the arena and that the remains of Kane and The Undertaker's parents are in a more secure area, with The Undertaker with the remains in vigilence. Cole says that The Undertaker passed by a few moments ago, and that he will never forget the look on The Undertaker's face.
WWF owner Vince McMahon guests on commentary for the next match. He announces that he will be at ringside for part of Unforgiven, and guarantees that something catastrophic will happen Sunday night.
The bell rings during Dude Love vs. "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman as Dude Love has Blackman in an abdominal stretch, and Dude Love is given the victory. Blackman confronts timekeeper Mark Yeaton, and throws him to the floor when he can't explain why the bell was rung. As WWF owner Vince McMahon checks on Mark Yeaton, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up, tosse Dude Love out of the ring, then beats up Vince McMahon before brawling with Dude Love. Vince gets in the ring and takes his jacket off, then Pat Patterson and Gerald Briscoe join Vince in the ring only to eat Stone Cold Stunners. Dude Love and Austin brawl again as Vince leaves and the show ends.
Sunday, April 19, 1998
Spring Stampede 1998 - The Results
It is announced that the cast is coming off the arm of "Macho Man" Randy Savage for the main event, and that Savage and Sting have agreed that their match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship will be contested under no-disqualification rules.
Raven's Flock (Reese, Lodi, Sick Boy, Scotty Riggs, Hammer) are seen in the ring as Kidman and Saturn head to the ring.
Goldberg beats Saturn after taking down the rest of Raven's Flock (Reese, Lodi, Sick Boy, Scotty Riggs, Hammer, Kidman) and reversing the Rings of Saturn into a Jackhammer.
Ultimo Dragon beats Chavo Guerrero Jr. after reversing a tornado DDT into a Dragon Sleeper. During the match, a frustrated Eddie Guerrero confronts and slaps Chavo for not resorting to dirty tricks, and he continues to do so after the match.
Diamond Dallas Page answers questions for an interview on WCWWrestling.com. He says that he put the Diamond Cutter on "Macho Man" Randy Savage this time last year. Now, Raven has something that is his tonight - the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship - and that he's coming to get it.
Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against "The Crippler" Chris Benoit in a match with no time limit. During the match, Booker T accidentally kicks referee Mickey Jay with the Axe Kick, and Benoit locks the Crippler Crossface on Booker only to realize that he needs the referee up. As he gets the referee up, Booker T hits him with a Harlem Side Kick to get the win. After the match, two referees and a member of medical staff help Mickey Jay to the back. During the replay, it is noted that Benoit pushes the referee into Booker's path.
Before the next match, Jim "The Anvil" Niedhart and Rick Rude are handcuffed to each other. Rude will not allow himself to be cuffed, and referee Mart Curtis threatens to disqualify Hennig and award the match to The British Bulldog by forfeit is Rude is not handcuffed.
Curt Hennig beats The British Bulldog. During the match, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart gets physical with a policeman, and Rick Rude frees himself from the handcuffs before handcuffing Neidhart to the turnbuckle and attacking him from behind. After the match, we find out that the policeman is obviously Vincent, and Rick Rude goes to town on Bulldog. Vincent even hands the nightstick from his disguise to Rick Ride so he can use it as a weapon on both Bulldog and Neidhart. Neidhart is then freed from the handcuffs by referees after Rude, Vincent and Hennig leave, and Neidhart is overheard calling Vincent "Virgil."
Before the next match, Chris Jericho says "I want you...to want...me," a reference to Cheap Trick. He dedicates tonight's match to Dean Malenko, who he says is in a "Where are they now?" file and is living as a couch potato who is now living vicariously through him.
Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Prince Iaukea with the Lion Tamer. After the match, takes Iaukea's Hawaiian dress as a trophy.
Raven is interviewed for WCWWrestling.com. Raven says revenge is a dish best served cold, and that there is no place for Diamond Dallas Page to hide and that Page will feel the Evenflow.
Before the next match, Buff Bagwell is seen with a cast on his right hand as he heads to the ring with Scott Steiner. He says that the next match is cancelled due to his bad hand, as his lawyer specifically told him not to wrestle after not having a doctor's release as per WCW Executive Committee Chair J.J. Dillon. Scott Steiner says his brother Rick Steiner isn't here and that he and Lex Luger didn't want any part of them. As they speak, "Mean" Gene Okerlund and J.J. Dillon show up, and Dillon says he has flown Dr. Michael Sapella from Atlanta - one of the leading orthopedic surgeons in the country - in case of such an emergency. Sapella is at ringside, and he enters the ring to take the dressing off. Bagwell then grabs Dillon with the supposedly hurt hand, revealing that he is not hurt at all. Bagwell is cleared to wrestle, and the next match goes on as planned.
Lex Luger and Rick Steiner beat Buff Bagwell and Scott Steiner with a Torture Rack to Buff Bagwell as Scott Steiner runs to the back.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund plugs the WCW Hotline with news that the appearance of a certain someone showing up tonight may confirm the return of another superstar to the nWo.
Psychosis beats La Parka in a special unadvertised match.
Before the next match, Kevin Nash and "Hollywood' Hulk Hogan make separate entrances to the ring.
"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash beat "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and The Giant in a Bat Match. During the match, Piper gets the baseball bat high above the corner with the help of The Giant, and when Hogan gets to Piper, he tosses the bat away. The Disciple hands Hogan a bat and The Giant is knocked out, but that almost backfires when Hogan swings for Piper but hits Nash in the gut instead. The Disciple then hands Hogan a bat while trying to yank Piper's bat away from him, and Hogan hits Piper in the back with his bat to get the win. After the match, Nash is about to confront Hogan when Hogan tells him to hit The Giant with the Jackknife Power Bomb. Nash goes for it, but Hogan his Nash in the back with the baseball bat as he is bent over. The Giant then recovers and scares Hogan out of the ring.
WCW/nWo Slamboree comes to pay-per-view Sunday, May 17th!
Raven beats Diamond Dallas Page in a Raven's Rules match to become the WCW United States Heavyweight Champion after a man dressed as a WCW crew worker hits Diamond Dallas Page from behind with a stop sign, and will defend the championship against Goldberg tomorrow night on Nitro. Kidman, Sick Boy, and Lodi are seen in the front row before the next match, and Sick Boy gets punched in the face accidentally by Raven as he tries to hold down Page from behind at the start of the match.
"Macho Man" Randy Savage beats Sting to become the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. During the match, Sting almost hits the Stinger Splash on referee Charles Robinson, but Savage knocks Sting into him anyway, knocking Robinson down. Miss Elizabeth takes advantage o ft his by hitting Sting from behind with a chair, but Sting feels it, blocks a forearm from Savage and hits Elizabeth with the Stinger Splash before Savage hits Sting with the chair. He is about to hit a top rope elbow drop on Sting until "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan shows up and pushes Savage off the top. Savage's knee goes out on him, and Sting hits him with the Scorpion Death Drop. Kevin Nash appears and hits Sting with a Jackknife Power Bomb before placing Savge on top of Sting and placing the ref near him on the way out. Charles Robinson makes the three-count, and Savage wins the World championship. After the match, Nash takes the World title and picks Robinson up so that he can award Savage with the World title. Hogan shows up with The Disciple, aggravated that Savage has "his belt" and says "He can't do that!" as the show ends.
Raven's Flock (Reese, Lodi, Sick Boy, Scotty Riggs, Hammer) are seen in the ring as Kidman and Saturn head to the ring.
Goldberg beats Saturn after taking down the rest of Raven's Flock (Reese, Lodi, Sick Boy, Scotty Riggs, Hammer, Kidman) and reversing the Rings of Saturn into a Jackhammer.
Ultimo Dragon beats Chavo Guerrero Jr. after reversing a tornado DDT into a Dragon Sleeper. During the match, a frustrated Eddie Guerrero confronts and slaps Chavo for not resorting to dirty tricks, and he continues to do so after the match.
Diamond Dallas Page answers questions for an interview on WCWWrestling.com. He says that he put the Diamond Cutter on "Macho Man" Randy Savage this time last year. Now, Raven has something that is his tonight - the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship - and that he's coming to get it.
Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against "The Crippler" Chris Benoit in a match with no time limit. During the match, Booker T accidentally kicks referee Mickey Jay with the Axe Kick, and Benoit locks the Crippler Crossface on Booker only to realize that he needs the referee up. As he gets the referee up, Booker T hits him with a Harlem Side Kick to get the win. After the match, two referees and a member of medical staff help Mickey Jay to the back. During the replay, it is noted that Benoit pushes the referee into Booker's path.
Before the next match, Jim "The Anvil" Niedhart and Rick Rude are handcuffed to each other. Rude will not allow himself to be cuffed, and referee Mart Curtis threatens to disqualify Hennig and award the match to The British Bulldog by forfeit is Rude is not handcuffed.
Curt Hennig beats The British Bulldog. During the match, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart gets physical with a policeman, and Rick Rude frees himself from the handcuffs before handcuffing Neidhart to the turnbuckle and attacking him from behind. After the match, we find out that the policeman is obviously Vincent, and Rick Rude goes to town on Bulldog. Vincent even hands the nightstick from his disguise to Rick Ride so he can use it as a weapon on both Bulldog and Neidhart. Neidhart is then freed from the handcuffs by referees after Rude, Vincent and Hennig leave, and Neidhart is overheard calling Vincent "Virgil."
Before the next match, Chris Jericho says "I want you...to want...me," a reference to Cheap Trick. He dedicates tonight's match to Dean Malenko, who he says is in a "Where are they now?" file and is living as a couch potato who is now living vicariously through him.
Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Prince Iaukea with the Lion Tamer. After the match, takes Iaukea's Hawaiian dress as a trophy.
Raven is interviewed for WCWWrestling.com. Raven says revenge is a dish best served cold, and that there is no place for Diamond Dallas Page to hide and that Page will feel the Evenflow.
Before the next match, Buff Bagwell is seen with a cast on his right hand as he heads to the ring with Scott Steiner. He says that the next match is cancelled due to his bad hand, as his lawyer specifically told him not to wrestle after not having a doctor's release as per WCW Executive Committee Chair J.J. Dillon. Scott Steiner says his brother Rick Steiner isn't here and that he and Lex Luger didn't want any part of them. As they speak, "Mean" Gene Okerlund and J.J. Dillon show up, and Dillon says he has flown Dr. Michael Sapella from Atlanta - one of the leading orthopedic surgeons in the country - in case of such an emergency. Sapella is at ringside, and he enters the ring to take the dressing off. Bagwell then grabs Dillon with the supposedly hurt hand, revealing that he is not hurt at all. Bagwell is cleared to wrestle, and the next match goes on as planned.
Lex Luger and Rick Steiner beat Buff Bagwell and Scott Steiner with a Torture Rack to Buff Bagwell as Scott Steiner runs to the back.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund plugs the WCW Hotline with news that the appearance of a certain someone showing up tonight may confirm the return of another superstar to the nWo.
Psychosis beats La Parka in a special unadvertised match.
Before the next match, Kevin Nash and "Hollywood' Hulk Hogan make separate entrances to the ring.
"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash beat "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and The Giant in a Bat Match. During the match, Piper gets the baseball bat high above the corner with the help of The Giant, and when Hogan gets to Piper, he tosses the bat away. The Disciple hands Hogan a bat and The Giant is knocked out, but that almost backfires when Hogan swings for Piper but hits Nash in the gut instead. The Disciple then hands Hogan a bat while trying to yank Piper's bat away from him, and Hogan hits Piper in the back with his bat to get the win. After the match, Nash is about to confront Hogan when Hogan tells him to hit The Giant with the Jackknife Power Bomb. Nash goes for it, but Hogan his Nash in the back with the baseball bat as he is bent over. The Giant then recovers and scares Hogan out of the ring.
WCW/nWo Slamboree comes to pay-per-view Sunday, May 17th!
Raven beats Diamond Dallas Page in a Raven's Rules match to become the WCW United States Heavyweight Champion after a man dressed as a WCW crew worker hits Diamond Dallas Page from behind with a stop sign, and will defend the championship against Goldberg tomorrow night on Nitro. Kidman, Sick Boy, and Lodi are seen in the front row before the next match, and Sick Boy gets punched in the face accidentally by Raven as he tries to hold down Page from behind at the start of the match.
"Macho Man" Randy Savage beats Sting to become the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. During the match, Sting almost hits the Stinger Splash on referee Charles Robinson, but Savage knocks Sting into him anyway, knocking Robinson down. Miss Elizabeth takes advantage o ft his by hitting Sting from behind with a chair, but Sting feels it, blocks a forearm from Savage and hits Elizabeth with the Stinger Splash before Savage hits Sting with the chair. He is about to hit a top rope elbow drop on Sting until "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan shows up and pushes Savage off the top. Savage's knee goes out on him, and Sting hits him with the Scorpion Death Drop. Kevin Nash appears and hits Sting with a Jackknife Power Bomb before placing Savge on top of Sting and placing the ref near him on the way out. Charles Robinson makes the three-count, and Savage wins the World championship. After the match, Nash takes the World title and picks Robinson up so that he can award Savage with the World title. Hogan shows up with The Disciple, aggravated that Savage has "his belt" and says "He can't do that!" as the show ends.
Saturday, April 18, 1998
Vince's Got A Shotgun - Shotgun Saturday Night recap for April 18, 1998
Bradshaw beats Harley Lewis.
We hear from D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dogg" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn). Triple H and X-Pac tell Owen Hart to suck it, Billy Gunn says he and Road Dogg beat L.O.D. 2000 (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) before and that they can do it again. Road Dogg says dinosaurs don't wear gold; champions do.
Kevin Kelly interviews The Jackyl and Kurrgan in the ring. The Jackyl says that just as the prophet came down and licked the wounds of the lepers clean, so today shall he walk into the miasmatic scum that is the crowd in the arena tonight. He says the stench that emanates from the crowd can only be matched by the stench that is at the top of Titan Towers, and the stench is the stench of conspiracy against him. He says that he is sick of the fact that he is constantly censored, kept off live television and banned from house shows despite being the best speaker in the World Wrestling Federation and "over like nobody's business." He says there are people in the WWF with limited intellect and ability who have jobs in the WWF today because of him, and that in six months, Kurrgan has gone from a corporate sideshow to the most feared man in the WWF. The Jackyl then announces that he will take over the WWF and that his revolution is coming, and he tells the fans - whom he considers too dumb to participate in "intellectual intercourse" - to listen to every word he says and "Jackyl off."
The "Stone Cold" Steve Austin "Hell Yeah" T-shirt is now available for $25 plus $6 shipping and handling!
Too Much ("Too Sexy" Brian Christopher and Scott "Too Hot" Taylor) beat Ace Darling and Devon Storm.
The Nation (The Rock, D'Lo Brown, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry) beats Al Phillips, Brian Knighton and Mark Shrader.
We hear from Faarooq, who says that Unforgiven could not be a more fitting title for the way he feels. He says that he raised The Nation to where they are in the WWF, but he brought them in and he can take them out along with "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock and "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman.
The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) vs. The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) ends in a double disqualification after all four men in both teams keep fighting each other in the ring. During the match, it is announced that Tennessee Lee will be guesting on commentary next week to get the word out about "Double J" Jeff Jarrett's performance with Sawyer Brown at Unforgiven.
We hear from D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dogg" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn). Triple H and X-Pac tell Owen Hart to suck it, Billy Gunn says he and Road Dogg beat L.O.D. 2000 (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) before and that they can do it again. Road Dogg says dinosaurs don't wear gold; champions do.
Kevin Kelly interviews The Jackyl and Kurrgan in the ring. The Jackyl says that just as the prophet came down and licked the wounds of the lepers clean, so today shall he walk into the miasmatic scum that is the crowd in the arena tonight. He says the stench that emanates from the crowd can only be matched by the stench that is at the top of Titan Towers, and the stench is the stench of conspiracy against him. He says that he is sick of the fact that he is constantly censored, kept off live television and banned from house shows despite being the best speaker in the World Wrestling Federation and "over like nobody's business." He says there are people in the WWF with limited intellect and ability who have jobs in the WWF today because of him, and that in six months, Kurrgan has gone from a corporate sideshow to the most feared man in the WWF. The Jackyl then announces that he will take over the WWF and that his revolution is coming, and he tells the fans - whom he considers too dumb to participate in "intellectual intercourse" - to listen to every word he says and "Jackyl off."
The "Stone Cold" Steve Austin "Hell Yeah" T-shirt is now available for $25 plus $6 shipping and handling!
Too Much ("Too Sexy" Brian Christopher and Scott "Too Hot" Taylor) beat Ace Darling and Devon Storm.
The Nation (The Rock, D'Lo Brown, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry) beats Al Phillips, Brian Knighton and Mark Shrader.
We hear from Faarooq, who says that Unforgiven could not be a more fitting title for the way he feels. He says that he raised The Nation to where they are in the WWF, but he brought them in and he can take them out along with "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock and "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman.
The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) vs. The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) ends in a double disqualification after all four men in both teams keep fighting each other in the ring. During the match, it is announced that Tennessee Lee will be guesting on commentary next week to get the word out about "Double J" Jeff Jarrett's performance with Sawyer Brown at Unforgiven.
Thursday, April 16, 1998
Thunderstruck - Thunder recap for April 16, 1998
We see an announcement from the New World Order where Buff Bagwell admires his body in a mirror as he talks about how he goes the extra mile to be buff, and says that you're buff and the stuff, the girls just can't get enough.
Rick Steiner beats Buff Bagwell by disqualification after Scott Steiner gets involved by tripping Rick Steiner off the top rope and attacking Rick along with Bagwell. As they continue to double-team Rick, Lex Luger shows up and evens the odds for Rick Steiner, forcing Bagwell and Scott Steiner to retreat.
We hear from "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, who says "Macho Man" Randy Savage is not smart enough to be WCW World Heavyweight Champion after "jaywalking backwards in an eight-lane highway" and getting knocked down, and tells Sting he is ready to take the World title back.
Kevin Nash shows up. He says that for two years, "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan has tried to prove to the wrestling world that he walks on water. He then says that he agrees with him, as everyone knows that "a turd floats." He says he should be standing in front of the fans with the WCW World Heavyweight Championship around his waist, and tells Hogan he could not even stand the chance that he could be World Champion. Last week, Bret "The Hit Man" Hart made the biggest mistake of his wrestling career, and he quotes Jim Croce, saying "You don't tug on Superman's cape, you don't spit in the wind, you don't pull the mask off the old Lone Ranger and you definitely don't mess with Big Sexy." Nash then tells Hogan he has one more chance to stop Armageddon in the nWo, and he has to either be his partner in the Bat Match or he will be the man that drives the stake in his heart that ends his career. He also warns The Giant and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper that he will beat them both himself whether Hogan is with him or not, and in the case of being a little redundant, he will take the bat and beat up all three men if that is what it takes. He tells Hogan to sit back and watch what a real partner does, as he and "Macho Man" Randy Savage are tagging up, and he tells Sting to put on his best face paint and to bring Bret Hart, because he, not WCW, calls the shots around here and he wants a tag team match tonight.
We hear from Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, who says that if he could give "Macho Man" Randy Savage one piece of advice, it would be to get rid of the nWo and be his own men. He says that if play with pigs, you are going to get dirty.
We see a 60-second video package of Goldberg.
Goldberg beats Barry Darsow.
We hear from "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, who asks Kevin Nash how he dares to think that he is worthy of the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, as he is the leader of the nWo, the nWo is for life, the pecking order exists, and he made Nash and can break him too, whether he likes it or not.
We see a video package for Raven vs. Diamond Dallas Page for the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship at Spring Stampede.
Tony Schiavone interviews WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon, who says that while WCW has been working on the issues for the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship match at Spring Stampede, they have also been working on a match for next week's Nitro. He announces that there will be a United States title match that night, and the winner of the United States title at Spring Stampede will defend against Goldberg. Dillon says he has never seen anyone rise so quickly and create an undefeated streak like Goldberg has, and that he has earned his title shot on Monday night.
Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against Rick Fuller.
We hear from "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, who says that the WCW World Heavyweight Championship belongs to him. He says that "Macho Man" Randy Savage is a joke, and that he should be wrestling Sting for the title, as he won it the first time and it should still be his.
We see a video package for the Bat Match between the team of "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash and the team of The Giant and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper at Spring Stampede.
Tony Schiavone announces that Lex Luger and Rick Steiner will face Buff Bagwell and Scott Steiner in a tag team match at Spring Stampede. Suddenly, Buff Bagwell and Scott Steiner show up, and Bagwell says the match is not happening. Scott Steiner says it is people like him, Larry Zbyszko, Lex Luger and Sting who have Rick Steiner believing that he turned his back on him instead of WCW and people like them. Scott Steiner says he is not showing up, as his and Rick's parents would not want them in the ring against each other. Bagwell then says that he is the real total package, not Lex Luger.
"The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Scott Norton by disqualification after Vincent attacks Benoit as he has Norton in the Crippler Crossface. Vincent and Scott Norton double-team Benoit until Booker T runs into the ring. They retreat, but when Booker T helps him up, Benoit shoves him before heading back to the back.
We hear from Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, who says that Kevin Nash is scum and that "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan is worse, and that nothing could make him happier than watching them kill each other off.
This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: Hacksaw Jim Duggan! The Barbarian! Reese! Scott Steiner!
Tony Schiavone interviews The Giant and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper in the ring. Piper says he can now get a bat from anywhere, as he has a modern-day version of David and Goliath, only instead of slingshots, there are Louisville Sluggers. He says it is time for a bat match, and he has a giant. He says that The Giant is mean, and says Kevin Nash will not look too sexy when The Giant shoves a baseball bat down his throat. He also tells "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash that they are not taking Spring Stampede seriously enough and that The Giant is the real giant of WCW, and that he is ready to chop the big vine so that Hogan will fall right into his arms before he beats him within an inch of his life. This Sunday, if Hogan and Nash want to play ball, he and The Giant will bring the bat while they bring the balls, and they will see who hits a home run.
Rick Rude guests on commentary for the next match, forcing Lee Marshall off the commentary table in the process.
Curt Hennig beats Super Calo.
We hear from "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, who says that Diamond Dallas Page does not want a shot at the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, as he has the power, the money and the backing.
Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Chavo Guerrero Jr. with the Lion Tamer after Eddie actively. After the match, Prince Iaukea gets in the ring and hits Jericho in the back with a scale before he and Jericho brawl their way to the back. After the match, Chavo confronts Eddie for his actions, and Eddie tells him he cannot win against a wrestler of Jericho's caliber when Chavo says that he can. Eddie gives Chavo a chance to prove it: if Chavo beats Jericho on Sunday, the deal between him and Eddie is off. However, if Chavo loses, Chavo will be in a world of "you-know-what" because Eddie will ride him twice as hard.
Eric Bischoff, "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, and The Disciple show up. Bischoff says that one of the first things he learned from Hogan back in July 1994 in their very first meeting in Orlando, Florida was to never, ever litter. Hogan says the whole world knows that the world is littered with bodies that challenge his power, as he has left promoters begging him to come back to save him, and left wrestlers laying for challenging his power. As far as Kevin Nash goes, he will give him one last chance to save his Armageddon from happening, for if he challenges him, he will be just another body left laying. Hogan then says he understands the jealousy and the fact that he made wrestling and makes more money that all of the fans combined, and that being the most powerful man in the wrestling business has a downside, but as his new movie was premiering last week and he was on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, he saw the jealousy and the controversy, and he has Nash and "Macho Man" Randy Savage and everyone digging at Sting. He says that the WCW World Heavyweight Championship is his, and that the nWo has decided that he is the only man deserving of a World title shot and that he will get the title back.
We hear from Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, who says that all he really cares about is winning the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, and that all he wants is a fair shot.
Tony Schiavone interviews WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon, who says that there are two things that he is sure will happen next week: Goldberg earning a shot at the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship next week on Nitro and Buff Bagwell and Scott Steiner facing Rick Steiner and Lex Luger at Spring Stampede. As far as the WCW World Heavyweight Championship match this Sunday is concerned, "Macho Man" Randy Savage must have a release form from a doctor as per the WCW Executive Committee to get a shot at the World title at Spring Stampede. Savage - still wearing a cast on his right arm - shows up with Miss Elizabeth, and tells Dillon that he has no jurisdiction over the madness, and if he wants to do something constructive, he should head outside of the arena and watch out for red-and-yellow Dodge Vipers with drivers who have balding blonde heads who are running people over before they can make it into the arena. Dillon says WCW has suspicions, but no evidence, of who ran Savage over, and that he and the WCW Executive Committee Chairman want to know that he is fit for the World title match on Sunday. Savage says he is tough enough, and that Dillon is weak and makes him sick. He plans to take Sting on Sunday and become the guy who goes after the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, and that nobody, not even Dillon, can do anything about it.
The Giant beats Brian Adams by disqualification after the rest of the nWo goes after The Giant only to be completely overpowered.
We see a video package of Raven.
Perry Saturn beats Silver King with the Rings of Saturn.
We see a video package of Diamond Dallas Page.
Tony Schiavone interviews Diamond Dallas Page in the ring. DDP puts Raven to the side to address something WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon addressed: Goldberg getting a shot at the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship. He says the announcement makes him even more jacked up than he was already was, as he has seen Goldberg roll through WCW and he wants to see just how bad he really is. He wants to see if Goldberg can be "banged," but he is not looking through Raven to get to Goldberg as he has not forgotten everything that Raven has recently done to him as well as his "incessant whining." He calls Raven delusional as he has no idea who he is, but DDP knows who he is: the man who is coming to Spring Stampede to get what is his. Meanwhile, Raven will be the guy who gets to feel the bang.
We hear from Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, who says that there are a lot of guys whom he has come to respect since entering WCW, such as "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit, The Giant, Diamond Dallas Page. However, the man he trusts the most is Sting for how he has confronted and tackled the nWo. He says that if Sting comes to a situation where he needs his help, all he has to do is call him and he will be there.
Before the next match, a fan manages to get a hold of a microphone during Kevin Nash and "Macho Man" Randy Savage and manages to yell "For life!" and Randy Savage's name very loudly.
Kevin Nash and "Macho Man" Randy Savage beat Sting and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart by disqualification after "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and The Disciple go after Savage, tripping him off the top rope and attacking his right arm. Kevin Nash cuts this attack short, and the rest of the nWo shows up to keep both Nash and Hogan from going after each other. Nash is held back in the ring while Hogan and The Disciple are already out of the ring. On this note, the show ends.
Rick Steiner beats Buff Bagwell by disqualification after Scott Steiner gets involved by tripping Rick Steiner off the top rope and attacking Rick along with Bagwell. As they continue to double-team Rick, Lex Luger shows up and evens the odds for Rick Steiner, forcing Bagwell and Scott Steiner to retreat.
We hear from "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, who says "Macho Man" Randy Savage is not smart enough to be WCW World Heavyweight Champion after "jaywalking backwards in an eight-lane highway" and getting knocked down, and tells Sting he is ready to take the World title back.
Kevin Nash shows up. He says that for two years, "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan has tried to prove to the wrestling world that he walks on water. He then says that he agrees with him, as everyone knows that "a turd floats." He says he should be standing in front of the fans with the WCW World Heavyweight Championship around his waist, and tells Hogan he could not even stand the chance that he could be World Champion. Last week, Bret "The Hit Man" Hart made the biggest mistake of his wrestling career, and he quotes Jim Croce, saying "You don't tug on Superman's cape, you don't spit in the wind, you don't pull the mask off the old Lone Ranger and you definitely don't mess with Big Sexy." Nash then tells Hogan he has one more chance to stop Armageddon in the nWo, and he has to either be his partner in the Bat Match or he will be the man that drives the stake in his heart that ends his career. He also warns The Giant and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper that he will beat them both himself whether Hogan is with him or not, and in the case of being a little redundant, he will take the bat and beat up all three men if that is what it takes. He tells Hogan to sit back and watch what a real partner does, as he and "Macho Man" Randy Savage are tagging up, and he tells Sting to put on his best face paint and to bring Bret Hart, because he, not WCW, calls the shots around here and he wants a tag team match tonight.
We hear from Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, who says that if he could give "Macho Man" Randy Savage one piece of advice, it would be to get rid of the nWo and be his own men. He says that if play with pigs, you are going to get dirty.
We see a 60-second video package of Goldberg.
Goldberg beats Barry Darsow.
We hear from "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, who asks Kevin Nash how he dares to think that he is worthy of the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, as he is the leader of the nWo, the nWo is for life, the pecking order exists, and he made Nash and can break him too, whether he likes it or not.
We see a video package for Raven vs. Diamond Dallas Page for the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship at Spring Stampede.
Tony Schiavone interviews WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon, who says that while WCW has been working on the issues for the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship match at Spring Stampede, they have also been working on a match for next week's Nitro. He announces that there will be a United States title match that night, and the winner of the United States title at Spring Stampede will defend against Goldberg. Dillon says he has never seen anyone rise so quickly and create an undefeated streak like Goldberg has, and that he has earned his title shot on Monday night.
Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against Rick Fuller.
We hear from "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, who says that the WCW World Heavyweight Championship belongs to him. He says that "Macho Man" Randy Savage is a joke, and that he should be wrestling Sting for the title, as he won it the first time and it should still be his.
We see a video package for the Bat Match between the team of "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash and the team of The Giant and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper at Spring Stampede.
Tony Schiavone announces that Lex Luger and Rick Steiner will face Buff Bagwell and Scott Steiner in a tag team match at Spring Stampede. Suddenly, Buff Bagwell and Scott Steiner show up, and Bagwell says the match is not happening. Scott Steiner says it is people like him, Larry Zbyszko, Lex Luger and Sting who have Rick Steiner believing that he turned his back on him instead of WCW and people like them. Scott Steiner says he is not showing up, as his and Rick's parents would not want them in the ring against each other. Bagwell then says that he is the real total package, not Lex Luger.
"The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Scott Norton by disqualification after Vincent attacks Benoit as he has Norton in the Crippler Crossface. Vincent and Scott Norton double-team Benoit until Booker T runs into the ring. They retreat, but when Booker T helps him up, Benoit shoves him before heading back to the back.
We hear from Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, who says that Kevin Nash is scum and that "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan is worse, and that nothing could make him happier than watching them kill each other off.
This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: Hacksaw Jim Duggan! The Barbarian! Reese! Scott Steiner!
Tony Schiavone interviews The Giant and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper in the ring. Piper says he can now get a bat from anywhere, as he has a modern-day version of David and Goliath, only instead of slingshots, there are Louisville Sluggers. He says it is time for a bat match, and he has a giant. He says that The Giant is mean, and says Kevin Nash will not look too sexy when The Giant shoves a baseball bat down his throat. He also tells "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash that they are not taking Spring Stampede seriously enough and that The Giant is the real giant of WCW, and that he is ready to chop the big vine so that Hogan will fall right into his arms before he beats him within an inch of his life. This Sunday, if Hogan and Nash want to play ball, he and The Giant will bring the bat while they bring the balls, and they will see who hits a home run.
Rick Rude guests on commentary for the next match, forcing Lee Marshall off the commentary table in the process.
Curt Hennig beats Super Calo.
We hear from "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, who says that Diamond Dallas Page does not want a shot at the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, as he has the power, the money and the backing.
Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Chavo Guerrero Jr. with the Lion Tamer after Eddie actively. After the match, Prince Iaukea gets in the ring and hits Jericho in the back with a scale before he and Jericho brawl their way to the back. After the match, Chavo confronts Eddie for his actions, and Eddie tells him he cannot win against a wrestler of Jericho's caliber when Chavo says that he can. Eddie gives Chavo a chance to prove it: if Chavo beats Jericho on Sunday, the deal between him and Eddie is off. However, if Chavo loses, Chavo will be in a world of "you-know-what" because Eddie will ride him twice as hard.
Eric Bischoff, "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, and The Disciple show up. Bischoff says that one of the first things he learned from Hogan back in July 1994 in their very first meeting in Orlando, Florida was to never, ever litter. Hogan says the whole world knows that the world is littered with bodies that challenge his power, as he has left promoters begging him to come back to save him, and left wrestlers laying for challenging his power. As far as Kevin Nash goes, he will give him one last chance to save his Armageddon from happening, for if he challenges him, he will be just another body left laying. Hogan then says he understands the jealousy and the fact that he made wrestling and makes more money that all of the fans combined, and that being the most powerful man in the wrestling business has a downside, but as his new movie was premiering last week and he was on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, he saw the jealousy and the controversy, and he has Nash and "Macho Man" Randy Savage and everyone digging at Sting. He says that the WCW World Heavyweight Championship is his, and that the nWo has decided that he is the only man deserving of a World title shot and that he will get the title back.
We hear from Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, who says that all he really cares about is winning the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, and that all he wants is a fair shot.
Tony Schiavone interviews WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon, who says that there are two things that he is sure will happen next week: Goldberg earning a shot at the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship next week on Nitro and Buff Bagwell and Scott Steiner facing Rick Steiner and Lex Luger at Spring Stampede. As far as the WCW World Heavyweight Championship match this Sunday is concerned, "Macho Man" Randy Savage must have a release form from a doctor as per the WCW Executive Committee to get a shot at the World title at Spring Stampede. Savage - still wearing a cast on his right arm - shows up with Miss Elizabeth, and tells Dillon that he has no jurisdiction over the madness, and if he wants to do something constructive, he should head outside of the arena and watch out for red-and-yellow Dodge Vipers with drivers who have balding blonde heads who are running people over before they can make it into the arena. Dillon says WCW has suspicions, but no evidence, of who ran Savage over, and that he and the WCW Executive Committee Chairman want to know that he is fit for the World title match on Sunday. Savage says he is tough enough, and that Dillon is weak and makes him sick. He plans to take Sting on Sunday and become the guy who goes after the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, and that nobody, not even Dillon, can do anything about it.
The Giant beats Brian Adams by disqualification after the rest of the nWo goes after The Giant only to be completely overpowered.
We see a video package of Raven.
Perry Saturn beats Silver King with the Rings of Saturn.
We see a video package of Diamond Dallas Page.
Tony Schiavone interviews Diamond Dallas Page in the ring. DDP puts Raven to the side to address something WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon addressed: Goldberg getting a shot at the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship. He says the announcement makes him even more jacked up than he was already was, as he has seen Goldberg roll through WCW and he wants to see just how bad he really is. He wants to see if Goldberg can be "banged," but he is not looking through Raven to get to Goldberg as he has not forgotten everything that Raven has recently done to him as well as his "incessant whining." He calls Raven delusional as he has no idea who he is, but DDP knows who he is: the man who is coming to Spring Stampede to get what is his. Meanwhile, Raven will be the guy who gets to feel the bang.
We hear from Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, who says that there are a lot of guys whom he has come to respect since entering WCW, such as "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit, The Giant, Diamond Dallas Page. However, the man he trusts the most is Sting for how he has confronted and tackled the nWo. He says that if Sting comes to a situation where he needs his help, all he has to do is call him and he will be there.
Before the next match, a fan manages to get a hold of a microphone during Kevin Nash and "Macho Man" Randy Savage and manages to yell "For life!" and Randy Savage's name very loudly.
Kevin Nash and "Macho Man" Randy Savage beat Sting and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart by disqualification after "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and The Disciple go after Savage, tripping him off the top rope and attacking his right arm. Kevin Nash cuts this attack short, and the rest of the nWo shows up to keep both Nash and Hogan from going after each other. Nash is held back in the ring while Hogan and The Disciple are already out of the ring. On this note, the show ends.
Monday, April 13, 1998
Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for April 13, 1998
The show starts with a performance by The Nitro Girls.
Scott Steiner beats Fit Finley with the Steiner Recliner. During the match, Scott Steiner gets in a verbal confrontation with Larry "The Axe" Hennig - the father of Curt Henning - in the front row.
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart says he was screwed over by WWF, and that he is tired of crying about it. If he sees somebody getting screwed over in WCW, it's his call.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund plugs the WCW Hotline with a scouting report from Mike Tenay.
Ultimo Dragon beats Lenny Lane with the Dragon Sleeper.
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart says the only thing he cares about is winning the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Win or lose, he wants a fair shot at the title.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "Rowdy" Roddy Piper backstage. Piper puts Kevin Nash and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan in a one-on-one match against each other tonight. After that, he plans to stare Hogan down eye-to-eye and rid the wrestling world of him, as he is sick and tired of his shenanigans with Sting and "Macho Man" Randy Savage. No sooner does he says this that that Hogan shows up with The Disciple to attack Piper, and Hogan tells Piper that if he wants a confrontation tonight, he's got one. Medical attention is quickly administered to Piper after this.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews The Giant, who is wearing a red kneepad on his left leg. He announces that Piper will be just fine and ready for Spring Stampede, and tells "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, The Disciple and the rest of the nWo that he hasn't forgotten about what has happened to him as of late, and says if he gets his hands on the bat at the pay-per-view, he's going to turn someone into a popsicle. As for Kevin Nash, he tells him that if Hogan stops, he's going to get stuck. He tells Nash to come to Spring Stampede ad put his neck out nice and clear so he can choke slam him.
Johnny Grunge beats Chavo Guerrero Jr. after sitting on Chavo as he goes for a sunset flip pinfall.
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart calls Kevin Nash "scum" and says "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan is worse, and that nothing could make him easier than "watching those two snakes kill each other off."
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls, where they toss Easter candy to the crowd.
Scott Hudson reports from Fargo, North Dakota - the site of this week's Thunder - for the Starburst Fruit Chews Road Report.
Kevin Nash shows up. He says there is a lot of things going on tonight, and that he has watched "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan run out the back door as he knows he wants no part of him. He also says it's a long time for "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, as Hogan go to him "and the law got a hold of George Michael last week." The real mystery to him, however, is where "Macho Man" Randy Savage stands in the middle of this, as he has not seen him tonight. The way he sees it, since Hogan is not in the building and he knows Sting is, he'd have the WCW World Heavyweight Championship around his waist right now if it weren't for Hogan. Sting runs to the ring, bat in hand, and WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon shows up before a confrontation can begin. Dillon takes the microphone, but Sting takes the microphone from Dillon and says that if Nash wants a World title match, he'll let him have it, and if he wants it tonight, he'll let him have it tonight. He gives his bat to Nash, saying if Nash wants the bat, he's got the bat. Dillon tries to stop both men, reminding them that WCW makes the matches and that if they want the match tonight, they'll have to wait until the main event to have it. Sting takes the microphone from Dillon again and says he's also tired of Nash "bitchin' about that power bomb" and if Nash wants the Jackknife Power Bomb reinstated, he can have it reinstated. Dillon allows for it, even though he says it is against his better judgement. Sting gives Nash the crotch chop before leaving, and even Kevin Nash is surprised by Sting's behavior.
"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Glacier with the Crippler Crossface. It is announced during the match that Benoit and Booker T will have another rematch for the WCW World Television Championship at Spring Stampede, and this time, there will be no time limit.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.
Before the next match, Buff Bagwell shows up with Eric Bischoff. Bagwell says there's one thing he cannot do yet, even though he is great at everything he does. That thing is predicting the future, and Buff Bagwell says if he could, he would have challenged Rick Steiner to a match instead of Lex Luger. He says nobody lays a hand on one of the most dynamic men in professional wrestling that anyone has ever seen in Eric Bischoff as he calls Rick out for hitting Bischoff with a vertical suplex on the aisle last week on Thunder. Buff Bagwell says he will beat up Lex Luger tonight anyway, as he is a man of his word. Bischoff says that "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan is not here to take care of Rick Steiner - and will be here next week - is that Hogan is on THe Tonight Show With Jay Leno. Bagwell then calls out Luger.
Lex Luger beats Buff Bagwell by disqualification when Eric Bischoff tries to interfere by kicking at Luger as Luger has Bagwell in the Torture Rack. Luger grabs Bischoff and racks him, but Scott Steiner shows up and attacks Luger. Luger tries to fight back, but the numbers game catches up with him until Rick Steiner hits the ring, causing Scott Steiner, Bagwell and Bischoff to scatter out of the ring.
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart says if he could give "Macho Man" Randy Savage one piece of advice, it'd be to get rid of the nWo and become his own man, because "if you play with pigs, you're gonna get dirty."
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.
Before the next match, Chris Jericho welcomes everyone to "Monday Night Jericho" and claims that Super Calo is really Prince Iaukea disguised as Super Calo. He commands referee Scott Dickinson to remove Super Calo's mask, and when Super Calo tells Jericho he is not Prince Iaukea, Jericho says Super Calo admitted he is Prince Iaukea (even though he did not). Jericho insists that Dickinson remove Super Calo's mask, and when Dickinson starts to do it, Jericho gets a cheap shot on Super Calo.
Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Super Calo with the Lion Tamer. Prince Iaukea rushes into the ring after the match, and Chis Jericho retreats before saying "I didn't know Prince Iaukea had a twin brother!"
Bret "The Hit Man" says he respects "The Crippler" Chris Benoit, The Giant, and Diamond Dallas Page, but he trusts Sting the most for what he's done against the nWo and tells him that if he needs his help to call him.
Kidman jumps the guardrail to stop Saturn and Hammer from fighting each other, but both men toss Kidman to the side before they get the match started.
Saturn beats Hammer with the Rings of Saturn after hitting Hammer with a move he calls the Gargoyle-plex.
Goldberg beats "Flyboy" Rocco Rock after plowing Rocco Rock through a table he is setting up with a Spear. After the match, Saturn shows up and Goldberg dares him to get in the ring, but Raven holds Saturn back by his hair. Kidman and Sick Boy go after Goldberg, but Goldberg drops Sick Boy with a military press slam before hitting Kidman with a Spear. Goldberg then says to the camera "Saturn's next! You're next, brother!"
We see a 60-second video package of Goldberg.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the third hour.
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls. It is announced that Rick Mitchell of the Kappa Sigma fraternity of Lyon College in Batesville, Arkansas is the winner of this week's Nitro prize pack. We see some footage of his Nitro party.
Rick Rude almost guests on commentary, but tells Mike Tenay he has guests at ringside to entertain and walks with Curt Hennig down the aisle, where they meet with Curt's father Larry "The Axe" Hennig as well as Rick Rude's own father before the match.
Curt Hennig beats Yuji Nagata. During the match, Rude and Hennig gang up on Nagata in front of their respective fathers, and Larry "The Axe" Hennig removes his sweater to reveal a tanktop over his button-down shirt that says "Hennig Rules." After the match, Hennig and Rude continue to attack Nagata and handcuff him to the top rope until Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart chases them out of the ring.
Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against La Parka, and "The Crippler" Chris Benoit stops La Parka from hitting Booker T with a chair. Booker extends his hand in gratitude, but his leads to a shoving match between Booker and Benoit.
We see a video package of the recent events between Raven and Diamond Dallas Page.
Diamond Dallas Page retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Rage. After the match, Raven shows up and screams "What about me?" before telling him he spent three years in "a carnival freak show" because of Page. He sics the Flock on him, and tells him that if he wants the United States title, he'll have to come and get it. A fan attacks Raven from behind, and security has to pin the fan to the floor.
Scott Steiner beats Konnan after Ted DiBiase stops Vincent from interfering.
It is announced that "Macho Man" Randy Savage suffered a severe concussion, a separated shoulder and torn knee ligaments last week.
Sting retains the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against Kevin Nash by disqualification. During the match "Macho Man" Randy Savage - now with a limp and a cast on one arm - sends Miss Elizabeth to distract the referee so that Savage can hit Sting with the cast as he has Nash in the Scorpion Death Lock. Sting kicks out after this, and Nash goes for the Jackknife Power Bomb, which is made legal for the match. Bret "The Hit Man" Hart shows up and pulls the referee out of the ring before he can count to three. He goes after Nash and puts him in the Sharpshooter. The nWo shows up, and he fights them off until Scott Steiner and Scott Norton show up, but even then he is able to keep going as Nash hits Sting with another Jackknife Power Bomb and the show ends.
Scott Steiner beats Fit Finley with the Steiner Recliner. During the match, Scott Steiner gets in a verbal confrontation with Larry "The Axe" Hennig - the father of Curt Henning - in the front row.
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart says he was screwed over by WWF, and that he is tired of crying about it. If he sees somebody getting screwed over in WCW, it's his call.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund plugs the WCW Hotline with a scouting report from Mike Tenay.
Ultimo Dragon beats Lenny Lane with the Dragon Sleeper.
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart says the only thing he cares about is winning the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Win or lose, he wants a fair shot at the title.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "Rowdy" Roddy Piper backstage. Piper puts Kevin Nash and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan in a one-on-one match against each other tonight. After that, he plans to stare Hogan down eye-to-eye and rid the wrestling world of him, as he is sick and tired of his shenanigans with Sting and "Macho Man" Randy Savage. No sooner does he says this that that Hogan shows up with The Disciple to attack Piper, and Hogan tells Piper that if he wants a confrontation tonight, he's got one. Medical attention is quickly administered to Piper after this.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews The Giant, who is wearing a red kneepad on his left leg. He announces that Piper will be just fine and ready for Spring Stampede, and tells "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, The Disciple and the rest of the nWo that he hasn't forgotten about what has happened to him as of late, and says if he gets his hands on the bat at the pay-per-view, he's going to turn someone into a popsicle. As for Kevin Nash, he tells him that if Hogan stops, he's going to get stuck. He tells Nash to come to Spring Stampede ad put his neck out nice and clear so he can choke slam him.
Johnny Grunge beats Chavo Guerrero Jr. after sitting on Chavo as he goes for a sunset flip pinfall.
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart calls Kevin Nash "scum" and says "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan is worse, and that nothing could make him easier than "watching those two snakes kill each other off."
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls, where they toss Easter candy to the crowd.
Scott Hudson reports from Fargo, North Dakota - the site of this week's Thunder - for the Starburst Fruit Chews Road Report.
Kevin Nash shows up. He says there is a lot of things going on tonight, and that he has watched "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan run out the back door as he knows he wants no part of him. He also says it's a long time for "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, as Hogan go to him "and the law got a hold of George Michael last week." The real mystery to him, however, is where "Macho Man" Randy Savage stands in the middle of this, as he has not seen him tonight. The way he sees it, since Hogan is not in the building and he knows Sting is, he'd have the WCW World Heavyweight Championship around his waist right now if it weren't for Hogan. Sting runs to the ring, bat in hand, and WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon shows up before a confrontation can begin. Dillon takes the microphone, but Sting takes the microphone from Dillon and says that if Nash wants a World title match, he'll let him have it, and if he wants it tonight, he'll let him have it tonight. He gives his bat to Nash, saying if Nash wants the bat, he's got the bat. Dillon tries to stop both men, reminding them that WCW makes the matches and that if they want the match tonight, they'll have to wait until the main event to have it. Sting takes the microphone from Dillon again and says he's also tired of Nash "bitchin' about that power bomb" and if Nash wants the Jackknife Power Bomb reinstated, he can have it reinstated. Dillon allows for it, even though he says it is against his better judgement. Sting gives Nash the crotch chop before leaving, and even Kevin Nash is surprised by Sting's behavior.
"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Glacier with the Crippler Crossface. It is announced during the match that Benoit and Booker T will have another rematch for the WCW World Television Championship at Spring Stampede, and this time, there will be no time limit.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.
Before the next match, Buff Bagwell shows up with Eric Bischoff. Bagwell says there's one thing he cannot do yet, even though he is great at everything he does. That thing is predicting the future, and Buff Bagwell says if he could, he would have challenged Rick Steiner to a match instead of Lex Luger. He says nobody lays a hand on one of the most dynamic men in professional wrestling that anyone has ever seen in Eric Bischoff as he calls Rick out for hitting Bischoff with a vertical suplex on the aisle last week on Thunder. Buff Bagwell says he will beat up Lex Luger tonight anyway, as he is a man of his word. Bischoff says that "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan is not here to take care of Rick Steiner - and will be here next week - is that Hogan is on THe Tonight Show With Jay Leno. Bagwell then calls out Luger.
Lex Luger beats Buff Bagwell by disqualification when Eric Bischoff tries to interfere by kicking at Luger as Luger has Bagwell in the Torture Rack. Luger grabs Bischoff and racks him, but Scott Steiner shows up and attacks Luger. Luger tries to fight back, but the numbers game catches up with him until Rick Steiner hits the ring, causing Scott Steiner, Bagwell and Bischoff to scatter out of the ring.
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart says if he could give "Macho Man" Randy Savage one piece of advice, it'd be to get rid of the nWo and become his own man, because "if you play with pigs, you're gonna get dirty."
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.
Before the next match, Chris Jericho welcomes everyone to "Monday Night Jericho" and claims that Super Calo is really Prince Iaukea disguised as Super Calo. He commands referee Scott Dickinson to remove Super Calo's mask, and when Super Calo tells Jericho he is not Prince Iaukea, Jericho says Super Calo admitted he is Prince Iaukea (even though he did not). Jericho insists that Dickinson remove Super Calo's mask, and when Dickinson starts to do it, Jericho gets a cheap shot on Super Calo.
Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Super Calo with the Lion Tamer. Prince Iaukea rushes into the ring after the match, and Chis Jericho retreats before saying "I didn't know Prince Iaukea had a twin brother!"
Bret "The Hit Man" says he respects "The Crippler" Chris Benoit, The Giant, and Diamond Dallas Page, but he trusts Sting the most for what he's done against the nWo and tells him that if he needs his help to call him.
Kidman jumps the guardrail to stop Saturn and Hammer from fighting each other, but both men toss Kidman to the side before they get the match started.
Saturn beats Hammer with the Rings of Saturn after hitting Hammer with a move he calls the Gargoyle-plex.
Goldberg beats "Flyboy" Rocco Rock after plowing Rocco Rock through a table he is setting up with a Spear. After the match, Saturn shows up and Goldberg dares him to get in the ring, but Raven holds Saturn back by his hair. Kidman and Sick Boy go after Goldberg, but Goldberg drops Sick Boy with a military press slam before hitting Kidman with a Spear. Goldberg then says to the camera "Saturn's next! You're next, brother!"
We see a 60-second video package of Goldberg.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the third hour.
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls. It is announced that Rick Mitchell of the Kappa Sigma fraternity of Lyon College in Batesville, Arkansas is the winner of this week's Nitro prize pack. We see some footage of his Nitro party.
Rick Rude almost guests on commentary, but tells Mike Tenay he has guests at ringside to entertain and walks with Curt Hennig down the aisle, where they meet with Curt's father Larry "The Axe" Hennig as well as Rick Rude's own father before the match.
Curt Hennig beats Yuji Nagata. During the match, Rude and Hennig gang up on Nagata in front of their respective fathers, and Larry "The Axe" Hennig removes his sweater to reveal a tanktop over his button-down shirt that says "Hennig Rules." After the match, Hennig and Rude continue to attack Nagata and handcuff him to the top rope until Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart chases them out of the ring.
Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against La Parka, and "The Crippler" Chris Benoit stops La Parka from hitting Booker T with a chair. Booker extends his hand in gratitude, but his leads to a shoving match between Booker and Benoit.
We see a video package of the recent events between Raven and Diamond Dallas Page.
Diamond Dallas Page retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Rage. After the match, Raven shows up and screams "What about me?" before telling him he spent three years in "a carnival freak show" because of Page. He sics the Flock on him, and tells him that if he wants the United States title, he'll have to come and get it. A fan attacks Raven from behind, and security has to pin the fan to the floor.
Scott Steiner beats Konnan after Ted DiBiase stops Vincent from interfering.
It is announced that "Macho Man" Randy Savage suffered a severe concussion, a separated shoulder and torn knee ligaments last week.
Sting retains the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against Kevin Nash by disqualification. During the match "Macho Man" Randy Savage - now with a limp and a cast on one arm - sends Miss Elizabeth to distract the referee so that Savage can hit Sting with the cast as he has Nash in the Scorpion Death Lock. Sting kicks out after this, and Nash goes for the Jackknife Power Bomb, which is made legal for the match. Bret "The Hit Man" Hart shows up and pulls the referee out of the ring before he can count to three. He goes after Nash and puts him in the Sharpshooter. The nWo shows up, and he fights them off until Scott Steiner and Scott Norton show up, but even then he is able to keep going as Nash hits Sting with another Jackknife Power Bomb and the show ends.
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