In Your House 22: Over The Edge - The Results

L.O.D. 2000 (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) beats The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull and 8-Ball) after a big assist from Darren "Puke" Drozdov.

Before the next match, "The Rock" Rocky Maivia expresses his opinion of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, saying you don't become a blue chip talent like him by downing beer and bratwurst everyday, and if he grew up in the town and had to pick "one of those overweight, beer-dreakin' bearded female pigs" for his own, he'd be sucking down beers like a baby sucks on a pacifier. Faarooq suddenly rushes into the ring, hammers The Rock, and grabs a steel chair only to be kicked in the gut by The Rock. The Rock grabs the chairs and swings for Faarooq's head as referees show up, but Faarooq ducks, The Rock hits the ropes and rebounds the chair back into his head, allowing Faarooq to drop The Rock on his head with a piledriver before leaving. The rest of The Nation of Domination (Owen Hart, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry) rush in to check on The Rock, and The Rock has to be placed on a stretcher after a cervical collar is applied.

Michael Cole interviews "Stone Cold" Steve Austin backstage. Austin says this won't be the last time he walks out at WWF Champion, as he doesn't trust anybody and knows WWF owner Vince McMahon will stack the cards as he sees fit. It doesn't matter who is out there, as he will stay WWF Champion. As for who will watch Vince McMahon to ensure he calls the match down the middle, there have been no takers, as Austin thinks everyone is scared of Vince and what he'll do to them. Austin concludes the interview by saying that Vince's ass will belong to him.

. During the match, it is announced that WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter has ordered "The Rock" Rocky Maivia to defend the WWF Intercontinental Championship regardless of what condition he is in. Also, Al Snow and Head are seen guesting on the Spanish commentary table, with Head wearing a sombrero and Al Snow wearing a poncho until they are escorted out of the building by arena security.

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman. During the match, Tennessee Lee distracts the referee, allowing Steve Blackman to hit Jarrett with one of his glowsticks. He tosses the glowstick Lee's way, and pins Jarrett only for Jarrett to get a rope break due to Lee placing his foot on the bottom rope. When Blackman goes up top, Lee takes the glowstick and nicks Blackman in the leg with it, knocking him off the top turnbuckle and allowing Jarrett to get the pinfall.

When Sable shows up for the next match dressed for a match much like she was at WrestleMania 14, she tells "Marvelous" Marc Mero she got herself into this and that she will get herself out of it. She says she doesn't need a man to fight her battle for her, and if anybody is going to win her freedom, it's going to be her. Marc has the feeling Sable really hates him, and wonders what happened to them. Mero admits he cares about her, and even dedicated his Intercontinental Championship to her. After seeing that she wants to go through hell and high water to nullify their contract, he tells Sable that he will give her her freedom and tells the timekeeper to ring the bell. Mero then lays down for Sable to pin him, and when Sable goes for the pin, Mero turns it into a small package. "Marvelous" Marc Mero beats Sable with a small package to. As per pre-match stipulation, Sable is gone from the World Wrestling Federation forever. After the match, Mero tells Sable to get out before he sings Na Na Hey Hey (The Goodbye Song).

Michael Cole interviews a distraught Sable backstage. Sable says she had no idea that "Marvelous" Marc Mero would stoop so low and that she should have known better. She thanks all the fans for their support before telling them goodbye.

Dok Hendrix tries to interview "The Rock" Rocky Maivia as the rest of The Nation of Domination (Owen Hart, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry) check on him, but to no avail.

Kaientai (Dick Too, Men's Teioh, Sho Funaki) beat Bradshaw and Taka Michinoku in a bonus 3-on-2 handicap match.

Sable is seen leaving the arena with her bags.

Before the next match, "The Rock" Rocky Maivia's music plays twice, but The Rock fails to show. WWF Commissioner shows up, sends the referee to the back and orders The Rock to get in the ring before the count of ten or else the WWF Intercontinental Championship will be awarded to Faarooq. The referee comes back with The Rock, who is still wearing his cervical collar. Faarooq attacks The Rock at ringside, getting the fight started early and removing the cervical collar to use it as a weapon before tossing it away.

"The Rock" retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Faarooq after The Rock breaks Faarooq's pinfall by placing his foot on the bottom rope, then uses the ropes for leverage when he does one of his own. Faarooq hits The Rock with two piledrivers after the match, then the rest of The Nation of Domination (Owen Hart, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry) go after Faarooq. Suddenly, D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, X-Pac, "Road Dog" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) run in and fight off the Nation, clearing them out of the ring.

Kane beats Vader in a match where the loser must unmask. After the match, Kane removes Vader's mask then gives it to Paul Bearer, who puts it on and mocks Vader. After the match, Michael Cole interviews Vader, who says he has no excuses and made the biggest mistake of his life. He says that "Vader Time is probably over," and calls himself "a big fat piece of shit."

WWF honors two of the greatest names in professional wrestling history from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the Mid-West: Mad Dog Vachon and The Crusher. Jerry "The King" Lawler, who spends the brief ceremony being disrespectful, gets in the ring, calls them a pair of nobodies and mocks them for their age. When Lawler makes fun of Vachon's artificial leg and tries to show it to the world, The Crusher decides he's had enough and hits him in the throat with his signature bolo punch. Lawer leaves the ring, then gets back in for more. Lawler rips off Vachon's leg and tries to use it as a weapon, but The Crusher forces him out of the ring again. Lawler gets in the ring a third time, but The Crusher hits him in the face with the artificial leg. After this, Lawler finally gives up.

The Nation of Domination (Owen Hart, Kama Mustafa, D'Lo Brown) beats D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, "Road Dogg" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) after Owen Hart hits Triple H with the Pedigree on one of the tag team belts. while the referee is trying to restore order outside of the ring.

Dok Hendrix interviews WWF owner Vince McMahon, who says he will call the match down the middle and hopes that Gerald Brisco and Pat Patterson will also do their jobs properly. Vince then states that if "Stone Cold" Steve Austin attacks him at any time, he will strip him of the WWF Championship and award it to Dude Love. He also states that the match will end by his hand only.

Special guest ring announcer Pat Patterson is introduced to the ring with a description that paints him as a role model. Likewise, when Pat Patterson does his job as special guest ring announcer, he does the same for both special guest timekeeper Gerald Brisco and special guest referee Vince McMahon. Patterson's introduction for Dude Love is equally positively-slanted and as equally long-winded, but when it comes to introduce "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Patterson flatly refuses. It is then revealed that the person who will be watching Vince McMahon to ensure he calls the match down the middle is none other than The Undertaker.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin retains the WWF Championship against Dude Love in a match with WWF owner Vince McMahon as special guest referee, Pat Patterson as special guest ring announcer, Gerald Brisco as special guest timekeeper and The Undertaker as a special guest enforcer who makes sure Vince calls the match down the middle. During the match, Austin destroys Dude Love's artificial front teeth, and Vince McMahon changes the rules declares the match to be no-disqualification, falls-count-anywhere match at multiple points through the match. Near the end, when Austin hits Dude Love with a chair, Vince refuses to count, and Dude Love tries to hit Austin with a chair in return only to hit Vince instead. Austin hits Dude Love with the Stone Cold Stunner, and referee Mike Chioda tries to make the count only to be pulled out of the ring by Pat Patterson. Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco try to count pinfalls after Dude Love takes Austin down with Mandible Claw only for both of them to be pulled out of the ring by The Undertaker, who choke slams them through commentary tables. Austin eventually hits the Stone Cold Stunner again and hits Vince's hand on the mat for the three count to get the win.

Vince's Got A Shotgun - Shotgun Saturday Night recap for May 30, 1998

"The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman beats Jason Ahrndt.

Too Much ("Too Sexy" Brian Christopher and Scott "Too Hot" Taylor) beat David Jericho and Papi Chulo. During the match, Scott Taylor lands awkwardly on his right knee, ut it proves to be a front for Brian Christopher to hit Papi Chulo with a top rope missile drop kick as the referee is dealing with David Jericho.

We hear from "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, who says WWF owner Vince McMahon has Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco to help him do his dirty work, but it will not do Vince any good. He tells Dude Love to be in the best shape of his life, as he will beat his all over the ring and he will remain WWF Champion.

"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry beats Jeff Hardy.

Val Venis beats Matt Hardy in his Shotgun debut.

The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) retain the WWF Tag Team Championships against The New Midnight Express ("Bodacious" Bart Gunn and "Bombastic" Bob Holly) after X-Pac hits Bob Holly from behind at ringside with one of the tag team titles.

Thunderstruck - Thunder recap for May 28, 1998

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart shows up to start tonight's show. He says that nobody knows more than he does what it is like to be caught in a tough situation and what emotions runs through his body time in and time out, every time he steps in the ring and gives all that he has. He then mentions there is one man in the dressing room who his heart goes out to, as he is playing tug-of-war with his conscience and the fans are not helping. He asks Sting to understand that he knows where he is coming from as people pull from him on both sides of the nWo and want him to make a decision, and tells him that the red-and-black is not and will never be Sting. Bret also tells Sting that he has the key to his wrestling future, and if Sting hears him out, Bret can take him to the top and he will never need the fans again.

The Barbarian beats Jim Powers following the distraction by Jimmy Hart.

Tony Schiavone interviews Chris Jericho on the ramp. Jericho shows up with a sign saying "Conspiracy Victim," and says he feels pretty bad after he and WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon had a confrontation on Monday night, and apologizes, saying it will never, ever happen again. He asks Dillon to come listen to what he has to say. Schiavone reminds Jericho that Dillon is not here, and asks Schiavone to hold the sign - with the arrow pointing at him - as he calls Dillon a "fat, balding, unethical, hypocritical heathen" for having the gall to insult him in front of his peers, family and Jerichoholics worldwide on national television, and says it is not over. On Monday, he will go to Washington, DC and find the jurisprudence that Dillon is asking for to reinstate him as WCW Cruiserweight Champion, and when that happens, Dillon will never intimidate or screw with him ever again, for this is war.

The British Bulldog and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart beat High Voltage (Ronnie Rage and Kenny Kaos).

The black-and-red nWo Wolfpac (Kevin Nash, Konnan, Lex Luger, "Macho Man" Randy Savage"), now with new music, shows up. Nash says he has heard Bret "The Hit Man" Hart running his mouth earlier tonight, and Savage says they have something important to say, but there is only one man who can say it, and Lex Luger is the man. Luger says that sometimes in life, you have to go by your gut instinct to do what feels right, and he could go into a thousand reasons why he is the Wolfpac; however, it is bigger than any individual in the ring right now and it is happening right here and all over the country. He says Monday night felt right for him, that he turned his back on nobody despite holding the WCW banner for years, and that he still respects WCW. He says that when the ship is ready to sail and you have to make a decision whether or not to play in the ballgame, he is always a player and that is why he is in the Wolfpac right now. Luger then announces that he is not here just to talk about himself; he is also here to talk about Sting, who he has stuck with through thick and thin for years. He says he has talked to Sting on Monday night, and that everybody - he, the fans and even Sting himself - felt it that night, and he asks Sting to "take that step" and cross over to the Wolfpac and became part of the greatest force assembled in professional wrestling right now, as the Wolfpac is just too sweet.

Van Hammer beats Glacier by disqualification after Saturn shows up and hits Glacier with a standing side kick after Glacier puts Van Hammer in the Rings of Saturn. After the match, Saturn attacks both men, then Raven runs into the ring and hits Hammer with the Evenflow DDT while Saturn hits Glacier with the Death Valley Driver. Afterwards, Raven pleads with Saturn to re-join him and become a team again, as they have been friends since childhood and he has always been there for him. Saturn joins Raven's side again, then the two of them attack random people - first a concession stands worker, then a ring crew member - when Raven thinks those people are Mortis. Suddenly, a man dressed as a technician hits Raven in the head with a cookie sheets, then removes his headgear and runs away from Raven's riot squad after throwing the Mortis mask at Raven. Saturn and the riot squad then help Raven to the back.

Booker T beats "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit in the second match of their Best of Seven Series. Both men have now won one match apiece. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Benoit on the ramp. Benoit admits Booker T has undeniable talent, but he questions his heart, as this is a best of seven series and Booker T will find out what he is made of. He also says Booker T will find out why they call him "The Crippler."

Fit Finley retains the WCW World Television Championship against Brad Armstrong.

Saturn beats Barry Darsow after Darsow argues with referee Mickey Jay.

Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Barry Horowitz.

Eric Bischoff and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart show up with the black-and-white nWo. Bret says the wrestling world is full of broken heroes and Sting is just another one like him, and he is the only person that Sting can trust as he has always had his back and that Sting would still be World Heavyweight Champion if he had his way. Bret tells Sting that unlike the fans, he respects him, and that they both have plenty in common. He also claims that nobody in the Wolfpac is trustworthy following past events, and says that even he doesn't trust Lex Luger. As he wants to know where Sting stands, Bret says he knows Sting's true colors: black-and-white. As Bret tells Sting to make up his mind, the nWo Wolfpac (Kevin Nash, Lex Luger, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Miss Elizabeth, Konnan) shows up, and Nash tells Bret that he can run his mouth all night long, as everybody all over the country knows that Sting needs to be with them. Bret says he begs to differ, and that Sting belongs to him as he calls the Wolfpac "scum." Nash says they could sit here all night long and discuss this, but Sting has made up his mind and will make the right decision: black-and-red. The Giant then gets out of the ring and brawl with Nash, and both factions of the nWo brawl as the show ends.

Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for May 25, 1998

The show starts with a performance by The Nitro Girls.

Raven heads to the ring with his riot squad. He calls out the Flock, and says Mortis has attempted to humiliate and embarrass him with his repeated sneak attacks. Raven says that as the path grows brighter, it also grows darker, and he will be his guide through agony's bleak path, the nightmare in his dreams that causes him to wake up in sweaty and in tears, crying for his mother's love at 3 AM. Raven then talks about Saturn, saying they have been friends since childhood and says he drove him to school when he was too poor, was there to console him when Sheila broke his heart in 11th grade, and saved him from Hammer last week. He tells Saturn his friendship means everything to him and will do everything to have him stand him beside him, even if it means firing the Flock. He fires Kidman, Lodi and Horace, then hits Lodi with an Evenflow DDT when Lodi is trying to figure out what's going on. Raven then begs for Saturn to come back, but Saturn does not show up.

We hear prerecorded comments from Glacier, who says that even before his WCW debut, there was a lot of fanfare and hype because he was that good. After he started wrestling, he got the greatest entrance and exit the wrestling world had ever seen because he was that good. He also brought the Cryonic Kick with him, which he insists he created, and says that sooner or later, he knew there would be plenty of imitators. He then mentions Saturn, who says that his kick is better than Glacier's, and says that Saturn is not even a professional due to how he carries himself. He tells Saturn that if he thinks his kick his better, and that if he thinks he can steal what is his, he can destroy it, too. He challenges Saturn anywhere, anytime, and they will see who is best. He is now out not just to defeat him, but to destroy him.

We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.

Fit Finley retains the WCW World Television Championship against Mike Enos. During the match, it is announced that Booker T and "The Crippler" Chris Benoit will face each other in a best-of-seven series, with the winner getting a chance at the WCW World Television Championship at The Great American Bash. The first match in this series will take place tonight.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund plugs the WCW Hotline with a report from Mike Tenay of the story behind the story between Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan.

Saturn beats Glacier. Raven shows up during the match and walks down the aisle, but Hammer shows up and attacks Raven from behind. Hammer then distracts Glacier from the apron, and even though Glacier hits Hammer with a Cryonic Kick, the distraction allows Saturn to hit Glacier with the Death Valley Driver for the win. Raven then hits Hammer with an Evenflow DDT after the match, then Saturn notices Raven before walking off. Raven yells "What about me?", getting Saturn's attention for a few seconds, but Saturn turns and walks away.

This week's Thunder - taking place on Wednesday this week - will be in Nashville, Tennessee.

The black-and-white nWo, now known as nWo Hollywood, shows up. The Giant, Brian Adams and Vincent head to the ring. The Giant then says Kevin Nash came out with a pipe and tried to save Sting last week, and while that was all well and good, he's a yellow-bellied coward. If he leaves Konnan and "Macho Man" Randy Savage in the back and shows up in the ring alone, The Giant will kick his butt all over the building right now. He tells Kevin Nash he is "the original big sexy," and that if he has any guts, he'll get in the ring with him. He also says that his concussion is just an excuse to hide as he is scared of him. Kevin Nash shows up alone, and tells The Giant that if he wants some of him, then there's nothing he'd like better tonight than to take care of "three of ["Hollywood" Hulk] Hogan's fluffboys." Adams and Vincent are immediately decked, but they get back up and they gang up on Nash along with The Giant. Konnan shows up with Lex Luger, of all people, as does Curt Hennig and "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Lex Luger clears the ring of nWo Hollywood members with a steel chair. Konnan tells Nash that it's okay, but the nWo Wolfpac members aren't so sure of it. Konnan takes off his red-and-black nWo shirt, then hands it to Nash, who hands it to Luger. After some thought, Luger puts it on, becoming the newest member of the Wolfpac.

Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.

Before the next match, Chris Jericho is seen heading to the ring carrying a poster board over his head with an arrow pointing at him at the bottom, and above it reads the words "Conspiracy Victim."

Chris Jericho quickly beats El Dandy with the Lion Tamer. After the match, Chris Jericho pulls out a clipboard, and calls out WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon to listen to what he has to say about what he calls a conspiracy theory to take the Cruiserweight title from him. As Dillon heads to the ring, Jericho insults him, but he changes his tune when Dillon shows up. On the clipboard is a list of the 15 participants in the Cruiserweight Battle Royal at Slamboree, and Jericho states that Dean Malenko was nowhere on the list. He wants to know how he lost the belt to someone who was not even in the Cruiserweight Battle Royal, and demands he be reinstated as the WCW Cruiserweight Championship. Dillon mentions that Jericho was relishing his advantage against the #1 contender that night, but Jericho says he was not prepared for it because Malenko was not one of his opponents. Dillon tells Jericho that unless he can come up with a precedent for this where the decision was reversed, the decision is final and Dean Malenko will remain the WCW Cruiserweight Championship. As Dillon leaves the ring, Jericho throws a temper tantrum, calls Dillon an idiot, and accuses Dillon of being the leader of a conspiracy theory against him, then quickly changes his tune and chases after Dillon.

Konnan beats La Parka with the Tequila Sunrise.

We see another performance by The Nitro Girls, this time at the commentary table.

We see home video footage from Mortis. Mortis says that on February 12th, Raven hit him with an Evenflow DDT on a metal rampway and took him out. He was taken to the ER, and that was the night Mortis died...but he survived. At Slamboree, he hit him with "the chairshot heard 'round the world," and that night, Kanyon - the man behind the mask - was reborn. He tells Raven it's not over, as he's gotten to him and the Flock as a fan, an usher, a food vendor and a cop, and he will get to him again and again and again and he will never see him coming. He claims he can get to Raven anytime, anywhere as anyone, then turns the camera off.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. Piper says he is dribbling through more bull than the Indiana Pacers, and he has heard what "Macho Man" Randy Savage had to say. Piper tells Savage he has a serious problem, and he has to be his tag team partner. After stating that the best thing about having Savage as a partner is that you never have a bad hair day, he says he can fix the growl in Savage's voice with a colon cleanse. Piper implies it will not be rosy teaming with Savage at The Great American Bash as Savage show up with Miss Elizabeth, and Piper asks Savage what his major malfunction is. Savage tells Piper he has no idea where he is coming from, and thinks he is mentally disabled. Savage says he and Piper have had problems since Slamboree, which Savage claims Piper has not apologized for, even though he admits he would not have accepted the apology, anyway. Now that they're partners at The Great American Bash, he tells him to put him or shut up. Piper reminds Savage he reversed the decision from that match with Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, but Savage tells Piper if he's going to be his tag team partner, then that is cool with him. Piper then says they might as well agree to be a tag team. All of a sudden, Bret shows up and calls Savage "pathetic," then tells Piper to come clean and explained what happened, saying this is all too much for him and that Piper told him that Savage would "fall for the whole thing, hook, line and sinker," and that Savage is totally nuts because he fell for everything. Hart then claims that Piper told him it wouldn't even matter if he reversed the decision, and that nobody cared as everybody saw him win. He tells Piper that they were just having a little fun, and says he knows the respect he has for him and his family. He says he appreciates all the things and good turns he did for him at Slamboree, and that if he needs a favor, he can come back and check on him, as he owes him one. This riles Savage up, who wants to fight Piper before leaving as Piper denies that everything Bret said did not take place and that he did nobody any favors. Savage tosses a steel chair into the ring, and Piper catches it while saying "All right! Let's fight!" Piper sits in the chair and tells Savage he'll be his psychiatrist, and tells Savage he didn't do anything and that they have to be tag team partners. Piper tells Savage he knows he is tough and knows he can handle it, and he makes a deal with him: they will be a tag team at The Great American Bash, and after the pay-per-view, if he still wants a piece of him, he's got it. Savage grabs a steel chair as he tries to leave while Miss Elizabeth tries to reason with Savage, and Piper tells him they need to get the job done and do it right, and if he still wants to fight him, he can give it a shot. Savage agrees to these terms, then puts his steel chair down and leaves.

Juventud Guerrera beats Kidman.

We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.

Julie Shera of Dearborn, Michigan is this week's Nitro Party Pack winner. We see footage of her Nitro Party. It is also announced that Rick Steiner has undergone shoulder surgery and will be out for several months.

Before the next match, Chavo Guerrero Jr. has completely snapped, being happy-go-lucky while leaping up and down and wanting to take part in tonight's match. Chavo dares Eddie to hit him when Eddie considers slapping him, then Chavo starts an "Eddie" chant. Eddie gives him the match and leaves the ring while Chavo leaps up and down again. As Ultimo Dragon heads to the ring, Chavo insists on neatly folding the "Eddie Guerrero Is My Favorite Wrestler" shirt before handing it to Eddie, who snatches it off the apron.

Chavo Guerrero Jr. beats Ultimo Dragon. During the match, Eddie Guerrero grabs the leg of Chavo, allowing him to escape the Dragon Sleeper. After the match, Chavo Guerrero allows Eddie into the ring, and Chavo wants to fight not only Eddie, but other people at ringside. Eddie tries to hit him again, but Chavo dares him and Eddie can't bring himself to do it. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Eddie and Chavo, and Eddie is considering sending Chavo to a psychiatrist, as even Okerlund believes that Chavo has lost it. WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon shows up and makes Eddie vs. Chavo official for The Great American Bash, much to Eddie's dismay. Chavo not only dares Eddie to hit him as he runs to the back, but he also dares Okerlund to hit him at least once.

Pyrotechnics signal the start of the third hour.

Dean Malenko retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Lenny Lane with the Texas Cloverleaf. Before the match, Lenny Lane comes out with his new ab polish called "Ab Solution."

Before the next match, Johnny Attitude mimics and mocks Goldberg on his way to the ring.

Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Johnny Attitude.

"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Booker T with the Crippler Crossface to lead their best-of-seven series 1-0. Fit Finley watches the match from the stage near the end of the match.

Lex Luger and Sting beat The Giant and "Sting." After the match, the nWo Wolfpac shows up and celebrates with Luger. Konnan then hands a shirt to Nash, and Sting is about to leave when Nash offers Sting an opportunity to join the Wolfpac. Sting gets in the ring, and after some hesitation, Sting takes the shirt when Luger tosses it to him. The show ends before Sting puts the shirt on, leaving everyone in suspense.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 25, 1998

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WWF owner Vince McMahon, Gerald Brisco, Pat Patterson and three police officers show up. Vince McMahon says last Monday night was a glorious night, as not only did Gerald Brisco and Pat Patterson come out of retirement to beat up "Stone Cold" Steve Austin (which he congratulates them for), but WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter also tamed him. Vince says that he himself "drained the venom from that rattlesnake's poisonous head," and brags about disguising himself so he could nail Austin from behind with a steel chair. He says he assaulted "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and got away with it. He then says that last Monday night will pale in comparison to Over The Edge, when Dude Love takes the WWF Championship from Steve Austin, and dawn a new era in the World Wrestling Federation. Suddenly, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up, and asks Vince if he's proud of himself as he proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is the world's dumbest son-of-a-bitch for outright telling the world that he assaulted him. Since he was assaulted, he tells Vince's security detail to arrest Vince. Vince says it's a figure of speech, but the officers aren't buying it and Vince is immediately cuffed. Patterson and Brisco get handcuffed for pushing the cops after Austin asks if their actions could be considered obstruction of justice, and Austin says he's pressing charges before telling the cops he wants them all in the back of the squad car. He then kicks Vince in the gut and pours beer on him.

Before the next match, L.O.D. 2000 (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) introduce their tag team partner: former Maryland Terrapin and Denver Bronco player Darren "Puke" Drozdov, who nearly pukes on one of the bikes of The Disciples of Apocalypse (Chainz, Skull, 8-Ball).

L.O.D. 2000 (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) and Darren "Puke" Drozdov beat The Disciples of Apocalypse (Chainz, Skull, 8-Ball). Officials have to separate the D.O.A. from L.O.D. 2000 after the match.

As WWF owner Vince McMahon argues with the cops, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin leads the cops to the cop car as he berates Mr. McMahon, Pat Patterson and .

Al Snow is seen in the stands with Head, both of them wearing red bandannas and black cowboy hats.

We see footage from two weeks ago of "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock signing autographs for the fans in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, leg cast and all. It is announced that Shamrock's leg has been broken in two places.

Dan "The Beast" Severn beats Owen Hart by disqualification after the interference of the rest of The Nation of Domination ("The Rock" Rocy Maivia, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry), who try to decimate Severn after the match. Owen Hart puts Severn's ankle in a steel chair, but referees and officials stop him from destroying that ankle from the top rope.

WWF owner Vince McMahon, Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco are seen arguing in the back of the squad car.

We see another vignette for Edge.

Before the next match, The Jackyl shows up with Hank The Angry Drunken Dwarf and Crackhead Bob from The Howard Stern Show. He tells the audience to restrain their cat calls and laughter, because the two people with him had enough. He says he has rescued them from The Howard Stern Show. After The Jackyl mentions that Hank was mockingly voted "Most Beautiful Human Beings," an angry Hank says that people are talking about him online and that they have screwed up the lives of two of his best friends. Crackhead Bob says he is mad as hell and that he will not take it anymore at the behest of The Jackyl. The Jackyl then introduces more "human oddities": "Princess" Luna Vachon, a masked man named Golga and a seven-foot-tall whose name is not mentioned. Everyone in the ring then hugs The Jackyl. Crackhead Bob and The Jackyl guest on commentary for the next match.

Golga beats Thrasher. Mosh attacks Golga after the match, but the seven-foot-tall man gets in the ring, headbutts Mosh, then headbutts referee Tim White. Al Snow and Head in their black cowboy hats and red bandannas are finally noticed by commentary.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin talks with a police officer while giving WWF owner Vince McMahon a very hard time from outside of the squad car.

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats Vader by disqualification after Kane runs in with Paul Bearer and attacks Vader. Referees show up and Paul Bearer gets control of Kane. During the match, it is announced that there are rumors that WWF owner Vince McMahon, Gerald Brisco and Pat Patterson can be freed from jail if they comply with stipulations laid out by "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.

WWF owner Vince McMahon is let out of the squad car, with Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco already standing next to the car. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin forces Vince McMahon to apologize him, and after some reluctance, he does. Vince is freed from his handcuffs, but he is still livid.

WAR ZONE

The introduction to War Zone plays to signal the start of the second hour.

WWF owner Vince McMahon, Gerald Brisco and Pat Patterson show up. Vince says he hopes "Stone Cold" Steve Austin had fun and is proud of himself after tonight, and shows his anger for Austin having him arrested like a common criminal before pouring beer down his neck and placing conditions on his release in the form of an apology he did not mean as well as having someone voluntee to stand guard while he officiates the WWF Championship match between Dude Love and Austin to ensure he calls it down the middle. He has no problem with the latter condition, as he says there is not one Superstar on the roster who can intimidate him or stop him from what he is going to do in that match. Vince then tells Austin his fun will come to an end, not at Over The Edge, but tonight, as he is ordering him to compete one-on-one tonight against The Undertaker.

In footage from earlier today, D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dog" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) continues Operation DX. Only one man can do the next mission: Triple H, and he has to fly to do it.

Al Snow and Head climb the guardrail. Snow puts his hands on Jerry "The King" Lawler, demanding he see WWF owner Vince McMahon right now. Security has to pull Snow off of Lawler and escort him out of the arena.

Taka Michinoku beats Dick Togo. Yamaguchi-san tries to attack Taka from behind, but Taka sees it coming. Sho Funaki and Men's Teioh show up, and the numbers game of the three members of Kaientai quickly catches up. The threesome and Yamaguchi-san then leave through the crowd.

We see more footage of D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dog" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) from earlier today. As Triple H takes off, the rest of DX realizes they have to do something.

Sable forcefully disrobes "Marvelous" Marc Mero before the next match.

Faarooq beats "Marvelous" Marc Mero after Sable argues with Mero from the apron again. After the match, Mero tells Sable to find a WWF Superstar who can beat him without her help this Sunday, and he'll tear up their contract and free her. However, if and when he wins, Sable has to leave the World Wrestling Federation forever. Sable accepts the challenge

We see a video package of Pat Patterson, narrated by WWF owner Vince McMahon and painting Patterson as a model employee.

We see "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley flying over the Roberts Municipal Stadium in Evansville, Indiana - the site of tonight's WCW Monday Nitro - to send a few messages to WCW before "dropping a bomb on WCW."

Before the next match, "The Rock" Rocky Maivia expresses his opinions on Viagra. Since he has no need for Viagra, he has no comment on it. What he can and will comment on is Faarooq, telling him he will enter and leave this Sunday as the WWF Intercontinental Champion. As for "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, he is tired of D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dog" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) entertaining "all these pieces of trailer park trash" and their "fetish with their anatomy." The Rock says he has something hard for Triple H in the form of the Rock Bottom, and tells him to bring it.

"The Rock" Rocky Maivia and "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley wrestle to a double count-out. After the match, Triple H sits in a steel chair in the center of the ring and dares The Rock to get some more, and as The Rock leaves with his back towards the backstage entrance, he is suddenly attacked from behind and piledriven into the stage by Faarooq.

WWF owner Vince McMahon is announced as the special guest referee for the next match. When The Undertaker takes his jacket off, however, he slowly approaches Vince McMahon before choke slamming him. The Undertaker is about to choke slam him when Kane and Paul Bearer show up. Kane and The Undertaker have a brawl both in and out of the ring, and that brawl eventually makes it ways into the crowd. Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco check on Vince McMahon, but "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up to give Stone Cold Stunners to Brisco and Patterson before tying Vince up in the ropes. He is about to hit Vince with a steel chair, but Dude Love shows up from behind with a steel chair of his own. Austin sees him coming, and smacks his chair into Dude Love's, sending Dude Love's chair into Dude Love's forehead and knocking him out. Brisco and Patterson free Vince from the ring ropes, then Austin leaves to end the show.

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Faarooq beats Mark Kyle.

We hear from The Rock. The Rock gives a camera crew member a hard time before telling Faarooq that after nearly having his number in recent weeks, he will walk into Over The Edge - and leave it - the best damn Intercontinental Champion there ever was after he beats him.

Taka Michinoku beats Sho Funaki by disqualification. During the match, Men's Teioh and Mr. Yamaguchi-san try to get in through the crowd, but Bradshaw stops them. The match ends when Dick Togo runs in from the back and attacks Taka from behind, and Bradshaw has to chose Togo out of the ring.

"Too Sexy" Brian Christopher beats David Jericho after Jericho inadvertently knocks Scott "Too Hot" Taylor off the apron and into the guardrail.

We hear from Paul Bearer and Kane. Paul Bearer tells Vader that he will not allow Kane's mask to come off and that Vader's mask will be removed before he goes down for the final time.

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"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats Chainz. During the match, Jeff Jarrett tries to run away from the match, but he is stopped by "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman, who attacks Jarrett until referees and officials keep him away from Jarrett. Chainze manages to get Jarrett back into the ring, and Tennessee Lee grabs Chainz by the foot to trip him during a vertical suplex, and refuses to let go as Jarrett pins Chainz. After the match, Jarrett shoves the referee away and chases after Blackman before both of them brawl on the stage.

Thunderstruck - Thunder recap for May 21, 1998

Tony Schiavone interviews The Giant in the ring to start tonight's show. The Giant shows up with both title belts of the WCW World Tag Team Championships, and says he and Sting had a little disagreement and that he got carried away when he spat in his face. He says Sting did not fully understand the question that he was imposing, and says that Sting is "under the weather" and is not here. He says that he and Sting are fine and that Sting made the right decision, saying he is "nWo all the way." All of a sudden, Lex Luger shows up as Schiavone says that Sting's actions on Monday night seemed to prove otherwise, and says that it is a funny thing to hear what is coming out of The Giant's mouth and that security - which has shown up along with referees and some wrestlers from the locker room - is not necessary. He says that he has talked to Sting personally and says everything The Giant is saying is a total, unadulterated lie. Luger says he and a lot of fans doubted Sting once, and that he is not going down that road again. He says that if The Giant wants to be part of the nWo, that is fine, but now that he has attacked Sting and lied his ass off, he is now challenging him to a match later on tonight. The Giant says that is fine, and he gives Luger the same choice he gave Sting, saying he can make the right choice or the wrong choice, given that they have been tag team partners and champions together. When asked if he wants to join the nWo, Luger says his answer is the same as Sting's, and he spits in The Giant's face before getting off the apron. Referees and wrestlers get in the ring to keep The Giant from charging at Luger, and the wrestlers that get in the ring - all cruiserweights - are easily fended off by The Giant. He says that if Lex Luger wants some of him, he's got some.

Ernest "The Cat" Miller beats Yuji Nagata despite physical involvement by Sonny Onoo.

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Before the next match, Chris Jericho shows up with a sign saying "Conspiracy Victim" and a clipboard. He says that the footage of him throwing a temper tantrum after Slamboree was "propaganda" and that it will never happen again, then says that he is the victim of a conspiracy so large that it is as big as the 1918 Chicago "Black Sox," the Roswell Incident and the John F. Kennedy assassination and has robbed him of the WCW Cruiserweight Championship. He says this conspiracy has been perpetrated by "the snake oil salesmen" in the WCW office and the locker room, and demands that WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon face him in the ring right now. Dillon shows up soon after He goes on to call Dillon "a twisted old fruit" and reads the evidence of a conspiracy against him in the form of the list of participants in the Cruiserweight Championship battle royal, which does not include Dean Malenko. Jericho says that there was no way he should have lost to Dean Malenko and that the battle royal was "fixed," and says he will not stop hounding Dillon until he finally faces him and gives him and Jerichoholics what they want: Jericho as Cruiserweight Champion again.

Chris Jericho beats Super Calo with the Lion Tamer.

Raven shows up with riot police. He says that Saturn implied at Slamboree that he no longer needed him and that he wanted to be on his own. He says their friendship was more important than his selfish desire to be United States Champion. He then asks Saturn who took his collect calls when he was in detention homes and got him his jobs in Extreme Championship Wrestling and WCW as Saturn shows up, and says he did. He tells Saturn that he thought their friendship was important and that Saturn was loyal. Saturn says his loyalty is not at question; rather, it is Raven's being drunk with power, as he is not a mindless zombie that follows the guru and he has never been a member of Raven's Flock. Instead, he is his friend, and their relationship is 50/50. He tells Raven that if their friendship is to continue, Raven will not boss him around again. Raven says Saturn was right and that he is wrong and he is sorry. Saturn leaves, then Raven says he knows Mortis is in the building wearing a rainbow wig and a "horrible" disguise, and calls him out for a one-on-one match. Mortis, carrying his mask with him, shows up from out of the stage and heads down the ramp to the ring. Raven then sics the riot police on him, then a fan jumps the barricade and hits a reverse Russian leg sweep on Raven before running to the back. The announce table is confused as to who was Mortis.

Fit Finley retains the WCW World Television Championship against Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart.

Tony Schiavone announces that the WCW Executive Committee has named a #1 contender for the WCW World Television Championship: Booker T. Schiavone is about to interview Booker T when "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit shows up instead, wanting to talk to whoever it was who made the final decision on this. Booker T then shows up and says he respect Benoit a lot, but he is not scared of him. He says that the committee have made their decision and he can live with it, and says they have had their battles, that it is over and done with, and now it is his turn. Benoit tells Booker T that he is the #1 contender and that he will get what he deserves. Benoit almost leaves, then blindsides Booker T as soon as he turns his back. Stevie Ray then shows up, telling Booker to get up before asking him what is wrong with him, saying he needs to remember where he is and not to lay down for Benoit as he tells Booker to fight him. He then tells Booker T to head back to the back and show what kind of man he is.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan beats Brian Adams by disqualification after Biel tossing referee Charles Robinson across the ring for grabbing him by the hear to break a hold performed by Adams on the ropes. After the match, Adams goes for a big boot on Hacksaw, but inadvertently kicks Vincent off the ring apron before being slammed onto the mat by Duggan. Vincent then gives Duggan's 2x4 to Adams, who swings it at Charles Robinson and misses before Duggan clotheslines it out of Adams' hands.

Saturn beats Hammer after Raven hits Hammer with an Evenflow DDT as Reese distracts referee Mark Curtis on the ring apron. Saturn tells Raven he does not need his help, but Raven says he does.

Rick Rude shows up, then introduces Curt Hennig as the next WCW United States Heavyweight Champion. Rude then says people have been asking him which side of the nWo he is on, and says he is true blue and a friend until the end, and says he and Hennig live by the buddy system and have each other's backs. He then says that the only colors they will be wearing are black and blue. Hennig says Goldberg and his undefeated streak is what is really bothering him, and calls him "the biggest mark [he has] ever seen in his life." He says that if he wants to put his undefeated streak on the line against him, he can put a blemish on it right now. Rick Rude then gives Goldberg ten seconds to get in the ring, but Hennig says he has a better idea. He challenges Goldberg to a match for the United States title at The Great American Bash, where he says that Goldberg will run into an iceberg from Minnesota and sink to the bottom, never to see light again. Rick Rude then tells Goldberg "United we stand...secluded, you fall."

Horace beats Juventud Guerrera after Reese hits Juventud with a choke bomb behind the referee's back.

Tony Schiavone nearly gets hit in the head with a drink on the commentary table.

"Macho Man" Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth show up. Savage said that at Slamboree, he promised the tag team match from Hell and says that it would have been completely insane. He brags that he would go to Hell and make a deal with the devil to get Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan together in the ring and make "Rowdy" Roddy Piper his tag team partner. He admits that both he and Piper hate each other and that they both hate Bret even more than that, and tells Piper that he can count on him and that he thinks he can count on Piper. He then says that if Piper wants a piece of him afterwards, that works for him, because last Monday's apology that he did not give him was very weak. He says that if Piper is not man enough to apologize to him, then he is man enough to beat an apology out of Piper. Savage says he wants Piper fired up for that tag team battle, and after they beat Hart and Hogan, he will beat up Piper. Savage says he doesn't know what an icon is, but he knows what the madness is, and is Piper is brave enough to tag team with him, then they can go at it afterwards.

We hear from Eddie Guerrero, Chavo Guerrero Jr. and their mother. Eddie butts in, saying that his mother is proud of what he is doing with Chavo, but Chavo and mother say otherwise.

Before the next match, Eddie Guerrero tells Chavo Guerrero Jr. that the family is a bit confused as to what is going on as of late, but Chavo Guerrero Jr. gets himself fired up for his own match and tells Eddie to get out, much to Eddie's own confusion.

Dean Malenko retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Chavo Guerrero Jr. with the Texas Cloverleaf. After the match, Eddie dares Chavo to hit him after hitting him with his towel. Chavo rears back to hit him, then kisses him instead before slapping Eddie in the face, much to the surprise of Eddie.

Lex Luger beats The Giant by disqualification. During the match, a fan tries to get into the ring but is quickly caught by WCW security. Later on in the match, Sting shows up wearing an nWo shirt, but it is the fake nWo Sting and not the real one. He and The Giant stomp Luger while The Giant drapes an nWo shirt on Luger to end the show.

Nitro-Glyercin - Monday Nitro recap for May 18, 1998

Note: Tonight's episode is one hour long due to the NBA Playoffs.

Eric Bischoff is lowered into the ring, seated on his motorcycle while wearing a crown on his head. Bischoff says it is so good to be king, and as he ponders his future in professional wrestling, he has to look back at the past. As he looks back at the past 100 weeks, he realizes that right now, his professional television record is 98-2. He says that's not good enough as his professional wrestling record is 2-0, having defeated "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko and WWF owner Vince McMahon. He says this is a shame, as even though he wanted to do it in the ring, it just wasn't going to happen. He says he did what he could and called Vince out like a man, but Vince McMahon never showed up. Now he must look to the future, and what it holds for him is a record better than Goldberg's, and that it is time to chase the dream, which started for him last night. He thanks the fans for being a part of one of the greatest nights in his life, and thanks everyone for being here tonight.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund introduces The Nitro Girls, who perform on the entrance stage.

We see footage of Saturn looking into a camera as he is verbally confronting Glacier for claiming the superkick as his own Cryonic kick, questioning and even doubting that Glacier is a martial arts master, and saying people like Glacier are giving like him a bad name. He tells Glacier to watch him do a superkick correctly, and dares Glacier to stop him.

Saturn beats Psychosis with the Rings of Saturn.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, who says he's got a lot on his mind. Last night, he says he wouldn't be a referee again for all the tea in China after what happened last night at Slamboree, and still believes "Macho Man" Randy Savage attacked him from behind, not Bret "The Hit Man" Hart. He calls Savage out, and Savage shows up wanting to know if Piper has a problem him while telling him that what happened last night doesn't sit too well with him. Piper says he is not the kind of guy to apologize, and says he had a chance not only to referee the match but to watch the footage of last night's match. He had no idea that "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan interfered in the match, and he did not know that Bret hit him in the back of the head. He is not letting the results of last night sit and reverses them, awarding the match to Savage by disqualification. All of a sudden, Bret shows up and tells Piper he can't put a loss in his column and accuses Piper of being in cahoots with Savage, calling them both "gutless." Savage tells Bret to get in the ring so they can finish their business from last night, and Piper says he'll referee. Bret refuses, saying this is a potential two-on-one attack, and Hogan, The Disciple and Eric Bischoff stop Bret before he can get in the ring. Hogan tells Piper and Savage they've bit off more than they can chew, and says he has heard his name along with some derogatory remarks. He offers to team up with Bret and face them at The Great American Bash, which Bret is okay with. Piper wants the match right now, and Hogan tells him he's got itright now. Bischoff and The Disciple have to stop Hogan and Bret from getting in the ring.

We see footage from last night where "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Dean Malenko. Okerlund tells him he can call him "a bonafide loser" no longer, and congratulates the man on winning the WCW Cruiserweight Championship. Malenko says it's all water under the bridge, as there are more pressing issues in his life right now, and one of them is the Cruiserweight title. He tells Chris Jericho that tonight was only the beginning of his quest, not the end, as the little bit of hurt he dished out to him from sullying his family name was enough to fire him back up again. He says Jericho did his best, but when he spoke about his late father, it didn't get over with him, and now Jericho will wish when all is done that he stayed home and that he never mentioned his family. Malenko then says to his father "This one's for you."

We then see some footage from last night of Chris Jericho losing his cool backstage after losing the WW Cruiserweight Championship, saying it is all a conspiracy from WCW and that he is still the champion as he throws a temper tantrum.

Juventud Guerrera beats Damian despite landing on his left knee during the 450 Splash.

We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.

Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Glacier.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Diamond Dallas Page, and asks him how he can pull out victory after victory, night after night. Page says he can only think of a quote by the late Dick Murdoch, saying that if he knew how he did it, he probably doesn't think he could. All he knows is that he loves doing it, and he does it for the fans that jack him up. He has his sights on only one thing: the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. He hopes "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan has it, as he hasn't forgotten what he's done to him in the last 15 months, and in case Hogan's forgotten, he can connect the dots for him.

The black-and-white NWO ("Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, The Giant, "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, Vincent, Brian Adams, The Disciple) shows up along with Bret "The Hit Man" Hart. Hogan says he has proven to everyone out there that he and the nWo, without a doubt, are the most supreme power in professional wrestling. After last night, if there was ever a doubt that he would be out there all alone and nobody would stick with him, everyone knows how great he is, and everyone in the building is here because of him. Where he goes, the money, the talent in professional wrestling and the greatness goes. If there was any doubt in anybody's mind to anything he's laid out, set in stone and made part of the nWo bible, there is one more fact that should prove his power: he turned Scott Hall against Kevin Nash. He introduces Scott Hall to the ring, then Bischoff calls Sting out, saying it's decision time for him. Sting shows up, and The Giant meets up with him halfway up the aisle only for Sting to spit in his face. The Giant then chokes Sting out from behind and punches him to close out the show, but he is soon confronted by Kevin Nash, who is wielding a lead pipe as he helps Sting up.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 18, 1998

RAW

WWF owner Vince McMahon, Gerald Brisco and Pat Patterson show up. As a result of Vince's devastating clothesline delivered to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin last week on Raw, Austin has supposedly suffered a mild concussion. Vince calls Austin "a spirited individual," and says he might try to get revenge on him, Brisco or Patterson. He then says that revenge would be nothing compared to the injury he might suffer at their hands, and that therefore, for Austin's protection, has barred Austin from the arena tonight. We then see footage from earlier tonight of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin not being allowed into the building by a security guard whom Austin allows five minutes to reconsider as only Austin himself would allow, telling him they can do this the easy way or the hard way. Vince then introduces Dude Love to the ring as the next WWF Champion. Dude Love finds it ironic that as Austin's reign comes to an end that the Dude only becomes stronger as he looks younger, handsomer and more well-educated every day. He says that May 31st will be a night where dreams come true for everyone, especially for Brisco, Patterson and McMahon when Austin's reign is finally ended, and also especially for himself when he becomes a hardcore legend, the toughest S.O.B. in the WWF and the new WWF Champion. Vince then calls out Dustin Runnels for the burning of his Goldust attire last week, and Runnels shows up. Runnels' right knee is bandaged due to recent surgery. Vince confronts Runnels for blaming everything on him and tells him to take some accountability for his own life and that he gave him an opportunity as Goldust. Vince thinks Runnels wants to prove himself, and gives him an opportunity to prove himself tonight. If Runnels can beat Dude Love in the ring tonight despite having a recently worked-on right knee, he will be the #1 contender for the WWF Championship, but if he loses, he will be working without pay for 30 days. Runnels accepts, saying the sooner the better, and attacks Dude Love. The numbers game quickly catches up to runnels when Brisco and Patterson stomp on him, and referees and officials have to get Dustin Runnels out of the ring.

Jerry "The King" Lawler lets someone cloaked in a blue cloth out of a mini-van. It is not "Stone Cold" Steve Auustin, but reather someone who is sent to take care of Austin. Security checks the man out and lets him in.

After the commercial break, Jerry "The King" Lawler loses the guy in the blue cloak and finds him on a payphone on the WWF Superstar Line.

Val Venis beats 2 Cold Scorpio in his WWF debut with his dive from the top rope known as the Money Shot.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin approaches the security guard and deals with him the hard way, beating him up for not letting him in. He then makes his way into the arena.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin makes his way to the ring. He tells the crowd to give him a "hell Yeah," then says he'll crash the party any time he wants to, because if there's a Monday Night Raw, he's going to be there. He says that WWF owner Vince McMahon can pull the strings all he wants, but he's getting more and more pissed off with him every single day. Austin calls out McMahon, Gerald Brisco and Pat Patterson out so they can settle this once and for all, and if they don't show in 30 seconds, he'll tear up every camera they have. McMahon asks Austin who he thinks he is, breaking into "his" arena. Austin says he's the one looking at three jackasses dressed up in suits, and warns Patterson he will stomp a mudhole in his ass and walk it dry if he heads past the stage. He says he wants to talk to all three of them like men and does not want to fight them, and tells them to get in the ring. Vince still wants to fight Austin, and Austin watns them them not to take a step as they don't want a piece of him. Vince says he doesn't go a street fight in a suit like the one he, Brisco and Patterson are weraing, and asks Austin if he wants a street fight against the three of them. Austin then asks the crowd to give him a "Hell Yeah" if they want to see one. Patterson says he wants to take him on, saying Austin is an idiot and that he does not suck as Austin said on commentary two weeks. Brisco also wants a piece of Austin while showing immense loyalty for McMahon. McMahon allows Austin two out of the three of them, to allow for some fairness, but Austin says he'll put knots on all three of them before the night is over. Vince tells Austin he's looking at three musketeers, but Austin tells them they can all screw themselves and that two of them will get their asses whipped regardless of who shows up, and that's the bottom line.

We see another vignette for Edge.

Jerry "The King" Lawler catches his mystery man at the make-up booth.

Sable shows up before the next match, and asks "Marvelous" Marc Mero to come to the ring. She tells him she has been looking back on their relationship lately, and is allowing to let bygones be bygones, and if he can be an adult about it, they can have an amicable split and they can go their separate ways. Mero asks Sable if she wants to leave him, and Sable says yes. Mero tells Sable she forgot one detail. Two years ago, she signed a contract with him, which basically states that she is still his property and tells her to get in his corner "like a good little girl." Sable realizes he won't be an adult and will hold her hostage, and Mero warns her that she will sue her for everything she has and for every cent she's made under him.

Terry Funk beats "Marvelous" Marc Mero. After Terry Funk pushes referee Jack Doan to the ground, Mero hits a low blow followed by a TKO, but Sable distracts the referee, calling Mero out for his low blow and allowing Terry Funk to hit Mero with a DDT to get the win.

The security guard as well as two Nashville police officers look for "Stone Cold" Steve Austin backstage. They come across Jerry "The King" Lawler and his mystery partner in the blue cloak, and even they can confirm that the man below the cloak is not "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.

The Disciples of Apocalypse (Chainz and Skull) beat L.O.D. 2000 (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) after 8-Ball comes out of the crowd and gets the pinfall on Animal while the referee isn't looking. After the match, Animal wants a six-man tag match against The Disciples of Apocalypse next week.

Jerry "The King" Lawler is seen heading to the ring with the man beneath the blue blanket.

Earlier today, Paul Bearer and Kane went to a medical center outside the arena to take a DNA test to prove that Kane is his biological son. Kane is seen wearing a black ski mask and a jacket with multiple dark colors instead of his usual ring gear.

WAR ZONE

The intro to War Zone plays to signal the start of the second hour.

Jerry "The King" Lawler heads to the ring with the person in the blue blanket when he comes to the commentary table, and says he has the man in the blanket with him to protect him in case he is jumped at the commentary table. The man below the blanket is none other than Al Snow, who has showed up with Head and wants to see WWF owner Vince McMahon. Lawler, Head and Snow leave through the crowd.

Dude Love beats Dustin Runnels with the Mandible Claw to stay #1 contender for the WWF Championship. Gerald Brisco and Pat Patterson show up during the match, and Brisco distracts Runnels, allowing Dude Love to win with the Mandible Claw. As a result of Dude Love's victory, Dustin Runnels must work without pay for 30 days. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is seen watching the match backstage, and cameras are on him when the police arrest him.

WWF owner Vince McMahon, Gerald Brisco and Pat Patterson approach "Stone Cold" Steve Austin as he is being arrested by two Nashville police officers, confronting Austin for defying him yet again and gloating over the fact that he and his men won't have to face him in a street fight tonight.

The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) vs. Kaientai (Dick Togo and Men's Teioh) ends in a no-contest after Yamaguichi-san distracts the referee, allowing for Sho Funaki to attack The Headbangers along with Togo and Teioh. Bradshaw and Taka Michinoku rush towards the ring, forcing Kaientai to retreat through the crowd. During the match, Al Snow and Head are in the front row, demanding to Jerry "The King" Lawler that he wants to see Vince McMahon.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin is seen in the back of a county squad car, with WWF owner Vince McMahon, Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco standing just outside talking to a police officer.

We see more footage of Paul Bearer and Kane taking their DNA test in Bearer's attempt to prove that Kane is his biological son.

Before the next match, X-Pac says there are a lot of WWF Superstars looking at the monitor, and says D-Generation X ("Triple H" HUnter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dog" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) "got game." Triple H says he's a hell of a hummer, as he can bang the skin. He tells the ladies that if he's not too enthralled with the show, they can swing around to the back and twirl his stick while he's beating the tom-tom. Road Dogg tells "The Rock" Rocky Maivia and Owen Hart that if he and Billy Gunn are just going to let them have the tag titles, they've got another thing coming, as law around here is DX law, and he who breaks the law goes back to the house of pain. Triple H tells "The Rock" that if he messes with them, it won't be "know your role," instead, it will be "shut your hole." When The Nation of Domination ("The Rock" Rocky Maivia, Owen Hart, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry) show up, they all go after D-Generation X, and referees and officials have to restore order. A cameraman is injured during the ringside brawl between both factions.

The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) retain the WWF Tag Team Championships against The Nation of Domination ("The Rock" Rocky Maivia and Owen Hart) after Chyna distracts the referee, allowing Faarooq to run in and hit The Rock with a piledriver. Al Snow is seen talking to Head, still wanting to see WWF owner Vince McMahon.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin is still in the squad car, which is still in the arena.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin is out of the squad, and is released from his handcuffs after he apologizes to the security guard for "beating his ass" and "for [him] being so damn stupid," then heads to the ring.

Kevin Kelly is in the ring with Dr. Chuck Woosley, who has the results of Kane and Paul Bearer's DNA test. He announces that he can say without a doubt that Paul Bearer is the biological father of Kane. Kane and Paul Bearer show up, and says he's the fat man who tells the truth and not the little boy who cried wolf. He tells The Undertaker that he was telling the truth about Kane being alive and Kane being his son, and then tells The Undertaker that his mother was "nothing but a damn two-bit whore, and that's the truth." The Undertaker comes out from the back, beats up Paul Bearer, then choke slams Kane before beating up Paul Bearer some more. Kane gets back up, and he and Paul Bearer attack The Undertaker until Vader runs in and goes at it with Kane. The Undertaker leaves the ring and goes after Paul Bearer, who runs to the back.

Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco show up for the main event Street Fight, while WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter is announced as the special guest referee for the match. When "Stone Cold" Steve Austin gets in Slaugher's face and flips him off during his ring entrance, Slaughter attacks him from behind, starting the match early. A fan in a Steve Austin mask is seen standing next to Al Snow in the front row.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco in a Street Fight ends in chaos. Brisco, Patterson, and special guest referee WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughteer all get Stone Cold Stunners, then Dude Love and Steve Austin brawl. The fan in the Steve Austin match jumps the guardrail and attacks Austin, and unmasks to reveal himself as WWF owner Vince McMahon as Dude Love locks the Mandible Claw on Austin.

After the end of the show, WWF owner Vince McMahon and Dude Love get in the ring after checking on Gerald Brisco and Pat Patterson, who join them in the ring soon afterwards. Vince hugs Dude Love, then "Stone Cold" Steve Austin gets in the ring and gets his hand on Vince McMahon, chasing him to the back.

Slamboree 1998 - The Results

We see footage from earlier today of Head of WCW Security Doug Dellinger outside of the arena and surrounded by fans, awaiting WWF owner Vince McMahon with a full access backstage pass in case Vince shows up.

Fit Finley retains the WCW World Television Championship against "The Crippler" Chris Benoit. During the match, Booker T shows up dressed up in a shirt, pants and a tie, distracting Benoit and allowing Finley to kick Benoit in the back of the head, seemingly knocking Benoit out until he is able to put Finley in a small package. It isn't enough to beat Finley, and Finley hits the Tombstone Piledriver to get the win.

Chris Jericho does an interview for WCWWrestling.com. He calls the cruiserweight battle royal for a #1 contender for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship and a shot to face him for it immediate afterwards a conspiracy against him by WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon.

Lex Luger beats Brian Adams with the Torture Rack after knocking Vincent off the apron.

Backstage, Saturn says there will be no gauntlet match, and if anyone in the Flock doesn't like it, they can take their anger out on him even though they know what he is capable of. When he came to WCW, he only trusted Raven to guide his career, and all he's heard is "What about me?" Saturn answers with "What about me? What about Saturn?" From now on, he takes care of himself, and tonight he starts with Goldberg. It's his opportunity to become United States Champion, and there's nothing anybody can do about it...not even Raven.

Before the next match, Chris Jericho shows up, calls David Penzer a dweeb who knows nothing about wrestling, and makes himself special guest ring announcer for the Cruiserweight Battle Royal. Notable introductions are for Silver King ("If he wins 12 more matches, he'll be promoted to Golden King"), El Dandy ("He is the winner of the Lou Ferrigno look-alike contest"), Lenny Lane ("I want my Loverboy tape back, Lenny Lane!") and Villano IV ("Representing Villanos I-LXII").

Ciclope wins the Cruiserweight Battle Royal after Juventud Guerrera wishes him luck and jumps out over the top rope. After the match, Ciclope unmasks and behind the mask is none other than Dean Malenko.

Dean Malenko beats Chris Jericho with the Texas Cloverleaf to win the WCW Cruiserweight Championship for a fourth time. Juventud Guerrera is seen cheering on Malenko during the match, having never left ringside after eliminating himself during the Cruiserweight Battle Royal. Malenko dedicates the win to his late father Boris Malenko after the match.

We see footage from the "Vinnie Mac Cam," where a white limo parks in front of the arena. Head of WCW Security Doug Delliner checks on the limo, then talks to another security officer out back.

Diamond Dallas Page beats Raven in a Bowery Death Match. During the match, referee Billy Silverman is knocked out, and Raven's Flock shows up. As Riggs breaks the lock to the cage door with bolt cutters, Hammer comes out from underneath the ring and nails Flock members with a stop sign, then handcuffs Reese to the guardrail. Two members of the riot squad come in and attack DDP, and they are none other than Kidman and Horace Boulder, who feel the bang of the Diamond Cutter. After a few Diamond Cutters - including one from Raven to DDP after a fire extinguisher shot to the head - DDP gets the win and almost immediately leaves through the crowd to celebrate. After the match, a member of the riot squad cuffs Sick Boy and Riggs to the cage, then gets in the cage to the handcuff Horace and Kidman. He then tosses Raven to the cage wall and attacks him some more before cuffing his other arm to the cage and removes his helmet to reveal himself as...Mortis, who hasn't been seen in month. He unmasks agains, this time taking his own mask off and yelling at Raven before attacking him with a steel chair. It is then revealed and realized by commentary that Mortis is the man who has worked in disguise as a member of the ring crew and as a food vendor in the last couple of months in an attempt to join Raven's Flock only to be rejected.

As WCW security uncuffs Raven's Flock, we see footage from the Vinnie Mac Cam, with WCW security checking to see if WWF owner Vince McMahon has snuck in somehow. We then see footage from the security cameras, but there is no sign of Vince.

Saturn answers questions for an interview on WCWWrestling.com. He says Goldberg squeaked past him, and that he is more prepared this time to take the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship from him.

Eddie Guerrero beats Ultimo Dragon. (Had Ultimo Dragon won, Chavo Guerrero Jr. would have been freed from his verbal agreement with Eddie.) During the match, Eddie Guerrero reverses the Dragon Sleeper into one of his own, and puts his feet on the ropes for leverage. Chavo Guerrero Jr. sends Eddie's feet off the ropes and argues with him, and Ultimo Dragon goes for a spinning wheel kick only to accidentally knock Chavo off the apron, allowing Eddie to take advantage. After the match, Chavo confronts Eddie, then snaps and attacks Ultimo Dragon. Eddie has to pull him off and slap him, and Chavo yells at him for costing him his out. Eddie gives him a shot at his face, but Chavo can't bring himself to do it.

We see the dressing room for WWF owner Vince "The Reason For The Ratings" McMahon, which is deemed a restricted area by World Championship Wrestlng.

Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Saturn.

The Great American Bash is coming to pay-per-view on June 14th!

Eric Bischoff shows up for his match against WWF owner Vince McMahon, but McMahon does not. Bischoff says that McMahon will have to be counted out, as this is a sanctioned WCW/nWo event, and asks the crowd to do it together, as Bischoff was hoping McMahon would show up. Everyone - the crowd, Bischoff, the referee and even ring announcer Michael Buffer - counts together, and Eric Bischoff beats Vince McMahon by count-out.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart beats "Macho Man" Randy Savage with the Sharpshooter. During the match, Miss Elizabeth - who hasn't been seen in weeks - argues with Piper. Savage pushes Piper, who pushes back and tells him to fight Bret. Bret kicks Savage in the groin, then hits piper in the back of the head with a foreign object, which he is almost able to use on Savage before Savage blocks it and takes it away from him. Suddenly, "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan shows up and goes for Savage's injured knee, allowing Bret to put Savage in the Sharpshooter to get the win as Piper removes the foreign object from around Savage's knuckles, believing that Savage was the one who hit him from behind and not Bret. Bret spits on Savage after the match. Also during the match, it is announced that Scott Hall is in the building and will be participating in the next match.

Scott Hall shows up for the first time in months with Kevin Nash and "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes as promised, wearing the red and black of the Wolfpac.

Sting and The Giant beat The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) to become the WCW World Tag Team Champions after Scott Hall takes one of the tag team belts and hits Kevin Nash in the back with it as he has The Giant ready for the Jackknife Power Bomb, betraying Nash and putting an end to The Outsiders. Sting stands on the apron in disbelief as Scott Hall embraces The Giant before placing his nWo Wolfpac tanktop on top of a downed Nash. The Giant tells Sting to make the right choice.

Thunderstruck - Thunder recap for May 14, 1998

We hear from Mando Guerrero, Eddie Guerrero's brother and Chavo Guerrero Jr.'s uncle, who says that Eddie and Chavo grew up together and that Eddie is currently leading the third generation of Guerreros. He feels Eddie is going to town on Chavo, and that this bet is dividing the Guerrero family. He cannot understand why Eddie is keeping Chavo under his shadow, especially since the family loves the sport, and says that Eddie is going about this the wrong way. Mando says he is trying to accept what is happening, but he cannot.

Before the next match, Eddie Guerrero says that the Guerrero family is distraught and want him to be more lenient to Chavo Guerrero Jr. He says that he has done just that and hand-picked a suitable opponent for Chavo who is about the same height and weight: Reese, who is clearly taller and heavier than Chavo. Eddie begs Chavo not to embarrass the Guerrero family, and to do his best and show what he can do. He also tells him that what happened Monday night will not happen again.

Reese quickly beats Chavo Guerrero Jr. After the match, Eddie Guerrero smacks Chavo with his towel and chews him out as Ultimo Dragon heads to the ring, and Chavo inadvertently shoves Eddie into Ultimo Dragon, who puts Eddie in the Dragon Sleeper. Chavo walks away, and referees show up to try to get Ultimo Dragon to break the hold.

This Saturday night on WCW Saturday Night: "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan! Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. Fit Finley! Yuji Nagata vs. Goldberg!

Raven shows up with four riot control officers. Raven says he is sick and tired of hearing about Diamond Dallas Page, and informs DDP that he is not Wyatt Earp, this is not Dodge City and he is not some outlaw he can "backjump and string up like Josie Wales." He tells DDP that if he wants to bring his noose and fight, then he has left Raven's Flock in the back so they can go one-on-one. He continues to call out DDP, and DDP shows up from out of the crows with a bullrope around his neck. The riot control officers move into place, but DDP leaps over them and onto Raven. The riot squad then attack DDP and hold him so that Raven can hit DDP with an Evenflow DDT. Raven then ties the bullrope around DDP's neck and sends him over the top rope in an attempt to hang him.

It is announced that Goldberg is in a Gauntlet Match against Raven's Flock at Slamboree, and if he cannot win the Gauntlet Match, the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship will be awarded back to Raven.

Despite interference by Ronnie Rage, Fit Finley retains the WCW World Television Championship against Kenny Kaos.

Goldberg beats Sick Boy. After the match, Riggs tries to attack Goldberg from behind, but Goldberg makes quick work of him and the rest of Raven's Flock thinks twice before going after Goldberg.

Before the next match, Kidman gives "Gentleman" Chris Adams a choice between losing to the Rings of Saturn or the Death Valley Driver. Suddenly, Van Hammer tries to get in the ring only to be stopped by WCW security and pushed back to the back, and Kidman and Saturn decide that Adams will lose to the Death Valley Driver.

Saturn beats "Gentleman" Chris Adams.

"The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Ronnie Rage with the Crippler Crossface.

Eric Bischoff shows up. Bischoff talks about his challenge to WWF owner Vince McMahon from last Monday night, as well as McMahon whining about being invited to where Bischoff is. Bischoff then says he just got a letter from McMahon's attorney Jerry McDivett of Kirpatrick & Lockhart, which he reads. The letter states that McMahon will not be appearing at Slamboree and that Bischoff has no authority to suggest that he will do so. It also states that McMahon is one of Titan Sports' leading television personalities and is responsible for some of its highest ratings ever. Nevertheless, Bischoff says the invitation is still open and that security will be looking for Vince McMahon outside of the venue, ready to take him to his dressing room should he show up, even though Bischoff says Vince doesn't "have the guts" and that Vince's attorney has stated that he will not be here.

Before the next match, Kevin Nash does not show up with Scott Hall. Nash says Eric Bischoff and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan will not allow Hall to be on live television, but they cannot stop Hall from being at Slamboree on Sunday. He then asks if he is looking incredibly sexy tonight, and says he is like Brad Pitt except with a lot more meat on his bones before bringing out "a confidant of The Wolfpac:" "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes. Dusty says that Bischoff and Hogan are attempting to crack the Wolfpac and that Hall will be at Slamboree. As for tonight, he will stand in counsel with Kevin Nash.

Kevin Nash beats Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock) after "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes makes himself part of the match, beating up Johnny Grunge outside of the ring after dragging him out of the ring while Nash hits Rocco Rock with a Jackknife Power Bomb, then hitting Rocco Rock with an elbow drop.

"Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. Sting ends with Bret "The Hit Man" Hart getting into the ring with a steel chair. Savage takes out Bret Hart, but when he goes for a top rope elbow drop, The Giant runs in and catches Savage. Kevin Nash makes his way into the ring and hits The Giant with a steel chair, but Sting takes a steel chair and smacks it into Nash's back. The Giant then grabs a microphone and says that Sting probably wants to know what he is doing, and says he has made a decision to walk in as partners at Slamboree. He then says that if they win the tag team titles, then Sting will have to make a decision. The Giant then pulls out a black-and-white nWo shirt and hands it to Sting, and Sting looks at the shirt before looking at The Giant, who leaves the ring as Lex Luger gets on the apron to talk to Sting in an attempt to reason with him.

Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for May 11, 1998

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, who will be facing "Macho Man" Randy Savage at Slamboree. Hart says Savage is nothing but a big chicken who has been ducking him for so long and has suddenly crawled out of his rock and sucked up so much courage in order to challenge him. Hart says Savage dreams about being the best there was, the best there is and the best there ever will be, but the problem is that he's been standing in his way all along. Bret says Savage has slinked down to WCW, but now he's in WCW with him, and he plans to prove that he is as great as he says he is. Upon the crowd reaction, he says it's not easy being a hero and interprets it as thanklessness. He then says that when Savage sucker-punched him in the nose, he found out the hard way when he put him in the Sharpshooter that his courage snapped before his legs. At Slamboree, he will stomp a hole in Savage's gut and prove he is the excellence of execution.

We see a performance by The Nitro Girls.

Disco Inferno beats Barry Horowitz with a spinning neck breaker to break a losing streak.

"Macho Man" Randy Savage shows up, and says if it wasn't for Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan wouldn't have the WCW World Heavyweight Championship around his waist. At Slamboree, if Bret thinks he can get the Sharpshooter on his again, he can go ahead and try it, for if he can't, he'll die trying. Savage himself cannot wait for Slamboree, and wants to challenge someone he has known for a long time. He calls out Hogan, saying the two of them have to go one more time in the squared circle. As the crowd chants "Hogan sucks," Savage challenges Hogan - whom he calls "a bald-headed reject from the glue factory," a "prima-donna" and a carrot dangler - for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Savage promises he will not only take the World title back, but that he will also take the carrot Hogan dangles and make it feel like a cactus for Hogan when he sticks it where the sun doesn't shine.

Kidman beats Juventud Guerrera after Kidman grabs on to the referee, allowing Reese to hit Juvi with a choke bomb. After the match, Reese carries Juventud Guerrera to the back.

Eric Bischoff shows up on a motorcycle and gets in the ring. He wonders what the fans are thinking, as well as WWF owner Vince McMahon is thinking, especially after D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dog" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) has been wanting to see him. Bischoff says Vince only sends them where Vince knows he won't be at. He tells X-Pac (whom he addresses under his real name, Sean Waltman) that if he wants an apology from him, he can bite him as he apologizes to no one. Bishchoff says he's got a better idea. Since he sees X-Pac as "Vince's puppet," he sends a message to Vince. He tells Vince he's going to be in his backyard - Worcester, Massachusetts, to be exact - this Sunday, saying that if Vince wants him, he'll be there. He tells Vince to consider this an open invitation, and all he has to do is show up at Slamboree and it'll be the two of them in the ring. Bischoff warns the fans that if they think Vince McMahon has the guts to show up, they had better not buy the pay-per-view as he won't have the guts to show up. Nevertheless, Bischoff says he will be there, waiting to knock him out.

We see another performance by The Nitro Girls. Once again, Alex Wrights hows up and starts dancing, but security tosses him out once again.

Scott Norton beats Yuji Nagata. Sonny Onoo is seen clapping for Norton both during and after the match.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund plus the WCW Hotline with another report from Mike Tenay which chronicles the feud between Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and "Macho Man" Randy Savage.

Hugh Morrus quickly beats Jim Powers.

Kevin Nash and Konnan of the nWo Wolfpac are seen heading down the stands to the ring. Nash says that two years ago, he and Scott Hall formed what is now known as the New World Order, and that "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan was out in the mountains making a movie when he saw the train leaving and decided to climb aboard. He says that the nWo has had some good times and, lately, some bad times. He then says there is only one nWo: the boys in the black and red. He knows Hogan and Eric Bischoff has been walking around with their heads held high, but they'll need more than that tonight. He's managed to get a sneak peak at Hogan's intinerary and know that Hogan is coming to the arena tonight. He calls out Hogan, telling him to come to the ring and admit that he is the better man and join the Wolfpac. He then tells the fans - and Hogan - that if they wondered what Godzilla looked like, we're looking at him. He and Konnan then tell Hogan that if he's going to use "4 life" and "too sweet," to do it right.

Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.

Ultimo Dragon beats Johnny Swinger with the Dragon Sleeper. During the match, Chavo Guerrero Jr. shows up without his uncle Eddie Guerrero and cheers on Ultimo Dragon just before the end of the match. Chavo tries to shake Ultimo Dragon's hand after the match, but Eddie shows up and pushes and slaps Chavo only for Chavo to fight back. Eddie decides that if Chavo wants to hit him, to let Chavo hit him, and gets on his knees and allows him the first strike. Ultimo Dragon puts Eddie in the Dragon Sleeper instead, and Chavo has to pull Ultimo Dragon off of him. Eddie Guerrero attacks and stomps Ultimo Dragon, and Chavo tries to stop that as well before Eddie leaves.

"The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes shows up. He announces that before the night is over, Kevin Nash is going to be in "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan's face. He tells Hogan and Eric Bischoff is setting a meeting at the table that he set for them years ago, and says they are not doing right by the New World Order by going after the Wolfpac and firing Syxx. He also talks about how he took in Scott Hall and made him the coolest dude on the planet, and says that Scott Hall is going through some personal problems. He says Hall will fix these problems and be at Slamboree. Dusty then tells "Macho Man" Randy Savage to stop bitching, as the Wolfpac has no pecking order and that he has always seen eye-to-eye with Hogan. He then says he has just talked to Hall and confirms he will be at Slamboree, and says Nash will be in Hogan's face before the night is over.

Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Len Denton.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon, who brings Raven along with him. It is announced that a grievance has been filed by Raven due to attacks from Diamond Dallas Page as well as a food vendor interfering in Hammer vs. Saturn last week. Dillon makes no bones about the fact that he does not like Raven, and says that Raven's attorney has argued that WCW have placed him in an unsafe working environment and have effectively breached his contract. Raven says this is a breach of contract unless he is protected. Dillon has announced that WCW has come to an agreement with Raven's attorney and have hired four riot control officers to protect Raven and make an effort to provide a better, safe working environment. Raven says he is happy as the riot control officers show up, and calls for his Flock to join him in the ring. Raven says he will find his assailant and make him feel his pain, and says that he will never fight Diamond Dallas Page due to how he destroyed him at Spring Stampede, but after his unmitigated attack on him on Thunder and once again on MTV on Saturday, he has no recourse but to fight him again in Slamboree on his terms: a Bowery Death Match, which is a Last Man Standing Match in a steel cage. He then addresses the internal strife between Hammer and Saturn in the Flock, and that it was settled the same way all Flock business is handled: in a fair fight. Raven tells Saturn if he he has anything to say, to come out and say it right now. Saturn shows up as Kidman calls Saturn the biggest loser there ever is. Reese and Sick Boy beat up Hammer, then Saturn hits Hammer with the Death Valley Driver. Raven then announces that Saturn is his enforcer, and stays with him permanently. All of a sudden, Jerry Flynn, who is scheduled to face him in a match right now, attacks Saturn from behind, starting their match in an impromptu manner.

Saturn beats Jerry Flynn.

Fit Finley retains the WCW World Television Championship against Rage after Booker T stops Kaos from interfering in the match. "THe Crippler" Chris Benoit shows up and attacks Booker T, and WCW security, officials and referees have to restore order. WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon is also there, and announces that both Booker T and Benoit's individual matches are cancelled so that both men can face each other later tonight. He also announces there must and will be a winner, as the winner facing Fit Finley for the Television title this Sunday at Slamboree.

We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.

This week's Nitro Party prize pack winner is Tristy Scott from the Dyersberg, Tennessee YMCA. We see footage from his Nitro Party.

Diamond Dallas Page beats Lenny Lane. After the match, Page accepts Raven's challenge for a Bowery Death Match at Slamboree, then calls him out so he can make him feel the bang right now. Raven shows up by his riot squad and stands at the stage, then leaves.

Pyrotechnics signal the start of the third hour.

"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan shows up with Brian Adams, The Disciple, Vincent and Eric Bischoff. Hogan says it's great to see the black and white on all the nWo-ites who worship him, then says he's on top of the mountain as his new movie 3 Ninjas: High Noon At Mega Mountain, which is now in theaters, he is the WCW World Heavyweight Champion, and he is spending Ted Turner's money to film Assault On Death Mountain in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He says that when you're with the nWo, you're with the nWo for life, and this applies to Kevin Nash, Konnan and "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Hogan says that when the Nwo was formed, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall were looking for direction to make their way to the top as they didn't have enough on their own to get there. He then puts the cart before the horse and says he has heard what "Macho Man' Randy Savage has had to say earlier in the night. He announces there will be a World title match tonight, and that everyone will see him beat Savage one more time with a clean-cut victory so he can return to the movie set and film another movie. He then addresses Kevin Nash and says he's heard what he has to say, too, and says the best thing he can do is get him out here so he can face the music, and calls Nash out. Kevin Nash shows up and gets in the ring, and tells Hogan to take his wife's sunglasses off. Hogan says he'll do it when Nash takes his sister's teeth out. Hogan then tells Nash to apologize to the nWo-ites as "black and red just don't get out." He also gives him one chance to let everyone in the arena know that he got a bit carried away while he was gone and confused everyone in the Wolfpac, and that Hogan is his and their leader and that he wants to get back on his good side. Nash says he's not apologizing for anything, and if Hogan thinks he can't go through everyone else in the ring to get to him, he's got another thing coming. Hogan tells Nash he doesn't come to a gunfight without a really big gun, and that he has a big gun that Nash can't handle. That big gun is The Giant, who is now wearing the black and white for a second time, revealing that The Giant has rejoined to go after Kevin Nash. The Giant beats up Nash, then spray paints "NWO" on Nash's back with black spray paint. After Hogan points and Nash and says that Nash is what WWF owner Vince McMahon will be to Eric Bischoff, Konnan, "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes and Savage show up, and the nWo white-and-black attack clear the ring.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Chris Jericho, who has no opponent for Slamboree. Jericho welcomes everyone to "Monday Night Jericho," then insists Okerlund address him as "Chris Jericho, Master of 1004 Holds, The Ayatollah of Rock 'n Rollah, The Paragon Of Virtue For The Entire Free World." He says he is the greatest Cruiserweight Champion of all time, having acquired masks, mahi-mahis and masks and that there is nothing else he can do. After tonight, he will retire the Cruiserweight title, as nobody can beat him for this belt. WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon shows up and admits that while Jericho has beaten everyone else on the division, he will have a match against 15 of the top cruiserweights in the world at Slamboree. Not only is the match just signed, but the winner takes on Jericho for the Cruiserweight title later that night, much to the surprise of Jericho. Jericho then dedicats the rest of his career to Dean Malenko, whose picture is now defaced, much to the surprise of Jericho. Suddenly, a man is seen heading down to the ring. That man is Dean Malenko's brother, Joe Malenko, who takes exception to everything that Jericho has said and done concerning the Malenko family recently. Jericho says that he has respect for the Malenko family and everything has been misconstrued, and that if Joe wants to take the picture and end it all, he can do it and it will never happen again. After Joe takes the picture, Jericho hits Joe in the back with the mannequin leg with Rey Mysterio Jr.'s knee pad wrapped around it.

We hear pre-recorded comments from Glacier, who says that whe he came to WCW, there was a lot of hype and fanfare that he lived up to. He says that there are now imitators of the move, and says he does the superkick, which he calls the Cryonic Kick, the best. If anyone else uses his move, he's taking them out.

Glacier beats Sick Boy. During the match, Glaicer accidentally hits Nick Patrick in the back of the head with a Cryonic Kick originally meant for Sick Boy, and Saturn takes advantage by hitting Glacier with a superkick. Glacier kicks out just in the nick of time (despite the bell ringing, Nick Patrick deems it a two-count) and hits Sick Boy with it again to get the win, then Saturn gets back in the ring, attacks Glacier and hits him with the Death Valley Driver.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Lex Luger. Luger says he came back from seeing Rick Steiner in the ER, and says that what Scott Steiner did last week was the most disgusting scenes he has ever witnessed in his 12 years in professional building. Luger says he doesn't run his mouth, takes on all comers and doesn't ask for much, but he asks WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon for a match with Scott Steiner, Brian Adams or both at Slamboree.

"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Booker T with the Crippler Crossface to face Fit Finley for the WCW World Television Championship at Slamboree. Booker T nearly kicks referee Mark Curtis, but Curtis ducks and Benoit avoids it. Booker T checks on Mark Curtis, allowing Benoit to lock in the Crippler Crossface in the center of the ring to get the win and the title shot.

"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan retains the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against "Macho Man" Randy Savage after The Disciple distracts the referee and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart nails Savage in the back with the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. After the match, Kevin Nash shows up, as does "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. Piper says he's not here to fight Nash, declares Savage the winner by disqualification, and says the last time he saw Bret, he sucker-punched him. The last time he saw Savage, he used his head as a punching bag while he was chained to a cage. He says everyone is afraid to get between Bret and Savage, and announces he will be the special guest referee for Bret vs. Savage at Slamboree, and says he will call it down the middle, though he warns he may either feel like Sister Theresa or a Marine drill sergeant that night. He makes fun of Bret talking about how he's been screwed and how there's a new sheriff, then asks where that happened. He then warns Bret that if he uses the ropes during the Sharpshooter, he will field goal kick him like a Kansas City Chief. He also tells Savage that if Bret bites him in the throat, to not come whining to him and to bite back. In case of a low blow, the other person can feel free to hit the other guy with a low blow. As Piper keeps talking, The Giant shows up, but Hogan holds him back as Piper tosses the referee out of the ring. As Piper eggs the white-and-black attack of the nWo on, Sting is seen in the rafters at the end of the show.