Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for June 8, 1998

The show starts with a performance by The Nitro Girls.

We see footage from earlier today where Mike Tenay interviews a few fans concerning Sting's move to nWo Wolfpac and who will probably join the Wolfpac next.

The nWo Wolfpac show up. Kevin Nash says Lex Luger did one heck of a job getting Sting to join the Wolfpac, and Nash thanks Diamond Dallas Page for believing when he was about to walk out of the business five years ago because he thought he'd never get a break. He tells Diamond Dallas Page he's got a choice to make, and the Wolfpac almost unanimously wants him to be their next member, with Nash says they've got a home for him. Nash brings up the moment when Page refused to join the New World Order the first time, and says that Page made the right decision then, but tells Page he can't turn down the dream team in nWo Wolfpac. He tells Page to make the decision tonight, and that he knows he'll make the right one. Nash then address "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, but before he can say much, Hogan interrupts and tells him to pack his bags and walk on out as Nash's microphone is cut off. Hogan - who is at the controls of the lights and pyro - tells the Wolfpac to get out of his house, as he and Dennis Rodman - who is suddenly back in the nWo - are taking over. Rodman turns on the pyrotechnics, and Hogan tells the Wolfpac that nobody wants to listen to them as Eric Bischoff and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart laugh. The lights are turned off, except for the spotlight that is on them. Hogan says this is how he likes to see them - not there and nowhere. The lights come back on, and Hogan says the pecking over has been decided before cutting to a commercial.

Konnan interviews WCW Executive Chairman Committee J.J. Dillon, who says he is doing the best he can concerning nWo Hollywood and that they're nWo Wolfpac's problem, not his. Konnan tells Dillon not to come to them when they start doing the same thing. Konnan tells nWo Hollywood "it's on."

Yui Nagata beats Jerry Flynn with the Nagata Lock. During the match, it is announced that a major announcement will be made on this week's Thursday as per WCW's public relations department, much to the shock of disappointment, adnd that details cannot be divulged tonight.

Tony Schiavone interviews Chris Jericho. Jericho shows up with a registered letter from Ted Turner himself. According to the letter, Turner commends Jericho on his work in World Championship Wrestling, and sees in him a younger version of himself. He also says that his wife Jane sends her regards, and says he enjoys fishing in his home country of Canada. After a review of the Cruiserweight Battle Royal and the subsequent match, Turner then says that the circumstances of the match and Jericho's subsequent loss were less than by-the-book and that Dean Malenko should not be WCW Cruiserweight Champion. However, his incessant whining and complaining has sickened him and therefore Turner must agree with J.J. Dillon and WCW, and the decision stands, meaning Malenko is still Cruiserweight champion. As for his legal precedent, Turner tells him his attempt at a legal loophole will be as insignificant as his wrestling career.

Raven's Flock sits in the front row as Horace and Reese head ot the ring for their match.

Horace and Reese beat Juventud Guerrera and Hammer, who now goes by the name Van Hammer again. During the match, it is announced that Juventud Guerrera vs. Reese is official for The Great American Bash.

nWo Hollywood is in the skybox with several women while sipping champagne. "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan says he has called his attorney, and tells Kevin Nash that the nWo Wolfpac is not as solid as he thinks and that he owes him all the money from the fines he paid back when the Jackknife Power Bomb was fined, and that nWo Hollywood will collect tonight. Hogan also announces that there is going to be a new member of nWo Hollywood, and they will become the second-biggest name in Hollywood. Eric Bischoff tells Nash that he's made his bed and that he'll have to lie in it.

Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.

Tony Schiavone interviews WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon, who tried to stop last week's tag team title match but could not due to bad weather in Atlanta, Georgia, as The Giant had no authority to name his own tag team partner and make his own matches. Sting vs. The Giant is official for The Great American Bash, and due to being part of different factions of the nWo, whoever wins that match wins the tag team titles and will win the freedom to pick their new tag team partner.

Scott Putski vs. Eddie Guerrero ends in a no-contest. During the match, Chavo Guerrero Jr. shows up and goes after Eddie Guerrero. Putski confronts Chavo for getting involved in the match, and Chavo gets a sucker punch on Putski when he punches at Eddie. Chavo, crazy as ever, slowly stalks Eddie down the aisle.

Kevin Nash and Konnan tell "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan that if he needs the money that badly, they just sold 5,000 shirts tonight and they might cut him a percentage of the sales. He also tells Hogan they have the money in a Swiss bank account. Nash and Konnan also mock Dennis Rodman for hanging out with nWo Hollywood.

Eric Bischoff is at the production controls with nWo Hollywood and the women. He says he's having fun now, but it won't be as much as fun as what The Giant will do to Sting at The Great American Bash. The Giant hasn't eaten anything in four days, and his diet on Sunday is going to consist of a lot of bugs, and a red-and-black bug sounds good to him. The Giant says everyone fought long and hard for him, and now he wonders why, when Sting is nothing compared to him. Bischoff says Sting is a gnat, and The Giant says that when you catch a gnat, you pull its limbs off. The Giant promises to do just that to Sting at The Great American Bash this Sunday and pummel him to death in the middle of the ring.

Tony Schiavone interviews Rick Rude, Konnan and Hennig. Rude says inside Goldberg is the beat of a heart who fears no man, but Goldberg fears defeat as he has been nothing less than a steamroller. Rude tells Goldberg that he, Konnan and Hennig refuse to be part of the pavement and that Goldberg will face his greatest fear. Hennig tells Goldberg he's great, but he's no Curt Hennig, and he can't wait to put a blemish on Goldberg's record himself. Konnan tells Hennig to slow his roll, and while he gives Goldberg credit where credit is due, he's bringing the United States title to the nWo Wolfpac.

Booker T beats "The Crippler" Chris Benoit, tying the best-of-seven series at three wins apiece. During the match, Stevie Ray shows up and watches the match from ringside, and tries to get Booker T fired back up so he can beat Benoit. Benoit trips Booker after the match and stomps on him, and Stevie Ray pulls Benoit off Booker before checking on him.

We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.

Justin Castillo of Tulsa, Oklahoma is this week's Nitro Party pack winner.

"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart are alone in the skybox. Hogan tells "Macho Man" Randy Savage that he will be known as the biggest mistakes in his career after turning on the nWo and taking "Rowdy" Roddy Piper as a tag team partner. Hogan then brings in Miss Elizabeth, and says that Elizabeth knows how to stick it to Savage and how Hollywood likes her, revealing that Miss Elizabeth has jumped ship to nWo Hollywood.

Fit Finley retains the WCW World Television Championship against Norman Smiley.

Pyrotechnics signal the start of the third hour.

Tony Schiavone interviews Sting. Sting speaks for the first time in quite some time, telling The Giant not to let his mouth overrun his rear end. He talks about how he had blonde hair, was a nice guy and was a bit of a brat who was beating up big guys like him. Now he's grown his hair out, changed his image and became a whole lot meaner. Sting tells The Giant that if he's going to use him as dental floss, he might as well take a shower and work his way down. Sting says he's a lot cockier, and he's got The Giant's number. At The Great American Bash, he owns The Giant.

Tony Schiavone interivews "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. He says he will put more moves on "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Bret "The Hit Man" than Barry Sanders, and that he'll hit them upside the head so much they'll both think they were playing hockey with the Detroit Red Wings. He says there will be a lot of treachery, backstabbing, conning, and kneading from Hogan. Piper tells Dennis Rodman there are no green-haired Scotsman where he comes from, and tells him to take the plaid off. He also asks Rodman if he's been getting any mail lately (a reference to Karl Malone of the Utah Jazz). Piper insists again that "Macho Man" Randy Savage is nuts just before Savage makes his way to the ring. Savage tells Piper he doesn't know him like he thinks he does, but Piper says nobody really knows him. Nevertheless, they have to stick together just once for the tag team match at The Great American Bash. Savage admits he is not in a good mood, and that Piper isn't his friend. Piper says he'll team with him, and he doesn't mind tagging with him, but after that, Savage belongs to him. Savage then says that since they're in Detroit, Michigan and that it's "Murder City," they might as well go at it tonight. Once again, nWo Hollywood is at the light and pyro controls, and Hogan calls them "a couple of sissies," and tells Savage that nWo Hollywood is where it's at. He says he is in a giving mood, and gives Miss Elizabeth to Eric Bischoff so that Bischoff could do what Savage couldn't, mockingly stating they don't need Viagra. Bischoff and Elizabeth lock lips, but Savage isn't impressed, and tells Hogan and Elizabeth that he got over Elizabeth a long time ago, but he'll never get over Hogan. He also tells Piper he's damn sure not over him, and punches him in the face. Piper gets back up and punches Savage back. As Savage and Piper are about to go at it, nWo Hollywood is enjoying every moment of what's going on between them.

Dean Malenko beats Disco Inferno with the Texas Cloverleaf.

We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.

"Hollywood" Hukl Hogan is in the skybox with a bunch of women. Hogan says he hit the nWo Wolfpac from everywhere, as he is the man that made them and professional wrestling. He says he has body slammed Hollywood, and that the newest member of nWo Hollywood will also take Hollywood by storm. We see a video package on the set of "Shadow Weathers," and we find out that man is Scott Steiner. Scott says he will show Hollywood what he's all about, and Hogan says Scott Steiner is catching on faster than anyone else he's ever tutored. We then go back to the skybox, who says that Hollywood opened the doors and he let his friends through, and that Scott Steiner is the new man in town in Hollywood. Scott Steiner shows up in the skybox, and Hogan tells Scott Steiner he can have anything anywhere at anytime. Scott Steiner says it's great to be part of the black-and-white.

Golberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Chavo Guerrero Jr. Eddie Guerrero is seen cheering during the match after Goldberg hits Chavo with the Spear.

nWo Wolfpac shows up. Kevin Nash tells Diamond Dallas Page it's crunch time, and tells Page to come on out and take the colors of the Wolfpac. Page shows up, and calls Tony Schiavone to the stage so he can make his decision. Page says he's feeling a lot of love, especially from "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Page says Savage leaving nWo Hollywood reminded him of the Savage he once knew who knew how to make him laugh and had a big heart, and proved it when he let Konnan, Curt Hennig and Rick Rude into the Wolfpac. When he got Luger into the Wolfpac, which in turn brought Sting to the fold, it blew his mind, and inside, he feelt something big. Before Page can make his decision, however, he is attacked from behind with steel chairs by "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Dennis Rodman. Sting and Konnan scare Hogan and Rodman to the back, and the Wolfpac checks on Page as the show ends.