"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, The Disciple, Eric Bischoff and Miss Elizabeth show up. Hogan has he has some real good news and some real bad news. The good news is that this is the final week before Bash at the Beach, and that the battle plan for Diamond Dallas Page and Karl Malone is intact, and that it will be Diamond Dallas Page's last match and that Malone will never play basketball again. The bad news is that him vs. Goldberg for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship is not happening, as Goldberg has only beaten a bunch of jabronis and that he is not even in his league, and that WCW disrespected him and Bischoff by not putting enough money on the line. However, just to show that he is a fair man, he's letting the "one or two Goldberg fans on speakerphone" yell their lungs out for Goldberg. Hogan then says he has a "brother" who we haven't seen in a long time, who has called and has asked Hogan to let him get Goldberg out of the way so that Goldberg will suffer his first loss. If lightning strikes in the center of the ring or Goldberg is "lucky enough" to get past him, Hogan will kill Goldberg, Hollywood style. The crowd then chants for Goldberg, yet Hogan says the "Hollywood" Hogan fans will eat up "the one or two Goldberg fans," and that he will feel sorry for him when his "brother" gives him his first loss.
A fans sounds off outside of the arena, saying it's not Madison Square Garden in 1985 anymore, and that "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan will be win #107 for Goldberg.
The "Hollywood Rules" T-Shirt is available now!
"Mean" Gene Okerlund is with Bryan Murphy of Pangburn, Arkansas, last year's winner of Mark Martin's #6 Valvoline car, who has taken the car out for a spin every chance he gets. Another car is now being given away. Call 1-800-TEAM-VAL or see your nearest Valvoline dealer between now and August 29th for details.
Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against Dean Malenko. During the match, Chris Jericho shows up and tells Dean Malenko to face him once and for all. As a distracted Malenko gets in the ring, Booker T hits him with an Ax Kick.
Goldberg is seen doing push-ups on steel chairs in the locker room.
Karl Malone tells Dennis Rodman he is so disappointed, as he and Diamond Dallas Page showed up last week from Utah and he didn't show. At Bash at the Beach, Rodman will have to show.
Raven beats Kanyon by disqualification after Saturn gets in the ring and fights off Raven and Lodi before accidentally hitting Kanyon with the Death Valley Driver. Saturn then pulls a table out from underneath the ring, then places Raven on it and tries to splash through it. The table doesn't budge, and Saturn gets back in the ring only for Kanyon to hit him with the Flatliner.
A limousine is seen pulling up to the arena, and a wheelchair is taken out of the truck. Buff Bagwell is helped out of the limo by his mother Judy, and placed in the wheelchair, and it is noticed that Bagwell is wearing a neck brace.
Another fan outside of the arena sounds off, saying that "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan has two things to think about: the Spear and the Jackhammer. He says Goldberg is going all the way.
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Diamond Dallas Page and Karl Malone. DDP says that as far as he is concerned, this will be the worst week of "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan's life, as Hogan has now painted himself into a corner, as no matter who he puts against Goldberg in his hometown, Goldberg is going through them and Hogan will be next. It will make Hogan "one bruised up boy," and at Bash at the Beach, he's going to be "one banged up boy," as will Dennis Rodman as Karl Malone has a special delivery for him, as he will whip him like Madonna should have whipped him and knock the paint right out of his hair, and that he'll be "a Rodzilla killa." DDP tells Hogan and Rodman to get ready to feel the bang. DDP and Malone then leave through the crowd.
We see a video package interspersed with footage of an interview with Steve "Mongo" McMichael and an interview with former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka. Steve "Mongo" McMichael says he hopes everyone realizes why he was a part of The Four Horsemen, as the Horsemen have left a legacy of living in excess and taking championships. He wants to be a part of that, as he has been on top in football. Ditka, says that Mongo had "the warrior heart" and a great will to win when he was part of the Chicago Bears. Mongo says that the Chicago Bears he was part of was a team and a committment to excellence. Ditka says if he could coach 40 Steve McMichaels, he could take on the whole NFL. Mongo says "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson unlocked the barn door and let the horses out onto the field. He says to put the chip back on the shoulder and dare someone to knock it off.
Scott Putski beats Riggs.
We see Goldberg headbutt a steel door to get pumped up backstage.
We look back at Goldberg's first win against Hugh Morrus from last September, then pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.
Another limousine arrives at the arena, and nWo Hollywood are waiting for it. Out of the back door comes Scott Hall, who hasn't been seen in some time. Scott Hall says into the camera "Hey, Goldberg, it's time to go to school, you punk!" as nWo is glad to have him back.
Before the next match, Chris Jericho tells Ultimo Dragon he's not the #1 contender, and that the #1 contender is Rey Mysterio, Jr., who beat him last week. As Jericho speaks, WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon is watching from ringside, and he gets in the ring to tell him that his stunt from last week's Thunder with a mini Rey Mysterio, Jr. isn't going to fly with him, and that he will still meet Ultimo Dragon tonight. Suddenly, Dean Malenko runs in, and Dillon tells them they have been both put on writte notice not to have any physical contact between them prior to Bash at the Beach, and it either man touches the other, it's an instant disqualification. Jericho takes the opportunity to get Malenko's goat, and Dillon tells Malenko that Jericho is trying to bait him in. Dillon tells Jericho it won't work, and if he keeps it up, he'll be asking for it in a no-disqualification match. Jericho says Dillon says is right, then says he and Malenko are two of a kind as their fathers were pro athletes who were constantly on the road. He tells Malenko to think about his parents, and why he and his brother look nothing alike. Malenko snaps and punches Jericho in the face, and WCW security have to pull him off Jericho.
Ultimo Dragon vs. Chris Jericho ends when Dean Malenko gets in the ring and beats Jericho up again. Ultimo Dragon wisely leaves the ring as Malenko rips Jericho's hair out.
After the commerical break, it is announced that Dean Malenko has been arrested by Atlanta, Georgia police and has been thrown out of the Georgia Dome.
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.
Before the next match, Johnny Swinger introduces himself and says he's the hottest young commodity in wrestling today, and that the whole world will find out why tonight. Chavo Guerrero, Jr. then shows up with a hard hat on his head and a pair of scissors in his hands.
Chavo Guerrero Jr. beats Johnny Swinger. During he match, it is announced that 39,919 fans are in attendance for tonight's Nitro. After the match, Chavo says he's noticed Johnny Swinger has some split ends and he's got scissors, and decides to cut some of Swinger's hair. He says this was for Eddie Guerrero. He knows he is watching, and has an idea: their match will be a hair vs. hair match. If Eddie wins, he gets to finish the job. If he wins, he gets to cut Eddie's hair.
We look back at Goldberg's 25th win against Glacier at the end of 1997.
Goldberg is seen shadowboxing in the locker room.
When Alex Wright makes his entrance before the next match, Tokyo Magnum is seen dancing behind Wright from several feet away. Magnus then tries to dance with Alex Wright and Disco Inferno again. Magnus leaves the ring when Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock) get the first shots in.
Disco Inferno and Alex Wright vs. Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock) ends when the match gets out of control. At one point in the match, Tokyo Magnum helps Alex Wright off a table, and Wright and Disco push past Magnum to supposedly leave the ring. Public Enemy beat up Tokyo Magnum, stack two stables on top of each other and put him through both of them. Disco Inferno and Alex Wright then come back with weapons, and referee Mark Curtis has to call for the bell when he cannot restore order.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Buff Bagwell, who is wheeled in by his mother Judy Bagwell. Bagwell tells the Atlanta, Georgia he loves them, and says his ordeal - which led to him nearly dying twice in intensive care - left him wondering if he would see the fans again. He says everyone in the nation kept in such touch with him, and says he loves each and every fan out there. He says that Scott Steiner wanted to bring him out as his co-star next week, and says that he has had such a second look at life to the point that he is amazed he can put a fork in his mouth and that he and Scott Steiner have to go their separate ways. Buff also expresses his love and appreciation for his mother, and says it would take longer than an entire episode of Nitro to explain how much he appreciates her. Bagwell then expresses that he is thankful to be eating and breathing, and gives thanks to the fans and to his mother once again.
We look back to Goldberg's 50th win on February 26th against Rick Fuller.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the third hour.
Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Scott Hall. Scott Hall tries to call for back-up during the match, but they are all picked off from behind by Diamond Dallas Page and Karl Malone with steel chairs.
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls, this time at the commentary table.
Juventud Guerrera beats Psychosis, then Kidman, Horace, Lodi, Sick Boy and Riggs attack both men.
We look back at Goldberg's 75th win from April 20, 1998, when Goldberg beat Raven for the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship.
L.A. Melee '98 will be on WCWWrestling.com this Friday night at 8 PM Pacific time.
We see a video package for "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Dennis Rodman vs. Diamond Dallas Page and Karl Malone at Bash at the Beach.
The Giant beats "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan. After the match, The Giant calls Kevin Greene "pathetic" and tells him to make it one-on-one between the two of them at Bash at the Beach so he can choke slam him. Greene shows up and spits in The Giant's face, then ducks a punch and knocks The Giant out of the ring. He then grabs Hacksaw's 2x4 and dares him to get in the ring.
Karl Malone tells Dennis Rodman that he will see "a Rodzilla killa" at Bash at the Beach.
Diamond Dallas Page beats Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart.
We look back at Goldberg's 100th win against Konnan at The Great American Bash.
Sting and Lex Luger quickly beat Sick Boy and Kidman with a Torture Rack to Sick Boy.
We look back at Goldberg's win against Scott Hall earlier tonight.
Goldberg beats "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan to win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship and become a dual champion with both the WCW United States and World Heavyweight Championships at age 31 with 108 straight victories in less than a year of experience in the sport. (This does not last long, as the WCW United States Championship is vacated after tonight.) Curt Hennig is seen heading to ringside, but Karl Malone and Diamond Dallas Page show up, and Malone hits Hennig with the Diamond Cutter. This distracts Hogan, which allows Goldberg to hit the Spear and the Jackhammer for the win.
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