We hear from Jimmy Baron at the Nitro Party, where he interviews grand prize winner Howard Krinsky.
Hugh Morrus, now with a shaved head, beats Glacier.
"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair shows up with his three children - David, Reid and Ashley (future WWE women's wrestling superstar Charlotte Flair) and The Four Horsemen ("The Enforcer" Arn Anderson, "The Crippler" Chris Benoit, Steve "Mongo" McMichael, Dean Malenko) as "Mean" Gene Okerlund welcomes Flair to the arena. Scores of WCW employees are seen applauding Flair and his family and associates as he enters the building. Flair says this is a proud moment for him, and he is glad to be surrounded by the people who supported, stood by and believed in him, and calls World Championship Wrestling the world's greatest organization on earth. He acknowledges that Eric Bischoff has run over a lot of people, and has been asked what he will do to Bischoff when he becomes WCW President. Flair tells Bischoff to get in the ring if he does not want to work for somebody else tomorrow morning. Eric Bischoff shows up as Okerlund tells Flair he is making Bischoff eat crow, but Flair says he is merely making Bischoff return to his roots. Flair says he has a lot to say, but he wants Bischoff's undivided attention as he does it. Flair says that over the last five years, Bischoff has taken great pride - almost to the point of self-dedication - of making him feel small on many occasions, not only in front of his contemporaries but also his peers. It would be easy for him to tell him to pick up his last paycheck and that it has been nice seeing him, but he has put a lot of thought into this. As of right now, Bischoff works for Tony Schiavone in the announcing booth, and tells him he can cut his salary in half because he will not be visible on camera anymore. As Bischoff heads to the commentary table, Flair also mentions what Bischoff did to referee Randy Anderson more than a year ago, terminating him and embarrassing him in front of his wife and children. Flair then brings out Randy Anderson, and gives him his position as a referee in the company back, with double the salary. Flair then thanks "Macho Man" Randy Savage for playing a big part in making him President, acknowledges he left due to Bischoff's actions, and welcomes him back. Flair then makes a decree - at Souled Out, he will book himself in a handicap match against Curt Hennig and Barry Windham - and makes it known that World Championship Wrestling, not the New World Order, is putting it on. Flair's son David then asks to become his partner at Souled Out. Flair does not think David is ready, but Arn Anderson tells him "He knows what he's doing." The handicap match then becomes a tag team match.
Booker T beats Emery Hale. (At this point, Bischoff's role on commentary - where he replaces Mike Tenay on commentary - is a very reluctant one where he says nothing.)
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.
Chavo Guerrero Jr. beats Normal Smiley with a sunset flip. After the match, Normal Smiley attacks Chavo.
"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Horace Hogan with the Crippler Crossface. (This match is Randy Anderson's first match as a referee since being reinstated.)
Police surround Goldberg, telling him that they have a warrant for his arrest. Goldberg says he has done nothing but positive things for the community, and that they cannot take him downtown for something he did not. He tells them that it will take every bullet and spray of mace to take him to the precinct. One of the cops, who he is acquainted with, manages to persuade Goldberg to come with them and allow himself to be cuffed with two sets of handcuffs. Goldberg maintains he is innocent before and during the application of the handcuffs.
As Goldberg is taken to the precinct, Kevin Nash shows up, wanting to know what is going on. All of a sudden, someone is laughing, and Nash wants to know what is funny. That person is Hollywood Hogan, who hasn't been seen in the last few weeks and is making his way to the arena. Meanwhile, two detectives are interviewing Miss Elizabeth.
Chris Jericho beats Saturn by disqualification. During the match, Jericho accidentally slaps referee Scott Dickinson during an inverted atomic drop, then tosses him in front of a springboard cross body by Saturn before kicking Saturn in the groin and hitting the Lionsault. As Jericho puts Saturn in the Lion Tamer, and Dickinson calls for the bell as soon as he comes to.
At the police precinct across the street from the arena, Goldberg is told that he has been charged with aggravated stalking, and that Miss Elizabeth is the one who has filed charges.
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls, then join Jimmy Baron at the Nitro Party in the luxury box.
We see Miss Elizabeth being interviewed. He says the last place Goldberg met her was at the water cooler, that he follows her everywhere, and that she feels threatened. She also
We see a Latino World Order party, complete with women, low riders, and a mariachi band. Eddie is seen bossing the other members around while he and his bodyguards have all the fun. Meanwhile, Psychosis and a few other members agree that Eddie has changed too much.
Psychosis and Juventud Guerrera beat Kidman and Rey Mysterio Jr.
We see local police interview Goldberg concerning Miss Elizabeth's accusations of stalking.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Kevin Nash. Nash says that Bill Goldberg got screwed at Starrcade. He has watched the turn of events involving Goldberg and Miss Elizabeth, and says Hollywood Hogan is involved in all of this. Nash asks WCW President "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair to give him Hogan, saying that Hogan is still under contract. Flair shows up, and even he agrees that Hogan is pulling the strings. He says that if Hogan thinks he can get away with this, he is mistaken. He reminds Hogan he is still under contract, and if Goldberg cannot make it back in time for the match, Nash will face Hogan.
We see Miss Elizabeth interviewed again. Elizabeth complains about having to defend herself as she is interviewed and tells police everything they need to know again.
Hollywood Hogan shows up. Hogan says it is obvious that the world of professional wrestling still revolves around him. He wanted to take the time tonight to say goodbye tonight, and says there is no better night than tonight to do it. He also planned on taking the time to announce his upcoming vice-presidential running mate. He says that when there is positive momentum, there is positive momentum; when there is negative momentum, there really is negative momentum. He says that seeing Goldberg being arrested made him sick to his stomach, and that what makes him just as sick is word going around that Kevin Nash has started rumors that he only retired because he is afraid to face him in the ring. Hogan then says that he has seen nWo Wolfpac huff and puff, and if WCW President "The Nature Boy" says he is going to wrestle, then he might as well give the fans one more "retirement" match, and when he retires with the WCW World Heavyweight Championship tonight, everyone will be calling him "Hollywood, The Big Bad Wolf."
After Hogan leaves, Tony Schiavone tells the viewers not to change the channel to USA Network, as Mankind - who used to work in WCW as Cactus Jack - is going to win the WWF Championship, and jokes "Heh, that'll put a few butts in seats." (The next morning, it is announced that as soon as Schiavone made this announcement, 100,000 households changed the channel and watched Mankind beat The Rock to win the WWF Championship on Raw, which effectively gives Raw the higher rating for the week over Nitro.)
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We see footage from earlier today where Chris Jericho is seen talking to referee Scott Dickinson, saying that Saturn has been throwing him around and that the next time he does it, he should disqualify Saturn immediately.
Before the next match, Scott Steiner says WCW have tried to censor him and Buff Bagwell after they burned Mark McGuire's jersey. He says that every attack on WCW is for a reason. Now that he has a championship, they cannot censor him, as he is out of control and out of his mind, and he is loving it. Buff Bagwell then does a dance before making fun of WCW President "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair's heart attack again. Scott Steiner then says he has no problem beating Konnan up again. When Konnan gets in the ring, Scott and Buff almost gang up on him.
Konnan beats Scott Steiner by disqualification after Buff Bagwell attacks Konnan with the WCW World Television Championship before Steiner tosses referee Charles Robinson out of the ring. Scott Steiner retains the WCW World Television Championship. During the match, Tony Schiavone tells everyone not to change the channel again, as WWF has their show "in the can" and mocks Mankind becoming the future WWF Champion. After the match, the nWo referee gets in the ring, and Scott Steiner attacks Konnan with a steel chair.
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Before the next match, Eric Bischoff finally speaks on commentary, saying "Goldberg's jailbait." Also before the next match, Wrath says he has been plowing through the competition like a runaway freight train, and knows people has paid to see him "drop the thermonuclear meltdown on the dome." He has no problem with that, but has a problem with having no competition. He issues an open challenge to anyone in the back, telling someone to come on down if they want to face him. The open challenge is answered by Bam Bam Bigelow.
Wrath vs. Bam Bam Bigelow is thrown out after Bam Bam shoves referee Mickey Jay outside of the ring. After the match, both men continue to brawl all the way to the back.
The police interview Miss Elizabeth again. This time around, holes are found in her story, such as the color of Goldberg's tights (black tights vs. red tights) and where she was at (a soda machine vs. the water fountain, which she changed during the second interview), and it is also pointed out that Elizabeth keeps looking at her watch. Miss Elizabeth is threatened with being charged with falsifying a police report. Miss Elizabeth tries to talk her way out of it, saying she "could be mistaken" and that she cost Goldberg a shot at the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.
Former Atlanta Falcons coach Jerry Glanville is seen in the crowd as Eric Bischoff pretends to fall asleep on commentary.
Diamond Dallas Page beats Brian Adams.
Goldberg is released from police custody after Miss Elizabeth has admitted to lying to police and dropped the aggravated stalking charges. Goldberg immediately heads to the Georgia Dome.
Before the next match, Hollywood Hogan shows up with Scott Steiner, while Kevin Nash shows up with Scott Hall (now wearing a Wolfpac shirt).
Hollywood Hogan beats Kevin Nash to become the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. During the match, Nash shoves Hogan to the corner. Hogan rears back, then decides against it and pokes Nash with his finger, and Nash falls down. Hogan pins Nash, and wins the championship. After the match, everyone on both sides celebrates, and it becomes revealed that this is a ploy to reunite the New World Order all along. After the match, Bischoff is his usual, joyous self as Goldberg runs to the ring and fights Scott Steiner and Scott Hall off before doing the same to Nash. Hogan hits Goldberg with the World title, but Goldberg ends up hitting Hogan with the Spear. Lex Luger shows up and allows Goldberg to hit the Jackhammer, then attacks Goldberg from behind. The numbers game catches up with Goldberg, and Luger puts Goldberg in the Torture Rack. The cuffs from earlier are still on Goldberg, and Scott Hall pulls out the cattle prod he used at Starrcade and uses it on Goldberg, which Bischoff makes fun of on commentary. Nash then hands a can of red spray paint to Hogan, while Scott Steiner a can of black spray paint. Hogan takes the red spray paint and paints "NWO 4 LIFE" on Goldberg's back, while the black spray paint ends up on the back of Goldberg's head. Hogan then spray paints "NWO" in red on the WCW World Heavyweight Championship to end the show. (The incident is known from this point forward as "The Fingerpoke of Doom," and fans and wrestling historians alike consider this match to be the moment where World Championship Wrestling "jumped the shark.")
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