Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for January 24, 2000

In memory of Bobby Duncum, Jr., (Bobby Duncum, Jr., who passed away on this very day, had not been seen since the June of 1999, as he had suffered a torn rotator cuff. It later becomes known that he had accidentally overdosed on a painkiller prescribed by his doctor.)

Four black limousines pull up into the arena. Each one contains a different member of The New World Order (Kevin Nash, Jeff Jarrett, Scott Steiner) but all of them contain women. However, one of them contains Scott Hall, who has not been seen in a little while.

Before the next match, Juventud Guerrera imitates The Rock, saying "Finally, The Juice has come back to Las Vegas!" even though tonight's show is in Los Angeles, California. He then says "It doesn't matter where we are, because The Juice is in the house, and the house is with The Juice! And tonight, the millions and millions of The Juice's fans will be chanting The Juice's name! Ju-vi! Ju-vi! Ju-vi! If you smell what The Juice is cooking!"

Psychosis beats Kaz Hayashi to advance in the WCW Cruiserweight Championship Tournament.

Terry Funk and "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson are seen backstage. The New World Order (Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Jeff Jarrett, Scott Steiner) see this, then WCW Commissioner Kevin Nash tells Jeff Jarrett that he has flunked his physical and will be unable to work tonight, but he has a plan.

After the break, The New World Order see someone backstage walking around in their gear on the screen. WCW Commissioner Kevin Nash decides to book this person in hardcore match with Bam Bam Bigelow.

The Wall beats Kid Romeo, the latter of whom is debuting on Nitro.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Sid Vicious backstage. Sid asks how the nWo expects to stop him with a roadblock when he is like an out-of-control monster truck. He is in WCW for one purpose: to become WCW World Heavyweight Champion. Kevin Nash may be WCW Commissioner, but he is the man who can veto his power and possibly his career.

"The Enforcer" Arn Anderson talks with Bam Bam Bigelow backstage in an attempt to rally some support against WCW Commissioner Kevin Nash, but Bam Bam Bigelow shows how easily he can be bought by telling Arn Anderson that he would wrestle his mother for $15,000. Anderson tells him "It's your funeral, big man."

Backstage, Scott Steiner tells Scott Hall he has an idea, and asks the women around him what they want to see, as he says that Kevin Nash cannot be the only one screwing around with WCW programming. They want to see "blood and guts," then Scott Hall says there are three guys in the back waiting for an opportunity. Scott asks one of him women to to get them. (This is the first instance of Midaja being mentioned by name.) Three men walk in, and Scott Hall tells them that WCW Commissioner Kevin Nash has authorized him and Scott Steiner to give one of them a chance to wrestle live on WCW Monday Nitro tonight, and asks who wants to do it. One of them - Al Green - gets the chance.

3 Count (Evan Karagias, Shane Helms, Shannon Moore) are in the ring. Evan thanks the ladies for all the fan mail, and thanks everyone who made them #1. They are about to perform when "Screamin'" Norman Smiley shows up. When Smiley gets in the ring, he is triple-teamed by 3 Count.

"Screamin'" Norman Smiley beats Shannon Moore with the Norman Conquest.

As Scott Hall, Scott Steiner and their women accompany Al Green to the ring, WCW Commissioner Kevin Nash asks The Harris Brothers (Ron and Don Harris) which one of them will face Sid Vicious tonight. Ron steps up to the plate.

Scott Steiner, Scott Hall and their female companions watch the next match from backstage. Al Green's opponent is none other than Tank Abbott.

Tank Abbott beats Al Green after knocking him out with a right cross. After the match, Tank Abbott looks at a man who is saying things to him, then Abbott leaves. Mike Tenay reveals that this man was involved with Tank Abbott during his UFC days as a bodyguard.

Backstage, Scott Steiner, Scott Hall and their female companions cheer.

Bobby "The Brain" Heenan interviews the man that Abbott looked at easlier. He says he and Tank have a long history, as they rode and fought a lot of hard miles together, but says Tank Abbott makes him sick for being a sell-out. He also refuses to identify himself.

"The Cat" Ernest Miller shows up for the first time in months, now with bleached blonde hair and a clean-shaven look. He says he was sitting at him when he hard about how his fans were awaiting his return. He cannot wait to return, but he is here and he is going to whup everybody in here, starting with the locker room and ending with a large man in the crowd. He has also practiced a few dance moves, which he shows off. He then says he shook up the world and that he has to be the greatest, and that the crowd makes him sick.

Scott Steiner and Scott Hall see Al Green off to the ambulance, then laugh about all the money in their hands.

Terry Funk is attacked from behind with a steel chair by Bam Bam Bigelow backstage, starting their hardcore match early.

Terry Funk beats Bam Bam Bigelow in a hardcore match after Fit Finley and Brian Knobbs attack Bam Bam and help Terry Funk get the win. After the match, Terry Funk tells WCW Commissioner Kevin Nash he will have to kill him to get rid of him, and that he will be a thorn in his side for the rest of his life. He has plans for Nash, and at Thunder, he wil have some reinforcement for Nash and The New World Order (Nash, Scott Steiner, Jeff Jarrett.)

Sid Vicious beats Ron Harris. During the match, The Harris Brothers (Ron and Don Harris) switch places behind the referee's back, but Sid still hits the powerbomb on Don and pins him to get the win.

Kidman beats Vampiro. David Arquette from Ready To Rumble and Courtney Cox from Friends are seen in the front row during the match.

Backstage, "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson is on the phone with someone, asking them to be in Las Vegas, Nevada for Thunder. The person on the other end says they will be there, and Anderson tells them he and Funk will see him in Las Vegas.

Backstage, WCW Commissioner Kevin Nash is getting a massage when Jeff Jarrett mentions that Nash has a match. Nash says he is taking his match seriously and that "they have it in the bag."

"Mean" Gene Okerlund tries to interview Vampiro, but the interview is plagued by technical difficulties.

Before the next match, Miss Elizabeth introduces The Total Package as "the finest specimen in sports entertainment." The Total Package sys it is funny when the crowd chants that they want Sting, for as of late, he has asked where Sting is. For every day that Sting doesn't show up, he grows stronger from his weakness. He came back from surgery bigger, faster and stronger than anyone on Earth, and now Sting is licking his wounds wondering if he will ever wrestle again against him. His record has been unblemished for 14 years, standing at 6'4", 275 lbs. and 4% body fat - unheard of in modern physiology. He then says thee is no one out there who can deter the path of The Total Package to claim his greatness in this sport, including Hulk Hogan.

The Total Package beats Booker T with the Torture Rack. During the match, Miss Elizabeth gets on the apron, but Midnight meets her there and causes her to retreat. As this happens, Stevie Ray gets on the apron so that Big T can attack Booker from behind. The Total Package then gets an unconscious Booker T up for the Torture Rack for the win. After the match, the lights go out, and Sting shows up on the stage and points a baseball bat at The Total Package. When the lights go out, Sting has disappeared.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Vampiro. Vampiro says he is humbled by the experience of being in WCW. He has respect for Kidman, whom he says has opened pages that have not been opened in a long time, and he hopes to have a rematch against him on Thunder.

David Flair, Daffney and Crowbar take over the commentary table for the next match, kicking Mike Tenay, Tony Schiavone and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan off commentary for the next match. David Arquette and Courtney Cox are seen in the front row again.

Johnny the Bull and Big Vito - now known as The Mamalukes - retain the WCW World Tag Team Championships against Fit Finley and Brian Knobbs. Standards and Practices (Lodi, Lenny Lane, Miss Hancock) are briefly seen at the ramp, and while Lodi and Lenny Lane leave, Miss Hancock approaches the ring while still writing on a clipboard. Before Miss Hancock leaves, Disco Inferno tries to impress her and David Flair dances on the commentary table. When Miss Hancock leaves, David Flair and Daffney tease attacking her with the golden crowbar before kissing in the aisle. The match ends with Disco Inferno distracting the referee while Brian Knobbs nails Fit Finley in the back of the knee to give Big Vito the pinfall and the win.

Jeff Jarrett and WCW Commissioner Kevin Nash are seen approaching the ring backstage.

Before the next match, WCW Commissioner Kevin Nash says that as Commissioner, he has certain powers bestowed upon him. Those powers are stipulations in matches and actual matches themselves. When the crowd chants for Goldberg, Nash responds by saying they can chawnt for him all they want, as he does not work here any longer. In tonight's match, Sid Vicious will face him, and in an effort to mae things as fair as possible, he outlaws the powerbomb, even though both men in the match are known for using it. If Sid Vicious uses the powerbomb tonight, he will automatically forfeit the match and he will win. Nash then mentions that the rest of The New World Order (Jeff Jarrett, Scott Hall, Scott Steiner) have headed to Las Vegas, Nevada in advance of a huge party for after he wins the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.

Sid Vicious beats Kevin Nash to become the WCW World Heavyweight Champion! During the match, Sid Vicious accidentally sandwiches referee Charles Robinson between the corner and Kevin Nash - who has Sid in a sleeper hold - and knocks him out. While the referee is out, Sid goes for a powerbomb, but Jeff Jarrett shows up. Jeff gets beaten up, then Sid nails Nash in the head with the guitar before playing possum to make it look like he was the one to get hit wth the guitar. When Charles Robinson comes to, Sid pins Kevin Nash to win the vacant WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Confetti rains down as the show ends.