Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for October 11, 1999

This episode is dedicated to Robert "Gorilla" Marella aka Gorilla Monsoon, who passed away last week.

A forest green Cadillac shows up at the arena. Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benit climb out of it. The Total Package and Miss Elizabeth mock them, and WCW security stops Bret and Benoit from getting any closer as The Total Package tells him to go back to Canada and to save his strength for their match tonight.

Bobby "The Brain" Heenan announces that Gorilla Monsoon will be missed. A teary-eyed Heenan states "You know the pearly gates in Heaven? It's now gonna be called the Gorilla position. Goodbye, my friend."

Dean Malenko talks to Perry Saturn backstage. Saturn tells Malenko he was trying to stop Shane Douglas, and that he had to defend himself against Rey Mysterio Jr. He asks Malenko if he would do the same, and asks if he has his support.

Perry Saturn vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. ends in a no-contest. During the match, Shane Douglas shows up, but he is soon confronted by Dean Malenko. Kidman shows up to assist Mysterio, and the match is over. Kidman tells Shane Douglas that if he wants to stick his nose in their business, then they can have a tag team match right now. Dean Malenko backs Shane Douglas to the back.

We see a video package for Meng. Meanwhile, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson are seen watching the video package, and agree that Meng is better and badder than ever.

Disco Inferno retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Kaz Hayashi. During the match, Disco Inferno asks Tony Schiavone if the match is being shown in Japan. When he is told that the match is worldwide, Disco sends Kaz Hayashi right into the table. In typical Brain fashion, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan moves his hands away from each other like a baseball umpire and yells "Safe!"

Thomas Haddon of Northumberland, Pennsylvania is this week's Mayhem winner.

In this week's Mayhem Match of the week, Meng beats Konnan by pinfall after countering a Sunset Flip powerbomb into a Tongan death grip.

Brad Armstrong is attacked from behind by Berlyn's bodyguard. Berlyn says something to Brad Armstrong in German, then Brad Armstrong grabs Berlyn's cane and strikes the bodyguard in the gut with it. Security have to stop the fight before it gets worse.

The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) are seen in the crowd again. Once again, they sit at the front row with two beautiful women, where they are once again interviewed by Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, who asks when they are coming back. Nash says he is still retired, and Hall says his back sore from bending over backwards carrying the company, and says he will hang out with Nash and watch Goldberg. Nash gives a shout-out to "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes wishing him a happy birthday, then tells America "We're getting the band back together!" Nash then says they will return in July 2012 (which ends up being inaccurate, though not entirely off the mark, as they would be TNA World Tag Team Champions in 2010 as part of The Band).

Before the next match, Sid Vicious gets in Goldberg's way on the way to the ring and have a war of words, with Sid asking if Goldberg if he is intimidated and Goldberg asking Sid if he is scared.

Goldberg beats Horace Hogan.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Hulk Hogan. He says the internet rumors make him sick to his stomach, but he will kick Sting's ass at Halloween Havoc. When he started in the business, the red and yellow ran wild, and when he finishes, it will still run wild. Before God and his family, he will do what he wants how he wants to do it, and at Halloween Havoc, he will train, say "one damn prayer," and kick Sting's ass. He also hopes the guys in the back are listening, because after Halloween Havoc, he will have the last laugh.

We see the Nitro Girls tryouts from last week in Kansas City, Missouri. "Mean" Gene Okerlund is then seen on the stage with Kimberly. She says she had the best time in Kansas City, Missouri, and says that Nicole is that city's finalist. She then says that women came out in droves for this week's tryouts in Biloxi, Mississippi. We are then introduced to finalists Amy and Tiffany, who are then brought to the ring. Viewers can vote on who wil make it to the finals on WCW.com tonight until 2 AM Eastern Time. Next week will be in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at 9 AM at the Gold's Gym in Elkins Park and later that night at Maui.

Torrie Wilson is seen wiping lipstick off Kidman's face. David Flair confronts her about this, but Torrie says she has no time for him and tells him to talk to his dad "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, as she is busy.

Brian Knobbs beats Stevie Ray in a Street Fight. As the referee is dealing with Hugh Morrus and Booker T, Jimmy Hart hits Stevie Ray with a trash can during a pinfall attempt on Brian Knobbs before rolling Knobbs on top of Stevie Ray. The referee rushes back to the ring and makes the pinfall.

Shane Douglas shows up. He tells the crowd to sit down and pay attention, as The Revolution ("The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit, Perry Saturn, Dean Malenko, Douglas) is going to air their dirty laundry. He calls them out, and they show up. He then asks Malenko why Saturn had to take a disqualification victory over Rey Mysterio Jr. when he could have had a clear win. Malenko tells him not to talk to him about clear-cut victories, as he knows what he saw. Douglas then confronts Benoit over coming to the arena with Bret "the Hit Man" Hart and accepting a match with him, saying he stands with them or against them. Benoit takes the microphone and tells Douglas not to brow-beat him, as he has known the Harts for 15 years and says without them, there would be no Benoit, and if there was no Benoit, there would be no Revolution. He then takes his Revolution shirt, tosses it at Douglas and storms to the back. Saturn tells Douglas his problem is that he runs his mouth without thinking, and now Benoit is gone. He then says they have a tag team match, but Douglas is not cleared to wrestle. Malenko says he is a man of his honor and word, and takes Douglas' place in the match while announcing he will take The Revolution back to the way he originally planned it.

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Brad Armstrong beats La Parka. During the match, Berlyn shows up with his bodyguard, and during the match, La Parka accidentally takes out referee Nick Patrick from behind. Berlyn then gets in the ring, and the bodyguard attacks La Parka with a steel chair. Brad Armstrong is focused on La Parka, and Berlyn hits Brad Armstrong from behind with a reverse neckbreaker. Nevertheless, Brad Armstrong's arm is on top of La Parka, and referee Nick Patrick is able to make the pinfall.

Backstage, Curt Hennig is telling Torrie Wilson to get herself a real man when David Flair shows up, wanting a word with Torrie. Hennig tells David to buzz off, saying he's doing business. Torrie tells David to go away, and this leads to Curt Hennig and Curly Bill beating David Flair up before Hennig offers to show Torrie something she hasn't seen before.

Berlyn beats Norman Smiley.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Flair knows that Curt Hennig beat up David Flair, and asks him why he can't leave him and his son David alone. They came to style and profile, but now, before he works up a sweat between 12 and y6, he will work up a sweat with Hennig. If Hennig has his gear, they can get it on in the ring, and then when he gets done with Hennig, then maybe Diamond Dallas Page's wife Kimberly would like a shot at him.

The search for the new Nitro Girl continues in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Phoenix, Arizona.

The Revolution (Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko) beats The Filthy Animals (Kidman and Rey Mysterio Jr.). During the match, Saturn and Malenko argue throughout the match, and Shane Douglas grabs referee Johnny Boone so he can toss a chain to Perry Saturn from the apron. When the replay is shown, Dean Malenko sees it and tears up the shirt, signaling his exit from The Revolution.

We see a video package of Goldberg.

Sid Vicious beats Van Hammer. During the match, Sid Vicious hits referee Mark Johnson from the side, allowing Rick Steiner to hit the Steiner Bulldog and an assisted power-bomb with Sid Vicious.

We see a promo for Seven (who is played by Dustin Rhodes, aka Goldust).

"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair uses the ropes for leverage to beat Curt Hennig after David Flair runs in and yanks Curtly Bill off the apron and keeps him from assisting Curt Hennig during the pinfall.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit beat Rick Steiner and The Total Package by disqualification after Sid Vicious shows up and attacks both Hart and Benoit. As The Total Package gets Hart in the Torture Rack, Goldberg shows up and spears Rick Steiner after The Total Package runs away. Sid reminds Goldberg that he cannot touch him or else he loses his United States title amtch. Goldberg leaves the ring, then gets back in and hits Sid with a Spear.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for October 11, 1999

RAW

This week, Robert James Marella, better known as Gorilla Monsoon, passed away at the age of 62.

WWF Chairman Vince McMahon shows up to start tonight's show. On behalf of the World Wrestling Federation, Vince says it feels good to be in Atlanta, Georgia. He then introduces the man who could become WWF Champion this Sunday at No Mercy: "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Austin shows up. Austin says that for the last two months, he has been on the sidelines due to one particular asshole: Triple H. He has a message for Triple H: tonight, he is back, "you dumb son of a bitch." Ever since he had been gone, Triple H shows up and attacks Jim Ross and rattlesnakes, and says that does not scare him. When he gets him in the ring at No Mercy, he can rest assured that the WWF Championship is coming back to him. Right now, he is a little pissed off and he does not feel like waiting until No Mercy, and tells Triple H to come to the ring as he has something for him. Triple H shows up, and he tells Austin he hears him running his mouth, then Austin tells Triple H he has 40,000 people calling him an asshole. Triple H says that is really 40,000 people that he does not care if they live or die. He tells Austin he could walk down to the ring, and says there is not one person in the crowd who does not think he could rip him from one end of Atlanta to the other, but seeing as he is in the driver's seat, he is not doing that. He says Sunday will come soon enough, and says he does not have to scare Austin anymore as he has looked into his eyes and has seen that he is scared, as deep down inside, Austin knows that on Sunday, he cannot beat him. Triple H says nobody can beat him, as he is "The Game." After some more "asshole" chants, Triple H changes his mind and heads towards the ring, then circles it before slapping the headset off Jim Ross' head before shoving him again. Jim Ross finally has it with Triple H, and hits him from behind with the commentary table fan. Austin takes advantage of the situation and beats Triple H up at ringside. Austin then calls for Jim Ross to get in the ring, and he does. Austin holds Triple H back so Jim Ross can hit him, and Jim Ross punches Triple H in the gut. Chyna shows up and takes Jim Ross down before punching him in the face repeatedly, and Austin pulls Chyna off before punching her out of the ring. Triple H and Chyna retreat, and Triple H tells Austin that wants a piece of him and if Jim Ross wants to get involved, then the two of them can face him and Chyna later tonight. Austin asks the crowd to give him a "hell yeah" if they want to see him "open a can of whupass on these two bastards." He then tells Triple H he has signed his ass whipping.

We see a kennel full of bulldogs located backstage.

Mankind is seen waiting for The Rock backstage, carrying his "Rock 'n Sock Connection" jacket.

Before the next match, "Road Dogg" Jesse James sends his prayers out to Droz. He then calls out Hardcore and Crash Holly.

The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) beat Hardcore and Crash Holly. After the match, Hardcore Holly lays out the Outlaws with the scale.

Michael Cole interviews Mankind, whose guest appearance on GvsE will be replayed right after Raw goes off the air. Mankind admits this was a lot of fun, but he is really here to say that everybody makes mistakes, and that maybe he made a mistake hitting The Rock with a steel chair. He says that one of them is not being a team player, saying there is no "I" in "team," "Rock," or "sock." Before he can commit to making some lucrative endorsement deals, he wants commitment from The Rock. He says it is put up or shut up time, and that it is up to The Rock, though he does not give a damn as he can go either way.

The backstage bulldog pen is seen again.

Before the next match, Ivory announces that she will "beat the Metamucil out of that old sea hag, Mae Young," and that this match will serve as a demonstration to "The Fabulously Old Moolah" at No Mercy this Sunday. She says she will not old back, and that she does not care if that makes the crowd uncomfortable. She says that nobody knows what they have put her through, as she has to live with anxiety and stress in anticipation of them ripping her hair out and her clothes off. She even sees their wrinkled faces and hunched backs in her nightmares. She says that justice will be served at No Mercy, then tells Mae Young to strap on her Depends, as she will need them when she beats the regularity out of her tonight.

Mae Young vs. Ivory ends before it can begin when Ivory hits Mae Young with the WWF Women's Championship. During the match, The Fabulous Moolah shows up and grabs Ivory's hair when she tries to hit Mae Young with the WWF Women's Championship again.

Mankind is still waiting for The Rock backstage. Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler call The Rock and tell him about what Mankind is doing. The Rock says he doesn't like Mankind or could care less about him, and that if there is any physicality, it will be from him. He will be in the Georgia Dome in a little bit to turn it upside down.

Terry Taylor interviews The British Bulldog, who has no idea why there is a pen of bulldogs in the back, and if is a trick of some sort, he will get the last laugh. He also does not care what The Rock and Mankind do to each other, and come this Sunday, he will beat The Rock and get one step closer to the WWF Championship.

In footage from earlier today, Michael Hayes interviews WWF co-owners Shane and Stephanie McMahon. Stephanie says that she is feeling much better physically, and with the exception of the headaches, she feels okay. The most frustrating part, however, is that she can't remember anything that happens to her short-term and she has to write everything down. Tonight was supposed to be her wedding night, but she cannot remember any of the feeling she has for Test. Shane tells her not to blame herself, as everyone knows whose fault this is.

Val Venis attacks Mankind backstage, as does The British Bulldog. Referees and officials have to restore order.

A white limousine is seen pulling up to the arena. Out of the back seat comes "Sexual Chocolate" Mark Henry, who walks out of the limousine with a young lady. Mark Henry is seen checking her out as they enter the arena.

Edge and Christian and The New Brood (Jeff and Matt Hardy) ends in a double disqualification when both teams continue fighting each other at ringside. Terri Runnels is seen watching from backstage before the match begins.

X-Pac and Kane are backstage. X-Pac tells Kane not to get involved in his match after not listening to him for the last few weeks.

A black limousine pulls up to the arena, and The Rock climbs out to enter the building.

Kevin Kelly interviews The Rock backstage. The Rock says he does not care about Mankind or how he feels about "The Rock 'n Sock Connectino," saying he wipes his ass with how Mankind feels about it. As for The British Bulldog, he will not have his way with him at No Mercy, and that nobody cares about him. He calls The British Bulldog "a nobody" and that he has invited a few "Georgia Bulldog mascots" here later tonight as he has a surprise for him later tonight. When The Rock gets finished, Mankind shows up and wants to know where he stands. The Rock tells Mankind to take his jacket, his mask and his "ten-cent outfit" and roll it up into a ball, but before he can tell Mankind to shove them all up his candy ass, WWF Chairman Vince McMahon intervenes and tells him that he and Mankind have a tag team match later tonight against Val Venis and The British Bulldog. The Rock tells Mankind that he had better win one for "the Scooper."

X-Pac beats Faarooq on his own after sending Faarooq into Bradshaw, who is on the apron arguing with referee Jimmy Korderas. Before the next match, it is announced that Droz has greatly improved, and that there is a message from Droz and his family on WWF.com. After the match, Faarooq and Bradshaw gang up on X-Pac, then Kane shows up. Kane then stands on the apron as Faarooq and Bradshaw both powerbomb X-Pac. After some hesitation, Kane cannot stand it any longer and attacks Faarooq and Bradshaw. Kane helpds X-Pac down from the top rope, but X-Pac shoves him away again.

Jim Ross leaves the commentary table to prepare for his match.

We find out that the woman that "Sexual Chocolate" Mark Henry arrived to the ring with is his second sex therapist in a week as we see footage from Mark Henry's second sex therapy session. The sex therapist says that Mark Henry is really screwed up, but she can help him. She proposes some special intense overstimulation techniques to tame "the wild sexual beast" in Mark, and they will start tonight.

Michael Cole substitutes for Jim Ross on commentary.

WAR ZONE

The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) beat Chris Jericho and Curtis Hughes after Jericho hits Curtis Hughes and leaves him high and dry again after inadvertently hitting him while trying to break up a pin.

D'Lo Brown talks to Big Show, who is sad as his father has terminal cancer. D'Lo tells him that if he needs him for anything, to let him know.

At the backstage bulldog pen, The Rock has Mankind scoop up bulldog poop and place it on a silver platter for The British Bulldog tonight.

Before the next match, The Godfather shows up with enough hos to surround the ring. Terry Taylor then interviews Dr. Early, Mark Henry's sex therapist, who says that if Mark Henry can focus on his work instead of the women, then he will get on the road to recovery in no time.

The Godfather beats "Sexual Chocolate" Mark Henry in a ho-jack match. Mark Henry's sex therapist, Dr. Early, is not happy after watching from backstage, and Mark Henry dances with the hos after the match.

Kevin Kelly interviews Triple H and Chyna. Triple H says tonight's match should be a concern for "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, and that there will be nothing fun happening to Austin and Jim Ross. If Jim Ross wants to stick his nose in his business, then now he is in his business, and says "it's gonna be a good little slobberknocker."

Before the next match, The Big Boss Man says he doesn't care about Big Show's personal problems as he has a bigger problem in him. He tells Big Show to get into the ring and face him.

Big Show beats The Big Boss Man by disqualification after Boss Man uses his nightstick as a wepaon. Al Snow runs in and fights Boss Man as the latter continues to attack Big Show, but Boss Man knocks him out with the nightstick.

Mankind is seen picking up more bulldog poop in the bulldog pen. Meanwhile, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Jim Ross are seen talking backstage.

Triple H and Chyna vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Jim Ross ends in a no-contest. During the match, Austin and Triple H brawl all the way through the crowd and to the outside, leaving Jim Ross and Chyna in the ring. After Chyna hits Jim Ross with a Pedigree, Jeff Jarrett shows up and hits Chyna from behind with a toaster before Miss Kitty wheels in a laundry basket. Jarrett then places Chyna in the laundry basket and wheels the basket to the back. Triple H and Austin return, then Austin lays Triple H at a beer stand and tells him there is a friend he wants him to meet. Austin then celebrates on top of the commentary table and has a few cold ones.

Backstage, Jeff Jarrett pushes the laundry basket with Chyna in it off a loading dock.

After the break, EMTs tend to a bloodied Chyna.

Before the next match, Mankind brings out the silver platter of bulldog poop.

Mankind and The Rock vs. Val Venis and The British Bulldog in a no-contest. During the match, Mankind chases Val Venis to the back, then The Rock sends The British Bulldog into the bulldog poop with a Rock Bottom. He almost goes for a People's Elbow, but The Bulldog rolls away and The Rock reconsiders at the last second.

Backstage, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is ambushed from behind by Triple H. Both men brawl backstage, then tosses Triple H into a locker room with a rattlesnake inside. Triple H is stuck with the rattlesnake as Austin closes the door behind him, leaving the rattles rattlesnake room pitch black.

After the show goes off the air, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin heads to the the ring and has a few cold ones. He then pours some beer on the bulldog poop, which is still in the ring. Jim Ross shows up and has a beer with Austin, then Austin celebrates some more. He drinks two more beers while lying on the ramp before heading to the back.