Catrina heads to the casket to Fenix and kisses Fenix on the lips in order to come back to life. Catrina is wearing a red dress when she leaves.
In the locker room, Melissa Santos is on her cellphone looking at pictures of herself with Fenix. Suddenly, Catrina shows up and tells her she is never coming back, as he gave his life for the woman who truly loves him: her. In exchange for Fenix's power, she gives Melissa Santos her half of the pendant, saying it kept her from dying and that she never felt more alive after Fenix's sacrifice.
It is announced that Famous B has undergove several surgeries following the attack from Jake Strong two weeks ago and could be facing amputation of his injured leg, and that well-wishes can be sent to Famous B's voicemail at (423) GET-FAME.
"The Savage" Jake Strong beats Big Bad Steve with the ankle lock. After the match, Strong hits Steve with a gut wrench powerbomb on the outside before taking his bandanna.
In the office, Antonio Cueto is having a drink when King Cuerno suddenly shows up. Cueto knows that Cuerno has the Gauntlet, and Cuerno responds by saying that the Gauntlet was stolen from him and that he does not know where it is. Cueto tells him that the Gauntlet is dangerous if in the wrong hands, and Cuerno says that whoever has the Gauntlet has the power to become a god. He asks why else he could have stolen it from Mil Muertes only to have someone steal it from him, and thinks that Mil Muertes was the one to do it. Antonio says only the gods know if he is telling them the truth, and offers the ancient Aztec medallion of his tribe in return for the Gauntlet as well as an opportunity to compete for the Gift of the Gods Championship. Also, since Antonio says he is feeling generous, he will also give him a chance against Chavo Guerrero Jr. for eliminating him from Aztec Warfare. Suddenly, the door opens, and Cage enters the office. Cage tells Antonio he saw what he did to Pentagon Dark last week, and tonight, he wants to get the job done. Antonio tells Cage he is an impatient man, but Cuerno simply laughs and says he is the man while Cage is a machine. Antonio tells Cage that he does not deserve a title shot just because he attacked him, and if he wants a title shot, he has to start by winning one of the seven Aztec medallions next week in a revenge match against Mil Muertes.
The Worldwide Underground (Taya and Johnny Mundo) beat The Reptile Tribe (Daga and Kobra Moon) following the assist from "The Darewolf" PJ Black. After the match, Vibora shows up, and while The Worldwide Underground take him on, Vibora outmatches them. The Reiple Tribe then choke out Taya and PJ Black while Mundo escapes, and Kobra Moon tells Mundo he will bouw down to her and call her his queen.
Antonio Cueto enters the cell of Matanza Cueto, where Matanza is seen beating on a man. Antonio tells Matanza it is time for his first sacrifice, and to come with him.
Before the next match, Antonio Cueto tells Mr. Pectacular that this might be his first - and last - singles match, as his match tonight will be something that has never been done before in Lucha Underground: a sacrifice to the gods. He tells Mr. Pectacular that he is the sacrifice, and the god is his son Matanza Cueto.
"The Monster" Matanza Cueto quickly beats Mr. Pectacular. After the match, the lights go out with a flash of thunder, and when they come back on, Mr. Pectacular is gone.
King Cuerno beats Chavo Guerrero Jr. to earn one of the seven acient Aztec medallions.
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Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Underground Sound - Lucha Underground recap for September 28, 2016
Sexy Star is in the locker room when Dario Cueto shows up. When Dario asks her if she is afraid for herself or her friend, she says she will never be afraid again. Dario tells her that she will eventually found out how afraid she will be when she keeps defending the Gift of the Gods title and eventually faces Matanza Cueto for the Lucha Underground Championship. She then learns that instead of defending the Gift of the Gods Championship tonight, she will be with in a match with The Super Friends (Drago, Aerostar and Fenix) against The Worldwide Underground (Johnny Mundo, "The Darewolf" PJ Black, Taya). Johnny Mundo rushes in looking for Taya, but finds Sexy Star instead and introduces himself. They shake hands, but Mundo grabs a hold of her hand and tells her he's the next Gift of the Gods Champion. Sexy holds on to, as if to tell him that he'll have to take the title off her cold, dead hands. She then lets go with authority, and Mundo walks off. Sexy Star kicks a locker.
Prince Puma beats Sinestro de la Muerte. During the match, Catrina and Mil Muertes show up, and Puma sends Mil Muertes a message by finishing Sinestro de la Muerte with the Flatliner. After the match, Puma and Mil Muertes brawl, and Catrina has to hold Mil Muertes back.
Cortez Castro enters Dario Cueto's office. Dario Cueto hugs him, and says he just wanted to see how he was doing, and that he is sorry about the loss of Mr. Cisco. He wants to help find the real killer and bring him to justice (even though he was the one who did it). He says that life must go on and so must the show, and asks him to win the next match. Castro, unprepared for the next match, finds out he is facing Pentagon Dark.
Pentagon Dark beats Cortez Castro, then breaks Castro's arm. He then says it doesn't matter who wins between El Dragon Azteca Jr. or Chavo Guerrero Jr., everyone will fall victim to the same fate: broken bones. He says that in the ring, he doesn't even respect his own mother, for he is Pentagon Dark and he has no fear.
The Worldwide Underground (Johnny Mundo, "The Darewolf" PJ Black, Taya) beat Sexy Star and The Super Friends (Drago, Aerostar and Fenix). Taya is injured during the match.
Mil Muertes is at his altar with Sinestro de la Muerte. Catrina says that Sinestro has said he has sorry, but she then says that he has failed them for the last time. She snaps his neck, breathes in his life essence, breathes it back to Mil Muertes and gives him the kiss of death. She then commands Mil Muertes to do the same thing to Prince Puma.
El Dragon Azteca Jr. beats Chavo Guerrero Jr. in a match with Rey Mysterio Jr. as special guest referee when Chavo gets in Rey's face. After the match, Chavo goes after Rey but eats a 619. Rey and El Dragon Azteca Jr. celebrate after the match.
Black Lotus tells her father as his grave that she has destroyed the man who killed him and that he no longer walks the earth, but her work is not yet done. Before he could take his mask, it was stolen from "us." She is now unleashing the Black Lotus Triad on Pentagon Dark to show him what fear really looks like.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Prince Puma beats Sinestro de la Muerte. During the match, Catrina and Mil Muertes show up, and Puma sends Mil Muertes a message by finishing Sinestro de la Muerte with the Flatliner. After the match, Puma and Mil Muertes brawl, and Catrina has to hold Mil Muertes back.
Cortez Castro enters Dario Cueto's office. Dario Cueto hugs him, and says he just wanted to see how he was doing, and that he is sorry about the loss of Mr. Cisco. He wants to help find the real killer and bring him to justice (even though he was the one who did it). He says that life must go on and so must the show, and asks him to win the next match. Castro, unprepared for the next match, finds out he is facing Pentagon Dark.
Pentagon Dark beats Cortez Castro, then breaks Castro's arm. He then says it doesn't matter who wins between El Dragon Azteca Jr. or Chavo Guerrero Jr., everyone will fall victim to the same fate: broken bones. He says that in the ring, he doesn't even respect his own mother, for he is Pentagon Dark and he has no fear.
The Worldwide Underground (Johnny Mundo, "The Darewolf" PJ Black, Taya) beat Sexy Star and The Super Friends (Drago, Aerostar and Fenix). Taya is injured during the match.
Mil Muertes is at his altar with Sinestro de la Muerte. Catrina says that Sinestro has said he has sorry, but she then says that he has failed them for the last time. She snaps his neck, breathes in his life essence, breathes it back to Mil Muertes and gives him the kiss of death. She then commands Mil Muertes to do the same thing to Prince Puma.
El Dragon Azteca Jr. beats Chavo Guerrero Jr. in a match with Rey Mysterio Jr. as special guest referee when Chavo gets in Rey's face. After the match, Chavo goes after Rey but eats a 619. Rey and El Dragon Azteca Jr. celebrate after the match.
Black Lotus tells her father as his grave that she has destroyed the man who killed him and that he no longer walks the earth, but her work is not yet done. Before he could take his mask, it was stolen from "us." She is now unleashing the Black Lotus Triad on Pentagon Dark to show him what fear really looks like.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Underground Sound - Lucha Underground recap for May 25, 2016
Pentagon Jr., now fully healed, tells Vampiro he's ready. He tells him he's ready to head back to the temple, but he's not ready for "The Monster" Matanza Cueto. At least, not yet...
Joey Ryan attacks Mascarita Sagrada before Famous B can finish introducing the latter.
Joey Ryan beats Mascarita Sagrada after a low blow behind the referee's back - due to a distraction from Famous B - has no effect.
We see Taya beat up a few guys while wearing a dress. She says she needs no improvement, as she sees beauty, grave and power when she looks in the mirror. She and Johnny Mundo agree that she is the perfect woman.
King Cuerno sits at home and says Mil Muertes was king of the jungle, but that jungle was King Cuerno's. King Cuerno says that even kings fall and become another piece in the collection of the true king of the jungle as he speaks to Mil Muertes' unconscious body.
Cage beats Chavo Guerrero Jr. to become the new Lucha Underground Gift of the Gods Champion! After the match, Cage calls out Matanza, saying he wants a Lucha Underground Championship match next week.
Taya and Johnny Mundo have a surprise for "The Darewolf" PJ Black and Jack Evans in the locker room: a downed Fenix and Johnny Mundo replacing Fenix as one-third of their team. Mundo, Black and Evans celebrate by shredding on air guitar after Mundo kicks Fenix in the side of the head to ensure he's down.
Cortez Castro and Joey Ryan rummage around in Dario Cueto's office. Joey Ryan finds stacks of $100 bills...only for he and Castro to be discovered by Mr. Cisco. He threatens to alert Dario Cueto for not inviting him to the cash haul Joey Ryan blows his cover by aiming his pistol, but Cortez Castro gets his hands on Cisco and tells him he's under arrest.
Taya tells ring announcer Melissa Santos that Fenix won't be in tonight's Trios title match, and that Fenix will be replaced by Johnny Mundo.
Johnny Mundo, "The Darewolf" PJ Black and Jack Evans beat Prince Puma, Rey Mysterio Jr. and El Dragon Azteca Jr. to become the new Lucha Underground Trios Champions! This happens after Mundo takes referee Marty Elias out of the equation so his team can hit everyone with low blows and Taya distracts replacement referee Rick Knox so Jack Evans can hit El Dragon Azteca Jr. with a steel chair.
Joey Ryan attacks Mascarita Sagrada before Famous B can finish introducing the latter.
Joey Ryan beats Mascarita Sagrada after a low blow behind the referee's back - due to a distraction from Famous B - has no effect.
We see Taya beat up a few guys while wearing a dress. She says she needs no improvement, as she sees beauty, grave and power when she looks in the mirror. She and Johnny Mundo agree that she is the perfect woman.
King Cuerno sits at home and says Mil Muertes was king of the jungle, but that jungle was King Cuerno's. King Cuerno says that even kings fall and become another piece in the collection of the true king of the jungle as he speaks to Mil Muertes' unconscious body.
Cage beats Chavo Guerrero Jr. to become the new Lucha Underground Gift of the Gods Champion! After the match, Cage calls out Matanza, saying he wants a Lucha Underground Championship match next week.
Taya and Johnny Mundo have a surprise for "The Darewolf" PJ Black and Jack Evans in the locker room: a downed Fenix and Johnny Mundo replacing Fenix as one-third of their team. Mundo, Black and Evans celebrate by shredding on air guitar after Mundo kicks Fenix in the side of the head to ensure he's down.
Cortez Castro and Joey Ryan rummage around in Dario Cueto's office. Joey Ryan finds stacks of $100 bills...only for he and Castro to be discovered by Mr. Cisco. He threatens to alert Dario Cueto for not inviting him to the cash haul Joey Ryan blows his cover by aiming his pistol, but Cortez Castro gets his hands on Cisco and tells him he's under arrest.
Taya tells ring announcer Melissa Santos that Fenix won't be in tonight's Trios title match, and that Fenix will be replaced by Johnny Mundo.
Johnny Mundo, "The Darewolf" PJ Black and Jack Evans beat Prince Puma, Rey Mysterio Jr. and El Dragon Azteca Jr. to become the new Lucha Underground Trios Champions! This happens after Mundo takes referee Marty Elias out of the equation so his team can hit everyone with low blows and Taya distracts replacement referee Rick Knox so Jack Evans can hit El Dragon Azteca Jr. with a steel chair.
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Underground Sound - Lucha Underground recap for May 18, 2016
Cage meets up with Dario Cueto as Dario tries to hide some money. He tells Dario that Chavo Guerrero, Jr. has stolen his ancient Aztec medallion. The Aztec medallion ceremony is about to happen, and if Chavo puts his medallion in the belt, he's in the match. After Cage says he'll have to get through him, Cueto asks Cage to join him in the ring for the medallion ceremony. Cueto announces that the seven-way match for the Gift of the Gods Championship is tonight. Texano, Joey Ryan, El Siniestro de la Muerte (who now appears with a hood), Aerostar, The Mack, Sexy Star and Chavo Guerrero, Jr. show up to place their medallions in the Gift of the Gods Championship belt. When Chavo Guerrero shows up, however, Cueto lets the two of them fight it out, taking the "he'll have to get through me" statement literally. Chavo has a steel chair, but Cage beats him to the punch and gets it back...or so he thinks. The blue pouch has a washer, and the real medallion is in the steel chair, which popped out when he hit Cage with it. Chavo puts the medallion in the belt, and Cage is out of the match, according to Cueto. Cage then hits Chavo with Weapon X.
Famous B interrupts ring announcer Melissa Santos to push his 423-GET-FAME phone number and introduce Mascarita Sagrada before the next match.
Daga beats Kobra Moon, Argenis and Mascarita Sagrada after Kobra Moon lets him win. During the match, Kobra Moon tries to seduce Daga.
Killshot comes face-to-face with Marty "The Moth" Martinez, who says that they have a match tonight and hopes that he's ready for battle. Killshot makes it very clear as he hits Marty for playing around with him that he is. Marty then goes insane as he lies on the ground.
Killshot beats Marty "The Moth" Martinez. Martinez attacks Killshot after the match and becomes overly fascinated by Killshot's dog tags.
Chavo Guerrero Jr. beats Texano, Joey Ryan, El Siniestro de la Muerte, Aerostar, The Mack and Sexy Star to become the Lucha Underground Gift of the Gods Champion after Cage shows up, levels everyone and then lays Chavo on top of Texano. Cage then congratulates Chavo on his win before announcing that Dario Cueto has scheduled Chavo to defend the title next week...against Cage himself.
Vampiro breaks Pentagon Jr., and tells him that only the weak cry out in pain, show their suffering and are afraid. He tells Pentagon not to let the pain control him, and says that the medication he got from the asylum does not control him. He tells Pentagon that "this" is nothing compared to what Matanza Cueto did to him, with "this" being hit in the back with a lead pipe wrapped in barbed wire. The show ends before Vampiro hits Pentagon Jr. with it.
Famous B interrupts ring announcer Melissa Santos to push his 423-GET-FAME phone number and introduce Mascarita Sagrada before the next match.
Daga beats Kobra Moon, Argenis and Mascarita Sagrada after Kobra Moon lets him win. During the match, Kobra Moon tries to seduce Daga.
Killshot comes face-to-face with Marty "The Moth" Martinez, who says that they have a match tonight and hopes that he's ready for battle. Killshot makes it very clear as he hits Marty for playing around with him that he is. Marty then goes insane as he lies on the ground.
Killshot beats Marty "The Moth" Martinez. Martinez attacks Killshot after the match and becomes overly fascinated by Killshot's dog tags.
Chavo Guerrero Jr. beats Texano, Joey Ryan, El Siniestro de la Muerte, Aerostar, The Mack and Sexy Star to become the Lucha Underground Gift of the Gods Champion after Cage shows up, levels everyone and then lays Chavo on top of Texano. Cage then congratulates Chavo on his win before announcing that Dario Cueto has scheduled Chavo to defend the title next week...against Cage himself.
Vampiro breaks Pentagon Jr., and tells him that only the weak cry out in pain, show their suffering and are afraid. He tells Pentagon not to let the pain control him, and says that the medication he got from the asylum does not control him. He tells Pentagon that "this" is nothing compared to what Matanza Cueto did to him, with "this" being hit in the back with a lead pipe wrapped in barbed wire. The show ends before Vampiro hits Pentagon Jr. with it.
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Underground Sound - Lucha Underground recap for March 16, 2016
The episode is dedicated to the memory of Eiji "Hayabusa" Ezaki.
Fenix is in the locker room when Catrina shows up, saying she desires his powers after showing her frustration with trying to bring him down. She says that she sometimes wonders if she made the wrong choice in turning on Fenix to rule over the temple with Mil Muertes. The lights go out. Fenix and Catrina kiss, then says Mil Muertes will destroy him once and for all and he will bring her back from the dead. The lights go out. Catrina is gone. Fenix puts his hands over his head.
Ivelisse, Son of Havoc and Angelico beat The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Siniestro de la Muerte and Terce) to win the Lucha Underground Trios Tag Team Championships despite Catrina's interference and The Disciples of Death using the old bait and switch technique of replacing one guy with another behind the referee's back.
Johnny Mundo runs into Prince Puma as he trains on the punching bag, saying he won't go easy on him at Aztec Warfare like he did last year, and that this is his time and that the temple is not even his world...it's his. Prince Puma takes his anger out on the punching bag, putting his arm straight through it.
Rey Mysterio Jr. chats with El Dragon Azteca. El Dragon Azteca's training is complete, and he has an invitation to Aztec Warfare...as does Rey Mysterio Jr., who says he's not the only one with something to prove. They drink to that with a shot of tequila.
The Crew (Mr. Cisco and Cortez Castro) walk out on Chavo Guerrero Jr. at the beginning of the next match.
Texano beats Chavo Guerrero Jr. in a Bullrope match and takes his own bullrope back from Chavo before hitting him with it.
Mil Muertes takes hing anger out on The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Siniestro de la Muerte and Terce) for losing the Trios titles before he and Catrina head to the ring.
Dario Cueto and Black Lotus wait outside "The Temple" 175 miles from Boyle Heights as Matanza destroys somhind behind the door. Dario decides it's time to head back to the real temple, and unlocks the door containing his brother Matanza. We finally get our first look at Matanza, who looks like an all-black-clad Jason Voorhees soaked in blood.
Fenix beats Mil Muertes to win the Lucha Underground Championship! After the match, Catrina tells Fenix to celebrate while he can, as the title will be on the line again at Aztec Warfare next week. Fenix will go in at #1, while Mil Muertes will go in at #20. She then says that a thousand deaths are coming for everyone.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Fenix is in the locker room when Catrina shows up, saying she desires his powers after showing her frustration with trying to bring him down. She says that she sometimes wonders if she made the wrong choice in turning on Fenix to rule over the temple with Mil Muertes. The lights go out. Fenix and Catrina kiss, then says Mil Muertes will destroy him once and for all and he will bring her back from the dead. The lights go out. Catrina is gone. Fenix puts his hands over his head.
Ivelisse, Son of Havoc and Angelico beat The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Siniestro de la Muerte and Terce) to win the Lucha Underground Trios Tag Team Championships despite Catrina's interference and The Disciples of Death using the old bait and switch technique of replacing one guy with another behind the referee's back.
Johnny Mundo runs into Prince Puma as he trains on the punching bag, saying he won't go easy on him at Aztec Warfare like he did last year, and that this is his time and that the temple is not even his world...it's his. Prince Puma takes his anger out on the punching bag, putting his arm straight through it.
Rey Mysterio Jr. chats with El Dragon Azteca. El Dragon Azteca's training is complete, and he has an invitation to Aztec Warfare...as does Rey Mysterio Jr., who says he's not the only one with something to prove. They drink to that with a shot of tequila.
The Crew (Mr. Cisco and Cortez Castro) walk out on Chavo Guerrero Jr. at the beginning of the next match.
Texano beats Chavo Guerrero Jr. in a Bullrope match and takes his own bullrope back from Chavo before hitting him with it.
Mil Muertes takes hing anger out on The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Siniestro de la Muerte and Terce) for losing the Trios titles before he and Catrina head to the ring.
Dario Cueto and Black Lotus wait outside "The Temple" 175 miles from Boyle Heights as Matanza destroys somhind behind the door. Dario decides it's time to head back to the real temple, and unlocks the door containing his brother Matanza. We finally get our first look at Matanza, who looks like an all-black-clad Jason Voorhees soaked in blood.
Fenix beats Mil Muertes to win the Lucha Underground Championship! After the match, Catrina tells Fenix to celebrate while he can, as the title will be on the line again at Aztec Warfare next week. Fenix will go in at #1, while Mil Muertes will go in at #20. She then says that a thousand deaths are coming for everyone.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Underground Sound - Lucha Underground recap for February 17, 2016
Ivelisse meets Catrina in her office. Catrina tells her she should be lucky she's even walking after the mercy she received from Mil Muertes. Ivelisse then challenges The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Sinestro de la Muerte and Trece) to a rematch for the Trios Championships, but Catrina says no and puts her, Son of Havoc and Angelico in a match against another trios team tonight. Ivelisse vows to take the trios titles back, and when she does, she will exact revenge on Catrina.
Ivelisse, Son of Havoc and Angelico beat Chavo Guerrero Jr. and The Crew (Mr. Cisco and Cortez Castro). After the match, Chavo Guerrero argues with The Crew, then Texano shows up and beats up The Crew as Chavo - his intended target - retreats.
We get a look at Johnny Mundo, who says that he has not been treated like the star that he is as of late, but he stole the show anyway. He says he has made Lucha Underground what it is, and says that he should be Lucha Underground Champion. He plans to make Cage an obsolete machine
In the locker room, Joey Ryan meets with Cortez Castro, and brags about he's a better cop than Castro because he can get the job done. Ryan plans to make short work of his opponent in his Lucha Underground debut, which is coming up next.
Cage beats Joey Ryan in the latter's Lucha Underground debut. After the match, Johnny Mundo attacks Cage from behind only for Cage to fight back.
Rey Mysterio Jr. trains with El Dragon Azteca, and talks about Dario Cueto's mission along the original El Dragon Azteca from 25 years ago: find the descendants of the old gods and unite all seven tribes. However, Dario Cueto got obsessed with the dark side of the legend, and sacrificed many people, including his youngest son Matanza, who now wants to destroy the descendants in order to reign supreme. The two parted ways on a treaty that neither person would ever set foot in the other's domain again. Rey tells him not to go searching for revenge for his mentor, but to perform the impossible: search for the descendants of the seven tribes, unite all the seven tribes and defeat the evil of Matanza and Dario Cueto.
Next week: Cage vs. Johnny Mundo!
Prince Puma beats Pentagon Jr. when Pentagon Jr. goes for an unconventional pin only for Puma to get his shoulders up while Pentagon Jr.'s are down. After the match, Pentagon Jr. attacks the reg, then brawls with Prince Puma only to nearly have his arm broken by Puma. Mil Muertes stands up to watch, as does El Vampiro. Prince Puma spares Pentagon Jr. at the last minute.
A scared Sexy Star has escaped and has made her way to the temple. She runs into The Mack, who asks who hurt her. She tells him "Moth," and The Mack says he'll kill him. Suddenly, Sexy Star says "Not him...her" and points to something behind Mack. It can be implied that this could be Many "The Moth" Martinez' sister. Mack looks back to see someone else but as soon as he turns around, the episode ends.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Ivelisse, Son of Havoc and Angelico beat Chavo Guerrero Jr. and The Crew (Mr. Cisco and Cortez Castro). After the match, Chavo Guerrero argues with The Crew, then Texano shows up and beats up The Crew as Chavo - his intended target - retreats.
We get a look at Johnny Mundo, who says that he has not been treated like the star that he is as of late, but he stole the show anyway. He says he has made Lucha Underground what it is, and says that he should be Lucha Underground Champion. He plans to make Cage an obsolete machine
In the locker room, Joey Ryan meets with Cortez Castro, and brags about he's a better cop than Castro because he can get the job done. Ryan plans to make short work of his opponent in his Lucha Underground debut, which is coming up next.
Cage beats Joey Ryan in the latter's Lucha Underground debut. After the match, Johnny Mundo attacks Cage from behind only for Cage to fight back.
Rey Mysterio Jr. trains with El Dragon Azteca, and talks about Dario Cueto's mission along the original El Dragon Azteca from 25 years ago: find the descendants of the old gods and unite all seven tribes. However, Dario Cueto got obsessed with the dark side of the legend, and sacrificed many people, including his youngest son Matanza, who now wants to destroy the descendants in order to reign supreme. The two parted ways on a treaty that neither person would ever set foot in the other's domain again. Rey tells him not to go searching for revenge for his mentor, but to perform the impossible: search for the descendants of the seven tribes, unite all the seven tribes and defeat the evil of Matanza and Dario Cueto.
Next week: Cage vs. Johnny Mundo!
Prince Puma beats Pentagon Jr. when Pentagon Jr. goes for an unconventional pin only for Puma to get his shoulders up while Pentagon Jr.'s are down. After the match, Pentagon Jr. attacks the reg, then brawls with Prince Puma only to nearly have his arm broken by Puma. Mil Muertes stands up to watch, as does El Vampiro. Prince Puma spares Pentagon Jr. at the last minute.
A scared Sexy Star has escaped and has made her way to the temple. She runs into The Mack, who asks who hurt her. She tells him "Moth," and The Mack says he'll kill him. Suddenly, Sexy Star says "Not him...her" and points to something behind Mack. It can be implied that this could be Many "The Moth" Martinez' sister. Mack looks back to see someone else but as soon as he turns around, the episode ends.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Monday, May 29, 2000
Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for May 29, 2000
Outside of the arena, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair tells his wife Beth and son Reid to stay in the limousine as he enters the arena, but R&B Security storm the limousine and take his wife and Reid away.
Kevin Nash shows up to start tonight's show. Before Nash can say anything, Scott Steiner also shows up with Midajah and Shakira. Nash gives Scott Steiner his thanks for helping him out on Thunder, then says that eight weeks ago, Vince Russo and Eric Bischoff said that they would systematically eliminate The Millionaire's Club, and since then, The Total Package has "a destroyed face," Diamond Dallas Page's personal and professional life is being controlled by Bischoff, Hulk Hogan has a retirement match at The Great American Bash, Vampiro wants to set Sting on fire in thirteen days, and then there is him. He says things didn't come to plan when it came to him for Bischoff and Russo, and also says that Bischoff and Russo did not think that Scott Steiner would be an ally. He says he and Scott Steiner would like to get their hands around Russo's neck, and says that he has a friend in Orlando, Florida by the name of Scott Hall who is getting happier by the day and wants a piece of Russo very badly if his daily phone calls are any indication. Nash tells Russo, Bischoff and The New Blood that the reason The millionaire's Club is full of legends is because they have seen it all, they have heard it all, and most importantly, they have dealt with it all before, and they are still here because they are legend. He then proceeds to show how hard it is to kill a legend by bringing out "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Flair tells Russo that the current situation must have him thinking overtime, and says that what has transpired two weeks ago will not stop him. He tells David Flair to look around, as he is here and he has nobody behind him, and at The Great American Bash, David's wrestling career will come to a quiet end. He says that Russo tried to bury him, but it did not work, and when he dies, "they will bury [him] quick." He then tells Russo that someway, somehow, he will find him and drag his "skinny little New York ass" to the ring tonight and stomp it dry. Nash then tells Flair that he has a present for him. He says that Flair never lost the championship and that he does not feel right holding the championship while not being the rightful champion. He then tells Flair that until he loses it, the WCW World Heavyweight Championship is his, and he gives it to Flair. Suddenly, Jeff Jarrett shows up and asks if he is on the wrong set because all he sees is "a bunch of self-serving women." He then asks if this "patheticness" is what he, Bischoff and Russo have broken them down to, as it is them against the world and he odes not like it one bit. He then announces that as per Vince Russo, Kevin Nash will face Rick Steiner and Tank Abbott in a two-on-one handicap match, and if Scott Steiner gets within five feet of the ring, Scott Steiner and Kevin Nash will be cleaning Russo's toilets next week. Scott Steiner tells Jarrett to tell Russo that talking your way out of problems is "way overrated," and that Jarrett and Russo can come down to the ring right now, bend over and kiss his ass. Jarrett says he is the man with all the stroke here, then tells Flair that he will face him in the ring for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship tonight and take the belt back from him. Flair tells Jarrett that he doesn't have to wrestle anybody, and that he is off tonight. Suddenly, Vince Russo shows up and tells Flair that he warned him what would happen if he showed up tonight, and tells him that he will always stay one step ahead of him. He then brings out David, who brings out his own stepmom Beth and his brother Reid Flair along with R&B Security. Flair, Nash and Scott Steiner rush the ramp and take out R&B Security while Jarrett and Russo flee.
A gasoline tanker trunk is seen pulling up outside of the arena. Vampiro is seen in the driver's seat.
Backstage, David Flair, Jeff Jarrett and Vince Russo hold "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair's wife Beth and younger son Reid hostage, while Ric Flair is backstage looking for them.
It is announced that "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair has been forced to accept Jeff Jarrett's challenge for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship for later tonight.
Before the next match, Disco Inferno proposes that they have a Lumberjack match the biggest guy that The Misfits In Action have to offer. Disco ends up facing Lieutenant Loco.
Lieutenant Loco beats Disco Inferno in a lumberjack match after Major Gunns kicks Rey Mysterio Jr. in the groin. After the match, Tigress checks on Rey Mysterio Jr., then runs into the ring and attacks Major Gunns.
Backstage, Pamela interviews Vampiro. Vampiro says that only the sinners will burn in Hell and that tonight, it does not matter how, when or why, but there will be a fire and it will beon Sting's head. Suddenly, Kronik (Bryan Adams and Bryan Clarke) barge in attacking Horace, then "The Main Event" Chuck Palumbo and "The Perfect One" Shawn Stasiak show up and attack Kronik.
Miss Hancock is seen heading towards the ring backstage.
Miss Hancock shows up. She says that everyone must think she is a stick in the mud, then says that she knows how to let her hair down and have a good time before proceeding to do a striptease. She barely gets started before "Hard Knox" Chris Candido shows up. Backstage, David Flair tells Vince Russo he has to go, then Russo chews out Reid Flair for using the word "damn" in front of him. Back in the arena, Candido says there are about ten to fifteen girls including Miss Hancock who don't like or care about or know a thing about the business, and the one that did tried to make the best out a bad situation last week by making a deal with Miss Hancock. He tells Miss Hancock not to stick her nose in his spotlight next time, or else he will not be so nice. Candido proceeds to grab Miss Hancock by the hair, but David Flair gets in the ring and fights Candido. All of a sudden, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair runs into the ring and fights David. R&B Security show up, but Ric Flair beats them up, as well. David takes the opportunity to get away and take Miss Hancock to the back. Flair manages to get out of the ring and follow David to the back.
Outside of the arena, Kimberly comes out of a white car, and announces that she will only be referred to as "Kimberly" as she is surrounded by reporters and paparazzi.
Donny Osmond and Karl Malone are seen in the crowd.
Before the next match, G.I. Bro says he has gone back to being G.I. Bro, saying that this is who he used to be before he became famous and that this is who he is now. He then says that last week, "The Perfect One" Shawn Stasiak got a beating, but didn't get enough and still wanted more, so he knocked him out with a steel chair. G.I. Bro then challenges Stasiak to a Boot Camp Match at The Great American Bash. G.I. Bro then mentions "The Career Killer" Mike Awesome trying to end his career a few weeks ago, then says Awesome tried to put him out but did not get the job done before calling him - and his ambulance - so he can put Awesome out of the game once and for all. Awesome shows up in an ambulance for the next match.
G.I. Bro beats "The Career Killer" Mike Awesome in an ambulance match. During the match, Diamond Dallas Page shows up and hits Awesome with a steel hair before he and G.I. Bro put Mike Awesome through a table at the side of the stage and toss Awesome into the ambulance to end the match.
Backstage, "The Perfect One" Shawn Stasiak and "The Main Event" Chuck Palumbo are not impressed with G.I. Bro while Miss Elizabeth sits with them. Suddenly, a knock is heard at a nearby door, and a note is passed underneath the door. When Palumbo reads the note, it says "It's 4:19. Got a minute?" Kronik (Bryan Adams and Bryan Clarke) show up and attacks Palumbo and Stasiak. Elizabeth hit Palumbo with a Lex Flexer before escaping. Meanwhile, Bischoff is backstage up with members of The New Blood.
Outside of the arena, Hulk Hogan is seen coming out of a black sports car. The Goldberg monster truck pulls up, as does a newer, sleeker black sports car. Hulk Hogan looks back and sees both cars, then heads towards the arena. When the camera is focused on the cars again, Goldberg is seen near the monster truck and the other sports car.
"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair frantically looks for his family backstage. Meanwhile, David Flair has Miss Hancock held hostage
The newest issue of Sports Illustrated For Kids - featuring wrestlers from WCW - asks if professional wrestling is a sport in this issue's cover story.
Eric Bischoff shows up with The New Blood. Bischoff says that Hulk Hogan does not have the guts to war the red and yellow anywhere, as he would rip it out right off. He says that Hogan has painted himself into a corner and that there is nothing he can do about it, and tells him that he has a parting gift for him: Horace Hogan being the special guest referee for Hulk Hogan vs. Billy Kidman, saying the blood will be on Horace's hands and not his. Suddenly, Hulk Hogan shows up and says the red and yellow will never die and that it will take more than a "piece of shit" like Bischoff to get rid of it. He says that The Great American Bash, he will not only kick Billy Kidman's ass, but he will kick Horace's ass, and then the nightmare will begin for Bischoff when he becomes WCW World Heavyweight Champion by the end of July. Bischoff says it will never happen, but Hogan charges into the ring. At the same time, Goldberg is seen heading into the arena.
We see footage from during the commercial break where Hulk Hogan fights off The New Blood.
Kevin Nash vs. Scott Steiner and Tank Abbott in a 2-on-1 handicap match ends with Goldberg getting into the ring and laying out Rick Steiner. Tank Abbott is seen heading to the back, having already retreated, and Goldberg embraces Nash in the ring before telling Tank Abbott that he has sat at home hearing him run his mouth week after week before saying things are different because he is back. He says that tonight, the slaughter begins, and escape is no option. He then tells Tank Abbott has the balls to show up next week in his backyard of Atlanta, Georgia, his ass is next.
Backstage, Goldberg leaves the arena in the black sports car.
Before the next match, Terry Funk says that Eric Bischoff has a huge surprise for him: a mystery opponent with the WCW Hardcore Championship. Funk says he can bring that opponent on, then tells Bischoff says he will go backstage and put his foot right up his butt. He then finds out that his challenger is Vampiro.
During the match, Vampiro trying to set Terry Funk on fire with his pyrotechnics before beating people up backstage in addition to Terry Funk, then takes the brawl to the tanker truck and tries to douse Funk in gasoline. Stings runs out and fights Vampiro, and as he cuts off the valve for the tanker truck hose, Vampiro grabs a blowtorch. WCW security shows up before he can set the gasoline on fire.
"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair is still looking for his family backstage. Meanwhile, Shane Douglas finds out from Vince Russo that he is in an Asylum Match with Scott Steiner tonight, much to the chagrin of Douglas, who wants no part in such a match until Russo tells him that the match is for the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship.
We see footage of Diamond Dallas Page showing up to his house only to find that everything he owns has been thrown out of his house. He also finds out that the locks have been changed, finds out that Kimberly has kicked him out of his house and that Kimberly has filed a restraining order against him forcing him to stay 500 feet after Kimberly sics two police officers on him.
Backstage, "The Career Killer" Mike Awesome talks with Kimberly about Diamond Dallas Page, trying to figure out anything he should know about facing him at The Great American Bash. Suddenly, "The Main Event" Chuck Palumbo shows up and says he cannot find Miss Elizabeth and tells Kimberly that if she calls Elizabeth out in the ring, he can find her and Kimberly can get some television time. Kimberly agrees, and asks Awesome to come along.
Kimberly, "The Main Event" Chuck Palumbo and "The Career Killer" show up. Kimberly says all of the drama and injustice going on in her life have left her none the worse for wear, then says Miss Elizabeth has gotten on her last nerve. She calls out Miss Elizabeth so they can hash it out, and she is so tired of Miss Elizabeth taking up so much of her time. Miss Elizabeth shows up and tells Kimberly that everyone is sick of her as well as Eric Bischoff and Vince Russo, and asks Kimberly what she wants. Kimberly sics Awesome and Palumbo on her to grab her, which they do, then chews her out for hitting her with a baseball bat last week, then tells her she will show her who is charge. Suddenly, Diamond Dallas Page shows up and fights Palumbo and Awesome, hitting Awesome with the Diamond Cutter. Suddenly, Eric Bischoff shows up with two police officers, who show up to arrest DDP for violating the restraining order that Kimberly filed against him. Palumbo then strikes the police officer with the Lex Flexer before doing the same to DDP. The Total Package then shows up and attacks Palumbo, then leaves with Elizabeth. Awesome then gets back in the ring and takes the boots to DDP, but Karl Malone comes out of the crowd and hits Awesome with a Diamond Cutter before helping DDP to the back.
Backstage, Pamela interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, who tells Jeff Jarrett that he has his World title shot tonight, and says that when he is done with Jarrett, he will find Bischoff and take his family back.
Before the next match, Scott Steiner says he always shows up with his two favorite freaks, because it is no secret that he is a genetic freak in heat. He also says that when he comes out and flaunts it, he knows there are other freaks nationwide watching and reaming about getting up on it. He then says that after tonight's show, he will give women the chance to get erotic at his freak show, and all they have to do is separate their hips and put their ass out so he can make them pass out. He then tells Tank Abbott that he will kick his ass in the Asylum at The Great American Bash, then tells Eric Bischoff that he can put Shane Douglas in the ring so he can kick his ass, too.
Scott Steiner retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Shane Douglas in an Asylum Match.
Sting is seen heading towards the ring backstage, while Hulk Hogan watches on a monitor.
Billy Kidman beats Sting. During the match, Vampiro hits Sting with a blowtorch as Torrie Wilson distracts referee Billy Silverman while Sting has Kidman in the Scorpio Deathlock. After the match, Vampiro and Kidman gang up on Sting, but Hulk Hogan shows up and fights them off. Suddenly Eric Bischoff show up with a steel chair and nails Hogan in the back with the chair, but it has no effect. Hogan is about to hit Bischoff with his chair when The New Blood outnumber and outpower Hogan. They then light a match and put it in a garbage can that has brought out during the attack, and Hogan's shirt - which had been torn off Hogan during the attack - is placed in the can after it is set on fire. As Vampiro pulls Sting towards the flaming trash can, Kronik (Bryan Adams and Bryan Clark) show up and force Bischoff and The New Blood to retreat.
Jeff Jarrett beats "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair to win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship! During the match, Vince Russo shows up with R&B Security, who are holding Beth Flair and Reid Flair hostage. Later on in the match, David Flair tries to get involved with a Statue of Liberty figurine, but Ric takes it away from him and hits him with it. Vince Russo also strikes Ric with a baseball bat during the match prior to Jarrett locking in the Figure Four Leg Lock. Charles Robinson then replaces David Flair as the referee, but he is soon wiped out inadvertently after Jarrett kicks Flair into Robinson after Ric knows Russo off the apron. Russo then puts on Robinson's referee's shirt to replace Robinson, but as Flair puts Russo in the Figure Four Leg Lock, David Flair comes to and hands Jarrett a guitar to smash into Ric Flair's head. This allows Jeff Jarrett to get the win and win the WCW World heavyweight Championship again. After the match, The New Blood and R&B Security celebrate and taunt Ric Flair with his wife and youngest son to end the show.
Kevin Nash shows up to start tonight's show. Before Nash can say anything, Scott Steiner also shows up with Midajah and Shakira. Nash gives Scott Steiner his thanks for helping him out on Thunder, then says that eight weeks ago, Vince Russo and Eric Bischoff said that they would systematically eliminate The Millionaire's Club, and since then, The Total Package has "a destroyed face," Diamond Dallas Page's personal and professional life is being controlled by Bischoff, Hulk Hogan has a retirement match at The Great American Bash, Vampiro wants to set Sting on fire in thirteen days, and then there is him. He says things didn't come to plan when it came to him for Bischoff and Russo, and also says that Bischoff and Russo did not think that Scott Steiner would be an ally. He says he and Scott Steiner would like to get their hands around Russo's neck, and says that he has a friend in Orlando, Florida by the name of Scott Hall who is getting happier by the day and wants a piece of Russo very badly if his daily phone calls are any indication. Nash tells Russo, Bischoff and The New Blood that the reason The millionaire's Club is full of legends is because they have seen it all, they have heard it all, and most importantly, they have dealt with it all before, and they are still here because they are legend. He then proceeds to show how hard it is to kill a legend by bringing out "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Flair tells Russo that the current situation must have him thinking overtime, and says that what has transpired two weeks ago will not stop him. He tells David Flair to look around, as he is here and he has nobody behind him, and at The Great American Bash, David's wrestling career will come to a quiet end. He says that Russo tried to bury him, but it did not work, and when he dies, "they will bury [him] quick." He then tells Russo that someway, somehow, he will find him and drag his "skinny little New York ass" to the ring tonight and stomp it dry. Nash then tells Flair that he has a present for him. He says that Flair never lost the championship and that he does not feel right holding the championship while not being the rightful champion. He then tells Flair that until he loses it, the WCW World Heavyweight Championship is his, and he gives it to Flair. Suddenly, Jeff Jarrett shows up and asks if he is on the wrong set because all he sees is "a bunch of self-serving women." He then asks if this "patheticness" is what he, Bischoff and Russo have broken them down to, as it is them against the world and he odes not like it one bit. He then announces that as per Vince Russo, Kevin Nash will face Rick Steiner and Tank Abbott in a two-on-one handicap match, and if Scott Steiner gets within five feet of the ring, Scott Steiner and Kevin Nash will be cleaning Russo's toilets next week. Scott Steiner tells Jarrett to tell Russo that talking your way out of problems is "way overrated," and that Jarrett and Russo can come down to the ring right now, bend over and kiss his ass. Jarrett says he is the man with all the stroke here, then tells Flair that he will face him in the ring for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship tonight and take the belt back from him. Flair tells Jarrett that he doesn't have to wrestle anybody, and that he is off tonight. Suddenly, Vince Russo shows up and tells Flair that he warned him what would happen if he showed up tonight, and tells him that he will always stay one step ahead of him. He then brings out David, who brings out his own stepmom Beth and his brother Reid Flair along with R&B Security. Flair, Nash and Scott Steiner rush the ramp and take out R&B Security while Jarrett and Russo flee.
A gasoline tanker trunk is seen pulling up outside of the arena. Vampiro is seen in the driver's seat.
Backstage, David Flair, Jeff Jarrett and Vince Russo hold "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair's wife Beth and younger son Reid hostage, while Ric Flair is backstage looking for them.
It is announced that "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair has been forced to accept Jeff Jarrett's challenge for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship for later tonight.
Before the next match, Disco Inferno proposes that they have a Lumberjack match the biggest guy that The Misfits In Action have to offer. Disco ends up facing Lieutenant Loco.
Lieutenant Loco beats Disco Inferno in a lumberjack match after Major Gunns kicks Rey Mysterio Jr. in the groin. After the match, Tigress checks on Rey Mysterio Jr., then runs into the ring and attacks Major Gunns.
Backstage, Pamela interviews Vampiro. Vampiro says that only the sinners will burn in Hell and that tonight, it does not matter how, when or why, but there will be a fire and it will beon Sting's head. Suddenly, Kronik (Bryan Adams and Bryan Clarke) barge in attacking Horace, then "The Main Event" Chuck Palumbo and "The Perfect One" Shawn Stasiak show up and attack Kronik.
Miss Hancock is seen heading towards the ring backstage.
Miss Hancock shows up. She says that everyone must think she is a stick in the mud, then says that she knows how to let her hair down and have a good time before proceeding to do a striptease. She barely gets started before "Hard Knox" Chris Candido shows up. Backstage, David Flair tells Vince Russo he has to go, then Russo chews out Reid Flair for using the word "damn" in front of him. Back in the arena, Candido says there are about ten to fifteen girls including Miss Hancock who don't like or care about or know a thing about the business, and the one that did tried to make the best out a bad situation last week by making a deal with Miss Hancock. He tells Miss Hancock not to stick her nose in his spotlight next time, or else he will not be so nice. Candido proceeds to grab Miss Hancock by the hair, but David Flair gets in the ring and fights Candido. All of a sudden, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair runs into the ring and fights David. R&B Security show up, but Ric Flair beats them up, as well. David takes the opportunity to get away and take Miss Hancock to the back. Flair manages to get out of the ring and follow David to the back.
Outside of the arena, Kimberly comes out of a white car, and announces that she will only be referred to as "Kimberly" as she is surrounded by reporters and paparazzi.
Donny Osmond and Karl Malone are seen in the crowd.
Before the next match, G.I. Bro says he has gone back to being G.I. Bro, saying that this is who he used to be before he became famous and that this is who he is now. He then says that last week, "The Perfect One" Shawn Stasiak got a beating, but didn't get enough and still wanted more, so he knocked him out with a steel chair. G.I. Bro then challenges Stasiak to a Boot Camp Match at The Great American Bash. G.I. Bro then mentions "The Career Killer" Mike Awesome trying to end his career a few weeks ago, then says Awesome tried to put him out but did not get the job done before calling him - and his ambulance - so he can put Awesome out of the game once and for all. Awesome shows up in an ambulance for the next match.
G.I. Bro beats "The Career Killer" Mike Awesome in an ambulance match. During the match, Diamond Dallas Page shows up and hits Awesome with a steel hair before he and G.I. Bro put Mike Awesome through a table at the side of the stage and toss Awesome into the ambulance to end the match.
Backstage, "The Perfect One" Shawn Stasiak and "The Main Event" Chuck Palumbo are not impressed with G.I. Bro while Miss Elizabeth sits with them. Suddenly, a knock is heard at a nearby door, and a note is passed underneath the door. When Palumbo reads the note, it says "It's 4:19. Got a minute?" Kronik (Bryan Adams and Bryan Clarke) show up and attacks Palumbo and Stasiak. Elizabeth hit Palumbo with a Lex Flexer before escaping. Meanwhile, Bischoff is backstage up with members of The New Blood.
Outside of the arena, Hulk Hogan is seen coming out of a black sports car. The Goldberg monster truck pulls up, as does a newer, sleeker black sports car. Hulk Hogan looks back and sees both cars, then heads towards the arena. When the camera is focused on the cars again, Goldberg is seen near the monster truck and the other sports car.
"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair frantically looks for his family backstage. Meanwhile, David Flair has Miss Hancock held hostage
The newest issue of Sports Illustrated For Kids - featuring wrestlers from WCW - asks if professional wrestling is a sport in this issue's cover story.
Eric Bischoff shows up with The New Blood. Bischoff says that Hulk Hogan does not have the guts to war the red and yellow anywhere, as he would rip it out right off. He says that Hogan has painted himself into a corner and that there is nothing he can do about it, and tells him that he has a parting gift for him: Horace Hogan being the special guest referee for Hulk Hogan vs. Billy Kidman, saying the blood will be on Horace's hands and not his. Suddenly, Hulk Hogan shows up and says the red and yellow will never die and that it will take more than a "piece of shit" like Bischoff to get rid of it. He says that The Great American Bash, he will not only kick Billy Kidman's ass, but he will kick Horace's ass, and then the nightmare will begin for Bischoff when he becomes WCW World Heavyweight Champion by the end of July. Bischoff says it will never happen, but Hogan charges into the ring. At the same time, Goldberg is seen heading into the arena.
We see footage from during the commercial break where Hulk Hogan fights off The New Blood.
Kevin Nash vs. Scott Steiner and Tank Abbott in a 2-on-1 handicap match ends with Goldberg getting into the ring and laying out Rick Steiner. Tank Abbott is seen heading to the back, having already retreated, and Goldberg embraces Nash in the ring before telling Tank Abbott that he has sat at home hearing him run his mouth week after week before saying things are different because he is back. He says that tonight, the slaughter begins, and escape is no option. He then tells Tank Abbott has the balls to show up next week in his backyard of Atlanta, Georgia, his ass is next.
Backstage, Goldberg leaves the arena in the black sports car.
Before the next match, Terry Funk says that Eric Bischoff has a huge surprise for him: a mystery opponent with the WCW Hardcore Championship. Funk says he can bring that opponent on, then tells Bischoff says he will go backstage and put his foot right up his butt. He then finds out that his challenger is Vampiro.
During the match, Vampiro trying to set Terry Funk on fire with his pyrotechnics before beating people up backstage in addition to Terry Funk, then takes the brawl to the tanker truck and tries to douse Funk in gasoline. Stings runs out and fights Vampiro, and as he cuts off the valve for the tanker truck hose, Vampiro grabs a blowtorch. WCW security shows up before he can set the gasoline on fire.
"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair is still looking for his family backstage. Meanwhile, Shane Douglas finds out from Vince Russo that he is in an Asylum Match with Scott Steiner tonight, much to the chagrin of Douglas, who wants no part in such a match until Russo tells him that the match is for the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship.
We see footage of Diamond Dallas Page showing up to his house only to find that everything he owns has been thrown out of his house. He also finds out that the locks have been changed, finds out that Kimberly has kicked him out of his house and that Kimberly has filed a restraining order against him forcing him to stay 500 feet after Kimberly sics two police officers on him.
Backstage, "The Career Killer" Mike Awesome talks with Kimberly about Diamond Dallas Page, trying to figure out anything he should know about facing him at The Great American Bash. Suddenly, "The Main Event" Chuck Palumbo shows up and says he cannot find Miss Elizabeth and tells Kimberly that if she calls Elizabeth out in the ring, he can find her and Kimberly can get some television time. Kimberly agrees, and asks Awesome to come along.
Kimberly, "The Main Event" Chuck Palumbo and "The Career Killer" show up. Kimberly says all of the drama and injustice going on in her life have left her none the worse for wear, then says Miss Elizabeth has gotten on her last nerve. She calls out Miss Elizabeth so they can hash it out, and she is so tired of Miss Elizabeth taking up so much of her time. Miss Elizabeth shows up and tells Kimberly that everyone is sick of her as well as Eric Bischoff and Vince Russo, and asks Kimberly what she wants. Kimberly sics Awesome and Palumbo on her to grab her, which they do, then chews her out for hitting her with a baseball bat last week, then tells her she will show her who is charge. Suddenly, Diamond Dallas Page shows up and fights Palumbo and Awesome, hitting Awesome with the Diamond Cutter. Suddenly, Eric Bischoff shows up with two police officers, who show up to arrest DDP for violating the restraining order that Kimberly filed against him. Palumbo then strikes the police officer with the Lex Flexer before doing the same to DDP. The Total Package then shows up and attacks Palumbo, then leaves with Elizabeth. Awesome then gets back in the ring and takes the boots to DDP, but Karl Malone comes out of the crowd and hits Awesome with a Diamond Cutter before helping DDP to the back.
Backstage, Pamela interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, who tells Jeff Jarrett that he has his World title shot tonight, and says that when he is done with Jarrett, he will find Bischoff and take his family back.
Before the next match, Scott Steiner says he always shows up with his two favorite freaks, because it is no secret that he is a genetic freak in heat. He also says that when he comes out and flaunts it, he knows there are other freaks nationwide watching and reaming about getting up on it. He then says that after tonight's show, he will give women the chance to get erotic at his freak show, and all they have to do is separate their hips and put their ass out so he can make them pass out. He then tells Tank Abbott that he will kick his ass in the Asylum at The Great American Bash, then tells Eric Bischoff that he can put Shane Douglas in the ring so he can kick his ass, too.
Scott Steiner retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Shane Douglas in an Asylum Match.
Sting is seen heading towards the ring backstage, while Hulk Hogan watches on a monitor.
Billy Kidman beats Sting. During the match, Vampiro hits Sting with a blowtorch as Torrie Wilson distracts referee Billy Silverman while Sting has Kidman in the Scorpio Deathlock. After the match, Vampiro and Kidman gang up on Sting, but Hulk Hogan shows up and fights them off. Suddenly Eric Bischoff show up with a steel chair and nails Hogan in the back with the chair, but it has no effect. Hogan is about to hit Bischoff with his chair when The New Blood outnumber and outpower Hogan. They then light a match and put it in a garbage can that has brought out during the attack, and Hogan's shirt - which had been torn off Hogan during the attack - is placed in the can after it is set on fire. As Vampiro pulls Sting towards the flaming trash can, Kronik (Bryan Adams and Bryan Clark) show up and force Bischoff and The New Blood to retreat.
Jeff Jarrett beats "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair to win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship! During the match, Vince Russo shows up with R&B Security, who are holding Beth Flair and Reid Flair hostage. Later on in the match, David Flair tries to get involved with a Statue of Liberty figurine, but Ric takes it away from him and hits him with it. Vince Russo also strikes Ric with a baseball bat during the match prior to Jarrett locking in the Figure Four Leg Lock. Charles Robinson then replaces David Flair as the referee, but he is soon wiped out inadvertently after Jarrett kicks Flair into Robinson after Ric knows Russo off the apron. Russo then puts on Robinson's referee's shirt to replace Robinson, but as Flair puts Russo in the Figure Four Leg Lock, David Flair comes to and hands Jarrett a guitar to smash into Ric Flair's head. This allows Jeff Jarrett to get the win and win the WCW World heavyweight Championship again. After the match, The New Blood and R&B Security celebrate and taunt Ric Flair with his wife and youngest son to end the show.
Monday, June 8, 1998
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.
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.
Thursday, May 21, 1998
Thunderstruck - Thunder recap for May 21, 1998
Tony Schiavone interviews The Giant in the ring to start tonight's show. The Giant shows up with both title belts of the WCW World Tag Team Championships, and says he and Sting had a little disagreement and that he got carried away when he spat in his face. He says Sting did not fully understand the question that he was imposing, and says that Sting is "under the weather" and is not here. He says that he and Sting are fine and that Sting made the right decision, saying he is "nWo all the way." All of a sudden, Lex Luger shows up as Schiavone says that Sting's actions on Monday night seemed to prove otherwise, and says that it is a funny thing to hear what is coming out of The Giant's mouth and that security - which has shown up along with referees and some wrestlers from the locker room - is not necessary. He says that he has talked to Sting personally and says everything The Giant is saying is a total, unadulterated lie. Luger says he and a lot of fans doubted Sting once, and that he is not going down that road again. He says that if The Giant wants to be part of the nWo, that is fine, but now that he has attacked Sting and lied his ass off, he is now challenging him to a match later on tonight. The Giant says that is fine, and he gives Luger the same choice he gave Sting, saying he can make the right choice or the wrong choice, given that they have been tag team partners and champions together. When asked if he wants to join the nWo, Luger says his answer is the same as Sting's, and he spits in The Giant's face before getting off the apron. Referees and wrestlers get in the ring to keep The Giant from charging at Luger, and the wrestlers that get in the ring - all cruiserweights - are easily fended off by The Giant. He says that if Lex Luger wants some of him, he's got some.
Ernest "The Cat" Miller beats Yuji Nagata despite physical involvement by Sonny Onoo.
This week on WCW Saturday Night: The Giant! Konnan!
Before the next match, Chris Jericho shows up with a sign saying "Conspiracy Victim" and a clipboard. He says that the footage of him throwing a temper tantrum after Slamboree was "propaganda" and that it will never happen again, then says that he is the victim of a conspiracy so large that it is as big as the 1918 Chicago "Black Sox," the Roswell Incident and the John F. Kennedy assassination and has robbed him of the WCW Cruiserweight Championship. He says this conspiracy has been perpetrated by "the snake oil salesmen" in the WCW office and the locker room, and demands that WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon face him in the ring right now. Dillon shows up soon after He goes on to call Dillon "a twisted old fruit" and reads the evidence of a conspiracy against him in the form of the list of participants in the Cruiserweight Championship battle royal, which does not include Dean Malenko. Jericho says that there was no way he should have lost to Dean Malenko and that the battle royal was "fixed," and says he will not stop hounding Dillon until he finally faces him and gives him and Jerichoholics what they want: Jericho as Cruiserweight Champion again.
Chris Jericho beats Super Calo with the Lion Tamer.
Raven shows up with riot police. He says that Saturn implied at Slamboree that he no longer needed him and that he wanted to be on his own. He says their friendship was more important than his selfish desire to be United States Champion. He then asks Saturn who took his collect calls when he was in detention homes and got him his jobs in Extreme Championship Wrestling and WCW as Saturn shows up, and says he did. He tells Saturn that he thought their friendship was important and that Saturn was loyal. Saturn says his loyalty is not at question; rather, it is Raven's being drunk with power, as he is not a mindless zombie that follows the guru and he has never been a member of Raven's Flock. Instead, he is his friend, and their relationship is 50/50. He tells Raven that if their friendship is to continue, Raven will not boss him around again. Raven says Saturn was right and that he is wrong and he is sorry. Saturn leaves, then Raven says he knows Mortis is in the building wearing a rainbow wig and a "horrible" disguise, and calls him out for a one-on-one match. Mortis, carrying his mask with him, shows up from out of the stage and heads down the ramp to the ring. Raven then sics the riot police on him, then a fan jumps the barricade and hits a reverse Russian leg sweep on Raven before running to the back. The announce table is confused as to who was Mortis.
Fit Finley retains the WCW World Television Championship against Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart.
Tony Schiavone announces that the WCW Executive Committee has named a #1 contender for the WCW World Television Championship: Booker T. Schiavone is about to interview Booker T when "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit shows up instead, wanting to talk to whoever it was who made the final decision on this. Booker T then shows up and says he respect Benoit a lot, but he is not scared of him. He says that the committee have made their decision and he can live with it, and says they have had their battles, that it is over and done with, and now it is his turn. Benoit tells Booker T that he is the #1 contender and that he will get what he deserves. Benoit almost leaves, then blindsides Booker T as soon as he turns his back. Stevie Ray then shows up, telling Booker to get up before asking him what is wrong with him, saying he needs to remember where he is and not to lay down for Benoit as he tells Booker to fight him. He then tells Booker T to head back to the back and show what kind of man he is.
"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan beats Brian Adams by disqualification after Biel tossing referee Charles Robinson across the ring for grabbing him by the hear to break a hold performed by Adams on the ropes. After the match, Adams goes for a big boot on Hacksaw, but inadvertently kicks Vincent off the ring apron before being slammed onto the mat by Duggan. Vincent then gives Duggan's 2x4 to Adams, who swings it at Charles Robinson and misses before Duggan clotheslines it out of Adams' hands.
Saturn beats Hammer after Raven hits Hammer with an Evenflow DDT as Reese distracts referee Mark Curtis on the ring apron. Saturn tells Raven he does not need his help, but Raven says he does.
Rick Rude shows up, then introduces Curt Hennig as the next WCW United States Heavyweight Champion. Rude then says people have been asking him which side of the nWo he is on, and says he is true blue and a friend until the end, and says he and Hennig live by the buddy system and have each other's backs. He then says that the only colors they will be wearing are black and blue. Hennig says Goldberg and his undefeated streak is what is really bothering him, and calls him "the biggest mark [he has] ever seen in his life." He says that if he wants to put his undefeated streak on the line against him, he can put a blemish on it right now. Rick Rude then gives Goldberg ten seconds to get in the ring, but Hennig says he has a better idea. He challenges Goldberg to a match for the United States title at The Great American Bash, where he says that Goldberg will run into an iceberg from Minnesota and sink to the bottom, never to see light again. Rick Rude then tells Goldberg "United we stand...secluded, you fall."
Horace beats Juventud Guerrera after Reese hits Juventud with a choke bomb behind the referee's back.
Tony Schiavone nearly gets hit in the head with a drink on the commentary table.
"Macho Man" Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth show up. Savage said that at Slamboree, he promised the tag team match from Hell and says that it would have been completely insane. He brags that he would go to Hell and make a deal with the devil to get Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan together in the ring and make "Rowdy" Roddy Piper his tag team partner. He admits that both he and Piper hate each other and that they both hate Bret even more than that, and tells Piper that he can count on him and that he thinks he can count on Piper. He then says that if Piper wants a piece of him afterwards, that works for him, because last Monday's apology that he did not give him was very weak. He says that if Piper is not man enough to apologize to him, then he is man enough to beat an apology out of Piper. Savage says he wants Piper fired up for that tag team battle, and after they beat Hart and Hogan, he will beat up Piper. Savage says he doesn't know what an icon is, but he knows what the madness is, and is Piper is brave enough to tag team with him, then they can go at it afterwards.
We hear from Eddie Guerrero, Chavo Guerrero Jr. and their mother. Eddie butts in, saying that his mother is proud of what he is doing with Chavo, but Chavo and mother say otherwise.
Before the next match, Eddie Guerrero tells Chavo Guerrero Jr. that the family is a bit confused as to what is going on as of late, but Chavo Guerrero Jr. gets himself fired up for his own match and tells Eddie to get out, much to Eddie's own confusion.
Dean Malenko retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Chavo Guerrero Jr. with the Texas Cloverleaf. After the match, Eddie dares Chavo to hit him after hitting him with his towel. Chavo rears back to hit him, then kisses him instead before slapping Eddie in the face, much to the surprise of Eddie.
Lex Luger beats The Giant by disqualification. During the match, a fan tries to get into the ring but is quickly caught by WCW security. Later on in the match, Sting shows up wearing an nWo shirt, but it is the fake nWo Sting and not the real one. He and The Giant stomp Luger while The Giant drapes an nWo shirt on Luger to end the show.
Ernest "The Cat" Miller beats Yuji Nagata despite physical involvement by Sonny Onoo.
This week on WCW Saturday Night: The Giant! Konnan!
Before the next match, Chris Jericho shows up with a sign saying "Conspiracy Victim" and a clipboard. He says that the footage of him throwing a temper tantrum after Slamboree was "propaganda" and that it will never happen again, then says that he is the victim of a conspiracy so large that it is as big as the 1918 Chicago "Black Sox," the Roswell Incident and the John F. Kennedy assassination and has robbed him of the WCW Cruiserweight Championship. He says this conspiracy has been perpetrated by "the snake oil salesmen" in the WCW office and the locker room, and demands that WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon face him in the ring right now. Dillon shows up soon after He goes on to call Dillon "a twisted old fruit" and reads the evidence of a conspiracy against him in the form of the list of participants in the Cruiserweight Championship battle royal, which does not include Dean Malenko. Jericho says that there was no way he should have lost to Dean Malenko and that the battle royal was "fixed," and says he will not stop hounding Dillon until he finally faces him and gives him and Jerichoholics what they want: Jericho as Cruiserweight Champion again.
Chris Jericho beats Super Calo with the Lion Tamer.
Raven shows up with riot police. He says that Saturn implied at Slamboree that he no longer needed him and that he wanted to be on his own. He says their friendship was more important than his selfish desire to be United States Champion. He then asks Saturn who took his collect calls when he was in detention homes and got him his jobs in Extreme Championship Wrestling and WCW as Saturn shows up, and says he did. He tells Saturn that he thought their friendship was important and that Saturn was loyal. Saturn says his loyalty is not at question; rather, it is Raven's being drunk with power, as he is not a mindless zombie that follows the guru and he has never been a member of Raven's Flock. Instead, he is his friend, and their relationship is 50/50. He tells Raven that if their friendship is to continue, Raven will not boss him around again. Raven says Saturn was right and that he is wrong and he is sorry. Saturn leaves, then Raven says he knows Mortis is in the building wearing a rainbow wig and a "horrible" disguise, and calls him out for a one-on-one match. Mortis, carrying his mask with him, shows up from out of the stage and heads down the ramp to the ring. Raven then sics the riot police on him, then a fan jumps the barricade and hits a reverse Russian leg sweep on Raven before running to the back. The announce table is confused as to who was Mortis.
Fit Finley retains the WCW World Television Championship against Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart.
Tony Schiavone announces that the WCW Executive Committee has named a #1 contender for the WCW World Television Championship: Booker T. Schiavone is about to interview Booker T when "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit shows up instead, wanting to talk to whoever it was who made the final decision on this. Booker T then shows up and says he respect Benoit a lot, but he is not scared of him. He says that the committee have made their decision and he can live with it, and says they have had their battles, that it is over and done with, and now it is his turn. Benoit tells Booker T that he is the #1 contender and that he will get what he deserves. Benoit almost leaves, then blindsides Booker T as soon as he turns his back. Stevie Ray then shows up, telling Booker to get up before asking him what is wrong with him, saying he needs to remember where he is and not to lay down for Benoit as he tells Booker to fight him. He then tells Booker T to head back to the back and show what kind of man he is.
"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan beats Brian Adams by disqualification after Biel tossing referee Charles Robinson across the ring for grabbing him by the hear to break a hold performed by Adams on the ropes. After the match, Adams goes for a big boot on Hacksaw, but inadvertently kicks Vincent off the ring apron before being slammed onto the mat by Duggan. Vincent then gives Duggan's 2x4 to Adams, who swings it at Charles Robinson and misses before Duggan clotheslines it out of Adams' hands.
Saturn beats Hammer after Raven hits Hammer with an Evenflow DDT as Reese distracts referee Mark Curtis on the ring apron. Saturn tells Raven he does not need his help, but Raven says he does.
Rick Rude shows up, then introduces Curt Hennig as the next WCW United States Heavyweight Champion. Rude then says people have been asking him which side of the nWo he is on, and says he is true blue and a friend until the end, and says he and Hennig live by the buddy system and have each other's backs. He then says that the only colors they will be wearing are black and blue. Hennig says Goldberg and his undefeated streak is what is really bothering him, and calls him "the biggest mark [he has] ever seen in his life." He says that if he wants to put his undefeated streak on the line against him, he can put a blemish on it right now. Rick Rude then gives Goldberg ten seconds to get in the ring, but Hennig says he has a better idea. He challenges Goldberg to a match for the United States title at The Great American Bash, where he says that Goldberg will run into an iceberg from Minnesota and sink to the bottom, never to see light again. Rick Rude then tells Goldberg "United we stand...secluded, you fall."
Horace beats Juventud Guerrera after Reese hits Juventud with a choke bomb behind the referee's back.
Tony Schiavone nearly gets hit in the head with a drink on the commentary table.
"Macho Man" Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth show up. Savage said that at Slamboree, he promised the tag team match from Hell and says that it would have been completely insane. He brags that he would go to Hell and make a deal with the devil to get Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan together in the ring and make "Rowdy" Roddy Piper his tag team partner. He admits that both he and Piper hate each other and that they both hate Bret even more than that, and tells Piper that he can count on him and that he thinks he can count on Piper. He then says that if Piper wants a piece of him afterwards, that works for him, because last Monday's apology that he did not give him was very weak. He says that if Piper is not man enough to apologize to him, then he is man enough to beat an apology out of Piper. Savage says he wants Piper fired up for that tag team battle, and after they beat Hart and Hogan, he will beat up Piper. Savage says he doesn't know what an icon is, but he knows what the madness is, and is Piper is brave enough to tag team with him, then they can go at it afterwards.
We hear from Eddie Guerrero, Chavo Guerrero Jr. and their mother. Eddie butts in, saying that his mother is proud of what he is doing with Chavo, but Chavo and mother say otherwise.
Before the next match, Eddie Guerrero tells Chavo Guerrero Jr. that the family is a bit confused as to what is going on as of late, but Chavo Guerrero Jr. gets himself fired up for his own match and tells Eddie to get out, much to Eddie's own confusion.
Dean Malenko retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Chavo Guerrero Jr. with the Texas Cloverleaf. After the match, Eddie dares Chavo to hit him after hitting him with his towel. Chavo rears back to hit him, then kisses him instead before slapping Eddie in the face, much to the surprise of Eddie.
Lex Luger beats The Giant by disqualification. During the match, a fan tries to get into the ring but is quickly caught by WCW security. Later on in the match, Sting shows up wearing an nWo shirt, but it is the fake nWo Sting and not the real one. He and The Giant stomp Luger while The Giant drapes an nWo shirt on Luger to end the show.
Thursday, May 14, 1998
Thunderstruck - Thunder recap for May 14, 1998
We hear from Mando Guerrero, Eddie Guerrero's brother and Chavo Guerrero Jr.'s uncle, who says that Eddie and Chavo grew up together and that Eddie is currently leading the third generation of Guerreros. He feels Eddie is going to town on Chavo, and that this bet is dividing the Guerrero family. He cannot understand why Eddie is keeping Chavo under his shadow, especially since the family loves the sport, and says that Eddie is going about this the wrong way. Mando says he is trying to accept what is happening, but he cannot.
Before the next match, Eddie Guerrero says that the Guerrero family is distraught and want him to be more lenient to Chavo Guerrero Jr. He says that he has done just that and hand-picked a suitable opponent for Chavo who is about the same height and weight: Reese, who is clearly taller and heavier than Chavo. Eddie begs Chavo not to embarrass the Guerrero family, and to do his best and show what he can do. He also tells him that what happened Monday night will not happen again.
Reese quickly beats Chavo Guerrero Jr. After the match, Eddie Guerrero smacks Chavo with his towel and chews him out as Ultimo Dragon heads to the ring, and Chavo inadvertently shoves Eddie into Ultimo Dragon, who puts Eddie in the Dragon Sleeper. Chavo walks away, and referees show up to try to get Ultimo Dragon to break the hold.
This Saturday night on WCW Saturday Night: "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan! Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. Fit Finley! Yuji Nagata vs. Goldberg!
Raven shows up with four riot control officers. Raven says he is sick and tired of hearing about Diamond Dallas Page, and informs DDP that he is not Wyatt Earp, this is not Dodge City and he is not some outlaw he can "backjump and string up like Josie Wales." He tells DDP that if he wants to bring his noose and fight, then he has left Raven's Flock in the back so they can go one-on-one. He continues to call out DDP, and DDP shows up from out of the crows with a bullrope around his neck. The riot control officers move into place, but DDP leaps over them and onto Raven. The riot squad then attack DDP and hold him so that Raven can hit DDP with an Evenflow DDT. Raven then ties the bullrope around DDP's neck and sends him over the top rope in an attempt to hang him.
It is announced that Goldberg is in a Gauntlet Match against Raven's Flock at Slamboree, and if he cannot win the Gauntlet Match, the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship will be awarded back to Raven.
Despite interference by Ronnie Rage, Fit Finley retains the WCW World Television Championship against Kenny Kaos.
Goldberg beats Sick Boy. After the match, Riggs tries to attack Goldberg from behind, but Goldberg makes quick work of him and the rest of Raven's Flock thinks twice before going after Goldberg.
Before the next match, Kidman gives "Gentleman" Chris Adams a choice between losing to the Rings of Saturn or the Death Valley Driver. Suddenly, Van Hammer tries to get in the ring only to be stopped by WCW security and pushed back to the back, and Kidman and Saturn decide that Adams will lose to the Death Valley Driver.
Saturn beats "Gentleman" Chris Adams.
"The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Ronnie Rage with the Crippler Crossface.
Eric Bischoff shows up. Bischoff talks about his challenge to WWF owner Vince McMahon from last Monday night, as well as McMahon whining about being invited to where Bischoff is. Bischoff then says he just got a letter from McMahon's attorney Jerry McDivett of Kirpatrick & Lockhart, which he reads. The letter states that McMahon will not be appearing at Slamboree and that Bischoff has no authority to suggest that he will do so. It also states that McMahon is one of Titan Sports' leading television personalities and is responsible for some of its highest ratings ever. Nevertheless, Bischoff says the invitation is still open and that security will be looking for Vince McMahon outside of the venue, ready to take him to his dressing room should he show up, even though Bischoff says Vince doesn't "have the guts" and that Vince's attorney has stated that he will not be here.
Before the next match, Kevin Nash does not show up with Scott Hall. Nash says Eric Bischoff and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan will not allow Hall to be on live television, but they cannot stop Hall from being at Slamboree on Sunday. He then asks if he is looking incredibly sexy tonight, and says he is like Brad Pitt except with a lot more meat on his bones before bringing out "a confidant of The Wolfpac:" "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes. Dusty says that Bischoff and Hogan are attempting to crack the Wolfpac and that Hall will be at Slamboree. As for tonight, he will stand in counsel with Kevin Nash.
Kevin Nash beats Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock) after "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes makes himself part of the match, beating up Johnny Grunge outside of the ring after dragging him out of the ring while Nash hits Rocco Rock with a Jackknife Power Bomb, then hitting Rocco Rock with an elbow drop.
"Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. Sting ends with Bret "The Hit Man" Hart getting into the ring with a steel chair. Savage takes out Bret Hart, but when he goes for a top rope elbow drop, The Giant runs in and catches Savage. Kevin Nash makes his way into the ring and hits The Giant with a steel chair, but Sting takes a steel chair and smacks it into Nash's back. The Giant then grabs a microphone and says that Sting probably wants to know what he is doing, and says he has made a decision to walk in as partners at Slamboree. He then says that if they win the tag team titles, then Sting will have to make a decision. The Giant then pulls out a black-and-white nWo shirt and hands it to Sting, and Sting looks at the shirt before looking at The Giant, who leaves the ring as Lex Luger gets on the apron to talk to Sting in an attempt to reason with him.
Before the next match, Eddie Guerrero says that the Guerrero family is distraught and want him to be more lenient to Chavo Guerrero Jr. He says that he has done just that and hand-picked a suitable opponent for Chavo who is about the same height and weight: Reese, who is clearly taller and heavier than Chavo. Eddie begs Chavo not to embarrass the Guerrero family, and to do his best and show what he can do. He also tells him that what happened Monday night will not happen again.
Reese quickly beats Chavo Guerrero Jr. After the match, Eddie Guerrero smacks Chavo with his towel and chews him out as Ultimo Dragon heads to the ring, and Chavo inadvertently shoves Eddie into Ultimo Dragon, who puts Eddie in the Dragon Sleeper. Chavo walks away, and referees show up to try to get Ultimo Dragon to break the hold.
This Saturday night on WCW Saturday Night: "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan! Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. Fit Finley! Yuji Nagata vs. Goldberg!
Raven shows up with four riot control officers. Raven says he is sick and tired of hearing about Diamond Dallas Page, and informs DDP that he is not Wyatt Earp, this is not Dodge City and he is not some outlaw he can "backjump and string up like Josie Wales." He tells DDP that if he wants to bring his noose and fight, then he has left Raven's Flock in the back so they can go one-on-one. He continues to call out DDP, and DDP shows up from out of the crows with a bullrope around his neck. The riot control officers move into place, but DDP leaps over them and onto Raven. The riot squad then attack DDP and hold him so that Raven can hit DDP with an Evenflow DDT. Raven then ties the bullrope around DDP's neck and sends him over the top rope in an attempt to hang him.
It is announced that Goldberg is in a Gauntlet Match against Raven's Flock at Slamboree, and if he cannot win the Gauntlet Match, the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship will be awarded back to Raven.
Despite interference by Ronnie Rage, Fit Finley retains the WCW World Television Championship against Kenny Kaos.
Goldberg beats Sick Boy. After the match, Riggs tries to attack Goldberg from behind, but Goldberg makes quick work of him and the rest of Raven's Flock thinks twice before going after Goldberg.
Before the next match, Kidman gives "Gentleman" Chris Adams a choice between losing to the Rings of Saturn or the Death Valley Driver. Suddenly, Van Hammer tries to get in the ring only to be stopped by WCW security and pushed back to the back, and Kidman and Saturn decide that Adams will lose to the Death Valley Driver.
Saturn beats "Gentleman" Chris Adams.
"The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Ronnie Rage with the Crippler Crossface.
Eric Bischoff shows up. Bischoff talks about his challenge to WWF owner Vince McMahon from last Monday night, as well as McMahon whining about being invited to where Bischoff is. Bischoff then says he just got a letter from McMahon's attorney Jerry McDivett of Kirpatrick & Lockhart, which he reads. The letter states that McMahon will not be appearing at Slamboree and that Bischoff has no authority to suggest that he will do so. It also states that McMahon is one of Titan Sports' leading television personalities and is responsible for some of its highest ratings ever. Nevertheless, Bischoff says the invitation is still open and that security will be looking for Vince McMahon outside of the venue, ready to take him to his dressing room should he show up, even though Bischoff says Vince doesn't "have the guts" and that Vince's attorney has stated that he will not be here.
Before the next match, Kevin Nash does not show up with Scott Hall. Nash says Eric Bischoff and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan will not allow Hall to be on live television, but they cannot stop Hall from being at Slamboree on Sunday. He then asks if he is looking incredibly sexy tonight, and says he is like Brad Pitt except with a lot more meat on his bones before bringing out "a confidant of The Wolfpac:" "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes. Dusty says that Bischoff and Hogan are attempting to crack the Wolfpac and that Hall will be at Slamboree. As for tonight, he will stand in counsel with Kevin Nash.
Kevin Nash beats Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock) after "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes makes himself part of the match, beating up Johnny Grunge outside of the ring after dragging him out of the ring while Nash hits Rocco Rock with a Jackknife Power Bomb, then hitting Rocco Rock with an elbow drop.
"Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. Sting ends with Bret "The Hit Man" Hart getting into the ring with a steel chair. Savage takes out Bret Hart, but when he goes for a top rope elbow drop, The Giant runs in and catches Savage. Kevin Nash makes his way into the ring and hits The Giant with a steel chair, but Sting takes a steel chair and smacks it into Nash's back. The Giant then grabs a microphone and says that Sting probably wants to know what he is doing, and says he has made a decision to walk in as partners at Slamboree. He then says that if they win the tag team titles, then Sting will have to make a decision. The Giant then pulls out a black-and-white nWo shirt and hands it to Sting, and Sting looks at the shirt before looking at The Giant, who leaves the ring as Lex Luger gets on the apron to talk to Sting in an attempt to reason with him.
Monday, April 27, 1998
Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for April 27/28, 1998 (Combined Edition)
This week's Nitro spanned over three hours in two nights - Monday and Tuesday - due to the NBA Playoffs. Here are the combined results.
The show - which is a special one-hour edition due to the NBA Playoffs - starts with a performance by The Nitro Girls. As the Nitro Girls are jumping rope, Alex Wright - who hasn't been seen in months - shows up and starts dancing before WCW security pushes him to the back.
Kevin Nash and "Macho Man" Randy Savage show up. Nash talks about how Sting showed up wanting a tag match with him and Scott Hall, and Nash says he ran into Hall two night's ago at Trader Vic's with perfect hair and a pina colada in his hand. Nash tells Sting that if he wants the tag titles, he'd better come and get them. He then focuses on the current state of the nWo, saying that "The Wolfpack" is expanding, and that Savage is its newest member. He then address "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, saying Savage has a surprise for him. As for Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, if he's going to hit him in the belt, he'll take whatever's left of Bret after Savage is done with him. Savage tells Bret that the ends justify the means, and that he is in a lot of trouble he won't be able to get out of. Savage reveals that Hogan is not in the building right now. Nash tells Hogan they promised him a surprise, and tells him this is the first of many defections, and brings out yet another defector: Konnan, who calls it an honor to be next to "Big Sexy, The Giant Killer" while proclaiming Savage to be "a classic, just like Coca-Cola and Corvettes." He tells Hogan he doesn't want any of the Wolfpack, and that they're thinking about him.
We get a special look at Juventud Guerrera. He tells his name means "Young Warrior," and that his father, also a professional wrestler, gave him that name. Juvi says he is Azteca, and that his Aztec culture is very important to culture, hence the "never surrender" motto. He says Chris Jericho may have taken his match, but he will never take his pride.
Before the next match, Chris Jericho welcomes the fans to "WCW Monday Jericho." He thanks Juventud Guerrera, saying that since he has beaten him for his mask, he has left him as a shell of his former self, especially when he had him in the Lion Tamer. He has also arranged an exclusive interview with Dean Malenko (or a portrait of him), asking him what it's like to be the #2 wrestler in the world before congratulating him on being the new fry cook at Harry's Burgers in Tampa, Florida. He also asks him what it's like to be a quitter after he beat him, and says Malenko can live vicariously through him as he dedicates the match to Malenko.
Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Chavo Guerrero Jr. with the Lion Tamer. At one point in the match, Eddie Guerrero is standing on the apron, and Chavo drop kicks Jericho into him. After the match, Eddie Guerrero confronts Chris Jericho, who tells him that Chavo sent Jericho into him. Eddie Guerrero embarrasses Chavo again, pushing him around and calling him an embarrassment.
Pete Kasougarus of Gold's Gym in Hobart, Indiana is the winner of this week's Nitro party. We see some footage of his Nitro party.
It is announced that Buff Bagwell has underwent surgery this evening following his severe, paralyzing neck injury from last Wednesday's Thunder, and that tomorrow's special one-hour edition of Nitro starting at 6 PM Eastern/5 PM Central will provide an update. Thankfully, he had gotten some movement back before the night was over.
Eric Bischoff, The Disciple and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan show up. "NWO" is spray painted on the WCW World Heavyweight Championship once again. When Eric Bischoff asks Hogan what is left for him, Hogan decides to put the cart in front of the horse and announces he's done it all, been it all and from now on until the rest of eternity, he will be it all. He says the nWo-ites have finally realized what a joke Kevin Nash and "Macho Man" Randy Savage are, as Nash is down and out and will never get in his face again, while Savage and Miss Elizabeth already have "one foot in the glue factory." He says there is not one wrestler left to conquer, one promoter to break in half, or one championship to compete for, and that he tips the scales in his favor and that he is where the power lies. If Nash and Konnan are the best Nash has, he'll have The Disciple call his maintenance man in Beverly Hills, take his pick-up truck to the valley, and recruit every hobo there to pick his orange groves. Hogan then proclaims the stage is set, and says Bret "The Hit Man" Hart helped him become WCW World Heavyweight Champion because he knows where the power lies, and has known since day one.
Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Scott Norton, despite Norton's attempts to injure one of his arms to stop the Jackhammer.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart in the ring. When asked why he helped "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, he calls the Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia "the house that Hogan built." He says we are all supposed to suffer for our crimes, but if we're not suffering it's not a crime in the first place. He says there is no room for guilt or innocence in professional wrestling, which he calls a "long, cruel money trench," "a plastic hallway full of pimps and thieves," and "a place where good men die like dogs." He says that if "Macho Man" Randy Savage feels bad about things, he wants him to know "who's crying now." He says that Savage has talked about him for years but never had the guts to face him in the ring, and that he has suddenly climbed out of his rock to challenge him at Slamboree. He calls Savage "half-troll, half-lizard" and claims that Savage does not have what it takes to beat with him, never did and never will. He also wants to look Hogan in the eye and tell him and the rest of the world why he did what he did, and that he won't explain why he did what he did until he meets him face-to-face tomorrow night. When Okerlund asks Bret if he thinks he's screwed over WCW in exchange for being screwed over by WWF, he asks Okerlund who he is to judge him, and says nothing makes sense anymore. He says it is time to arrive after being on the back burner for so long, and that he has made his presence clear.
"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Disco Inferno with the Crippler Crossface.
We see a video package of Chris Jericho's recent escapades.
Chris Jericho comes out to Dean Malenko's music, mocking his ring mannerisms on the way to the ring. He also mocks Malenko's voice as he mocks Malenko saying he is going home.
Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Psychosis after reversing a top rope hurricanrana into the Lion Tamer.
We see a performance by The Nitro Girls.
The Barbarian and Hugh Morrus beat Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock). This match originally starts out as The Barbarian vs. "Flyboy" Rocco Rock. During the match, Hugh Morrus runs in and nails Rocco in the back of the head, leading to Johnny Grunge running in and hitting Hugh Morrus with a trash can. The ref officially declares the match a tag team match soon after this. Jimmy Hart is also put through a table by Public Enemy, but Hugh Morrus and Rocco Rock go through the table instead.
We see a video package of Juventud Guerrera.
Juventud Guerrera beats Kidman. After the match, Riggs, Reese, Sick Boy and Horace attack Juvi.
Next week's Nitro takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Alex Wright. Wright says he took a vacation in his home country for the last five months, then says he had to come to the "pigsty" that is Norfolk, Virginia to teach the people there how to dance only to be forced to the back by WCW security after being treated like royalty wherever he went. WCW Head of Security Doug Dellinger and two other men force Wright to the back again.
Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against Eddie Guerrero. Eddie takes his anger out on Chavo Guerrero Jr. after the match.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.
Saturn beats Marty Jannetty with the Death Valley Driver.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Diamond Dallas Page. Page says the only reason he called Raven out last week is because he wanted him to experience his "Big Bang Theory," but he walked away. Page says he's been looking for Raven and hasn't found him, and knows he'll find him sooner or later. He calls Raven out again, so Raven can feel the bang. Kidman and Sick Boy show up, and Sick Boy tells Page not to kill the messengers. Kidman says Raven couldn't make it tonight, but due to his comments, he sent a video especially for him. We see a message from Raven, who says that Page put his family through pain like he did to his. He says that Page's mom despised him to the point that he was sent to live with father and shuttled from family to family. He also mentions Page saying he doesn't remember anything from before he was eight years old and that he's okay with it, asking if he really is okay with it. He knows Page still wants to get his hands on him, but tells Page it is over between them. Page hits Sick Boy with the Diamond Cutter, and Kidman takes off for backstage. As Page leaves through the crowd, a fan gets in the ring and knocks Kidman out of the ring before being apprehended by security.
We see a video package of Goldberg winning the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship.
Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Jerry Flynn.
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls. It is reported that Buff Bagwell has undergone neck surgery on his spine and had a few vertebrae fused, but he is in stable condition and that his prognosis is good.
Lex Luger, The Giant and Sting beat Konnan, Brian Adams and Scott Steiner by count-out. During the match, Brian Adams walks out on Konnan and Scott Steiner, who walk out of the match soon after. The Giant choke slams Vincent just before the win.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart upon Bret's request. Bret makes it clear that he wants to express his motives for helping "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship to Hogan's face, and demands that Hogan shows up. Hogan shows up with Eric Bischoff and The Disciple, and Bret tells Hogan that he is somebody whom he has looked up to for a long time, and admits that Hogan has made more money than possibly anyone else in professional wrestling as well as professional wrestling's most recognized figure. Hogan tells Bret he appreciate him setting the record straight and telling it like it is,. Bret is about to mention the biggest reason he wanted him to win the World title when he unzips his jacket to reveal a Hogan shirt underneath. "Macho Man" Randy Savage confronts Bret and punches him, but Bret, Hogan and The Disciple outnumber him as the show ends.
Monday Night, April 27
The show - which is a special one-hour edition due to the NBA Playoffs - starts with a performance by The Nitro Girls. As the Nitro Girls are jumping rope, Alex Wright - who hasn't been seen in months - shows up and starts dancing before WCW security pushes him to the back.
Kevin Nash and "Macho Man" Randy Savage show up. Nash talks about how Sting showed up wanting a tag match with him and Scott Hall, and Nash says he ran into Hall two night's ago at Trader Vic's with perfect hair and a pina colada in his hand. Nash tells Sting that if he wants the tag titles, he'd better come and get them. He then focuses on the current state of the nWo, saying that "The Wolfpack" is expanding, and that Savage is its newest member. He then address "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, saying Savage has a surprise for him. As for Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, if he's going to hit him in the belt, he'll take whatever's left of Bret after Savage is done with him. Savage tells Bret that the ends justify the means, and that he is in a lot of trouble he won't be able to get out of. Savage reveals that Hogan is not in the building right now. Nash tells Hogan they promised him a surprise, and tells him this is the first of many defections, and brings out yet another defector: Konnan, who calls it an honor to be next to "Big Sexy, The Giant Killer" while proclaiming Savage to be "a classic, just like Coca-Cola and Corvettes." He tells Hogan he doesn't want any of the Wolfpack, and that they're thinking about him.
We get a special look at Juventud Guerrera. He tells his name means "Young Warrior," and that his father, also a professional wrestler, gave him that name. Juvi says he is Azteca, and that his Aztec culture is very important to culture, hence the "never surrender" motto. He says Chris Jericho may have taken his match, but he will never take his pride.
Before the next match, Chris Jericho welcomes the fans to "WCW Monday Jericho." He thanks Juventud Guerrera, saying that since he has beaten him for his mask, he has left him as a shell of his former self, especially when he had him in the Lion Tamer. He has also arranged an exclusive interview with Dean Malenko (or a portrait of him), asking him what it's like to be the #2 wrestler in the world before congratulating him on being the new fry cook at Harry's Burgers in Tampa, Florida. He also asks him what it's like to be a quitter after he beat him, and says Malenko can live vicariously through him as he dedicates the match to Malenko.
Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Chavo Guerrero Jr. with the Lion Tamer. At one point in the match, Eddie Guerrero is standing on the apron, and Chavo drop kicks Jericho into him. After the match, Eddie Guerrero confronts Chris Jericho, who tells him that Chavo sent Jericho into him. Eddie Guerrero embarrasses Chavo again, pushing him around and calling him an embarrassment.
Pete Kasougarus of Gold's Gym in Hobart, Indiana is the winner of this week's Nitro party. We see some footage of his Nitro party.
It is announced that Buff Bagwell has underwent surgery this evening following his severe, paralyzing neck injury from last Wednesday's Thunder, and that tomorrow's special one-hour edition of Nitro starting at 6 PM Eastern/5 PM Central will provide an update. Thankfully, he had gotten some movement back before the night was over.
Eric Bischoff, The Disciple and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan show up. "NWO" is spray painted on the WCW World Heavyweight Championship once again. When Eric Bischoff asks Hogan what is left for him, Hogan decides to put the cart in front of the horse and announces he's done it all, been it all and from now on until the rest of eternity, he will be it all. He says the nWo-ites have finally realized what a joke Kevin Nash and "Macho Man" Randy Savage are, as Nash is down and out and will never get in his face again, while Savage and Miss Elizabeth already have "one foot in the glue factory." He says there is not one wrestler left to conquer, one promoter to break in half, or one championship to compete for, and that he tips the scales in his favor and that he is where the power lies. If Nash and Konnan are the best Nash has, he'll have The Disciple call his maintenance man in Beverly Hills, take his pick-up truck to the valley, and recruit every hobo there to pick his orange groves. Hogan then proclaims the stage is set, and says Bret "The Hit Man" Hart helped him become WCW World Heavyweight Champion because he knows where the power lies, and has known since day one.
Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Scott Norton, despite Norton's attempts to injure one of his arms to stop the Jackhammer.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart in the ring. When asked why he helped "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, he calls the Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia "the house that Hogan built." He says we are all supposed to suffer for our crimes, but if we're not suffering it's not a crime in the first place. He says there is no room for guilt or innocence in professional wrestling, which he calls a "long, cruel money trench," "a plastic hallway full of pimps and thieves," and "a place where good men die like dogs." He says that if "Macho Man" Randy Savage feels bad about things, he wants him to know "who's crying now." He says that Savage has talked about him for years but never had the guts to face him in the ring, and that he has suddenly climbed out of his rock to challenge him at Slamboree. He calls Savage "half-troll, half-lizard" and claims that Savage does not have what it takes to beat with him, never did and never will. He also wants to look Hogan in the eye and tell him and the rest of the world why he did what he did, and that he won't explain why he did what he did until he meets him face-to-face tomorrow night. When Okerlund asks Bret if he thinks he's screwed over WCW in exchange for being screwed over by WWF, he asks Okerlund who he is to judge him, and says nothing makes sense anymore. He says it is time to arrive after being on the back burner for so long, and that he has made his presence clear.
Tuesday Night, April 28
"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Disco Inferno with the Crippler Crossface.
We see a video package of Chris Jericho's recent escapades.
Chris Jericho comes out to Dean Malenko's music, mocking his ring mannerisms on the way to the ring. He also mocks Malenko's voice as he mocks Malenko saying he is going home.
Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Psychosis after reversing a top rope hurricanrana into the Lion Tamer.
We see a performance by The Nitro Girls.
The Barbarian and Hugh Morrus beat Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock). This match originally starts out as The Barbarian vs. "Flyboy" Rocco Rock. During the match, Hugh Morrus runs in and nails Rocco in the back of the head, leading to Johnny Grunge running in and hitting Hugh Morrus with a trash can. The ref officially declares the match a tag team match soon after this. Jimmy Hart is also put through a table by Public Enemy, but Hugh Morrus and Rocco Rock go through the table instead.
We see a video package of Juventud Guerrera.
Juventud Guerrera beats Kidman. After the match, Riggs, Reese, Sick Boy and Horace attack Juvi.
Next week's Nitro takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Alex Wright. Wright says he took a vacation in his home country for the last five months, then says he had to come to the "pigsty" that is Norfolk, Virginia to teach the people there how to dance only to be forced to the back by WCW security after being treated like royalty wherever he went. WCW Head of Security Doug Dellinger and two other men force Wright to the back again.
Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against Eddie Guerrero. Eddie takes his anger out on Chavo Guerrero Jr. after the match.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.
Saturn beats Marty Jannetty with the Death Valley Driver.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Diamond Dallas Page. Page says the only reason he called Raven out last week is because he wanted him to experience his "Big Bang Theory," but he walked away. Page says he's been looking for Raven and hasn't found him, and knows he'll find him sooner or later. He calls Raven out again, so Raven can feel the bang. Kidman and Sick Boy show up, and Sick Boy tells Page not to kill the messengers. Kidman says Raven couldn't make it tonight, but due to his comments, he sent a video especially for him. We see a message from Raven, who says that Page put his family through pain like he did to his. He says that Page's mom despised him to the point that he was sent to live with father and shuttled from family to family. He also mentions Page saying he doesn't remember anything from before he was eight years old and that he's okay with it, asking if he really is okay with it. He knows Page still wants to get his hands on him, but tells Page it is over between them. Page hits Sick Boy with the Diamond Cutter, and Kidman takes off for backstage. As Page leaves through the crowd, a fan gets in the ring and knocks Kidman out of the ring before being apprehended by security.
We see a video package of Goldberg winning the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship.
Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Jerry Flynn.
We see another performance by The Nitro Girls. It is reported that Buff Bagwell has undergone neck surgery on his spine and had a few vertebrae fused, but he is in stable condition and that his prognosis is good.
Lex Luger, The Giant and Sting beat Konnan, Brian Adams and Scott Steiner by count-out. During the match, Brian Adams walks out on Konnan and Scott Steiner, who walk out of the match soon after. The Giant choke slams Vincent just before the win.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart upon Bret's request. Bret makes it clear that he wants to express his motives for helping "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship to Hogan's face, and demands that Hogan shows up. Hogan shows up with Eric Bischoff and The Disciple, and Bret tells Hogan that he is somebody whom he has looked up to for a long time, and admits that Hogan has made more money than possibly anyone else in professional wrestling as well as professional wrestling's most recognized figure. Hogan tells Bret he appreciate him setting the record straight and telling it like it is,. Bret is about to mention the biggest reason he wanted him to win the World title when he unzips his jacket to reveal a Hogan shirt underneath. "Macho Man" Randy Savage confronts Bret and punches him, but Bret, Hogan and The Disciple outnumber him as the show ends.
Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for April 27, 1998
The show - which is a special one-hour edition due to the NBA Playoffs - starts with a performance by The Nitro Girls. As the Nitro Girls are jumping rope, Alex Wright - who hasn't been seen in months - shows up and starts dancing before WCW security pushes him to the back.
Kevin Nash and "Macho Man" Randy Savage show up. Nash talks about how Sting showed up wanting a tag match with him and Scott Hall, and Nash says he ran into Hall two night's ago at Trader Vic's with perfect hair and a pina colada in his hand. Nash tells Sting that if he wants the tag titles, he'd better come and get them. He then focuses on the current state of the nWo, saying that "The Wolfpack" is expanding, and that Savage is its newest member. He then address "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, saying Savage has a surprise for him. As for Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, if he's going to hit him in the belt, he'll take whatever's left of Bret after Savage is done with him. Savage tells Bret that the ends justify the means, and that he is in a lot of trouble he won't be able to get out of. Savage reveals that Hogan is not in the building right now. Nash tells Hogan they promised him a surprise, and tells him this is the first of many defections, and brings out yet another defector: Konnan, who calls it an honor to be next to "Big Sexy, The Giant Killer" while proclaiming Savage to be "a classic, just like Coca-Cola and Corvettes." He tells Hogan he doesn't want any of the Wolfpack, and that they're thinking about him.
We get a special look at Juventud Guerrera. He tells his name means "Young Warrior," and that his father, also a professional wrestler, gave him that name. Juvi says he is Azteca, and that his Aztec culture is very important to culture, hence the "never surrender" motto. He says Chris Jericho may have taken his match, but he will never take his pride.
Before the next match, Chris Jericho welcomes the fans to "WCW Monday Jericho." He thanks Juventud Guerrera, saying that since he has beaten him for his mask, he has left him as a shell of his former self, especially when he had him in the Lion Tamer. He has also arranged an exclusive interview with Dean Malenko (or a portrait of him), asking him what it's like to be the #2 wrestler in the world before congratulating him on being the new fry cook at Harry's Burgers in Tampa, Florida. He also asks him what it's like to be a quitter after he beat him, and says Malenko can live vicariously through him as he dedicates the match to Malenko.
Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Chavo Guerrero Jr. with the Lion Tamer. At one point in the match, Eddie Guerrero is standing on the apron, and Chavo drop kicks Jericho into him. After the match, Eddie Guerrero confronts Chris Jericho, who tells him that Chavo sent Jericho into him. Eddie Guerrero embarrasses Chavo again, pushing him around and calling him an embarrassment.
Pete Kasougarus of Gold's Gym in Hobart, Indiana is the winner of this week's Nitro party. We see some footage of his Nitro party.
It is announced that Buff Bagwell has underwent surgery this evening following his severe, paralyzing neck injury from last Wednesday's Thunder, and that tomorrow's special one-hour edition of Nitro starting at 6 PM Eastern/5 PM Central will provide an update. Thankfully, he had gotten some movement back before the night was over.
Eric Bischoff, The Disciple and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan show up. "NWO" is spray painted on the WCW World Heavyweight Championship once again. When Eric Bischoff asks Hogan what is left for him, Hogan decides to put the cart in front of the horse and announces he's done it all, been it all and from now on until the rest of eternity, he will be it all. He says the nWo-ites have finally realized what a joke Kevin Nash and "Macho Man" Randy Savage are, as Nash is down and out and will never get in his face again, while Savage and Miss Elizabeth already have "one foot in the glue factory." He says there is not one wrestler left to conquer, one promoter to break in half, or one championship to compete for, and that he tips the scales in his favor and that he is where the power lies. If Nash and Konnan are the best Nash has, he'll have The Disciple call his maintenance man in Beverly Hills, take his pick-up truck to the valley, and recruit every hobo there to pick his orange groves. Hogan then proclaims the stage is set, and says Bret "The Hit Man" Hart helped him become WCW World Heavyweight Champion because he knows where the power lies, and has known since day one.
Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Scott Norton, despite Norton's attempts to injure one of his arms to stop the Jackhammer.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart in the ring. When asked why he helped "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, he calls the Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia "the house that Hogan built." He says we are all supposed to suffer for our crimes, but if we're not suffering it's not a crime in the first place. He says there is no room for guilt or innocence in professional wrestling, which he calls a "long, cruel money trench," "a plastic hallway full of pimps and thieves," and "a place where good men die like dogs." He says that if "Macho Man" Randy Savage feels bad about things, he wants him to know "who's crying now." He says that Savage has talked about him for years but never had the guts to face him in the ring, and that he has suddenly climbed out of his rock to challenge him at Slamboree. He calls Savage "half-troll, half-lizard" and claims that Savage does not have what it takes to beat with him, never did and never will. He also wants to look Hogan in the eye and tell him and the rest of the world why he did what he did, and that he won't explain why he did what he did until he meets him face-to-face tomorrow night. When Okerlund asks Bret if he thinks he's screwed over WCW in exchange for being screwed over by WWF, he asks Okerlund who he is to judge him, and says nothing makes sense anymore. He says it is time to arrive after being on the back burner for so long, and that he has made his presence clear.
Kevin Nash and "Macho Man" Randy Savage show up. Nash talks about how Sting showed up wanting a tag match with him and Scott Hall, and Nash says he ran into Hall two night's ago at Trader Vic's with perfect hair and a pina colada in his hand. Nash tells Sting that if he wants the tag titles, he'd better come and get them. He then focuses on the current state of the nWo, saying that "The Wolfpack" is expanding, and that Savage is its newest member. He then address "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, saying Savage has a surprise for him. As for Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, if he's going to hit him in the belt, he'll take whatever's left of Bret after Savage is done with him. Savage tells Bret that the ends justify the means, and that he is in a lot of trouble he won't be able to get out of. Savage reveals that Hogan is not in the building right now. Nash tells Hogan they promised him a surprise, and tells him this is the first of many defections, and brings out yet another defector: Konnan, who calls it an honor to be next to "Big Sexy, The Giant Killer" while proclaiming Savage to be "a classic, just like Coca-Cola and Corvettes." He tells Hogan he doesn't want any of the Wolfpack, and that they're thinking about him.
We get a special look at Juventud Guerrera. He tells his name means "Young Warrior," and that his father, also a professional wrestler, gave him that name. Juvi says he is Azteca, and that his Aztec culture is very important to culture, hence the "never surrender" motto. He says Chris Jericho may have taken his match, but he will never take his pride.
Before the next match, Chris Jericho welcomes the fans to "WCW Monday Jericho." He thanks Juventud Guerrera, saying that since he has beaten him for his mask, he has left him as a shell of his former self, especially when he had him in the Lion Tamer. He has also arranged an exclusive interview with Dean Malenko (or a portrait of him), asking him what it's like to be the #2 wrestler in the world before congratulating him on being the new fry cook at Harry's Burgers in Tampa, Florida. He also asks him what it's like to be a quitter after he beat him, and says Malenko can live vicariously through him as he dedicates the match to Malenko.
Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Chavo Guerrero Jr. with the Lion Tamer. At one point in the match, Eddie Guerrero is standing on the apron, and Chavo drop kicks Jericho into him. After the match, Eddie Guerrero confronts Chris Jericho, who tells him that Chavo sent Jericho into him. Eddie Guerrero embarrasses Chavo again, pushing him around and calling him an embarrassment.
Pete Kasougarus of Gold's Gym in Hobart, Indiana is the winner of this week's Nitro party. We see some footage of his Nitro party.
It is announced that Buff Bagwell has underwent surgery this evening following his severe, paralyzing neck injury from last Wednesday's Thunder, and that tomorrow's special one-hour edition of Nitro starting at 6 PM Eastern/5 PM Central will provide an update. Thankfully, he had gotten some movement back before the night was over.
Eric Bischoff, The Disciple and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan show up. "NWO" is spray painted on the WCW World Heavyweight Championship once again. When Eric Bischoff asks Hogan what is left for him, Hogan decides to put the cart in front of the horse and announces he's done it all, been it all and from now on until the rest of eternity, he will be it all. He says the nWo-ites have finally realized what a joke Kevin Nash and "Macho Man" Randy Savage are, as Nash is down and out and will never get in his face again, while Savage and Miss Elizabeth already have "one foot in the glue factory." He says there is not one wrestler left to conquer, one promoter to break in half, or one championship to compete for, and that he tips the scales in his favor and that he is where the power lies. If Nash and Konnan are the best Nash has, he'll have The Disciple call his maintenance man in Beverly Hills, take his pick-up truck to the valley, and recruit every hobo there to pick his orange groves. Hogan then proclaims the stage is set, and says Bret "The Hit Man" Hart helped him become WCW World Heavyweight Champion because he knows where the power lies, and has known since day one.
Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Scott Norton, despite Norton's attempts to injure one of his arms to stop the Jackhammer.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart in the ring. When asked why he helped "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, he calls the Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia "the house that Hogan built." He says we are all supposed to suffer for our crimes, but if we're not suffering it's not a crime in the first place. He says there is no room for guilt or innocence in professional wrestling, which he calls a "long, cruel money trench," "a plastic hallway full of pimps and thieves," and "a place where good men die like dogs." He says that if "Macho Man" Randy Savage feels bad about things, he wants him to know "who's crying now." He says that Savage has talked about him for years but never had the guts to face him in the ring, and that he has suddenly climbed out of his rock to challenge him at Slamboree. He calls Savage "half-troll, half-lizard" and claims that Savage does not have what it takes to beat with him, never did and never will. He also wants to look Hogan in the eye and tell him and the rest of the world why he did what he did, and that he won't explain why he did what he did until he meets him face-to-face tomorrow night. When Okerlund asks Bret if he thinks he's screwed over WCW in exchange for being screwed over by WWF, he asks Okerlund who he is to judge him, and says nothing makes sense anymore. He says it is time to arrive after being on the back burner for so long, and that he has made his presence clear.
Thursday, March 26, 1998
Thunderstruck - Thunder recap for March 26, 1998
The show starts with Eric Bischoff telling the production truck staff not to show anything until the nWo tells them to, or else they will have hell to pay. Doug Dellinger and WCW security are called to remove Eric Bischoff, and the footage from the main event from last Monday's Nitro is replayed.
Before the next match, Eddie Guerrero asks Chavo Guerrero Jr. if he has a title shot against Booker T and if he has to do everything he says. Chavo answers "yes" to both questions. Eddie says he is doing this because he loves him and because Chavo has not proven to him and the family, and tells him that Chavo will face "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit while Eddie takes his shot at the WCW World Television Championship.
"The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Chavo Guerrero Jr. with the Crippler Crossface. During the match, Eric Bischoff and Rick Rude boot the commentary team off the commentary table and take over, insisting that there is no dissension within the New World Order and that WCW is manipulating footage to lie to the people.
The commentary team is back after the commercial break.
Eric Bischoff and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan show up. Bischoff says it does not take a college education to figure out why Hogan has disciples all over the world and see through "the gaga that WCW and [WCW Executive Committee Chairman] J.J. Dillon are trying to create." Hogan says it is another weak attempt by WCW to undermine the most powerful wrestling organization in the world today, and that the nWo is here for life. He says that he is as sure as all the men, women and children who worship the ground he walks on that he and Kevin Nash will win the Batmatch at Spring Stampede and that The Giant has run away, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper was beaten up so badly that he will not be seen again and that "Macho Man" Randy Savage is hiding in the rafters with Sting. Suddenly, Kevin Nash shows up and says that since all the dirty laundry is being put out, he has a couple of questions. He says that everyone knows who is pulling the strings around here and that nobody is pulling his. He tells Hogan that he comes out week after week as the leader of the nWo, but that everyone knows that the Wolfpac (Nash, Scott Hall, Syxx) is the heart and soul of the nWo. Nash then asks why Syxx no longer has a job anymore in the nWo, as well as why Scott Hall isn't on live TV anymore due to being "too dangerous." Hogan tells Nash that it isn't his fault that Syxx can't "cut the mustard and run with the rest of the nWo," and as far as Scott Hall is concerned, he has no idea where he is at. Nash says that Hall isn't here, and Hogan tells Nash that they have a lot on the line at Spring Stampede and that there should be no reason for anybody to think there is dissension in the nWo. He says that Nash is the true giant, and if he has a problem with him or the decisions made in the nWo, he wants to hear them right now. Nash says there is a trust problem going on in the nWo already and that they already don't trust each other. Hogan says they have the same agenda, and that as long as they get the job done, that is all they have to worry about. As far as trusting him goes, he is willing to team up with Nash and trust him with his life while protecting him against anybody in WCW. Nash says "It would be an honor...brother" in a rather sarcastic fashion and leaves.
Mike Tenay guests on commentary for the next match.
Prince Iaukea beats La Parka with a Northern Lights suplex bridge pin.
Tony Schiavone interviews Lex Luger. Luger mentions "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan's challenge to team with Kevin Nash against anybody in WCW from earlier, and that he and Sting want to take Hogan up on the challenge.
Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Disco Inferno. After the match, Jericho claims Disco Inferno's headband as a trophy.
This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: Psychosis vs. Chris Jericho for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship! Yuji Nagata vs. Booker T for the WCW World Television Championship! Kevin Nash vs. Rick Steiner!
Goldberg beats Jerry Flynn.
Before the next match, Kidman says that Psychosis hurt Lodi and that he will hurt him tonight. It is then mentioned on commentary that Lodi suffered an injured ankle on last Monday's Nitro and that two pins had to be surgically inserted into his leg.
Psychosis beats Kidman after Sick Boy's interference attempt backfires.
Tony Schiavone interviews Diamond Dallas Page in the ring. DDP says he got a fax from WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon which stated that he would do all in his power to get the United States title from him. He tells Dillon "thanks, but no thanks," and says he would rather get it back himself as it would be more fun that way. He then says that he had a shot at the US title last Monday, and says that there is nobody with more respect for Sting than him. He then calls Raven "scum," and says that it was Jake "The Snake" Roberts who took him under his wing and that he will get him for everything he said on MTV. DDP also says he is sick to death of Raven's constant whining and complaining, and while Raven is at the bottom of the list of people he feels sorry for, he is at the top of the list of people ready to feel the bang.
Rick Rude guests on commentary for the next match, replacing Lee Marshall.
The British Bulldog and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart vs. Curt Hennig and Brian Adams ends in a no-contest when the match gets out of control.
Saturn beats Diamond Dallas Page by count-out, and Diamond Dallas Page retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship. During the match, Raven shows up telling DDP to come and get the title if he wants it before DDP hits Saturn with the Diamond Cutter. Afterwards, DDP chases after Raven.
Before the next match, Booker T tells Chavo Guerrero Jr. that he had a chance to become WCW World Television Champion but elected to listen to Eddie Guerrero. He tells Chavo to be a man and tell him what is on his mind. Eddie takes the microphone and says the only thing Chavo has to say is what he has to say, which is to keep his nose out of the family business. Booker responds by pushing Eddie, and tells Chavo to take a seat and show him how to deal with a bully. As he says this, the bell ring and Eddie tries to knock Booker out with a foreign object. Chavo throws the object back to Eddie, who fumbles while trying to take it, ending the match as soon as it begins. Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against Eddie Guerrero by disqualification. Eddie then puts the object in Chavo's hand and tells him to hit Booker T, which he reluctantly does. He then tells Chavo to put the boots to Booker, but it isn't long before "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit to run into the ring and chase the Guerreros away.
Rick Steiner beats Scott Norton. During the match, it is announced that there will be no Thunder next week. Later on, Scott Steiner shows up and tries to toss Rick Steiner's dog collar into the ring, but Rick grabs it and manages to nail both Buff Bagwell and Scott Norton with it. After the match, Rick chases Scott to the back.
"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash vs. Lex Luger and Sting ends in a no-contest after "Macho Man" Randy Savage runs in and attacks everyone in the match, including the referee. Hogan attacks Savage, but Nash shoves Hogan away from Savage, causing Hogan and Nash to argue with each other. The rest of the nWo runs in to attack Luger, and Sting has to make the save for him. Sting and Luger clean house, then Hogan and Nash argue again to end the show as the rest of the nWo hold them back.
Before the next match, Eddie Guerrero asks Chavo Guerrero Jr. if he has a title shot against Booker T and if he has to do everything he says. Chavo answers "yes" to both questions. Eddie says he is doing this because he loves him and because Chavo has not proven to him and the family, and tells him that Chavo will face "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit while Eddie takes his shot at the WCW World Television Championship.
"The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Chavo Guerrero Jr. with the Crippler Crossface. During the match, Eric Bischoff and Rick Rude boot the commentary team off the commentary table and take over, insisting that there is no dissension within the New World Order and that WCW is manipulating footage to lie to the people.
The commentary team is back after the commercial break.
Eric Bischoff and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan show up. Bischoff says it does not take a college education to figure out why Hogan has disciples all over the world and see through "the gaga that WCW and [WCW Executive Committee Chairman] J.J. Dillon are trying to create." Hogan says it is another weak attempt by WCW to undermine the most powerful wrestling organization in the world today, and that the nWo is here for life. He says that he is as sure as all the men, women and children who worship the ground he walks on that he and Kevin Nash will win the Batmatch at Spring Stampede and that The Giant has run away, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper was beaten up so badly that he will not be seen again and that "Macho Man" Randy Savage is hiding in the rafters with Sting. Suddenly, Kevin Nash shows up and says that since all the dirty laundry is being put out, he has a couple of questions. He says that everyone knows who is pulling the strings around here and that nobody is pulling his. He tells Hogan that he comes out week after week as the leader of the nWo, but that everyone knows that the Wolfpac (Nash, Scott Hall, Syxx) is the heart and soul of the nWo. Nash then asks why Syxx no longer has a job anymore in the nWo, as well as why Scott Hall isn't on live TV anymore due to being "too dangerous." Hogan tells Nash that it isn't his fault that Syxx can't "cut the mustard and run with the rest of the nWo," and as far as Scott Hall is concerned, he has no idea where he is at. Nash says that Hall isn't here, and Hogan tells Nash that they have a lot on the line at Spring Stampede and that there should be no reason for anybody to think there is dissension in the nWo. He says that Nash is the true giant, and if he has a problem with him or the decisions made in the nWo, he wants to hear them right now. Nash says there is a trust problem going on in the nWo already and that they already don't trust each other. Hogan says they have the same agenda, and that as long as they get the job done, that is all they have to worry about. As far as trusting him goes, he is willing to team up with Nash and trust him with his life while protecting him against anybody in WCW. Nash says "It would be an honor...brother" in a rather sarcastic fashion and leaves.
Mike Tenay guests on commentary for the next match.
Prince Iaukea beats La Parka with a Northern Lights suplex bridge pin.
Tony Schiavone interviews Lex Luger. Luger mentions "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan's challenge to team with Kevin Nash against anybody in WCW from earlier, and that he and Sting want to take Hogan up on the challenge.
Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Disco Inferno. After the match, Jericho claims Disco Inferno's headband as a trophy.
This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: Psychosis vs. Chris Jericho for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship! Yuji Nagata vs. Booker T for the WCW World Television Championship! Kevin Nash vs. Rick Steiner!
Goldberg beats Jerry Flynn.
Before the next match, Kidman says that Psychosis hurt Lodi and that he will hurt him tonight. It is then mentioned on commentary that Lodi suffered an injured ankle on last Monday's Nitro and that two pins had to be surgically inserted into his leg.
Psychosis beats Kidman after Sick Boy's interference attempt backfires.
Tony Schiavone interviews Diamond Dallas Page in the ring. DDP says he got a fax from WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon which stated that he would do all in his power to get the United States title from him. He tells Dillon "thanks, but no thanks," and says he would rather get it back himself as it would be more fun that way. He then says that he had a shot at the US title last Monday, and says that there is nobody with more respect for Sting than him. He then calls Raven "scum," and says that it was Jake "The Snake" Roberts who took him under his wing and that he will get him for everything he said on MTV. DDP also says he is sick to death of Raven's constant whining and complaining, and while Raven is at the bottom of the list of people he feels sorry for, he is at the top of the list of people ready to feel the bang.
Rick Rude guests on commentary for the next match, replacing Lee Marshall.
The British Bulldog and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart vs. Curt Hennig and Brian Adams ends in a no-contest when the match gets out of control.
Saturn beats Diamond Dallas Page by count-out, and Diamond Dallas Page retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship. During the match, Raven shows up telling DDP to come and get the title if he wants it before DDP hits Saturn with the Diamond Cutter. Afterwards, DDP chases after Raven.
Before the next match, Booker T tells Chavo Guerrero Jr. that he had a chance to become WCW World Television Champion but elected to listen to Eddie Guerrero. He tells Chavo to be a man and tell him what is on his mind. Eddie takes the microphone and says the only thing Chavo has to say is what he has to say, which is to keep his nose out of the family business. Booker responds by pushing Eddie, and tells Chavo to take a seat and show him how to deal with a bully. As he says this, the bell ring and Eddie tries to knock Booker out with a foreign object. Chavo throws the object back to Eddie, who fumbles while trying to take it, ending the match as soon as it begins. Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against Eddie Guerrero by disqualification. Eddie then puts the object in Chavo's hand and tells him to hit Booker T, which he reluctantly does. He then tells Chavo to put the boots to Booker, but it isn't long before "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit to run into the ring and chase the Guerreros away.
Rick Steiner beats Scott Norton. During the match, it is announced that there will be no Thunder next week. Later on, Scott Steiner shows up and tries to toss Rick Steiner's dog collar into the ring, but Rick grabs it and manages to nail both Buff Bagwell and Scott Norton with it. After the match, Rick chases Scott to the back.
"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash vs. Lex Luger and Sting ends in a no-contest after "Macho Man" Randy Savage runs in and attacks everyone in the match, including the referee. Hogan attacks Savage, but Nash shoves Hogan away from Savage, causing Hogan and Nash to argue with each other. The rest of the nWo runs in to attack Luger, and Sting has to make the save for him. Sting and Luger clean house, then Hogan and Nash argue again to end the show as the rest of the nWo hold them back.
Thursday, March 12, 1998
Thunderstruck - Thunder recap for March 12, 1998
The Giant shows up to start tonight's show. He wants to know where Kevin Nash is, as he has not seen him around lately after it became an even playing field. Tonight, if the nWo has the guts, he will take them on single-handedly and by himself. He says that if they are as tough as they say they are, he will be slim pickings for Nash at Uncensored; if not, Nash will have hell to pay. Suddenly, "Macho Man" Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth show up, and Savage asks The Giant if he is hearing what he is thinking he is hearing before saying that if The Giant gets rid of Kevin Nash, it will leave "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan alone in the steel cage with him. He then says that with Hogan gone, the madness will get to business and he will get his hands on the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Suddenly, Sting shows up and tells Savage it is his title, not "the title," but Savage warns Sting that with the right guy in the right place and the right time, there is no telling what will happen when the madness gets out of control. Sting tells Savage this is the right place and the right time and that he is the right guy, and tonight is good with him. Savage accepts the challenge.
Before the next match, Raven tells Brad Armstrong that tonight, they are scheduled to do battle; however, he advises him that discretion is the better part of valor. Raven tells Armstrong he understands his pain and frustration, and remembers how Armstrong was Rookie of the year and one-half of the tag team champions, and says that since then, his career has descended into mediocrity. Raven says he is aware of the "Armstrong Curse," and says the sins of the father are visited upon the son. He understands his respect for his father, "Bullet" Bob Armstrong, but the bookers in WCW were jealous of him and took it out on Brad. He tells Armstrong to give in to his hate, anger and frustration, as he feels his pain. He then hits Brad Armstrong with an Evenflow DDT and pins him while saying "Quoth the Raven, nevermore." Raven beats Brad Armstrong.
Tony Schiavone interviews Chris Jericho, who shows up wearing Juventud Guerrera's mask and Rey Mysterio Jr.'s T-shirt, on the stage. Jericho says he feels pretty good tonight, and tells Dean Malenko that if he wants a shot at the WCW Cruiserweight Championship, he will put the title on the line tonight. Jericho then says he is not only the man of 1,004 holds; he is also the collector of trophies, as he has Juventud Guerrera's mask, the WCW Cruiserweight Championship and Rey Mysterio Jr.'s T-shirt. He plans to beat Malenko with the Texas Cloverleaf - Malenko's own hold - and when he does, he hopes Malenko will change the name of it to the "Canadian Jericho Leaf." He then says he and everyone knows that Malenko will never beat him for the title again.
"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan beats Kendall Windham.
This weekend on WCW Saturday Night: Bill Goldberg in action! Dean Malenko and "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit in tag action! Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart and The British Bulldog vs. Brian Adams and Curt Hennig!
Scott Steiner beats Johnny Grunge with the Steiner Recliner after smacking Grunge in the crotch with the middle rope on his way in before knocking Grunge off the apron and through his own table at ringside.
Tony Schiavone interviews Eddie Guerrero on the stage. Eddie says that last Monday night, his nephew Chavo Guerrero Jr. had a chance to become a champion, but he dropped the ball like always and disgraced the Guerrero name. As a result, he has to come back out and raise the family name back up to the top. As Eddie continues to complain about Chavo, Chavo shows up and asks Eddie if he has something to say. Eddie says he has tried beating Chavo up, dragging his face all over the mat and handpicking opponents to move him up the ladder, but nothing has worked. He then says they should settle this man-to-man in the ring, and if he wins, Chavo has to do things the way he says, to whom he says and how he says, as he is going to change him from a loser to a winner. Chavo accepts on the condition that if he loses, Eddie had to do things "the Guerrero way" with honor, integrity and respect. Eddie accepts, and Chavo tells him to get in the ring right now.
Eddie Guerrero beats Chavo Guerrero Jr. with a kick to the groin prior to the top rope frog splash. As per pre-match stipulation, Chavo must now do whateve Eddie Guerrero tells him to. During the match, it is announced that Dean Malenko has accepted Chris Jericho's challenge for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship for later tonight.
Eric Bischoff, Scott Hall and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan show up. Bischoff says there is "dumb, dumber and mega-dumb," and that The Giant is "mega-dumb." Hogan says that when he heard The Giant (whom he calls "Fee-Fi-Fo-Dumb") challenge the entire nWo, he knew the nWo was coming to the Thanksgiving celebration and that they would all be fighting over The Giant like parts of a Thanksgiving turkey. Scott Hall tells The Giant he did not think it was possible, but that he is as dumb as he looks and that he will find out what happens when you mess with the nWo. He then tells Hogan the Thanksgiving feast is not over yet, because at the end of the night, Sting will have his hands full with him while "Macho Man" will be in the steel cage with Hogan. He says he will be watching Savage vs. Sting tonight, and that the nWo hates controversy and that they all just want to get along. Hogan says that after picking The Giant's bones, he and Hall will be on vacation as they watch Sting and Savage wrestle, because they will get rid of Sting and Savage once and for all.
Konnan beats Lizmark Jr. with the Tequila Sunrise. After the match, Konnan tries to unmask Lizmark Jr., but Juventud Guerrera shows up and hits Konnan with a springboard drop kick. Konnan sneaks up on Guerrera and attacks him from behind before knocking Lizmark Jr. out of the ring, then trips up Guerrera on the top rope and continues to attack him.
Tony Schiavone interviews Rick Rude and Curt Hennig. Rude says his original intent was to collect a hefty bounty place on Bret "The Hit Man" Hart's head by the WWF, but after hanging with the New World Order for a while and hooking up with Hennig, he has come to realize that is not about money; it is about self-gratification. Hennig says Bret had an opportunity to join the nWo, but he chose WCW, and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan has sent the message to eliminate him. Hennig says that the people will see one of the best wrestling matches in a long time as he is a good wrestler, but there is a difference between being good and being great, and that when you talk about him and Rude beating up people since eighth grade along with Scott Norton, they have never lost a fight. Rude says WCW will be "Hart-less" next week on Nitro, as he and Hennig have purchased a round-trip ticket to Hades and back for Bret.
We see a video package for the Triple Jeopardy Match for the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship between Raven, "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit and Diamond Dallas Page at Uncensored.
Saturn beats Disco Inferno with the Rings of Saturn.
The Giant's attempt to take on the nWo single-handedly ends with a Jackknife Power Bomb to Konnan, causing the match to end and the nWo to back off. Yet again, head of WCW security Doug Dellinger cuffs The Giant's wrists with chains and a padlock with the help of local law enforcement, and he is once again led backstage. Suddenly, Kevin Nash shows up with a cup of coffee in his hand, and he splashes the coffee in his face. The Giant breaks the chains padlocked around his wrists under his own power and chases Kevin Nash to the back.
Dean Malenko beats Chris Jericho - who is wearing Juventud Guerrera's mask - with the Texas Cloverleaf to become WCW Cruiserweight Champion for the fourth time...almost. After the match, Malenko attacks Jericho from behind and unmasks Jericho only to reveal that the man behind the mask is not Jericho, but is instead Lenny Lane. Malenko is then struck from behind with the WCW Cruiserweight Championship by the real Jericho, who then puts Malenko in the Lion Tamer.
Lex Luger beats Scott Norton by disqualification when Scott Steiner interferes. After the match, Rick Stiener gets in the ring and back body drops Norton over the top rope. Scott Steiner tries to run away, but Luger punches Scott and throws him into the ring. Norton attacks Rick from behind, and Lex Luger and Rick Steiner fight off both Scott Steiner and Scott Norton until the latter team retreats.
"Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. Sting for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship ends with Scott Hall attacking Sting and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan attacking Savage earlier. When Savage and Sting fight them off, they send out the rest of the nWo, and as the nWo regroup, Sting puts Savage and himself on a harness and they both escape to the rafters to end the show.
Before the next match, Raven tells Brad Armstrong that tonight, they are scheduled to do battle; however, he advises him that discretion is the better part of valor. Raven tells Armstrong he understands his pain and frustration, and remembers how Armstrong was Rookie of the year and one-half of the tag team champions, and says that since then, his career has descended into mediocrity. Raven says he is aware of the "Armstrong Curse," and says the sins of the father are visited upon the son. He understands his respect for his father, "Bullet" Bob Armstrong, but the bookers in WCW were jealous of him and took it out on Brad. He tells Armstrong to give in to his hate, anger and frustration, as he feels his pain. He then hits Brad Armstrong with an Evenflow DDT and pins him while saying "Quoth the Raven, nevermore." Raven beats Brad Armstrong.
Tony Schiavone interviews Chris Jericho, who shows up wearing Juventud Guerrera's mask and Rey Mysterio Jr.'s T-shirt, on the stage. Jericho says he feels pretty good tonight, and tells Dean Malenko that if he wants a shot at the WCW Cruiserweight Championship, he will put the title on the line tonight. Jericho then says he is not only the man of 1,004 holds; he is also the collector of trophies, as he has Juventud Guerrera's mask, the WCW Cruiserweight Championship and Rey Mysterio Jr.'s T-shirt. He plans to beat Malenko with the Texas Cloverleaf - Malenko's own hold - and when he does, he hopes Malenko will change the name of it to the "Canadian Jericho Leaf." He then says he and everyone knows that Malenko will never beat him for the title again.
"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan beats Kendall Windham.
This weekend on WCW Saturday Night: Bill Goldberg in action! Dean Malenko and "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit in tag action! Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart and The British Bulldog vs. Brian Adams and Curt Hennig!
Scott Steiner beats Johnny Grunge with the Steiner Recliner after smacking Grunge in the crotch with the middle rope on his way in before knocking Grunge off the apron and through his own table at ringside.
Tony Schiavone interviews Eddie Guerrero on the stage. Eddie says that last Monday night, his nephew Chavo Guerrero Jr. had a chance to become a champion, but he dropped the ball like always and disgraced the Guerrero name. As a result, he has to come back out and raise the family name back up to the top. As Eddie continues to complain about Chavo, Chavo shows up and asks Eddie if he has something to say. Eddie says he has tried beating Chavo up, dragging his face all over the mat and handpicking opponents to move him up the ladder, but nothing has worked. He then says they should settle this man-to-man in the ring, and if he wins, Chavo has to do things the way he says, to whom he says and how he says, as he is going to change him from a loser to a winner. Chavo accepts on the condition that if he loses, Eddie had to do things "the Guerrero way" with honor, integrity and respect. Eddie accepts, and Chavo tells him to get in the ring right now.
Eddie Guerrero beats Chavo Guerrero Jr. with a kick to the groin prior to the top rope frog splash. As per pre-match stipulation, Chavo must now do whateve Eddie Guerrero tells him to. During the match, it is announced that Dean Malenko has accepted Chris Jericho's challenge for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship for later tonight.
Eric Bischoff, Scott Hall and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan show up. Bischoff says there is "dumb, dumber and mega-dumb," and that The Giant is "mega-dumb." Hogan says that when he heard The Giant (whom he calls "Fee-Fi-Fo-Dumb") challenge the entire nWo, he knew the nWo was coming to the Thanksgiving celebration and that they would all be fighting over The Giant like parts of a Thanksgiving turkey. Scott Hall tells The Giant he did not think it was possible, but that he is as dumb as he looks and that he will find out what happens when you mess with the nWo. He then tells Hogan the Thanksgiving feast is not over yet, because at the end of the night, Sting will have his hands full with him while "Macho Man" will be in the steel cage with Hogan. He says he will be watching Savage vs. Sting tonight, and that the nWo hates controversy and that they all just want to get along. Hogan says that after picking The Giant's bones, he and Hall will be on vacation as they watch Sting and Savage wrestle, because they will get rid of Sting and Savage once and for all.
Konnan beats Lizmark Jr. with the Tequila Sunrise. After the match, Konnan tries to unmask Lizmark Jr., but Juventud Guerrera shows up and hits Konnan with a springboard drop kick. Konnan sneaks up on Guerrera and attacks him from behind before knocking Lizmark Jr. out of the ring, then trips up Guerrera on the top rope and continues to attack him.
Tony Schiavone interviews Rick Rude and Curt Hennig. Rude says his original intent was to collect a hefty bounty place on Bret "The Hit Man" Hart's head by the WWF, but after hanging with the New World Order for a while and hooking up with Hennig, he has come to realize that is not about money; it is about self-gratification. Hennig says Bret had an opportunity to join the nWo, but he chose WCW, and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan has sent the message to eliminate him. Hennig says that the people will see one of the best wrestling matches in a long time as he is a good wrestler, but there is a difference between being good and being great, and that when you talk about him and Rude beating up people since eighth grade along with Scott Norton, they have never lost a fight. Rude says WCW will be "Hart-less" next week on Nitro, as he and Hennig have purchased a round-trip ticket to Hades and back for Bret.
We see a video package for the Triple Jeopardy Match for the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship between Raven, "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit and Diamond Dallas Page at Uncensored.
Saturn beats Disco Inferno with the Rings of Saturn.
The Giant's attempt to take on the nWo single-handedly ends with a Jackknife Power Bomb to Konnan, causing the match to end and the nWo to back off. Yet again, head of WCW security Doug Dellinger cuffs The Giant's wrists with chains and a padlock with the help of local law enforcement, and he is once again led backstage. Suddenly, Kevin Nash shows up with a cup of coffee in his hand, and he splashes the coffee in his face. The Giant breaks the chains padlocked around his wrists under his own power and chases Kevin Nash to the back.
Dean Malenko beats Chris Jericho - who is wearing Juventud Guerrera's mask - with the Texas Cloverleaf to become WCW Cruiserweight Champion for the fourth time...almost. After the match, Malenko attacks Jericho from behind and unmasks Jericho only to reveal that the man behind the mask is not Jericho, but is instead Lenny Lane. Malenko is then struck from behind with the WCW Cruiserweight Championship by the real Jericho, who then puts Malenko in the Lion Tamer.
Lex Luger beats Scott Norton by disqualification when Scott Steiner interferes. After the match, Rick Stiener gets in the ring and back body drops Norton over the top rope. Scott Steiner tries to run away, but Luger punches Scott and throws him into the ring. Norton attacks Rick from behind, and Lex Luger and Rick Steiner fight off both Scott Steiner and Scott Norton until the latter team retreats.
"Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. Sting for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship ends with Scott Hall attacking Sting and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan attacking Savage earlier. When Savage and Sting fight them off, they send out the rest of the nWo, and as the nWo regroup, Sting puts Savage and himself on a harness and they both escape to the rafters to end the show.
Thursday, February 19, 1998
Thunderstruck - Thunder recap for February 19, 1998
We see footage from earlier today where Chris Jericho is about to interviewed outside of the arena by Mike Tenay only for the New World Order to run out of the building and attack "Macho Man" Randy Savage and Lex Luger.
Bill Goldberg beats Fit Finley.
Psychosis beats Chavo Guerrero Jr.
Eric Bischoff and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan show up. Bischoff says that in this world, there are people who just do not believe, but tonight, he knows that Hogan will put all of the controversy to rest. Hogan says he hates controversy, and now that everything is copacetic and that "Macho Man" Randy Savage has seen "the nWo light," he hopes that Sting is at his best tonight when Savage drops the elbow from the top rope on him, as Savage has the whole nWo behind him and he is at the top of his game. He hopes Sting fights for his life, as it is just him and Sting this Sunday. He asks Savage to save him a piece of Sting so that when he beats him, it will be etched in stone for eternity. He also wants it to be known that nobody was robbed after what happened at Starrcade, as he and referee Nick Patrick were both robbed and everybody in the nWo wants Nick Patrick to be the referee for the World title match at SuperBrawl VIII. Hogan wants Nick Patrick to count the pinfall on Sting, and he makes it known that with the World title around his waist again, the nWo will be just too sweet.
This week on WCW Saturday Night: The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) vs. Steven Regal and Dave Taylor! Diamond Dallas Page vs. Sick Boy! Curt Hennig vs. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair!
Members of Raven's Flock are seen in the front row.
Booker T beats Riggs. After the match, Raven's Flock tries to climb over the guardrail to go after Booker T, but Saturn tells them that Booker T is his.
Mike Tenay tries to interview Lex Luger about the parking lot attack, but Lex Luger gets angry and tries to chase after Tenay as he is being taped up.
Juventud Guerrera beats Kidman. After the match, Chris Jericho runs into the ring and attacks Juventud. He tries to take the man's mask off, but when he does, it is revealed that Juventud is wearing another mask underneath. Juventud then hits Jericho with a missile drop kick before chasing him to the back.
Before the next match, Kevin Nash says that he has not seen The Giant since Souled Out, and he tells him to be at SuperBrawl VIII so that he can announce he has retired from professional wrestling at the hands of "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash. He also gives a shout-out to Syxx.
Mike Enos and Wayne Bloom beat The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) by disqualification after Kevin Nash punches referee Mickey Jay before hitting Wayne Bloom with a Jackknife Power Bomb. After the match, WCW security is waiting for Nash, who plays around with security before allowing himself to be handcuffed and taken to the back.
Rick Rude, Brian Adams and Curt Hennig show up. Rick Rude says that to claim to be the best there was, the best there is and the best there ever will be is to make a very bold statement, and last Monday night, Curt single-handedly eliminated Bret "The Hit Man" Hart from all three categories. He then asks Curt why he would choose Bret to pick on. Hennig says Bret has been walking around talking about how good he is. Suddenly, The British Bulldog and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart show up, and Neidhart and Bulldog challenge Hennig and Adams to a match. Both teams brawl almost immediately, and this brawl becomes an impromptu match.
Curt Hennig and Brian Adams vs. The British Bulldog and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart ends in a no-contest when the match gets wildly out of control.
We see footage from during the break where Curt Hennig, Brian Adams, The British Bulldog and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart all have to be held by back by WCW security.
Mike Tenay interviews The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner). Rick says they have never been as ready for a match in their life and that they have proven it by winning the tag team titles. He knows The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) will do everything they can to take the titles back, but says it will be easier to take a T-bone steak away from a rabid bulldog.
La Parka beats Super Calo despite the interference attempted by Disco Inferno. During the match, it is mentioned by Mike Tenay on commentary that Lex Luger and "Macho Man" Randy Savage were having an intense conversation with each other before they were attacked by the nWo. After the match, La Parka hits Disco Inferno with a steel chair.
We see a video package chronicling the recent events between "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit and Diamond Dallas Page.
Before the next match, Chris Jericho says he stands in the ring as the people's role model, paragon of virtue and hero, but he has a problem: he has Juventud Guerrera in a title vs. mask match at SuperBrawl VIII, and he claims he has seen Juventud without his mask and that he "looks like Quasimodo" without it. Jericho says he does not know if he can handle the responsibility of revealing Juventud's face to the world on Sunday, and says that he will let him keep his mask on because if you see Juventud's face once, you will never want to see it again.
Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Dean Malenko with the Lion Tamer.
"The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit and Diamond Dallas Page beat Raven's Flock (Raven and Saturn) following a Diamond Cutter to Raven and a Crippler Crossface to Saturn.
The New World Order carries "Macho Man" Randy Savage - whose face is covered with a Sting mask and whose chest has "NWO" spray painted on it - to the ring. "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan says that when you are in the nWo, you are in the nWo for life, and nobody knows it more than Savage. He then announces that the match between Savage and Sting is not going to happen as Savage has realized it is much better to run with the pack in nWo and he does not want to destroy Sting tonight, as Sting has been left for him. He then announces that everyone will have to watch SuperBrawl VIII to see him beat Sting. He also says that even though Sting is advertised for tonight and in the building, there is no way he will show his face with the whole nWo in the ring. Sting runs in almost immediately and lays out the rest of the nWo single-handedly. When he goes for Hogan, Hogan runs, but when the nWo gets the upper hand, he gets back in. Lex Luger shows up despite his ribs being taped up and helps Sting out to force the nWo to retreat and end the show.
Bill Goldberg beats Fit Finley.
Psychosis beats Chavo Guerrero Jr.
Eric Bischoff and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan show up. Bischoff says that in this world, there are people who just do not believe, but tonight, he knows that Hogan will put all of the controversy to rest. Hogan says he hates controversy, and now that everything is copacetic and that "Macho Man" Randy Savage has seen "the nWo light," he hopes that Sting is at his best tonight when Savage drops the elbow from the top rope on him, as Savage has the whole nWo behind him and he is at the top of his game. He hopes Sting fights for his life, as it is just him and Sting this Sunday. He asks Savage to save him a piece of Sting so that when he beats him, it will be etched in stone for eternity. He also wants it to be known that nobody was robbed after what happened at Starrcade, as he and referee Nick Patrick were both robbed and everybody in the nWo wants Nick Patrick to be the referee for the World title match at SuperBrawl VIII. Hogan wants Nick Patrick to count the pinfall on Sting, and he makes it known that with the World title around his waist again, the nWo will be just too sweet.
This week on WCW Saturday Night: The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) vs. Steven Regal and Dave Taylor! Diamond Dallas Page vs. Sick Boy! Curt Hennig vs. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair!
Members of Raven's Flock are seen in the front row.
Booker T beats Riggs. After the match, Raven's Flock tries to climb over the guardrail to go after Booker T, but Saturn tells them that Booker T is his.
Mike Tenay tries to interview Lex Luger about the parking lot attack, but Lex Luger gets angry and tries to chase after Tenay as he is being taped up.
Juventud Guerrera beats Kidman. After the match, Chris Jericho runs into the ring and attacks Juventud. He tries to take the man's mask off, but when he does, it is revealed that Juventud is wearing another mask underneath. Juventud then hits Jericho with a missile drop kick before chasing him to the back.
Before the next match, Kevin Nash says that he has not seen The Giant since Souled Out, and he tells him to be at SuperBrawl VIII so that he can announce he has retired from professional wrestling at the hands of "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash. He also gives a shout-out to Syxx.
Mike Enos and Wayne Bloom beat The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) by disqualification after Kevin Nash punches referee Mickey Jay before hitting Wayne Bloom with a Jackknife Power Bomb. After the match, WCW security is waiting for Nash, who plays around with security before allowing himself to be handcuffed and taken to the back.
Rick Rude, Brian Adams and Curt Hennig show up. Rick Rude says that to claim to be the best there was, the best there is and the best there ever will be is to make a very bold statement, and last Monday night, Curt single-handedly eliminated Bret "The Hit Man" Hart from all three categories. He then asks Curt why he would choose Bret to pick on. Hennig says Bret has been walking around talking about how good he is. Suddenly, The British Bulldog and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart show up, and Neidhart and Bulldog challenge Hennig and Adams to a match. Both teams brawl almost immediately, and this brawl becomes an impromptu match.
Curt Hennig and Brian Adams vs. The British Bulldog and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart ends in a no-contest when the match gets wildly out of control.
We see footage from during the break where Curt Hennig, Brian Adams, The British Bulldog and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart all have to be held by back by WCW security.
Mike Tenay interviews The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner). Rick says they have never been as ready for a match in their life and that they have proven it by winning the tag team titles. He knows The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) will do everything they can to take the titles back, but says it will be easier to take a T-bone steak away from a rabid bulldog.
La Parka beats Super Calo despite the interference attempted by Disco Inferno. During the match, it is mentioned by Mike Tenay on commentary that Lex Luger and "Macho Man" Randy Savage were having an intense conversation with each other before they were attacked by the nWo. After the match, La Parka hits Disco Inferno with a steel chair.
We see a video package chronicling the recent events between "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit and Diamond Dallas Page.
Before the next match, Chris Jericho says he stands in the ring as the people's role model, paragon of virtue and hero, but he has a problem: he has Juventud Guerrera in a title vs. mask match at SuperBrawl VIII, and he claims he has seen Juventud without his mask and that he "looks like Quasimodo" without it. Jericho says he does not know if he can handle the responsibility of revealing Juventud's face to the world on Sunday, and says that he will let him keep his mask on because if you see Juventud's face once, you will never want to see it again.
Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Dean Malenko with the Lion Tamer.
"The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit and Diamond Dallas Page beat Raven's Flock (Raven and Saturn) following a Diamond Cutter to Raven and a Crippler Crossface to Saturn.
The New World Order carries "Macho Man" Randy Savage - whose face is covered with a Sting mask and whose chest has "NWO" spray painted on it - to the ring. "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan says that when you are in the nWo, you are in the nWo for life, and nobody knows it more than Savage. He then announces that the match between Savage and Sting is not going to happen as Savage has realized it is much better to run with the pack in nWo and he does not want to destroy Sting tonight, as Sting has been left for him. He then announces that everyone will have to watch SuperBrawl VIII to see him beat Sting. He also says that even though Sting is advertised for tonight and in the building, there is no way he will show his face with the whole nWo in the ring. Sting runs in almost immediately and lays out the rest of the nWo single-handedly. When he goes for Hogan, Hogan runs, but when the nWo gets the upper hand, he gets back in. Lex Luger shows up despite his ribs being taped up and helps Sting out to force the nWo to retreat and end the show.
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