Bret "The Hit Man" Hart shows up to start tonight's show. He says that nobody knows more than he does what it is like to be caught in a tough situation and what emotions runs through his body time in and time out, every time he steps in the ring and gives all that he has. He then mentions there is one man in the dressing room who his heart goes out to, as he is playing tug-of-war with his conscience and the fans are not helping. He asks Sting to understand that he knows where he is coming from as people pull from him on both sides of the nWo and want him to make a decision, and tells him that the red-and-black is not and will never be Sting. Bret also tells Sting that he has the key to his wrestling future, and if Sting hears him out, Bret can take him to the top and he will never need the fans again.
The Barbarian beats Jim Powers following the distraction by Jimmy Hart.
Tony Schiavone interviews Chris Jericho on the ramp. Jericho shows up with a sign saying "Conspiracy Victim," and says he feels pretty bad after he and WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon had a confrontation on Monday night, and apologizes, saying it will never, ever happen again. He asks Dillon to come listen to what he has to say. Schiavone reminds Jericho that Dillon is not here, and asks Schiavone to hold the sign - with the arrow pointing at him - as he calls Dillon a "fat, balding, unethical, hypocritical heathen" for having the gall to insult him in front of his peers, family and Jerichoholics worldwide on national television, and says it is not over. On Monday, he will go to Washington, DC and find the jurisprudence that Dillon is asking for to reinstate him as WCW Cruiserweight Champion, and when that happens, Dillon will never intimidate or screw with him ever again, for this is war.
The British Bulldog and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart beat High Voltage (Ronnie Rage and Kenny Kaos).
The black-and-red nWo Wolfpac (Kevin Nash, Konnan, Lex Luger, "Macho Man" Randy Savage"), now with new music, shows up. Nash says he has heard Bret "The Hit Man" Hart running his mouth earlier tonight, and Savage says they have something important to say, but there is only one man who can say it, and Lex Luger is the man. Luger says that sometimes in life, you have to go by your gut instinct to do what feels right, and he could go into a thousand reasons why he is the Wolfpac; however, it is bigger than any individual in the ring right now and it is happening right here and all over the country. He says Monday night felt right for him, that he turned his back on nobody despite holding the WCW banner for years, and that he still respects WCW. He says that when the ship is ready to sail and you have to make a decision whether or not to play in the ballgame, he is always a player and that is why he is in the Wolfpac right now. Luger then announces that he is not here just to talk about himself; he is also here to talk about Sting, who he has stuck with through thick and thin for years. He says he has talked to Sting on Monday night, and that everybody - he, the fans and even Sting himself - felt it that night, and he asks Sting to "take that step" and cross over to the Wolfpac and became part of the greatest force assembled in professional wrestling right now, as the Wolfpac is just too sweet.
Van Hammer beats Glacier by disqualification after Saturn shows up and hits Glacier with a standing side kick after Glacier puts Van Hammer in the Rings of Saturn. After the match, Saturn attacks both men, then Raven runs into the ring and hits Hammer with the Evenflow DDT while Saturn hits Glacier with the Death Valley Driver. Afterwards, Raven pleads with Saturn to re-join him and become a team again, as they have been friends since childhood and he has always been there for him. Saturn joins Raven's side again, then the two of them attack random people - first a concession stands worker, then a ring crew member - when Raven thinks those people are Mortis. Suddenly, a man dressed as a technician hits Raven in the head with a cookie sheets, then removes his headgear and runs away from Raven's riot squad after throwing the Mortis mask at Raven. Saturn and the riot squad then help Raven to the back.
Booker T beats "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit in the second match of their Best of Seven Series. Both men have now won one match apiece. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Benoit on the ramp. Benoit admits Booker T has undeniable talent, but he questions his heart, as this is a best of seven series and Booker T will find out what he is made of. He also says Booker T will find out why they call him "The Crippler."
Fit Finley retains the WCW World Television Championship against Brad Armstrong.
Saturn beats Barry Darsow after Darsow argues with referee Mickey Jay.
Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Barry Horowitz.
Eric Bischoff and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart show up with the black-and-white nWo. Bret says the wrestling world is full of broken heroes and Sting is just another one like him, and he is the only person that Sting can trust as he has always had his back and that Sting would still be World Heavyweight Champion if he had his way. Bret tells Sting that unlike the fans, he respects him, and that they both have plenty in common. He also claims that nobody in the Wolfpac is trustworthy following past events, and says that even he doesn't trust Lex Luger. As he wants to know where Sting stands, Bret says he knows Sting's true colors: black-and-white. As Bret tells Sting to make up his mind, the nWo Wolfpac (Kevin Nash, Lex Luger, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Miss Elizabeth, Konnan) shows up, and Nash tells Bret that he can run his mouth all night long, as everybody all over the country knows that Sting needs to be with them. Bret says he begs to differ, and that Sting belongs to him as he calls the Wolfpac "scum." Nash says they could sit here all night long and discuss this, but Sting has made up his mind and will make the right decision: black-and-red. The Giant then gets out of the ring and brawl with Nash, and both factions of the nWo brawl as the show ends.
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Thursday, May 28, 1998
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 14, 1997
Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for April 14, 1997
The New World Order show up at the commentary table and take it over once again. Kevin Nash says that one thing that is clear to him tonight is that Philadephia, Pennsylvania is definitely nWo country. He then tells Lex Luger, who is in the back, that he has to go through him to get his shot at "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan. The nWo then leaves.
"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats The Barbarian, then The Dungeon of Doom attacks Benoit after the match. Jeff Jarrett and Steve "Mongo" McMichael rush in to make the save. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Benoit after the match as Jarrett and McMichael leave. Benoit tells The Taskmaster that he's listened to his interviews lately and notices he goes on about retribution and karma as he tries to justify himself. He admits he hasn't always done the right thing, and says The Taskmaster is like the plague. If Benoit does not destroy The Taskmaster, The Taskmaster will destroy him. He tells The Taskmaster that the sun will soon set on his career.
Dean Malenko beats Hector Guerrero with the Texas Cloverleaf. Eddie Guerrero, now with his left hand in a cast, confronts Malenko as he is on his way out. Eddie tells Malenko that if he hurts his brother, he will bring out a side of him that he will not like. Malenko says he knows what Eddie is about, and so do the rest of the fans. Eddie then checks on brother Hector.
Reggie White of the Green Bay Packers is seen in the front row. It is announced that Reggie White has signed to wrestle for WCW in a match against Steve "Mongo" McMichael, and that McMichael has not signed his name on the contract for this match yet.
Rey Mysterio Jr. beats Juventud Guerrera.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Luna Vachon. She says she is the woman who lacks the restraints that hold an ordinary chameleon together, and she is the woman that is the number one contender for the WCW Women's Championship. She tells Madusa she will take the belt from around her waist and calls her "a pumped-up beauty queen."
The Ultimate Dragon beats Lane Carlson.
This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock)! The Ultimate Dragon! The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner)! Glacier! Lex Luger and The Giant!
Syxx retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Prince Iaukea by submission with a move Syxx calls "The Buzzkiller."
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, Kevin Greene and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. Piper says that every time he is at Nitro, "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan happens to be staying at home, and instead of seeing a big bald guy, he sees the rest of the New World Order surrounding him. He says that are no brains between all of the collective members, and dares the New World Order to come on down to the ring at Slamboree so they can take them on. He says that he and Flair laid the foundation back in the 1980s, and if it weren't for them, Hulk Hogan and the nWo wouldn't look so cool right now. Greene tells Hogan's advice, and it worked, then he stabbed everyone in the back and became part of The New World Order. He says that Piper and Flair made wrestling, and that he knows about a little something called respect. Flair talks about how he looked Verne Gagne in the eye in 1973 and thanked him for helping him get in the greatest sport in the world, how ten years later he wrestled Dick the Bruiser and made it to the big time, and how he took on "Macho Man" Randy Savae in 1993. He says he will go all night long for years to come.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.
Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock) beat High Voltage (Rage and Kaos) in a Philadelphia Street Fight after Rage is put through two tables.
The Giant quickly beats Big Al.
Diamond Dallas Page beats Konnan. After the match, "Macho Man" Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth can be seen in the stands, and Savage tells Page that if he has a problem with him, he has a problem with Page. He tells Kimberly to quit fantasizing about him and calling him. Page immediately makes his way into the crowd and goes after Savage and Elizabeth.
Lee Marshall calls from Saginaw, Michigan - the site of next week's Nitro - for the 1-800-COLLECT Road Report.
The Four Horsemen (Jeff Jarrett and Steve "Mongo" McMichael) beat Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) by disqualification after Sister Sherri keeps Debra at bay and causes the use of the steel Halliburton briefcase to backfire. Sister Sherri tries to whack Debra in the head with the briefcase, but misses. Before the match, it is announced that next week will have an announcement of what has been going on behind the scenes in World Championship Wrestling since Eric Bischoff was suspended from his duties as Executive Vice President. It is also announced that Nick Patrick has petitioned to be re-signed as a referee to World Championship Wrestling, implying that Nick Patrick is defecting from the New World Order. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Jarrett and Mongo after the match, and it is announced that Steve "Mongo" McMichael will face Reggie White in a wrestling ring at Slambree, calling it an honor that White wants him in the squared circle while accusing White of selling out when he won a Super Bowl last year for the Green Bay Packers. White gets in the ring and stares down Mongo, and Mongo spits in his face as security tries to separate the men. Reggie White wastes no time tackling Mongo before behind held back by security, while Jarrett has to keep Mongo from going at White.
Lex Luger beats Kevin Nash by disqualification after The New World attack Luger. Diamond Dallas Page shows up and fights the nWo, but the numbers game quickly catches up with him. The Giant shows up , and Nash dares him to come into the ring with a lead pipe into his hand that was brought to the ring by Vincent. The Giant does not enter the ring, but the real Sting does, and he shows up with three black baseball bats. He tosses one to Luger, one to Page and one to The Giant. Sting gets into the ring with his own baseball bat, then the others rush in, sending the New World Order running and Sting nails Nash with the bat.
"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats The Barbarian, then The Dungeon of Doom attacks Benoit after the match. Jeff Jarrett and Steve "Mongo" McMichael rush in to make the save. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Benoit after the match as Jarrett and McMichael leave. Benoit tells The Taskmaster that he's listened to his interviews lately and notices he goes on about retribution and karma as he tries to justify himself. He admits he hasn't always done the right thing, and says The Taskmaster is like the plague. If Benoit does not destroy The Taskmaster, The Taskmaster will destroy him. He tells The Taskmaster that the sun will soon set on his career.
Dean Malenko beats Hector Guerrero with the Texas Cloverleaf. Eddie Guerrero, now with his left hand in a cast, confronts Malenko as he is on his way out. Eddie tells Malenko that if he hurts his brother, he will bring out a side of him that he will not like. Malenko says he knows what Eddie is about, and so do the rest of the fans. Eddie then checks on brother Hector.
Reggie White of the Green Bay Packers is seen in the front row. It is announced that Reggie White has signed to wrestle for WCW in a match against Steve "Mongo" McMichael, and that McMichael has not signed his name on the contract for this match yet.
Rey Mysterio Jr. beats Juventud Guerrera.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Luna Vachon. She says she is the woman who lacks the restraints that hold an ordinary chameleon together, and she is the woman that is the number one contender for the WCW Women's Championship. She tells Madusa she will take the belt from around her waist and calls her "a pumped-up beauty queen."
The Ultimate Dragon beats Lane Carlson.
This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock)! The Ultimate Dragon! The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner)! Glacier! Lex Luger and The Giant!
Syxx retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Prince Iaukea by submission with a move Syxx calls "The Buzzkiller."
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, Kevin Greene and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. Piper says that every time he is at Nitro, "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan happens to be staying at home, and instead of seeing a big bald guy, he sees the rest of the New World Order surrounding him. He says that are no brains between all of the collective members, and dares the New World Order to come on down to the ring at Slamboree so they can take them on. He says that he and Flair laid the foundation back in the 1980s, and if it weren't for them, Hulk Hogan and the nWo wouldn't look so cool right now. Greene tells Hogan's advice, and it worked, then he stabbed everyone in the back and became part of The New World Order. He says that Piper and Flair made wrestling, and that he knows about a little something called respect. Flair talks about how he looked Verne Gagne in the eye in 1973 and thanked him for helping him get in the greatest sport in the world, how ten years later he wrestled Dick the Bruiser and made it to the big time, and how he took on "Macho Man" Randy Savae in 1993. He says he will go all night long for years to come.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.
Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock) beat High Voltage (Rage and Kaos) in a Philadelphia Street Fight after Rage is put through two tables.
The Giant quickly beats Big Al.
Diamond Dallas Page beats Konnan. After the match, "Macho Man" Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth can be seen in the stands, and Savage tells Page that if he has a problem with him, he has a problem with Page. He tells Kimberly to quit fantasizing about him and calling him. Page immediately makes his way into the crowd and goes after Savage and Elizabeth.
Lee Marshall calls from Saginaw, Michigan - the site of next week's Nitro - for the 1-800-COLLECT Road Report.
The Four Horsemen (Jeff Jarrett and Steve "Mongo" McMichael) beat Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) by disqualification after Sister Sherri keeps Debra at bay and causes the use of the steel Halliburton briefcase to backfire. Sister Sherri tries to whack Debra in the head with the briefcase, but misses. Before the match, it is announced that next week will have an announcement of what has been going on behind the scenes in World Championship Wrestling since Eric Bischoff was suspended from his duties as Executive Vice President. It is also announced that Nick Patrick has petitioned to be re-signed as a referee to World Championship Wrestling, implying that Nick Patrick is defecting from the New World Order. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Jarrett and Mongo after the match, and it is announced that Steve "Mongo" McMichael will face Reggie White in a wrestling ring at Slambree, calling it an honor that White wants him in the squared circle while accusing White of selling out when he won a Super Bowl last year for the Green Bay Packers. White gets in the ring and stares down Mongo, and Mongo spits in his face as security tries to separate the men. Reggie White wastes no time tackling Mongo before behind held back by security, while Jarrett has to keep Mongo from going at White.
Lex Luger beats Kevin Nash by disqualification after The New World attack Luger. Diamond Dallas Page shows up and fights the nWo, but the numbers game quickly catches up with him. The Giant shows up , and Nash dares him to come into the ring with a lead pipe into his hand that was brought to the ring by Vincent. The Giant does not enter the ring, but the real Sting does, and he shows up with three black baseball bats. He tosses one to Luger, one to Page and one to The Giant. Sting gets into the ring with his own baseball bat, then the others rush in, sending the New World Order running and Sting nails Nash with the bat.
Monday, April 7, 1997
Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for April 7, 1997
The show begins with the aftermath of Diamond Dallas Page vs. "Macho Man" Randy Savage at Spring Stampede.
The Dungeon of Doom (Konnan and Hugh Morrus) beat "Das Wunderkind" Alex Wright and Psychosis. During the match, we see footage from earlier today where Diamond Dallas Page says that it is not over between himself and "Macho Man" Randy Savage as he enters the building.
Rey Mysterio Jr. beats "Lord" Steven Regal by disqualification when Regal refuses to break the Regal Stretch after Rey grabs the bottom rope. The New World Order - at least its main contingent - shows up to the arena, during the match, and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan says that they will take care of the family business, draw the line and bring the family back together. After the match, Prince Iaukea tries to make the save, but Regal puts Iaukea in the Regal Stretch. Two more referees have to get into the ring to break the hold. There is then news that another limousine is arriving at the arena, which contains the rest of The New World Order. "Macho Man" Randy Savage is now on crutches after what happened at Spring Stampede.
"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Ice Train. During the match, The New World Order gets together, and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan wants to know where everyone stands. "Macho Man" Randy Savage says that Eric Bischoff has gotten soft since his suspension, but Bischoff says he's gotten smart and not soft. Kevin Nash, who is standing in the back, is noticed walking away during their conversation.
We see footage from the world premiere for Double Team, where "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Dennis Rodman are spotted. We learn that Rodman is in the nWo because he wants to have fun, make a lot of money and doesn't want to be fined anymore. Hogan tells Rodman that nobody is in his league. Double Team is premiering in theaters July 13th.
The Taskmaster beats Hector Guerrero. Once again, Jacqueline pounds on The Taskmaster's opponent outside of the ring.
The New World Order shows up. Ted DiBiase says it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that there is turmoil within the family, and that they will all end it tonight as it is all for one and one for all and they will either walk out together or go their separate ways. "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan says it's time to take care of family business, or else the "nWo World Heavyweight Championship". Hogan first focuses on Kevin Nash, who has problems being in Chicago around the time of Spring Stampede, and tells Nash that if he has a problem, it needs to be aired right now. Nash says he has no problem with Dennis Rodman and welcomes him to the nWo, but he sat in the hotel room with Syxx and apologizes if he was a little grouchy last week. Hogan says that he'll make sure Nash goes on an nWo Easter hunt next year. Hogan says Nash having no problem with Rodman solves half the equation, then asks why Scott Hall was nowhere to be found, and wants to know where Hall is. Nash says that Hall is "nWo 4 Lyfe," as he has known him for seven years. Hogan then says that if the rules haven't changed, the family is still a family, yet Nash is burning a hole through him. Hogan tells Nash that either he and Hall are in it "4 Lyfe," or Nash and Hogan need to get it on right now. Hogan gets ready for a fight, and Nash tells Hogan he doesn't have to love him to respect him, as where he comes from in Detroit, Michigan, you're only as big a man as your word. Nash tells Hogan he gave him his word then, and he's giving it now, as "nWo 4 Lyfe" means just that. Everyone makes up except for "Macho Man" Randy Savage, who is still angry with Eric Bischoff. Hogan then proclaims that Sting is on the boderline of getting stung as the crowd chants for him, then tells Savage that if he and Nash can see things the same way - while telling Nash he does not want to get it on with him - then Savage can bury the hatchet with Bischoff. Savage says he is willing to go with the flow, but just like how Bischoff is on probation with Ted Turner, he is on probation with him and Savage is on probation with Bischoff. Bischoff says that's good enough for him, and all is well with The New World Order...for now.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. He says that last week, he and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper bonded, and The New World Order knows because the word is out that they're ready to play ball one more time. Flair then introduces Piper to the ring, who says that it is time to strike, and Flair says that Kevin Greene wants to join in on the fun. Piper then says that he saw the confusion within The New World Order, and says they smell like six dead otters in the drainpipe and can't wrestle. He then says that if Ric Flair says Kevin Greene is okay with him, that's gold in his book. Suddenly, Kevin Greene shows up out of the blue, and makes it known that he's got Piper and Flair's back. Te three of them then dance around in the ring together before leaving.
Dean Malenko retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship after a swift kick to the head. Jericho has to be tended to by medical staff after the match.
This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: Jeff Jarrett! Chris Jericho! "The Crippler" Chris Benoit! The Taskmaster and Jacqueline! Lex Luger and The Giant!
High Voltage (Rage and Kaos) beat Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock) after Johnny Grunge sends himself through a table after Kaos rolls of it. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Public Enemy after the match. Grunge says it's all good, and Rocco Rock gives credit where credit is due, and challenges High Voltage to a Philadelphia Street Fighter next week after telling them they may have started something they can't finish.
Backstage, Prince Iaukea is tended to by medical staff, getting his rips taped up.
Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) beat The Four Horsemen (Jeff Jarrett and a very late Steve "Mongo" McMichael) after Mongo shows up late, gets a few hits in, then tags Jarrett in order for Jarrett to fall victim to a Harlem Side Kick. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Jarrett, Mongo and Debra McMichael, and Jarrett says that he is tired of Mongo making him out to be an idiot, and says "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair would not approve of his behavior tonight. Jarrett asks where Mongo was, but Mongo never answers his question and says he will get his due and everyone in the locker room should be afraid of him.
Lee Marshall calls from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - the site of next week's Nitro - for the 1-800-COLLECT Road Report.
The Ultimate Dragon takes advantage of Prince Iaukea's injured ribs to beat Prince Iaukea and become WCW World Television Champion!
Scott Steiner is attacked by Konnan and Hugh Morrus of The Dungeon of Doom before the next match. The Giant shows up to help, and when Hugh Morrus hits The Giant in the back with a steel chair, it has no effect. Konnan and Hugh Morrus are forced to retreat, and the match is thrown out.
Diamond Dallas Page shows up, battered and bruised and with his right arm in a sling from his match at Spring Stampede. Page says that last night, he faced one of the biggest superstars in professional wrestling, and if anyone ever said that he would be in the main event two years ago, they would be nuts. Page considers himself an anomaly that wasn't supposed to happen, and it happened to "Macho Man" Randy Savage. He tells Savage that if he found him grabbing Kimberly by the hair and slapping her upside the head, he would have killed him. He takes his sling off, and tells Savage that if he has any guts, he would get in the ring and face him again right now. Savage shows up on crutches and without Miss Elizabeth, but "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan shows up and tells him "this one is on me." The rest of The New World Order shows up, and tells Savage that he's taken care of the New World Order, and now Hulk will take care of Savage by facing Page himself. As Hogan rips his shirt, Sting shows up in the rafters on a cable, and rappels down to the aisle. Sting stands between the ring and The New World Order, and he tosses the baseball bat to the ring, where Page catches it. He then pulls another bat out and points it at Hogan before joining Page in the ring.
The Dungeon of Doom (Konnan and Hugh Morrus) beat "Das Wunderkind" Alex Wright and Psychosis. During the match, we see footage from earlier today where Diamond Dallas Page says that it is not over between himself and "Macho Man" Randy Savage as he enters the building.
Rey Mysterio Jr. beats "Lord" Steven Regal by disqualification when Regal refuses to break the Regal Stretch after Rey grabs the bottom rope. The New World Order - at least its main contingent - shows up to the arena, during the match, and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan says that they will take care of the family business, draw the line and bring the family back together. After the match, Prince Iaukea tries to make the save, but Regal puts Iaukea in the Regal Stretch. Two more referees have to get into the ring to break the hold. There is then news that another limousine is arriving at the arena, which contains the rest of The New World Order. "Macho Man" Randy Savage is now on crutches after what happened at Spring Stampede.
"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Ice Train. During the match, The New World Order gets together, and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan wants to know where everyone stands. "Macho Man" Randy Savage says that Eric Bischoff has gotten soft since his suspension, but Bischoff says he's gotten smart and not soft. Kevin Nash, who is standing in the back, is noticed walking away during their conversation.
We see footage from the world premiere for Double Team, where "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Dennis Rodman are spotted. We learn that Rodman is in the nWo because he wants to have fun, make a lot of money and doesn't want to be fined anymore. Hogan tells Rodman that nobody is in his league. Double Team is premiering in theaters July 13th.
The Taskmaster beats Hector Guerrero. Once again, Jacqueline pounds on The Taskmaster's opponent outside of the ring.
The New World Order shows up. Ted DiBiase says it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that there is turmoil within the family, and that they will all end it tonight as it is all for one and one for all and they will either walk out together or go their separate ways. "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan says it's time to take care of family business, or else the "nWo World Heavyweight Championship". Hogan first focuses on Kevin Nash, who has problems being in Chicago around the time of Spring Stampede, and tells Nash that if he has a problem, it needs to be aired right now. Nash says he has no problem with Dennis Rodman and welcomes him to the nWo, but he sat in the hotel room with Syxx and apologizes if he was a little grouchy last week. Hogan says that he'll make sure Nash goes on an nWo Easter hunt next year. Hogan says Nash having no problem with Rodman solves half the equation, then asks why Scott Hall was nowhere to be found, and wants to know where Hall is. Nash says that Hall is "nWo 4 Lyfe," as he has known him for seven years. Hogan then says that if the rules haven't changed, the family is still a family, yet Nash is burning a hole through him. Hogan tells Nash that either he and Hall are in it "4 Lyfe," or Nash and Hogan need to get it on right now. Hogan gets ready for a fight, and Nash tells Hogan he doesn't have to love him to respect him, as where he comes from in Detroit, Michigan, you're only as big a man as your word. Nash tells Hogan he gave him his word then, and he's giving it now, as "nWo 4 Lyfe" means just that. Everyone makes up except for "Macho Man" Randy Savage, who is still angry with Eric Bischoff. Hogan then proclaims that Sting is on the boderline of getting stung as the crowd chants for him, then tells Savage that if he and Nash can see things the same way - while telling Nash he does not want to get it on with him - then Savage can bury the hatchet with Bischoff. Savage says he is willing to go with the flow, but just like how Bischoff is on probation with Ted Turner, he is on probation with him and Savage is on probation with Bischoff. Bischoff says that's good enough for him, and all is well with The New World Order...for now.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. He says that last week, he and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper bonded, and The New World Order knows because the word is out that they're ready to play ball one more time. Flair then introduces Piper to the ring, who says that it is time to strike, and Flair says that Kevin Greene wants to join in on the fun. Piper then says that he saw the confusion within The New World Order, and says they smell like six dead otters in the drainpipe and can't wrestle. He then says that if Ric Flair says Kevin Greene is okay with him, that's gold in his book. Suddenly, Kevin Greene shows up out of the blue, and makes it known that he's got Piper and Flair's back. Te three of them then dance around in the ring together before leaving.
Dean Malenko retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship after a swift kick to the head. Jericho has to be tended to by medical staff after the match.
This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: Jeff Jarrett! Chris Jericho! "The Crippler" Chris Benoit! The Taskmaster and Jacqueline! Lex Luger and The Giant!
High Voltage (Rage and Kaos) beat Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock) after Johnny Grunge sends himself through a table after Kaos rolls of it. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Public Enemy after the match. Grunge says it's all good, and Rocco Rock gives credit where credit is due, and challenges High Voltage to a Philadelphia Street Fighter next week after telling them they may have started something they can't finish.
Backstage, Prince Iaukea is tended to by medical staff, getting his rips taped up.
Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) beat The Four Horsemen (Jeff Jarrett and a very late Steve "Mongo" McMichael) after Mongo shows up late, gets a few hits in, then tags Jarrett in order for Jarrett to fall victim to a Harlem Side Kick. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Jarrett, Mongo and Debra McMichael, and Jarrett says that he is tired of Mongo making him out to be an idiot, and says "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair would not approve of his behavior tonight. Jarrett asks where Mongo was, but Mongo never answers his question and says he will get his due and everyone in the locker room should be afraid of him.
Lee Marshall calls from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - the site of next week's Nitro - for the 1-800-COLLECT Road Report.
The Ultimate Dragon takes advantage of Prince Iaukea's injured ribs to beat Prince Iaukea and become WCW World Television Champion!
Scott Steiner is attacked by Konnan and Hugh Morrus of The Dungeon of Doom before the next match. The Giant shows up to help, and when Hugh Morrus hits The Giant in the back with a steel chair, it has no effect. Konnan and Hugh Morrus are forced to retreat, and the match is thrown out.
Diamond Dallas Page shows up, battered and bruised and with his right arm in a sling from his match at Spring Stampede. Page says that last night, he faced one of the biggest superstars in professional wrestling, and if anyone ever said that he would be in the main event two years ago, they would be nuts. Page considers himself an anomaly that wasn't supposed to happen, and it happened to "Macho Man" Randy Savage. He tells Savage that if he found him grabbing Kimberly by the hair and slapping her upside the head, he would have killed him. He takes his sling off, and tells Savage that if he has any guts, he would get in the ring and face him again right now. Savage shows up on crutches and without Miss Elizabeth, but "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan shows up and tells him "this one is on me." The rest of The New World Order shows up, and tells Savage that he's taken care of the New World Order, and now Hulk will take care of Savage by facing Page himself. As Hogan rips his shirt, Sting shows up in the rafters on a cable, and rappels down to the aisle. Sting stands between the ring and The New World Order, and he tosses the baseball bat to the ring, where Page catches it. He then pulls another bat out and points it at Hogan before joining Page in the ring.
Monday, June 3, 1996
Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for June 3, 1996
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews The Shark. He has not cut the other half of his hair because he relives the embarrassment of what happened when Big Bubba - who is in the ring with Shark's hair - cut his air to remind himself that he's not a shark, a fish, or an Avalanche, but a man - a 500 pound man named John Tenta. He plans to hurt Big Bubba and then shave The Giant's head to force him to feel the embarrassment he has felt. After a quick fight in the ring, John Tenta grabs the scissors and tries to cut Bubba's hair, and Bubba escapes and refuses to get back in the ring. John Tenta beats Big Bubba by count-out.
The Faces of Fear (Meng and The Barbarian) beat the debuting High Voltage (Robbie Ruckus and Kenny Kaos).
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Sting and Lex Luger backstage. Lex Luger says everything got out of hand when Rick Steiner showed up last week, but Sting says it really started when Luger kicked Scott Steiner in the gut before Sting put him in a superplex into the concrete. Luger says he and The Steiners go way back and they're all very competitive. Suddenly, The Steiner Brothers show up, with Rick confronting Luger for kicking Scott in the gut and putting him back in the ring. Scott Steiner challenges Sting and Luger for the WCW World Tag Team Championships, and after more words are traded, Scott pushes Luger. The Steiners leave before it can get even hotter.
Sgt. Craig "Pitbull" Pittman beats Disco Inferno when Disco gives up before Pittman can put him in the Code Red. Disco then speaks into the camera, saying that if he was put in the Code Red, he wouldn't be able to move his hands anymore.
"Lord" Steven Regal beats "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan by grabbing the tights during a schoolboy pin when "Earl" Robert Eaton and Jeeves distract the referee and "Squire" David Taylor takes away - and steals - Hacksaw's 2x4. Hacksaw chases after Taylor after the match, and "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Regal and Eaton, with Taylor joining soon after. Regal says he's paid double the fine for what happened on Main Event. Regal says he could have insulted Sting, his family and his friends, but says Sting loves nobody but himself. He wants Sting at his best at The Great American Bash so he can beat him at his best.
The Taskmaster quickly beats Prince Iaukea in the latter's Nitro debut. After the match, "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Jimmy Hart and The Taskmaster. Hart says he feels like he's talking to a brick wall, telling him he and The Taskmaster don't need anything or anybody else and that they shouldn't have to team with "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair or "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson. The Taskmaster says there are two wars: one to be handled by the legal department and the other involving the fact that Hulkamania is not dead. He says that Anderson and Flair are the only two people he respects in the business. He tells Anderson that he warned him about Flyin' Brian, and says he knows serpents better than anyone on this planet, and the only way to get rid of one is to crush the egg. He plans to get rid of Benoit so he can get rid of Hulk Hogan.
"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson wear a Kevin Greene jersey and a Steve "Mongo" McMichael jersey, respectively, on their way to the ring for the next match.
Fireworks go off to signal the beginning of the second hour.
"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson beat The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) after Miss Elizabeth distracts the referee and Woman rakes the eyes of Robert Gibson from the apron. During the match, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan leaves the commentary table, says something to Woman and Miss Elizabeth, then heads back. After the match, "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Anderson and Flair. Anderson says that wrestlers are tougher and much bigger than professional football players, and Flair says that the jerseys were a gift from Debra McMichael. Flair tells Kevin Greene that he and Anderson are bigger, faster, and sleeker and that they can go all night long. Heenan is also there, saying that he told Woman that he knows of a place where she can get her diamonds cleaned. He says that people have asked him to manage, and have offered an exorbitant cost for it, but he has promised to never manage again. He then pulls out a briefcase which contains the 1988 All-Madden trophy for managing John Madden's team, and at The Great American Bash, he will coach, and he will be at ringside in Anderson and Flair's corner.
We see a video package of Hulk Hogan.
The Giant beats Ice Train with a single choke slam after Jimmy Hart smacks Ice Train in the leg with his megaphone, distracting Ice Train. After the match, Scott "Flash" Norton confronts The Giant and earns two choke slams for his trouble. As officials and wrestlers check on Ice Train and Norton, The Giant tells "Mean" Gene Okerlund makes it known he is incensed that video packages of Hulk Hogan is being shown as he is the World Heavyweight Championship and the one that eliminated him. After having taken out Hogan, Sting and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, he wants to take out Lex Luger next.
Scott "Flash" Norton is moving around, but he is in no shape for his match against Hugh Morrus. Nevertheless, Hugh Morrus shows up and attacks Norton anyway, which turns out to be a mistake as a very cocky Hugh Morrus gets caught by Norton during No Laughing Matter and gets hit with a few shots from Norton. Scott "Flash" Norton ends up getting a surprise upset win against Hugh Morrus.
Steve "Mongo" McMichael and Kevin Greene come up with a battle plan against "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson, but they seem to be butting heards. However, they have a idea for who they want as a coach: "Macho Man" Randy Savage.
The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) vs. Sting and Lex Luger ends after The Giant interferes and choke slams Rick Steiner. During the match, Eric Bischoff and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan interview "Macho Man" Randy Savage via telephone, and though he isn't allowed to wrestle, he can still do some mat coaching, and if Steve "Mongo" McMichael and Kevin Greene need a coach, he's in. Heenan doesn't want anything to do with Savage, but Savage says Heenan's please are so weak that he, Kevin Greene and Mongo could eat him all up. After the match, Lex Luger fights off The Giant, and Sting and Scott Steiner join in to clean house.
Razor Ramon shows up again in the denim jeans and jacket, and once again tells Eric Bischoff that if he wants a war, he's got one and that he will finish it. Suddenly, Sting confronts Razor Ramon, reminds him he's in WCW and that he only sees one of him when he's looking for a war with three of the best in WCW. He then challenges Razor to a one-on-one match right here, right now. Razor tells him he's got a fight, only nobody tells him what to do or when to do it. Razor tosses his toothpick at Sting, and Sting responds by slapping Razor in the face. Police rush in in case of further confrontation, but Razor tells Sting he's got a big surprise for him next week.
The Faces of Fear (Meng and The Barbarian) beat the debuting High Voltage (Robbie Ruckus and Kenny Kaos).
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Sting and Lex Luger backstage. Lex Luger says everything got out of hand when Rick Steiner showed up last week, but Sting says it really started when Luger kicked Scott Steiner in the gut before Sting put him in a superplex into the concrete. Luger says he and The Steiners go way back and they're all very competitive. Suddenly, The Steiner Brothers show up, with Rick confronting Luger for kicking Scott in the gut and putting him back in the ring. Scott Steiner challenges Sting and Luger for the WCW World Tag Team Championships, and after more words are traded, Scott pushes Luger. The Steiners leave before it can get even hotter.
Sgt. Craig "Pitbull" Pittman beats Disco Inferno when Disco gives up before Pittman can put him in the Code Red. Disco then speaks into the camera, saying that if he was put in the Code Red, he wouldn't be able to move his hands anymore.
"Lord" Steven Regal beats "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan by grabbing the tights during a schoolboy pin when "Earl" Robert Eaton and Jeeves distract the referee and "Squire" David Taylor takes away - and steals - Hacksaw's 2x4. Hacksaw chases after Taylor after the match, and "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Regal and Eaton, with Taylor joining soon after. Regal says he's paid double the fine for what happened on Main Event. Regal says he could have insulted Sting, his family and his friends, but says Sting loves nobody but himself. He wants Sting at his best at The Great American Bash so he can beat him at his best.
The Taskmaster quickly beats Prince Iaukea in the latter's Nitro debut. After the match, "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Jimmy Hart and The Taskmaster. Hart says he feels like he's talking to a brick wall, telling him he and The Taskmaster don't need anything or anybody else and that they shouldn't have to team with "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair or "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson. The Taskmaster says there are two wars: one to be handled by the legal department and the other involving the fact that Hulkamania is not dead. He says that Anderson and Flair are the only two people he respects in the business. He tells Anderson that he warned him about Flyin' Brian, and says he knows serpents better than anyone on this planet, and the only way to get rid of one is to crush the egg. He plans to get rid of Benoit so he can get rid of Hulk Hogan.
"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson wear a Kevin Greene jersey and a Steve "Mongo" McMichael jersey, respectively, on their way to the ring for the next match.
Fireworks go off to signal the beginning of the second hour.
"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson beat The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) after Miss Elizabeth distracts the referee and Woman rakes the eyes of Robert Gibson from the apron. During the match, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan leaves the commentary table, says something to Woman and Miss Elizabeth, then heads back. After the match, "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Anderson and Flair. Anderson says that wrestlers are tougher and much bigger than professional football players, and Flair says that the jerseys were a gift from Debra McMichael. Flair tells Kevin Greene that he and Anderson are bigger, faster, and sleeker and that they can go all night long. Heenan is also there, saying that he told Woman that he knows of a place where she can get her diamonds cleaned. He says that people have asked him to manage, and have offered an exorbitant cost for it, but he has promised to never manage again. He then pulls out a briefcase which contains the 1988 All-Madden trophy for managing John Madden's team, and at The Great American Bash, he will coach, and he will be at ringside in Anderson and Flair's corner.
We see a video package of Hulk Hogan.
The Giant beats Ice Train with a single choke slam after Jimmy Hart smacks Ice Train in the leg with his megaphone, distracting Ice Train. After the match, Scott "Flash" Norton confronts The Giant and earns two choke slams for his trouble. As officials and wrestlers check on Ice Train and Norton, The Giant tells "Mean" Gene Okerlund makes it known he is incensed that video packages of Hulk Hogan is being shown as he is the World Heavyweight Championship and the one that eliminated him. After having taken out Hogan, Sting and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, he wants to take out Lex Luger next.
Scott "Flash" Norton is moving around, but he is in no shape for his match against Hugh Morrus. Nevertheless, Hugh Morrus shows up and attacks Norton anyway, which turns out to be a mistake as a very cocky Hugh Morrus gets caught by Norton during No Laughing Matter and gets hit with a few shots from Norton. Scott "Flash" Norton ends up getting a surprise upset win against Hugh Morrus.
Steve "Mongo" McMichael and Kevin Greene come up with a battle plan against "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson, but they seem to be butting heards. However, they have a idea for who they want as a coach: "Macho Man" Randy Savage.
The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) vs. Sting and Lex Luger ends after The Giant interferes and choke slams Rick Steiner. During the match, Eric Bischoff and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan interview "Macho Man" Randy Savage via telephone, and though he isn't allowed to wrestle, he can still do some mat coaching, and if Steve "Mongo" McMichael and Kevin Greene need a coach, he's in. Heenan doesn't want anything to do with Savage, but Savage says Heenan's please are so weak that he, Kevin Greene and Mongo could eat him all up. After the match, Lex Luger fights off The Giant, and Sting and Scott Steiner join in to clean house.
Razor Ramon shows up again in the denim jeans and jacket, and once again tells Eric Bischoff that if he wants a war, he's got one and that he will finish it. Suddenly, Sting confronts Razor Ramon, reminds him he's in WCW and that he only sees one of him when he's looking for a war with three of the best in WCW. He then challenges Razor to a one-on-one match right here, right now. Razor tells him he's got a fight, only nobody tells him what to do or when to do it. Razor tosses his toothpick at Sting, and Sting responds by slapping Razor in the face. Police rush in in case of further confrontation, but Razor tells Sting he's got a big surprise for him next week.
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