Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for February 28, 2000

We see footage from earlier today of Sid Vicious and Tank Abbott making separate entrances into the arena.

Mike Tenay interviews Jeff Jarrett, who says he does not care who wins the WCW World Heavyweight Championship as he has shot at the title signed, sealed and delivered. He tells Mike Tenay he will not be taking the match lightly, and not only does the think he can beat Tank Abbott if he were to win the World title, he also goes so far as to guarantee a victory.

Backstage, Miss Hancock says it's time to teach Lane and Idol a lesson.

Disco Inferno guests on commentary for the next match. Later in the match, so does Miss Hancock.

The Mamalukes (Johnny the Bull and Big Vito) beat Lane and Idol. During the match, Miss Hancock dos another table dance on the commentary table, distracting everyone, including referee Nick Patrick. Johnny The Bull takes out Idol for the win. After the match, Big Vito calls out Miss Hancock, asking her to come to the ring to dance again, this time "for the paisans." She dances with the Mamalukes and Disco Inferno, then The Harris Brothers (Ron and Don Harris) rush in and decimate Disco and the Mamalukes before declaring they will become the next WCW World Tag Team Champions.

The Kid Cam catches Buff Bagwell talking to Miss Elizabeth, trying to get a date. Miss Elizabeth refuses, then the camera cuts to a television screen showing the footage before panning to Elizabeth, The Total Package and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Flair and the Package think Bagwell is out of his mind.

In footage from earlier today, Bam Bam Bigelow predicts Sid Vicious will retain the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against Tank Abbott due to experience.

Riki Rachtman is seen at the Nitro Party in the Buckeye Cafe in Cleveland, Ohio at Ohio State University. We then see some of the fun and games earlier today at Campus Clash.

We hear from Hulk Hogan, who says that after the sacrifice in Sacramento, California, he realized just how far he and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair have taken their feud, and as he was on the way to the emergency room and waited for each bated breath from Jimmy Hart's body that he thought would be Jimmy's last, he gazed down into Jimmy's eyes, and as Jimmy tried to speak, he realized that the steel cage was not the answer, and neither were the Hulkamaniacs. Jimmy uttered the word "Yappapi," and he knew that the answer was the Yappapi Indian Stretch Match. Hulk Hogan knows that he can box him in contractually, and corner him in. If they are bonded together with leather with nobody else in their way, Flair will understand what the Yappapi Indian Strap Match means as he is in pain. Hulk says he is calling Flair's bluff, and when he straps his wrist into Flair's, the leather will be Flair's last lfieline to the wrestling world and he will beat him to an inch to his life to prove that Flair will bow down to him for eternity.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, who shows up with The Total Package and Miss Elizabeth. Flair asks who Hulk Hogan will strip to him when he has Hulk Hogan's belt, and says Hulkamania is dead after The Total Package beat Hulk Hogan half to death and he took his weight belt. The Total Package then brags about how he and Flair strapped Hogan down and "booted his brains out," then says the funniest thing is that Sting was nowhere to be found as he doesn't have what it takes anymore. He then addresses Buff Bagwell trying to ask Miss Elizabeth for a date, and challenges Buff to a match tonight. The Total Package then verbally craps on Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is not long before Curt Hennig, who has not been seen in months, shows up and stands up for Minneosta before challenging Flair to a match. Flair threatens to slap Hennig in the back of the head, and Hennig says that if he can't beat Flair, he will streak in public next week.

Backstage, Mike Tenay interviews Booker. He is not happy with Kidman not being there last week on Thunder, and he will be blowing off some steam on Kidman tonight.

Torrie Wilson tells Kidman about the Kid Cam being stolen again and that she does not know who took it. Kidman says they will find it after the match.

It is confirmed by inside sources that Sting will be here later tonight.

Backstage, "Mean' Gene Okerlund interviews Jeff Jarrett. Jarrett says WCW is screwing with him again by giving Tank Abbott a World title shot and forcing him to defend the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Vampiro. Tonight, he will show what he is all about, and at Uncensored, "The Chose One" will become "The Chosen Champ." He also refuses to divulge where THe Harris Brothers (Ron and Don Harris) are tonight.

Booker vs. Kidman ends when The Harris Brothers (Ron and Don Harris) beat up both men in the match. Before the match begins, it is announced that "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair has accepted Hulk Hogan's challenge to a Yappapi Indian Strap Match.

Backstage, "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Harlem Heat (Stevie Ray, Big T, J. Biggs, Cassius). Stevie Ray says that what happened to Booker earlier is what happens when you don't have anyone watching your back and you aren't "rolling with the big dogs anymore." Stevie Ray and Big T then agree that a hard head makes for "a very soft ass." J. Biggs says he wants to offer Booker some pro bono services, as "graffiti is against the law."

In footage from earlier today, Lash Laroux predicts that Sid Vicious will beat Tank Abbott, since it will take more that one knockout blow to lay Sid out.

We see footage of Arnold Schwarzenegger in attendance, along with "Big Jake," who has the largest arms - 28 inches - in the world. We will get another look at Big Jake on Thunder.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "Screamin'" Norman Smiley. Smiley says he has been dealing with injuries, and what Dustin Rhodes did to Tery Funk last week was a crime. He calls Terry Funk an inspiration for him to hold the WCW Hardcore Championship, and now Terry Funk is hurt. He says somebody needs to step up to the plate and help Funk, and tonight, Dustin Rhodes will be doing all the screaming.

Before the next match, Evan Karagias tells Brian Knobbs to put the WCW Hardcore Championship on the line against 3 Count (Karagias, SHannon Moore, Shane Helms) if he thinks he is so tough. Knobbs says that he would be happy to shove their heads up their asses, and Karagias tells Knobbs he will be going down for the three count.

3 Count (Evan Karagias, Shannon Moore, Shane Helms) beat Brian Knobbs to win the WCW Hardcore Championship!

Backstage, Vampiro tells Jeff Jarrett that he has a serious freak to deal with tonight, and that Jarrett just isn't ready for him.

In footage form earlier today, we see fans cheering for Sid Vicious.

Backstage, "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Fit Finley and Brian Knobbs. Knobbs says it is his own ignorant mistake that 3 Count (Evan Karagias, Shannon Moore, Shane Helms) got the win, and he wants a rematch for the WCW Hardcore Championship, as once that rematch is official, 3 Count is as good as dead. Finley says they will cross that bridge when they come to it, but until then, they have to occupy themselves and make 3 Count's lives miserable by taking them on in a six-man tag team match on Thunder. When Okerlund says there is only two of them, Finley insists there is three, and Knobbs says it is time to "bring out the dog."

Dustin Rhodes beats "Screamin'" Norman Smiley. During the match, it is announced that Rhodes will face Terry Funk at Uncensored, with stipulations still to come. After the match, Rhodes continues to attack Smiley with his own helmet until WCW security shows up to separate Rhodes from Smiley.

Referee Nick Patrick predicts that Tank Abbott will win tonight, saying that Tank is hungry even though Sid Vicious is at the top of his game.

Jeff Jarrett retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Vampiro. Before the match beings, it is announced that Jeff Jarrett has been fined $30,000 dollars for the guitar shots to the head on WCW Executive Board member Terry Taylor, WCW Commissioner Kevin Nash and referee Mickey Jay over the last two weeks. Druing the match, The Harris Brothers (Ron and Don Harris) show up, but Vampiro fights them off. Sid Vicious shows up and fights the Harris Brothers, sending them to the back and distracting referee Nick Patrick. Nick Patrick then gets back in the ring after Jeff Jarrett h its Vampiro with the United States title, and the bell rings despite Vampiro kicking out at two. Nick Patrick notices that Vampiro kicked out at two, and makes it known that Vampiro kicked out before three. Vampiro goes for the top rope guillotine leg drop, but Jarrett dodges it and hits The Stroke to retain.

Backstage, Big Vito has a backstage worked deliver a present to The Harris Brothers (Ron and Don Harris).

The fans are seen cheering for Sid Vicious.

We see footage from the Buckeye Cafe in Cleveland, Ohio this past Saturday. Disco Inferno is not happy with the fact that 3 Count (Evan Karagias, Shannon Moore, Shane Helms), and Disco tries to girls like they can.

Fit Finley attacks Vampiro backstage.

We see a performance by The Nitro Girls, and David Flair tries to dance with them. Daffney shows up with Flair's golden crowbar, and David Flair begs for mercy. David then makes out with Daffney in the ring. Crowbar then guests on commentary for the next match.

The Artist Formerly Known As Prince Iaukea beats David Flair despite the interference by Crowbar and a catfight between Daffney and Paisley at ringside.

It is revealed that a guitar has been smashed into the head of Sid Vicious, who is being administered oxygen by EMTs.

The Harris Brothers get the present from The Mamalukes (Johnny The Bull and Big Vito), which contains a dead fish. It also carries a note stating "You've got your shot, now watch your back."

Backstage, "Mean" Gene Okerlund reports that Sid Vicious has been advised to avoid any strenuous physical activity. A woozy Sid Vicious says he will see Jeff Jarrett and Tank Abbott in Hell.

Ernest "The Cat" Miller shows up and says that nobody thought he would bring out James Brown, and now that he has, everyone is kissing his ass in an attempt to see him again. He also says that the days of driving The Maestro's car are over, and we see the footage of James Brown and The Cat at SuperBrawl. The Cat then proceeds to dance, but it isn't long before The Maestro shows up.

The Maestro beats Ernest "The Cat" Miller after using a stereo - which is playing 3 Count's (Evan Karagais, Shannon Moore, Shane Helms) theme when Symphony turns it on - as a weapon.

The Total Package demands to know from Miss Elizabeth where his baseball bat is.

In footage from earlier today, Kidman says Tank Abbott will win, saying to never underestimate the small man in the right.

"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair beats Curt Hennig. During the match, referee Nick Patrick gets smacked with a glancing blow by by Curt Hennig, then Flair whips Hennig into Nick Patrick. Hennig goes for the Hennigplex, but The Total Package runs in and stmops Hennig before leaving. Nick Patrick gets up as Hennig introduces a chair into the match, and Flair kicks Hennig in the groin as Nick Patrick removes the steel chair from the ring for the win. After the match, Flair hits Hennig in the back with Hulk Hogan's weight belt

Meng offers no prediction on who will win between Sid Vicious and Tank Abbott, opting to see both men "kic the hell out of each other."

In footage from last Saturday at the Buckeye Cafe in Cleveland, Ohio, Riki Rachtman does a stage five as three of the Nitro Girls dance.

Buff Bagwell beats The Total Package by disqualification. During the match, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair goes after Buff as Buff goes after Miss Elizabeth for putting The Total Package's foot on the rope during a a pinfall. Miss Elizabeth tires to introduce The Total Package's steel chair into the ring, but Buff Bagwell stops her. Flair hits Buff with a chop block, then he and The Total Package stomp Buff util Sting shows up with a baseball bat and smacks The Total Package with it, forcing him, Flair and Miss Elizabeth to retreat.

Tank Abbott comes out to the ring on a motorcycle before the next match.

Sid Vicious retains the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against Tank Abbott with a crossface.

Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for February 21, 2000

Jeff Jarrett tells The Harris Brothers (Ron and Don Harris) that he has been screwed for the last time as they come out of their Cadillac, and guarantees that the WCW World Heavyweight Championship will be around his waist before the night is over after they show what their New World Order is all about.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund is about to do an interview with Hulk Hogan in the ring when The Total Package and Miss Elizabeth show up. The Total Package tells Hogan his return was not triumphant, as he is still the most perfect specimen in sports entertainment today, and tells anyone who cares about professional wrestling to take a look at him, as Hogan cannot touch his level of physical fitness on his best day. He is also upset that Jimmy Hart and Sting got involved after his and Hogan's match and stopped him from breaking Hogan's other arm, which would have led to someone spoon-feeding Hogan his oatmeal this morning. He says he kicked "the dog crap" out of Hulk Hogan for fifteen minutes, and if Hogan thinks he is done with him, he is mistaken as this is only the beginning and he will not come out of it so lucky the next time they square off in the ring. Hulk Hogan shows up and say it sounds like The Total Package is in a lot of trouble. He says The Total Package runs his mouth about beating him up all over the building as well as about next time, and challenges him to a match tonight. The Total Package tells Hogan to call his family first, since he will be spending the night in a hospital bed. Hogan says he has heard The Total Package's complaints and says he and Jimmy Hart have made some special preparations, such as the steel cage above The Total Package's head. He tells The Total Package to get pumped up tonight, as he will see him in the steel cage.

Jeff Jarrett shows up with The Harris Brothers (Ron and Don Harris) and Scott Steiner's women. Jarrett says he was screwed for the last time at SuperBrawl 2000 last night, and that there is no reason why he should not have walked out with the WCW World Heavyweight Championship; nevertheless, WCW has screwed him again. He then says there is a reason why he is called "The Chosen One," because he has a signed document which states that if for any reason he does not walk out of SuperBrawl without the WCW World title, he will get a one-on-one rematch against Sid Vicious. All Sid has to do is name the time and place, as his days as WCW World Heavyweight Champion are numbered. Jarrett then states that his document has been signed by WCW Commissioner Kevin Nash, and while Nash's penmanship is a bit messy, it is to be expected after being hit in the head with a guitar and it is the real deal. He also announces that he will unleash The Harris Brothers on anyone who gets in his way, and everybody in the back is fair game. Jarrett then says that if WCW wants a war, they've got one, and they can choke on it.

A black limousine pulls up at the arena, and Sid Vicious comes out of the back door.

In the locker room, Kidman cannot find his Kid Cam.

Madusa finds out she does not have a match tonight, and blames it on Oklahoma. She then breaks the whiteboard listing all the matches tonight.

Kidman vs. Lash Laroux ends with The Harris Brothers (Ron and Don Harris) running into the ring and attacking both men. It is announced during the match that Jeff Jarrett's signed document has been brought to the WCW Executive Committee, who are now analyzing the document's authenticity before making the World title match official.

We learn that someone is recording Buff Bagwell talking to Symphony about The Maestro on the Kid Cam, as well as Symphony rejecting his advances. When Symphony tells Buff that she is not going out with him, he tells her to keep quiet, as he has almost gotten in trouble once with Diamond Dallas Page and Kimberly, and he does not want something like that to happen again.

The latest issue of WCW Magazine is available today, and inside is a centerfold of Miss Hancock.

Vampiro beats Fit Finley. During the match, it is announced that the WCW Executive Committee will rule on the potential rematch between Jeff Jarrett and Sid Vicious for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship during the next segment, and it is also announced that the steel cage match between Hulk Hogan and The Total Package has also been made a Last Man Standing Match. After the match, Finley attacks Vampiro from behind and hits him with a Tombstone Piledriver.

Backstage, The Maestro is seen beating up Buff Bagwell in front of Symphony as security guards try to pull The Maestro off Bagwell.

Madusa finds La Parka backstage and whispers something into his ear. La Parka simply says "yes" twice.

We see a performance by The Nitro Girls.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Booker backstage. Booker says the past is over, and he tells Big T and Stevie Ray they can take the past and stick it as it is all over and he is not worried about it anymore.

Before the next match, Disco Inferno gets on the microphone and shows his irritation with him having to wrestle Booker instead of Big Vito. Disco calls out Booker, who shows up, and proposes that he give him a 2-on-1 handicap match against The Mamalukes (Big Vito and Johnny The Bull) for the WCW World Tag Team Championships. Booker gets in the ring and attacks Disco, and the match begins.

Booker beats The Mamalukes (Big Vito and Johnny The Bull) by disqualification after Disco Inferno gets on the apron and crotches Booker on the top rope. The Mamalukes (Big Vito and Johnny The Bull) retain the WCW World Tag Team Championships. Afterwards, The Harris Brothers (Ron and Don Harris) run into the ring and obliterate Disco, The Mamalukes and Booker.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Terry Funk and Dustin Rhodes. Funk says you can't keep an old man down, especially with a yonger man like Dustin Rhodes at his side. Funk may be old enough to be Dustin's dad, but Dustin is ten times tougher than his father ever was, and they will serve notice to The Harris Brothers (Ron and Don Harris) tonight. Dustin says if he was a betting man, he would bet on himself and Terry Funk, as The Harris Brothers' reign of terror is coming to an end.

Sid Vicious is seen laughing in the locker room.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Harlem Heat (Stevie Ray, Big T, J. Biggs, the new guy). Stevie Ray says that what happened at SuperBrawl 2000 is what happens when you are on your own and you have nobody to watch your back. J. Biggs says he has a proclamation, and thanks Big T for taking down Booker in front of all the people, and as a result of last night's match's stipulations, all the rights, privileges, residuals and royalties that Harlem Heat get all go back to them. Stevie Ray then reveals that the big man who is here after making a surprise appearance last night goes by the name of Cassius, and announces that Harlem Heat is moving on from Booker.

Oklahoma guests on commentary for the next match.

The Artist Formerly Known As Prince Iaukea retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against La Parka. When La Parka show up, La Parka is noticeably skinnier. It does not take long for Oklahoma and the commentary team to figure out that something is up. Oklahoma gets in the ring and rips La Parka's mask off to reveal that it is Madusa. Madusa smacks Oklahoma, then the real La Parka shows up and hits Oklahoma with a steel chair only for The Artist to hit La Parka in the head with a steel chair shot of his own to retain the Cruiserweight Championship.

"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair says that Hulkamania will never run wild again after tonight as The Total Package works out next to him.

Jeff Jarrett guests on commentary for the next match.

Terry Funk and Dustin Rhodes vs. The Harris Brothers (Ron and Don Harris) ends in a no-contest. Before the match, it is announced that Jeff Jarrett's signed document him a one-on-one rematch against Sid Vicious for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship has been verified as legal and valid by the WCW Executive Committee, and that the time and place for the rematch is yet to be set. During the match, Jeff Jarrett gets on the apron and almost gets on the top rope with his guitar, but Terry Funk sees him coming and Jeff Jarrett gets away from the ring. Sid Vicious then shows up. The timekeeper tries to stop Jarrett, but he gets nailed with a guitar. Jarrett then sees Sid, and Sid chases Jarrett to the back. After this, Dustin Rhodes hits Terry Funk with a DDT out of nowhere as Jarrett drives off in his Cadillac, and Dustin Rhodes attacks Terry Funk with a steel chair, causing referee Nick Patrick to end the match. Dustin then hits Funk with another DDT, this time onto a steel chair, and referees and officials have to restore order.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Buff Bagwell, who says that there are messes you want to be in and messes you don't want to be in, but wqhen one little thing is taken out of context, the locker room will stir the pott. Nevertheless, he is Buff and the stuff, and if The Maestro pushes the right buttons, he will find out just how rough Buff can get.

Terry Funk is about to be placed in an ambulance when he is attacked by Dustin Rhodes, who is quickly held back by WCW Security. Dustin then gets in the ambulance and drives off with it, and another ambulance has to be brought to the arena.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Sid Vicious in the ring. Sid says Jeff Jarrett keeps coming to the ring and spouting from the mouth that he wants a one-on-one rematch with him, and Jarrett keeps coming back for more despite what happened to him at SuperBrawl 2000. He says this is a big mistake on Jarrett's part. He gives Jarrett the one-on-one rematch, but he feels it is appropriate that it be done at Uncensored. He admits that Jarrett is witty, smart and keeps him on his toes, but says Jarrett cannot be the master of the master and ruler of the world. Sid tells Jarrett he will see him in Hell, and that Hell will be at Uncensored.

Backstage, security has to break up a brawl between The Harris Brothers (Ron and Don Harris) and the team of Kidman and Booker.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, who says that Dustin Rhodes decided he wanted to be aplayer tonight and he did the right thing by turning on Terry Funk. Flair then tells Hulk Hogan that The Total Package will tear him up tonight, as he knows friends in high places. As he tells Okerlund that he has been "kissing Hogan's ass," he says that Hulkamania will never run wild again.

Buff Bagwell beats The Maestro. During the match, Ernest "The Cat" Miller shows up and distracts The Maestro, saying the bet is a bet. This allows Buff Bagwell to hit the Buff Blockbuster for the win. After the match, The Cat tells The Maestro to stay in the ring or else he will stomp a mudhole in his ass. The Cat then tells The Maestro that he will be coming out to music of his choice, and when it plays, The Maestro becomes furious and puts referee Billy Silverman in a crossface chicken wing until the music stops, causing The Maestro to start composing again.

Sid Vicious is seen suddenly putting his bags in the back of his limousine and getting in the back of the limo.

The Wall beats Bam Bam Bigelow.

Hulk Hogan is seen beating on a chain-link fence while repeating the word "Luger" backstage.

"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair tells "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson and David Flair to do what he tells them to do and to get their act together so Hulkamania does not run wild again.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Hulk Hogan backstage. Hogan says he cannot think of a more fitting environment for the main event, as all the fans saw the transformation and saw him eat The Total Package alive, and when he plastered him with the cast, the cast felt good. He thanks Sting for making the save during the post-match attack, and says that this time, there will be no interference. Two men will walk in and one man walk out, and he cannot wait to beat him with the leather strap.

"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and The Total Package attack Jimmy Hart backstage and take him to the ring, where they continue to attack Jimmy Hart on the way to the ring and during the commercial break. When Hulk Hogan shows up, he goes after both Flair and The Total Package, and hits them both with a steel chair. Jimmy Hart is helped to the back, while Flair is ejected from ringside by WCW security.

The Total Package vs. Hulk Hogan in a Last Man Standing Steel Cage Match ends in a no-contest. During the match, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair gets in the cage after kicking away referee Mickey Jay, but Hogan overpowers him. Miss Elizabeth slides a steel cage into the ring though the cage door. Hogan is about to whip Flair with his weight belt when The Total Package takes the steel chair and smacks it into Hogan's back, and Flair smacks Hogan with the weight belt. Head of WCW security Doug Dellinger tries to stop everything, but The Total Package takes him down, puts his right hand through the steel chair and stomps on the chair. Flair holds security back, and when they manage to get into the steel cage, they fare no better.