The show begins with Scott Hall and Syxx in the ring. Hall says people are calling and writing in saying that they are not seeing enough of the New World Order, and says that they are the reason everyone is in the stands tonight, watching on TNT and why everything is going on. Back at Slamboree, Hall claims the nWo punked Kevin Greene and exposed "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, and says Flair is recuperating in the La Brea tar pits "with the rest of the fossils." Syxx says Flair has lost a step, with Hall likening Flair to a worn-out recording of a person's favorite song. Hall calls Flair out, but he and Syxx get J.J. Dillon instead. Dillon tells Syxx and Hall that he has spoken to Flair, and that Flair is on his way to the show and that there will be a match tonight between Flair and Hall, as Dillon tells Hall he talked himself into a verbal contract. Hall says he'll face Flair at The Great American Bash, but Dillon insists he will be facing him tonight. Hall tells Dillon he can't tell him what to do, and Dillon says that if he doesn't face Flair, the world tag team titles will be vacated. Hall accepts the match, and tells Flair to take the tag team belts if he wants them.
Glacier beats Alex Wright. After the match, James Vandenburg shows up by himself with Glacier's helmet in his hands. Mortis appears out of the crowd from behind Glacier, and Wrath also shows up through the crowd from another side of the arena, and they go to work on Glacier again. Alex Wright wants to join in, and Glacier and Mortis give him the opportunity. Mortis goes for a roundhouse kick when Alex Wright holds Glacier from behind, but Glacier ducks it and Mortis accidentally hits Wright instead. Glacier then makes a comeback and sends Wrath out of the ring before laying Mortis out with a roundhouse kick.
We see pre-recorded comments from Buff Bagwell and Scott Norton, who brag about nWo taking over Japan and beating up Lex Luger and The Giant.
Bff Bagwell beats Joe Gomez.
This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night - with a special start time of 7 PM Eastern, 6 PM Central - Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock)! Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray)! Diamond Dallas Page and Kimberly! Hector Garza!
Konnan attacks Hugh Morrus from behind with a broom as he appears for the next match. Despite being advised by a trainer not to go ahead with the match, Hugh Morrus gets in the ring anyway.
Prince Iaukea quickly beats a hurt Hugh Morrus. Konnan is seen at the top of the entrance ramp after the match.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews head of the WCW Executive Committee J.J. Dillon. Dillon announces that "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair has arrived and the main event between Flair and Scott Hall is set. Regardless of what happens tonight or The Great American Bash, whoever wins will be tag team champions, but the committee has looked beyond that and announces that The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) are the new #1 contenders for the WCW World Tag Team Champions. Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) and Sister Sherri shows up, demanding that they should be the ones with the title shot. Dillon says that if the Steiners win their match tonight, it will cement them as #1 contenders, and he walks out as Sherri tells him that action causes reaction.
Qw see a video package of Diamond Dallas Page for what is being called "Savage/Page II." Page says he lost his first 79 matches and was told he would never be a winner, but nobody knew his work ethic and how bad he wanted it, and they never counted on the Diamond Cutter. He dares anyone to tell him that hard work doesn't pay off and that he'll never be a main eventer. He also says that nobody thought he would beat "Macho Man" Randy Savage, but they were wrong, and he can do it again.
Masahiro Chono and The Great Muta beat The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) after Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) attack the Steiners, but WCW Executive Committee head J.J. Dillon is there, having seen everything, and says that the match will be up to review. He puts Harlem Heat in a match which they will have to win if they want to stay in the hunt for the tag titles.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour. Mike Tenay is not on commentary for the second hour tonight.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. He says the nWo will not leave well enough alone, and says he wants to know if he can beat Scott Hall tonight. He tells Hall he made one mistake that only he knows about: Kevin Nash isn't here, and only Hall and Syxx are in the building. He plans to stomp a pothole in Hall's ass tonight.
Dean Malenko beats Michael Wallstreet with the Texas Cloverleaf. Jeff Jarrett shows up with Debra and tries to interfere in the match by grabbing at Malenko, but Wallstreet does not get the win. Referee Nick Patrick stands between Michael Wallstreet and the ropes to keep Jarrett from interfering further. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Jarrett after the match. Jarrett says he's been looking for a rematch with Malenko at The Great American Bash for the WCW United States Championship. Malenko gives Jarrett his rematch, and tells him that Slamboree was no fluke before he leaves. Steve "Mongo" McMichael shows up with his steel Halliburton briefcase, and when Mongo tells him to let him know when he heads to the ring again, Jarrett tells him that he's done enough for his career and that he's looking out for number one. Jarrett leaves while Debra stays with Mongo, who says that he needs to get something straight with Jarrett. He then tells Kevin Greene that he revitalized his career and that he owes him half his salary, and that he will see him at The Great American Bash.
Ciclope and Damien beat Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) after Harlem Heat are attacked by The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner).
Lee Marshall calls from Boston, Massachusetts - the site of next week's Nitro - for the 1-800-COLLECT Road Report.
"The Cripller" Chris Benoit beats The Barbarian with the Crippler Crossface. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Benoit after the match, and Benoit tells Jimmy Hart he would beat The Barian and asks where The Taskmaster is. Hart tells Benoit he was lucky tonight, but things will get tougher for him. He then makes another hoop for Benoit to jump through to get to The Taskmaster: a rematch against Meng at The Great American Bash in a deathmatch, as well as "step number three" at next week's Nitro.
"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair beats Scott Hall by disqualification after Syxx interferes and Hall hits Flair in the back of the head with the WCW Cruiserweight Championship. Syxx and Hall continue to attack Flair after the match until Steve "Mongo" McMichael comes to Flair's aid with the steel Halliburton briefcase.
"Macho Man" Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth bring "Mean" Gene Okerlund to the ring against his will to send a message to Diamond Dallas Page. Okerlund is clearly reluctant, and only goes after Savage threatens to drop him like he will Page at The Great American Bash. Savage calls himself the best wrestler that ever lived, past, present or future, and when Okerlund says that Savage has been reading too many of his newspaper clippings and that someone needs to bring him back down to earth, Savage puts his hands on Okerlund. WCW Executive Committee head J.J. Dillon shows up and tells Savage that he doesn't want to see him putting his hands on Okerlund or any WCW announcer again, and that Savage owes Okerlund an apology. Dillon said he had a huge amount of personal and professional respect for Savage at one point, and that he expected better from him, but that respect is lost. He said that Savage would have addressed it like a man, but Savage is not the man that he once had respect for as he now addresses Page from the crowd instead of the ring. This leads Savage to knock Dillon out, and Bischoff runs into the ring to stop Savage from attacking Dillon further along with WCW security. Bischoff tells Savage to relax and think about the money, but Savage goes after Dillon again only to be completely subdued. Bischoff grabs the microphone and tells Dillon that he started all this, then tells Diamond Dallas Page to "snap into this."
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Monday, June 2, 1997
Monday, May 26, 1997
Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for May 26, 1997
Eric Bischoff starts tonight's show by walking down the aisle and introducing "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan. Hogan says Bischoff is the reason he's in the Bahamas spending Ted Turner's movie and making movies, and says that when it comes to messing with family, nobody is closer to family than Bischoff. He says that Sting is in deep doo-doo for laying his hands on Bischoff. He tells the Sting fans that Sting is scared of The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) and can't keep up with Syxx, then calls Sting out so he can tear him apart. Bischoff says that Sting is nowhere in the building and is scared of Hogan, and Hogan says that his arms are bigger than Sting's entire body. He plans to look through the building himself and slap anybody who remotely looks like Sting as he calls him out again.
Juventud Guerrera, Super Calo and the debuting Hector Garza beat Ciclope, La Parka and the debuting Damien.
Psychosis beats Alex Wright.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Sonny Onoo, who says that Masahiro Chono's nightmare is waiting in the back, and that we will have to wait to see who it is. When Psychosis approaches the entrance ramp, Sonny Onoo tells him he has a deal for him and asks if he is interested. Psychosis says he is, and says he'll see him in the back. Onoo then says Chono willget his tonight, and no sooner does he say this that Madussa shows up and says she'll do anything for a shot at Akira Hokuto. Onoo gives her the shot at The Great America Bash, but if Madusa loses, Madusa's career is over. After being rushed to make an answer by Onoo, Madusa accepts the offer.
We get a look at some footage of Ernest Miller from The Battle of Atlanta, and we learn that Glacier had arranged for Ernest Miller to appear at Slamboree due to their long-time friendship and their connection to the martial arts. We also learn that Miller has experience in other sports.
Wrath beats Mark Starr. Wrath and Mortis continue to attack Starr after the match.
We hear pre-recorded comments from Hugh Morrus, who tells Konnan that it wasn't funny furthering his career at his expense and that we will soon see what kind of a sense of humor Konnan has.
Konnan beats Villano IV with the Tequila Sunrise. During the match, Hugh Morrus shows up, but WCW security stop him from entering the ring. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Konnan after the match, who says that The Taskmaster, who has taken a brief sabbatical, has lost his touch, especially when it took him a year to take care of Benoit and has Jacqueline doing his work for him. He also tells Hugh Morrus that he is ready to throw down if he shows up during any of his matches.
This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: Meng! Psychosis! The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner)! The Giant!
Sonny Onoo introduces the man he deems the nightmare of Masahiro Chono: The Great Muta. Unfortunately for Onoo, Muta turns on him by spitting red mist into his face when Onoo finds out that Muta and Chono aren't really fighting and Muta isn't doing what he is asking him to do. It is then revealed that The Great Muta has joined The New World Order.
The Barbarian beats Joe Gomez. "Mean" Gene Okerlund is about to interview Jimmy Hart and The Barbarian when "The Crippler" Chris Benoit and Woman appear, wanting to know where The Taskmaster is. Benoit tells Jimmy Hart that he hopes The Taskmaster finds himself so he can do what he does best to him, and asks Hart what he has to do to get him back in the ring. Hart tells him the road to The Taskmaster lies in The Barbarian. Benoit immediately answers the challenge and gets in the ring, but Hart says they've got seven days to think about this. Nevertheless, the match is on for next week.
The Giant beats Johnny Swinger, Ron Fuller and Jerry Flynn in a 3-on-1 handicap match. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Lex Luger and The Giant after the match, who have a shot at "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Dennis Rodman at Bash at the Beach in July yafter Hogan and Rodman signed an open contract. Luger says he's always been a fan of the NBA, but he's kept an eye on Dennis Rodman to see how he moves and thinks after stepping into WCW's domain and humiliated him. Luger says he and The Giant want the first shot at Hogan and Rodman, and tells Rodman to get ready because he has no idea what he's stepping into. The Giant tells Hogan that he's been hiding, but now he's in the building, he wants him to know well that what comes around, goes around, and The Giant is coming for him.
Lee Marshall calls from Dayton, Ohio - the site of next week's Nitro - for the 1-800-COLLECT Road Report.
Syxx shows up. He says Nick Patrick from Slamboree doesn't count as he was not reinstated until the following night. He then brags about the beating that he and The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) gave "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair last week before introducing Nash and Hall. Hall says it brings back memories seeing Flair get tossed around "like the dirtbag he is" after they gave him a reality check. Nash says that "Rowdy" Roddy Piper could only make him and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan go to sleep if they tied them up in recliners and had them watch his next movie. He and Hall then decide to put the tag team titles on the line, and want to defend them against Piper and Flair, joking that maybe they'll put one of their dialysis machines on the line in exchange. He then tells Piper that since he didn't retire like he told his son Colton he would, they will retire him themselves. Hall then declares Nashville, Tennessee to be nWo territory.
The Outsiders (Scott Hall and Kevin Nash) advertise the "nWo 4 Life" shirt, just $20 plus $5.95 shipping and handling.
Kevin Greene guests on commentary for the next match.
Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) beat The Four Horsemen (Jeff Jarrett and Steve "Mongo" McMichael). During the match, Steve "Mongo" McMichael goes for the commentary table when the video screen shows Kevin Greene at the commentary table, which leads to Mongo leaving Jeff Jarrett being left and high and dry as Mongo and Greene brawl their way into the back. Jarrett and Debra McMichael show their disappointment with Mongo after the match.
"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff show up. Hogan says that the "nWo World Heavyweight Championship" is on the line and The New World Order has Sting cornered, and calls Sting out so he can receive the whupping that he deserves. Bischoff says that Sting isn't here, and that if he was, they would make him worship the ground Hogan spits on. As Hogan says Sting wants to be like him, Sting pops out from the underside of the ring and points his bat at Hogan and Bischoff. Bischoff tells Sting to get down on his knees, and this Sting gets down on his knees, revealing that this Sting is a fake, and when Bischoff asks this Sting if he wishes he was half the man that Hogan is, he shakes his head yes. Bischoff then tells Hogan to make this Sting worship the ground that Hogan spits on in, and as this Sting frovels, the real Sting rappels down to the ring and hits Bischoff with a reverse DDT. The real Sting makes Hogan trip over the fake Sting, and when the fake Sting swings his bat, the real one blocks it and hits him with the reverse DDT, too. Hogan then calls out the rest of the nWo, who appears at the entrance ramp, and Sting stands his ground as the nWo surrounds the ring. When they get in the ring, Sting rappels back up to the rafters as the show ends.
Juventud Guerrera, Super Calo and the debuting Hector Garza beat Ciclope, La Parka and the debuting Damien.
Psychosis beats Alex Wright.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Sonny Onoo, who says that Masahiro Chono's nightmare is waiting in the back, and that we will have to wait to see who it is. When Psychosis approaches the entrance ramp, Sonny Onoo tells him he has a deal for him and asks if he is interested. Psychosis says he is, and says he'll see him in the back. Onoo then says Chono willget his tonight, and no sooner does he say this that Madussa shows up and says she'll do anything for a shot at Akira Hokuto. Onoo gives her the shot at The Great America Bash, but if Madusa loses, Madusa's career is over. After being rushed to make an answer by Onoo, Madusa accepts the offer.
We get a look at some footage of Ernest Miller from The Battle of Atlanta, and we learn that Glacier had arranged for Ernest Miller to appear at Slamboree due to their long-time friendship and their connection to the martial arts. We also learn that Miller has experience in other sports.
Wrath beats Mark Starr. Wrath and Mortis continue to attack Starr after the match.
We hear pre-recorded comments from Hugh Morrus, who tells Konnan that it wasn't funny furthering his career at his expense and that we will soon see what kind of a sense of humor Konnan has.
Konnan beats Villano IV with the Tequila Sunrise. During the match, Hugh Morrus shows up, but WCW security stop him from entering the ring. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Konnan after the match, who says that The Taskmaster, who has taken a brief sabbatical, has lost his touch, especially when it took him a year to take care of Benoit and has Jacqueline doing his work for him. He also tells Hugh Morrus that he is ready to throw down if he shows up during any of his matches.
This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: Meng! Psychosis! The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner)! The Giant!
Sonny Onoo introduces the man he deems the nightmare of Masahiro Chono: The Great Muta. Unfortunately for Onoo, Muta turns on him by spitting red mist into his face when Onoo finds out that Muta and Chono aren't really fighting and Muta isn't doing what he is asking him to do. It is then revealed that The Great Muta has joined The New World Order.
The Barbarian beats Joe Gomez. "Mean" Gene Okerlund is about to interview Jimmy Hart and The Barbarian when "The Crippler" Chris Benoit and Woman appear, wanting to know where The Taskmaster is. Benoit tells Jimmy Hart that he hopes The Taskmaster finds himself so he can do what he does best to him, and asks Hart what he has to do to get him back in the ring. Hart tells him the road to The Taskmaster lies in The Barbarian. Benoit immediately answers the challenge and gets in the ring, but Hart says they've got seven days to think about this. Nevertheless, the match is on for next week.
The Giant beats Johnny Swinger, Ron Fuller and Jerry Flynn in a 3-on-1 handicap match. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Lex Luger and The Giant after the match, who have a shot at "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Dennis Rodman at Bash at the Beach in July yafter Hogan and Rodman signed an open contract. Luger says he's always been a fan of the NBA, but he's kept an eye on Dennis Rodman to see how he moves and thinks after stepping into WCW's domain and humiliated him. Luger says he and The Giant want the first shot at Hogan and Rodman, and tells Rodman to get ready because he has no idea what he's stepping into. The Giant tells Hogan that he's been hiding, but now he's in the building, he wants him to know well that what comes around, goes around, and The Giant is coming for him.
Lee Marshall calls from Dayton, Ohio - the site of next week's Nitro - for the 1-800-COLLECT Road Report.
Syxx shows up. He says Nick Patrick from Slamboree doesn't count as he was not reinstated until the following night. He then brags about the beating that he and The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) gave "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair last week before introducing Nash and Hall. Hall says it brings back memories seeing Flair get tossed around "like the dirtbag he is" after they gave him a reality check. Nash says that "Rowdy" Roddy Piper could only make him and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan go to sleep if they tied them up in recliners and had them watch his next movie. He and Hall then decide to put the tag team titles on the line, and want to defend them against Piper and Flair, joking that maybe they'll put one of their dialysis machines on the line in exchange. He then tells Piper that since he didn't retire like he told his son Colton he would, they will retire him themselves. Hall then declares Nashville, Tennessee to be nWo territory.
The Outsiders (Scott Hall and Kevin Nash) advertise the "nWo 4 Life" shirt, just $20 plus $5.95 shipping and handling.
Kevin Greene guests on commentary for the next match.
Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) beat The Four Horsemen (Jeff Jarrett and Steve "Mongo" McMichael). During the match, Steve "Mongo" McMichael goes for the commentary table when the video screen shows Kevin Greene at the commentary table, which leads to Mongo leaving Jeff Jarrett being left and high and dry as Mongo and Greene brawl their way into the back. Jarrett and Debra McMichael show their disappointment with Mongo after the match.
"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff show up. Hogan says that the "nWo World Heavyweight Championship" is on the line and The New World Order has Sting cornered, and calls Sting out so he can receive the whupping that he deserves. Bischoff says that Sting isn't here, and that if he was, they would make him worship the ground Hogan spits on. As Hogan says Sting wants to be like him, Sting pops out from the underside of the ring and points his bat at Hogan and Bischoff. Bischoff tells Sting to get down on his knees, and this Sting gets down on his knees, revealing that this Sting is a fake, and when Bischoff asks this Sting if he wishes he was half the man that Hogan is, he shakes his head yes. Bischoff then tells Hogan to make this Sting worship the ground that Hogan spits on in, and as this Sting frovels, the real Sting rappels down to the ring and hits Bischoff with a reverse DDT. The real Sting makes Hogan trip over the fake Sting, and when the fake Sting swings his bat, the real one blocks it and hits him with the reverse DDT, too. Hogan then calls out the rest of the nWo, who appears at the entrance ramp, and Sting stands his ground as the nWo surrounds the ring. When they get in the ring, Sting rappels back up to the rafters as the show ends.
Monday, May 19, 1997
Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for May 19, 1997
This episode is an hour long due to the NBA playoffs.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund announces the start of the show, then interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Flair celebrates last night's victory, but it's not longer before Syxx shows up. He says that WCW beat nobody last night and the wrong guy was in the ring. He also says that he can take Flair after having been in the ring with him last night, and if Flair's got the guts, they can do it tonight, right here, right now. Flair once again says he doesn't know about Scott Hall or Kevin Nash, but he calls Syxx "a fly in the ointment" and tells him he will kick his flyweight ass. He shoves Syxx, which starts a brief brawl that is near the commentary table for a few seconds before Syxx runs to the back.
Steven Regal beats Prince Iaukea with the Regal Stretch.
Mike Tenay guests on commentary for the next match to announce that Nitro is coming to Las Vegas, Nevada on June 30th. On that day, he will join "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and Madusa for an autograph signing at the Great Gardens box office, and a major star will make his WCW debut that night.
Masahiro Chono beats David Taylor with an STF.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Sonny Onoo. Onoo says he can make or destroy a champion, and tells Masahiro Chono he has a debt to pay with him and all of New Japan. Next week, Onoo has Chono's worst nightmare, and Chono will have a match with him. When Chono asks who it is, Onoo says he will make him sweat, and refuses to divulge any details on this mystery opponent.
WCW Executive Committee member and Chairman James J. Dillon announces that Nick Patrick is officially reinstated as a referee, and will be on probation for the next 30 days to show that he deserving of this second chance.
Scotty Riggs beats Michael Wallstreet - who now wears an anti-WCW shirt - after referee Nick Patrick keeps Wallstreet from pulling a weapon out of his pocket and kicks Wallstreet's hand off the rope during a pinfall.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund introduces Mark Martin, who is accompanied by "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. The car in front of them is going to be given away. All one has to do to win is to go anywhere where Valvoline is sold and register to win between now and June 25th. For more info, call 1-800-TEAM-VAL. He hopes to win this weekend, and Flair asks Martin to stick around long enough to stick Syxx to the wall.
Lee Marshall calls from Nashville, Tennessee - the site of next week's Nitro - for the 1-800-COLLECT Road Report.
The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) beat The Four Horseman (Jeff Jarrett and Steve "Mongo" McMichael) after Kevin Greene shows up and smashes the steel Halliburton briefcase into Mongo's back. An enraged Mongo runs to the back and shoves head of WCW security Doug Dellinger to the side in the process. Before the break, it is announced that Nitro is returning to its original starting time of 7:55 PM Eastern, 6:55 PM Central and returning to two hours.
"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair beats Syxx by disqualification in his first singles match since returning from injury after The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) show up and attack Flair. Any officials who try to break this up are immediately attacked by the threesome. Nash says that if last night was Flair's finest moment, tonight is anything but. Nash says it's now about putting Flair and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, saying that Piper "had better be strapped sitting on top of that mountain, 'cause we're gonna be bumrushin' you, old man." Hall asks Nash to call the Smithsonian as they have one-half of that dinosaur exhibit they were looking for, and that Piper will be sitting in the other half soon.
Eric Bischoff shows up. Last week, he had something he wanted to say to Sting, and has called him at home, at the gym where he used to work out, and even hired a private detective agency to find him and keep track of him so he can give him a message, but he can't find him. Bischoff looks up at the ceiling a few times, then says Sting isn't here because he's a coward who is consumed with his hatred for "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan. He says Sting will never get in the ring with Hogan because he loves him and is not worth a drop of Hogan's perspiration, and that Sting should worship the ground that Hogan spits on. He then wishes Sting was here tonight so he could slap the paint off of his face. Almost as if on cue, Sting pops out from underneath the ring in the corner of the ring and hits Sting with a reverse DDT.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund announces the start of the show, then interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Flair celebrates last night's victory, but it's not longer before Syxx shows up. He says that WCW beat nobody last night and the wrong guy was in the ring. He also says that he can take Flair after having been in the ring with him last night, and if Flair's got the guts, they can do it tonight, right here, right now. Flair once again says he doesn't know about Scott Hall or Kevin Nash, but he calls Syxx "a fly in the ointment" and tells him he will kick his flyweight ass. He shoves Syxx, which starts a brief brawl that is near the commentary table for a few seconds before Syxx runs to the back.
Steven Regal beats Prince Iaukea with the Regal Stretch.
Mike Tenay guests on commentary for the next match to announce that Nitro is coming to Las Vegas, Nevada on June 30th. On that day, he will join "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and Madusa for an autograph signing at the Great Gardens box office, and a major star will make his WCW debut that night.
Masahiro Chono beats David Taylor with an STF.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Sonny Onoo. Onoo says he can make or destroy a champion, and tells Masahiro Chono he has a debt to pay with him and all of New Japan. Next week, Onoo has Chono's worst nightmare, and Chono will have a match with him. When Chono asks who it is, Onoo says he will make him sweat, and refuses to divulge any details on this mystery opponent.
WCW Executive Committee member and Chairman James J. Dillon announces that Nick Patrick is officially reinstated as a referee, and will be on probation for the next 30 days to show that he deserving of this second chance.
Scotty Riggs beats Michael Wallstreet - who now wears an anti-WCW shirt - after referee Nick Patrick keeps Wallstreet from pulling a weapon out of his pocket and kicks Wallstreet's hand off the rope during a pinfall.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund introduces Mark Martin, who is accompanied by "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. The car in front of them is going to be given away. All one has to do to win is to go anywhere where Valvoline is sold and register to win between now and June 25th. For more info, call 1-800-TEAM-VAL. He hopes to win this weekend, and Flair asks Martin to stick around long enough to stick Syxx to the wall.
Lee Marshall calls from Nashville, Tennessee - the site of next week's Nitro - for the 1-800-COLLECT Road Report.
The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) beat The Four Horseman (Jeff Jarrett and Steve "Mongo" McMichael) after Kevin Greene shows up and smashes the steel Halliburton briefcase into Mongo's back. An enraged Mongo runs to the back and shoves head of WCW security Doug Dellinger to the side in the process. Before the break, it is announced that Nitro is returning to its original starting time of 7:55 PM Eastern, 6:55 PM Central and returning to two hours.
"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair beats Syxx by disqualification in his first singles match since returning from injury after The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) show up and attack Flair. Any officials who try to break this up are immediately attacked by the threesome. Nash says that if last night was Flair's finest moment, tonight is anything but. Nash says it's now about putting Flair and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, saying that Piper "had better be strapped sitting on top of that mountain, 'cause we're gonna be bumrushin' you, old man." Hall asks Nash to call the Smithsonian as they have one-half of that dinosaur exhibit they were looking for, and that Piper will be sitting in the other half soon.
Eric Bischoff shows up. Last week, he had something he wanted to say to Sting, and has called him at home, at the gym where he used to work out, and even hired a private detective agency to find him and keep track of him so he can give him a message, but he can't find him. Bischoff looks up at the ceiling a few times, then says Sting isn't here because he's a coward who is consumed with his hatred for "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan. He says Sting will never get in the ring with Hogan because he loves him and is not worth a drop of Hogan's perspiration, and that Sting should worship the ground that Hogan spits on. He then wishes Sting was here tonight so he could slap the paint off of his face. Almost as if on cue, Sting pops out from underneath the ring in the corner of the ring and hits Sting with a reverse DDT.
Monday, January 20, 1997
Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for January 20, 1997
The show starts with "Macho Man" Randy Savage - who has not been seen since Halloween Havoc - appearing out of the crowd and sitting in a steel chair in the center of the ring, much to the surprise of everyone, including commentary. Unlike previous appearances, he is wearing all black but is not part of the New World Order. Savage says he has been blackballed, and that he will not leave tonight until he talks to someone "with major stroke." He has no plans for the next two hours, and he plans to stay in the ring all night. He tells Eric Bischoff to kiss his ass before he sits in the chair and waits. Chavo Guerrero, Jr. heads to the ring for the opening bout against Maxx, but is confused by the sight of Savage in the ring. Savage refuses to leave the ring as Chavo tries to reason with him, but as Savage adamantly refuses to budge, Chavo gets irritated with him and this leads to a confrontation between Chavo and Savage where Savage knocks Chavo out and tosses him out of the ring to the delight of the crowd. Maxx shows up as soon as Savage sits back down, and tries to reason with Savage, saying that Chavo is his payday. Savage stands up and beats up Maxx, and this time he teases using the steel chair as a weapon only to sit back down. Maxx crawls out of the ring, then the referee tells him to leave only to be beaten up and tossed out as well. Head of Security Doug Dillinger shows up and tries to reason with Savage, but he gets beat up, too. "Das Wunderkind" Alex Wright shows up and tries to reason with him, but he gets knocked down as well. At this point, Savage brandishes the steel chair as a weapon and gets ready to strike. The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) and The Amazing French Canadians (Jacques Rougeau and Carl Ouellet) show up ready to get Savage out of there, then Sting - the real Sting - is seen rappelling from the rafters to the commentary table. Sting walks to the ring and pulls out his bat, and referee Randy Anderson gets out of his way as he approaches the ring and points his bat at Savage. Sting then enters the ring, and whacks the bat on Savage's chair a few times as he circles him. He then points the bat at Savage's neck, which causes Savage to stand up and push his steel chair away. Sting then pushes Savage away with the bat, and it is evident that Sting is ready for him to strike back. He then hands Savage his bat and turns his back on him. Savage hands Sting his bat back, refusing to attack him. Sting then leaves, and Savage joins him, and they both leave through the crowd. At this point, Savage's loyalties are questioned as well as Sting's by commentary.
Chris Jericho beats "Das Wunderkind" Alex Wright after a series of rolling pinfalls from both men.
Scotty Riggs beats "Sting" by disqualification after Marcus Bagwell - now known as "Buff Bagwell" - shows up and goes after Riggs as his fellow New World Order comrades storm the ring while Riggs escapes into the crowd. During the match, it is announced that the real Sting and "Macho Man" Randy Savage have both left the arena. After the match, the New World Order surround Dave Penzer, forcing him to state that "Sting" has won by count-out.
This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson, Steve "Mongo" McMichael and "The Crippler" Chris Benoit in six-man tag team action! Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) vs. Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock)!
"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair interviews Bob Probert of the Chicago Blackhwaks. While he's in Buffalo, New York tonight, he tells The New World Order to keep their heads up as he'll be stylin' and profilin' with Ric Flair the next time they're in town.
Jeff Jarrett and Eddie Guerrero vs. "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson and Steve "Mongo" McMichael ends with Debra McMichael placing her Miss Illinois sash on Anderson to halt the match as Anderson has Jarret in the Boston Crab. Before the end of the match, Eddie Guerrero runs to the back after Syxx shows up on top of a ladder again; however, Syxx's appearance is never caught by the camera crew.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, who shows up as "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson, Steve "Mongo" McMichael and Debra McMichael leave the ring and Woman and "The Crippler" Chris Benoit show up from the back. Flair says he is on the mend and putting his body back together so he can be "a real live fighting Horseman," but as he looks at the rest of the Horsemen every week, he admits that the Horsemen are not the unit they have been in the past. When he was with the old game, he knew that they took care of business before they focused on the women, but the new crew has it switched around. Anderson says this is a man's game in the world of professional sports, and says being a Horsemen is a career pinnacle to be respected and cherished. Anderson states that as long as he and Flair are part of the Horsemen, The Four Horsemen will endure. Mongo tells the crowd that he has finally come home, and says he is proud to be a Horseman. Debra says she knows what it takes to be a winner, and says that what happened to Jarrett tonight is not what winners do. Benoit tells Mongo that he is a winner when it comes to football, and that Debra when it comes to beauty pageants, but they are standing with four other winners in pro wrestling, and says that this is pro wrestling and that everything should be kept in perspective. Mongo tells Benoit they had Jarrett down and out, unlike the last two times Benoit wrestled him. Debra says that Woman is "a big-hearted lady with hips to match."
The Ultimate Dragon retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Dean Malenko.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.
"Lord" Steven Regal beats Jacques Rougeau by disqualification to retain the WCW World Television Championship after Col. Robert Parker tries to interfere only for it to backfire miserably after Regal gives him what for.
Lee Marshall calls form Milwaukee, Wisconsin - the site of next week's Nitro - for the 1-800-COLLECT Road Report.
"The Crippler" Chris Benoit attacks The Taskmaster before the next match can take place, and the battle immediately makes it way into the stands - and the concourse, where the two men fight in the men's room yet again. Even Doug Dillinger can't stop either man as the brawl goes back out of the bathroom and back into the ring as both men throw beer from the crowd at each other. After the beer brouhaha, the match begins.
The Taskmaster beats "The Crippler" Chris Benoit after Jimmy Hart gives The Taskmaster the ring bell to counter Benoit's diving headbutt as Woman distracts the referee.
The New World Order show up, minus "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Scott Hall. Once again, the commentary table is bum rushed, and Ted DiBiase, Eric Bischoff and Kevin Nash take over on commentary.
"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan beats Carl Ouellet after The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) show up and distract the referee as Rick attacks Jacquess Rougeau while Scott Steiner helps Duggan by punching Ouellet from the apron. During the match, Eric Bischoff announces that the nWo have changed some matches. "Squire" David Taylor will be taking on Masahiro Chono instead of Psychosis. Also, Scott Hall will be replacing Scott Steiner tonight, and he will be facing Booker T.
Masahiro Chono beats "Squire" David Taylor with an STF. Before the match, Eric Bischoff orders Nick Patrick to replace Randy Anderson as the official referee for the match.
Scott Hall beats Booker T after referee Nick Patrick pulls a slow count on Booker T and allows Buff Bagwell to annoy Sister Sherri.
The nWo Hotline is here! Just call 1-900-454-4004 for all your nWo news! Calls cost $1.59/minute, and kids must get parents' permission before calling...or else.
Lex Luger beats Stevie Ray with the Torture Rack, but it becomes evident that Stevie Ray never submitted, and Stevie Ray chases after Nick Patrick after the match. Lex Luger confronts referee Nick Patrick before the match, and Syxx replaces Ted DiBiase on commentary when Eric Bischoff asks Ted DiBiase to check and see if everything is good for "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan.
"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan shows up with Ted DiBiase and Vincent. Hogan rips his shirt and then poses for the crowd for a few seconds, then says the New World Order came into Chicago, Illinois like a Boeing 747. He boasts that he will bust The Giant up really badly at Souled Out, and if The Giant begs for mercy, he will get no quarter. As Hogan talks further about The Giant, The Giant shows up only to be stopped by security. The Giant eventually overpowers them, however, and the show ends with The Giant rushing into the ring.
Chris Jericho beats "Das Wunderkind" Alex Wright after a series of rolling pinfalls from both men.
Scotty Riggs beats "Sting" by disqualification after Marcus Bagwell - now known as "Buff Bagwell" - shows up and goes after Riggs as his fellow New World Order comrades storm the ring while Riggs escapes into the crowd. During the match, it is announced that the real Sting and "Macho Man" Randy Savage have both left the arena. After the match, the New World Order surround Dave Penzer, forcing him to state that "Sting" has won by count-out.
This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson, Steve "Mongo" McMichael and "The Crippler" Chris Benoit in six-man tag team action! Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) vs. Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock)!
"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair interviews Bob Probert of the Chicago Blackhwaks. While he's in Buffalo, New York tonight, he tells The New World Order to keep their heads up as he'll be stylin' and profilin' with Ric Flair the next time they're in town.
Jeff Jarrett and Eddie Guerrero vs. "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson and Steve "Mongo" McMichael ends with Debra McMichael placing her Miss Illinois sash on Anderson to halt the match as Anderson has Jarret in the Boston Crab. Before the end of the match, Eddie Guerrero runs to the back after Syxx shows up on top of a ladder again; however, Syxx's appearance is never caught by the camera crew.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, who shows up as "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson, Steve "Mongo" McMichael and Debra McMichael leave the ring and Woman and "The Crippler" Chris Benoit show up from the back. Flair says he is on the mend and putting his body back together so he can be "a real live fighting Horseman," but as he looks at the rest of the Horsemen every week, he admits that the Horsemen are not the unit they have been in the past. When he was with the old game, he knew that they took care of business before they focused on the women, but the new crew has it switched around. Anderson says this is a man's game in the world of professional sports, and says being a Horsemen is a career pinnacle to be respected and cherished. Anderson states that as long as he and Flair are part of the Horsemen, The Four Horsemen will endure. Mongo tells the crowd that he has finally come home, and says he is proud to be a Horseman. Debra says she knows what it takes to be a winner, and says that what happened to Jarrett tonight is not what winners do. Benoit tells Mongo that he is a winner when it comes to football, and that Debra when it comes to beauty pageants, but they are standing with four other winners in pro wrestling, and says that this is pro wrestling and that everything should be kept in perspective. Mongo tells Benoit they had Jarrett down and out, unlike the last two times Benoit wrestled him. Debra says that Woman is "a big-hearted lady with hips to match."
The Ultimate Dragon retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Dean Malenko.
Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.
"Lord" Steven Regal beats Jacques Rougeau by disqualification to retain the WCW World Television Championship after Col. Robert Parker tries to interfere only for it to backfire miserably after Regal gives him what for.
Lee Marshall calls form Milwaukee, Wisconsin - the site of next week's Nitro - for the 1-800-COLLECT Road Report.
"The Crippler" Chris Benoit attacks The Taskmaster before the next match can take place, and the battle immediately makes it way into the stands - and the concourse, where the two men fight in the men's room yet again. Even Doug Dillinger can't stop either man as the brawl goes back out of the bathroom and back into the ring as both men throw beer from the crowd at each other. After the beer brouhaha, the match begins.
The Taskmaster beats "The Crippler" Chris Benoit after Jimmy Hart gives The Taskmaster the ring bell to counter Benoit's diving headbutt as Woman distracts the referee.
The New World Order show up, minus "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Scott Hall. Once again, the commentary table is bum rushed, and Ted DiBiase, Eric Bischoff and Kevin Nash take over on commentary.
"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan beats Carl Ouellet after The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) show up and distract the referee as Rick attacks Jacquess Rougeau while Scott Steiner helps Duggan by punching Ouellet from the apron. During the match, Eric Bischoff announces that the nWo have changed some matches. "Squire" David Taylor will be taking on Masahiro Chono instead of Psychosis. Also, Scott Hall will be replacing Scott Steiner tonight, and he will be facing Booker T.
Masahiro Chono beats "Squire" David Taylor with an STF. Before the match, Eric Bischoff orders Nick Patrick to replace Randy Anderson as the official referee for the match.
Scott Hall beats Booker T after referee Nick Patrick pulls a slow count on Booker T and allows Buff Bagwell to annoy Sister Sherri.
The nWo Hotline is here! Just call 1-900-454-4004 for all your nWo news! Calls cost $1.59/minute, and kids must get parents' permission before calling...or else.
Lex Luger beats Stevie Ray with the Torture Rack, but it becomes evident that Stevie Ray never submitted, and Stevie Ray chases after Nick Patrick after the match. Lex Luger confronts referee Nick Patrick before the match, and Syxx replaces Ted DiBiase on commentary when Eric Bischoff asks Ted DiBiase to check and see if everything is good for "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan.
"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan shows up with Ted DiBiase and Vincent. Hogan rips his shirt and then poses for the crowd for a few seconds, then says the New World Order came into Chicago, Illinois like a Boeing 747. He boasts that he will bust The Giant up really badly at Souled Out, and if The Giant begs for mercy, he will get no quarter. As Hogan talks further about The Giant, The Giant shows up only to be stopped by security. The Giant eventually overpowers them, however, and the show ends with The Giant rushing into the ring.
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