Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for March 27, 2000

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Kimberly, who has not been seen in some time, to start tonight's show. Before Okerlund can introduce anyone else, Kimberly says she is the only person capable of introducing the next person to show up: Diamond Dallas Page. DDP admits he has a lot on his plate, and that he may have been ruptured his L4 and L5 discs in his back, but he will be back and he will be jacked. He also says that the upcoming movie Ready To Rumble is the biggest thing he has ever done and that it is like "Wayne's World meets wrestling," and quoites a review that states that the movie has enough muscle to "make Janet Reno laugh." DDP then announces that the movie will have its world premiere at Mann's Chinese Theater in Hollywood Boulevard on April 5th, and says that after that, he plans to star in his next role: becoming a three-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion and the hardest working World champion ever. Suddenly, Jeff Jarrett shows up, and tells DDP that he is the only star around here and not DDP, and says it is only a matter of time before he proves why he is called "The Chosen One." He says there will not be a three-time World champion because he has all the stroke in the place and it will only be a matter of time before he has all the gold. After mentioning that Ready To Rumble will play worldwide April 7th, he threatens to crash DDP's party at Mann's Chinese Theater at the world premiere. DDP tells Jarrett that if he wants to crash the world premiere, he will be seeing stars when he imprints his face on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

It is announced that during the past week, president of Turner Entertainment Networks, has brought back Eric Bischoff to head up creative, and that Vince Russo - who has also been rumored to come back to WCW as head of creative - is reportedly reluctant to work together with Bischoff.

We see footage of Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Hart signing autographs at Tower Records and guesting on Mancow Muller's show on Q101 FM, where Jimmy Hart attacks Mancow for saying something that Hart took offense to. It is reported that Jimmy Hart and Mancow had to be separated, and that Mancow wants to get int he ring with Jimmy Hart to get some revenge.

Three wrestlers are talking backstage when Paisley and The Artist Formerly Known As Prince Iaukea show up. Paisley says The Artist does not consider Chris Candido and Chavo Guerrero Jr. to be worthy opponents, and one of them will get an opportunity at the WCW Cruiserweight Championship. The one in the gold tights is chosen out of the three, and Paisley tells him not to be late as The Artist does not take kindly to tardiness.

We see footage from earlier today where Scott Steiner is talking to three women in bikinis by a pool. Jeff Jarrett tells Scott Steiner to head to the beach, with The Harris Boys (Ron and Don Harris) in tow.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Booker (now renamed Booker T again). He says The Harris Boys (Ron and Don Harris) can run, duck and hide all they want, but it will make no difference as he and Kidman have game. As fara s tonight goes, he will take one of the Harris Boys in the ring tonight from pillar to post.

Michael Modest beats The Artist Formerly Known As Prince to become the WCW Cruiserweight Champion in his debut match in WCW against the debuting Michael Modest. During the match, Chavo Guerrero Jr. confronts Paisley on the apron, and when Michael Modest knocks Chavo off the apron, "Hard Knox" Chris Candido attacks Chavo while Modest pushes The Artist into Paisley, who falls into Candido and Chavo. Also during the match, it is announced that a $500,000 bounty has been placed on the head of Hulk Hogan by WCW World Heavyweight Championship Sid Vicious.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews The Harris Boys (Ron and Don Harris). Don says that he legitimately injured his shoulder when he was in the hotel room with Midajah. Ron tells Booker T that he will find out how unlucky lucky can be, and that it takes two great individuals to make a great tag team. Even though it will be a singles match, he will learn what it is like to get his ass kicked by one of The Harris Boys.

We see footage from Spring Break-Out 2000.

We see footage of Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Hart showing up at a nearby hotel. All of a sudden, Vampiro shows up out of a doorway, wanting to talk to them.

The newest issue of WCW Magazine with Kevin Nash on the cover and Torrie Wilson on the centerfold is available on newsstands now.

Ron Harris beats Booker T. During the match, Jeff Jarrett shows up with guitar in hand, and referee Nick Patrick tries to keep him from getting in the ring. Suddenly, Don Harris gets in the ring and attacks Booker T, revealing he is not injured, and hits the H Bomb alongside Ron to give Ron the win. After the match, Harlem Heat (Stevie Ray, Big T, Cash, J. Biggs) shows up and attacks Booker T, and Kidman runs into the ring to help Booker T out only to fall vitim to the numbers game. Booker T gets back into the ring with a chair to clear the ring out, forcing Harlem Heat to retreat.

Vampiro talks to Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Hart about the bounty that has been put on Hogan's head by Sid Vicious. Hogan thanks Vampiro, and says he bets $500,000 that Sid Vicious won't show his face tonight.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Hulk Hogan. Hogan says that he was looking over the balcony of his hotel room waiting for Jimmy Hart, but he says three or four women massaging Jimmy Hart after what Sid Vicious did to him last week. He says that Jimmy Hart will be okay after the events from last week. As far as the $500,000 bounty on his head, he says nobody will be cashing in on him, and that if Sid Vicious had the guts to show up, he would show what he would do in front of all of his people, as every time he faces Sid, he turns tail and heads for the woods. Hogan says he will stay out here all night if he has too, saying he will take him on in the center of the ring tonight once and for all. He then says that his father once told him that the greater the gladiator is, the more enemies he has, and a lot of people have been coming out of the woodwork lately to claim the bounty. He says that if Sid is going to come after him, it will be from behind. As for Vampiro, he calls him the wrestler of the future and says he has been watching him, and he has heard that Vampiro will be the man and he will be watching his back. He thanks Vampiro for being the first to show the courtesy to tell him about the bounty, and says he will be watching Vampiro's back. He also says that if he had the chance to step in the ring with Vampiro, it would be his pleasure, as Vampiro's growing momentum reminds him of the beginning of Hulkamania. He then tells Sid Vicious that if he comes out of the shadows, he will be ready to chop him down. Suddenly, The Wall is seen on top of the nearby hotel with a spotlight on him, wanting a piece of Hogan. Hogan tells The Wall that if he wants some, he can come get some, and he bets a million dollars that The Wall will come down to the ring so he can kick his ass. The Wall then disappears.

Mike Tenay interviews Disco Inferno and The Mamalukes (Johnny The Bull and Big Vito). The Mamalukes say that The Harris Boys (Ron and Don Harris) still have the tag team titles, and want to know what Disco is thinking putting them against The Yung Dragons. Disco says that match is the match of the century, and that the executive committee will not overlook them when they win. Meanwhile, The Harris Boys have been watching the interview from backstage.

The Jung Dragons are seen mocking 3 Count (Evan Karagias, Shannon Moore, Shane Helms) before the next match.

The Jung Dragons (Kaz Hayashi, Yang, Jamie-san) beat Disco Inferno and The Mamalukes (Johnny The Bull and Big Vito). During the match, it is announced that Vince Russo has agreed to come back to World Championship Wrestling and join Eric Bischoff at the head of WCW's creative team. After the match, The Harris Boys (Ron and Don Harris) show up and decimate The Jung Dragons.

We see a performance by The Nitro Girls.

Vampiro and Sting beat Team Package (The Total Package and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair). As Flair and Vampiro go at it in the ring, Sting and The Total Package go at it all over the beach and near the hotel. The match ends after Sting hits The Total Package with a piledriver at the edge of the ocean water.

When asked about the return of Eric Bischoff and Vince Russo to WCW creative, Booker T tells everyone else in the back who kisses ass about them. He tells Bischoff and Russo to do their job.

We see more footage from Spring Break-Out 2000.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Terry Funk. Funk says that unfinished business with Dustin Rhodes will have to wait, and that he will personally talk to Hugh Morrus tonight about his return to WCW and take care of him in a few minutes.

Before the next match, La Parka's translator works against him again when he calls Meng "Jungle Jim" and makes fun of his hair.

Meng beats La Parka by pinfall with the Tongan Death Grip. After the match, Tank Abbott shows up only to get attacked by Fit Finley, and WCW security has to pull both men apart.

We see some footage from Scott Steiner at the pool from the view of the Kid Cam. We then see what happens after Scott Steiner, Jeff Jarrett and The Harris Boys (Ron and Don Harris) leave as Buff Bagwell talks to the three women in bikinis at the pool. This footage is then seen backstage by Jarrett, Steiner and The Harris Boys. Scott Steiner already makes his mind up to beat up Buff Bagwell right now,.

When asked about the return of Eric Bischoff and Vince Russo to WCW creative, Fit Finley says WCW has had a bumpy ride so far and that Russo and Bischoff have good track records so far. He says he is a team player, and that he is behind them al the way.

Before the next match, Hugh Morrus tries to tell a "Why did the chicken cross the road?" joke to ring announcer David Penzer before asking "Do you know what Terry Funk does to a chicken?" It is then announced that next week on Nitro, the best of Nitro and Thunder will be aired in lieu of a live show, and that Eric Bischoff and Vince Russo will take two things to "sort things out" and that they will debut a new Nitro in two weeks on April 10th.

Hugh Morrus vs. Terry Funk is thrown out after Dustin Rhodes attacks both men and referee Mickey Jay with a steel chair. After the match, Terry Funk and Dustin Rhodes brawl their way to the back, and Hugh Morrus hits Mickey Jay with No Laughing Matter.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Hart. Hogan says that it would not be a wise idea to bet against him, as he will not be going on a stretcher and that he will tear The Wall apart one brick at a time. He also says that Vampiro will be watching his back, and if The Wall tries to get away, Vampiro will go after him.

Before the next match, Scott Steiner tells the women in the crowd that he is their hook-up and to "holla if you hear [him]." Jarrett then says he have had a change of heart, and that he will let the women stay at ringside and show what they've got tonight.

Backstage, Buff Bagwell and Curt Hennig argue, as it appears that they are not on the same page due to Buff Bagwell being seemingly too focused on women.

When asked about the return of Eric Bischoff and Vince Russo to WCW creative, The Artist Formerly Known As Prince Iaukea says "it sucks" and that they will both run the company to the ground and that it will be the end for everyone. He then says "the boys in the back" wanted him to say that, and says that both men have done great things in the company and that both men, especially Bischoff, deserve another shot.

We see even more footage from Spring Break-Out 2000.

Jeff Jarrett and Scott Steiner beat Buff Bagwell and Curt Hennig with a Steiner Recliner to Hennig after Bagwell is distracted by Jarrett's women and Jarrett hits Hennig with a guitar shot to the head while Nick Patrick is distracted.

When asked about the return of Eric Bischoff and Vince Russo to WCW creative, Big Vito says it is something good for WCW and that WCW will get back on top in the ratings and in people's hearts.

The Wall beats Hulk Hogan by disqualification after Vampiro attacks The Wall. After the match, Hogan and Vampiro punch The Wall off the apron and into a table, but The Wall gets up and tells Hogan it is not over between them.

Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for June 21, 1999

A black Hummer shows up, and "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Sid Vicious, Gorgeous George, Miss Madness and Madusa walk out. Meanwhile, a limousine parks nearby, and out comes Kevin Nash, who quickly goes after the Hummer, which quickly speeds away.

We see a performance by The Nitro Girls.

Lodi meets Lenny Lane backstage, who is picking between the purple and the yellow trunks, and Lodi says that he likes the purple trunks. Lenny Lane has a big match tonight against a big man in Meng. Lenny says he can last a long time and has great stamina, and that he can outlast Meng as Lodi gives him a shoulder massage. Lenny tells Lodi he has good thumbs.

Psychosis vs. Kidman ends after "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Sid Vicious, Gorgeous George, Madusa and Miss Madness show up and Sid choke slams Kidman before hitting Psychosis with a big boot to the ribs. Kidman and Psychosis end up being at the mercy of Sid and Savage, and Psychosis eats a powerbomb before Sting runs into the ring, causing Sid and Savage along with the rest of their entourage. Sting helps Kidman up before Kevin Nash walks towards the ring. Nash asks Sting why he didn't lay a hand on Sid and Savage, and says he watched him get out of a black Hummer and grab Rick Steiner last week. Sting tells Nash he was not driving the Hummer that night. Nash tells Sting he is not accusing him of anything, but if he finds out it is him, he will be dealing with him. Nash then leaves the ring.

Backstage, WCW President "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and WCW Vice President "Rowdy" Roddy Piper makes a match between the team of Sid Vicious and "Macho Man" Randy Savage and the team of Kevin Nash and Sting the main event of Bash at the Beach. Rowdy then proposes Sid vs. Sting for tonight. Flair loves the idea, and they head off to make the announcement.

Meng beats Lenny Lane by pinfall with the Tongan Death Grip after grabbing Lenny Lane with it from the top rope. During the match, Lodi shows up and watches the match from ringside. He ends up helping Lenny out of the ring after the match.

We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.

The No Limit Soldiers enter the ring for a birthday celebration. Master P says today is a special today, as it is is the birthday of his little brother, fellow hip-hop artist Silkk The Shocker. A fan with a fake afro is brought into the ring to sing "Happy Birthday." Suddenly, Curt Hennig shows up with a gift, and says that he comes in peace as The No Limit Soldiers block his entrance to the ring. Master P tells he had better not be playing any games. Hennig is allowed entrance into the ring, and tells him that he is terribly sorry about what happened and that he understands the message that he is sending to everyone. He has brought a present for the party to make amends, and allows Master P to open it. Master P tells Hennig to open it, which he does. Inside is a custom-made cowboy hat, which Silkk says he has always wanted before stomping on it. Master P then takes the birthday and throws it at Hennig, and when Hennig tries to get back in, he is pelted with another cake.

Eddie Guerrero beats Juventud Guerrera in his first match in months since being injured in a car crash. Before the match, Juvi welcomes Eddie back, but Eddie responds by slapping him in the face. Eddie wins the match by readying Juvi for a Gory Special before spinning him around and hitting a neckbreaker before going for a frog splash.

Before the next match, Ernest "The Cat" Miller allows Prince Iaukea five seconds before he shoves one of his red shoes...somewhere. Prince Iaukea hits The Cat with a forearm, and the match begins.

Ernest "The Cat" Miller beats Prince Iaukea with a roundhouse kick with the red dancing shoe.

Booker T beats Kanyon by disqualification after Diamond Dallas Page and Bam Bam Bigelow interfere. After the match, Kanyon hits Booker T with the Flatliner before referee Nick Patrick eats a Diamond Cutter and Booker eats an assisted Diamond Cutter.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews WCW President "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and WCW Vice President "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, who are accompanied by Asya and "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson. Piper says nobody has ever called him a saint, but if he was on the New Orleans Saints, they might have had a chance at the Super Bowl. He says that he is here to stir some gumbo, and that the reality check is getting bigger all the time. He says he is here to deal with "the Y2K kid problem," and says that Buff Bagwell whines about why he is not the main event, and says he is as irritating as Austin Powers' front teeth. He says that he is a vampire and Buff has no wooden stake. He also says that Buff is a liar when he says that he beat Flair, and says he is getting awfully tired of his whining and lying, and if he comes around, he will slap the snot out of him. Until then, he and Flair will be partying in New Orleans, Louisiana. Flair says that either he has a lot of grandchildren in the audience, or they still want to ride Space Mountain tonight. Flair tells Buff that he represents what he detests, as he is a punk walking into the back door with his hand open looking for a free lick. Last week, Piper asked him if he could be President of WCW, and he told him that he has been told that at his age, he could drop dead at any time. Last night, Buff's girlfriend called him room and asked him why they call him "Space Mountain," and told that after he is done with the chicken and the Diet Cokes, he can show her why. He then goes on to boast that he almost died on Buff Bagwell's girlfriend that night, which leads to Buff Bagwell getting into the ring and forearming Flair before being ambushed by Piper. Flair punches Buff Bagwell in the gut, then chops him. Flair tells Bagwell that tonight, he has both him and Piper all by himself if he thinks he can beat him. He then declares that this is a match, and referee Mickey Jay rings the bell.

"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper beat Buff Bagwell. During the match, Dean Malenko gets into the ring, and referee Mickey Jay allows Malenko to be part of the match, effectively making it a tag team match. Malenko is able to make his way in, but as Mickey Jay is dealing with Buff Bagwell, "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson tries to attack Malenko only to fall victim to the Texas Cloverleaf. Piper pulls an illegal object out of his trunks, put it over his hand and knocks out Buff as "The Enforcer" is still in the Texas Cloverleaf, then puts Flair's arm over Buff's chest for the three count.

We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.

Before the next match, Rey Mysterio Jr. gives a shout-out to the newest members of the newest members of The No Limit Soldiers, Brad Armstrong and Chase Tatum.

Konnan and Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. Diamond Dallas Page and Bam Bam Bigelow for the WCW World Tag Team Championships ends when Curt Hennig, Barry Windham and Bobby Duncum Jr. show up and attack Konnan and Rey Mysterio Jr. "The Crippler" Chris Benoit and Saturn run in and go after DDP and Benoit, then the rest of The No Limit Soldiers and Master P rush in and clear the ring. Diamond Dallas Page and Bam Bam Bigelow retain the WCW World Tag Team Championships.

Sting beats Sid Vicious by disqualification. During the match, "Macho Man" Randy Savage shows up with Madusa, Gorgeous George and Miss Madness, and Savage talks strategy with Sid Vicious. Later on, Savage attacks Sting, then sends referee Johnny Boone out of the ring before he and Savage double-team Sting. Before Sid can powerbomb Sting, he and Savage run out of the ring after Lex Luger shows up and runs into the ring with a steel chair. Sid and Savage get steel chairs of their own, and Savage says Sting is lower than any snake that he ever seen in his life, while Luger is standing next to a dead man. He says that they are in his scope, and he and Sid will not stop until both of them are victims. Sid Vicious tells Sting and Luger they will feel the madness and believe him before it is over with, and they will become symbols of victory for both him and Savage.

Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for December 28, 1998

The show begins with Eric Bischoff, Buff Bagwell, Scott Steiner and Curt Hennig partying in the limousine after Starrcade. Buff Bagwell makes fun of "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair's heart attack before making fun of Flair himself.

Pyrotechnics signal the start of the first hour. It is announced that Howard Krimski of Atlanta, Georgia is this year's final Nitro Party contest grand prize winner. We see some footage of his Nitro Party.

We see a performance by The Nitro Girls.

Before the next match, Ernest "The Cat" Miller tells everyone that they should be glad to see him in the ring, as he is the greatest. After making fun of how the crowd looks, he says he can beat anybody. He then says he will whup somebody tonight. All of a sudden, Chris Jericho and Ralphus show up with a third man, Shima Nobunaga, whom they consider a worthy opponent. Jericho names the guy "Shima-rama-lama-ding-dong," and says they will have his back until they end as they are true friends and mentions that he has been trained by Ultimo Dragon. This man does not look as enthusiastic as Jericho is, and The Cat nearly annihilates him.

Ernest "The Cat" Miller beats Shima Nobunaga.

Norman Smiley beats Chavo Guerrero Jr. with the Norman Conquest after Pepe is introduced into the match more than once. During the match, Norman Smiley's dance from the last several weeks is officially christened "The Big Wiggle" by "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko.

We see footage of Raven's homecoming. Raven, Raven's mom and Kanyon head home, and Kanyon has to keep Raven away from the alcohol. Also, the TV doesn't work.

Booker T beats Fit Finley.

"Mean Gene" Okerlund interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, who shows up with some luggage. After last night's loss, he immediately headed for Baltimore, Maryland, the site of tonight's Nitro, after "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson told him that it was over and his wife told him to go home. He asks Eric Bischoff to hear him out for the very last time, and says his life is just starting as he tells Bischoff he has always traveled in custom-made suits and ties, for he has lived the life of a king because the people have allowed him to. After pulling out some things from his gear before pulling off his clothes and tearing a few $100 bills in half, he then takes off his shoes, tosses them into the crowd, pulls his pants off and hits an elbow drop in the middle of the ring with little more than boxer shorts and socks on. He tells Bischoff that he will leave the wrestling world forever, and sign his house, cars and whatever money he has over to him, giving him the satisfaction of saying he raped The Nature Boy if he has the guts to walk the aisle one more time. There is one stipulation: if he beats Bischoff, he gets to run WCW for 90 days, and the first thing he will do is taking Bischoff's head out of Hollywood Hogan's ass. He says Bischoff has Ted Turner blindfolded, calls him a scammer and a schemer, and tells Bischoff he has the brain of a pissant. He tells Bischoff that tradition is what it is all about, then pulls out a pair of handcuffs from his gear and cuffs him to the top rope. He then hangs on the rope, then tells Bischoff that if he turns the camera off, he will be naked when he comes back.

"Mean Gene" Okerlund and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair are still in the ring. It does not take long after the return from the commercial break for Eric Bischoff to show up. Bischoff gets in the ring and laughs at Flair, and Flair dares him to get close and kick sat him. Bischoff says that being up Flair's "punk kid," kissing his wife and ruining his career, but nothing is better than literally taking all of his money and everything he owns. He says it will all be his, and Flair dares him to take everything as he continues to punch and kick at him. Bischoff tells Flair he will die of a heart attack if he does not settle down, but Flair tells him that if he dies of a heart attack, it will be on Bischoff's girlfriend, as his wife told him that Bischoff is a "Cushman scooter" after "riding [him] for 20 years." Bischoff tells Flair that if he wants him and to run the company, he's got it, and says he'll be more than happy to kick his rear end again. Flair says that if he loses his career or dies tonight, it will be with him have a piece of Bischoff in his hand.

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We see a solo performance by Storm of The Nitro Girls.

Barry Windham beats Prince Iaukea.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Tom Atchkinson, member of WCW security and sergeant of a SWAT team. He is holding the cattle prod used by Scott Hall at Starrcade. We learn that this weapon was invented to hurt cattle and get them into a truck, and that law enforcement used it to to hurt criminals for a time. It was designed to cause a motor dysfunction, interrupting electrodes in the mind and disabling muscles. Continuous use can lead to a shutdown of the entire nervous system, and it can be concluded that this cost Goldberg the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.

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"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Diamond Dallas Page. DDP says he feels like he's been to Hell and back after last night, and not only is The Giant the biggest, he is the strongest. He says he felt like a Raggedy Andy doll, but that it is how much you want it, and when The Giant made a mistake, he went straight for the Diamond Cutter. He then says he is here to brag about last night's win, and he says that there are two dark clouds hanging overhead; the first being "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and Eric Bischoff over ownership of WCW and the other being Scott Hall zapping Goldberg with the cattle prod over the World title. He says that it would be smart money to bet on Kevin Nash to do the right thing, but if he is betting anything tonight, it is for Ric Flair to beat Bischoff, whom he says is toast tonight. He tells Flair he would love to work for him, and tells Bischoff he will find a whole other way to feel the bang.

Backstage, Konnan is talking to Disco Inferno. Kevin Nash whacks Disco Inferno with a rolled-up piece of paper as he shows up with Lex Luger, and chews Disco out for nearly costing him the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, even though Disco says he "took a grenade for him." Nash says he will take care of a few things in the ring shortly, and tells Disco that if he wants to be in nWo Wolfpac that badly, he can get him a match, and if he wins it, he is in. Disco agrees to the match, but Nash refuses to tell him who his opponent is, telling him "Don't worry about it."

Eddie Guerrero and Juventud Guerrera beat Rey Mysterio Jr. and Billy Kidman after Eddie sends Rey Mysterio Jr. into Kidman, sending him off the top rope.

Kevin Nash, Konnan and Lex Luger show up. Nash says there are people who are happy over his victory last night, but he wishes he could share the same sentiment. He says that when he got into the business nine years ago, he did it for three reasons: money, power and respect. He then says that last night was not about money, and that being the World champ definitely brings some power, and he plans to right some of the wrongs from Starrcade. He has gone to the WCW Executive Committee and made a match for Disco Inferno, who wants to be part of nWo Wolpfac, vs. Bam Bam Bigelow, whom he says can't stay away from both him and Goldberg. If Disco wins, he is in the Wolfpac; if not, he wants Disco to stay away from them. He also mentions Scott Hall, whom he has more love than anybody else in the world, and knows that Hall believes he did him a favor. Nash then implies Hall will have to answer to him. Nash then talks about respect, saying that he has nothing but respect for Goldberg, and demands that next Monday, he and Nash have a rematch for the World title. Nash then says he made some mistakes last night and will not make them again, and says he can kick Goldberg's ass and will give it his best shot. He then says it is ironic that the World title still has Goldberg's name on it, and if Goldberg wins it, it is his; otherwise, the nameplate will change to Nash.

Bam Bam Bigelow beats Disco Inferno, ending Disco's chances of entering nWo Wolfpac.

We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.

Curt Hennig helps Eric Bischoff train backstage.

We hear from Dr. Charles Brock, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair's cardiologist, live from Charlotte, North Carolina. It is revealed that when Ric Flair was taken to the hospital, he had an abnormally low blood pressure, and a pulse that would be rapid and violent only to become weak and irregular. It is also revealed that Flair that did not suffer a myocardial infarction; however, it is revealed that he had been poisoned by digitalis. Flair's stomach was pumped, and Flair was prescribed chloroform. The source of the toxin is still under investigation.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Eric Bischoff, who is backstage with Curt Hennig. Bischoff calls "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair's doctor is a quack, and says he will not utter another word until he has his attorney. He then tells Okerlund that he did nothing wrong when asked about Flair being poisoned.

Before the next match, Scott Steiner takes the microphone away from Konnan, and Buff Bagwell says that Baltimore, Maryland sucks. As Buff continues to speak, Konnan hits Scott Steiner and Buff's nWo referee with a facebuster. Referee Scott Dickinson replaces the nWo referee, who is carried out of the arena by arena and WCW security. Scott and Buff try to attack Dickinson, but Konnan stops them by attacking Buff.

Scott Steiner beats Konnan with the Steiner Recliner to become the WCW World Television Championship despite Lex Luger's best attempts to keep Buff Bagwell from interfering.

We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.

It is announced that The Best of Nitro, a 3-hour special, will air tomorrow night on TNT at 8 PM Eastern, 7 PM Central.

Before the next match, Scott Hall says he has heard what Kevin Nash had to say, and says Nash was right about three things being important, saying that those three things are money, money and money. He tells Nash he handed him the World title, and yet he didn't invite him to the victory party. If Nash says he is not the guy he used to know, then Nash is not the guy he used to know, either.

Scott Hall beats Bryan Adams after Adams celebrates prematurely on the second rope.

Before the next match, Eric Bischoff tries to escape the arena through his limousine, but he is carried to the ring by Steve "Mongo" McMichael, "The Crippler" Chris Benoit, and Dean Malenko.

"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair beats Eric Bischoff with the Figure Four Leg Lock to gain control of World Championship Wrestling for 90 days. Durng the match, Steve "Mongo" McMichael, "The Crippler" Chris Benoit, and Dean Malenko fight off Horace Hogan and Vincent. Buff Bagwell, Curt Hennig, Scott Steiner, Scott Norton and The Giant also get involved, and The Giant hits Flair with a headbutt. As he is about to hit Flair with a choke slam, "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson, Diamond Dallas Page, the returning "Macho Man" Randy Savage (with a woman at his side) also show up, and Savage pretends to be back on nWo Hollywood to hit The Giant with a low blow from behind before leaving, allowing Flair to put Bischoff in the Figure Four Leg Lock for the win. Konnan and Booker T show up at the end, and everyone at ringside celebrates. Flair hits Bischoff with an elbow drop, and Tony Schiavone, "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes and "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko also show up to celebrate in the ring.

Thunderstruck - Thunder recap for April 22, 1998

"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff and The Disciple show up. Bischoff says the time has come to give the fans what they have been waiting for, and says there is nobody else he would want to do the honors with than The Disciple, who takes the can of black spray paint and spray paints "nWo" on the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Bischoff says he has learned a lot since first meeting Hogan and says everyone in the world, including the Turner organization from Ted Turned down, is afraid of him, and even after the political infighting, jealously, and everything else that worked to keep Hogan out of the WCW, everything is now as it always should be. Hogan says it is the same as it ever was, and while he doesn't want to talk about the jealously of the wrestlers in the back and the promoters who cannot stand him being the leader and the man who made professional wrestling what it is today, as the back of his newest shirt states that he is the man. He says that World title should never have left his hands, and that it was stolen from him and he got it back the first chance he could. He says that the nWo is back together and celebrating in the back, and says the celebration is a little too sweet for live TV. Now that the belt is back in his hands, so is his power and the ratings, and now that the record is set straight, there is a new rule in the wrestling world: if anyone in the back lays a hand on Bischoff, they will have to answer to the entire nWo. Hogan then says that he has beaten "Macho Man" Randy Savage in the center of the ring with a certified referee making the count and ultimately broke him, and that Savage is now retired. He makes an example of Savage, saying that this is what happens when you mess with someone who the whole world worships and that this is the final goodbye for Randy Savage.

It is announced that Miss Elizabeth was injured last weekend and has suffered rib injuries.

Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against Disco Inferno.

The Barbarian beats Prince Iaukea.

This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night, one hour later than usual: Rick Steiner vs. Scott Norton! The Barbarian! The entirety of Goldberg vs. Raven for the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship at Spring Stampede!

Vicious and Delicious (Scott Norton and Buff Bagwell) vs. Lex Luger and Rick Steiner ends in a double pin after Scott Steiner shows up as Vincent carries a steel chair to the ring, takes the steel chair from Vincent and smashes it into Rick Steiner's back himself while the referee is pre-occupied with Ted DiBiase on the ring apron. Scott puts Bagwell on top of Rick Steiner, but Bagwell and Rick Steiner end up pinning each other. Referee Mark Curtis rewards the match to Norton and Bagwell after heading to the back and seeing what happened.

Scott Norton and Vincent still in the ring with Buff Bagwell and a trainer, as it is mentioned that Bagwell had trouble extending his arm to make the pinfall in the last match. WCW and medical staff bring out a stretcher. It is then noted that Buff Bagwell's head hit the back of Rick Steiner, which caused Bagwell to lose control of his right arm. Bagwell is checked on and immobilized, and Sick Boy and Kidman of Raven's Flock watch from the front row as Bobby "The Brain" Heenan leaves the commentary to get updates on Bagwell's condition from executive producer Craig Leathers. When he comes back, he mentions that Bagwell cannot be moved due to a cervical injury and that medical staff are waiting for the ambulance to bring a gurney so that they can. After a commercial break, the paramedics are in the ring immobilizing Bagwell and placing him on a gurney, and it is announced soon afterwards while the commentary team recap "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan from this week's Nitro in-depth that Bagwell is slowly regaining some movement.

It is announced that the man who helped Raven win the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship at Spring Stampede is named Horace Boulder, whose career includes a stint in Japan and parallels that of Raven's.

Horace Boulder beats Evan Courageous after Diamond Dallas Page gets in the ring and hits Horace with a Diamond Cutter for costing him the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship at Spring Stampede. During the match, it is announced that Buff Bagwell will be fine and that he has been taken to a local hospital. After the match, Evan Courageous and referee Billy Silverman also receive Diamond Cutters, then DDP takes the microphone and says he did not come here to take down any of the three men as he came to Greenberg, South Carolina jacked and ready to get his hands around Raven's throat. DDP calls Raven out, and Raven shows up only to walk away. DDP tells Raven to walk away from him like he did his sister when she needed him most and how he walked away from his mother and left him crying. Both times, Raven considers heading back to the ring, but turns around and heads to the back. DDP says he will not leave the ring until Raven feels the bang, then leaves through the crowd.

Tony Schiavone interviews "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Savage says he isn't giving up; he's just giving started. He says he is at least 90% okay, and says everyone knows "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan is total scum and that "Rowdy" Roddy Piper now knows that Bret "The Hit Man" Hart has reached a new level: nuclear scum. He then tells Piper that Hart did what he did because Hart is a loser and that he should join all the losers who suck up to Hogan. Savage then says he is so sick of listening to Bret saying he got screwed, and that he was sick of it then and he is sick of it now. He then says that instead of the best there is, was and ever will be; Bret is the best there is and was as well as the best con man to walk the face of the earth, and that he is totally underpaid, unproven and the biggest mark for his own publicity to walk the face of the earth. He then says that Bret has graduated to the top of his intergalactic hit list and that he is coming to get him.

We see a video package of Goldberg.

Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Mike Enos.

It is announced that Nitro will air for one hour this Monday from 12:30 AM to 1:30 AM Eastern this Monday and that a special "Tuesday Nitro" will air the following night from 6 PM to 8 PM Eastern.

Sting beats Scott Steiner by disqualification after the nWo runs in. During the match, it is announced that Buff Bagwell is doing fine and is now moving around. After the match, the nWo gang up on Sting, but Rick Steiner shows up and chases Scott Steiner to the back. The Giant then runs into the ring and immediately takes out the nWo, saving Sting. Sting then grabs a microphone and says every single week is the same old thing: fighting all the bad guys like it is a bar room brawl. He feels like buying everyone a round, and then says that all the jokes have been played and that Kevin Nash should be doing stand-up comedy because he is too good, too big, too sexy and too sweet. He says that Nash should know better and that every joke has a punch line. He then says he has a spot for Nash - not his spot, not his dog Spot, not a liver spot, not Arn Anderson - but a spot at Slamboree, and if they bring the tag team titles, he'll bring The Giant and they'll get it on.

Thunderstruck - Thunder recap for April 9, 1998

We see footage from this week's Nitro where "Macho Man" Randy Savage is given an IV feed before being placed in the ambulance.

Perry Saturn beats Tokyo Magnum with the Rings of Saturn after applying the move three times in quick succession as if to prove he can apply it whenever he wants. After the match, he tells the rest of Raven's Flock to stay out of the next fight, saying it is his own, then calls out Goldberg. Raven's Flock gets in the ring, but Goldberg clears the ring out and Hammer and Saturn are seen brawling with each other as they make their way to the back.

Prince Iaukea beats Yuji Nagata with a Northern Lights suplex. During the match, Iaukea accidentally lands on one of his knees, and shortly afterwards, Sonny Onoo tries to trip Iaukea from the outside. Iaukea hits Onoo with a double axe handle off the top rope, but Yuji Nagata gets the momentum and goes for the Nagata Lock only to take too much time showboating. Iaukea kicks Nagata away from him, and hits a Northern Lights suplex with a bridge pin to win. After the match, Chris Jericho shows up and says that Iaukea is not a cruiserweight because he is too fat to be one. Jericho says he will bring a scale to the ring later in the evening and have Iaukea stand on it to prove he is a liar, cheater and a fake who is above the 225 lb. weight limit and undeserving of a Cruiserweight title shot.

Raven shows up. He says that for years, he has listened to how Diamond Dallas Page has professed to be the hardest-working man in wrestling. Before he can say much else, a fan jumps the guardrail and tries to pull Raven out of the ring from the outside. Security quickly apprehends the fan, then Raven gets in the ring. He tries to speak again, but the microphone is cut off and he cannot even be heard until the camera near Raven is able to pick up Raven talking about how he had to spend time in Extreme Championship Wrestling and that all DDP had to do was leave his home, knock on his door and ask him for a job. He says that DDP refused to do that because he was jealous of him and how he was a bigger star than him. Raven then says DDP was supposed to be here tonight for a shot at the WCW United States Championship, but every time DDP has to earn something, he never shows up. As he says this, Raven has to switch microphones. Raven then says that when he kicks out of his Diamond Cutter and hits DDP with the Evenflow DDT at Spring Stampede, he will have his revenge.

Tony Schiavone interviews Buff Bagwell. Bagwell says that when he was throwing Lex Luger around a few months ago, he did not get the respect he deserved. He says he is 5-1 against Luger, and he is sick and tired of hearing who the real "Total Package" is. Bagwell then says that at next week's Nitro, he will show Luger why he is buff and why he is the stuff along with why he is "the real Total Package."

"The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Konnan with the Crippler Crossface. During the match, it is announced that there will be no time limit in the WCW Television Championship match between Benoit and Booker T at Spring Stampede.

Rick Rude boots Mike Tenay off the commentary table to guest on commentary for the next match.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan beats Curt Hennig by disqualification after Rick Rude leaves the commentary table and handcuffs Duggan to the top rope from the apron. After the match, Hennig and Rude continue to gang up on Duggan until Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart and The British Bulldog run to the ring. Hennig and Rude head to the back, but not before Rude tosses the keys to the handcuffs into the ring.

Lex Luger beats Glacier with the Torture Rack. During the match, Buff Bagwell is seen lounging on the stage while watching the match.

Kidman beats Psychosis. During the match, Chris Jericho shows up with a scale and standing on the apron, distracting referee Mark Curtis. La Parka shows up and hits Psychosis with a steel chair as he goes for the top rope guillotine leg drop, allowing Kidman to win with the Seven Year Itch. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Jericho in the ring. Jericho demands that Tony Schiavone refer to him as the master of 1,004 holds as well as lord and master of all the Jericho and that he not let any of the fans put their hands on him. He then says he has showed up with a scale as promised and calls out Prince Iaukea for the weigh-in. Iaukea shows up and gets on the scale, which reads 218 lbs. Jericho says the scale is not calibrated properly, then hits Iaukea in the head with the scale before putting him in the Lion Tamer.

Scott Steiner beats Disco Inferno with the Steiner Recliner.

Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship by disqualification against Chris Jericho after Jericho pulls Mickey Jay into the path of Booker T's drop kick off the top rope.

Mike Tenay announces that "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair is not in the building at this time due to inclement weather and will therefore not be interviewed tonight. After an apology is made, Eric Bischoff and Scott Steiner show up. Bischoff tells Schiavone to stop lying, as he, the people, and even Flair all know when he is lying. Bischoff tells Schiavone he can make excuses for Ric Flair, and says Flair is not here because he wakes up every morning, looks in the mirror and looks back at his career only to ask himself why he could not be remembered as the greatest wrestler in history and why he could not be better than "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan. Bischoff says that Flair has to look at the empire as the nWo and ask himself why he could not be the man who built WCW. The show then goes to break.

WHen the show comes back from break, Eric Bischoff is still singing the praises of "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan to Tony Schiavone while Scott Steiner is standing in the background. Steiner then says Flair is not in the building tonight because he knew he had to face him and he is running scared. He then calls Flair a coward, then "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson shows up and tells Bischoff that he may be retired, but he isn't dead and he still works for the company, and if Bischoff did not walk around backstage with his nose up in the air, he would know that. He then says Flair is not here tonight for all the wrong reasons, and says that while Flair wasn't a movie star or a bodybuilder, he left a piece of himself wherever he went and he gave the people what they came for. He says that it is all about wrestling, and that all Flair ever asked for in return was a little dignity and respect and to be treated for who he is, as it is better than anything the nWo has going. Bischoff says Flair is garbage, and that he will be treated like it and that he hopes the people remember Anderson as the only person in WCW to come out and defend him. Suddenly, Lex Luger shows up, and Anderson says it is clear he is not the only one. Bischoff teases attacking Anderson, but Scott Steiner attacks Luger and they brawl to the back. Rick Steiner then sneaks up behind Eric Bischoff and hits him with a vertical suplex on the floor near the ramp while Ted DiBiase watches.

Before the next match, Kevin Nash says he has been watching clips throughout the show of "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan in the back and that he has noticed that "everything is hunky-dory when it's Hogan's way," but when someone gets in Hogan's path, "Macho Man" Randy Savage gets run over. He also says that he had Sting beat on Monday night until Hogan was so jealous of the fact that he would be World champion that he had to interfere. Nash goes on to say that he told Hogan how it would be, and that tonight, Hogan will see where the nWo lies and who they are loyal to - him, not Hogan. As for the Bat Match at Spring Stampede, he and Hogan are at a disadvantage, as "Rowdy" Roddy Piper made the match and everyone knows that Piper is "the finest switch hitter in the business." He also tells The Giant that he has not forgotten about him, and that he will take him out once and for all at Spring Stampede. He then says being this big and this sexy is just too sweet. After Rick Steiner shows up for the next match, Nash tells Rick Steiner that he is the one who got in Scott Steiner's head and that the rest of the nWo has showed up to back his actions.

Rick Steiner beats Kevin Nash by disqualification after Konnan gets involved followed by the rest of the nWo. Kevin Nash hits Rick Steiner with the Jackknife Power Bomb, and as WCW security shows up to arrest Nash again, the nWo attacks security. Ted DiBiase shows up with The Giant, who attacks the nWo, to end the show.

Thunderstruck - Thunder recap for March 19, 1998

Before the next match, Chris Jericho says everyone knows that "Terry Hut" is his favorite town, and that the Jerichoholics deserve to give him a round of applause for being their hero and role model. On the subject of Rey Mysterio Jr.'s knee, he says that sometimes, faces get slapped and feelings get hurt, and that it will never happen again.

Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Super Calo with the Lion Tamer.

Kendall Windham beats El Dandy. During the match, Raven's Flock takes their seats in the front row, and Raven is seen holding up the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship, which he has never officially won.

Tony Schiavone interviews Curt Hennig and Rick Rude. Hennig says "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan sent him on a mission to destroy Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, who was not in the building on Nitro and is not in the building tonight. He says that Bret is as dumb as he looks, and that if Bret says in Canada forever, he and Rude will have gotten the job done. Rude says Bret has a new nickname: Bret "The Zit Man" Hart, because at Uncensored, he and Hennig proved that Hart was "nothing more than a 240-lb. boil on the booty of life." He also says that with the rest of the Hart family, one will dredge up the same results should they fester up "a bad case of acne." Rude then says he sees professional wrestling like he does Indiana: it is a great big pack of puss, and he and Hennig will be "a-lancin' and a-prancin' for a long time to come." Hennig says that is a long time, because for 26 years and more, he and Rude have had their way with the world, and in the last 15 years, they have ruled the wrestling business whether the people know it or not. He says that they have never lost a fight, and that Rude knows that is the way it was, that is the way it is and that is the way it always will be. Hennig and Rude then joke around with Rude asking Hennig if he wants a Halls cough drop, with Hennig saying no because they are just too sweet.

Perry Saturn beats La Parka with the Rings of Saturn after drop kicking La Parka in the back, sending La Parka head-first into his own steel chair.

We see footage from last night's MTV Live, where Raven is seen on a TV screen insulting everyone and saying he should be on the show. Suddenly, Raven shows up from behind, attacks Diamond Dallas Page with a stop sign and steals the WCW World Heavyweight Championship from him.

Ray Traylor beats Barry Darsow.

It is announced before the next match that "Rowdy" Roddy Piper will be coming to Nitro next week to make a challenge.

Prince Iaukea beats Yuji Nagata after Sonny Onoo tries to distract referee Charles Robinson and kicks Yuji Nagata in the back of the head when Prince Iaukea reverses an Irish whip.

Brian Adams beats Marty Jannetty.

Eddie Guerrero beats Psychosis after shoving Psychosis off the top rope to hit the top rope frog splash for the win.

Raven beats Brad Armstrong in a Raven's Rules Match. During the match, Raven tells Armstrong he gave him an opportunity for salvation and redemption and that he did not take him up on that offer. He then says he made no such offer to Diamond Dallas Page, because someone as evil and heinous as him does not deserve a second chance. He says DDP deserted him, and he can never forgive him for that. He then says last night was to be DDP's moment of shining glory on MTV Live, but he took all of that way from him, saying that should have been him. Because of that, he took a stop sign and beat him unmercifully about the head with it. He says that DDP is about to feel the suffering that is his destiny, and while he grows more powerful, DDP will grow weaker. He hits Armstrong with an Evenflow DDT before saying that DDP is nevermore.

We see a video package for Bret "The Hit Man" Hart.

Scott Norton beats "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit following a distraction by Vincent.

Bill Goldberg - at this point known as just Goldberg - beats Wayne Bloom. After the match, an angry Perry Saturn jumps the guardrail in an attempt to take on Goldberg, but is pulled back by the rest of Raven's Flock.

Rick Steiner beats Curt Hennig by disqualification after Rick Rude trips Steiner off the top rope. After the match, Rick Rude attacks Steiner, but Ted DiBiase punches Rick Rude before Henning knocks him out. Rick Rude then wraps his tie around Steiner's neck so that Hennig can get a few shots in. Steiner, however, fights back and hits Hennig with a belly-to-belly suplex before going for the ground and pound. Brian Adams, Vincent and Scott Norton rush in and stomp Steiner, but Ray Traylor runs in in an attempt to take on the nWo. Traylor, unfortunately, gets ganged up on. The nWo goes on the attack, with Rick Rude choking DiBiase out with his tie, until Goldberg suddenly rushes in and takes out the nWo single-handedly with a couple of Spears. Rick Steiner and Ray Traylor then clear out the ring, and the nWo retreats.

Thunderstruck - Thunder recap for March 5, 1998

The show starts with "Macho Man" Randy Savage receiving the Harvard Lampoon Real Man of the Year award for 1998 as part of a message from the New World Order. Savage says he knows what is wrong with the nWo and knows how to fix it as he receives his award. He is also seen signing autographs as he says that the pecking order of the nWo has changed and that "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan is no longer "the big kahuna."

The New World Order shows up. Eric Bischoff mocks "Macho Man" Randy Savage, saying he is not a real man compared to "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, that a real man would admit that he has lived under Hogan's shadow all of his career, and that Savage is the second-most delusional human being he has ever met in his life. Hogan says it is quite clear that with him as the big kahuna, the whole nWo and his nWo-ites know that when you are with the nWo, you are with the nWo for life. He then says that once they line their ducks up in a row, Sting will be stung and that "Macho Man" will not be so macho anymore. Hogan then boasts about beating Savage like a dog on Nitro and proving that he made professional wrestling what it is today before calling himself "the real macho man." He also calls Harvard Lampoon's "Real Man of the Year" the biggest joke he has ever seen, as everybody knows that Miss Elizabeth was also his manager and that you would have to look at her skinny legs to see he is a man. He says that Scott Hall will make sure Sting is stung at Uncensored, and suggest that WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon find him another opponent, because Savage will not be there. He also says that if Savage had the intestinal fortitude to enter the arena tonight, he will beat him up again. Suddenly, Brian Adams interrupts, saying he does not want to stomp on any toes and that Hogan has nothing to prove, as Savage and everyone knows that Hogan is an icon and that he will beat the hell out of Savage. He also asks Hogan for the honor to take out Savage himself and let Hogan have the night off should Savage show up tonight. Hogan accepts, and Savage nothing to do with the nWo as they are just two sweet.

Bill Goldberg beats Vincent in mere seconds with just the Spear and the Jackhammer.

Eddie Guerrero beats Prince Iaukea after dropkicking Iaukea into the knee, tripping his off the top rope before he can hit a springboard move.

This weekend on WCW Saturday Night: Disco Inferno vs. Lodi! Dean Malenko vs. Kidman! Scott Steiner vs. Ray Traylor!

Kimberly, Spice and Fire and the Nitro Girls announce that WCW Road to Spring Party is making a stop at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina with "Mean" Gene Okerlund and all of the Nitro Girls. They will be broadcasting live from the campus and they will be bringing Nitro right to the Devil's Den. Students are asked to show their school spirit by partying with them, and while the University of Tennessee had a great Nitro party, they want to see if Duke can throw a better one. There will be free Domino's Pizza, WCW merchandise give-aways and much more.

Juventud Guerrera beats El Dandy. During the match, Raven's Flock takes their seats in the front row. After the match, Konnan shows up, calls Juvi "Aníbal González" (which is part of his real name), then confronts him for interfering in his match and losing his mask before telling him to "get ready to get got" if he wants to challenge him on Nitro. Juvi says he does not care what Konnan has to say and that he is ready any time, anywhere.

"Macho Man" Randy Savage shows up. He calls out Brian Adams and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, who show up along with Eric Bischoff. Savage confronts Hogan and Bischoff for calling him delusional and Hogan in particular for considering himself the leader of the nWo, and says the rest of the nWo want to shake his hand, smile to his face and stab him in the back at the drop of a hat. He also says his phone is ringing off the hook and that Hogan's friends want to band together with the main goal of getting Hogan out of the nWo. He then says he has known Hogan for too long, and the way he looks at it, Hogan is like a horse with a broken leg and is no good to anybody. He then says that at Uncensored, he will send Hogan to the glue factory. As for Brian Adams, if he is betting his career on Hogan, he will take that bet and raise him five, and after he gets done crushing Brian Adams, he wants Hogan in the middle of the ring so he can give him a piece of the madness. Hogan laughs, and says that Savage will be a comedian after Uncensored, and that he would love to come down to the ring and watch Brian Adams vs. Randy Savage tonight.

We see a video package of Lex Luger's calling out of Scott Steiner prior to their match at Uncensored.

Scott Steiner beats Chase Tatum with the Steiner Recliner.

We see a video package of The Giant hitting Kevin Nash with a Jackknife Power Bomb.

Curt Hennig beats Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart after Rick Rude hits Neidhart with a 2x4 as Hennig distracts referee Mickey Jay. After the match, Hennig and Rick Rude continue to attack Neidhart, then The British Bulldog runs into the ring and chases them away.

Mike Tenay interviews Raven in the ring. Raven says he has yearned from release from the labyrinth of his past, and the walls are bitters memories and the corridors hate. He then says he and Diamond Dallas Page had a volatile past, and that he helped him when nobody else would despite his arrogance. He says DDP did not remember him on the path to fame and glory while he spent three long years in "barbed wire city" making a name for himself and learned that if one is scarred badly enough, they no longer feel the pain. Tonight will be his vindication and DDP's Waterloo. He proved he can destroy "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit, and tonight, he is taking the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship. He says that if he wins, he will not put the title on the line at Uncensored so that Benoit and DDP can suffer in silence and agony like he did, and learn that they cannot escape their fate, as someone must pay for the pain of his past.

We see a video package of Chris Jericho. He says that he has realized that the fans really like him, and says he is their role model, hero and paragon of virtue and that they will continue to cheer for him like they always do. He says the fans have becoming "raging Jerichoholics," which he considers a big responsibility. He says the things that he has done for his fans have been misconstrued. He says he is a three-time Cruiserweight champion and that he is the man the fans should be looking up to, and that he should be put on a pedestal like the role model that he is. He also says that his heinous actions as of late will never happen again.

Before the next match, Chris Jericho says that he addresses the Jerichoholics with nothing but the honest truth each and every week, and that there has been a man in the dressing room asking for his advice and opinions. He says that Dean Malenko used to be "The Man of 1,000 Holds" before saying he knows 1,004 holds. He says that until Malenko has the same respect for the business and experience that he has as well as half the talent he possesses, he will never win the WCW Cruiserweight Championship from him.

Chris Jericho beats Ciclope with the Lion Tamer. After the match, Jericho refuses to release the hold, and Dean Malenko shows up to grab Jericho by the hair before suplexing him and putting him in the Texas Cloverleaf.

Scott Norton vs. The Renegade ends when The Giant makes a surprise return and Jackknife Power Bombs Norton before choke slamming The Renegade. The Giant then takes the microphone and hopes that Kevin Nash is watching closely from home, as the playing field is now even with his bad neck and Nash's bad back. He says "Checkmate...show up," before leaving the ring, having chains wrapped around his wrist and padlocked by security and local police, and getting escorted to the back.

Before the next match, Raven gives Diamond Dallas Page one last chance to beg for forgiveness before announcing that the next match is under Raven's Rules. DDP shows up, then tells him he's got his forgiveness "right here" before saying the match will be under "DDP rules" and that there will be no referee. He tells referee Nick Patrick to leave, then the next match begins. DDP and Raven brawl their way towards the back, and "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit shows up from behind the backstage curtains and fights both Raven and DDP. As the match de-evolves into a brawl and returns to the ring, a rather large man in a tanktop, blue jeans and a plaid shirt wrapped around his waist shows up and attacks both DDP and Benoit. Hammer tosses a guardrail into the ring as the rest of Raven's Flock surrounds the ring, and Raven hits Benoit with an Evenflow DDT on the guardrail before doing the same to DDT.

Before the next match, "Macho Man" Randy Savage says that what "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan said earlier in the show about Miss Elizabeth has some merit. After admitting she was his wife as well as his and Hogan's manager, then Miss Elizabeth says "Macho Man' Randy Savage is the real man. Brian Adams has to hold Hogan back. Savage says that if Hogan has a problem with that, then he will have problems with having to ask his wife who the real man is. Savage then fights both Adams and Hogan, and even hits them both with Hogan's weight belt. Adams grabs Savage from behind, and Miss Elizabeth goes for Adam's eyes before being trapped in the corner by Hogan. Savage then fights both Hogan and Adams again, but suddenly, he is attacked by a man in black leather and a jacket with the nWo logon the back. The man with the long blond hair and the sunglasses has shown up again, and he hits Savage with a neckbreaker before the rest of the nWo shows up and attacks Savage until Sting runs into the ring, chasing out the nWo members to end the show.

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.

Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for April 28, 1997

Tonight's episode is one hour due to the NBA Playoffs. Tony Schiavone, "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan are on commentary for the show.

Tonight's show begins with Ric Flair winning his 13th World Heavyweight Championship against Vader, as Ric Flair returns to the ring in a few days.

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair show up to start tonight's show, but instead of walking to the ring, they walk to the commentary table. They say that the New World Order are angry with them for "not filling the potholes." Piper says he doesn't want to wait until Slamboree to take them on. Instead, he wants the nWo to bring it tonight or not at all. Flair says they're ready to go as he dares the nWo to stay up all night and dance a little longer.

We see pre-recorded comments from Jeff Jarrett, who proclaims that Dean Malenko's 1,000 holds means 1,001 counters to him and that he will earn Malenko's respect like he did with The Four Horsemen ("The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson, "The Crippler" Chris Benoit, Steve "Mongo" McMichael) as he beats him for the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship.

Dean Malenko retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Prince Iaukea with the Texas Cloverleaf.

Syxx retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Juventud Guerrera with the Buzzkiller.

Lee Marshall calls from Lakeland, Florida - the site of next week's Nitro - for the 1-800-COLLECT Road Report.

The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) and Syxx show up, and they walk to the commentary table this time. Hall says they were sitting in the back when they heard "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper wanted a piece of them. He tells them "whatever" as he says nobody cares what they have to say, as everyone in Norfolk, Virginia is here for the New World Order. Nash says that in Charlotte, North Carolina, they have no problem giving them the beating of their lives, and it will be for 75% of the gate (ticket and merchandise sales) as "it don't come cheap." He also says that they miss "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan. When the commentators return, it is mentioned that Nash wanted 75% of the gate so that they could get out of the match, thinking that WCW would not meet that kind of demand.

"Lord" Steven Regal beats "The Crippler" Chris Benoit by disqualification when The Taskmaster, Jimmy Hart and Jacqueline show up and The Taskmaster attacks Benoit from behind. This escalates into a brawl between Benoit and The Taskmaster, and after Benoit kicks The Taskmaster in the groin, Jacqueline jumps on Benoit only to be pulled off by Woman. Meng gets a death grip on Benoit, and even "Lord" Steven Regal can't beat Meng off of Benoit. Meng finally drops the hold after Woman and The Taskmaster stare a hole through him. Woman then tends to Benoit.

"Macho Man" Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth tell Diamond Dallas Page that Savage and Page are on the road to disaster, and that Page is in his world. He then says that Kimberly will find out that DDP won't be able to handle him, and that Kimberly is dreaming about him and not Page because she has class "with a capital K." He tells Page that he will realize he should have never knocked on his door, and that he and Kimberly can't handle him.

Lex Luger and The Giant beat The Amazing French Canadians (Jacques Rougeau and Carl Ouellet) with a choke slam to Rougeau and a Torture Rack to Ouellet.

Steve "Mongo" McMichael beats The Barbarian with a steel Halliburton briefcase shot to The Barbarian's head as Debra McMichael distracts the referee.

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair show up again, and this time they're ready to fight, saying it is time to fix what is not yet broken. They call out The New World Order. Flair says he doesn't know if he can beat Kevin Nash or Scott Hall, but he can beat Syxx as he's gotten the World Heavyweight Championship "more times than Syxx has had pieces of ass." The New World Order music plays, but when it turns off, papers fall from the top of the arena, with "Tradition bites! nWo 4 life" printed on them. Suddenly, Hall, Nash and Syxx show up, and Syxx rushes to wards the ring only to run right into Flair. Hall and Nash try to get the jump on Flair, but they both get punched in the groin and Flair puts Syxx in the Figure Four Leg Lock. Hall and Nash eventually recover and all three men gang up on him. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper takes off his belt and swings it at all three members of The New World Order to end the show.

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.
Ray Rhodes, head coach of the Philadephia Eagles, is seen in the crowd.

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.

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.

Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for March 24, 1997

Larry "The Ax" Hennig is seen in the crowd.

Dean Malenko retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Konnan with the Texas Cloverleaf. During the match, it is announced that Ted DiBiase has demanded on behalf of The New World Order that "Macho Man" Randy Savage receive a shot at the WCW World Television Championship tonight. We all see pre-recorded comments from Syxx, who tells Malenko that he would have been beaten again if it weren't for Eddie Guerrero, and that if he botched stuff like Eddie did, he would act like he doesn't know what he's talking about. It is also announced that "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson was attacked backstage after last week's interview. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Dean Malenko after the match, and Malenko says it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see what's going on, and says that Eddie Guerrero and Syxx are both trying to steal his championship belt. Right now, however, he is focused on "The Crippler" Chris Benoit, who says that there is mutual respect between them and that Benoit is the spitting image of himself. He knows they both want to be on top in this sport, and gives him an opportunity against him for the United States title, and tells him to step up and prove himself.

Mortis beats Jerry Flynn.

La Parka beats Juventud Guerrera after reversing Guerrera's top rope hurricanrana and turns it into a powerbomb from the second rope.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner). Scott tells The New World Order that Spring Stampede will be revenge for what they did to them, and this time, they won't have Eric Bischoff to hide behind. Rick says he's ready, even after the nWo may have put him out for a while.

This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray)! The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner)! Diamond Dallas Page! Dean Malenko! A special interview with Lex Luger and The Giant!

High Voltage (Rage and Kaos) beats Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock) after Jeff Jarrett and Debra McMichael show up and Jarrett hits Johnny Grunge with the steel Halliburton briefcase behind the referee's back after Rocco Rock puts Rage through a table. Steve "Mongo" McMichael shows displeasure at being brought out from backstage for nothing while Debra and Jarrett does all the work.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Lex Luger and The Giant. The Giant talks about how Lex Luger opened a door for him and stood up for him when nobody else did, and tells Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) that they have no idea what to expect when he and Luger walk down the aisle. Luger says that the balance of power is slowly shifting away from nWo and towards WCW. He says that WCW has a trump card in the form of Sting, and at Spring Stampede, it will either be the Torture Rack or the choke slam that awaits "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan.

We hear pre-recorded comments from Sonny Onoo. Onoo makes fun of Rey Mysterio, Jr.'s size and says that Mysterio is stupid to take on The Ultimate Dragon, and when The Ultimate Dragon whips his tail, it will be lights out for Rey Mysterio, Jr.

Psychosis beats Super Calo.

Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.

Hugh Morrus beats "The Crippler" Chris Benoit (who is not accompanied by Woman) after Konnan pushes Benoit off the top rope as Jimmy Hart distracts the referee. The Taskmaster and Jimmy Hart get in the ring and attack Benoit along with Konnan and Morrus, then Dean Malenko shows up to get a piece of Benoit only to get beaten up by The Dungeon of Doom. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair gets in the ring and finally gets physical for thre first time in months, throwing punches and hitting Konnan with a low blow as he single-handedly fights off The Dungeon and keeps Benoit and Malenko from going at it with each other.

Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) beat The Faces of Fear (Meng and The Barbarian) after Meng accidentally knocks Sister Sherri off the apron.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and "The Crippler" Chris Benoit. Benoit tells The Taskmaster that he has proven once again how cowardly he is, as last week "The Enforcer" ARn Aderson made a mistake in talking about his injuries as he infers that The Taskmaster attacked Anderson in his hotel room later that night. Dean Malenko says he's got respect for him that he does not want to lose, and he wants to know why he got in the ring earlier tonight. Flair has heard "Rowdy" Roddy Piper ask where he and Anderson were, and that later on, Piper proved that he "couldn't hang." Flair says the only difference between now and 20 years ago is that they only go to bed one night a week, as opposed to 20 years ago when they didn't go to sleep at all. Flair tells Piper he owes it to all the youngsters why they are the legacy and why this sport rocks and rolls. He then wants Piper to walk down the aisle and say he's a Horseman instead of saying he wants to go back home, as they all have wives and kids and they stand for WCW day after day.

Madusa beats Malia Hosaka.

Lee Marshall calls from Roanoke, Virginia - the site of next week's Nitro - for the 1-800-COLLECT Road Report.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan beats The Renegade. During the match, Duggan tosses a roll of wrist tape into the stands, then readies another one for The Renegade to end the match.

We see a video package of Sting.

The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) beat The Amazing French Canadians (Jacques Rougeau and Carl Ouellet) after Scott Steiner distracts the referee with the Quebec flag and the use of Col. Robert Parker's boot as a weapon against The Steiners backfires.

"Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. Prince Iaukea for the WCW World Television Championship is thrown out after Diamond Dallas Page attacks The New World Order while wearing a Minnesota Golden Gophers T-Shirt only to be tossed into the ring and savagely attacked by the nWo. After a Jackknife Powerbomb, Savage hits a top rope elbow on DDP before Prince Iaukea also eats a Jackknife. The nWo pick DDP, and Eric Bischoff kicks DDP in the face before "nWo" is spray painted on Iaukea and a "zero" and "nWo 4 Lyfe" is spray painted on DDP.

Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for March 10, 1997

Hulk Hogan starts the show with NBA star Dennis Rodman. They plan to be as bad as they want to be...later...

A white limousine pulls up, and out comes "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and his Family, who are now dressed similarly to Piper.

Steve "Mongo" McMichael and Jeff Jarrett finally manager to get along and not sabotage each other as they beat High Voltage (Rage and Kaos).

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, who shows up with his Family. Piper says he's never seen so many pretty women at one place at one time, and when he was a kid, spring break meant the last spring in his mattress is gone, and that's how he has six kids. Piper says that Howard Stern is afraid to have him on his show because he gave a few guys a break, and says that Stern is "hung like a pimple." He also mentions Dennis Rodman, and tells him it's a kilt, not a skirt. He says Rodman has tattooed parts while he has metal parts. He also criticizes the WWF for saying they have no "one-hip" wrestlers at their pay-per-views, and admits they are right, saying they have no one hip at their pay-per-views, which is why everyone watches WCW's instead. When he was in the WWF and beat Goldust, he had one hip. (He also screams "Uncensored!" in-between jokes.) He says his Family has more guts inside of them than anyone else, and that he is no a fair-weather friend and that he will not walk away from them because of the critics. All of a sudden, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair makes an entrance, and he brings the rest of The Four Horsemen ("The Enforcer" Arn Anderson, Steve "Mongo" McMichael, Jeff Jarrett, Debra McMichael) with him. Anderson says his Family must think a lot of him for letting them take the beating to enter the Family, and says they have a lot of heart, but tells them that this is a job for professionals, not amateurs. Anderson tells Piper that he offered the services of the Horsemen once before, before his first match against "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan at Halloween Havoc. He says the New World Order has gotten to all of them, and that the rule of thumb that you bash an intruder in your home with whatever you can when he breaks in still holds true. He says that they have had a lot of problems, and that maybe Piper could be the rallying point for the Horsemen, and that maybe the Horsemen could be the ones to help them pull this off. Before Piper can answer, Flair gets on the microphone and says he wants to stand at his side one more time. He came to tell Piper that he has broken the rule that they always live by: never overmatch yourself. He says that "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan will come back and return with greater numbers in the form of The New World Order. Flair tells Hogan that "the stupid little man" wants back in the game, and he wants to stand with the Hot Rod as he offers The Horsemen to him for Uncensored. Flair hands Piper his jacket, and asks if he is with the Horsemen. Piper puts the jacket on, and says that the Family will have his back as he accepts The Horsemen's services.

We hear pre-recorded comments from "Squire" David Taylor, who tells Prince Iaukea that he saw how he beat "Lord" Steven Regal, and that tonight, he will get a lesson in the finer art of wrestling. Shortly after we hear Taylor's comments, the Monday Nitro Hummer limo shows up, as does the New World Order. Suddenly, another person in the nWo is laid out, and it happens to be Michael Wallstreet.

Prince Iaukea retains the WCW World Television Championship against "Squire" David Taylor.

Dean Malenko guests on commentary for the next match to show what "the true Eddie Guerrero" is all about, and says Eddie is jealous of him, that Eddie is not a true champion and that Eddie will not reach the heights of the Cruiserweight division that he has. He understands accidents do happen, but still thinks that Eddie tried to steal his belt and is a man who will do anything to get a win.

Eddie Guerrero beats Joe Gomez after he pushes Theodore Long off the apron. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Eddie after the match, and Eddie says that he is not the one who is saying he is a "new and improved wrestler" who punches, kicks and chokes uncharacteristically. When he asks who the one who doesn't seem like himself, Okerlund says it's Eddie. Eddie then states that he is sick and tired of his friends and family and everyone else in WCW of thinking he's changing. He is also sick and tired of Malenko blaming him for his attitude, and tells him that his problems are all on him. He says Malenko told him his gameplan, and if Malenko thinks he'll give his away, all Eddie can say is that he'll see him on Sunday at Uncensored.

Diamond Dallas Page beats Sgt. Craig "Pitbull" Pittman. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Page after the match, and says the crowd's appreciation for him is impressive. Page says the fans know who the real deal is, and calls out "Macho Man' Randy Savage. Suddenly, the power goes out, and Page cannot even be heard as the lights have went dark. Okerlund and Page conduct the rest of interview as if nothing is happening.

This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: Chris Jericho! Jeff Jarrett! Eddie Guerrero! Prince Iaukea! An interview with "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair!

"Mean" Gene Okerlund continues his interview with Diamond Dallas Page. Page calls out "Macho Man" Randy Savage again, saying Savage has snapped again and telling Savage he hasn't forgotten him. He says Savage will remember his name, and remember him as DDP.

We hear pre-recorded comments from Rey Mysterio, Jr., who says that it's just him and Prince Iaukea at Uncensored. Everyone doubted him in the beginning, but he's becoming a big star, and he wants the Television title. When he gets the title, he dares "Lord" Steven Regal to take it away from him.

Rey Mysterio, Jr. beats Galaxy.

Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Miss WCW Monday Nitro, who is supposed to be accompanied by MTV VJ John Sencio. Sencio shows up first, and introduces Miss WCW Monday Nitro Pamela Rogers to the ring. He also announces that The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) and Syxx will be the torturers on MTV's Fame or Shame next week on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd during MTV Spring Break.

The Giant, Lex Luger and The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) beat Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Road Block and The Amazing French-Canadians (Jacques Rougeau and Carl Ouellet). It is announced that the WCW vs. nWo match at Uncensored will start out as a Triangle Match, and that more members will show up as time passes until all twelve men are in the ring. If WCW wins, the nWo must relinquish all championship belts back to WCW and cannot wrestle in a WCW-sanctioned event for the next 36 months. If "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and The Four Horsemen win, Piper gets a cage match against "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan in the future. If nWo wins, they get to vie for any championship at any time. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews the winning team after the match. Luger says that The Horsemen are a band of cutthroats with their own personal agenda, and asks Piper not to trust them. He says that The Giant and The Steiner Brothers are the reason why WCW will win at Uncensored, as he knows where they are coming from and know they can take it home. The Giant says that WCW can't lose with the four of them, and tells the nWo "Don't sing it, bring it." Rick Steiner says he's never been right before the car accident, and says that this dog will hunt. Scott Steiner tells The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) that they're coming for them. Luger says there has been a foul, repugnant smell from the nWo within the last year, and that victory will be indeed sweet as Okerlund puts it.

The Ultimate Dragon beats Juventud Guerrera.

Scotty Riggs beats Chris Jericho by disqualification when Buff Bagwell rushes into the ring and whacks Riggs in the back with a leather belt. Jericho takes the belt away from Bagwell, and he and Bagwell briefly fight before the latter man retreats.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Madusa. Madusa is sick and tired of other women saying they are #1 contender for the Women' title and can kick her butt, as well as managers wanting a piece of her. She says she's been there and done that five years ago, and says she will fight and beat Akira Hokuto for the WCW Women's Championship anywhere, anytime. She also asks Luna Vachon why she isn't here tonight.

Lee Marshall calls from Savannah, Georgia - the site of next week's Nitro - for the 1-800-COLLECT Road Report.

The Taskmaster and Hardbody Harrison wrestle to a double count-out, and once again Jacqueline gives The Taskmaster's opponent the beating of his life before The Taskmaster beats up Harrison outside of the ring before they both throw him in the pool near the ring. This is also the first match refereed by Randy Anderson following the suspension of Eric Bischoff, confirming that Randy Anderson is now back and re-hired by WCW. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Jimmy Hart, Jacqueline and The Taskmaster after the match. Jimmy Hart says that when he's ringside next to them, he feels as safe as the inside of Fort Knox. He says the women of WCW are too afraid to leave the locker room as Jacqueline is armed and dangerous and because she and Taskmaster are too legit to quit. Jacqueline says there are a lot of women who are winter dressing, but she isn't because she's the real deal. Taskmaster calls "Rowdy" Roddy Piper the smartest man he's ever met as he's heading to a battle against the nWo unprepared, and tells Piper that thanks to him, The Four Horsemen have something to focus on. He wants them all at full strength, including "The Crippler" Chris Benoit and Woman. He tells Piper and the Horsemen not to have any excuses on Sunday night.

The New World Order shows up. Once again, Sting brings up the rear. Eric Bischoff says that everywhere they've been, they've been partying. "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan says "The Real Hot Rod" Dennis Rodman is a member of the New World Order. We see footage of "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan announcing that Rodman will be at Uncensored and Rodman says that the nWo is the new team of the future. We go back to the live broadcast, where Hogan says this will put a whole new twist on Uncensored as the most uncensored man in the world will be with them, as WCW won't know what to do. They then give Sting his colors, which they have forgotten to do until now. Hogan places the shirt on Sting, who does not react. The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) tell The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) that they know they're good, but The Outsiders are better. They tell Lex Luger and The Giant that they beat them at SuperBrawl VII, and if they want more, don't sing it, bring it. "Macho Man" Randy Savage and the rest of the nWo mock Diamond Dallas Page, saying he is a nobody and is definitely not the Macho Man. Hogan says there is no doubt in the world of professional wrestling that the nWo "is tits." Next week, nothing will have changed a bit.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock), and Grunge asks who The Four Horsemen think they are, as he calls them "show ponies" and says that "Rowdy" Roddy Piper has a long, hard road ahead of him this Sunday. After Johnny Grunge mocks The Horsemen, Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) attack them to end the show.