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Thursday, February 16, 2017

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for February 16, 2017

Brandi Rhodes and Moose beat Decay (Crazzy Steve and Rosemary).



Eddie Edwards is looking for Davey Richards backstage...

Brandi Rhodes and Moose congratulate each other on a job well done backstage.

Eddie Edwards shows up, and says he's here to whip Davey Richards' ass...something he thought he'd never say until the events of last week's main event. He calls out Davey, telling him to take his ass whipping like a man. Angelina Love shows up, saying he only gets Davey when she says he gets Davey. She wants to know where Eddie was when Davey tore his ACL and was healing from his injury, and says Eddie was out doing his own thing. She then brings out Davey, and Eddie tells Angelina to give Davey his balls back so he can explain himself. Davey says he made Eddie as well as the Wolves Nation, and if Eddie is smart, he will walk away before he exposes him like the little bitch that he is. Eddie immediately runs towards him, starting a brawl, and security has their hands full. Eddie gets back in the ring and challenges Davey to an anything goes street fight tonight.



In footage from last week, "The Miracle" Mike Bennett and Braxton Sutter are at a bachelor party for Sutter that Bennett has set up. It becomes pretty obvious that Braxton Sutter doesn't want to be here and the people that are here for the party aren't exactly friends of Sutter, either.

The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero) are at the arena in Tijuana, Mexico, for the search of some tag team champions.





Maria Kanellis-Bennett, Sienna and Laurel Van Ness run into Allie's decorations for Laurel's bachelorette party, and Maria is not impressed. Maria wants Allie to step it up as Laurel Van Ness is marrying Braxton Sutter...which makes Allie sad pretty quickly.



Jessie Godderz beats Eddie Kingston. When the lights go out after the match, Jessie wisely gets out of the ring before they come back, allowing him to avoid "The Cowboy" James Storm and Bram.



One of the guys at the bachelor party tries to get Braxton Sutter to loosen up. Braxton Sutter tries to leave, but "The Miracle" Mike Bennett tries to get him to stay. One of the guys at the party gets drunk, climbs up a ladder, and falls on the guy who tried to get Sutter to loosen up.

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At the bachelorette party, Allie tries to get Maria-Kanellis Bennett to cheer up, but Allie is not even interested in her choice of decor for the bachelorette party. Sienna only cares about the champagne and wants to drink it now.



Tyrus hots Fact of Life, and his guest for tonight is Eli Drake, the usual host for the show. Eli Drake tells Tyrus he left him last week because he didn't watch his back and didn't stay in the background like he has his entire career. He says he could have picked a stipulation for his match with EC3, but he didn't. He tells him to stay in the background, like he has his entire career, and that he owns him. Tyrus grabs him by the throat, tells Eli he doesn't own him, and challenges him to a match next week.



In Tijuana, Mexico at the Auditorio Municipal, Konnan sets up an impromptu meeting with The Broken Hardys, who are only here for tag team gold and aren't interested in getting paid. He gets a match for them against Super Crazy and Psychosis booked right away, and tells his assistant to quickly make some Hardy memorabilia.



Maria Kanellis-Bennett, Sienna and Laurel Van Ness drink champagne, and Laurel gets some lingerie as a gift. Maria bosses Allie around again, ordering her to get some white bridesmaids' dresses. She also tells Allie that she won't be a bridesmaid, and that she will be the ring bearer instead. Allie is not happy.



In Tijuana, The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Jeff Hardy and Broken Nero) head to their match against Psychosis and Super Crazy, and ask Vanguard-1 to come up with a successful exit plan. Vanguard-1 is eventually surrounded by some of the female talent from the promotion The Broken Hardys are wrestling in. They win the tag team titles from Psychosis and Super razy, and when Konnan finds out that they have won the tag team titles for his promotion, he goes after them, but Vanguard-1 helps The Broken Hardys escape. Next week: The Broken Hardys try to win the Mid-Atlantic tag team titles!





Brooke says she will beat Sienna tonight and shut Maria Kanellis-Bennett up once and for all.

Brooke beats Sienna with a roll-up.



Braxton Sutter tries to leave the bachelor party again. "The Miracle" Mike Bennett brings out Roxy after George brings up watching a lewd DVD, but after he sees her, he immediately regrets it and switches to the lewd DVD.

Eli Drake tells Tyrus he will put his hands on him next week and lay him out.

Lashley shows up. Lashley brags about his World title victory from last week, then says there is not a fighter alive who can hang with him. Suddenly, former UFC Heavyweight Champion John Barnett is here. After a friendly salutation, he tells Lashley he is not living up to the fans' expectation and wants him in the ring to bring him to the level he knows he is capable of. Lashley welcomes Barnett to the Impact Zone, but tells him not to enter his world as there are no rules, unlike MMA. Barnett immediately responds with an arm bar, which immediately gets Lashley ticked off. Barnett says he is not afraid to fight any man, and challenges Lashley to a wrestling match. Lashley accepts his challenges and tells him he will whip him like he does everyone else.



As everyone is passed out during the bachelor party, Braxton Sutter makes his escape plans. But first, he dials Maria Kanellis-Bennett's number on "The Miracle" Mike Bennett's phone.

Next week: the wedding of Braxton Sutter and Laurel Van Ness!

The antyhing goes street fight between Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards ends with Eddie's wife Alicia being cuffed to the ring ropes by Angelina Love before Davey rams a chair repeatedly into Eddie. The match - and the show - ends with Angelina Love kicking referee Earl Hebner in the groin.

Monday, September 27, 1999

Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for September 27, 1999

Hulk Hogan arrives to the arena on a black limousine. No sooner does he come out of the back door that scores of children show up to greet him, and one of them even gets his autograph. All of a sudden, Hulk is attacked from behind by Sting, and his left knee seems to be hurt.

We see a badly edited picture of Kidman with no hair as part of the announcement for Psychosis vs. Eddie Guerrero in a Mask vs. Hair Match for later tonight.

Mike Tenay reports that Hulk Hogan is turning down medical attention to enter the building. Sting is seen watching the show from a monitor backstage, and he says he did not get the job done.

Before the next match, Ernest "The Cat" Miller says Atlanta, Georgia may be his hometown, but he will still whup everyone in it. He says he is the greatest and that he is here to shake up the world...and whup somebody. He says he wants to fight somebody and he wants a title shot, and he is not leaving until he gets a shot tonight. He tells WCW to either send somebody with the gold around their waist, or else he will whup everyone in the building. "The Canadian Crippler" answers the challenge. The Cat says he wanted to start at the top, but since Benoit is out here, he has no problem starting with him and taking the WCW World Television Championship.

"The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit retains the WCW World Television Championship against Ernest "The Cat" Miller after Benoit ducks a shot to the head with a red dancing shoe by The Cat, who accidentally nails Sonny Onoo instead.

We see a video package of Sid Vicious' streak.

Before the next match, Buff Bagwell says he's buff, but Atlanta, Georgia is the stuff.

Buff Bagwell beats Vampiro.

A low voice tells Tony Schiavone and WCW that this is the beginning of the darkness that will fall upon them.

We see footage of the inside of a funeral home, where Lex Luger is laying in a casket as a woman shrouded in black sits nearby. We see Lex Luger's spirit coming out of the casket saying that he is no longer with us. We then see the casket being lowered. The woman in black then shows as Luger cannot be referred to anymore as Luger but as "The Total Package," and removes her veil to reveal that she is Miss Elizabeth, who has not been seen in WCW in some time. Lex Luger is now posing in the center of the ring, bigger and in better shape than ever.

Hulk Hogan has a doctor check on him in the training room. All of a sudden, Hogan is attacked with a baseball bat to the leg by Sting.

Before the next match, Shane Douglas tells Dean that The Revolution (Douglas, Perry Saturn, "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit) will watch his back, but Dean Malenko wants nothing to do to it. At the same time, the rest of The Filthy Animals (Konnan, Kidman, Eddie Guerrero) all head back to the back with the rest of The Revolution.

Rey Mysterio Jr. beats Dean Malenko. During the match, Sid Vicious shows up at the arena in his own car, and gives Rick Steiner a fist bump on the way in.

Before the next match, Jimmy Hart says Goldberg is next.

Goldberg beats Hugh Morrus. During the match, Sid Vicious shows up, and hits Goldberg in the back with a steel chair as soon as Goldberg is tossed out of the ring. Nevertheless, Goldberg is able to kick out of No Laughing Matter and win the match. After the match, Goldberg tells Sid Vicious he has tossed him the ball. He is in his hometown and has never been more serious about kicking a man's ass in his life. He says it's not about who's left, it's who's next.

An ambulance is seen leaving the arena.

We see a video package of tryout for the new Nitro Girl in Cincinnati, Ohio.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund is on the stage with Kimberly and Storm of The Nitro Girls. The two potential finalists from Cincinnati, Ohio are Celentria Adams and Jamie Flowers. Celentria and Jamie are then brought out onto the stage. Once again, viewers are reminded that they can vote on the finalist on WCW.com until 2 AM Eastern time. Next week, tryouts are in Kansas City, Missouri, and will take place at Gold's Gym at 9 AM and at Have A Nice Day Cafe at 9 PM.

Dusty Hill of ZZ Top and Ricky Medlock of Lynyrd Skynyrd are seen in the front row, having been seen earlier during Goldberg's post-match promo.

Before the next match, Berlyn demands total silence from the crowd during the match through ring announcer David Penzer. Not surprisingly, the boos directed at Berlyn get louder.

Berlyn beats Evan Karagias after Karagias is punched out by Berlyn's bodyguard as the referee is not looking. As Berlyn has Karagias in a submission hold after the match, Brad Armstrong runs in and kicks Berlyn out of the hold; this action is met with Berlyn and his bodyguard ganging up on him.

Goldberg is seen backstage looking for Sid Vicious. A person that he finds has Sid's car keys in his hand as he says he hasn't really seen him as of late. Goldberg takes the keys.

Backstage, David Flair gets on the phone and calls Torrie Wilson, asking if she has the number. He writes something down on a piece of paper.

Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) retains the WCW World Tag Team Championships against The West Texas Rednecks (Barry and Kendall Windham) after Stevie Ray hits Kendall Windham in the knee with one of the tag team titles behind referee Nick Patricks' back.

Goldberg makes a phone call to a towing company, telling them to come to the arena.

Before the next match, Rick Steiner tells Van Hammer that Sid Vicious has better things to do than to deal with him, and tells him to come into the ring and face him. Van Hammer shows up.

Rick Steiner beats Van Hammer after referee Charles Robinson has Van Hammer in a wristlock before allowing Rick to hit Van Hammer with a low blow. During the match, it is confirmed that Hulk Hogan was in the ambulance earlier tonight and is currently in the hospital.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart. Bret tells "The Total Package" Lex Luger that it will take more than a baseball bat to stop him. He then says that nobody is happier than him to come back to professional wrestling. He says that he has no respect for Luger or Sting anymore, as they are the lowest of the low and the scum of the earth, and when surrounded with people like that, you find people with class, dignity and newfound respect. He calls Hulk Hogan "the Elvis Presely of wrestling," as there will be nobody like him and that he is glad to be his partner. Hulk Hogan may be out, but he will be back. Suddenly, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair shows up as Bret says he has respect for one man more than anyone else in the business: Flair. He says Flair is the best there is, was and ever will be, and he calls it an honor to tag team with him tonight. Flair tosses his Rolex watch away as he proposes they both team up tonight and kick Sting, Luger and Diamond Dallas Page's asses. Flair then tells Hogan he is downtown right now, but he and Bret side-by-side will make history tonight, as they are wrestling. Flair gets extremely fired up concerning Sting, Luger and DDP, and if Miss Elizabeth wants to get in the ring, he'll ride her, too. Bret tells DDP, Sting and Luger to bring it on.

David Flair calls Torrie Wilson, who - unbeknownst to David - is with The Filthy Animals (Konnan, Rey Mysterio, Eddie Guerrero, Kidman).

Sid Vicious finds out from the same guy that Goldberg met earlier that Goldberg took his car keys.

Konnan vs. Perry Saturn ends in a no-contest. During the match, Psychosis, Juventud Guerrero, Chavo Guerrero Jr. and Silver King attack Konnan. The rest of The Filthy Animals (Rey Mysterio Jr., Eddie Guerrero, Kidman) run in to save Konnan, and the rest of The Revolution ("The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit, Dean Malenko, Shane Douglas) show up as Saturn beats up Eddie, dragging Saturn out of the ring. The Revolution argue over Shane Douglas helping Malenko and Saturn in their matches, with Saturn telling Douglas he did not need his help.

Sid Vicious finds out his car is still in front of the arena, but needs to find his keys. Suddenly, a tow truck shows up...

Goldberg talks to the man in the tow truck, telling him to have the car back at the arena by 11 PM tonight.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Diamond Dallas Page, who says people both love and hate him because he is married to Kimberly, and that people will never forget him because he delivers the goods and is the best two-time World Heavyweight Champion. As for Lex Luger and Sting, he and the two of them are the greatest pool of talent ever, and says they will beat Bret "The Hit Man" and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair tonight.

Jesse Tuggle of the Atlanta Falcons and John Popper of Blues Traveler are seen in the crowd tonight.

Kidman beats Psychosis despite the interference of Chavo Guerrero Jr. and Juventud Guerrera. As per pre-match stipulation, Kidman keeps his hair and Psychosis must unmask. Juvi and Chavo attack Kidman as he tries to unmask Psychosis, and place a towel around Psychosis' face after Kidman unmasks Psychosis during a Tornado DDT. The rest of The Filthy Animals (Konnan, Rey Mysterio Jr., Eddie Guerrero) show up to even the odds.

It is announced that Hulk Hogan will not be in the next match, which will officially become a 3-on-2 handicap match.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair beat Sting, "The Total Package" Lex Luger and Diamond Dallas Page in a 3-on-2 handicap match by disqualification after DDP and Luger choke out Bret with the baseball bat before Luger hits Flair with it. David Flair gets into the ring to fight Luger only to be hit with a baseball bat and a Diamond Cutter, then the ambulance from earlier is seen back at the arena with the back door open before Luger puts Flair in the Torture Rack. As Sting hits Bret in the gut with the baseball bat, Hulk Hogan hobbles to the ring with his left knee in a brace and fights DDP, Luger and Sting all at once before grabbing the baseball bat and hitting DDP and Luger with it. Sting dives out of the ring as soon as he sees Hogan with the bat. Hogan then checks on Bret and Flair.

Sid Vicious finds out his car is back outside of the arena where he parked it...only it is now crushed into a cube.

Monday, July 19, 1999

Nitro-Glyercin - Monday Nitro recap for July 19, 1999

Scott Hudson temporarily replaces Tony Schiavone on commentary (this goes on from this week until August 2).

Sid Vicious shows up. He says he can tell by the cheers (or in this case, boos) of the fans that they feel the same anticipation that is running through his blood, because Hollywood Hogan has something that belongs to him. When Hogan enters the ring against him tonight, he had better realize that he has open arms for him just like the "miserable pukes" in the crowd does. He says the fans can scream "Hogan" at the top of their lungs, but it will do them no good for when it is over, Hogan will be standing in the middle of the ring, looking at him and telling him he is the master and the ruler of the world.

We see a performance by The Nitro Girls.

Before the next match, Jimmy Hart shows up on the video screen with the Junkyard Harcore Invitational trophy. He tells Finley that if he wants the trophy, all he has to do is come to Road Wild. He then tells him that Jerry Flynn is coming down the aisle.

Jerry Flynn vs. Fit Finley ends in a no-contest after Finley runs to the outside of the arena when he figures out where Jimmy Hart is at. During the match, Jimmy Hart is on the video screen, cheering Flynn on and taunting Finley. Finley has the match won when Finley realizes that Jimmy Hart is outside of the arena. He runs out after him, but he is attacked by The First Family (Flynn, Meng, Hugh Morrus, Brian Knobbs).

WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon is seen talking to Lodi and Lenny Lane, who asks them to sign their contracts - which are about to be renewed in the proper way, as he says that he knows their brothers. Lodi and Lenny Lane's secret that they are gay is safe...for now. Whether or not they are able to get a raise is another matter.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Hollywood Hogan. Last week, when he beat "Macho Man" Randy Savage for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, his life turned around. When he was laid out for 90 days and soul searching, he did not know how he would handle the professional wrestling world, but when he beat Savage, he knew it was time to turn his life around. He says that this is not the first time around the block for him, and he knew that the big dogs would all come after him when he won the World title. He welcomes Sid Vicious' challenge, but says Sid has one part of the equation wrong. He says that Sid will be at his feet, saying he is the man and the champion, and that he rules the world of wrestling. Hogan says he has his focus, his mind, body, spirit and soul ready for Road Wild. He says Kevin Nash has a chip on his shoulder, and after he beats Sid Vicious tonight, he will be aiming his guns at Nash, because he is the man and the champion and this is strictly business.

The WCW Hotline is plugged, with results from tonight's Nitro available on Option 3.

Norman Smiley beats Lodi in his first match in months with a La Magistral Cradle. After the match, Lenny Lane and Lodi do the Big Wiggle together, completely unperturbed by Lodi's loss.

Eric Bischoff guests on commentary for the next match.

Sting hits referee Charles Robinson with the Scorpion Death Drop before the next match can begin. Robinson is replaced by Mickey Jay as he is tossed out - both figuratively and literally - by Sting.

Sting beats "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair to take control of World Championship Wrestling. During the match, "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson drags referee Mickey Jay out of the ring. Sting attacks Anderson at ringside, bu he is soon assaulted from behind by Sid Vicious, who then places Sting back in the ring. After Sid leaves, Flair readies Sting for the Figure Four Leg Lock and locks it in. Sting's shoulders are on the mat in the hold, but he raises the shoulder up and quickly reverses it. Later on, Sting inadvertently takes out Mickey Jay with a Stinger Splash. He knocks Anderson off the apron, then hits Asya with a Stinger Splash when she tries to get involved in the match. Sting then puts Flair in the Scorpion Death Lock, but Mickey Jay is still down. Eric Bischoff leaves the commentary table and replaces Mickey Jay as the referee, and Flair gives up. After the match, Sid Vicious comes back and attacks both Sting and Bischoff from behind before putting Bischoff in a power bomb. Hollywood Hogan then shows up, and Sid Vicious gets out of the ring.

Rick Steiner retains the WCW World Television Championship. During the match, Horace hits Rick Steiner with a steel chair behind the referee's back, then tosses both the chair and Rick Steiner back into the ring. As referee Randy Anderson confronts Rick about the chair, Horace is attacked from behind by Kevin Nash. Rick Steiner then hits the top rope bulldog for the win. After the match, Kevin Nash and Rick Steiner fist bump each other, Hollywood Hogan shows up to check on Horace and wants to know why Kevin Nash is making this personal when he said that their match for the World title is strictly business. Nash says he lied, saying that it is still business, but this time, it is really personal.

We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.

Eddie Guerrero beats Psychosis. After the match, Villano V gets in the ring, followed by La Parka. They both attack Eddie for embarassing them last week by making them take their masks off, then Rey Mysterio Jr. shows up and hits Psychosis with a missle drop kick off the top rope as he clears the ring. Rey and Eddie suddenly run into each other, and Eddie then puts his hand out. Both men shake hands and make amends.

Stevie Ray wants to know what is going on as he talks with Vincent and Brian Adams. He is tired of The Jersey Triad (Diamond Dallas Page, Bam Bam Bigelow, Kanyon) after what they did to Booker T, and asks Vincent and Brian Adams to watch his back. Brian Adam asks if Stevie Ray is still nWo black-and-white or if Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) is back together. Stevie asks them to team up for now, and then he will answer their questions later.

The Jersey Triad (Diamond Dallas Page, Bam Bam Bigelow, Kanyon) show up. Before the next match, Kanyon says nobody is better than him, especially Booker T. DDP says that if Stevie Ray wants to get in their business, then now is the time for him to get his big, fat Cheez Whiz sucking butt out to the ring. Kanyon then says Stevie Ray's mom is so fat that the other day she tried to wear a shirt with a big X on it and a helicopter tried to land on her, and that every time she turns around, it was her birthday. When Stevie Ray shows up, he says that it will only take one of them to beat him.

Stevie Ray beats Kanyon after Diamond Dallas Page and Bam Bam Bigelow's interference fails miserably. After the match, DDP and Bigelow take the boots to Stevie Ray before Kanyon hits Stevie with the Flatliner. DDP is about to duct tape Stevie Ray's wrists to the bottom rope when Booker T rushes into the ring and makes the save for Stevie Ray. The Jersey Traid retreat as Booker T dares them to get in the ring.

We see a video package for Team Madness ("Macho Man" Randy Savage, Sid Vicious, Madusa, Gorgeous, Miss Madness).

Robert Wuhl, the star of HBO original series Arliss, announces that WCW Superstars will be guest starring on Arliss this Sunday night at 9:30 PM Eastern, 8:30 PM Central on HBO. He then guests on commentary for the next match. Before the next match, he stays in character as John Arliss and announces that he will be representing NBA basketball star Dennis Rodman, who has been announced earlier in the night to return to World Championship Wrestling tonight.

Team Madness ("Macho Man" Randy Savage, Sid Vicious, Madusa, Miss Madness, Gorgeous George) shows up. Savage says that last week, Kevin Nash stole his WCW World Heavyweight Championship and that Nash is a dead man. He then says he has only one thing to say to Hollywood Hogan. He says he is a candidate for the President of the United States in the year 2000, and if that is not enough, he wants Kidman to walk the aisle, as he is not ready for the madness.

"Macho Man" Randy Savage beats Kidman. At one point in the match, Savage uses Gorgeous George as a human shield at ringside, and Miss Madness hits a hesitant Kidman in the back with a drop kick. Miss Madness almost does it again - this time in the ring and off the top rope as Gorgeous George distracts referee Johnny Boone from the apron - but Kidman ducks it and Miss Madness hits Savage instead. Nevertheless, Savage is able to hit Kidman with a piledriver before hitting the top rope elbow for the win...almost. Savage pulls Kidman up and goes for another elbow from the top rope, but Johnny Boone confronts him for it and gets knocked out as a result. Savage his the second top rope elbow, then goes for a third. Before that can happen, Dennis Rodamn shows up and hits Savage in the back with a purse. John Arliss leaves the commentary table and talks with Rodman, and says there is so much money in Dennis Rodman in WCW as "Mean" Gene Okerlund shows up to find out what is going on and Arliss tells Rodman not to blow it. Arliss says he will be under contract, and Savage goes after Rodman only to be held back by WCW security. Arliss wants a match between Savage and Rodman at the next pay-per-view, Road Wild. Tony Schiavone and Mike Tenay are also seen approaching the ring, and Savage says he wants Rodman right now. He tells Rodman to pick up his training bra and he will make him a man right now. Rodman says he is up to the challenge. Rodman then shakes his butt towards Madusa, Miss Madness and Gorgeous George, saying he is so mad he is going to make Rodman his bitch. Madusa and Miss Madness then start brawling again, and WCW security have to keep both women apart.

Before the next match, Konnan says there are a lot of wrestlers jockeying for position to get that money and says he is doing the same thing, and says that there are "punk mark busters" like Vampiro trying to show and prove. He dares Vampiro to get in the ring and prove himself one more time. Vampiro shows up, and when he gets in the ring, Konnan says "Show and prove now" before slapping him in the face. Vampiro then kicks Konnan in the side of the ribs. This starts a match.

Konnan beats Vampiro by disqualification when he is suddenly attacked by Insane Clown Posse (Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope). They and Vampiro then triple-team Konnan. Raven - who has not been seen in some time - then appears on the apron and watches things go down, and Rey Mysterio Jr. also gets in the ring to fight the ICP off only to fall victim to the numbers game.

Ernest "The Cat" Miller shows up...almost. Instead, Buff Bagwell shows up dressed like The Cat, while another person shows up wearing a Sonny Onoo mask while accompanied by a beautiful woman. Bagwell mocks The Cat's dancing as he makes his way to the ring. He also makes fun of The Cat's speech as well, from saying he won't leave until he whups somebody to mocking the crowd to issuing an open challenge to anyone in the locker room. He says he has his "main man" Sonny Onoo with him, as well as his "main lady,: "Sonny Oh-Yeah." He says he will whup anybody in The Jacksons, then says he may want to click his red shoes three times and say "There's no place like my crib." He does that, but he is still in Rockford, Illinois. The real Ernest Miller and the real Sonny Onoo show up and fight their impostors. Buff Bagwell gets his hands on Sonny Onoo, and when Buff Bagwell punches Onoo's briefcase into The Cat's face when he tries to attack him with it, The Cat opens the briefcase up and attacks Buff with one of his red dancing shoes. The Cat says Buff may look and sound like him, but he can't dance like him as he puts his red dancing shoes on. The Cat does a little dance, then hits Buff with an elbow before Onoo counts to three.

The Revolution ("The Crippler" Chris Benoit and Perry Saturn) beat The West Texas Rednecks (Curt Hennig and Barry Windham) by disqualification when Bobby Duncum Jr. and Kendall Windham get involved in the match. Dean Malenko runs into the ring and fends off The West Texas Rednecks, but the numbers game catches up to him. All of a sudden, "The Franchise" Shane Douglas of Extreme Championship Wrestling fame - and former tag team partner of Dean Malenko - shows up and fights off the Rednecks. He tells Saturn, Malenko and Benoit that all the fans now what tough S.O.B.'s they are. Starting tonight, things are about to change in World Championship Wrestling. Where he is from, if someone hold you down, you step in front of them, bash their brains out with a stop sign and take your spot back. He says there is a cancer in WCW, and tonight, they take out the trash and the cancer and take WCW back where it rightfully belongs.

We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.

Hollywood Hogan retains the WCW World Heavyweight Championship by disqualification against Sid Vicious when he is attacked by Kevin Nash. Sting gets in the ring and fights Nash before hitting Nash and Sid with Stinger Splashes, then Rick Steiner shows up and attacks Sting. Nash, Sid and Rick Steiner continue to attack Hogan and Sting, then Goldberg comes out to "Crush" by Megadeth and fights them all off. Goldberg, Hogan and Sting all stand tall in the ring to end the show.

Monday, April 19, 1999

Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for April 19, 1999

Goldberg is seen making his way into the arena. He announces right into the camera that tonight, he wants Diamond Dallas Page for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.

The Four Horsemen ("The Crippler" Chris Benoit and Dean Malenko) beat Scott and Steve Armstrong with a Texas Cloverleaf to Scott as Steve is fighting "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson and Benoit outside of the ring. Once again, referee Charles Robinson is in charge of a match involving the Horsemen.

Backstage, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper is seen looking through some forms.

WCW Head of Security Doug Dellinger confronts "Macho Man" Randy Savage and Gorgeous George, and tells Savage he is suspended and barred from the show. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper shows up and uses his powers as WCW Commissioner to let Savage and Gorgeous George in, and says he will take full responsibility.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Diamond Dallas Page. DDP sends a shout-out to Hollywood Hogan, and says he wishes him the best. He also announces that this week has been the greatest week of his life, being the WCW World Heavyweight Champion and all. He then addresses Goldberg, saying he gets himself overzealous and all worked up, and tells him to stop getting all worked up and start getting focused like him, as he knows what it is like to climb the ladder and grab the brass ring. He does not blame Goldberg wanting him, as he is the man and knows Goldberg wants to be him as he sees a lot of him in you. He then says there is nothing he would like more than to put the WCW World Heavyweight Championship on the line tonight, but it's not going to happen. Goldberg shows up before he can say why, and Okerlund gets out of the ring as DDP and Goldberg have an intense stare-down and war of words. It does not take long for Goldberg to demand a title shot and for DDP to give it to him.

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper goes over some forms with David Flair. The focus of the conversation is on WCW President and David's father, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, whom Piper wants to send away for psychological evaluation for 72 hours. David signs the forms.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Diamond Dallas Page backstage, who confirms that he is defending the WCW World Heavyweight Championship as he has never walked away from a challenge in his life. The last time they squared off, they blew the roof off the place, and he wants to know what the roof is worth here tonight.

Psychosis beats Rey Mysterio Jr., Juventud Guerrera and Blitzkrieg to become the WCW Cruiserweight Champion! During the match, a man in black with a mohawk, sunglasses and a cane is seen sitting in the front row. Somehow, Tony Schiavone is able to identify him as Alex Wright, who has not been seen in months and is also seen with facial hair for the first time on WCW programming.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews WCW President "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, who shows up with "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson. He says that every time he comes to Gainesville, Florida, there are four or five thousand kids who want him to come to "The Swamp" so they can head up with him. As President of WCW, he wants to buy them all a drink so he can do just that, as he is president of the company and he can do what he wants when he wants to do it. Suddenly, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper shows up, and Flair wants to know why he has to rain on his parade. Piper tells Flair that he is fast becoming the "Dennis Rodman of WCW" and tells him that he is out of his mind and unfit to be WCW President, saying that "Patch Adams couldn't save him." He says he is his friend and he is here to help him, and tells Flair that he is stepping down as President. Flair says he calls the shots, but Piper says he is his reality check. Piper calls Flair out on tossing $600 pairs of shoes out into the crowd, but Anderson tells Piper he has seen Flair lose $3000 bags and never look back. Flair then throws his shows out into the crowd. Piper also calls Flair out for removing nearly all his clothes and handcuffing himself to the ring, but Anderson says he has seen Flair in his shorts many times and that it doesn't mean anything. Once again, Flair strips down to a pair of Florida Gators boxers, and says if he wants to stand out in the ring naked, he'll do it. Piper says he is not done, and even though he did not want the job of Commissioner, he is going to do it. Flair asks Piper what he is going to do to him, does the Flair strut, then accidentally says he is United States president before saying he is WCW President. Referee Charles Robinson hands Flair a robe - which Flair does not want to wear - before Piper hands Okerlund a note. It is from the general court of justice, Superior Court division in the competency matter of Ric Flair. It states that Flair, due to incapability of exercising rational judgment and weighing the consequences of his act, as well as being a forseeable risk of harm to himself and to WCW, he is incompetent and will therefore be removed from the office of President of WCW. Flair fires Piper as Commissioner, then says he is giving Florida back "the national title from Tennessee." Piper tells him this order is from him and his son David Flair, and tells Flair he signed a paper for a match without even knowing what it was, and the match is against Kevin Nash. Flair says he'll kick Nash's ass "from here to Nashville," and then tells him he is fired as Commissioner before telling him he will fight him at Slamboree, and if Piper wins, he gets to run the company. He then tells Piper that he's fired, but he is fighting his first. After some more arguing outside of the ring, Piper and Flair go at it before the show cuts to a commercial break.

Backstage, the black-and-white nWo meet up with Konnan, and Stevie Ray says Kevin Nash is looking for him. Konnan says he doesn't run with him anymore, and tells him to handle his business with him. This leads to the black-and-white nWo attacking Konnan.

Brian Knobbs - who has not been seen in WCW in a few years - beats Hak in a hardcore match after Bam Bam Bigelow shows up and knocks Hak off the top rope with a kendo stick, sending him head-first into a ladder.

"Macho Man" Randy Savage says he is between a rock and a hard place as "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair has made it impossible to do anything else, but he is bringing the best person to get the job done. Gorgeous George has had zero matches going in against referee Charles Robinson at Slamboree, and even though she has the attributes, she does not have the matches. He then brings in Madusa, who has not been seen in WCW in a few years. Madusa says she has always wanted to wrestle a man, and when she trains Gorgeous George, she'll be able to beat any man in WCW. She thanks God that the cavemen have woken up in WCW, as women are here and can make a statement, which is why she is here again: to make a difference.

The black-and-white nWo meet Kevin Nash, who tells them that he had no message for Konnan. Scott Steiner tells Kevin Nash that the World title shot should belong to him, not to Nash, and that Kimberly cost him that title shot by hitting him with a steel chair. Nash says he does not have a problem with Scott, but Scott says he will if that does not change. Stevie Ray then tells Nash that they know what the red-and-black nWo are doing behind their back, and that it ends. Nash tells them they "don't want none of this." Stevie Ray then brings up a plan with the rest of the black-and-white nWo: when Scott Norton shows up, they will take him out when he faces Scott Steiner.

Before the next match, Buff Bagwell says that everyone is calling the shots in WCW, he decides to call his own and says he and Scott Steiner will go at it for the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship at Slamboree, and tells Scott that if he brings the gold, he'll prove that he is buff and he is the stuff. He says there is no doubt that Scott Steiner is big and bad, but he is not buff and he is not the stuff. He then mocks Scott Steiner, saying "Big Poppa Pump is not your hook-up."

Buff Bagwell beats Disco Inferno. Alex Wright is seen in the front row again during the match.

Scott Steiner shows up with a couple of women. He says that when he comes to town, all his hooches come around, and tonight the greatest body in the world is gonna rock somebody's until they call him "The Big Bad Booty Daddy." He then tells all the ladies that Big Poppa Pump is your hook-up, and to holler if you hear him. He then tells Buff Bagwell his ego is so big that it is blurring his vision of reality. He says Buff's claim to fame is putting on a G-string and being a male dancer, and says he did not belong in the nWo anymore and nobody else disagreed with him. When he got tired of having a cheerleader and a knucklehead and laid him out, nobody came to help him, and says that before Buff was born, his mother wanted a girl but got him. He says Buff has issues and "broken toys in the attic," as real men don't wax their eyebrows or are Chippendale dancers. He then tells Bagwell that before he was in the nWo, he was nothing and they named him Buff, and now that he is kicked out, he should change his name to fit his "feminine personality," and that he should change it to "Boy Bagwell." He then says that he will enjoy beating the hell out of Buff Bagwell.

Kidman vs. Raven ends when The Four Horsemen ("The Crippler" Chris Benoit and Dean Malenko) get involved and attack Raven. Rey Mysterio Jr. rushes in, as does Perry Saturn, and Benoit and Malenko run away. After this, Rey and Saturn go at it after Saturn tries to help Raven back up, and Kidman then gets involved. Benoit and Malenko run back into the ring, and all three teams brawl.

Scott Steiner retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Scott Norton after Norton inadvertently elbows referee Johnny Boone in the eye, allowing Scott Steiner to headbutt Norton in the groin and use the ropes for leverage.

Before the next match, Kevin Nash addresses a couple of issues. He says that Hollywood Hogan is going under the knife this weekend, and regardless of whether Diamond Dallas Page retains the WCW World Heavyweight Championship tonight, he will break DDP's back for injuring Hogan's knee. If Goldberg wins the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, he will challenge him for the title in two weeks at Slamboree. He then tells the crowd that they have good taste.

Kevin Nash beats "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. This is after referee Charles Robinson refuses to make the call. He leaves the ring, but he is attacked from behind by Gorgeous George, who then takes off Charles Robinson's referee shirt, put its on and makes the pinfall. After the match, three men in white coats show up and place Flair on a stretcher. As the stretcher is taken to the back, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper confronts Flair, and it becomes obvious to everyone - including "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson - that Flair is being taken to a mental hospital.

"The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes guests on commentary for the next match.

Goldberg vs. Diamond Dallas Page for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship ends in controversy. During the match, DDP pulls out a foreign object to wrap around his right fist, and he also uses referee Mickey Jay as a human shield t protect himself from the Spear. Goldberg hits the Jackhammer, but there is no referee to make a count. Goldberg tries to revive Mickey Jay, but DDP hits Goldberg with the foreign object and knocks him out of the ring before punching him a few times before placing some steel steps below Goldberg's knee and smashing Goldberg's knee with a steel chair. Referee Johnny Boone shows up and tries to stop DDP from hitting Goldberg's knee with a chair, but DDP swings the chair forward and sends Boone into the guardrail. DDP is about to put Goldberg into a Figure Four Leg Lock on the ring post, but Kevin Nash shows up, attacks DDP and checks on Goldberg. DDP then hits Nash with the WCW World Heavyweight Championship to end the show.

Monday, March 1, 1999

Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for March 1, 1999

Torrie Wilson and David Flair are sitting in a limo. David goes through his answering machine on his phone where WCW President "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair keeps telling him to call him as he tells Torrie that his father Ric is going to retire.

We see a performance by The Nitro Girls.

Scott Steiner and Buff Bagwell show up. Scott Steiner tells everyone in the crowd that they will not see Diamond Dallas Page, as he put him in the hospital. He says he wants to be the crowd's role model, but all he sees is "genetic junk" while he is a genetic freak, and that there is nobody in the ring who could grow up and be like him. He tells the crowd to give it up, as they will always be losers in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Buff Bagwell says it is too bad that he and Scott Steiner are in North Carolina, for they are Duke University fans. He then gets down to business and talks about Scott's match with Goldberg last week, and about how Rick Steiner got involved. Not too long ago, Rick paralyzed him from the neck down. Tonight, Rick gets another chance to do taht, as he and Scott Steiner are calling him and Goldberg out. Scott Steiner tells Goldberg he has size, but not his size or the largest arms in the world, and tonight he will show him for what he really is: a bunch of hype for WCW who isn't good enough for the nWo. Buff Bagwell finishes by saying "Who's next? Who cares?"

Riki Rachtman is at a Nitro Party at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill with some of the Nitro Girls. It is revealed that one of the fans here is going to Panama City, Florida for the annual Spring Break show.

We see footage of The Nitro Girls at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.

Kevin Nash, Lex Luger, Disco Inferno and Miss Elizabeth show up. Lex Luger is seen wearing a cast on his left hand and arm as he announces that he has suffered an arm injury that has taken him out of action for a while, and says he is willing to forgive. Nash says he will forgive Rey Mysterio Jr. for his upset win against him last week, and asks him to come down to the stage so he can join the Wolfpac. Disco Inferno makes it known that he was the deciding vote to allow Rey into the red-and-black nWo. When Rey has yet to show up, Kevin Nash gets on his cell phone, and tells him he is offering him a spot in the Wolfpac. Rey tells Nash over the phone that he is not interested, and the Wolfpac simply walk away after that.

Kidman retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Psychosis.

David Flair and Torrie Wilson are confronted by "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson for joining the nWo and throwing his future away. He tells David that the nWo is using him, as is Torrie Wilson, and that they will throw him away when they are done. David chalks Anderson confronting him to jealousy, but Anderson tells him that WCW is done if the nWo have their way, but David tells Anderson that WCW and The Four Horsemen ("The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, Anderson, "The Crippler" Chris Benoit, Steve "Mongo" McMichael, Dean Malenko) are old news. Anderson tells David that he is "one of them" as soon as he leaves, and walks out of the room.

Hollywood Hogan is seen talking to Vincent backstage. He tells Vincent that everyone is getting sick of Stevie Ray, and tells him to take him out if he gets out of line.

We see Riki Rachtman and the Nitro Party at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, where we see a performance by The Nitro Girls who are there.

During the next match, pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.

Rey Mysterio Jr. beats Bam Bam Bigelow with a victory roll.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Rey Mysterio Jr. backstage. Rey says he is representing all the smaller guys out there when Lex Luger confronts Rey, who is suddenly attacked from behind by Kevin Nash. Nash, Luger and Disco Inferno tells Rey that he should have accepted the Wolfpac shirt. Okerlund calls for medical attention.

Bam Bam Bigelow is seen attacking Raven backstage. Hak runs in and attacks both men and the cameraman with a kendo stick.

WCW President "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair's white limousine is seen parking outside of the arena, and Ric Flair exits the limo.

Stevie Ray is seen talking to Kevin Nash, Lex Luger and Disco Inferno. They all agree that Vincent is out of line, and Nash tells Stevie Ray to take Vincent out, especially after Vincent has been talking nothing but trash about him.

We see another performance by The Nitro Girls in the arena.

Before the next match, Jerry Flynn calls out Ernest "The Cat" Miller, saying he is sick and tired of him being a Muhammad Ali wanna-be, and challenges him to a match so he can put his karate skills to the test and see who the real bad guy is. In the locker room, Scott Norton finds Ernest "The Cat" Miller and Sonny Onoo, and tells Miller that Jerry Flynn is calling him out. Miller and Onoo head to the ring, with the "James Brown music" playing this time around. After a minute of hesitation, Miller rushes into the ring and thinks he has gotten his hands on Jerry Flynn's ankles only to find out he has grabbed the referee.

Ernest "The Cat" Miller beats Jerry Flynn after it is suddenly declared that both men have knocked each other out and that the first man to get up is the winner. Both men get up at the same time, but as referee Mickey Jay is focused on Ernest "The Cat" Miller, Onoo knocks Flynn down, and The Cat is declared the winner. After the match, Flynn chases after Onoo, but all he can get his hands on is Onoo's jacket.

Hugh Morrus beats Perry Saturn after Jimmy Hart distracts the referee, allowing Chris Jericho to get in the ring and hit Saturn with a chain. During the match, it is announced that a hardcore triangle match between Bam Bam Bigelow, Raven and Hak has been made official for Uncensored by the WCW Executive Committee. Also, the WCW Executive Committee has signed a tag team title rematch between The Four Horsemen ("The Crippler" Chris Benoit and Dean Malenko) and the team of Curt Hennig and Barry Windham for Uncensored.

Scott Steiner and Buff Bagwell are seen driving the WCW Spring Break-Out bus.

We see people playing Twister and holding a pizza eating contest at the Nitro Party at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.

"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Bret "The Hit Man" Hart by disqualification. During the match, Curt Hennig and Barry Windham attack Benoit with the tag team titles outside of the ring as Bret has referee Charles Robinson distracted. Bret has Benoit in the Sharpshooter, and refuses to break it after Benoit grabs for the bottom rope. After the match, Bret shoves Charles Robinson, then Dean Malenko goes after Hennig and Windham only for Windham to choke Malenko from behind with a leather belt as Hart continues to beat up Benoit.

We see another performance by The Nitro Girls in the arena.

Disco Inferno, Kevin Nash, Vincent, Stevie Ray, Horace Hogan and Hollywood Hogan show up. Hogan says that since he is WCW World Heavyweight Champion, everyone should be ready for the big announcement tonight, as David Flair is the newest nWo member and made the right decision. After the beating that he has given "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair at SuperBrawl IX, he was surprised to see Ric Flair in the building again, and that the only reason he hasn't been seen in the ring yet is because he is afraid of him and wants to leave without getting beat up, and says that he will not beat Flair up anymore he has already beaten him. As Hogan tells Flair to get in the ring and announce his retirement, Vincent and Stevie Ray talk trash to each other and eventually start brawling. Nash, Disco and Horace have to hold both men back, with Vincent being carried to the back by Horace. Hogan says that Flair will announcement his retirement and go to bed, and the world will be safe for he is WCW World Heavyweight Champion and Nash laid all the plans out.

Konnan's newest music video is replayed.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews WCW President "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Flair says he has been home for two weeks, and he has had to listen to "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson say he wants to beat up his son David Flair, and walk around North Carolina hearing everyone ask why and how David Flair would join the New World Order. Flair admits he doesn't understand it, either, and says it is time to put everything in perspective, because 20 years ago, he met a blonde one night, walked out the door with her and had her change his life for a long time. When he woke up the next morning, he had to live with the consequences, and says that woman is waiting for him to come home right now. He then says that for the next 28 days, he is still the president of WCW, and tells Eric Bischoff that he is in his pocket before saying that Hollywood Hogan is the issue. At Uncensored, he is having a cage built 15 feet high with no doors and surrounded by barbed wire at the top, and that tradition will ride again when they both wrestle in that cage for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. He says it will be like 1985 again, and that he and Hogan will sweat and pay the price as they give America what they have not had in 10 years. Flair says that he is sure as Michael Jordan is "the man at Chapel Hill" that he will win the World title, and that when all is said and done, they won't want to "be like Mike," they'll want to be like Ric Flair.

3-Time X-Games stunt bike champion Dave Mirra is seen in the front row.

The stipulations for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship match that have just been added can only be read and heard about at WCW.com.

Goldberg and Rick Steiner beat Scott Steiner and Buff Bagwell. During the match, Scott Steiner exposes a top turnbuckle as Buff Bagwell is the legal man on his team, and when he tags in, he rams Rick Steiner into the exposed turnbuckle bolt a few times. Nevertheless, the match continues, and Goldberg is able to use that exposed bolt against Buff Bagwell before hitting him with a Spear. Scott Steiner stops the Jackhammer, but Goldberg is able to keep Scott Steiner at bay so Rick Steiner can hit the top rope bulldog on Buff Bagwell to win the match for his team.

Monday, October 5, 1998

Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for October 5, 1998

The show starts with a performance by The Nitro Girls. When the advertisement for Halloween Havoc is played afterwards, the wicked, maniacal laughter can be heard near the end of it.

Saturn beats Lizmark Jr.

We see a advertisement and video package for Diamond Dallas Page vs. Goldberg for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship and Hollywood Hogan vs. The Warrior at Halloween Havoc.

We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.

Before the next match, Ernest "The Cat" Miller tells Kaz Hayashi - now managed by Sonny Onoo - that he is a three-time world karate champion and that he can easily tear him apart. He gives him until the count of five to leave the ring. When he does not, The Cat hits Hayashi with a standing side kick.

Ernest "The Cat" Miller beats Kaz Hayashi, then says he is the greatest and the baddest man in the building, and that nobody can stop him. Sonny Onoo gets in the ring as The Cat speaks, and Onoo tells The Cat that he is the greatest, and dumps Kaz Hayashi for The Cat.

Jake Lovingood from Andrews, North Carolina is the winner of this week's Nitro Party Pack winner. We see some footage of his Nitro Party.

We see another video package for Diamond Dallas Page vs. Goldberg for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship at Halloween Havoc.

Juventud Guerrera beats Jerry Flynn. During the match, Disco Inferno kicks Mick Tenay on commentary and replaces him for the match, criticizing Juventud Guerrera for questioning how much he weighs.

We see footage from earlier today where Mike Tenay asks fans outside of the arena who will win between Diamond Dallas Page and Goldberg for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship at Halloween Havoc.

Bobby "The Brain" Heenan replaces Mike Tenay on commentary due to Mike Tenay conducting a phone call.

We see a video package documenting all the events between Hollywood Hogan and The Warrior.

Wrath beats Villano V.

We see another video package for Hollywood Hogan vs. The Warrior at Halloween Havoc.

We see more footage from earlier today where Mike Tenay asks fans outside of the arena who will win between Diamond Dallas Page and Goldberg for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship at Halloween Havoc.

A Hummer limousine is seen parking outside of the arena. nWo Wolfpac (Lex Luger, Konnan, Sting and Kevin Nash) come out from the back door. They make their way to the locker room and immediately brawl with members of nWo Hollywood. WCW security and local law enforcement have to break up the destructive brawl, which ends up continuing further backstage. Sting eventually finds who he is looking for: Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, and law enforcement and security catch up.

After the commercial break, nWo Wolfpac (Kevin Nash, Lex Luger, Konnan, Sting) leave the arena and Sting immediately mans a forklift, which he uses to lift up nWo Hollywood's limousine. Kevin Nash pounds one of the headlights with a sledgehammer, then Sting immediately topples it over and Nash continues to destroy it with the sledgehammer. Sting asks for a knife sho he can slash the tires, while Nash destroys the underside of the limo. Konnan and Lex Luger also wield sledgehammers and start pounding away while local law enforcement and WCW security try in vain to stop them, and Sting finally has a knife to slit the tires with..

Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.

Damian vs. Hector Garza ends in a no-contest when Eddie Guerrero makes a shocking return from Japan. He asks Damian and Garza what Eric Bischoff has done for them, and tells them that Bischoff has done nothing for the three of them or given them an opportunity to "climb the ladder of success." He also accuses of paying them barely any money for a rental car, which is why five or six Mexican cruiserweights use the same car and share the same hotel room. Eddie tells them that if they are not part of Hollywood Hogan's clique, they will never make any money, and that Hollywood Hogan couldn't even lace up their boots. Eddie says he cannot do anything by himself, and neither can they, but they can all do it together. He then rips off his T-shirt to reveal a "Latino World Order" shirt underneath - with the logo just like the nWo's except in the colors of the Mexican flag. He hands Damian and Hector Garza lWo shirts, and they put them on. Eddie then tells Bischoff they will do what it takes to get their piece of the cake, and tells Bischoff to kiss his ass.

Mike Tenay interviews nWo Wolfpac (Kevin Nash, Konnan, Sting, Lex Luger) outside of the arena. Kevin Nash says Scott Hall is not here, and he's probably in one of five places in town. The Wolfpac will look for him, and if they find him, what happened to the limo will be nothing compared to what they do to Hall. A camera crew prepares to follow the Wolfpac around town.

We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.

Kidman retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Psychosis.

"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair's older son David Flair is seen in the front row.

We see a promo from The Warrior. He says there is a saying: "Those who forget history have a tendency to repeat it." With what he has seen out of Hollywood Hogan in the last few weeks, however, he knows that Hogan remembers WrestleMania 6 very clearly. He says it is obvious Hogan forgot nothing. Eight years ago, he faced a challenge in a supreme individual while Hogan faced a challenge to feed his pitiful, insatiable ego. The difference between them lies in their belief system. He believes in the power of the individual, wile Hogan believes in the mentality of the pack. He believes in the spirit of a Warrior within all of us, while Hogan believes in steering an unfocused vision that rewards no one and belittles all. The One Warrior Nation movement is a concept for the next generation: the Warrior generation. It is a concept built on the idea of taking control of those aspects and fulfilling that one destiny one has. He says a battle is won on two fronts: physically and mentally. He is all more than capable physically, but mentally, Hogan may already be defeated, for when he lays for rest, he is the picture of peacefulness and he is wreaking havoc in Hogan's dreams. Hogan will feel the power of the Warrior.

We see a video package of Scott Steiner, where he tells his brother Rick Steiner that he is a very lucky man. He was the one who protected him and helped him throughout his life, and that he made the Steiner Brothers famous while Rick rode on his coattails. He says the free ride is over, and he is the better Steiner brother. The reason they succeeded is because he overcame Rick's weaknesses and carried him all the way to the top. At Halloween Havoc, Rick Steiner is his next trophy.

Mike Tenay and a camera crew are in close pursuit of nWo Wolfpac's Hummer limo.

Scott Steiner and Buff Bagwell show up. Steiner says he is the ladies' hook-up and to "holla if you hear me." Scott goes on once again about how he made The Steiners Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner), and that he will prove it at Halloween Havoc when he put Rick's tail between his legs and runs him out of Las Vegas, Nevada. Buff Bagwell then proceeds to make fun of Rick Steiner as Rick Steiner shows up, and Rick tells them they're a bunch of sissies for faking injuries, then reminds Bagwell of his paralyzing injury from last year and calls him out for making a joke out of it. Rick Steiner then brings out Buff's mom, Judy Bagwell, who does not think it is a big joke and whom Rick has brought out to talk some sense into Buff. Judy Bagwell reminds Bagwell he is in the same building where he was paralyzed, and wants to know what is wrong with Buff, and reminds him of everything she did for him when he was paralyzed. Buff takes the microphone away from his mother and tells her he made a decision, and it was nWo Hollywood, like it or not, and without Buff Bagwell, she can't even eat. As soon as he says he's the one supporting the whole family, Judy gets in the ring, slaps Buff and tries to slap Scott. Scott deflects it, but Rick clocks him. Judy Bagwell then grabs Buff Bagwell and drags him to the back.

We see footage from during the commercial break where Brian Adams and Scott Steiner beat up Rick Steiner near the commentary table. We then go back to the live broadcast, where Brian Adams vs. Rick Steiner is already underway. Not long after this, WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon and a few members of local law enforcement escort Scott Steiner out of the arena.

Rick Steiner beats Brian Adams.

Pyrotechnics signal the start of the third hour.

Mike Tenay, the camera crew and nWo Wolfpac make their way to a restaurant, but they cannot find Scott Hall.

Hollywood Hogan and Eric Bischoff show up. Bischoff both notices and mocks David Flair in the front row before heading to the ring. Hollywood Hogan talks about how he couldn't find The Warrior as he made his way into town, and how he saw a few Warriors running for their lives. He says he is standing here right now, and that he is not waiting for Halloween Havoc. He calls out The Warrior so he can beat him in the ring now and wipe the paint off his face. He then tells the fans that if they think The Warrior is their hero, they are mistaken, for at Halloween Havoc, he is contractually obligated to face him and he will bury him one last time, and as he drops to his knees in the middle of the ring and pleads not to hurt him anymore, he will wipe the paint off of him to reveal the coward that he is before he breaks every bone in his body, as he is the god of wrestling. When all is said, done and written, he will make sure the history books are written the way he wants them written, and there will be a big blotch of blood and paint in the form of a period ending the entry on The Warrior when he buries his legacy once and for all and gets one step closer to getting the WCW World Heavyweight Championship back from Goldberg.

We see a video package of The Four Horsemen ("The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson, "The Crippler' Chris Benoit, Steve "Mongo" McMichael, Dean Malenko).

We see a performance by The Nitro Girls.

Diamond Dallas Page beats Kanyon by disqualification. During the match, Lodi shows up, trying to get back together with Raven, but the referee ejects him from the match. As the referee is distracted, Raven hits DDP with a variation of the Diamond Cutter, but DDP kicks out. Later on in the match, Kanyon pushes DDP into Raven, knocking Raven off the apron. Shortly after this, Lodi rushes into thering only to get knocked down by DDP, who then gets rocked from behind by Raven. Goldberg rushes into the ring and takes down Kanyon before punching out Lodi and hits him with the Jackhammer. DDP hits Raven with a Diamond Cutter, then Goldberg and DDP run into each other. WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon has to break up the staredown between both men immediately.

Mike Tenay, the camera crew and nWo Wolfpac head to the nearby New Brookland Tavern, but they cannot find Scott Hall.

The Disciple beats Lenny Lane. After the match, The Disciple tells Hollywood Hogan he is done carrying his bags and that he is through. He then says he is his own man, now and forever. As The Disciple leaves, Hollywood Hogan and Eric Bischoff trail him to the back, and the trail takes hm to Hogan's locker room. They still cannot find any sign of The Disciple, but Hogan sees The Warrior in the dressing room mirror. Hogan can see him, but Bischoff can not, and Bischoff is trying to figure out exactly what is going on. The visage of The Warrior laughs, then disappears, and Bischoff tells the camera man to get out.

Mike Tenay, the camera crew and nWo Wolfpac head to another bar, and the occupants inside cheer Kevin Nash on as he beats the crap out of Scott Hall on a pool table. It isn't longer before Scott Hall's face is stuffed inside the bathroom toilet.

Eric Bischoff shows up. He assures everyone that Hollywood Hogan is doing just fine, then decides to tell a story about "a man named Flair" to the crowd and says "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair he needs all the support eh can, regardless of how he gets it. He apologizes for Flair, saying he will not be here and that the man is more of a coward than he is a fossil. All of a sudden, "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson shows up and tells Bischoff that he is in Horsemen country. Last time he was in Columbia, South Carolina, he had to retire from wrestling, but now he has a new job. He is in charge of head games, and he announces that Flair is in the building after all. Bischoff says taht isn't going to happen, but Anderson says that when it comes to authority, he does not hear very well, and brings Flair out. Instead of Ric Flair, it's Reid Flair, who is in his wrestling gear and wearing a gold medal around his neck. Reid tells Eric Bischoff he's here to take care of his dad's "light work." Bischoff tells Anderson he must be out of his mind, and asks what he is trying to do. Anderson says this is The Four Horsemen's ("The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson, "The Crippler' Chris Benoit, Steve "Mongo" McMichael, Dean Malenko) company, and they're taking it back, and Reid shows Bischoff a few moves. As Bischoff wants Arn fired and Reid out of the ring, Reid hits Bischoff with a pair of takedowns as soon as Bischoff turns around, then hides behind Arn Anderson, who says Bischoff might as well get the juvenile authorities involved after getting taken down twice by Reid. Anderson then says he hopes Bischoff knows a little sign language before Reid raises up the four fingers symbolizing the Horsemen.

After the break, Eric Bischoff - now accompanied by Miss Elizabeth - wants "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair in the ring in the ring right now, and commands Miss Elizabeth to get Flair on the phone. Elizabeth finally gets a hold of him, but it ends up being Ric's wife Beth on the line instead. As Bischoff yells at Beth, Ric Flair makes his grand entrance. nWo Hollywood surround the ring, but The Four Horsemen "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson, "The Crippler' Chris Benoit, Steve "Mongo" McMichael, Dean Malenko) are not far behind, and they clear nWo Hollywood out. Reid Flair also joins them and stands next to his dad, while David Flair - still in the front row, climbs over the guardrail and also joins Ric and Reid. The Horsemen, Reid and David all raise up the four fingers.

Before the next match, Bret "The Hit Man" Hart turns around and heads back to the back before his match with Sting. Sting leaves the ring and chases after Bret, and it is not long before he finds him and beats him up backstage. Bret fights back, and eventually suplexes Sting through a wooden table before throwing a trash can at him and working on Sting's leg with a steel chair and the trash can. Sting eventually pushes a supply cart into Bret's gut. Both men are down for a few seconds, then both men grab a steel pole. Sting swings his pole at Bret, then Bret and Sting tries to sandwich Bret's leg between a door and a door frame. Bret hits Sting with a pole to the gut, then tries to run him over with a motorcart. Sting then tries to choke Bret out with a pole before whacking him with it. Sting then goes for a Scorpion Death Lock, and Bret calls Sting a cheater before crying out for Hogan. Sting lets go of the hold and walks away, then head of WCW security Doug Dellinger shows up. Bret walks away, while Dellinger tends to Sting as the show ends.

Monday, September 28, 1998

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

The show starts with a performance by The Nitro Girls.

Eric Bischoff and Hollywood Hogan show up, and Scott Hall (who is much more sober this time around) and Brian Adams join up with them as they are halfway down the aisle. Hogan says that the fans were begging Hogan to step on them so his feet could not touch the ground, and that you can fool some of the wrestling fans some of the time, but you can never fool a black-and-white nWo-ite anytime. Hogan brags about making wrestling and WCW what they are today, and if it wasn't for him, all the fans' heroes would be zeroes. He then says the wrestling fans are just as gullible as the wrestlers he will pluck off one at a time. He says he is on a mission where he will beat The Warrior at Halloween Havoc and prove to him that the running and the hiding from him only delayed the inevitable. He then challenges Sting and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, and if they have the guts, he will rip them apart. Tonight, he takes his business back and nWo Hollywood takes over once again.

La Parka beats Super Calo. After the match, Super Calo beats La Parka up with his own steel chair.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart. He says he is not worried about his bad knee, and says has he has waited a long time to get his hands on Hollywood Hogan, and that he and Sting have agreed to give him the first shot at Hollywood Hogan. Hart plans to get back at Hogan for leading him down the wrong path and hiding from him for years, and that he has people watching his back. He says it is time to settle the score, and that Hogan will be a zero as Hart plans to prove that he can be a hero for the fans. All he needs is one chance.

The Disciple beats Sick Boy.

We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.

Before the next match, Scott Steiner says it is easy to see that not all men are created equal when he steps into the ring, and if there is a man who looks as great as he does, he would like to meet him as he does not exist.

Scott Steiner beats Lenny Lane and Nick Dinsmore in a handicap match with a double Steiner Recliner. After the match, Scott Steiner puts his lower back out.

Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.

The Warrior shows up. He calls out Hollywood Hogan, saying he knows who Hogan is and who he himself is, and what the Warriors want to see. He says Hogan has brought nothing but disappointment, and he senses that disappointment in the fans. He sends Hogan a message: since his return, Hogan has brought nothing before him except a pittance of the man he once knew. A fan is caught by security trying to rush the ring before he can continue speaking at this point. He calls the fan an example of that disappointment and "a lost Warrior," as Hogan has not answered the ultimate challenge. When Hogan looks at him, he sees only a piece of himself, and he refuses to make himself less than what he is until Hogan finds who he needs to be. At Halloween Havoc, he will become full-blown, and Hogan will face the challenge for the second time of his life.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Buff Bagwell, who apologizes for being out of breath. He has had to put Scott Steiner in the ambulancebut before he can say anything else, the wicked laughter is heard again, and Buff briefly thinks it is Okerlund until Okerlund says otherwise. Buff then says he has three ruptured discs in his lower back, and that Scott is hurt and that the match at Halloween Havoc may not happen. He then tells Rick Steiner to suck it up.

Before the next match, Ernest "The Cat" Miller tells Psychosis he is a three-time world karate champion, and that he can tear him apart in seconds. He gives him the count of five to leave the ring, and if he is still there, he will give him the beating of his life. Psychosis does not even leave, due to him not knowing English. Upon finding this out, The Cat then hits Psychosis with a standing side kick.

Ernest "The Cat" Miller beats Psychosis. After the match, The Cat declares that he is the greatest and that he is a bad man.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Alex Wright, who immediately starts speaking German before realizing Okerlund cannot speak German and calls him an old midget. He then asks the crowd how it feels to grow up in a city like Rochester, New York, and says it makes them feel like losers. He then says he sees another loser in the locker room who is "shaking like a leaf:" The British Bulldog. He says Bulldog is spineless because he did not answer his challenge at Thunder last week, and gives him another chance to come out to the ring. He also says he is much better looking and a much better wrestler, he is also a much better dancer. His music hits and Wright starts dancing, then the next match happens.

Disco Inferno beats Chavo Guerrero, Jr. after jabbing the stick of Pepe into Chavo Guerrero's throat behind the referee's back. Juventud Guerrera shows up and tries to tell the referee what happened, but Disco beats him up, once after he shows up and again as Juvi checks on Chavo.

We see a video package of The Four Horsemen ("The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, "The Enforcer' Arn Anderson, "The Crippler" Chris Benoit, Steve "Mongo" McMichael, Dean Malenko).

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews The Four Horsemen ("The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, "The Enforcer' Arn Anderson, "The Crippler" Chris Benoit, Steve "Mongo" McMichael, Dean Malenko). Eric Bischoff, Stevie Ray and head of WCW security Doug Dellinger show up before Flair can even get started, and they bring local law enforcement with him. Bischoff tells Flair that felony assault charges have been filed against him from putting his hands on Stevie Ray on Thunder. He orders that the Horsemen be arrested along with Dellinger, who he says failed to do his job that night. Bischoff then brings up Flair's younger son Reid again, and calls Flair a disgrace before saying Flair is a coward then and a coward now. He also attests that Flair lives vicariously through his ten-year-old son's wrestling career.

Chris Jericho heads to the ring with his own personal security in a parody of Goldberg's entrance again. This time around, they find the ring much faster than they did at Fall Brawl. When Goldberg shows up this time, it is the real deal, and Goldberg carries the man who played the fake Goldberg over his shoulder. A surprised Jericho shoves two of his personal security into the path of Goldberg, who immediately Spears both of them and Jackhammers one. Jericho flees, and Goldberg tells him he is next.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Diamond Dallas Page. DDP says he and Goldberg respect each other, but at the same time, they have a highly competitive nature. When he thinks about getting in the ring with Goldberg, it takes him to a whole new level much like Sammy Sosa and Mark McGuire. He knows that he is not the only one wanting the World title as The Four Horsemen ("The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, "The Enforcer' Arn Anderson, "The Crippler" Chris Benoit, Steve "Mongo" McMichael, Dean Malenko), nWo Hollywood and nWo Wolfpac all want it, too. He says the Horsemen may be for a long time, nWo Hollywood forever and nWo Wolfpac for life, but at Halloween Havoc, he will be for real.

Scott Hall beats Kidman. During the match, Scott Hall tries to get a drink again (despite Vincent telling him he has to win before he can get drunk), but Kidman punches him in the gut mid-sip.

Pyrotechnics signal the start of the third hour.

Before the next match, The British Bulldog says Alex Wright can dance all he wants, but he's been all over the world and Eight can't even lace the boots of his 11-year-old son in the back. He then tells Alex Wright to "suck it."

The British Bulldog vs. Alex Wright ends in a no-contest. During the match, Alex Wright's boot knocks down referee Billy Silverman as The British Bulldog puts Wright in a power slam. Referee Charles Robinson shows up as The Bulldog tries to revive Silverman. Wright pins Bulldog with a gut wrench suplex, and both referees get in the ring and count at the same time. Since both men have their shoulders down at the same time, Billy Silverman believes Bulldog won, but Charles Robinson says Alex Wright won. Wright attacks Bulldog after the match. During the replay, it is is seen that both men got their shoulder up at the same time.

We see a performance by The Nitro Girls.

A fan is seen standing in front of Kevin Nash on the stage before the next match.

Kevin Nash beats Brian Adams by disqualification after Stevie Ray and Vincent shows up and Stevie Ray hits Nash with a slapjack. Scott Hall, now with a drink in his hand, shows up, then dumps the drink out of the cup before punching and kicking at Nash. Lex Luger and Konnan then rush into the ring, and the black-and-white nWo members scurry out of the ring.

Lex Luger and Konnan beat Barry Darsow and Hugh Morrus with a Torture Rack on Barry Darsow. Konnan gets a Tequila Sunrise on Morrus just before the match ends.

We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.

Hollywood Hogan vs. Bret "The Hit Man" Hart ends in a no-contest. During the match, Hogan works on Bret's injured knee, and Sting, Lex Luger and Konnan have to defend Bret from Hogan. Bret tries to get back in the ring, but Sting, Luger and Konnan tell him he is in no shape to fight, and Bret is placed on a gurney . Sting then takes his trenchcoat off, and Sting takes the match. (This ends up being the only time Hogan and Bret face each other in the ring.) As Konnan and Luger take Bret to an ambulance, Scott Steiner and Buff Bagwell - dressed as surgeons - attack them. Scott Steiner unhooks Bret from the gurney, and Bret limps back to the ring. He gets back in the ring, cheers Sting on and then suddenly hits Sting with a DDT before pummeling him. Hogan bows down to Bret "The Hit Man" Hart who is not even hurt, and Bret puts Sting in the Sharpshooter. Hogan then tosses Bret a steel chair, and Bret catches it before smashing it into Sting's knee and putting him in a Figure Four Leg Lock on the ring post. Hogan mocks Sting, saying Sting has quit, then Konnan rushes to ringside, as does Luger. Luger and Konnan help Sting out of the ring.

Monday, May 18, 1998

Nitro-Glyercin - Monday Nitro recap for May 18, 1998

Note: Tonight's episode is one hour long due to the NBA Playoffs.

Eric Bischoff is lowered into the ring, seated on his motorcycle while wearing a crown on his head. Bischoff says it is so good to be king, and as he ponders his future in professional wrestling, he has to look back at the past. As he looks back at the past 100 weeks, he realizes that right now, his professional television record is 98-2. He says that's not good enough as his professional wrestling record is 2-0, having defeated "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko and WWF owner Vince McMahon. He says this is a shame, as even though he wanted to do it in the ring, it just wasn't going to happen. He says he did what he could and called Vince out like a man, but Vince McMahon never showed up. Now he must look to the future, and what it holds for him is a record better than Goldberg's, and that it is time to chase the dream, which started for him last night. He thanks the fans for being a part of one of the greatest nights in his life, and thanks everyone for being here tonight.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund introduces The Nitro Girls, who perform on the entrance stage.

We see footage of Saturn looking into a camera as he is verbally confronting Glacier for claiming the superkick as his own Cryonic kick, questioning and even doubting that Glacier is a martial arts master, and saying people like Glacier are giving like him a bad name. He tells Glacier to watch him do a superkick correctly, and dares Glacier to stop him.

Saturn beats Psychosis with the Rings of Saturn.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, who says he's got a lot on his mind. Last night, he says he wouldn't be a referee again for all the tea in China after what happened last night at Slamboree, and still believes "Macho Man" Randy Savage attacked him from behind, not Bret "The Hit Man" Hart. He calls Savage out, and Savage shows up wanting to know if Piper has a problem him while telling him that what happened last night doesn't sit too well with him. Piper says he is not the kind of guy to apologize, and says he had a chance not only to referee the match but to watch the footage of last night's match. He had no idea that "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan interfered in the match, and he did not know that Bret hit him in the back of the head. He is not letting the results of last night sit and reverses them, awarding the match to Savage by disqualification. All of a sudden, Bret shows up and tells Piper he can't put a loss in his column and accuses Piper of being in cahoots with Savage, calling them both "gutless." Savage tells Bret to get in the ring so they can finish their business from last night, and Piper says he'll referee. Bret refuses, saying this is a potential two-on-one attack, and Hogan, The Disciple and Eric Bischoff stop Bret before he can get in the ring. Hogan tells Piper and Savage they've bit off more than they can chew, and says he has heard his name along with some derogatory remarks. He offers to team up with Bret and face them at The Great American Bash, which Bret is okay with. Piper wants the match right now, and Hogan tells him he's got itright now. Bischoff and The Disciple have to stop Hogan and Bret from getting in the ring.

We see footage from last night where "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Dean Malenko. Okerlund tells him he can call him "a bonafide loser" no longer, and congratulates the man on winning the WCW Cruiserweight Championship. Malenko says it's all water under the bridge, as there are more pressing issues in his life right now, and one of them is the Cruiserweight title. He tells Chris Jericho that tonight was only the beginning of his quest, not the end, as the little bit of hurt he dished out to him from sullying his family name was enough to fire him back up again. He says Jericho did his best, but when he spoke about his late father, it didn't get over with him, and now Jericho will wish when all is done that he stayed home and that he never mentioned his family. Malenko then says to his father "This one's for you."

We then see some footage from last night of Chris Jericho losing his cool backstage after losing the WW Cruiserweight Championship, saying it is all a conspiracy from WCW and that he is still the champion as he throws a temper tantrum.

Juventud Guerrera beats Damian despite landing on his left knee during the 450 Splash.

We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.

Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Glacier.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Diamond Dallas Page, and asks him how he can pull out victory after victory, night after night. Page says he can only think of a quote by the late Dick Murdoch, saying that if he knew how he did it, he probably doesn't think he could. All he knows is that he loves doing it, and he does it for the fans that jack him up. He has his sights on only one thing: the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. He hopes "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan has it, as he hasn't forgotten what he's done to him in the last 15 months, and in case Hogan's forgotten, he can connect the dots for him.

The black-and-white NWO ("Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, The Giant, "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, Vincent, Brian Adams, The Disciple) shows up along with Bret "The Hit Man" Hart. Hogan says he has proven to everyone out there that he and the nWo, without a doubt, are the most supreme power in professional wrestling. After last night, if there was ever a doubt that he would be out there all alone and nobody would stick with him, everyone knows how great he is, and everyone in the building is here because of him. Where he goes, the money, the talent in professional wrestling and the greatness goes. If there was any doubt in anybody's mind to anything he's laid out, set in stone and made part of the nWo bible, there is one more fact that should prove his power: he turned Scott Hall against Kevin Nash. He introduces Scott Hall to the ring, then Bischoff calls Sting out, saying it's decision time for him. Sting shows up, and The Giant meets up with him halfway up the aisle only for Sting to spit in his face. The Giant then chokes Sting out from behind and punches him to close out the show, but he is soon confronted by Kevin Nash, who is wielding a lead pipe as he helps Sting up.

Tuesday, April 28, 1998

Nitro-Glycerin - Tuesday Nitro recap for April 28, 1998

Note: This episode is the remaining two hours of this week's Nitro, split between two days due to the NBA Playoffs.

"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Disco Inferno with the Crippler Crossface.

We see a video package of Chris Jericho's recent escapades.

Chris Jericho comes out to Dean Malenko's music, mocking his ring mannerisms on the way to the ring. He also mocks Malenko's voice as he mocks Malenko saying he is going home.

Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Psychosis after reversing a top rope hurricanrana into the Lion Tamer.

We see a performance by The Nitro Girls.

The Barbarian and Hugh Morrus beat Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock). This match originally starts out as The Barbarian vs. "Flyboy" Rocco Rock. During the match, Hugh Morrus runs in and nails Rocco in the back of the head, leading to Johnny Grunge running in and hitting Hugh Morrus with a trash can. The ref officially declares the match a tag team match soon after this. Jimmy Hart is also put through a table by Public Enemy, but Hugh Morrus and Rocco Rock go through the table instead.

We see a video package of Juventud Guerrera.

Juventud Guerrera beats Kidman. After the match, Riggs, Reese, Sick Boy and Horace attack Juvi.

Next week's Nitro takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Alex Wright. Wright says he took a vacation in his home country for the last five months, then says he had to come to the "pigsty" that is Norfolk, Virginia to teach the people there how to dance only to be forced to the back by WCW security after being treated like royalty wherever he went. WCW Head of Security Doug Dellinger and two other men force Wright to the back again.

Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against Eddie Guerrero. Eddie takes his anger out on Chavo Guerrero Jr. after the match.

Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.

Saturn beats Marty Jannetty with the Death Valley Driver.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Diamond Dallas Page. Page says the only reason he called Raven out last week is because he wanted him to experience his "Big Bang Theory," but he walked away. Page says he's been looking for Raven and hasn't found him, and knows he'll find him sooner or later. He calls Raven out again, so Raven can feel the bang. Kidman and Sick Boy show up, and Sick Boy tells Page not to kill the messengers. Kidman says Raven couldn't make it tonight, but due to his comments, he sent a video especially for him. We see a message from Raven, who says that Page put his family through pain like he did to his. He says that Page's mom despised him to the point that he was sent to live with father and shuttled from family to family. He also mentions Page saying he doesn't remember anything from before he was eight years old and that he's okay with it, asking if he really is okay with it. He knows Page still wants to get his hands on him, but tells Page it is over between them. Page hits Sick Boy with the Diamond Cutter, and Kidman takes off for backstage. As Page leaves through the crowd, a fan gets in the ring and knocks Kidman out of the ring before being apprehended by security.

We see a video package of Goldberg winning the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship.

Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Jerry Flynn.

We see another performance by The Nitro Girls. It is reported that Buff Bagwell has undergone neck surgery on his spine and had a few vertebrae fused, but he is in stable condition and that his prognosis is good.

Lex Luger, The Giant and Sting beat Konnan, Brian Adams and Scott Steiner by count-out. During the match, Brian Adams walks out on Konnan and Scott Steiner, who walk out of the match soon after. The Giant choke slams Vincent just before the win.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart upon Bret's request. Bret makes it clear that he wants to express his motives for helping "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship to Hogan's face, and demands that Hogan shows up. Hogan shows up with Eric Bischoff and The Disciple, and Bret tells Hogan that he is somebody whom he has looked up to for a long time, and admits that Hogan has made more money than possibly anyone else in professional wrestling as well as professional wrestling's most recognized figure. Hogan tells Bret he appreciate him setting the record straight and telling it like it is,. Bret is about to mention the biggest reason he wanted him to win the World title when he unzips his jacket to reveal a Hogan shirt underneath. "Macho Man" Randy Savage confronts Bret and punches him, but Bret, Hogan and The Disciple outnumber him as the show ends.

Monday, April 27, 1998

Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for April 27/28, 1998 (Combined Edition)

This week's Nitro spanned over three hours in two nights - Monday and Tuesday - due to the NBA Playoffs. Here are the combined results.

Monday Night, April 27


The show - which is a special one-hour edition due to the NBA Playoffs - starts with a performance by The Nitro Girls. As the Nitro Girls are jumping rope, Alex Wright - who hasn't been seen in months - shows up and starts dancing before WCW security pushes him to the back.

Kevin Nash and "Macho Man" Randy Savage show up. Nash talks about how Sting showed up wanting a tag match with him and Scott Hall, and Nash says he ran into Hall two night's ago at Trader Vic's with perfect hair and a pina colada in his hand. Nash tells Sting that if he wants the tag titles, he'd better come and get them. He then focuses on the current state of the nWo, saying that "The Wolfpack" is expanding, and that Savage is its newest member. He then address "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, saying Savage has a surprise for him. As for Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, if he's going to hit him in the belt, he'll take whatever's left of Bret after Savage is done with him. Savage tells Bret that the ends justify the means, and that he is in a lot of trouble he won't be able to get out of. Savage reveals that Hogan is not in the building right now. Nash tells Hogan they promised him a surprise, and tells him this is the first of many defections, and brings out yet another defector: Konnan, who calls it an honor to be next to "Big Sexy, The Giant Killer" while proclaiming Savage to be "a classic, just like Coca-Cola and Corvettes." He tells Hogan he doesn't want any of the Wolfpack, and that they're thinking about him.

We get a special look at Juventud Guerrera. He tells his name means "Young Warrior," and that his father, also a professional wrestler, gave him that name. Juvi says he is Azteca, and that his Aztec culture is very important to culture, hence the "never surrender" motto. He says Chris Jericho may have taken his match, but he will never take his pride.

Before the next match, Chris Jericho welcomes the fans to "WCW Monday Jericho." He thanks Juventud Guerrera, saying that since he has beaten him for his mask, he has left him as a shell of his former self, especially when he had him in the Lion Tamer. He has also arranged an exclusive interview with Dean Malenko (or a portrait of him), asking him what it's like to be the #2 wrestler in the world before congratulating him on being the new fry cook at Harry's Burgers in Tampa, Florida. He also asks him what it's like to be a quitter after he beat him, and says Malenko can live vicariously through him as he dedicates the match to Malenko.

Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Chavo Guerrero Jr. with the Lion Tamer. At one point in the match, Eddie Guerrero is standing on the apron, and Chavo drop kicks Jericho into him. After the match, Eddie Guerrero confronts Chris Jericho, who tells him that Chavo sent Jericho into him. Eddie Guerrero embarrasses Chavo again, pushing him around and calling him an embarrassment.

Pete Kasougarus of Gold's Gym in Hobart, Indiana is the winner of this week's Nitro party. We see some footage of his Nitro party.

It is announced that Buff Bagwell has underwent surgery this evening following his severe, paralyzing neck injury from last Wednesday's Thunder, and that tomorrow's special one-hour edition of Nitro starting at 6 PM Eastern/5 PM Central will provide an update. Thankfully, he had gotten some movement back before the night was over.

Eric Bischoff, The Disciple and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan show up. "NWO" is spray painted on the WCW World Heavyweight Championship once again. When Eric Bischoff asks Hogan what is left for him, Hogan decides to put the cart in front of the horse and announces he's done it all, been it all and from now on until the rest of eternity, he will be it all. He says the nWo-ites have finally realized what a joke Kevin Nash and "Macho Man" Randy Savage are, as Nash is down and out and will never get in his face again, while Savage and Miss Elizabeth already have "one foot in the glue factory." He says there is not one wrestler left to conquer, one promoter to break in half, or one championship to compete for, and that he tips the scales in his favor and that he is where the power lies. If Nash and Konnan are the best Nash has, he'll have The Disciple call his maintenance man in Beverly Hills, take his pick-up truck to the valley, and recruit every hobo there to pick his orange groves. Hogan then proclaims the stage is set, and says Bret "The Hit Man" Hart helped him become WCW World Heavyweight Champion because he knows where the power lies, and has known since day one.

Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Scott Norton, despite Norton's attempts to injure one of his arms to stop the Jackhammer.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart in the ring. When asked why he helped "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, he calls the Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia "the house that Hogan built." He says we are all supposed to suffer for our crimes, but if we're not suffering it's not a crime in the first place. He says there is no room for guilt or innocence in professional wrestling, which he calls a "long, cruel money trench," "a plastic hallway full of pimps and thieves," and "a place where good men die like dogs." He says that if "Macho Man" Randy Savage feels bad about things, he wants him to know "who's crying now." He says that Savage has talked about him for years but never had the guts to face him in the ring, and that he has suddenly climbed out of his rock to challenge him at Slamboree. He calls Savage "half-troll, half-lizard" and claims that Savage does not have what it takes to beat with him, never did and never will. He also wants to look Hogan in the eye and tell him and the rest of the world why he did what he did, and that he won't explain why he did what he did until he meets him face-to-face tomorrow night. When Okerlund asks Bret if he thinks he's screwed over WCW in exchange for being screwed over by WWF, he asks Okerlund who he is to judge him, and says nothing makes sense anymore. He says it is time to arrive after being on the back burner for so long, and that he has made his presence clear.

Tuesday Night, April 28


"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Disco Inferno with the Crippler Crossface.

We see a video package of Chris Jericho's recent escapades.

Chris Jericho comes out to Dean Malenko's music, mocking his ring mannerisms on the way to the ring. He also mocks Malenko's voice as he mocks Malenko saying he is going home.

Chris Jericho retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Psychosis after reversing a top rope hurricanrana into the Lion Tamer.

We see a performance by The Nitro Girls.

The Barbarian and Hugh Morrus beat Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock). This match originally starts out as The Barbarian vs. "Flyboy" Rocco Rock. During the match, Hugh Morrus runs in and nails Rocco in the back of the head, leading to Johnny Grunge running in and hitting Hugh Morrus with a trash can. The ref officially declares the match a tag team match soon after this. Jimmy Hart is also put through a table by Public Enemy, but Hugh Morrus and Rocco Rock go through the table instead.

We see a video package of Juventud Guerrera.

Juventud Guerrera beats Kidman. After the match, Riggs, Reese, Sick Boy and Horace attack Juvi.

Next week's Nitro takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Alex Wright. Wright says he took a vacation in his home country for the last five months, then says he had to come to the "pigsty" that is Norfolk, Virginia to teach the people there how to dance only to be forced to the back by WCW security after being treated like royalty wherever he went. WCW Head of Security Doug Dellinger and two other men force Wright to the back again.

Booker T retains the WCW World Television Championship against Eddie Guerrero. Eddie takes his anger out on Chavo Guerrero Jr. after the match.

Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.

Saturn beats Marty Jannetty with the Death Valley Driver.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Diamond Dallas Page. Page says the only reason he called Raven out last week is because he wanted him to experience his "Big Bang Theory," but he walked away. Page says he's been looking for Raven and hasn't found him, and knows he'll find him sooner or later. He calls Raven out again, so Raven can feel the bang. Kidman and Sick Boy show up, and Sick Boy tells Page not to kill the messengers. Kidman says Raven couldn't make it tonight, but due to his comments, he sent a video especially for him. We see a message from Raven, who says that Page put his family through pain like he did to his. He says that Page's mom despised him to the point that he was sent to live with father and shuttled from family to family. He also mentions Page saying he doesn't remember anything from before he was eight years old and that he's okay with it, asking if he really is okay with it. He knows Page still wants to get his hands on him, but tells Page it is over between them. Page hits Sick Boy with the Diamond Cutter, and Kidman takes off for backstage. As Page leaves through the crowd, a fan gets in the ring and knocks Kidman out of the ring before being apprehended by security.

We see a video package of Goldberg winning the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship.

Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Jerry Flynn.

We see another performance by The Nitro Girls. It is reported that Buff Bagwell has undergone neck surgery on his spine and had a few vertebrae fused, but he is in stable condition and that his prognosis is good.

Lex Luger, The Giant and Sting beat Konnan, Brian Adams and Scott Steiner by count-out. During the match, Brian Adams walks out on Konnan and Scott Steiner, who walk out of the match soon after. The Giant choke slams Vincent just before the win.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart upon Bret's request. Bret makes it clear that he wants to express his motives for helping "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship to Hogan's face, and demands that Hogan shows up. Hogan shows up with Eric Bischoff and The Disciple, and Bret tells Hogan that he is somebody whom he has looked up to for a long time, and admits that Hogan has made more money than possibly anyone else in professional wrestling as well as professional wrestling's most recognized figure. Hogan tells Bret he appreciate him setting the record straight and telling it like it is,. Bret is about to mention the biggest reason he wanted him to win the World title when he unzips his jacket to reveal a Hogan shirt underneath. "Macho Man" Randy Savage confronts Bret and punches him, but Bret, Hogan and The Disciple outnumber him as the show ends.