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WCW MONDAY NITRO
LIVE FROM: MIAMI, FLORIDA
Opening
WCW Nitro began its fifth year by discussing the lack of trust between wrestlers in WCW.
--Bret Hart made an in ring appearance. The "Hitman" said that he could not make up his mind on anything including wrestling full time on the circuit, unless he could wrestle Hulk Hogan. Bret said that he would not come back unless he did get that one wish.
--Rikki Rachtman brought out the Nitro girls to promote the search for the new Nitro girls. Two of the finalists were shown dancing and then introduced to the crowd. It was announced that the way to vote was to log on to WCW.COM.
Lodi w/Lenny versus Evan Karagias
At the beginning of the match, a fan was taken away by security who was hitting Lenny on the back of the head with a sign (that said Lodi rules). Vampiro and the ICP made their way to the ring which distracted Karagias who fell to a DDT by Lodi.
Winner: Lodi via pinfall
--Mene Gene interviewed Hulk Hogan. The Hulkster said he did not know what Randy Savage was doing in his dressing room. He said that he didn't know if Macho needed a chaperone or career advice. Hogan then said that he does not know what Lex Luger's agenda is, but he needs to stay out of his face because it is between him and Sting. He also said that he was going to be involved in the six man tag team steel cage match later in the evening.
--Tony Schiavone read a note from WCW telling fans to tune into Nitro next week for a chance to win one million dollars.
Al Greene versus Barry Horrowitz
A man playing a piano set the background for Sid Vicious who disposed of both men.
Winner: No Contest
--Curt Hennig was in the back explaining to the Windham brothers that the would seek revenge against Harlem Heat at Fall Brawl since they put Bobby Duncum Jr. out of commission. Vincent then entered the room (wearing a vest and cowboy hat) saying that he was the biggest redneck around and wanted to join the Rednecks. Hennig told Vincent that they would give him the opportunity later in the night.
--Mene Gene interviewed Harlem Heat. Stevie Ray and Booker T said that they had a score to settle with the West Texas Rednecks and would become the nine time tag team champions at Fall Brawl.
--Sting and Lex Luger were walking down the hall discussing the events of last week. They both walked into the dressing room to see Bret Hart talking to Hulk Hogan. Sting told Hogan that he wanted five minutes of his time. Hogan told Sting that he was sick of his crap and that he had his five minutes. The lights then went out and there was some kind of ruckus going on in the dressing room. After the commercial break, the lights came back up and Sting had been knocked out. Hogan and Luger were blaming each other.
--The rules of the battle royal were stated. The first four men thrown over top would be eliminated. The next six men will wrestle each other in singles matches later in the evening. The last two men would also wrestle later in the evening with the winner receiving a world title shot next Monday on Nitro.
Battle Royal
The competitors were Hugh Morrus, Jerry Flynn, Barbarian, Brian Knobbs, Vincent, Barry and Kendall Windham, Chris Benoit, Shane Douglas, Dean Malenko, and Perry Saturn. (Curt Hennig was also slated to be part of this Battle Royal, but did not compete.) Order of elimination: Brian Knobbs, Vincent, Barbarian, Kendall Windham, Shane Douglas, Barry Windham, Jerry Flynn, Perry Saturn, Hugh Morrus.
Winners: Chris Benoit and Dean Malenko (Face each other later in the show)
--Clips from the "infomercial" Cat-Bo was aired.
Johnny Swinger versus Prince Iaukea
Vampiro and ICP attacked Swinger, allowing the Prince to cover for the win. Again, Vampiro told Iaukea "you owe me."
Winner: Prince Iaukea via pinfall
--A video was shown of Buff Bagwell at an autograph session earlier in the day. Berlyn approached, said something in German and walked away. Buff jumped over the table but was held back by security.
Buff Bagwell versus Steve Regal w/Dave Taylor
Bagwell put down the Englishman with his patented Blockbuster. Buff then told the crowd that at Fall Brawl, Berlyn would not only be facing him, but also the United States of America.
Winner: Buff Bagwell via pinfall
Blitzkrieg/Juventud Guerrera/Psychosis versus Kidman/Eddy Guerrero/Chavo Guerrero Jr.
Eddy won this match for his team by pinning Psychosis following a frog splash as Vampiro and the ICP watched from the rampway. On a side note there was some friction between Chavo and Kidman during the match.
Winners: Eddy Guerrero/Chavo Guerrero Jr./Kidman via pinfall
Kendall Windham versus Shane Douglas *Battle Royal Loser Match*
Curt Hennig was attacked by the Harlem Heat after he hit Shane Douglas while the referee had is back turned. Stevie Ray hit Windham between the eyes with the slap jack allowing Douglas to hit the Pittsburgh Plunge for the win.
Winner: Shane Douglas via pinfall
Jerry Flynn w/Jimmy Hart versus Barry Windham w/Vincent *Battle Royal Loser Match*
After being hit by Vincent on the outside, Flynn walked back into the ring and a DDT courtesy of Barry Windham.
Winner: Barry Windham via pinfall
--Mene Gene interviewed Berlyn. Through is translator, the "German Machine" said that Americans should learn how to speak German. He continued to verbally trash America and its ways and said that he would destroy Bagwell at Fall Brawl to kill the myth that America is the leader of the world.
Hugh Morrus w/Jimmy Hart versus Perry Saturn *Battle Royal Loser Match*
Saturn took one for the Revolution with the "Rings of Saturn."
Winner: Saturn via submission
Chris Benoit versus Dean Malenko
The United States champion and his Revolution brother met in this match to determine which man would receive a world title's shot next week on Nitro. Sid stopped that notion when he interfered and attacked both men. Benoit cleared Sid from the ring.
Winner: No Contest
Sid Vicious/Rick Steiner/Diamond Dallas Page versus Hulk Hogan/Goldberg
Hogan was attacked early in the cage while Goldberg was making his entrance to the ring. On his way into the cage, he was attacked by the Triad and thrown into the cage and then into the ring. Sting then made his way to the ring, despite Luger trying to stop him. Hogan won the match for his team after hitting Page with his patented leg drop. Luger then jumped in the ring, screaming at Sting for helping Hogan. Sting told Luger to get off of his case. When the Stinger turned his back, Luger punched him. Sting retaliated by attacking Luger as the cameras went off the air.
Winners: Hulk Hogan/Goldberg/Sting via pinfall
Ricks Comments:
--The lollipop brothers (Lenny and Lodi) are getting on my nerves. They have both proven that they have talent.....they need to show it instead of being concerned with moronic signs and blow pops.
--What is up with Juvi......he dressed exactly like Kidman tonight.
--This thing with Sid is annoying. Benoit and Malenko were wrestling in arguably one of the best matches of the night, and he steps in. -- In case no one noticed, the bell rang prematurely in the main event. What I am saying is that the bell rang before Hogan got the three count on Page.
--This Nitro was almost perfect.......and then they showed that ridiculous, idiotic, time wasting Cat-Bo commercial.
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