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September 29, 2020

WCW Monday Nitro January Week 4, 1998 - Episode #123– Nash’s Reckoning

Nitro opens to still photos from Saturday Night’s WCW/nWo Souled Out presented by Snickers. Highlighted are Nash’s win, Hart’s win, Hall’s win and the win of the Nature Boy Ric Flair in the Steel Cage main event.

<div style="color:rgb(26, 26, 26);font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;text-align:center;"><div style="font:44px Roboto;"><b>WCW MONDAY NITRO</b>

BLOOMINGTON ASSEMBLY HALL

BLOOMINGTON, IN</div>

Pyro and ballywho as the raucous crowd at Indiana University comes to life. While scanning the crowd, Tony, Mike & Larry welcome us to Monday Nitro and point out that over Seventeen Thousand have jam packed the sold out Assembly Hall here on the Campus of Indiana University. They hype tonight where we will be addressed by Kevin Nash and they wonder what could the reckoning be for the nWo after the New World Order’s losses Saturday night in Cincinnati.

Mean Gene is in the ring and introduces the Commissioner of World Championship Wrestling, Hot Rod Rowdy Roddy Piper!! Hot Rod comes out to a chorus of cheers and soaks up the reaction from the students here tonight. He points out that, as has been stated before, Roddy Piper is the king of the frat house! But its time to get down to business. Souled Out has come and gone and Super Brawl is next month, but this Saturday there is an event called Boston Brawl. It will be from the Fleet Center in Boston. The show is sold out, but WCW is being innovative with this whole world wide web thing and you can listen to this show, LIVE, on WCW.com. Now this is a whole new thing that WCW is trying and we need us a big main event so the Hotrod thought and thought and looked at contracts and came up with a brilliant solution. When a World Champion loses their title they become eligible for a re-match but it is up to the promotion when that match happens, not the former champion. So, Hulk Hogan WCW is exercising it’s right to your contracted rematch and we are hereby ordering you to be in Boston this Satur…..

nWo’s music hits as Scott Hall comes down the aisle angrily. He waves to Larry as he passes, but that is the only bit of showboating that is done. Hall gets in the ring and goes directly to Piper’s face and says Piper can’t dick Hall around. By winning World War 3 in November Scott Hall won the world title shot and it is at SuperBrawl next month in the main event. Piper can’t take that away from him.

Piper says that whether we like it or not, Scott Hall does have a world title match at SuperBrawl. WCW cannot take that away, that’s a fact. But nowhere in the stipulations of that match that Hall won was there anything that said it’s the FIRST title shot of the champion after Starrcade. So, Hall will get his title shot. It will just be against the winner of the match in Boston on Saturday. Piper says that’s the way it will be and Hogan? We don’t care about your little break up with the nWo, we don’t care if you’re out of shape, we don’t care if you’ve lost what little hair you have left. This is your one shot. Be there Saturday to face Sting for the World Title or you never get another chance at it. That’s just the way it’s gonna be.

Piper walks off with Hall angry. Mean Gene says what a shocker and what a huge match this will be. Hollywood Hogan vs Sting for the rematch for the World Title, will be in Boston this Saturday on Boston Brawl. Gene tells us to go order the event on WCW.com right now and says Nitro will be back with Bret Hart making his Nitro In Ring Debut when we come back. Don’t you dare go anywhere. We’re LIVE on TNT.

<b>BRET HART VS FIT FINLAY</b><span style="font-weight:normal;">

The match is snug but scientific. Finlay gives as good as he gets and the two pull out a very good match. When Finlay misses a running knee in the corner Hart takes advantage, working over the left knee and when it’s sufficiently weakened he applies the Sharpshooter for the win.

WINNER BY SUBMISSION: BRET HART

Castrol GTX Replay of the week is Bret Hart rearing back on the Sharpshooter forcing Finlay to tap out.

Mean Gene does a quick interview with Bret in the aisle and he talks about his win Saturday Night and reiterates his challenge to Sting for Starrcade in December. Hart says he has not heard back from the champion but hopes he will soon. Hart says that now that he has vanquished Savage, he wants to turn his attention to proving a legacy in WCW in that ring. And one of the gifts that WCW has is its relationship with Japan and with young talent. And the Hitman is about excellence but also about opportunity. So, he is giving opportunity to one young Japanese talent, one young potentially great wrestler, Yuji Nagata - this Saturday at Boston Brawl - this is your opportunity to prove what you can do against the Best There Is, the Best There Was, and the Best There Ever Will Be. Good luck.

The Nitro Girls are performing as we get back from commercial. After a few moments they exit the ring after blowing kisses to the crowd.

Tony, Mike & Larry welcome us back to Nitro and we go to the announce booth for the first time tonight. They show us still photos from Souled Out specifically Kevin Nash dropping The Giant on his neck during the Jackknife Powerbomb. We are told that The Giant was taken to a Cincinnati Hospital and was discharged this morning. There will be further tests done on his neck throughout this upcoming week, but for now there is no timetable for the return of The Giant to WCW.

<b>REY MYSTERIO JR VS PSYCHOSIS VS BLITZKRIEG</b><span style="font-weight:normal;">

A typical high flying cruiserweight match with a lot of crazy flips, flops, and top rope action. Psychosis seems to be closing in on the victory when Blitzkrieg leaps off the top rope and hits a hurricanrana, but when he gets up and turns around Mysterio dropkicks him in the chest, sending him hurtling into the corner. He hits hard and hits the mat. Mysterio goes to the outside and uses a springboard splash to get the win.

WINNER BY PINFALL: REY MYSTERIO JR

As Rey celebrates, Alex Wright runs down the aisle to dance in front of a pretty college girl in the front row. However, she looks repulsed. The announcers laugh at Wright for this rejection and Rey walks away laughing at Wright as well which doesn’t sit well with Das Wunderkind.

Raven is sitting in the crowd with his Nest. Raven rips into Saturn for his failure Saturday Night against DDP and warns Saturn to not fail Raven again. Raven orders Saturn into the ring. We are told that Chris Benoit will face Saturn when Nitro returns LIVE on TNT.

<b>CHRIS BENOIT VS SATURN</b><span style="font-weight:normal;">

A fantastic match which could go either way and it almost does several times. Saturn falls victim to a series of german suplexes before Benoit goes to the top and soars, hitting a diving headbutt. He locks in the Crippler Crossface when suddenly the Nest hits the ring.

The referee calls for the bell as all three men attack Benoit like a pack of jackyls.

WINNER BY DISQUALIFICATION: CHRIS BENOIT

The Nest beats down Benoit until the United States Champion, Diamond Dallas Page runs out to make the save. Raven pulls his nest back over the guardrail as both Benoit and DDP point at Raven and want him to come into the ring.

The announcers take us back to Souled Out where Nature Boy Ric Flair beat Curt Hennig inside the Steel Cage. We are told that Hour #2 will kick off with Mean Gene and the Nature Boy when Monday Nitro returns on TNT.

A commercial for SuperBrawl airs. Instead of focusing on Sting vs Scott Hall (as it did on Saturday), the commercial now focuses on who will Scott Hall challenge for the World Title? Sting or Hollywood Hogan? Don’t miss WCW/nWo SuperBrawl from the sold out and historic Cow Palace in San Francisco, Sunday Night Week 4, February LIVE and only on pay per view.

Mean Gene welcomes us back to the Nitro entrance set and welcomes to Indiana, the 13 time WCW Heavyweight Champion of the World, The Nature Boy Ric Flair. Flair comes out to a huge pop and plays to the fans as he is all smiles following his win on Saturday night. Flair gloats and says he feels great and also feels vindicated because at Forty-Nine years old, this so called “fossil” main evented the first ppv of the year and kicked ass. But before Flair can finish, the Nature Boy is interrupted by…

Jericho comes out and shakes Ric Flair’s hand and says that watching Flair Saturday Night was an inspiration. But, the Lionheart was also victorious on Saturday Night. And Jericho has to know if Jericho is the wrestler that he thinks he can be. So Jericho respectfully challenges the Nature Boy to a match here tonight on Nitro. Flair starts to act with bravado but then gets serious. He says that Chris Jericho is a great young wrestler, he has a great upside, the Nature Boy respects him for making this challenge and the Nature Boy accepts. Flair warns him that tonight, Jericho will go to school and Chris says that it would be his honor. The match is made as we go to commercial.

The Nitro Girls are dancing on the stage as the show returns to commercial.

<b>DEAN MALENKO VS JUVENTUD GUERERRA</b><span style="font-weight:normal;">

High flying versus ground and punish and both men get their share of offense in. During the match Tenay mentions how Malenko will face Eddie Guerrerro in Boston for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship. Malenko as always is a technical master and he grinds Juventud down until he falls victim to the Texas Cloverleaf.

WINNER BY SUBMISSION: DEAN MALENKO

Following the match Eddie runs out and attacks Malenko and Juvie just watches before leaving. Eddie holds the Cruiserweight Title above Malenko’s head promising to hold it after this Saturday

We get a graphic that tells us that next week from the Alamodome in San Antonio, the Total Package Lex Luger will make his WCW return after his brutal attack several weeks ago. Don’t miss next week on Nitro.

The two men who attacked the Steiners are in the ring as the show comes back from commercial. Tony refers to them as Mark LoMonaco and Devon Hughes. LoMonaco is the first to speak and as the crowd chants ‘ECW’ he tells them to shut the hell up. He says they left that third rate promotion behind for the promised land. He goes on to say that the man in the ring with him is his brother. No fake names needed, no fake family, no stupid gimmicks. They are brothers and they are also the baddest tag team in professional wrestling today and if you do not believe him, try them.

They’re here in WCW for one thing and one thing only. The WCW Tag Team Championship and right now the bad news for the Steiners is that they have what they want. Souled Out was a friendly how-do-you-do. The next time won’t be so friendly. Next time one of you is going through a table, that is a promise.

Hughes takes the microphone and says he will testify! to everything which was just said. If you want to know who they are….they are...G-T-T. And the tag team scene around here just changed.

<b>HARLEM HEAT VS MORTIS AND WRATH W/JAMES VANDENBURG</b><span style="font-weight:normal;">

As the match kicks off Tony Schiavone tells us how Harlem Heat win or lose tonight will face the Faces of Fear next week for the right to challenge the Steiners at SuperBrawl for the WCW Tag Team Championship. Wrath’s strength helps him hold his own but Stevie isn’t a slouch and they tee off on one another until Booker gets the tag and cleans house. Mortis gets the tag and they go toe to toe for a few moments until Booker hits the scissor kick for the win.

WINNERS BY PINFALL: HARLEM HEAT

The announcers take us to Nash’s warning two weeks ago that if anyone loses at Souled Out, they’re out of the nWo. Well the nWo only won two matches at Souled Out. So what is the fate of the losers? We have been told that Kevin Nash will address “his” nWo, that’s still to come on Nitro.

We go back to earlier in the evening where Chris Jericho challenged Nature Boy Ric Flair. That match is our main event and it’s next on Nitro.

WCW Boston Brawl advertisement airs for this Saturday

WCW Saturday Night promo airs to highlight Steven Regal defending the WCW Television Championship against Steve Mongo McMichael.

<b>RIC FLAIR VS CHRIS JERICHO</b><span style="font-weight:normal;">

A clash of ages rather than styles highlights this one. Jericho is very up for the challenge and gives Flair all he can handle but Flair always has a veteran trick up his sleeve to stop Jericho’s momentum. Jericho goes for the Lionsault but Flair puts up his knees and quickly gets to his feet to apply the figure four. Jericho frantically tries to get to the ropes but Flair applies more pressure and Jericho taps.

WINNER BY PINFALL: RIC FLAIR

After the match Jericho looks extremely disappointed but shakes Flair’s hand. And the Nature Boy celebrates but shows respect to the younger man as well.

The announcers do one more plug for Sting and Hogan this Saturday at Boston Brawl. We are told that when we come back, Kevin Nash will address the nWo live on Nitro.

The members of the nWo come down to the ring. Hall and Nash are in good moods, everyone else looks like they’re going to the gallows. When they settle in the ring Hall and Nash stand by themselves, the rest of the group is in the middle of the ring except Randy Savage who is alone in a corner.

Nash says that tonight brings him no joy but everyone knew the rules and everyone knew the risks. So, first things first….Curt. Not only did he lose to Ric Flair but he gave up and embarrassed the nWo. Hennig mouths that ‘this is bullshit’ and leaves the ring. Rick Rude looks furious but when Hall points in Hennig’s direction Rude leaves too.

Nash then looks to Bagwell and Norton. He says they could have brought gold back to the nWo but they failed miserably and you know what that means. At this point Vincent begins yelling at Bagwell and Norton telling them to get out of the ring. When they do he turns around to a confused looking Nash who asks what he’s doing. Vincent pleads that he wasn’t at ringside; he shouldn’t be held accountable for their loss. But while he begs someone else slips into the ring.

Syxxx is hyped and attacks Vincent from behind before tossing him over the top rope and hugging Hall and Nash. After the quick welcome back celebration Nash turns to Savage who already knows what’s coming and begins to leave the ring but Hall runs over and stops him. Nash agrees, telling Savage that he’s safe. How could the nWo lose the Macho Man? At this news Elizabeth who herself looks surprised runs over and hugs Savage.

Nash turns back to the hard camera and tells the world to take a good look. They’re leaner, they’re meaner, and they’re taking back what belongs to them!

Schiavone says he doesn’t like what he’s seeing but turn in next week and find out what happens next!

September 27, 2020

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Due to the ppv last night, there will not be a news update or a Nitro preview for tomorrow. News will come after Nitro. Assume that the preview for Nitro this week is the fallout to the nWo only winning two matches as well as the main event for Boston Brawl to be announced by Rowdy Roddy Piper.</p>

September 27, 2020

<div style="color:rgb(26, 26, 26);font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;text-align:center;"><div style="font:44px Roboto;"><b>WCW/nWo SOULED OUT

THE CROWN

CINCINNATI, OH</b></div>

As the pyro goes off, Tony introduces Dusty and Mike and welcomes us to WCW/nWo presents: Snickers Souled Out. They take us to moments ago and show the tag brawl that ended Saturday night.

<b>THE STEINER BROTHERS © VS VICIOUS AND DELICIOUS</b><span style="font-weight:normal;">

A good brawl and hard hitting match. Half way through there is a miscommunication between the Steiners which leads to Rick hitting Scott when Bagwell dodges a double team. The nWo members who are sans Vincent due to the JJ Dillon ruling take control of the match but the Steiners regroup and hit the top rope bulldog on Bagwell for the win.

WINNERS BY PINFALL AND STILL WCW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: THE STEINER BROTHERS

As the Steiners celebrate their win and get back on the same page two men jump the guard rail and slide into the ring.

They both throw Scott over the top rope. When Rick turns around, one picks him up and lifts him while falling backwards as the other hits a cutter move. Officials run down to the ring as the two men ditch to the outside and leave through the crowd where they came from.

Mean Gene backstage interview with Ric Flair who says that the biggest mistake he ever made in this business was thinking that Curt Hennig was a friend. It is a mistake that cost him the Horsemen, his pride and it is a mistake that will be rectified here tonight. Tonight, Curt will bleed. He will sweat. He will pay the price of a lifetime and he will scream for mercy. Tonight the Nature Boy teaches Curt Hennig what being a bad guy is really all about. Wooooo!

We see a video that takes us through the Eddie-Chavo match as the Cruiserweight Title Match is next.

<b>EDDIE GUERERRO © VS CHAVO GUERERRO JR</b>

As the match begins Eddie keeps pointing to the mat telling Chavo to lay down. His nephew refuses which only angers the champion. They go at it tooth and nail and Chavo takes a beating but he makes a comeback and starts to get the better of it. He whips Eddie into the corner and goes for a splash but Eddie moves and helps guide him into the ring post. Chavo falls back, out of it. Eddie climbs to the top, looks down at his nephew and for a moment pauses, then he smirks and shrugs and hits the frog splash anyways to retain his title.

WINNER BY PINFALL AND STILL WCW CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPION: EDDIE GUERERRO

WCW Boston Brawl graphic airs where we learn about the special pay per listen event in one week and are told Rowdy Roddy Piper will be on Nitro this Monday to tell us about the main event of that show.

RAVEN’S RULES

<b>CHRIS BENOIT AND STEVE MCMCHAEL VS RIGGS AND SICK BOY</b>

Mongo and Benoit are in full control early on but the match changes when the Nest sans Raven and Saturn hit the ring and they all go for Benoit. Mongo is about to help when Raven slides in and hits the Evenflow DDT. Riggs makes the cover and they get the win as Benoit is held down by multiple enemies unable to help.

WINNERS BY PINFALL: RIGGS AND SICK BOY

Larry Zbyszko is in the locker room with Mean Gene. Larry says that it has taken months to get to this point, but we’re finally here. In just a few moments Scott Hall will find out why they call Larry the Living Legend. Hall is going to Larryland and he’s not coming back.

<b>SCOTT HALL VS LARRY ZBYSZKO</b>

The dislike is evident and Zbyszko goes full steam ahead cornering Hall and laying into him. Hall absorbs it and then reverses, giving as good as he got. They take it to the outside using everything that isn’t nailed down and the referee gives them a good deal of latitude. Getting back in the ring, Hall takes over and hits an eye poke for good measure. Half blinded, Zbyszko flails away hitting nothing but gets a kick in the gut and then Hall hits the Outsider Edge for the win.

WINNER BY PINFALL: SCOTT HALL

We go back to Nitro and see Nash take over the nWo as well as JJ's decision about Zero Tolerance for nWo behavior here tonight. The announcers hype up that this match was supposed to happen last month at Starrcade, but here we are. Can Big Sexy Kevin Nash defeat the Giant? We’re about to find out.

<b>KEVIN NASH VS THE GIANT</b>

Not exactly a masterpiece but two big guys hitting hard can be enjoyable too. Giant hits a big dropkick which sends Nash out of the ring. Big Sexy recovers and they continue fighting. Unseen by the referee Nash hits a low mule kick and doubles over the Giant. Nash moves in and goes for the Jackknife which looks horrible botched as the Giant basically lands on his head. Nash makes a quick cover and gets the win.

WINNER BY PINFALL: KEVIN NASH

As Nash leaves the ring officials tend to Giant and help him out of the ring. The Giant is holding his neck and the announcers tell us to tune in on Monday and hopefully we will have an update on The Giant’s condition.

A commercial airs for next month's SuperBrawl from the historic Cow Palace which will be headlined by Scott Hall challenging Sting for the World Heavyweight Title.

RAVEN’S RULES

<b>DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE © VS SATURN</b>

Saturn is a machine early on and the US Champ is on his heels. The Nest comes wandering down the aisle but Saturn yells at them and tells them no. He goes back to work on DDP who fights back and it’s anyone’s match. DDP takes a risk going to the top and gets crotched. Saturn hits a huge superplex and makes the cover 1...2..

Kickout!

Saturn looks annoyed and picks DDP up by his hair, loading him on his shoulders for the Death Valley Driver but when he launches DDP, the champ lands on his feet and hits a Diamond Cutter out of nowhere. DDP makes a loose cover and gets the win.

WINNER BY PINFALL AND STILL WCW UNITED STATES CHAMPION: DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE

In the back Curt Hennig and Rick Rude are with Gene. Hennig promises that tonight is an ending but it’s the end of that fossil Ric Flair. As Gene sends it back to Schiavone and company Hennig and Rude share a handshake.

A hype video airs that leads us to Macho Man Randy Savage vs Bret Hart

<b>RANDY SAVAGE VS BRET HART</b>

This match delivers everything you would assume it would. A fantastic big time fight which sees both men control large swathes of time getting their offense in. When Savage goes to the top for the big elbow Hart plays possum and rolls out of the way. Savage crashes and burns and Hart quickly locks in the Sharpshooter. Savage fights with everything he has to reach the ropes but he taps just inches short of them.

WINNER BY SUBMISSION: BRET HART

After the loss, Elizabeth comes down the aisle but stops and looks at Savage with disgust and then turns around and walks away from the Macho Man while he shouts where are you going.

A final highlight video of the entire Ric Flair - Curt Hennig saga airs. It shows us Curt’s arrival in WCW, Flair recruiting him, Arn offering his spot in the Horsemen, Hennig’s betrayal at Fall Brawl and everything that has happened since. We then see the Steel Cage lower as our main event is next.

STEEL CAGE MATCH

<b>RIC FLAIR VS CURT HENNIG</b>

The cage comes into play early and often as both men use it to their advantage and both end up bleeding. Flair gets the upper hand and lays into Hennig who gives it right back. The match continues as such until Hennig is in firm control and he’s taunting Flair. Arn Anderson comes down to ringside encouraging his friend and Hennig taunts him too. Hennig allows himself to be distracted for just a moment with Anderson and Flair rams him face first into the cage. Hennig is down and dazed and thats when Anderson hands two pairs of handcuffs through the fencing. Flair handcuffs Hennig to the bottom rope by each wrist and locks in the figure four. Hennig has nowhere to go and can’t get out of it. Finally he submits when he can’t take anymore.

WINNER BY SUBMISSION: RIC FLAIR

Ric Flair def Curt Hennig in the Steel Cage when Arn Anderson slips in cuffs, Hennig is cuffed to the ropes and is forced to submit after being put in the figure four

Flair, exhausted and worn, exits the cage and immediately gets a hug from his best friend. Arn raises Ric’s arm in the air as the announcers are overjoyed at the result. Schiavone tells us to tune into Nitro Monday night for all the aftermath!

September 26, 2020

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WCW/nWo SOULED OUT IS NEXT - LIVE ON PAY PER VIEW

September 24, 2020

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WCW and nWo Presents: Snickers Souled Out is <strong>THIS SATURDAY</strong> from The Crown Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. Here is the complete card for prediction purposes:</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Main Event: Steel Cage Match</span></strong></p><p>

Curt Hennig vs Nature Boy Ric Flair </p><p> </p><p>

Bret “Hitman” Hart vs Macho Man Randy Savage</p><p> </p><p>

The Giant vs Kevin Nash</p><p> </p><p>

Scott Hall vs Larry Zbyszko</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Raven’s Rules Match for the WCW United States Championship </span></strong></p><p>

Saturn vs Diamond Dallas Page </p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">WCW Cruiserweight Championship</span></strong></p><p>

Chavo Guerrero, Jr. vs WCW Cruiserweight Champion Eddie Guerrero</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">WCW World Tag Team Championship</span></strong></p><p>

Vicious & Delicious vs WCW World Tag Team Champions The Steiner Brothers</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Raven’s Rules Grudge Tag Team Match</strong></span></p><p>

Riggs & Sick Boy of Raven’s Nest vs Chris Benoit & Steve “Mongo” McMichael</p></div><p></p><p></p>

September 21, 2020

WCW Monday Nitro January Week 3, 1998 - Episode #122– Under Seige

WCW Monday Nitro opens in chaos. Ultimo Dragon is seen being loaded into an ambulance clearly the victim of another backstage attack. Wrestlers and staff are speculating and looking around. And the camera catches Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Macho Man Randy Savage, Curt Hennig and other members of the nWo grouped together away from the chaos just watching.

The Steiner Brothers rush over and accuse Nash of this and Big Sexy puts his hands up and says "Hey...not us. But, I like their style." The nWo walks away while the Steiner's and other wrestlers are separated from them.

<div style="color:rgb(26, 26, 26);font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;text-align:center;"><div style="font:44px Roboto;"><b>WCW MONDAY NITRO</b>

Rose Garden Arena

Portland, OK</div>

Skipping the normal video entrance, we go directly into the arena where Tony, Mike and Larry are stunned. They tell us that moments before Nitro went on the air Ultimo Dragon was clearly attacked. Each announcer wonders what is going on. All of them, especially Larry, believes it is from the nWo. Larry promises this Saturday night at Snickers Souled Out to get revenge for Luger and for Ultimo. Tony throws us to our opening match.

<b>CHAVO GUERERRO JR VS EL DANDY</b><span style="font-weight:normal;">

A very competitive match which sees Dandy gain the upper hand and appear to be closing in on a victory when Eddie Guererro arrives on scene.

Eddie distracts the ref right after sliding the the Cruiserweight title. Chavo grabs it but doesn’t want to use it and El Dandy grabs it too. In a tug of war Chavo lets go and the belt blasts Dandy in the head. Chavo is unsure but Eddie yells at him to cover and Chavo does for the 3 count.

WINNER BY PINFALL: CHAVO GUERERRO JR

Chavo glares at his Uncle who walks away with a smirk after reminding Chavo that La Familia takes care of each other as the Nitro girls take us to the commercial break

When Nitro returns from commercial break Mean Gene is with WCW Executive Committee Chairman James J Dillon and both men are still shaken up from the backstage assault. Gene points out the nWo was nearby and JJ says we all know who is behind this. It's their modus operandi. But this Saturday WCW will begin to rectify that because Eric Bischoff is not around to run interference this time. This Saturday at Snickers Souled Out there is going to be law and order! WCW is instituting a policy for this pay per view. In every match this Saturday that involves a member of the New World Order, the rest of that group is banned from ringside. If any member of the nWo comes out even for a peek, not only will that nWo member be immediately disqualified by the referee, the person coming out will be indefinitely suspended. Oh, and Nash? In case you think you can have someone betray WCW - this edict applies to that person as well. For the first time ever, the nWo will rise or fall on their own this Saturday. Mean Gene celebrates the level playing field as we go to our next match.

<b>LORD STEVEN REGAL © W/DAVE TAYLOR VS HUGH MORRUS</b>

Regal’s disdain for his opponent, the audience, pretty much everyone except Taylor is obvious. Morrus uses his strength advantage early on but Regal is savvy and uses every trick in his book to take the advantage and hold it. He repeatedly rams Morrus’ shoulder into the ring post through the turnbuckles and focuses on the arm which eventually leads to the Regal Stretch which gets the win.

WINNER BY SUBMISSION AND STILL WCW TELEVISION CHAMPION: LORD STEVEN REGAL

The two Brits leave the ring, Regal says to the camera as he’s walking away that it is time for this title to matter again

A match graphic airs. When we come back just five days from their World Tag Team Title match at Snickers Souled Out, Rick Steiner will take on Scott Norton live on Nitro.

Nitro returns to an nWo paid announcement and its Macho Man Randy Savage sitting on a throne while a video of his successes in the nWo is projected behind him. Macho Man says that while Bret Hart was playing with kids, the Macho Man and Miss Elizabeth were here in the Kingdom of the Madness reinventing the game. Savage promises that Hart’s cup of coffee with the big time will go away this Saturday. And that the real hitman of professional wrestling will reign on his throne forever more. Oooooh yeaaahhhh,

<b>RICK STEINER VS SCOTT NORTON </b>

These are two tough SOBs and the match is stiff and not exactly a technical masterpiece but for what is tries to accomplish the crowd loves the hard hitting. Half way through Buff runs down to the ring followed closely by Scott Steiner.

The referee slides out of the ring and cuts off Scott, telling him to leave ringside. Behind the referee’s back Buff has climbed to the top and when Rick turns around Buff hits the Blockbuster. Norton makes the cover and when the referee turns around and sees he goes back in the ring and makes the three count.

WINNER BY PINFALL: SCOTT NORTON

As Scott checks on his brother, Vicious and Delicious bail and promise to be World Tag Team Champs this Saturday.

A Raven promo with Saturn in the streets of Cincinnati plays. They have a message for Diamond Dallas Page and challenge him to come play their game on their terms this Saturday at Souled Out. When DDP puts the US title on the line, it will be Raven’s Rules. Raven says Saturn will break Page’s heart and also promises that Benoit and that goof Mongo will know Raven’s pain. Quote the Raven, Nevermore.

We see World Champion Sting up in the rafters monitoring the arena after the chaos earlier tonight. He could also be doing some scouting for SuperBrawl next month in San Francisco because his challenger for the World Title, Scott Hall of the nWo is in action next on Monday Nitro. Don’t go anywhere.

Pyro and ballywho hits as Hour #2 comes on and Bobby the Brain Heenan takes the announce desk. But, instead of going to the back, Larry Zbyszko grabs a chair and sits right by the desk to await this next match.

<b>SCOTT HALL W/KEVIN NASH VS KENNY KAOS</b>

Kaos doesn’t have a chance in this one as Hall is really on his game and even if he has a misstep, Nash is there to help his buddy out. The match is a relatively short one which ends with an Outsider Edge.

WINNER BY PINFALL: SCOTT HALL

As soon as the match is over, Larry makes a beeline down to the ring and brawls with Hall. The two start fighting in the ring until Nash saves his buddy. They start working over the Living Legend when suddenly the crowd comes alive as The Giant comes down the ring.

Hall and Nash make a show of inviting the big man into the ring, but bail the second he does. Giant and Larry own the ring and challenge The Outsiders to come on and fight them one-on-one but the leaders of the nWo decide to back down and wait for their matches this Saturday at Souled Out.

Mean Gene is with Bret the Hitman Hart in the locker rooms and Hart says he saw Macho Man’s little tirade earlier, but it doesn’t matter. At this stage of his career, all Randy Savage has left is talk. But, talking can’t help him now. This Saturday in Cincinnati, The Excellence of Execution makes his WCW in ring debut and he embarasses the Macho Man with the whole world watching. Count on it.

When Nitro returns the Nitro Girls are in the ring and this time it’s Kimberly who gets the solo spotlight.

<b>CHRIS BENOIT AND STEVE MCMICHAEL VS LODI AND HAMMER</b>

Benoit and McMichael show some of that old Horseman chemistry early on but soon McMichael is trapped and the big man is double teamed but he makes the hot tag to Benoit who comes in and just destroys the two opponents. With Hammer knocked off the apron, Benoit puts Lodi in the crossface which gets a near instant submission.

WINNERS BY SUBMISSION: CHRIS BENOIT AND STEVE MCMICHAEL

The announcers run down the final card for WCW/nWo and Snickers Souled Out from the Sold Out Crown Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio this Saturday Live on Pay Per View and remind us that the law will be laid down on this night and there is to be NO nWo interferences :

Main Event: Steel Cage Match

Curt Hennig vs Nature Boy Ric Flair - if Curt Hennig wins here tonight, this match will be for the United States Title

Bret “Hitman” Hart’s WCW In Ring Debut against Macho Man Randy Savage

The Giant vs Kevin Nash

Scott Hall vs Larry Zbyszko

Raven’s Rules Match

Perry Saturn vs Diamond Dallas Page - if DDP wins tonight, this match will be for the United States Title

WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Chavo Guerrero, Jr. vs WCW Cruiserweight Champion Eddie Guerrero

WCW World Tag Team Championship

Vicious & Delicious vs WCW World Tag Team Champions The Steiner Brothers

Raven’s Rules Grudge Tag Team Match

Riggs & Sick Boy of Raven’s Nest vs Chris Benoit & Steve “Mongo” McMichael

The announcers tell us to not delay and order Souled Out now. And hype our main event, the WCW United States Title as it’s next on Nitro. Don’t you dare go anywhere!

<b>DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE © VS CURT HENNIG W/RICK RUDE </b>

These two put on a great match and Hennig looks like he’s on the verge of becoming the next US champ on several occasions but DDP digs deep and puts Hennig on the defense. DDP wears him out with several clotheslines and a sitdown powerbomb which Hennig barely kicks out of. When Hennig gets to his feet DDP hits the Diamond Cutter and goes for the pin. At the two count, out of the referee’s point of view Rude yanks DDP off of Hennig by pulling his leg.

This is too much for Ric Flair who bolts from the backstage area and slides into the ring raining down right hands to the still dazed Hennig. The referee calls for the belt and declares an obvious disqualification..

WINNER BY DISQUALIFICATION: CURT HENNIG

Rude gets in to pull Flair off and Page retaliates, by pulling Rude away and going for a Diamond Cutter which Rude barely avoids before exiting the ring. Hennig meanwhile has rolled out and headed back up the ramp with Flair hot on his heels.. As Flair catches up to Hennig, he’s suddenly blasted out of nowhere by Vincent.

Diamond Dallas Page runs up the aisle but the rest of the nWo have run out to the arena and a big brawl ensues. Sting is watching but when Curt Hennig slams Ric Flair’s head into the big WCW letters, that is too much and the champion rappels down from the heavens.

Giant and Bret Hart make their way from the back as well and, with Sting swinging away with his bat, WCW fights back. Tony, Bobby and Mike tell us we are out of time and remind us to not miss Souled Out this Saturday while WCW and the nWo are at war as Nitro goes off the air.

September 20, 2020

If they do and they work out, I'll bring them back!

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September 17, 2020

September 15, 2020

WCW Monday Nitro Jan Week 2, 98 - Episode #121–The nWo Unraveling?

A video plays recapping last week’s happenings with the nWo. From their melancholy arrival to the end which saw Hollywood Hogan storm out, telling Eric Bischoff “...they failed me last night and they failed me again. They’re worthless. I’m done.” We then see footage of Bischoff pleading with him to reconsider but Hogan gets in the limo. Bischoff jumps in and the limo speeds off into the night

<div style="color:rgb(26, 26, 26);font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;text-align:center;"><div style="font:44px Roboto;"><b>WCW MONDAY NITRO</b>

Jacksonville Coliseum

Jacksonville, FL

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Tony, Larry, and Mike welcome us to WCW Monday Nitro. The announcers hype up the apparent dissention in the nWo. Will the nWo respond tonight? They also recap that Bret Hart challenged Sting last week for Starrcade next December, but also received a challenge of his own by the Macho Man Randy Savage. Savage will be in the main event tonight when he takes on Chris Jericho. Will Bret accept the challenge for Souled Out? A lot to get to tonight on Nitro as Snicker’s Souled Out is only 12 days away, but let’s go to the ring for our opening contest.

<b>ALEX WRIGHT VS DEAN MALENKO</b><span style="font-weight:normal;">

These two actually put on a good match with a high energy pace. Malenko seems to be building to the win when Wright surprises him with a pinpoint standing dropkick. Stunned, Malenko falls victim to a bridged german suplex which gets the three count.

WINNER BY PINFALL: ALEX WRIGHT

Mean Gene is at the Nitro set and does a WCW Hotline promo, he says “please welcome to Jacksonville the Hitman Bret Hart”. Bret comes out to a thundering applause and says that the reason that he challenged Sting last week was for an epic match and to test his skills, but then someone challenged the Hitman. And that is Macho Man Randy Savage. Apparently Savage wants an epic match of his own. Well, the Hitman cannot think of a better way to make his WCW in ring debut than at Snickers Souled Out. And he can think of no one better to excellently execute for the first time than Randy Savage. So, Macho Man? If you want to Snap Into the Excellence of Execution, consider your challenge accepted. See you at Souled Out.

Coming back from commercial we see the sexy Nitro Girls in the ring doing a routine. They leave the ring a few moments later to the crowd’s cheers.

<b>CHRIS BENOIT VS DAVE TAYLOR</b>

Benoit takes an early beating from the very sound and mean spirited Brit but the Crippler fights back and lights up Taylor with stiff chops and chops him down to size. Benoit hits the diving headbutt off the top but instead of a pin he puts Taylor in the Crippler Crossface which gets the tap out.

WINNER BY SUBMISSION: CHRIS BENOIT

Benoit barely has a moment to celebrate his win when he’s swarmed by the Nest. Raven watches from the crowd enjoying the attack. The crowd roars suddenly when Mongo runs down.

McMichael and Benoit clean house and the Nest flees into the crowd. Mongo and Benoit share a quick hug as the crowd cheers.

Snickers presents WCW/nWo Souled Out commercial as we come back from break. Souled Out is 12 days away, Saturday Week 3, January 1998 from the Sold Out Crown Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio and is live only on pay per view.

NON TITLE MATCH

<b>THE STEINER BROTHERS VS MORTIS AND WRATH W/JAMES VANDENBERG</b>

Announcers tell us that at Snickers Souled Out, the Steiner Brothers will defend their WCW Tag Team Titles against Vicious and Delicious. The Steiners handle their opponents pretty easily. The finish of the match shows Buff and Scott Norton coming out to ringside as Scotty lifts Mortis up onto his shoulders and points at Buff and Norton when Rick sails off for the bulldog. Scotty stands guard but the nWo members don’t make a move.

WINNERS BY PINFALL: THE STEINER BROTHERS

Vicious and Delicious tease going to the ring but back off saying they will see the Steiners in twelve days.

We go back to the announce booth where they are about to do the handover to hour two when there is a commotion in the crowd. Scott Hall has made his way down through the crowd and hops the barricade near the announce booth.

Larry takes off his headset as Tony and Mike plead with Larry to leave it until Souled Out. When Scott approaches Larry meets Hall with punches and the fight is on. They brawl up toward the barricade as WCW officials and officers rush to try break the fight up. The fight between Hall and Zbyszko continues as Tony tells the producer to go to commercial and bring us back for hour two.

Hour two kicks off with officials finally separating Larry and Hall and dragging Larry away while he shouts “I’ll kill you”. nWo music suddenly sounds as Kevin Nash comes out to the stage followed by the entire nWo minus Hollywood Hogan.

Hall joins his buddy and they do the Wolfpac sign as they make their way down to the ring. Nash grabs the microphone and says that the reason he was not able to fight The Giant at Starrcade is because Kevin spent the night before Starrcade and the day of Starrcade in a hospital. All is good with Big Sexy, but it forced Nash to miss his match with Giant. Oh, and Giant? That match is still on, we’re just going to do it in Dayton at Souled Out.

Nash says he got home from the hospital last Monday and turns on Nitro and what does he see? Hogan throwing a bitch fit and claiming the nWo let Hogan down. Nash calls Bischoff over and says I want you to tell something directly to Hogan. The nWo is not Hulk Hogan. It never was. The nWo is me, Scott and kid who will be back very soon by the way. That is the foundation of this group. It was us up in New York dying to get out of that cesspool to come down here and try to right this industry. And then you and Hogan decided to hop on board and suddenly it was all about Hulk Hogan. Well, that ends now.

The nWo was never Hogan’s, it was never yours Bischoff and it never will be. We used you and now we don’t need you. Go fly down to Tampa and tell “Hollywood” that he is no longer needed in the nWo – and that goes double for you Eric. Bischoff tries to talk him out of it but Savage throws Bischoff out of the ring. Bischoff walks away looking dejected.

Nash turns and faces the remainder of the group and says that since someone needs to be a “leader”, Big Sexy will get the job done. And that means he and Scott and Syxxx Pace when he returns, are going to remake the nWo in their image. In the image of the Wolfpac. And everyone here in this ring has to prove their worth now. The nWo is going to thin the herd and the best way to do that is a little test at Souled Out. Whomever loses their matches in 12 days is out of the nWo. We’re going to refocus, rebuild and then make WCW pay because one way or the other the “good ol’ boy network” in this business is going to die. Nash throws his fists in the air while everyone else seems to be surprised.

A graphic tells us that Eddie Guerrero defends the Cruiserweight Championship when Monday Nitro returns from Jacksonville.

Coming back from commercial we see the Nitro Girls on the stage. This time Sharmell is focused on with a solo dance routine.

Tony, Mike and Bobby officially welcome us to hour two and talk about the firing of Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff from the New World Order. They take us to footage “during the commercial break” where Nash walks up the aisle with everyone following behind him.

Scott stops Nash just before they go backstage at the set and the camera catches him saying “Big Kev, if everyone in the nWo has to win their matches at Souled Out...that includes you.” Nash looks taken back but shrugs and high fives Hall and they walk to the back.

<b>EDDIE GUERERRO © VS SUPER CALO</b>

Eddie is in rare form in this one and completely dominates the match. Calo barely gets in any offense in, though he does botch a hurricanrana almost dropping Guererro on his head. After that the match is quickly wrapped up with a frogsplash from Guererro to retain his title.

WINNER BY PINFALL AND STILL WCW CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPION: EDDIE GUERERRO

After the match Mean Gene catches Eddie in the aisle and asks him why he interfered last week to allow his nephew to win the match and become the #1 contender for the Cruiserweight title at Souled Out. Eddie says he was just looking out for La Famila, congratulates his little nephew for the breakthrough opportunity and reminds Chavo that family protects family and to remember that at Souled Out. Eddie smirks and walks off.

A video of Raven shown walking in the alley near the Jacksonville Coliseum airs. Raven says that Benoit and Mongo may have ran his nest out of Nitro, but Dayton will be their new home. Raven challenges Chris Benoit & Mongo to pass the test and face Kidman & Riggs and Raven then turns his attention to Diamond Dallas Page and says that Raven’s assassin is Saturn and at Souled Out, Saturn’s job is to bring the Nest its treasured gold. Souled Out may be all about WCW and the nWo but it is the Nest that will reap the souls of Benoit, Mongo and Page and feast on their anguish.Quote the Raven...Nevermore.

Mean Gene is with Curt Hennig at the Nitro set as we return from commercial break and asks Hennig about the ultimatum that Nash put out there. Hennig says he does not care about the ultimatum because he is not worried about losing. Ric Flair was a dinosaur ten years ago and now he is just a broken, sad, pathetic old man hanging onto the glory days. At Souled Out inside a Steel Cage, Hennig ends the legacy of Ric Flair and then he helps the nWo take out WCW. Now watch this clinic I am about to show. Hennig walks down to the ring to meet Ultimo Dragon

<b>CURT HENNIG VS ULTIMO DRAGON</b>

True to his promise this is a terrific showcase of the skills of Hennig who is able to ground Dragon from his aerial prowess and after a good back and forth match, Hennig shows a masterclass of technical holds before nailing the HennigPlex for the 3 count.

WINNER BY PINFALL: CURT HENNIG

Hennig starts slapping Ultimo Dragon when Ric Flair bursts down the aisle like he was shot out of a cannon. Hennig doesn’t see him as Flair blasts Curt from behind. Naitch goes for Hennig’s eye but Curt is able to drag to the ropes and drag himself out of the ring.

As Hennig runs back up the aisle with Flair giving chase as Nitro goes to commercial with a graphic that Macho Man vs Chris Jericho is our featured contest on Nitro and it is next.

Nitro returns with a special look at WCW World Heavyweight Champion Sting whose first title defense is scheduled to be at SuperBrawl VIII from the Cow Palace in San Francisco next month. The video focuses on Sting as the silent protector and when it ends, we see search the rafters to see if Sting is there but the champ doesn’t appear to be around.

<b>RANDY SAVAGE W/ELIZABETH VS CHRIS JERICHO </b>

This is an excellent match with both men showing what they can do and even at his age Savage is firing on all cylinders. Jericho goes for a Lionsault but Savage brings the knees up. He then hits some of his usual moves and ends the match with the big elbow off the top.

WINNER BY PINFALL: RANDY SAVAGE

After the bell, the Macho Man goes bezerk and isn’t done with Jericho. He gets on a mic and says “Hitman this is for you” and grabs a ring bell and goes back into the ring and blasts Jericho in the head with it. Savage starts wailing away at Jericho when Bret Hart runs down from the back.

Bret and Savage get into a brawl that ends with Savage bailing from the ring and Bret checking on Jericho.

Tony Schiavone suddenly yells “something is going down in the back” and we cut to a camera racing up the hallway backstage to the parking lot where a commotion of people are crowded around someone. We see a figure down on the ground and people screaming for help. The camera zooms in and we see that it is Lex Luger down face first. It is obvious that someone has beaten the hell out of him. Medical personnel tell him to hold on as an ambulance wails in the distance as Nitro goes off the air.

September 12, 2020

Decided to give the predictions a try. Predict away, folks!

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September 10, 2020

that castrol GTX replay gave me a vietnam flashback, wicked start, by chance are you going to run predictions or no?

Hahaha glad you liked it. I’m trying to stay true to the authentic WCW presentation.

In the past when I ran predictions they would often be left ignored. It you guys want them, I’ll gladly do them though. Thanks everyone for the support!!

September 10, 2020

September 8, 2020

One of the Genaldi 97 Mods and converted to TEW 2020 and fixed the natural errors.

September 8, 2020

Should be good to go. Thanks again!!

September 8, 2020

Oooh thanks for the catch. The images went through several tries. Will be updated ASAP!

September 8, 2020

<p>WCW Monday Nitro - Episode #120 - The Night After</p><p> </p><p>

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<em>As the show begins several long black limousines pull up to the arena and after a moment the members of the New World Order begin trickling out and heading to the building. No one is joking or laughing or even talking. Hollywood Hogan is in the front of the line with a deep scowl on his face as they file in.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<div style="color:rgb(26, 26, 26);font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;text-align:center;"><div style="font:44px Roboto;"><b><span style="color:#FFA500;">WCW MONDAY NITRO</span></b></p><p>

THE GEORGIA DOME</p><p>

ATLANTA, GEORGIA</div></p><p>

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<em> Tony and Mike welcome us to WCW Monday Nitro. Not nWo Nitro and this happened because of this man…</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

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He introduces Larry Zbyszko who comes out to a thunderous applause. The announcers mock Eric Bischoff and the nWo’s failures last night. They confirm that we have a new World Heavyweight Champion in Sting who made Hollywood Hulk Hogan quit in the middle of the ring. We are told that tonight WCW Commissioner Rowdy Roddy Piper will be here to kick off our second hour with a big announcement. But we go to the ring with our first match of 1998 here on Nitro. </em></p><p><em>

</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>NUMBER ONE CONTENDER FOR WCW CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP</strong></p><p>

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<span style="font-size:10px;"><b>CHRIS JERICHO VS JUVENTUD GUERERRA VS REY MYSTERIO JR VS CHAVO GUERERRO JR</b></span><span style="font-weight:normal;"> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The match is fast paced and energetic as all four men show off what they can do in the ring. As Jericho and Mysterio tangle on the outside, it appears that Juventud is primed for a huge victory. He climbs to the top rope with Chavo prone in the middle of the ring but suddenly someone comes running down the aisle.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

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WCW Cruiserweight Champion Eddie Guererro shoves Guererra off the top and he crashes in the ring. The referee doesn’t see it because he’s busy with Mysterio and Jericho. Chavo, who hasn’t seen any of this transpire, gets to his feet and seeing Juventud down, he himself climbs to the top and comes off with a frogsplash. The referee turns in time to see this and counts to three.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

WINNER BY PINFALL AND NEW NUMBER ONE CONTENDER: CHAVO GUERERRO JR</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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<em>We’re shown the Castrol GTX Replay which clearly shows Eddie Guererro’s interference in the match and then how Chavo sealed the deal.</em></p><p> </p><p>

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<em>Mean Gene brings us back from the commercial break with an interview with The Nature Boy Ric Flair in the ring. Flair says that the nWo tried to take him out and tried to keep him from finishing things with Curt Hennig but WCW has assured Flair that he will be cleared to wrestle in nineteen days at Souled Out. Flair thanks Diamond Dallas Page for stepping in last night at Starrcade and he congratulates DDP for winning the United States Heavyweight Championship last night. Flair congratulates Sting for winning the World Title last night. But, Starrcade has come and gone and now The Nature Boy, WOOOOO, will get a piece of Hennig’s ass! At Souled Out, Curt Hennig will walk that aisle and face the greatest wrestler alive, Ric Flair, and he will do it inside the steel cage. Wooooo!</em></p><p> </p><p>

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<em>We’re shown a small hype video for Goldberg. Will the streak continue? The Man who beat Mongo last night will be in action when Nitro returns!</em></p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:10px;"><b>GOLDBERG VS BOBBY DUNCUM JR</b></span></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>As soon as the bell rings Duncum charges Goldberg but gets a kick straight in the chest for his trouble. It is speculated something happened during the kick because Goldberg visibly reacted for a second when he took a step and hopped a little. He plows through it however and hits a running clothesline followed by a spear and then the Jackhammer for a convincing victory.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

WINNER BY PINFALL: GOLDBERG</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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<em>We go to some still photos and voice over from Starrcade last night where Diamond Dallas Page won the United States Heavyweight Title. When we come back, the new champ is in action live on Nitro!</em></p><p> </p><p>

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<em>In a promotional video for WCW Saturday Night promo we learn that Steven Regal will challenge Disco Inferno for the TV Title this week.</em></p><p> </p><p>

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<strong>Wright puts up a hell of a fight against Page who has to work for everything he gets in the match. Wright begins to put some momentum together near the end of the match and Page looks a little winded but with the Champion at his feet Wright thinks it’s a good time to start dancing. When he turns his back he doesn’t see Page get up and by the time the champion spins him around and hits the Diamond Cutter it’s all too late.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

WINNER BY PINFALL AND STILL WCW UNITED STATES CHAMPION: DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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<em>Just before the 9pm hour, Tony tells us to call our friends because Rowdy Roddy Piper returns to Nitro when we come back!</em></p><p> </p><p>

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<em>Bobby Heenan joins the broadcast booth as the pyro begins again before we hear the sound of bagpipes.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

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[Piper comes down to meet Mean Gene in the ring. Piper announces two things. First, he thanks the fans for being here tonight - 30,000 strong - and says that they will get to come back here one more time in 1998. And that will be at the end of this year. Because WCW will return home to the Georgia Dome for the 15th Anniversary of the Granddaddy of Them All, Starrcade. It will be week 4 December 1998 and it will come from the Georgia Dome. Tickets will be on sale later this summer. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

The second announcement isn’t even Hot Rod’s, it belongs to someone that Roddy knows very well. His cousin. The man that helped save Nitro last night. The Excellence of Execution, Bret Hart. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

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Bret comes out to a huge ovation and hugs Roddy Piper. Bret says he is happy to be in this great organization. A company that respects wrestling and respects tradition. And by now we all know how Bret came to WCW, but the why is what’s important here tonight. Because the Hitman could have walked away from professional wrestling. The Hitman never needed to come to WCW. But the reason he did is two fold. Two people. Two people that the Hitman has never fought. Hollywood Hulk Hogan and Sting. Bret Hart has beaten everyone there is to beat, but these two men he has never had the opportunity to fight. And Bret cannot walk away until he has Excellently Executed both the Stinger and Hogan. So, Starrcade 98: the 15th Anniversary is from the Georgia Dome at the end of this year, eh? Perfect. Consider this a challenge…..for you, Sting. Last night you beat Hogan. I am giving you one year to get ready. At Starrcade 98 the Excellence of Execution wants Sting. And Hogan? One day, we’re going to settle this as well. But, Stinger? Champ, if you’re the man I think you are...you’ll say yes and in eleven months, we’re gonna dance in this building. Bret and Roddy hug while Gene hypes the hell out of this. Will Sting answer the call? Nitro is coming right back, don’t you dare go away!</em></p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:10px;"><b>VICIOUS AND DELICIOUS W/VINCENT VS HARLEM HEAT</b></span></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>A pretty solid match which sees Stevie Ray isolated in the enemy corner for large parts of the match but when Booker gets the hot tag he cleans house. Things are setting up perfect for a Harlem Heat victory when Stevie blind tags himself in. Booker seems confused and as they argue for a moment Scott Norton blasts Stevie in the back, knocking him into Booker who tumbles out of the ring. Norton whips Stevie towards his corner where Buff is already on the second rope. Buf flies off and hits the blockbuster on Stevie and scores the win.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

WINNERS BY PINFALL: VICIOUS AND DELICIOUS</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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<em>We go to a black and white nWo paid announcement with Scott Hall. He bad mouths Larry Zbyszko and taunts him about the beating that will be coming his way at Souled Out. He ends it with ‘don’t sing it, bring it!’</em></p><p> </p><p>

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<em>A commercial plays hyping the first pay per view of 1998. It’s WCW/nWo Souled Out sponsored by Snickers. It’ll happen live January Week 3 form The Crown in Cincinnati, Ohio.</em></p><p> </p><p>

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<em>Raven and his flock are hanging out in the crowd. When the camera nears he launches into a rambling poetic monologue about how sad life is and how it is filled with pain and soon, Chris Benoit will feel his pain.</em></p><p> </p><p>

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<em>Mean Gene is at the Nitro set on the stage and calls out Eddie Guerrero. Gene asks him why he helped his nephew win earlier tonight. Eddie says that because it’s all about family and at Souled Out, Chavito will do the right thing. Gene asks what that means but Eddie just smiles and says we’ll see.</em></p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:10px;"><b>LEX LUGER VS GREG VALENTINE</b></span></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Even for his age Valentine has some power and strength but it’s nothing compared to Luger who looks to be in great shape. Luger hits all his normal offense, wearing Valentine out before he puts him in the Torture Rack for a quick submission. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

WINNER BY SUBMISSION: LEX LUGER</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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<em>Randy Savage is in the crowd with Elizabeth. He cuts a promo on Bret Hart and says that Hart may want Sting in eleven months, but the Macho Man wants Bret in nineteen days. Randy Savage demands that Bret Hart make his in ring debut at the nWo’s event Souled Out and if he doesn’t, well the Macho Man will just find where that cowardly Canadian is hiding and make him feel the Madness!</em></p><p> </p><p>

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Tony, Mike and Bobby hype what Savage just had to say and tell us to stick around. The main event is next on Nitro!</p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:10px;"><b>The Giant vs Konnan</b></span></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Before the match begins we catch sight of new WCW Champion Sting up in the rafters above the ring. Konnan knows he has to start fast in the match and he does, attacking the Giant’s legs to weaken him but that only lasts for a few moments before the Giant shoves him halfway across the ring. When Konnan runs in to attack again the Giant hits a huge dropkick. From there the big man is firmly in control and hits a monstrous chokeslam for the win.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

WINNER BY PINFALL: THE GIANT</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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<em>No sooner does the bell ring than most of the nWo hits the ring and begins attacking the Giant. Suddenly DDP runs down with a chair and Sting rapels down with his bat. Together they fend off the nWO until the Giant can recover.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

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Hogan and Bischoff come out in the aisle and Hogan stands there watching his people get beat with a disgusted look on his face. He throws his hands up and walks to the back with Bischoff giving chase. As Giant, Sting and Page hold court, the camera follows Hogan. Bischoff is screaming “Hollywood where are you going?”. They go to the parking lot where a limo is waiting. Hogan tells Bischoff “they failed me last night and they failed me again. They’re worthless. I’m done.” Bischoff pleads for him to reconsider, but Hogan gets in the limo. Bischoff jumps in and the limo speeds off into the night as Nitro goes off the air. </em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

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September 7, 2020

Roster - October Week 1, 1998

September 7, 2020

Monday January Week 1, 1998:

Most people would look at my situation as the calendar turned to 1998 and say I shouldn’t have a care in the world. My company, WCW, was on top. I had just lured one of the biggest names in wrestling from my competition after a rather…dubious situation in Montreal. I still had the most exciting and groundbreaking stable in wrestling history although I would be the first to admit it had strayed a little from what made it great. I had just secured television deals that will make WCW an even stronger international property. So what could I complain about?

How about a corporate structure that was against us whether I lost $1 or made a million? A structure that has already cancelled my planned expansion on television. How about a den of weasels who were looking for any reason to bad mouth me and my employees at every board meeting? And don’t even get me started on Dr. Harvey Schiller - the buttoned up ex military who doesn't understand entertainment. From the outside it looked like WCW was on top of the world but I knew that internally we were being set up; so I had to do something or else World Championship Wrestling would become what we all feared: too big to fail.

(Image credit: This image was found due to a Google search. I manipulated the center logo, but the concept was done by someone else.)

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Time for a couple OOC things:

This diary will be a "real time" diary even though I am rebooking WCW from 22 years ago (it's why I chose Labor Day to launch it since Nitro was launched on Labor Day 25 years ago). So what that means is that I will be posting each item on the day that it is happens in game. So, this is the schedule for the diary;

Mondays - Nitro

Thursday's or Fridays - News

Saturday's - WCW Saturday Night (and on some occasions ppv's)

One Sunday a month or so - ppv's

Also, two other things to note. I retconned the finish to Starrcade 1997 and did what the real WCW should've done and had Sting beat Hogan clean. That was done for a storyline that will begin tonight on Nitro. The second thing is that, due to the Ryland calendar, I retconned the night after Starrcade Nitro from Baltimore and instead am saying that tonight's show on Jan Week 1 from the Georgia Dome is the immediate aftermath of Nitro.

I hope you enjoy this diary, please let me know if there is anything I can do differently. And see everyone this evening for Nitro!

August 8, 2020

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<div style="color:rgb(26, 26, 26);font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;text-align:center;"><div style="font:44px Roboto;"><b>WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING</b></div></p><p>

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<em>Tony Schiavone and David Crockett welcome us to the show and hype this week’s show. We’ll see Gino and Sam Houston teaming up for the first time, the most controversial man in wrestling Roddy Piper, the Rock and Roll Express and in our main event the American Dream Dusty Rhodes in action!</em></p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:10px;"><b>Gino Hernandez and Sam Houston vs Reckless Youth </b></span><span style="font-weight:normal;"> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Hernandez and Houston get a lot of cheers from the young ladies in the audience but those cheers turn to surprised shrieks as Ole and Arn Anderson attack them from behind just before they enter the ring. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

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Arn sends Houston into the ring post face first and though Hernandez tries to fight Ole, as soon as Arn joins in he’s sent into the post as well. With both heroes down, the Andersons stomp away before smiling and walking off. Meanwhile Reckless Youth watches, cheering on the Andersons but then arguing with the referee when he declares the match void instead of beginning a count out.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

No Contest:</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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The Andersons come over to the interview area and are quite happy with themselves. Ole says that sometimes you just need to send a message so they want this one to be crystal clear. The Andersons will do what they want, when they want, to who they want and if anyone has a problem with it, they’ll end up laying like the two over there. Arn nods in agreement, adding that when you hold the gold you make the rules.</p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:10px;"><b>The Rock and Roll Express vs Steve Lombardi and Jimmy Golden</b></span></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The Rock and Roll Express usually play the victims and make a comeback but in this one Ricky and Robert seem to be laser focused as they are seamless in their tag action and double team maneuvers. When Lombardi falls victim to the double dropkick it’s all over.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Winners by Pinfall: The Rock and Roll Express</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:10px;"><b>Roddy Piper vs Jerry Stubbs</b></span></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The match is all Piper who uses a handful of underhanded and dirty tactics to hold the advantage while he punishes Stubbs. Finally with Stubbs worn down Piper slaps on a sleeper and Stubbs is soon unconscious. When his arm drops a third time the referee calls for the bell.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Winner by Submission: Roddy Piper</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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<em>David Crockett welcomes Piper to the set but Roddy tells him to take a hike. He takes the microphone and speaks directly to the camera. He makes it clear he’s talking to Ricky Steamboat. He asks if Steamboat watched what he just did. Did Steamboat feel the air being cut off? Did he feel dizzy? Because when they finally get together that’s what is going to happen. He ends his promo by wishing Steamboat sweet dreams.</em></p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:10px;"><b>Dusty Rhodes vs Jesse Barr</b></span></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Dusty is in full control and looks like a number one contender ahead of his match with Ric Flair at Starrcade next month. Dusty dances, shucks, and jives his way around the ring to the crowd’s delight before ending it with the Bionic Elbow followed by a big elbow drop.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Winner by Pinfall: Dusty Rhodes</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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<em>Tony Schiavone welcomes Robin Green to the set. He asks her about Terry Taylor and she says she spoke with him a few hours ago. Luckily he wasn’t injured too badly but he did suffer a concussion when Randy Savage attacked him. Schiavone presses her on Savage and why he blamed her. She sighs, looking conflicted, and says she has a long history with both Taylor and Savage and she had hoped everyone had put the past where it belongs but obviously that isn’t the case. She closes the interview by pleading with Savage to leave her alone. She looks like she’ll cry as Schiavone ends the show. </em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

August 2, 2020

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Bob Caudle and Buddy Colt welcome us to the show. They hype that we’ll see Ron Bass, Gino Hernandez, The Fantastics and Terry Gordy in action along with a special message from former muti time NWA Champion Harley Race.

<b>RON BASS W/JAMES J. DILLON VS OWEN HART</b><span style="font-weight:normal;">

Hart puts up a good fight but Bass isn’t in jeopardy in this one. He controls the match and ends it after hitting the Texas Gourdbster.

WINNER BY PINFALL: RON BASS

Larry Zybysko is in the studio with Caudle and Colt. He looks around saying he has fond memories of his last visit when he laid out the paper champion Magnum T.A., who is still ducking him. Caudle points out Magnum’s recent battle with Sgt Slaughter which Zybyszko quickly dismisses as nothing compared to what he could do to the champion if he was ever given the chance. The hosts try to get a word in edgewise but Larry cuts them off a final time and tells them he’ll do the rest of his talking in the ring.

<b>THE FANTASTICS VS JIMMY GOLDEN AND DENNIS STAMP</b>

Bobby Fulton is slightly slowed by a nagging injury but it doesn’t stop the Fantastics from putting on a clinic of tag team wrestling. Golden tries to take the momentum for his team but it quickly fails and when the Fantastics hit a rocket launcher its all over.

WINNERS BY PINFALL: THE FANTASTICS

<b>GINO HERNANDEZ VS BOB ROOP</b>

Hernandez is in trouble in the early moments as Roop attacks him before the bell but Roop cannot put Hernandez away. As the crowd cheers for a comeback Gino fights back and puts Roop on the defense, eventually hitting the Deposit for the win.

WINNER BY PINFALL: GINO HERNANDEZ

A vignette is shown with former NWA World Champion Harley Race. He says that Eddie Graham was one of the finest men he’s ever known and it is his pleasure to announce he will be taking part in the Eddie Graham memorial battle royal at Starrcade.

<b>TERRY GORDY VS TIM HORNER</b>

Gordy is in control from beginning to end and shows off both his power and some agility with a great standing dropkick. When he’s done toying with Horner he puts him down with an Oriental Spike.

WINNER BY PINFALL: TERRY GORDY

Caudle and Colt say that to close tonight’s show they’re presenting a new segment here on World Wide Wrestling. Welcome to….Hot Rod’s.

July 26, 2020

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<em>Bob Caudle and Buddy Colt welcome us to the show. They hype that we’ll see the Midnight Express, Dr. Death Steve Williams, and Sam Houston in action along with the big title match. Magnum T.A. defends the NWA United States Championship against Sgt Slaughter!</em></p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:10px;"><b>STEVE WILLIAMS VS BRAD ARMSTRONG</b></span><span style="font-weight:normal;"> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Armstrong is no slouch when it comes to being an athlete but Williams is in an entirely different category. Armstrong tries to start off aggressively but Williams just swats away anything thrown at him and uses his brute power to not only take the match over but dominate it. Armstrong falls victim to the Ura nage and Williams pins him easily.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

WINNER BY PINFALL: STEVE WILLIAMS</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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<em>Gordon Solie is back and he’s joined by the former NWA Television Champion Tully Blanchard and his Executive Director Bobby Heenan. Heenan makes it clear that he’ll be doing the talking because Blanchard still has his jaw wired shut thanks to Dusty Rhodes. Solie asks about the cage match which saw Ricky Steamboat become the new Television Champion and Heenan goes off on a tangent about how nobody was being fair to them. They were cheated and the NWA ignores them but one way or the other, Dusty Rhodes is going to pay for what he’s done, if it’s the last thing they do. As Heenan rants, Blanchard sits there wearing sunglasses, his face emotionless. Solie thanks them for their time but Heenan isn’t done. That doesn’t stop the segment from cutting him off mid sentence.</em></p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:10px;"><b>SAM HOUSTON VS DOUG SOMERS</b></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Somers controls the early going as a veteran usually does but Houston picks up the pace and soon Somers can’t keep up with his energy. Houston hits a series of dropkicks and arm drags and when Somers looks shaky on his feet, Houston hits the running bulldog for the win.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

WINNER BY PINFALL: SAM HOUSTON</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:10px;"><b>THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS W/JIM CORNETTE VS THE MULKEYS</b></span></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The Midnight Express is slick in this match with perpetual quick tags and double teams. The Mulkeys have no answer for them and even less offense. The end comes via an Alabama Jam from the top rope by Bobby Eaton.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

WINNERS BY PINFALL: THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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<em>Cornette and his men aren’t done. They pick up Bill Mulkey and toss him from the ring. Cornette gets into the ring and winds up his tennis racket like he’s playing baseball. Eaton and Condrey whip Randy Mulkey towards Cornette who connects with the racket to the head. All three men celebrate as they leave the ring.</em></p><p> </p><p>

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<strong>A tremendous championship match which goes back and forth for nearly fifteen minutes. Slaughter begins to pull away in the match using his size to punish Magnum but the champion won’t give in. It looks like we’ll have a new United States Champion when Slaughter hooks in his famed Cobra Clutch but Magnum uses his ring awareness and pushes off the turnbuckles, sending him and Slaughter to the mat. Slaughter is still holding on but Magnum rolls over and uses the momentum to pin the challenger.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

WINNER BY PINFALL AND STILL NWA UNITED STATES CHAMPION: MAGNUM T.A.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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<em>Caudle and Colt are about to say goodbye when the Koloffs storm onto the set. Ivan is angry that Nikita has yet to get a title shot of any kind. Nikita just stands looking stern with the USSR flag over his shoulder. Caudle tries to say they have nothing to do with title opportunities but Ivan is having none of it. He says they demand opportunities or they will make everyone pay! Colt nervously reminds us to tune in next week for more World Wide Wrestling.</em></p><p> </p><p>

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