WCW: The Quest For The Lost Glory

crackerjack · October 27, 2017

Dug BATB. Surprised to see the Steiners go over honestly. Thought that this may have been a sneaky way to get the NBT more over. But, any time Scotty goes over, I'm cool.

I kinda like the weekly predictions honestly. I'd keep em.

Henderson · October 28, 2017

Good show and it's a bummer that Booker and Jarrett have bad chemistry. I wonder if that's going to alter your plans on where to go with the two of them. I was sad that Booker didn't walk away with the gold. I'm just not a huge Jarrett fan and think Booker would be much better to build the resurgence of WCW around. I'm still waiting for Sting to show back up, but Macho was a great one to put in his place. I wouldn't entirely be sad to see Macho have one last world title run (and a good run, rather than his 24 hour reigns) and dethrone Jarrett.

I like the weekly predictions but if it's too much to keep track of, I'd be fine with just PPV predictions.

Beejus · October 28, 2017

It looks like we are getting some faces lined up to push after Jarrett, and that's great. Can't wait to see Macho get his shot! He really was quite the surprise, and while I'm not really thinking he's going to take the title home from Jarrett, it'll definitely be an interesting feud when it happens.

Another surprise though was Storm taking the US title. I'm not saying I don't like it, just that I didn't think it would be jumping off of Rey so quickly. Kanyon and Stacy are a solid pairing, I have continued finding something for Stacy to do in my game other than be a pre-show hype segment (she has thrown a lot of t-shirts to a lot of crowds ), so I applaud you and TFC for finding a place for her.

TheBigBad1013 · November 2, 2017

Okay, so I have decided to continue with the weekly predictions for Nitro, though the next Nitro will go up without predictions just to get this thing moving at a decent pace again. The prediction prize has yet to be sent out as well, but that too is coming up.

And thanks for the comments. It looks like Bash at the Beach went down pretty well, which I'm glad to hear.

As for Macho, he was one of the guys I didn't get to do anything with in my last Quest because he ended up dying a few days or weeks into the game, so I really wanted to bring him in for this one and give him a proper final run. I always thought his amazing career deserved a more fitting conclusion than for him to just kind of fade out the way he did in real life.

And finally, the next Nitro will be posted either later today or tomorrow.

TheBigBad1013 · November 6, 2017

Week 2, July, 2001

Live from Hamilton Field House in Edmond, Oklahoma

Attendance: 3.000 (sellout)

Monday Nitro kicks off with "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash, Diamond Dallas Page and "Macho Man" Randy Savage coming down to the ring to nothing but cheers from the crowd. The returning "Macho Man" Randy Savage is the first to speak and he talks about his return last night at Bash at the Beach and how about great it feels to be back in WCW, ooohhh yeah! But Savage also says that they aren't just out here to soak up the cheers from the fans--they've got a few points to make. Savage hands the mic to DDP who doesn't waste any time in calling out Eric Bischoff because it's high time that DDP is next in line for a shot at the World Title! Page then hands the mic off to "Big Sexy", and Nash also calls out Bischoff, saying that it just so happens that he's got some business with the boss as well. The trio then wait in the ring for Bischoff to make his appeance...

Which he eventually does. Bischoff says that as far as DDP is concerned, he'll consider his words IF he is able to survive a No Holds Barred match later tonight against Mike Awesome! Nash then interrupts the boss and says that since Bischoff is handing out title shots, how about him and Mach get a shot at the Tag Team Titles? But before Bischoff can answer...(B+)

...out from the back comes Booker T! Booker looks none too happy after he was screwed out of the World Title last night and he makes it clear to Bischoff that he's not done with that chump Jeff Jarrett. Bischoff says that he begs to differ because Booker had his shot, he blew it, and now he goes back to the end of the line. But since Booker is so eager for a fight, he can get to the ring right now and Bischoff will provide him with one! The question regarding the Tag Team Title that shot Nash wanted remains up in the air, but we have a huge main event set up for tonight and Booker T is in action next to kick off Monday Nitro! (B+)

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The person Eric Bischoff calls out from the back to face Booker T is the veteran brawler Fit Finlay, and as Tony and Mike are both quick to point out, Finlay is not someone that you want to take lightly. This is a good opening match with some intense, hard-hitting action, and Finlay's physical, punishing style serves him well as he holds his own in this one. Still, the end result is a nice bounce back victory for Booker T after getting robbed last night as he hits the Bookend and secures the pinfall on his veteran opponent.

Booker T defeated Fit Finlay at 9.21 by pinfall with a Bookend (B-)

Eric Bischoff is seen walking through the backstage area when he is approached by "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan. Duggan says that he couldn't help but notice that the Jung Dragons weren't booked last night and they aren't booked tonight either. Bischoff looks like he couldn't care less, but Duggan says that he really believes they could be a great tag team, if only they were given an opportunity and some good ol' fashioned red, white, and blue guidance. Now annoyed, Bischoff says that he'll give them an opportunity--an opportunity to get their asses kicked next week on Nitro when they face the Steiner Brothers! Bischoff then walks off and Duggan looks a bit uneasy at that booking. (C+)

Elsewhere in the back, "Mean" Gene Okerlund with the WCW Cruiserweight Champion, Billy Kidman, and Torrie Wilson, and Gene asks Kidman about his successful title defense last night at Bash at the Beach. Kidman says that he did exactly what he said he was going to try to do; he weathered the storm early on, saw his opportunity, and took advantage.

That is when Disco Inferno walks in and Disco points out that Kidman may have beaten Chavo Guerrero last night, but he didn't beat him. He says that Kidman knows he can't boogie with the Disco Inferno, and if Kidman has the guts to put the title on the line against him, he'll take that title from him. Kidman doesn't back down at all, agreeing to the fight and we have a Cruiserweight Title match set for New Blood Rising, or so Tony Schiavone speculates. (C-)

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Speaking of cruiserweights, our second match of the night sees Chavo Guerrero Jr. taking on Jamie Knoble in one on one action. Chavo looks to be in a foul mood after failing to capture the Cruiserweight Title last night Bash at the Beach and he looks determined to take it out on Knoble here tonight. But Knoble uses Chavo's frustrations against him and nearly picks up a surprise win with a roll-up, but in the end Chavo recovers and hits the Gory Bomb to secure the three count and the win.

Chavo Guerrero Jr. defeated Jamie Knoble at 4.34 by pinfall with a Gory Bomb ©

Following the match we cut to the back where Cash is in his locker room with Big Smooth, and Cash is reveling in the beating that Smooth gave Shane Helms last night at Bash at the Beach...

When "Mean" Gene Okerlund walks in with a camera in tow to confront him. Gene asks how Cash can condone and even applaud that kind of behavior, but Cash just laughts at Gene, asking him what's not to applaud?

But when Shane Helms suddenly bursts through the door, Big Smooth has to earn his pay as he gets between Helms and Cash and brawls with Helms all around the locker room until security arrives to separate them. As security drags Helms out of the locker room, Cash is openly laughing at and mocking Helms as Tony notes that the issues between "Sugar" Shane and Cash are far from over. (D)

We cut elsewhere in the back, more specifically to a darkened room where Crowbar and Daffney are lurking. Crowbar again talks about "his" coming and about how "his" arrival is going to change everything, and about how Dustin Rhodes is just the beginning, the first of many to fall. Crowbar finishes the promo by stating that he is coming...and it is already too late to run. (D+)

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Hugh Morrus has had a hard time building momentum lately, but Tony and Mike spend most of this match talking about how there is a rumor going around right now that Hugh Morrus is looking to re-establish himself here in WCW by forming a tag team, though there is no word yet on who his partner might be. As for the match, this is little more than a squash as Morrus dominates and hits his No Laughing Matter moonsault to pick up an easy win.

Hugh Morrus defeated Chris Harris at 3.15 by pinfall with a No Laughing Matter (C-)

After the match we cut to the back where "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan is with the Jung Dragons and he informs them about their match next week against the Steiner Brothers. The Dragons are less than thrilled about facing the Steiners, and even less thrilled about Duggan getting involved in their business with Kaz telling Duggan that they don't want or need his help. The Dragons' words fall on deaf ears, however, as Duggan responds by telling them that they can do it and that he believes in them. Duggan then asks if the Dragons want to go out get some good ol' american pie as we cut elsewhere. (D)

More specifically, we cut to the ring where the music of the new United States Champion hits and Lance Storm makes his way out from the back and heads to the ring while Tony and Mike discuss how Storm took advantage of the injury he himself had inflicted upon Rey Misterio Jr. in the weeks leading up to Bash at the Beach to ultimately come away with the United States Championship last night. Once in the ring, Storm proclaims himself once again the Canadian Heavyweight Champion and asks that everyone rise to their feet for the playing of the Canadian national anthem. Surprisingly, the anthem plays through to its conclusion, which isn't particularly popular with the fans, and Storm then says that he's not going to wait for Rey Misterio Jr. to get a rematch "down the road"--if Rey wants his rematch then let him come down here and claim it! Tony and Mike both note that Storm knows well that Rey is injured and that he is not even here tonight...

...but Konnan is and he makes his way out from the back and stands at the top of the entrance ramp. Konnan says that he's not gonna stand by listen to Storm mocking his friend. And with that Konnan drops the mic, then charges the ring, but Storm bails out and escapes up the ramp, suddenly not so cocky any longer, as Tony Schiavone notes. Mike Tenay adds that Konnan seems to have set his sights on Lance Storm and that he's not likely to back down until he gets Storm in the ring again. ©

The WCW Tag Team Champions make their way out from the back and as they head toward the ring, Tony informs us that Totally Buff are scheduled to defend their WCW Tag Team Titles right here tonight on Nitro against The Mamalukes. But Luger and Bagwell apparently want to cut a promo first as they call for a mic, and Buff says that what happened last night was nothing more than a fluke and they'll prove it tonight by getting the greatest tag team in the business today back on track with a win. Luger says that everyone in the building want to either be them or be with them, and when they look in the mirror it's not hard to see why. Buff then calls their challengers down so they can take care of business and get to the partying! (C+)

WCW Tag Team Championships

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The Mamalukes have been on quite a roll lately and they get rewarded for it tonight by getting a shot at the WCW Tag Team Championships. Mike Tenay notes that this is the biggest match the Mamalukes have had in a while, no disrespect to any of the other teams they have faced, and that if they reclaim the titles tonight it would be quite the blow to the Chosen Ones. Unfortunately for the Mamalukes, that doesn't happen here tonight. Vito and The Bull put up a good fight, giving the Champions a run for their money, but in the end the Champions retain as Buff Bagwell hits the Buff Blockbuster on Big Vito and secures the pinfall victory.

Totally Buff defeated The Mamalukes at 9.58 by pinfall when Buff Bagwell pinned Big Vito following a Buff Blockbuster. Totally Buff retain the WCW Tag Team Championships ©

Totally Buff have successfully retained the Tag Team Titles but instead of their music it's the Wolfpac music that hits, bringing "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash and "Macho Man" Randy Savage out from the back. Luger and Bagwell grab their titles, circle around the ring, and leave as Nash and Savage enter the ring. Nash gets on the mic and says that since they couldn't get an answer earlier, they decided to come out here and make the challenge again; Totally Buff vs. "Big Sexy" and the "Macho Man" at New Blood Rising for the WCW Tag Team Titles! Savage gets on the mic next and says that Luger and Bagwell are supposed to be the champions, but all he sees when he looks at them are a couple of cowards running away from a fight! Totally Buff disappear into the back, leaving Nash and Savage standing in the ring, their challenge once again unanswered. (A)

Mike Sanders, Shawn Stasiak and Mark Jindrak come down to the ring and Sanders does the talking as he brings up what happened last night when Palumbo and O'Haire walked out on their match against the Steiner Brothers, causing Jindrak and Stasiak to lose the match. Sanders then calls out O'Haire and Palumbo, saying that he wants to do this face to face...

O'Haire and Palumbo make their way out from the back and join the rest of the former Thrillers in the ring. Sanders says that he's had enough of their indecision, so he's got a challenge for them. O'Haire and Palumbo vs. Stasiak and Jindrak at New Blood Rising and WHEN Jindrak and Stasiak win, O'Haire and Palumbo have to join them in reuniting the Thrillers. O'Haire and Palumbo do not get to reply, however, as...

Eric Bischoff surprisingly comes out from the back and he does not look like a happy man after what happened last night at Bash at the Beach. Bischoff enters the ring, gets on the mic, and says that the two teams will indeed face off at New Blood Rising, but the stakes are going to be a lot higher; the winners of the match get to remain on the roster, while the losers are suspended indefinitely! With that bombshell dropped, Bischoff tells them to get the hell out of his ring because he's got business to take care of. (C-)

As the former Thrillers leave the ring and head backstage, Eric Bischoff remains in the ring and he calls out...Scott Steiner?!? Bischoff asks for Scott to please come down to the ring because he wants to settle things between them once and for all.

Both Steiners come out from the back, along with Midajah, and Bischoff looks more than a little uneasy with no backup around him. Bischoff tells Scott that he doesn't want to fight him anymore, so he's here to make him an offer. Bischoff says that after New Blood Rising, Fall Brawl is coming up and with it, War Games. Bischoff says that a World Title shot will be on the line at War Games, and in an effort to make peace between them, he's willing to offer Scott a chance to become captain of one of the teams in the War Games match. Scott looks like he might just beat the hell out of Bischoff, but he instead accepts the offer, with Bischoff saying that if Scott can beat his opponent at New Blood Rising, he'll captain one of the War Games teams and get to pick his own team. Scott wants to know who he's facing, and Bischoff says that he'll get back to him on that. But Scott then says that it doesn't matter who he faces because he's "The Genetic Freak", he's got the largest arms in the world, and whoever is stupid enough to step into the ring with him at New Blood Rising will be ripped in half! Tony Schiavone brings the segment to its conclusion by noting that it appears that Eric Bischoff has successfully established a truce between himself and "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner. (A)

w/vs.

Prior to this one Tony reminds everyone that our main event is still to come as Diamond Dallas Page will face off against Mike Awesome in a No Holds Barred match, but for now "The Cat" is in action against Hell Raiser, who returns to action tonight. Tony notes that "The Cat" had a bad night last night at Bash at the Beach and, indeed, "The Cat" is in no mood to joke around tonight as he takes the fight straight to Hell Raiser, picking up the win just north of the five minute mark after hitting the Feliner.

"The Cat" defeated Hell Raiser at 5.03 by pinfall with the Feliner (D)

Having taken care of business in his match, "The Cat" gets on the mic and he calls out Chris Kanyon, telling Kanyon to come down to the ring and get the whuppin' he earned himself last night! After a bit of a wait...

Stacy Keibler comes out from the back and she informs "The Cat" that, unfortunately, her client is unavailable tonight, but if he has a message for him she'd be happy to pass it along. This is, of course, just a ruse meant to distract "The Cat" while...

Kanyon sneaks into the ring behind him and attacks! For the second night in a row, Kanyon ambushes "The Cat" and finishes the assault off with a Kanyon Kutter! Kanyon then leaves the ring and joins Stacy at the top of the ramp, who raises Kanyon's arm in the air in triumph while Miss Jones attends to "The Cat" in the ring. (D+)

It is almost main event time but before we get to that we get a "surprise" appearance by the WCW World Heavyweight Champion, "The Chosen One" Jeff Jarrett, who makes his way to the ring, making his first apperance tonight just prior to the main event. Jarrett says that so far he has beaten everyone who has stepped up to face him and if Diamond Dallas Page survives Mike Awesome tonight and actually gets a shot at New Blood Rising then he'll beat him too! Jarrett says that Page may have gotten lucky last night using the surprise factor of Randy Savage to pick up a win, but it's gonna take a hell of a lot more than cheap tricks and surprises to beat "The Chosen One", which Page will find out at New Blood Rising IF he even gets there. But as far as Jarrett is concerned, he hopes that Mike Awesome puts an end to DDP's career once and for all in a few short minutes because, quite frankly, it's long overdue! The World Champion then drops the mic and heads to the back as Tony informs us that our main event of the evening is coming up next right here on Monday Nitro! (B+)

No Holds Barred Match

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The issues between these two men have been going on for quite a while now and tonight they clash in a No Holds Barred match that could potentially settle things between them once and for all. As you'd expect from a No Holds Barred match, this is a hard-hitting, grueling matchup with plenty of action both in and out of the ring, and with more than a few different weapons being used by both men. Mike Awesome takes control of the match when the fight spills out of the ring, taking full advantage of his past experience with hardcore wrestling to punish DDP in brutally creative ways, including repeatedly hitting DDP across the back with a steel chair and dropping Page chest-first across the guard rail. Page is able to turn things around, however, by reversing Mike Awesome's attempt to whip him back-first into the guard rail, and insted it is Awesome who is whipped into the guard rail. Page hits a vertical suplex on Awesome outside the ring, and then it is Awesome's turn to feel the impact of a steel chair being smashed repeatedly across his back. After a long, grueling match, the finish comes when DDP is able to fight his way out of an Awesome Bomb and he catches Awesome with a Diamond Cutter out of nowhere for the 1...2...3!!!

Diamond Dallas Page defeated Mike Awesome at 17.03 by pinfall with a Diamond Cutter (B)

And with a shot of DDP standing tall in the ring, or as tall as he can after everything he just went through, and with Tony and Mike both expressing their surprise at the lack of interference from the Chosen Ones during the main event, Monday Nitro comes to an end.

Final Show Rating: B+

TV Rating: 1.02 (new record)

Show increased popularity in 10 regions

LeotheLion · November 8, 2017

B+ AND a new ratings record? Things are looking up again for WCW. Who/what are the current in-game WWF champions/storylines, btw?

TheBigBad1013 · November 9, 2017

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="LeotheLion" data-cite="LeotheLion" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>B+ AND a new ratings record? Things are looking up again for WCW. Who/what are the current in-game WWF champions/storylines, btw?</div></blockquote> We've still got a ways to go but we're heading in the right direction <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Nothing much has changed in the WWF yet. Austin is their World Champion, Triple H is the Intercontinental Champion, and Austin and Triple H are the Tag Team Champions. They have only defended the Tag Team Titles once, that being in a match against the Hollys which ended in a no contest for some reason. Matt Hardy is the European Champion, Chyna is the Womens Champion and Jerry Lynn is the Light Heavyweight Champion. Oh and Rhyno is the Hardcore Champ. As for storylines it's currently Edge and Christian vs. Big Show and Taker, Chris Benoit vs. Kurt Angle, Kane and Jericho vs. Austin and Triple H, Billy Gunn vs. Rikishi, and Raven vs. William Regal.

TheBigBad1013 · November 9, 2017

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Monday Nitro Card

World Heavyweight Championship Number One Contenders Match

Booker T vs. "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash vs. Diamond Dallas Page vs. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair

The Steiner Brothers vs. The Jung Dragons

Alan Funk vs. Konnan

Disco Inferno vs. Lash Leroux

Crowbar vs. Jason Jett

Cash and Big Smooth vs. Two Locals

Bonus Question:

Who takes the fall in the main event?

to4sty · November 10, 2017

Monday Nitro Card

World Heavyweight Championship Number One Contenders Match

Booker T vs. "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash vs. Diamond Dallas Page vs. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair

He might not be the biggest "name" in this fight, but he is definitely the biggest part of WCW's future going forward....plus Nash has his sights on the Tag Belts

The Steiner Brothers vs. The Jung Dragons

Alan Funk vs. Konnan

Unless Angry Alan makes an appearance....in which case, watch out K-Dogg

Disco Inferno vs. Lash Leroux

I liked Lash Leroux back in the day.....but I think it was mainly the snazzy accent and catchphrase more then anything.....that and the coolest sideburns known to man:cool:

Crowbar vs. Jason Jett

Cash and Big Smooth vs. Two Locals

Bonus Question:

Who takes the fall in the main event?

Lets go with DDP

crackerjack · November 10, 2017

World Heavyweight Championship Number One Contenders Match

Booker T vs. "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash vs. Diamond Dallas Page vs. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair

The Steiner Brothers vs. The Jung Dragons

Alan Funk vs. Konnan

Disco Inferno vs. Lash Leroux

Crowbar vs. Jason Jett

Cash and Big Smooth vs. Two Locals

Bonus Question:

Who takes the fall in the main event? Ric

Henderson · November 10, 2017

Monday Nitro Card

World Heavyweight Championship Number One Contenders Match

Booker T vs. "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash vs. Diamond Dallas Page vs. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair

- I want to say Booker here, but I think you may drag that one out a little longer. In the mean time, you'll give the declining DDP one last shot before moving on from him.

The Steiner Brothers vs. The Jung Dragons

Alan Funk vs. Konnan

Disco Inferno vs. Lash Leroux

Crowbar vs. Jason Jett

Cash and Big Smooth vs. Two Locals

Bonus Question:

Who takes the fall in the main event?

- Flair

ElectricX · November 10, 2017

World Heavyweight Championship Number One Contenders Match

Booker T vs. "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash vs. Diamond Dallas Page vs. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair

The Steiner Brothers vs. The Jung Dragons

Alan Funk vs. Konnan

Disco Inferno vs. Lash Leroux

Crowbar vs. Jason Jett

Cash and Big Smooth vs. Two Locals

Bonus Question:

Who takes the fall in the main event? Booker T

DGenerationMC · November 10, 2017

World Heavyweight Championship Number One Contenders Match

Booker T vs. "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash vs. Diamond Dallas Page vs. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair

The Steiner Brothers vs. The Jung Dragons

Alan Funk vs. Konnan

Disco Inferno vs. Lash Leroux

Crowbar vs. Jason Jett

Cash and Big Smooth vs. Two Locals

Bonus Question:

Who takes the fall in the main event? Ric Flair

Kijar · November 10, 2017

Big Sexy

Steiners

Konnan

Inferno

Crowbar

Smooth Cash

Takes fall: Book

Satyr24 · November 10, 2017

World Heavyweight Championship Number One Contenders Match

Booker T vs. "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash vs. Diamond Dallas Page vs. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair

The Steiner Brothers vs. The Jung Dragons

Alan Funk vs. Konnan

Disco Inferno vs. Lash Leroux

Rico had better sideburns

Crowbar vs. Jason Jett

Cash and Big Smooth vs. Two Locals

Bonus Question:

Who takes the fall in the main event? booker t

Beejus · November 11, 2017

DDP - Page hasn't gotten a shot yet, so it's his turn.

Steiner Brothers

Konnan

Disco Inferno - Would almost be better as just a dance off.

Crowbar

Cash/Smoov

Bonus: Flair

Warhawk8492 · November 12, 2017

World Heavyweight Championship Number One Contenders Match

Booker T vs. "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash vs. Diamond Dallas Page vs. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair

The Steiner Brothers vs. The Jung Dragons

Alan Funk vs. Konnan

Disco Inferno vs. Lash Leroux

Crowbar vs. Jason Jett

Cash and Big Smooth vs. Two Locals

Bonus Question:

Who takes the fall in the main event? Ric Flair

TheBigBad1013 · November 23, 2017

<div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="RsgfPd7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RsgfPd7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Week 3, July, 2001 Live from John E. Carlson Coliseum in Fargo, North Dakota Attendance: 4.044 </div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="qc8WHPD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qc8WHPD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> This week's edition of WCW Monday Nitro kicks off with Diamond Dallas Page coming down to the ring, and Page gets straight to the point as he gets on the mic and says that since he not only survived No Holds Barred last week but actually won the match, it's time for Eric Bischoff to make the World Title match at New Blood Rising official. "So Bischoff...get your you-know-what down here!" <img alt="sSiM1MW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sSiM1MW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> After a few moments the owner of WCW emerges from the back, but he remains at the top of the entrance ramp as he reminds DDP that what he said was that if Page survived he would CONSIDER giving him a shot, but so far he's just not convinced yet that Page deserves it. The crowd boos, which only brings a smirk to Bischoff's face as he proceeds to informs DDP that he'll compete in a number one contender's match tonight in the main event against...Booker T...Kevin Nash...and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair! Bischoff then heads to the back as Tony Schiavone and Mike Tenay both hype up the fact that we have a HUGE main event set up for tonight! What a way to kick off Monday Nitro! (B) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="Z1DlA0N.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Z1DlA0N.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="xeqPtl1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xeqPtl1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> We cut to the back where Dustin Rhodes is seen arriving at the building when he is approached by a waiting "Mean" Gene Okerlund. Gene asks Dustin about Crowbar walking out of their way two weeks ago at Bash at the Beach and Dustin says that he has no idea what's going on with Crowbar. He says that Crowbar keeps talking about "his" arrival, but none of it is making any sense. But Dustin says that all of that is gonna change tonight because he has every intention of confronting Crowbar and getting some answers out of him tonight! Dustin then walks off as we head back to the ring for our opening match. (D) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="3WOT8i0.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3WOT8i0.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Disco Inferno makes his way down to the ring for his match but apparently he's got something on his mind because he calls for a mic before the match gets under way. Disco calls out the Cruiserweight Champion, telling Kidman to come on out, and after a few moments... <img alt="TqDQ0Kz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TqDQ0Kz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="YJdjdt3.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YJdjdt3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> A somewhat confused looking Billy Kidman comes out from the back alongside Torrie Wilson, and Disco tells Kidman to come on down to ringside and take a seat because he wants him to get an up-close and personal look at what the future has in store for him at New Blood Rising! © <img alt="3WOT8i0.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3WOT8i0.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="NKRpVmw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NKRpVmw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> With Billy Kidman and Torrie Wilson looking on at ringside, Disco Inferno puts on a strong performance against Lash Leroux as he controls the majority of the match. Disco does get in trouble once or twice when he wastes too much time running his mouth at Kidman which allows Leroux to show some flashes of offense, but in the end Disco Inferno accomplishes what he set out to do as he hits the Chat Buster on Lash and picks up another win and more momentum as we continue heading toward New Blood Rising. Disco Inferno defeated Lash Leroux at 4.44 by pinfall with a Chart Buster (D+) After the match, Disco continues to run his mouth at Kidman at ringside, telling him that he'll be playing the role of Lash Leroux at New Blood Rising and that the Cruiserweight Championship is coming home with Disco. </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="v70H8HK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/v70H8HK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Hugh Morrus comes down to the ring for a promo and he says that the rumors are indeed true that he is looking to form a tag team and make a run at the WCW Tag Team Titles. The crowd gives a decent little reaction to this, and Hugh is about to continue his promo but then he is suddenly rudely interrupted by... <img alt="ueZNjIJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ueZNjIJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="7qG3iaZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7qG3iaZ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The two members of 3-Count. Shannon Moore and Evan Karagias come down to the ring and they get right in Hugh's face and tell him that nobody cares about him and every single person in this building right now are just waiting for him to realize that and shut the hell up! Shannon and Evan both laugh in Hugh's face, which Hugh naturally takes exception to, and he starts throwing punches against both Moore and Karagias! But even with Hugh's size advantage it is still a two on one fight, and the numbers game soon catches up with Hugh. Moore and Karagias then proceed to beat Morrus down, adding insult to injury by mocking him and telling him that they are the future of the tag team division--not him! (E) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="Z1DlA0N.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Z1DlA0N.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="9KBcilD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9KBcilD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="DQd8EOs.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DQd8EOs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Following 3-Count's heinous attack on Hugh Morrus, we cut backstage where the Jung Dragons are preparing for their huge tag team match later tonight against the Steiner Brothers when "Mean" Gene Okerlund walks in to ask them about it. They don't get to answer Gene's question, however, as... <img alt="O9mmnFa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/O9mmnFa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan shows up and answers the questions for them, telling Gene that he'll be right there by the Dragons' side to cheer them on in support--HOOO!!! Duggan says that he knows talent when he sees it and the Steiner Brothers are the ones who should be worried tonight, not the Dragons. HOO!!!! We then cut back to ringside as Tony and Mike both wonder how the Dragons feel about Duggan's recent involvement in their careers. (D+) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="p2oVAli.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/p2oVAli.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="5crDQaK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5crDQaK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />w/<img alt="RBBYBSm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RBBYBSm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Our second match of the night is nothing more than a squash than ends up lasting longer than necessary only because the demented Crowbar takes a few time-outs during the match to celebrate with Daffney at ringside. Crowbar does eventually decide to hit the Mindbender and he easily puts Jason Jett away. Crowbar defeated Jason Jett at 2.31 by pinfall with a Mindbender (C-) <img alt="xeqPtl1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xeqPtl1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Once the match is over, Dustin Rhodes comes out from the back, looking to make good on his words earlier about confronting Crowbar. Crowbar and Daffney are both in the ring watching as Dustin approaches and then joins them in the ring. Rhodes demands answers from them, but both Crowbar and Daffney just stare strangely at him and then they suddenly start laughing. Dustin takes a step toward Crowbar, possibly looking to start a fight, but then lights suddenly go out in the building and when they return a few seconds later...Crowbar and Daffney are nowhere to be found, leaving Tony Schiavone to wonder just what the heck is going on around here? (D) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="rxMZSbm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rxMZSbm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="1S9VfKR.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1S9VfKR.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="SvNacxY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SvNacxY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="7bFbOrf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7bFbOrf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="KZ3THeU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KZ3THeU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> We cut to the back where a heated argumentl is taking place as Mike Sanders, Mark Jindrak and Shawn Stasiak are yelling at Chuck Palumbo and Sean O'Haire, and O'Haire and Palumbo are yelling right back! Tony brings up the high stakes matchup Eric Bischoff booked between the former Thrillers at New Blood Rising, and he notes that things are getting heated in a hurry here. Despite no punches being thrown, security still arrives on the scene and position themselves between the two sides to ensure that a fight doesn't break out, though Tony suspects that we'll see a lot more of this in the coming weeks leading up to New Blood Rising as the former Thrillers look far from united. (D+) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="O0I3vYs.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/O0I3vYs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="xwUJi96.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xwUJi96.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Back in the ring, Cash and Big Smooth are in action against a couple of locals by the names of Austin Aries and Matt Sydal and the two youngsters are nothing more than cannon fodder for Cash and Smooth, as Cash stands on the apron and allows Smooth to do all the work before tagging in only to make the cover and pick up the win. Cash and Big Smooth defeated Austin Aries and Matt Sydal at 1.31 by pinfall when Cash pinned Sydal (D-) <img alt="DeMllKw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DeMllKw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> After the match, "Sugar" Shane Helms runs out from the back and slides into the ring, looking to get his hands on Cash! But, once again, Big Smooth proves that he is worth whatever Cash is paying him as he prevents Helms from getting to Cash and Helms ends up brawling with Smooth instead while Cash bails out of the ring and escapes back up the ramp. Referees then begin to flood the ring to break up Helms and Smooth as "Sugar" Shane once again just barely misses out on getting some payback on Cash. (E+) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> While things get sorted out in the ring, we head to the announce table where Tony Schiavone and Mike Tenay hype up the huge main event we've got coming up later tonight as Diamond Dallas Page, Booker T, Kevin Nash, and Ric Flair face off in a four way dance with a shot at the WCW World Heavyweight Championship on the line! Tony notes that DDP feels like he deserves the shot, but after how Jeff Jarrett screwed Booker T at Bash at the Beach, you have to believe that Booker badly wants another shot at "The Chosen One". Mike Tenay adds that Kevin Nash also was screwed by Jarrett, both at The Big Bang and again at the Great American Bash, so you know "Big Sexy" is looking to get Jarrett in the ring one more time. And while Ric Flair doesn't have any recent personal history with Jarrett, you can never count out "The Nature Boy" when it comes to big matches and World Championships. That match is coming up later tonight on Monday Nitro! (B) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="t5bgsE2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/t5bgsE2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GQpaxEc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GQpaxEc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "The Cat" Ernest Miller's music hits and as "The Cat" and Miss Jones head to the ring, Tony brings everyone up to speed on the fact that "The Cat" has been the victim of an attack by Chris Kanyon twice now, both at Bash at the Beach and again last week on Nitro. For the second week in a row, "The Cat" is calling out Chris Kanyon, telling Kanyon to get his cowardly butt down to the ring right now! "The Cat" makes a point of watching all sides of the ring, clearly having learned his lesson after getting blindsided last week, until... <img alt="waG19mm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/waG19mm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dNLwm1L.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dNLwm1L.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Chris Kanyon and Stacy Keibler both appear at the top of the ramp. "The Cat" asks Kanyon what's the matter? Does Kanyon have a hearing problem? Because he told him to get his ass down to the ring! When Kanyon still doesn't move, "The Cat" asks if the problem is that Kanyon's just not man enough for a fair fight? Stacy Keibler then gets on the mic and tells "The Cat" that in case he hasn't figured it out already...they play by their own rules, not his, and they certainly don't have to do anything he says. The duo then returns to the back, leaving "The Cat" hungry for a fight but apparently not getting one here tonight, much to his own frustration. © </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="Z1DlA0N.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Z1DlA0N.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="zah6nFe.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zah6nFe.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Mean" Gene Okerlund is backstage with "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, who is making his first appearance in WCW since losing to Rey Misterio Jr. at the Great American Bash. Gene asks Flair about his return to Monday Nitro tonight and his spot in the main event and Flair says that as far as he is concerned what happened at the Great American Bash is in the past and he's looking to the future--his future as the NEXT WCW World Heavyweight Champion! WOO!! Flair says that tonght "The Nature Boy" steps back on the path to the World Title and Kevin Nash, Booker T and Diamond Dallas Page are nothing more than bumps in the road. Flair then tells Gene that after he wins tonight, the two of them are going to paint the town! WOO!!! (B-) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="aiJ3oYx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aiJ3oYx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gBHsAwo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gBHsAwo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />w/<img alt="ijZDMft.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ijZDMft.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="9KBcilD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9KBcilD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="DQd8EOs.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DQd8EOs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />w/<img alt="O9mmnFa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/O9mmnFa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Tony notes that this very well could be the biggest fight of the Dragons' lives here, and Mike Tenay adds that the Dragons should probably try to keep "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner out of the ring as much as possible, although, as Tony is quick to mention, "The Dog Faced Gremlin" Rick Steiner is hardly a walkover either. With "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan cheering them on at ringside, the Dragons manage to last a decent amount of time in this one, doing exactly what Mike Tenay suggested as they focus their offense on Rick Steiner. However, while a putting in a good showing, the Dragons are nowhere close to winning this one and their chances go out the window when Rick tags in his brother, and "Freakzilla" proceeds to outright dominate both Dragons, finishing his dominance by hitting the Steiner Flatliner on Kaz Hayashi to pick up the win in a good match. The Steiner Brothers defeated the Jung Dragons at 8.06 by pinfall when Scott Steiner pinned Kaz Hayashi following a Steiner Flatliner (B-) After the match, "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner gets on the mic and cuts a short but angry promo as he rants about Eric Bischoff calling a truce last week only to turn around and screw him all over again tonight by not including him in the number one contender's match. Scotty says that Bischoff better not be thinking about changing his mind about War Games because he is THIS close to snapping and you don't want to see "Big Poppa Pump" when he's angry! Scott then tosses the mic out of the ring and heads back up the ramp alongside his brother while Tony Schiavone adds that he definitely wouldn't want to see that because that is just a scary thought as Scott always seems to be angry and out of control. (B+) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="O6ChwMw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/O6ChwMw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> We then cut briefly to the backstage area where Booker T is seen getting ready for the main event later tonight, looking very focused and intense as Tony notes that Booker got screwed at Bash at the Beach but tonight he has a chance to earn another opportunity at Jeff Jarrett and the World Heavyweight Championship. (B-) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="9umPviH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9umPviH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="epiwJ9r.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/epiwJ9r.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="tjPJopW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tjPJopW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Speaking of Jeff Jarrett, the World Heavyweight Champion makes his way out from the back alongside his fellow Chosen Ones, the WCW Tag Team Champions, Totally Buff. The trio heads to the ring where Jarrett gets on the mic and says that he can't wait to just sit down, kick back, and watch four guys he hates tear each other apart in the main event, all of them kidding themselves into thinking that they have any kind of shot in hell of taking the World Title away from "The Chosen One". Jarrett then hands the mic to Buff Bagwell and "Buff Daddy" talks about Kevin Nash and Randy Savage trying to challenge them for the Tag Team Titles last week--"Are you serious?" he asks. "You think you can just--" but then he is suddenly cut off as....(B+) <img alt="TTtujDA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TTtujDA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Macho Man" Randy Savage's music hits and Savage makes his way out from the back! Savage makes his way to the ring and grabs a mic of his own, telling all three men in the ring that the madness is back and that means trouble for every single one of them, oohh yeah!!! Savage looks at each man in turn and says that sooner or later the "Macho Man" will be coming for their titles and there is nothing they can do about it. He then focuses on Jarrett and tells him that his days as champion are numbered and if the winner of tonight's main event doesn't take the title from him, then he will. Savage then turns to Luger and Bagwell and tells them that the challenge still stands and that if Nash wins the main event tonight, then Savage will just get himself another partner because if there is one thing he can't stand it's a couple of phonies like them walking around with the titles! This sets the Champions off as Luger and Bagwell both attack Savage, with Jarrett joining in as well to make it a three on one beatdown!(B-) <img alt="YiAV5xv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YiAV5xv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qc8WHPD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qc8WHPD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Savage finds himself in one hell of a fight against three men, but backup isn't far away as "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash and Diamond Dallas Page come out from the back and hit the ring, making it a fair fight which, of course, quickly motivates the Chosen Ones to get out of dodge! As The Chosen Ones retreat back up the ramp, Tony notes that Nash and Page may be allies right now, but there will be no allies later tonight in the main event. (B+) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="oqlw3dH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/oqlw3dH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="v4ps6Ig.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/v4ps6Ig.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Konnan is in action next against Alan Funk and K-Dogg controls most of what turns out to be a decent little match. Unfortunately, the match doesn't get to its natural conclusion as... <img alt="IJIxeY2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IJIxeY2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The WCW United States Champion, Lance Storm, hits the ring and attacks Konnan, causing a disqualification. Konnan defeated Alan Funk at 3.35 by disqualification when Lance Storm attacked Konnan © The match is over but Lance Storm is not done yet as he once again applies his dangerous Canadian Maple Leaf submission hold on Konnan and he refuses to let go--clearly trying to injure Konnan just like he did Rey Misterio Jr. as Mike Tenay points out. Tony notes that Storm is out of control, and adds that Konnan is clearly in a lot of pain here. Storm keeps applying pressure until finally more referees arrive in the ring and they are able to get Storm off Konnan, but has the damage been done once again by Storm? (C-) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="9umPviH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9umPviH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="epiwJ9r.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/epiwJ9r.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="tjPJopW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tjPJopW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="sSiM1MW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sSiM1MW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> It is almost main event time but first we cut backstage to Eric Bischoff's office where Bischoff and The Chosen Ones are gathered to watch the upcoming main event. Bischoff is all smiles as he says that those guys are going to beat the you-know-what out of each other and whatever is left of whoever wins the match will be easy pickings for Jarrett at New Blood Rising. Jarrett doesn't seem quite as confident after his run-in with Savage and the Insiders earlier, but Bischoff tells him to just kick back, relax, and enjoy the show because he's got everything under control. (B-) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> WCW World Heavyweight Championship Number One Contender's Match <img alt="O6ChwMw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/O6ChwMw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="qc8WHPD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qc8WHPD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="zah6nFe.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zah6nFe.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="YiAV5xv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YiAV5xv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> All alliances and friendships are put on hold in this one as it is every man for himself right from the get-go. DDP and Ric Flair square off on one side of the ring and Kevin Nash and Booker T go at it on the other side. This is a long, good match that sees all four men put it all on the line for a shot at the World Title, and all four men come close at least once with a near-fall during one. The fight eventually spills out of the ring as well, where especially "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash uses the surroundings to his advantage, utilizing his strength to ensure maximum damage is done when he throws "The Nature Boy" back-first into the guard rail while DDP and Booker T go back and forth in the ring. The finish to this one finally comes around when Nash hits the Jackknife Powerbomb on Ric Flair and goes for the cover, but it is broken up by Booker T. Booker then catches Nash with a quick kick to the midsection and...AXE KICK!!! Booker gets back to his feet spin-a-roonie style, but DDP is there to catch him with a...DIAMOND CUTTER!--NOO!! Booker is able to push DDP off at the last moment. Page hits the ropes and Booker kicks him in the midsection and goes for another Axe Kick....but Page steps out of the way! Booker is off-balance for a moment and Page capitalizes by rolling Booker up from behind and...1...2...3!!!! Booker kicks out a split second too late and DDP is the NEW number one contender! Diamond Dallas Page defeated Booker T, Kevin Nash and Ric Flair at 18.34 by pinfall when DDP pinned Booker T with a quick roll-up. DDP earns a shot at the WCW World Heavyweight Championship (B) Booker T's eyes go wide as he cannot believe the chance to face Jeff Jarrett again for the World Title just slipped through his hands. Kevin Nash is back to his feet as well and the disappointment is clear on his face, while a furious Ric Flair makes his way back up the ramp. Nash and Page stare at each other for a long moment, but then Nash grabs DDP's arm and raises it high in the air and the Insiders stand tall at the end of this week's Monday Nitro! </div></div></blockquote> Final Show Rating: B TV Rating: 0.99 Show increased popularity in 10 regions

TheBigBad1013 · November 23, 2017

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Monday Nitro Card

"The Chosen One" Jeff Jarrett and "The Total Package" Lex Luger vs. The Insiders

The Jung Dragons vs. Mark Jindrak and Shawn Stasiak

Konnan vs. "Primetime" Elix Skipper

Jamie Knoble, AJ Styles and Lash Leroux vs. Disco Inferno, Chavo Guerrero Jr. and Cash

Hugh Morrus vs. Evan Karagias

Dustin Rhodes vs. James Storm

Satyr24 · November 23, 2017

"The Chosen One" Jeff Jarrett and "The Total Package" Lex Luger vs. The Insiders

The Jung Dragons vs. Mark Jindrak and Shawn Stasiak

Konnan vs. "Primetime" Elix Skipper

Jamie Knoble, AJ Styles and Lash Leroux vs. Disco Inferno, Chavo Guerrero Jr. and Cash

Hugh Morrus vs. Evan Karagias

Dustin Rhodes vs. James Storm

DGenerationMC · November 23, 2017

"The Chosen One" Jeff Jarrett and "The Total Package" Lex Luger vs. The Insiders

The Jung Dragons vs. Mark Jindrak and Shawn Stasiak

Konnan vs. "Primetime" Elix Skipper

Jamie Knoble, AJ Styles and Lash Leroux vs. Disco Inferno, Chavo Guerrero Jr. and Cash

Hugh Morrus vs. Evan Karagias

Dustin Rhodes vs. James Storm

Henderson · November 25, 2017

Monday Nitro Card

"The Chosen One" Jeff Jarrett and "The Total Package" Lex Luger vs. The Insiders

- Shenanigans

The Jung Dragons vs. Mark Jindrak and Shawn Stasiak

Konnan vs. "Primetime" Elix Skipper

Jamie Knoble, AJ Styles and Lash Leroux vs. Disco Inferno, Chavo Guerrero Jr. and Cash

Hugh Morrus vs. Evan Karagias

Dustin Rhodes vs. James Storm

Beejus · November 25, 2017

Insiders - DDP picks up a big win over Jarrett on his way toward his title match.

Jung Dragons - Duggan's help leads them to victory, now that they're against a team more their "stature" in the company.

Konnan - Skipper is someone I find hard to push in 01, not because I don't want to but just because he starts out from such a low overness compared to the people surrounding him.

Disco/Chavo/Cash - The White Meat Babyface Brigade won't be picking up this one.

Hugh Morrus - Shannon causes a DQ.

Dustin Rhodes

crackerjack · November 25, 2017

"The Chosen One" Jeff Jarrett and "The Total Package" Lex Luger vs. The Insiders

The Jung Dragons vs. Mark Jindrak and Shawn Stasiak

Konnan vs. "Primetime" Elix Skipper

Jamie Knoble, AJ Styles and Lash Leroux vs. Disco Inferno, Chavo Guerrero Jr. and Cash

Hugh Morrus vs. Evan Karagias

Dustin Rhodes vs. James Storm

Kijar · November 25, 2017

Insiders

J-Drags

Konnan

Disco/Chavo/Cash

Morrus

Rhodes

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