July 15, 1996
From Disney/MGM Studios
Kissimmee, FL
Opening Credits
Blowing Up a Neighborhood
[The broadcast begins with the familiar setting of a dark, dreary neighborhood that abruptly comes to life: explosions erupt from the building’s windows as a fiery streak splits the street in half. The tune of “Monday Night Nitro/Mean Streets” by Jonathan Elias begins to accompany the explosive scene as video of Hulk Hogan ripping off his t-shirt and dropping the leg on a poor opponent are projected onto the surface of the buildings…
An operating street light EXPLODES as the flame continues wreaking havoc. A manhole cover FLIES into the air after a fiery explosion. We see projections of “The Total Package” Lex Luger flexing to the audience.
We CUT to a quick projection on a nearby building of Sting nailing the Stinger Splash. Flames then ERUPT from either side of a flat-iron building. The flame continues its trek as we see a quick projection of Randy Savage dropping the elbow. Finally, the flame streak leads to a gigantic, metallic WCW MONDAY NITRO TNT sign. Flames EXPLODE behind the sign as the theme ends and we…]
…CUT to an aerial shot of the Disney MGM Studios as more pyro ERUPTS in front of a gigantic WCW sign perched atop the entranceway of MGM Studios. The fans are going WILD as a metallic “TNT LIVE!” graphic appears on the upper-right hand side of the screen while a lower-third graphic reading “DISNEY/MGM STUDIOS, FLA” briefly fade in and out. We then hear the familiar voice of Tony Schiavone…]
The Announcer’s Welcome
Schiavone & the Living Legend
Tony Schiavone: We are LIVE from the Disney/MGM Studios here in the Sunshine State, home to the hottest professional wrestling broadcast: WCW Monday Nitro on TNT!
[CUT from the aerial shot to a closeup of Larry Zbyszko and Tony Schiavone – both attired in Walt Disney World polos (Zbyszko wearing a bright red polo, Schiavone beige) and large headsets over their heads – as a lower-third Monday Nitro graphic displaying their names is briefly displayed. Both men are standing at ringside…]
Tony Schiavone: I am Tony Schiavone alongside “The Living Legend” Larry Zbyszko [Zbyszko does his typical salute to the audience at home] and tonight promises to be yet another thrilling, jam-packed edition of Monday Nitro as the war against the New World Order of professional wrestling could potentially take a very dark turn! Larry, we were informed just before we went on air that Hulk Hogan and the Outsiders WILL appear during tonight’s broadcast!
Larry Zbyszko: And that’s because some of our heavy hitters like Flair, Savage, the Giant, and our spiritual leader in the Stinger are overseas in Japan, so it doesn’t surprise me in the slightest that Judas and the Outsiders would pick tonight of all nights to show their ugly mugs!
Tony Schiavone: Well the locker room is on high alert for Hogan, Hall, and Nash – the trio have dubbed themselves the New World Order – and rest assured we will bring you any action involving the New World Order and the WCW locker room!
Larry Zbyszko: The only question I have, Tony, is will this New World Order have a 4th member with them – or could they have even more? You and I both know that Hogan is not done recruiting and I’m nervous as to what he’s been up to since Bash at the Beach. He and the Outsiders have declared war on WCW and I think it’s only a matter of time until someone else joins them!
Tony Schiavone: If you recall, we were all wondering who the Third Man was to team with the Outsiders during the Hostile Takeover match at Bash at the Beach and we received that answer in unthinkable fashion. Let’s take a look back.
[CUT to footage from Bash at the Beach 1996: Hogan, attired in his signature red and yellow, marching down to the ring to shockingly drop the leg on Savage. We see a little more of the aftermath before we…]
[SLOWLY CUT back to Schiavone and Zbyszko]
Tony Schiavone: That footage is certainly a little unnerving to watch back, Larry.
Larry Zbyszko: I can’t stop thinking about it, Tony, especially knowing it’s just a matter of time until someone else joins their New World Order — but let me say this: good luck to whoever decides to link up with those doofuses because they’ll be feeling the wrath of the entire WCW roster!
Tony Schiavone: We will certainly be on the lookout for the New World Order as we get set to kick off hour number one with what promises to be an explosive tag team bout! Let’s send it to David Penzer!
Opening Contest – Tag Team Match
The Steiner Brothers (Rick & Scott Steiner) vs. Fire & Ice (Scott Norton & Ice Train)
[TRANSITION to an overhead shot of the ring where David Penzer and referee Nick Patrick are on standby as the theme for Fire & Ice blares over the Disney/MGM Studios sound system…]
David Penzer: Ladies and gentlemen this is your opening contest LIVE on WCW Monday Nitro! Introducing first, at a combined weight of SIX HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FIVE POUNDS! They are the team of Scott Norton and Ice Train: FIRE! AND! ICE!
[We smoothly transition from the overhead shot to a closeup of the Nitro entranceway as Fire & Ice emerge from behind the black curtain. Norton is attired in a wide-strapped black singlet that is decorated in flames (with matching knee pads) while Ice Train is rocking a red singlet with “TRAIN” written in white lettering across the center…]
Tony Schiavone: And here comes Fire & Ice and I’ve got to say, Larry, I thought this team would dominate our tag team division but that has yet to be the case.
Larry Zbyszko: We’ve seen flashes of brilliance from them but they’ve just never been able to pull off that big victory, Tony, and the team they’re about to face is a big reason why! Fire & Ice simply cannot put the Steiners away and tonight may very well be their last chance to prove that they have what it takes to take down one of WCW’s best tag teams!
[The announcers continue to banter as Fire & Ice enter the ring to a warm ovation from the crowd. Ice Train plays to the crowd while Norton sulks in the corner as their theme is suddenly replaced by “Stenierized” to a HUGE ovation from the crowd!]
Tony Schiavone: And here come the number one contenders for the WCW World Tag Team Championship!
[TRANSITION back to the entranceway as the Steiners – attired in their typical University of Michigan letterman jackets over their multi-color patterned wrestling singlets – make their way to the ring to continued adulation from the crowd!]
David Penzer: And introducing their opponents! From Detroit, Michigan, at a combined weight of five hundred and sixty pounds! Rick and Scott Steiner! THE STEINERRRRRRRR BROTHERRRRRSSSSS!
[Rick leads the way, softly “woofing” as Scott follows. Rick is rocking his usual headgear and both Steiners slap hands with the kids seated in the bleachers. The Steiners eventually enter the ring, jaw at Fire and Ice, before climbing the North East and West turnbuckles, respectively, and work the crowd into a frenzy. They then hop back down to the canvas, remove their jackets, and toss them to the ringside floor…]
Larry Zbyszko: The fans love The Steiners, Tony, and with good reason: they are exactly what WCW is all about. Let Hogan and those Outsider goons come tonight because I know Rick and Scott will be waiting for them!
Tony Schiavone: They certainly took exception to the Nasty Boys actions last week and, folks, speaking of embracing the embodiment of the WCW spirit: I have just been informed that our World Television Champion, “The Total Package” Lex Luger, has issued a challenge to BOTH of the Nasty Boys for a 2-on-1 contest as our main event and they have ACCEPTED!
Larry Zbyszko: WOW! How about “The Total Package” willing to take on both of the Nasty Boys, Tony! Talk about a fighting spirit!
Tony Schiavone: It’s going to be a barn burner, so stay tuned for that and so much more to come!
[Both teams regroup in their respective corners as the Steiner’s theme dies down. Scott Norton starts it for Fire & Ice while Rick goes first for the Steiner Brothers. Referee Nick Patrick calls for the bell…]
DING-DING-DING!
The first half of this contest was surprisingly dominated by the duo of Fire & Ice. Norton would take early control of Rick as he absolutely pummeled his back with bruising forearm strikes. Rick would sink to a knee and Norton would continue his punishment of Rick’s back by driving his knee directly into his spine. Ice Train would beg for a tag but Norton would pay him no mind…
Tony Schiavone: Scott Norton just ignoring Ice Train here…
Larry Zbyszko: To be fair, Tony, it looks like he has everything under control!
Norton would continue his punishment of Rick Steiner by continuously clobbering him in the back with vicious forearms. Ice Train would eventually take matters into his own hands as he would blind-tag himself into the match to Norton’s great displeasure. Train would seamlessly take over Norton’s playback, though, and place Rick in a modified Boston Crab. Rick would slowly crawl to the ropes as Train would stomp at his back…
Tony Schiavone: Folks, don’t you dare turn that dial! WCW Monday Nitro – Where the Big Boys Play – will be back LIVE on TNT!
[Fade to black as we go to commercials…]
COMMERCIAL #1
Opening Contest
Continued
We return from commercial break with Ice Train lifting Rick to a vertical base…but the gremlin-faced Steiner would mount his comeback with a VICIOUS forearm to the jaw of Ice Train. Rick would be whipped into the ropes but managed to duck a closeline attempt and hit a major closeline of his own off the rebound! The crowd goes crazy for Rick to make the tag to his brother Scott…and he does!
Tony Schiavone: HERE COMES SCOTT STEINER!
Larry Zbyszko: This place is going crazy!
Steiner would come in guns a blazing and absolutely ate up Ice Train with a high dropkick followed by knife-edge chops to his exposed chest. Scott would eventually hit a T-Bone Suplex into a pin attempt…but it was broken up by Norton! Scott would jaw at the retreating Norton, which allowed Ice Train to hit him with the ole thumb to the eye. Ice Train would regain control of the match as he nearly suplexed Steiner out of his boots into a pin attempt…but this time it was broken up by Rick Steiner! This would cause a brawl in the ring with Ice Train and Rick Steiner and Scott Norton and Scott Steiner paired off!
Larry Zbyszko: The Battle of the Scotts!
Tony Schiavone: Funny…
Ice Train would send Rick to the outside with a closeline, leaving Scott ripe for defeat. Norton would pull Scott to a vertical base and hold his arms behind his back as Ice Train charges forward…BUT SCOTT would move out of the way and Train accidentally nails Norton with a devastating lariat! Ice Train immediately puts his hands to his head and checks on his partner…but this allows the time for Rick to climb to the top rope as Scott hoists Train in the air for the…STEINERIZER! Scott successfully covers for the 1-2-3!
DING-DING-DING!
WINNERS
The Steiner Brothers (10:43)
[The Steiner Brother’s theme blares over the sound system as the fans go INSANE with cheers. Patrick raises Rick and Scott’s arms in victory as they celebrate another victory]
David Penzer: The winners of this contest: THE STEINNNNNEEERRRRRR BRRRROOOTTTHHHEEERRRRSS!
Tony Schiavone: Fans, Fire & Ice were oh-so-close to finally beating the Steiner Brothers here on Monday Nitro but, alas, a costly mistake from Ice Train prevented them from pulling off the upset! Let’s have a look:
[TRANSITION to a replay of the finish as Ice Train charges off the ropes with a lariat attempt on Scott Steiner, who ducks just in the nick of time, causing Train to accidentally blindside Norton with the move…]
Larry Zbyszko: And Scott Norton is none too happy, Tony! Look at him!
[We CUT back to live-action as a furious Norton has recovered on the outside. He grabs one of the metallic ring steps and slams it on the floor! The Steiner Brothers are seen on the outside, retreating to the locker room with their arms still raised in the victory]
Larry Zbyszko: This guy is acting like a mad man, Tony!
Tony Schiavone: Fire & Ice were potentially one lariat away from victory but suffered yet another loss to the Steiners…and look at this!
[Ice Train joins Norton at ringside and tries to offer up an apology by Norton shoves him away!]
Larry Zbyszko: I think Fire & Ice is a whole lotta Fire right now, Tony!
Tony Schiavone: Scott Norton just shoved Ice Train and I think that’s awfully unfair of him! Nonetheless, what an explosive way to kick off WCW Monday Nitro and, fans, I understand that “Mean” Gene Okerlund is standing by with the Dungeon of Doom!
Mean Gene Interviews
The Dungeon of Doom
[TRANSITION to the entrance ramp as “Mean” Gene Okerlund (attired in an immaculate blue suit) is indeed standing by with “Taskmaster” Kevin Sullivan (attired in his yellow trunks and facepaint), Jimmy Hart (attired in a red and black suit with yellow patterning), Hugh Morris (attired in his unflattering blue singlet with a wicked smile across his face, and the Faces of Fear (attired in their long black tights with a huge skull and bone printed on both legs )…]
Mean Gene: Alright thank you very much, Tony, I am indeed here with the Dungeon of Doom although it appears, Taskmaster, that there are two noticeable absences. We know the Giant is overseas but where is Big Bubba? Is there dissension between him and the rest of the Dungeon of Doom?
Kevin Sullivan: Big Bubba is a frustrated man, Mean Gene, and I understand why… but it doesn’t excuse what he did to the Blue Bloods last week. Sting called for unity, unity to fight Hulk Hogan and those Outsiders, and guess what? Sting can count on the Dungeon of Doom as allies in that war! The Dungeon of Doom was created with one purpose in mind: to destroy Hulk Hogan and that’s what we intend to do!
[Sullivan is cut off as Big Bubba suddenly emerges from behind the curtain. The hoss is attired in all-black clothing. He immediately gets into the face of Sullivan…]
Mean Gene: Oh boy! Big Bubba is out here now and he’s looking quite angry!
Big Bubba: Let me make one thang perfectly clear to you and ESPECIALLY to you! [Big Bubba shoves his finger into the bare chest of Kevin Sullivan] I have ALWAYS done whatever the hell I wanted and there ain’t anyone on God’s green earth that will ever tell Big Bubba how to act – and that includes you, Sullivan!
[Sullivan is about to respond but is momentarily interrupted by a bickering Fire and Ice, who are arguing as they pass the Dungeon and disappear to the back…]
Mean Gene: We see Fire and Ice having issues of their own and I’m sure I’ll get to the bottom of it momentarily but a question to you, Big Bubba: what happened to Sting’s call for unity? Why can’t you set aside any differences you may have with Taskmaster and focus on the war with the New World Order?
Big Bubba: Let me tell ya’ll something right now: I don’t give a damn about unity! I don’t give a damn what Hulk Hogan and those Outsiders do anymore! And let me tell ya this, Sullivan, since you’re too thick to see what’s in front of ya: the Dungeon of Doom has already FAILED!
[The Dungeon of Doom members immediately protest – Jimmy Hart particularly overreacts to Bubba’s declaration as he brings hands to head, screaming his heart out. Sullivan just eyes him cool]
Mean Gene: To be fair, Kevin Sullivan, some may share Big Bubba’s thoughts. Your response?
[Sullivan takes a deep breath before saying…]
Kevin Sullivan: Failed? We haven’t failed! We’re motivated now more than ever to rip Hulk Hogan limb by limb and that’s what we’re going to do!
Big Bubba: No, Sullivan, that’s what you’re not gettin’: Hulk-a-Mania is dead but we ain’t the ones who killed it! Hogan himself is the one that did Hulk-a-Mania in! He killed it and that means the Dungeon of Doom doesn’t have a purpose anymore! Don’tcha see that the world looks at us like we’re a buncha punks?!? Like we’re JOKES?!!
[This ENRAGES the other Dungeon of Doom members. Sullivan, to his credit, remains calm and coolly responds with…]
Kevin Sullivan: You don’t have a clue what you’re talking about, Big Man. But if you’re not happy then you know where the door is!
[Big Bubba whips off his shades and aggressively nods his head…]
Big Bubba: Oh I know it! And that’s why I’m out here! I’m here to look all of you in the eyes to tell ya: I QUIT THE DUNGEON OF DOOM!
[The fans respond with jeers as Jimmy Hart sinks to his knees, begging Big Bubba to stay. The other members yell at him to leave and Big Bubba complies by leaving in a huff!]
Mean Gene: Folks, you heard it here first: Big Bubba has seemingly quit the Dungeon of Doom!
[Jimmy Hart is pacing in circles as Sullivan rubs his chin in frustration. Morris has even stopped laughing maniacally while the Faces of Fear look on with confusion and anger. Sullivan eventually turns around and leaves to the back…]
Jimmy Hart: TASKMASTER! WAIT, DADDY, COME ON, DON’T LEAVE US LIKE THIS!
[Hart chases after Sullivan as the rest of the Dungeon follow. Mean Gene is left alone, though he grabs his right ear and his eyes go wide as a production member feeds him information]
Mean Gene: Folks I am being told something is happening with Fire and Ice! I’ll try to get to the bottom of it when we come back from commercial break! Stay tuned for more WCW Monday Nitro!
[Mean Gene quickly heads to the back as we TRANSITION to another aerial shot of the Disney/MGM Studios accompanied by the theme of Nitro…]
Tony Schiavone: Folks, you heard Mean Gene! There is more to come, don’t you dare turn the channel! We’ll be right back with more WCW Monday Nitro LIVE on TNT!
[We focus on the aerial shot of the arena before we…]
The Iceman’s
Road to Redemption
[CUT to a pre-recorded message from Dean Malenko. “The Iceman” is clearly speaking in front of a green screen displaying (cheesy) flame animations as a “MALENKO VS. KIDMAN — NEXT” lower-third graphic appears. Malenko’s theme song plays in the background as he begins to speak…]
Dean Malenko: Last week, I lost the single most important thing in the world to me: the Cruiserweight Championship. Rey Misterio Jr…I can admit that you were the better man last week but I wouldn’t get comfortable holding that belt if I were you. My Road to Redemption begins tonight and, Billy Kidman, you’re the first brick back to the Cruiserweight title.
[FOCUS on a stern-looking Malenko as we FADE TO BLACK….]
COMMERCIAL #2
Vignette
Blood Runs Cold
[We return to Monday Nitro with a similar vignette from last week: the Mysterious Voiceover Guy promises that our world is about to change as we see quick shots of an armored man as snow falls around him. The Mysterious Voiceover Guy invites us to Enter the Realm, the Realm where Blood Runs Cold. The words “GLACIER – COMING TO WCW” appear before we fade to black…]
Mean Gene Interviews
Fire & Ice
[We are back LIVE as Mean Gene stands in between a bickering Fire & Ice. The announcer and disgruntled tag team are clearly somewhere “backstage” as they stand near some fencing…]
Mean Gene: We welcome you back to WCW Monday Nitro – Where the Big Boys Play – and, as you can see, Fire and Ice are having quite the disagreement! Fellas, what is happening?
[Norton scowls before talking into the microphone…]
Scott Norton: What’s happening is that we were about to beat the number one contenders for the World Tag Team titles until THIS LOSER cost us the match!
Ice Train: LOSER?!?! Hey, man, I told you that I was sorry! Do you think I wanted this to happen?!?!
Scott Norton: All I know is that I’m TIRED of it, Train!
[Teddy Long – attired in a brown, frumpy suit – suddenly enters the frame]
Mean Gene: Well wait just a minute here! Teddy Long is here and it looks like you have something to say, Teddy?
Teddy Long: Looks, fellas: I’m a fan of you both but the last thing this company needs is infighting! The two of you are a great tag team and I don’t like where this is heading! Why don’t the three of us talk and…
Scott Norton: You…you have nothing to do with this, Long. Beat it!
Ice Train: Hey, man, don’t talk to him like that! He’s right! What was that crap earlier in the match, refusing to tag me in? Come on, man, we’re partners! We should be better than that!
Teddy Long: Scott, man, you know I respect the hell out of ya and I think you and Train here make for a great tag team. Besides, we’ve gotta stay united against the New Wor—
[Norton suddenly grabs Long by the face and SHOVES him into the ground!]
Scott Norton: I TOLD YOU TO BEAT IT!
Ice Train: What in the hell is your problem?!?!
[Norton goes nose to nose with Ice Train]
Scott Norton: This. Is. Over!
[Norton walks over Long and disappears further to the back, leaving a confused Ice Train in the dust. Ice Train kneels down to check on the shaken Long…]
Mean Gene: Fellas, I do not like how the events of tonight’s broadcast have unfolded! I’ll send it back your way [Mean Gene looks towards the fallen Teddy Long] Are you okay, Teddy? Goodness, gracious…
[We then…]
Singles Match
“Iceman” Dean Malenko vs. Billy Kidman
[CUT to yet another aerial shot of the ring as the generic rock theme of Billy Kidman plays over the sound system to a smattering of cheers from the crowd]
Tony Schiavone: Welcome back to live-action as Billy Kidman makes his way to the ring but, Larry, to Mean Gene’s point: it seems like the feeling of unity is not quite affecting everyone on the roster!
Larry Zbyszko: And we’re starting to see just how much a guy like Sting is missed! He’s needed here to keep everyone in line but I’ll also say this, Tony: Teddy Long should’ve kept his nose out of their business! Norton shouldn’t have put his hands on him but maybe that’ll teach old Teddy a lesson…
Tony Schiavone: I’m sure we’ll have more on the status of Fire and Ice but, as of right now, we’re set for some incredible Cruiserweight action! Let’s send it to David Penzer.
[TRANSITION from the overhead shot to a tight shot of the entranceway as Billy Kidman bursts out from behind the curtain. The youngster is wearing a black leather jacket with “KIDMAN” embroidered on the back and long, blue tights with “BILLY” and “KIDMAN” embroidered down his right and left legs, respectively. Kidman takes time to slap hands with all of the fans in the front row as Penzer introduces him…]
David Penzer: Ladies and gentlemen, this is our second contest of the evening! Introducing first, from Allentown, Pennsylvania…BBBBIIILLLLYYYY KKKKIIIIDDDDDMMMAAAANNNNN!
[Kidman finally enters the ring, springboards off the middle rope, and does a perfect backflip to the center of the ring, which garners more cheers from the crowd!]
Tony Schiavone: Billy Kidman is a newcomer to WCW and undoubtedly has a bright future ahead of him but, Larry, he has the misfortune of facing a very angry “Man of a Thousand Holds” here on Nitro, live on TNT!
Larry Zbyszko: Malenko wants to start from the ground up in his pursuit for the Cruiserweight Title and what did Malenko call Kidman? “The first brick” in his Road to Redemption? Gee whiz is Malenko wound up or what?!?!
[“Black Knight” By Andrew Grossart & Paul Williams seamlessly replaces Kidman’s theme as the crowd jeers at the arrival of Dean Malenko…]
Tony Schiavone: And here comes the former Cruiserweight Champion!
[Malenko – attired in his black vest and black trunks trimmed with an intricate icicle design – storms out from behind the curtain, his eyes locked on Kidman in the ring…]
David Penzer: And introducing his opponent! From Tampa, Florida! He is “The Man of a Thousand Holds” DDDDEEEEEAAANNNNNNN! MMMMAAALLLEEENNNKKKOOOO!
[Malenko looks into the camera and speaks…]
Dean Malenko: Misterio…just see what I’m about to do to Kidman. It’s nothing for what I have in store for you…
[Malenko confidently walks up the ring steps, wipes his boots on the canvas, and enters]
Tony Schiavone: Something tells me that Malenko is not going to take it easy on young Kidman here, Larry…
Larry Zbyszko: Take it easy on him? Please! We should expect Malenko to mop the floor with this kid but, on the other hand, what an opportunity for Billy Kidman! Could you imagine if he beats Malenko here tonight?!?
Tony Schiavone: I really wouldn’t want to see him then, that’s for darn sure…
[The announcers continue to banter as Penzer leaves the ring. Referee Mark Curtis issues instructions to both men before calling for the bell…]
DING-DING-DING!
This contest started with good intentions as Kidman offered a handshake to Malenko, who accepted in order to sucker punch the youngster! Malenko would control most of the contest as he grounded Kidman with various submissions, including a Sharpshooter, but would systematically break the holds in order to continue doling out punishment to Kidman. The youngster would try to retreat to the outside but Malenko, stalking his wounded prey, would bring the action to him and nail Kidman with a vicious powerbomb on the ringside floor!
Tony Schiavone: He definitely is not going easy on young Billy Kidman here!
Larry Zbyszko: Poor Kidman!
Kidman would show some fire, however, as he’d lay in enough offense to try for a desperation roll-up. This only angered Malenko, who decided to play possum as Kidman attempted and missed a Shooting Star Press. Kidman would writhe around in pain as Malenko simply grabbed his legs and put Kidman into the Texas Cloverleaf for the submission win.
DING-DING-DING!
WINNER
Dean Malenko (5:13)
[“Black Knight” By Andrew Grossart & Paul Williams once again plays as Malenko has his armed raised by referee Mark Curtis…]
David Penzer: The winner of this contest…DDDEEEAAANNNNNN! MMMAAAAAALLLLEEENNNKKKKOOOOO!
[Malenko stares into the camera and says…]
Dean Malenko: That’s one.
[Malenk then turns to leave as Mark Curtis tends to an injured Kidman]
Tony Schiavone: As expected, Larry, “The Iceman” shows zero mercy towards Billy Kidman.
Larry Zbyszko: As he shouldn’t have, Tony. That right there was a statement victory for Dean Malenko and that young man, Billy Kidman, shouldn’t get too down on himself. We need guys like Kidman as we get set for the war with the New World Order!
Tony Schiavone: And let’s take a look at our 1800-Collect replay of how Malenko picked up the victory!
[TRANSITION to footage of Malenko synching in the Texas Cloverleaf (with an 1800-COLLECT graphic underneath the footage) before we CUT to another aerial shot above the ringside area as Malenko’s theme dies down]
Tony Schiavone: And I understand we’re going to send it back to “Mean” Gene Okerlund, who is standing by with a very special guest! Take it away, Mean Gene!
[We then…]
Mean Gene Interviews
NFL Star Kevin Greene
[TRANSITION to a different aerial shot, this one hovering over the entranceway as see Mean Gene standing by…]
Mean Gene: Alright thank you, Tony. Tonight has certainly seen some interesting developments as we inch closer and closer to Hog Wild, live from Sturgis, South Dakota, on August 10th…
[We then smoothly TRANSITION to a tight shot of Mean Gene, who is suddenly joined by Kevin Greene (attired in a Carolina Panthers polo and slacks)…]
Mean Gene: We are also inching closer and closer to the 1996-1997 NFL season and joining me now is All-Pro outside linebacker Kevin Greene, now a member of the Carolina Panthers! Kevin, thanks for joining us tonight on Nitro!
Kevin Greene: The pleasure is all mine, Mean Gene!
Mean Gene: We’ll get to Steve McMichael in just a moment but I’d be remiss if I didn’t ask you for your thoughts on Hulk Hogan’s shocking betrayal from a couple of weeks ago…
Kevin Greene: I’m heartbroken, Mean Gene! Hulk Hogan was a role model for everyone – including myself and all of the National Football League! It is unbelievable how he has stabbed all of his fans in the back!
Mean Gene: And I know that Hulk Hogan – now calling himself “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan – was a favorite of yours when you were younger.
Kevin Greene: He definitely was, Mean Gene! It broke my heart to see him aligned with those damn Outsiders but you know what, Mean Gene? I know this locker room is going to come together AND KICK THEIR TAILS TO THE CURB!
[Greene pumps his fist as the live audience cheers]
Mean Gene: And speaking of kicking tails to the curb: let’s talk about what happened all the way back in June at The Great American Bash where Steve McMichael turned his back on you to join the Four Horsemen…
Kevin Greene: Steve McMichael was my friend, Mean Gene! He was someone that I truly counted on in life, someone I trusted, AND HE THREW IT ALL THE WAY TO JOIN THE HORSEMEN! That is something I could never forgive or FORGET! I want to get my hands on McMichael in the worst way, Mean Gene, but life is taking me elsewhere…
Mean Gene: Training camp starts up quite soon, isn’t that right?
Kevin Green: That’s right, Mean Gene. I’m going to start to prepare for the NFL season and then I’m gonna have another All-Pro year, Mean Gene…and when that’s over with? I’M GONNA COME FOR YOU MCMICHAEL! AND I’M GONNA COME FOR YOU, HULK HOGAN, AND FOR ANYONE ELSE THAT ALIGNS THEMSELVES WITH THAT SCUM! THAT’S A PROMISE!
Mean Gene: Well I know I speak on behalf of the entire WCW family when I say this: we are all rooting for you, Kevin Greene!
Kevin Greene: Appreciate it, Mean Gene!
[Kevin Greene gives one last wave to the audience before disappearing to the back, leaving Mean Gene to say…]
Mean Gene: Alright ladies and gentlemen, WCW Monday Nitro will return after this commercial break but, first, let’s hear from our World Tag Team Champions!
[We then…]
Harlem Heat
Has Something to Say, SUCKA!
[CUT to a pre-recorded message from Harlem Heat. A huge “UP NEXT — WCW MONDAY NITRO!” graphic takes up the left side of the screen as the Harlem Heat begin to speak over their theme music, standing in front of a (cheesy) fiery greenscreen. Both fellas have their beautiful titles around their shoulders and are wearing identical gear (round-rimmed sunglasses, flame-designed du-rags, and their usual flamey wrestling gear]
Booker T: COLONEL! WE KNOW WHAT YOU’RE TRYN’ TO DO AND YOU ARE PLAYIN’ A VERY DANGEROUS GAME, SUCKA! YOU’RE GONNA HAVE TO MAKE A CHOICE ON WHERE YOUR LOYALTIES LIE! ROUGH AND READY…WE’VE SEEN YOU BEFORE AND KNOW YOU AINT ROUGH OR READY! YOU SUCKAS ARE GONNA GET A WHOOPIN YOU AINT EVER GONNA FORGET!
Stevie Ray: PARKAH! WE AIN’T GONNA LET YOU OF ALL PEOPLE TAKE OUR TITLES FROM US! IT’S TIME YOU SHOW HARLEM HEAT AND SISTA SHERRI THAT YA EITHER WITH US…OR AGAINST US!
[Focus on the Harlem Heat’s intense gaze as we FADE TO BLACK]
COMMERCIAL #3
Plugging
the WCW Magazine
[We return to Monday Nitro with a short promo plugging WCW: The Magazine. You may remember the spot: a bored pre-teen is sitting at his kitchen table with his math homework sprawled out in front of him until it’s replaced by the WCW Magazine…]
Kid: WOW! This WCW Magazine is…
[The kid suddenly morphs in Sting, who is wearing red and blue face paint to match his red, blue, and gold ring jacket…]
Sting [still in the kid’s voice]: REALLY COOL!
[Voiceover Guy then plugs the August issue, which features the Steiner Brothers on the cover. There’s a tell-all interview with the Steiners plus a profile on the Giant AND collectible photos from Slamboree and The Great American Bash!
[We then CUT back to Sting at the kitchen table, this time speaking like himself]
Sting: Man! Where do they…
[Sting morphs back to the preteen, who is now dressed like Sting]
Kid [in Sting’s voice]: …GET THIS STUFF?
[We then focus on the “WCW The Magazine — On Newstands Everywhere!” graphic before we FADE TO BLACK…]
World Tag Team Championship Match
The Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray) w/Sister Sherri vs. Rough ‘n’ Ready (Mike Enos & Dick Slater) w/Col. Rob Parker
[We TRANSITION into a panning shot of the ringside area as the theme for Rough and Ready plays over the sound system to a smattering of boos from the crowd…]
Tony Schiavone: Fans, we welcome you back to WCW Monday Nitro live on TNT as we gear up for hour number two and, Larry, you could cut the tension with a knife as we await the inevitable arrival of Hollywood Hogan and the Outsiders…
Larry Zbyszko: And trust me, Tony: no one should miss the butt-kicking that’s in store for those three jokers! The locker room is ready to attack the second Judas and the Outsiders step foot in the Disney/MGM Studios! And you know what, Tony? I might join that fight once we’re done here!
Tony Schiavone: Eric Bischoff and Bobby “the Brain” Heenan are scheduled to take over during hour two as we inch closer and closer to seeing Hollywood Hogan for the first time since Bash at the Beach. Maybe I’ll join you in that fight, Larry!
Larry Zbyszko: Wow, Tony, that’ll really get them shaking in their boots!
[TIGHT SHOT of the giant metallic WCW letters stationed near the entranceway as we smoothly pan to the right as Rough ‘n’ Ready – with Col. Rob Parker right behind them – emerge from behind the curtain…]
Tony Schiavone: As we wait for the arrival of Hollywood Hogan and the Outsiders, we get set for a World Tag Team Championship match as the Harlem Heat defend their titles against the team of Rough ‘n’ Ready! Mike Enos and Dick Slater have won a couple of contests since their last title match against Harlem Heat and, Larry, they’re looking to bring home the gold tonight!
Larry Zbyszko: But what is with this Colonel Parker, Tony? He’s the promoter for Harlem Heat and the manager for Rough ‘n’ Ready?!?! PLUS he’s madly in love with Sister Sherri!
Tony Schiavone: And the Harlem Heat are demanding that Colonel Parker finally pick a side and it will be very interesting to see how he responds right here, right now! Let’s send it to David Penzer with the introductions!
[CUE “Rough ‘n’ Ready w/Col. Rob Parker” graphic for a few moments before it FADES out. Rough ‘n’ Ready are dressed in identical gear: black leather ring vests over their bare torsos, black tights under a pair of chaps, and black boots. Col. Parker is dressed in his typical Western suit and Stetson hat, cane dangling in hand and cigar in mouth. The duo is all business as they head to the ring…]
David Penzer: Ladies and gentlemen this contest is for the WCW WORLD! TAG TEAM! CHAMPIONSHIP! Introducing the challengers! They are accompanied to the ring by Colonel Rob Parker! They are the team of Mike Enos and Dick Slater…ROUGH! AND! READDDDYYYYYYY!!!!!
Larry Zbyszko: This is a team that’s managed to hang in there with Harlem Heat, Tony, and the old Colonel could play a big factor in this match!
[The challenger’s theme is immediately replaced with “Rap Sheet” by Rene De Wael and Didier Leglis, which evokes the loudest cheers of the evening this far!]
Tony Schiavone: And here come our tag team champions!
Larry Zbyszko: This place loves the Harlem Heat!
[CUT to an overhead shot of the arena where fireworks erupt in front of the giant WCW lettering that stands erect on the roof of the Disney/MGM Studios ticket booths. We then TRANSITION to a shot of the entranceway as Harlem Heat – with Sister Sherri in the middle – appear in their reddest attire: Booker T and Stevie Ray option to wear matching red bandanas (decorated in yellow flames with black trim), identical round-rimmed sunglasses, long red tights over their red singlets, and long red boots (all decorated with the same yellow flames and black trim)…]
Tony Schiavone: And it’s all about those titles right there, Larry
[ZOOM in on the World Tag Team titles – Booker opting to sling his over his right shoulder, Stevie his left, as Sherri caresses the plates of the belt. Suddenly, the trio gets a little tense…]
Larry Zybyszko: Uh-oh!
[Col. Rob Parker has abandoned Rough ‘n’ Ready at ringside and plants himself next to Sister Sherri. The Harlem Heat immediately bark at him as they head to the ring..]
David Penzer: And introducing their opponents! They are accompanied to the ring by their manager SISTER! SHERRI! and their promoter Colonel Rob Parker! They are the WCW World Tag Team Champions…THE HARRRRLLLEEEMMMM! HEEEEEAAAAATTTTT!
[TRANSITION to another aerial shot as we see the Harlem Heat enter the ring, Rough ‘n’ Ready jawing at them as Col. Parker is focused entirely on Sister Sherri…]
Tony Schiavone: Fans it’s been such a great edition of Monday Nitro here on TNT and there’s still so much more to come, including the imminent arrival of the New World Order!
Larry Zbyszko: New Dork Order, you mean…
[Referee Nick Patrick is handed both belts before holding them up to the crowd. The traffic in the ring dies down as Sister Sherri is helped out of the squared circle by Col. Parker. Patrick issues instructions to both teams before calling for the bell…]
DING-DING-DING!
Mike Enos jumps the bell and catches Stevie Ray by surprise with a series of hard right hands! In fact, Enos catches the entire arena by surprise as he completely dominated Stevie Ray with rights and a particularly nasty suplex. Enos and Slater would make frequent tags, each man putting the boots to Stevie Ray. As Stevie Ray lay stunned on the canvas, Rough ‘n’ Ready charged towards Harlem Heat’s corner and clobbered Booker T off the ring apron! They follow him to the outside and double suplex Stevie Ray to the floor! The camera catches a concerned Sister Sherri being consoled by Col. Parker, which angers Rough ‘n’ Ready!
Larry Zbyszko: Well it’s not every day that your manager comforts the opposing team’s manager, Tony!
Tony Schiavone: Rough ‘n’ Ready are not liking what they are seeing.
Rough ‘n’ Ready hurls instructions at Parker, who backs off Sherri, before re-entering the ring. Enos is once again the legal man and nails an elbow drop to the chest of Ray and covers for a 2-count. Smelling blood in the water, Enos and Slater hoist Stevie Ray to a vertical base, grab hold of his neck, hoist him in the air, and SLAM him down to the canvas with a double chokeslam! Slater, now the legal man, covers! 1! 2!
[CUT to a closeup of Sister Sherri on the ring apron! Referee Nick Patrick immediately gets to his feet and confronts Sherri]
Tony Schiavone: Sister Sherri saving the Harlem Heat from losing their tag titles! Booker T is still recovering on the outside here!
[We CUT to another angle as we see Col. Rob Parker enter the frame looking rather uncertain]
Larry Zbyszko: What’s the Colonel going to do about this, Tony?!?! I think t’s finally time to pick a side!
Col. Parker makes his decision: with the referee distracted by Sister Sherri, Parker sprints to the other side of the ring and tosses his cane…towards a recovering Stevie Ray! This energizes Stevie to his feet as he grabs the cane and WHACKS a charging Enos to the canvas. He then tosses the cane out of the ring and sizes up a recovering Slater, who spins around…AND EATS A VICIOUS 110TH STREET SLAM! Sherri hops off the apron as the referee counts the pin 1-2-3 and calls for the bell!
DING-DING-DING!
WINNERS
The Harlem Heat (7:39)
[“Rap Sheet” by Rene De Wael and Didier Leglis blares over the sound system to big cheers from the crowd as Sister Sherri JUMPS into the arms of Col. Parker!]
Tony Schiavone: Well it appears Col. Rob Parker has made his decision, Larry! The promoter for Harlem Heat decides to put all his eggs in their basket!
Larry Zbyszko: And it’s a smart move, Tony! He keeps his job as the promoter of Harlem Heat, he’s associated with the World Tag Team Champions…and it looks like he’s getting Sister Sherri!
[The foursome celebrates at ringside as Rough ‘n’ Ready come to, perhaps not yet realizing the level of betrayal by Col. Parker…]
Tony Schiavone: And you have to feel a bit for Rough ‘n’ Ready, Larry, as they came close to upsetting the Harlem Heat but they were betrayed by their own manager!
Larry Zbyzko: And ya gotta imagine they’ll be coming after Colonel Parker for this! I know I would!
[Booker T looks into the camera and says…]
Booker T: NASTY BOYS! YOU RUNNIN’ FOUL-UP IN HERE! YOU GOT A DATE WITH THE TOTAL PACKAGE TONIGHT…BUT WE GET YOU SUCKAS NEXT WEEK!
Tony Schiavone: And how about this! The Harlem Heat, who saved the Steiner Brothers from a nasty beat down at the hands of the Nasty Boys last week on Nitro, will challenge them in a tag team match next week!
Larry Zbyszko: And you have to give credit to Harlem Heat for saving their opponents at Hog Wild, Tony. They’re another team that has embraced Sting’s plea of unity!
[The Harlem Heat hold up their titles as Sherri embraces Parker before they disappear to the back. We then TRANSITION to another overhead shot of the arena as the ring begins to empty. The short circles around the arena as we hear from Tony Schiavone…]
Tony Schiavone: Well, fans, he’s amazed you since his arrival in World Championship Wrestling and he shocked the world last week on Monday Nitro by capturing the Cruiserweight Championship from “Iceman” Dean Malenko. Let’s take a look back at the amazing feats of Rey Misterio Jr.
[FADE to black]
Highlight Package
Best of Rey Misterio Jr.
[CUT to highlight reel of Rey Misterio Jr.’s greatest feats since joining WCW! The highlight reel is accompanied to the beat of the generic 90s rock-over commentary. The first piece of footage we see is of Misterio making his way to the ring from last week’s opening contest…]
Tony Schiavone: He is certainly a man who is revolutionizing our sport as we know it!
Larry Zbyszko: Well he’s revolutionizing it in the way of speed!
[The music intensifies as we see Malenko hitting a dropkick on Malenko, landing a perfect backflip in the middle of the ring as Psicosis can only watch, a springboard moonsault on Malenko, twirling around the back of Malenko and nailing an arm drag…
Tony Schiavone: Here is Rey Misterio… moves we have never seen before in this sport!
…a corkscrew plancha to the outside on Psicosis, a springboard hurricanrana into a pin on Psicosis…
Larry Zbyszko: This man is extremely fast on his feet! One of the fastest wrestlers I have ever seen in my life!
…Misterio Jr. swinging through the middle rope….
Mike Tenay: INCREDIBLE move by Rey Junior!
….nailing Psicosis with a springboard hurricanrana to the outside
Mike Tenay: That Frankensteiner-style Hurricanrunna!
…nailing a springboard dropkick on Malenko…
Mike Tenay: We’ve told you he can come from anywhere, any angle, at any time!
…springboard back elbow to Psicosis followed by a spinning Hurricanrunna…
Tony Schiavone: He is phenomenal!
…quick cuts of him nailing a corner dropkick on Psicosis and, finally, the finish to last week’s contest
Tony Schiavone: REY MISTERIO HAS WON THE CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP!
…we focus on a shot of Misterio Jr. raising his newly won gold as we FADE TO BLACK]
Meng and Jimmy Hart
Arn Anderson, you’re in trouble, baby!
[We return from the darkness as Meng and Jimmy Hart stand in front of the fiery Nitro animation. A metallic lower-third Nitro graphic reading “COMING UP — MENG VS. ANDERSON” appears on the screen…]
Jimmy Hart: ARN ANDERSON, TONIGHT YOU’RE GOING TO LEARN THAT THE DUNGEON OF DOOM ISN’T DEAD! BIG BUBBA: WATCH AND LEARN, DADDY!
[Hart looks at Meng, who says…]
Meng: ARGHHHH! WSJKSHGGHEKHGEHKHDWNSGKSHG!
[Hart nods in agreement and lets out a maniacal laugh as we fade to commercial break…]
COMMERCIAL #4
Singles Match
Madusa vs. Malia Hosaka
[We return from the commercial to an aerial shot above the ring as we see two competitors – clearly two women – preparing for a contest…]
Tony Schiavone: We are nearly at hour number two here on Monday Nitro as we get set for action featuring two of the very best women wrestlers on the planet: Madusa and Malia Hosaka!
[We TRANSITION to a closeup shot of MGM’s thrill ride Tower of Terror. We slowly pan out as MGM Studios comes into the picture…]
Tony Schiavone: And there you see the premier thrill ride here at MGM: the Tower of Terror!
Larry Zbyszko: I wonder if we can get the New World Order on that ride, Tony — except no seatbelts!
Tony Schiavone: I don’t think that would be allowed, partner…
[The bell suddenly rings as we TRANSITION to a close-up shot of the ring. Madusa is wearing a stars tank top with striped tights while Hosaka is wearing a white unitard with a Rising Sun graphic in the middle and knee pads (her left knee is covered by a gigantic pad and brace). Referee Mark Curtis observes the opening lock up…]
DING-DING-DING!
The contest started with a test of strength that was quickly won by Madusa, who would dominate the opening portion of the match with a bridging suplex and several knife-edge chops across the chest of Hosaka. Madusa would attempt a couple of quick pinfalls but Hoska would kick out and eventually mount a bit of a comeback on her own. Hosaka would lock a Boston Crab in the center of the ring but Madusa would claw her way to the ropes for the rope break.
Hosaka and Madusa would exchange blows and kicks but Madusa would put her away for good by nailing a bridged German Suplex for the 1-2-3! Referee Mark Curtis calls for the bell.
DING-DING-DING!
WINNER
Madusa (4:07)
[Madusa’s theme plays over the arena’s sound system to a solid ovation from the crowd!]
Tony Schiavone: What a great back and forth contest between Madusa and the young lady Malia Hosaka!
Larry Zbyszko: Malia Hosaka showed a lot of potential there, Tony, but Madusa’s a former World Champ and knew how to put her away for good!
[Madusa climbs to the South-West corner and lifts her arms up in the air in celebration; meanwhile, Hoska unceremoniously rolls out of the ring and is helped to the back by referee Mark Curtis…]
Tony Schiavone: Fans we are mere seconds away from hour two of WCW Monday Nitro!
[Madusa launches herself up and over the top rope, landing perfectly on her feet. She gets up close to the camera and says…]
Madusa: I’m really tired of not having any competition! It’s time I get the respect I deserve!
[Madusa abruptly heads to the back with a scowl on her face…]
Larry Zbyszko: Well that’s some interesting words from Madusa, Tony. Is she looking for a tougher challenger?
Tony Schiavone: Well there were rumblings of Madusa possibly taking on Bull Nakano at Hog Wild but that no longer seems to be in the cards; nonetheless, it’s something that our broadcast team should follow up on. Folks, we are headed for HOUR NUMBER TWO OF NITRO RIGHT NOW! IT’S TIME FOR THE MOST EXPLOSIVE HOUR OF TELEVISION IN OUR SPORT!
Hour Two!
w/Eric Bischoff & Bobby “the Brain” Heenan
[We then CUT to a wide aerial shot of Disney/MGM Studios as pyro once again erupts behind the gigantic WCW sign positioned atop of the MGM Studios ticket booth as we hear the tune of the Nitro theme. We then hear the voice of Eric Bischoff as the pyrotechnics display comes to an end…]
Eric Bischoff: Welcome to the second hour of WCW Monday Nitro, live on TNT! It has been an unforgettable evening with so much more to come! As you all heard at the top of the broadcast: “Hollywood” Hogan and the Outsiders are expected to make an appearance and, rest assured, the locker room is on high alert! Ladies and gentlemen, I have a feeling that we are headed for the most explosive second hour in the history of Nitro! Don’t go away! We will be right back live on TNT!
[The pyrotechnics display begins again as red fireworks shoot up behind the WCW logo and near the entranceway as the camera continues to PAN around the audience. We then…]
A Word with a Horsemen
The Enforcer has something to say
[CUT to a pre-taped package: Arn Anderson is standing in front of a metallic wall as a “UP NEXT — WCW MONDAY NITRO — TNT” graphic appears to his left. We hear the tune of the Horsemen theme over Anderson’s voice…]
Arn Anderson: Meng: I respect the hell out of ya and I know how tough of an opponent you can be but make no mistake about it: you’re about to cross paths with “The Enforcer” and y’all better pray that your Dungeon doesn’t lose another member…
[Anderson flashes the Four Fingers as we fade to black…]
COMMERCIAL #5
Recapping the evening
w/Bischoff & The Brain
[We return from commercial break to another overhead shot above the ring as a pyrotechnics display once again occurs behind the WCW logo…]
Eric Bischoff: Fans, welcome back to WCW Monday Nitro live on TNT! What an explosive hour of television we have witnessed — and things promise to be even crazier during hour number two of Nitro.
[We TRANSITION to a shot of Eric Bischoff and Bobby “the Brain” Heenan – each attired in identical red MGM polos and headsets – seated behind the announcer’s desk. The Nitro lower-third graphic displaying their names quickly comes and goes…]
Eric Bischoff: I am Eric Bischoff, Bobby “the Brain” Heenan seated beside me [Heenan flashes the A-Okay symbol to the camera] and I have to tell you, Heenan: I’m a little let down by what we’ve witnessed tonight. We know Hogan and those Outsiders are coming on a night where our heavy hitters such as The Giant and Sting are overseas in Japan…but there are members of our roster already forgetting the message of unity preached by Sting last week.
Bobby Heenan: Fire and Ice have completely combusted, Teddy Long’s in the ER with a bruised ego, Big Bubba’s quit the Dungeon of Doom…hell, even old Colonel Rob Parker turned his back on Rough ‘n’ Ready. If this is unified, I’d hate to see their definition of separation!
Eric Bischoff: It has — [Bischoff reaches up and presses his headset closer to his ear] — fans I apologize but I am being told something is happening right behind us!
Bobby Heenan: OH NO! IT’S THE OUTSIDERS!
The Outsiders have arrived
Let the Games Begin
[We quickly CUT to a close-up shot of Scott Hall and Kevin Nash – both men attired in black tank tops and blue jeans with Hall’s hair in a ponytail while Nash is letting his brown hair flow – standing on the roof of the gigantic MGM ticket booth….and right beside the giant WCW logo!]
Bobby Heenan: How in the hell did they get up there?!?!
The Outsiders have covered the WCW logo with three separate banners with “N” “W” and “O” spray-painted over each banner. The crowd is looking up and jeering the hell out of them — and they are being restrained by a massive security force! Each member of the security detail is dressed in identical black jackets with a patch that reads “SECURITY of the NWO” on the upper-left side. Each member of the detail is holding batons…
Eric Bischoff: Unbelievable. The Outsiders have covered our great WCW logo with banners that read “NWO” and it appears their security force is out in full force tonight!
Bobby Heenan: These goons have weapons on them, Eric. This could get really ugly! How can the New World Order just show up with a private security force? Where’s our security?!?!
[Focus on Hall and Nash playing to the crowd – Hall even flashing the Too Sweet symbol – before we CUT back to Bischoff and Heenan as the commotion continues behind them…]
Eric Bischoff: That’s a good question, Brain. It looks like we have a severe breach of security here…
Bobby Heenan: How about we don’t seem to have any security here, Bischoff!
Eric Bischoff: We are doing our best to take hold of the situation as we get set to kick off hour two with a big match pitting Horsemen against Dungeon of Doom. Let’s send it to David Penzer as we try to restore order…]
[Bischoff and Heenan look back at the mayhem behind them as we…]
Singles Match
“The Enforcer” Arn Anderson vs. Meng w/Jimmy Hart
[TRANSITION to another aerial shot above the MGM Studio as the Dungeon of Doom theme plays over the arena’s sound system to a bit of a mixed reaction from the crowd…]
David Penzer: Ladies and gentlemen! This next match LIVE on WCW Monday Nitro is set for one fall! Accompanied to the ring by “The Mouth of the South” Jimmy Hart and representing the Dungeon of Doom: MENGGGGGG!
[TRANSITION to a closeup shot of the entranceway as Meng – wearing long tights with a big skull and bones patch on the right leg – and Jimmy Hart appear from behind the curtain. Hart is holding his signature megaphone in his left hand as he has an animated discussion with Meng, who responds in his usual gibberish. The Monday Nitro graphic displaying both names briefly displays…]
Eric Bischoff: Well there we see Meng with “The Mouth of the South” Jimmy Hart. It’s been a rough couple of weeks for the Dungeon of Doom, Brain.
Bobby Heenan: The big dope Big Bubba was right to quit the Dungeon of Doom though, Bischoff. Hogan did kill Hulk-a-Mania all by himself and I think the Taskmaster is gonna have to think long and hard about the future of that odd squad he leads! That being said: we need all the help we can get and maybe Kevin Sullivan needs to take the Dungeon into a new direction.
[Meng and Hart enter the ring as referee Nick Patrick stays far away from Meng. The theme song is replaced by the unmistakable sound of neighing horses followed by the epic theme of the Four Horsemen…]
Eric Bischoff: I don’t know about you, Brain, but I get chills every single time I hear the theme of the Four Horsemen!
Bobby Heenan: You should see a doctor about that, Bischoff…
[CUT back to the entranceway as “The Enforcer” Arn Anderson emerges from the back. Anderson is wearing the signature Four Horsemen t-shirt, black trunks with “AA” stitched on the front top right and “Enforcer” stitched on the rear in silver lettering, white wrist tape, fingers taped up, black knee pads, and silver boots. Anderson walks straight to the ring but not before flashing the Four Fingers to the camera…]
David Penzer: And introducing his opponent! Representing the Four Horsemen! He is “THE ENFORCER!”… “DOUBLE A” AAARRRNNNN! ANNNDDDEERRRSSSOOONNNN!
[Anderson quickly enters the ring though his attention is not on Meng but, rather, the nearby Outsiders and their security force. Anderson points them out and utters a few choice words before turning his attention to Meng…]
Eric Bischoff: I love to see the fire from Arn Anderson, someone who is truly part of the lifeblood of World Championship Wrestling.
Bobby Heenan: The man is a leader, he is a fighter, and he’s particularly angry tonight. Maybe he’ll beat Meng so badly that he’ll start talking in English!
[Anderson removes his t-shirt and tosses to ringside. Hart exits the ring and immediately starts barking words of encouragement to Meng. We’re ready! Nick Patrick calls for the bell…]
DING-DING-DING!
This contest began with Anderson bum-rushing Meng with an incredibly stiff uppercut, though it wasn’t enough to knock the tough Tongan off his feet. The two exchanged an incredibly stiff exchange of forearms and chops that actually sunk Anderson to his knees. Meng would pounce on his weakened prey, nailing Arn with vicious thrust kicks and karate chops. Meng would attempt a pinfall but Anderson would kick out at two. Anderson would eventually claw back, however, as he nailed Meng with the ole thumb to the eyes. Anderson would send the action to the outside after a closeline sends both up and over the top rope!
Eric Bischoff: Double A and Meng in the middle of a hard-hitting con—oh no.
[CUT to a wide shot as we see the nWo’s security detail parting the crowd as Hall and Nash make their way towards the barricade. Anderson spots them and immediately begins jawing at the duo!]
Bobby Heenan: This could get really ugly, Bischoff!
[Referee Nick Patrick comes to the outside and instructs Anderson to get back into the ring. Meanwhile, we CUT to the entranceway where The Barbarian and Hugh Morris emerge from the back with Ronan Flory and Steve McMichael of the Horsemen right behind them!]
Eric Bischoff: Here comes the cavalry!
[CUT back to Anderson jawing at the Outsiders as The Dungeon of Doom and Four Horsemen come together! Hall responds by wiggling his fingers in mock freight while Nash just smugly smirks. Anderson is particularly heated and sticks his finger into the chest of Hall, which prompts pushback from a member of their security detail! Suddenly, a score of arena security – all dressed in red MGM Security jackets – surround ringside and push back the WCW contingent…]
Bobby Heenan: Finally! Our security decided to peel themselves away from the catering table…
Eric Bischoff: Fans, we need to restore some order here! We need to take a quick commercial break but don’t you dare go anywhere!
[TRANSITION to another aerial shot of the action as a “MORE TO COME” graphic appears before we fade to black…]
COMMERCIAL #6
Singles Match (Cont)
Anderson/Meng Conclusion
[We return from commercial break as things have indeed calmed down: Hall and Nash are seated in two front-row seats, surrounded by their security detail, while WCW security surrounds the ringside area with their backs to the ring, their focus on the Outsiders. The Barbarian and Hugh Morris have joined Jimmy Hart in Meng’s corner while Ronan Flory and Steve McMichael remain in Arn’s corner]
Eric Bischoff: Welcome back to the live-action as a modicum of order has been restored here…
Bobby Heenan: I doubt it’ll last, Bischoff! Those Outsiders are bad news — and where is Hogan?!?! He’s supposed to be here!
The rest of the action was much like it was before the commercial break: a back and for exchange of stiff uppercuts, karate chops, and thrust kicks (especially from Meng). The finish, though, was very explosive: Meng and Anderson nailed each other with stiff close lines, knocking both men to the canvas. Anderson was the first to reach his feet and began stalking Meng for his signature Spinebuster…
Eric Bischoff: It appears The Enforcer wants to finish this off with the Spinebuster!
Meng slowly climbs to his feet as Anderson awaits…but Jimmy Hart immediately jumps on the ring apron and distracts referee Nick Patrick. Hart is quickly yanked back down to the ringside floor by both Flory and McMichael, who begins to scold him. This prompts Hugh Morris to confront the two..and he starts to get pummeled by the Horsemen!
Bobby Heenan: What an idiot!
Eric Bischoff: The Horsemen beating down the younger Hugh Morris — but look at this, Brain!
Anderson can only watch as referee Nick Patrick admonishes what is happening on the outside…allowing the Barbarian to enter the ring. Barbarian grabs Anderson, whirls him around, grabs him by the neck, and delivers a VICIOUS Chokeslam! Barbarian quickly exits the ring, rushes towards Flory and McMichael, and sends them both down to the floor with a double closeline!
Eric Bischoff: And just like that the Barbarian cleans house!
Bobby Heenan: And look at Meng! He’s going for the cover!
Referee Nick Patrick, satisfied that the fighting was stopped, turns his attention back to the ring and sees Meng covering Anderson. He counts for the 1-2-3 and calls for the bell!
DING-DING-DING!
Winner
Meng (10:58)
[The Dungeon of Doom theme plays to a smattering of boos from the crowd as Patrick raises Meng’s hand in victory…]
Eric Bischoff: How about the Dungeon of Doom stealing a victory from Arn Anderson!
Bobby Heenan: The Dungeon badly needed this win, Bischoff, but we just saw another example of so-called unity crumbling before our very eyes! The Dungeon and the Horsemen came together to confront the Outsiders but their peace was short-lived.
[Jimmy Hart enters the ring and embraces Meng, who yells gibberish into the camera. The duo leaves the ring and are joined by The Barbarian, who is carrying Hugh Morris to the back. We then CUT to a shot of Hall and Nash, who are laughing at the misfortunes of Anderson]
Eric Bischoff: They’re just laughing at us…
Bobby Heenan: Of course they’re laughing, Bischoff. The Dungeon and Horsemen came together but ultimately fought each other while the two of them sat there and watched.
Eric Bischoff: I can’t help but feel like they just used us as a bunch of pawns…
Bobby Heenan: It’s what I’d do if I were running their show.
[CUT to the ring as Anderson rolls to the outside and is helped to the back by also-injured Flory and McMichael. As they gingerly walk to the back, though, Mean Gene sprints past them and towards the Outsiders at ringside!]
Eric Bischoff: It looks like Mean Gene Okerlund is going to try and get a word from the Outsiders…
Bobby Heenan: Oh great…
Eric Bischoff: It looks like we’ll hear from The Outsiders right after this commercial break! Don’t go away!
COMMERCIAL #7
A word with the Outsiders
Hall and Nash Have Something to Say
[We return from commercial break as the crowd roars with excitement: Hall and Nash are standing in front of their seats, still surrounded by their security, as Mean Gene stands on the other side of the barricade with microphone in hand…]
Mean Gene: Alright welcome back to WCW Monday Nitro live on TNT. Outsiders, you have caused quite the commotion this evening and I have a feeling you aren’t done yet. Where is “Hollywood” Hogan?
[Hall and Nash smirk…]
Scott Hall: Scheme Gene, Scheme Gene…relax, meng. You’re always concerned about “Hollywood” Hogan but trust me: don’t be. You’re gonna get exactly what you want before the night’s over.
Kevin Nash: Hey let me ask you something, Okerlund: what happened to Doubleya-See-Doubleya’s “unity?” Looks like there are problems all over the place here!
Mean Gene: Well…
Scott Hall: Hey listen…we hope the boys in the back can figure it out, Scheme Gene, because we really hate to see chaos.
Mean Gene: Are you putting me on? Gentlemen, you have caused nothing but chaos for the past several weeks! First Hulk Hogan joins your ranks and now you have an entire security force following you wherever you go, bullying our paying customers!
Kevin Nash: Hey this is the best private security detail money can buy, provided to us by a very concerned buddy of ours.
Mean Gene: Provided to you? By whom?
Scott Hall: You ask too many questions, Scheme Gene. Why don’t you ask me and Big Kev here what’cha really wanna know?
Mean Gene: Fine! Let’s talk about last week. You were issued a challenge by Sting and “The Total Package” Lex Luger to a tag team match at the upcoming Pay Per View Hog Wild. I have since learned that the WCW Board of Directors will allow the match to take place but you said you would only wrestle under one condition. What is it? A hefty payday?
Kevin Nash: “Hefty payday?” [Chuckles] Scotty and I don’t need a “hefty payday.” We’re taken care of pretty damn well, Mean Gene.
Scott Hall: We’ll tell ya what, Mean Gene: we’ll wrestle Sting and Luger for $1 apiece. This ain’t about money.
Mean Gene: Then what is it about?!?!
Kevin Nash: What it’s about…is security. Comfort. A steady place for us to apply our craft. Ya see as much as Scotty and I love showing up to Nitro every week…
Scott Hall: Driven here in sweet stretched limos every week…
Kevin Nash: And as much as we love being with our fans…we want something a little more steady. We want to be part of this big happy family! So we’ll wrestle Sting and Luger at Hog Wild under one condition: Scotty and I want ironclad WCW contracts.
Mean Gene: Ironclad contracts?!?! I…I don’t know if the WCW Board of Directors would approve of that! Are you telling me that you want to officially work for WCW?!?!
Scott Hall: That’s right, Chico.
Kevin Nash: Tell ya what, Mean Gene: run it by them and get back to us.
Scott Hall: See ya soon, meng. Real soon.
[Hall removes his signature toothpick from his mouth and tosses it at the chest of Mean Gene. Hall and Nash turn their backs to the camera, pose to the crowd, and seemingly begin to depart as their massive security force falls into formation…]
Eric Bischoff: Are they kidding me?!? Did they actually have the nerve to ask for contracts as a condition of facing Luger and Sting at Hog Wild
Bobby Heenan: They’re evil geniuses, Bischoff. The question is this: will the WCW Board of Directors allow this to happen?
Eric Bischoff: This is an enormous risk, Brain. We still don’t know who else will join the New World Order. Can you imagine if those Outsiders were officially part of WCW?
Bobby Heenan: We gotta figure something out, Bischoff. This isn’t good.
Eric Bischoff: [Sighs] Let’s send it to David Penzer for the next contest…
Singles Match
Eddy Guerrero vs. Ronan Flory
[We CUT to a panned closeup shot of the audience – several men posing and mucking it up for the camera – before we TRANSITION to a shot of the entranceway as sparks begin to erupt behind the metallic entrance set to the theme of Eddy Guerrero, who emerges from behind the curtain with great enthusiasm…]
David Penzer: Ladies and gentlemen your next contest LIVE on Monday Nitro is set for one fall! Introducing first, from El Paso, Texas…EDDY! GUERRRRREEEERRROOOOOOO!
[Guerrero admires his pyro display before turning to face the camera. Guerrero is rocking a bedazzled red jacket over a black singlet with red zig-zag designs on the legs of his tights and long black/silver boots. Guerrero looks right into the camera and says, “LET’S GO!” as he heads straight to the ring…]
Bobby Heenan: Guy is shot out of a canon!
Eric Bischoff: Come on, Brain! You have to love the enthusiasm of Eddy Guerrero!
Bobby Heenan: Enthusiasm is one thing, this guy may have had one too many tequilas!
[Guerrero enters the ring and throws his arms in the air as his theme is replaced with the sounds of a neighing horse followed by the unmistakable theme of the Four Horsemen…]
Bobby Heenan: Speaking of drinkers…
[TRANSITION to a shot of the entranceway as Ronan Flory – rocking the signature Four Horsemen t-shirt with simple black trunks and long boots – makes his way to the ring with a limp…]
David Penzer: And introducing his opponent! From Cork, Ireland, and representing the Four Horsemen! RONAN! FLORRRRRYYYYY!
Eric Bischoff: Rona Flory walking to the squared circle with a limp in his step after that beat down from The Barbarian in our most recent match…
Bobby Heenan: I’ve spoken to some sources close to the Horsemen, Bischoff, and Flory’s on thin ice. The kid has to start making a return on their investment
Eric Bischoff: He did pick up a win over Sergeant Craig Pittman last week on Nitro but we’ll see how he fairs against tougher competition in Eddy Guerrero.
[Flory enters the ring as referee Mickey Henson calls for the opening bell…]
DING-DING-DING!
This was a most spirited, hard-hitting bout that saw Guerrero’s speed and athleticism against Flory’s raw power. Guerrero was nearly done for after Flory caught him on a springboard high crossbody and turned into a devastating backbreaker but the ropes would save Guerrero. The finish would see Guerrero reversing a powerbomb into a tornado DDT followed by a trip to the top rope and CRASHING down with a frog splash for a 1-2-3.
DING-DING-DING!
Winner
Eddy Guerrero (9:38)
Eric Bischoff: What an impressive victory for Eddy Guerrero!
Bobby Heenan: That Frog Splash is a devastating move!
[Henson raises Guerrero’s hand in victory…and we see “Mean” Gene Okerlund enter the ring with a microphone in hand…]
Mean Gene: Alright I’m here with Eddy Guerrero, fresh off a victory over a member of the Four Horsemen. Eddy, you have had quite the war with the Horsemen…
[Guerrero takes a deep breath before speaking…]
Eddy Guerrero: I heard what Sting and Luger said last week. I’ve heard the word “unity” being spoken all night. But guess what, Mean Gene? I still have scores to settle! There won’t be any unity on my end…until I get what I want. And what I want…is RIC FLAIR! I know you’re over in Japan but I’m sure your buddies will tell ya: I want a shot at you! A shot at the United States title! Hog Wild! Then – and only then – can I focus on the war with the New World Order.
[Guerrero shoves the microphone back to Mean Gene before leaving the ring…]
Eric Bischoff: Well there ya have it: Eddy Guerrero officially challenging “Nature Boy” Ric Flair for the United States Heavyweight Championship at Hog Wild.
Bobby Heenan: Talk about an explosive match-up! Guerrero can’t focus on fighting the nWo until he gets this match! Let’s see if “Nature Boy” gives him what he wants!
Eric Bischoff: Fans we will be right back live on TNT! WCW Monday Nitro – Where the Big Boys Play, back shortly!
[TRANSITION to an aerial shot above the ring before we…]
The Nasty Boys
Laying down the Gauntlet
[CUT to the Nasty Boys standing in front of the metallic green screen with a “UP NEXT — WCW MONDAY NITRO — TNT” graphic on the left as the Nasty Boys theme plays in the background…]
Brian Knobs: LUGER! YOU DARE CHALLENGE THE NASTY BOYS, HUH? WELL YA KNOW HOW THE OLD SAYING GOES: “BE CAREFUL FOR WHAT YA WISH FOR CAUSE YA MIGHT JUST GET IT!”
Jerry Sags: AND WHAT YOU’RE GETTING TONIGHT…IS A WHOLE LOTTA NASTY!
[Both Nasty Boys laugh maniacally in the background as we fade to black…]
COMMERCIAL #8
Vignette
Blood Runs Cold #2
[We return to Monday Nitro with our SECOND Blood Runs Cold vignette: the Mysterious Voiceover Guy promises that our world is about to change as we see quick shots of an armored man as snow falls around him. The Mysterious Voiceover Guy invites us to Enter the Realm, the Realm where Blood Runs Cold. The words “GLACIER – COMING TO WCW” appear before we fade to black…]
MAIN EVENT Entrances
The Nasty Boys vs. “The Total Package” Lex Luger
[We CUT to a wide show of the WCW logo – with the nWo banners now removed from them – with the Disney/MGM statue standing proudly behind…]
Eric Bischoff: Fans it’s time for our main event – and still no sight of Hulk Hogan, Brain.
Bobby Heenan: Hollywood Hogan now, Bischoff. Well, let’s hope all that hoopla about him being here tonight was a bunch of cow manure.
Eric Bischoff: Let’s send it to David Penzer for the final time this evening!
[TRANSITION to a side-shot of the entryway as the camera pans around as the theme for the Nasty Boys plays to boos from the crowd! Sags and Knobs – each wearing identical gear of graffitied ring coats, black NASTY BOYS t-shirts, and matching black tights – emerge from behind the curtain. The Nasty Boys growl and snarl at their negative fan response…]
David Penzer: Ladies and gentlemen! This contest is your MAIN EVENT and will be a 2-on-1 contest! Introducing first, at a combined weight of five hundred and eighty-five pounds! Jerry Sags and Brian Knobs…THE NAAAASSSTTTYYYY! BOYYYYYYSSSS!
[Knobs and Sags enter the ring and immediately begin jawing with the crowd…]
Bobby Heenan: I get where Luger is coming from, Bischoff: didn’t like the Nasty Boys walking out on the Stinger’s speech last week or how they respected what Hulk Hogan did at Bash at the Beach…but he’s taking on two tough slobs.
Eric Bischoff: Luger embodies the fighting spirit of WCW, Brain, and that’s something Brian Knobs and Jerry Sags will come to understand once he’s through with them.
[The Nasty Boy’s theme dies down and is replaced with Lex Luger’s theme, which garners a HUGE ovation from the crowd!]
Eric Bischoff: And listen to this ovation for the “Total Package” Lex Luger!
Bobby Heenan: These humanoids have come unglued!
[CUT to a shot of the entryway as “The Total Package” Lex Luger emerges! Luger – WCW Television championship around his waist, attired in plain black trunks with his long hair in a neat ponytail – immediately flexes his enormous arms as pyro ERUPTS behind him to a HUGE ovation from the crowd!]
David Penzer: And introducing their opponent! From Atlanta, Georgia! He is the WCW World Television Champion! HE IS THE TOTAL PACKAGE…LEXXXXXXX! LLLUUUUUGGGGEEEERRRR!
Eric Bischoff: Folks, we have to take a commercial break!! Don’t you dare touch that dial as we get set for our huge main event! More to come on TNT!
[TRANSITION to an aerial shot of the giant WCW letters as a “WCW MONDAY NITRO — TNT – LIVE!” graphic appears on the upper-righthand corner of the screen before we fade to black…]
COMMERCIAL #9
MAIN EVENT
The Nasty Boys vs. “The Total Package” Lex Luger
[We return from commercial break to Luger standing in the North-West corner while the Nasty Boys claim the South-East corner. Brian Knobs opts to start while Sags exits to the apron. Referee Randy Anderson calls for the bell…]
DING-DING-DING!
This was an admittedly slow, plodding bout as Luger pretty much beat up the Nasty Boys. Let’s get to the good stuff! This is about 3 minutes into the match. Luger is stomping a whole in Sags in the North-West corner when…
Eric Bischoff: What’s this now?
[QUICK CUT to the crowd where the Outsiders – once again flanked by their private security force – re-appear in the crowd!]
Bobby Heenan: Oh no! Here comes trouble!
[QUICK CUT to a wide shot of the ring. Luger hears the commotion and looks over to the crowd…and immediately turns his attention to the Outsiders!]
Eric Bischoff: Well it appears the Outsiders have gotten Lex Luger’s attention. Go get ‘em, Lex!
Bobby Heenan: He…WAIT A SECOND, BISCHOFF! LOOK!
Luger is about to leave the ring…when HOLLYWOOD HOGAN – dressed in black from head to toe – jumps the barricade from the hard cam side! Hogan enters the ring and NAILS Luger in the back of the head with a STEEL CHAIN wrapped around his fist! Luger immediately falls to the canvas as the crowd goes BANANAS!!!!
Eric Bischoff: IT’S HOLLYWOOD HOGAN! HE IS HERE AND HE JUST NAILED LEX LUGER WITH WHAT LOOKS LIKE A STEEL CHAIN!
Bobby Heenan: Oh God, Bischoff! This is ugly!
[Referee Randy Anderson calls for the bell!]
DING-DING-DING!
Winner via Disqualification
Lex Luger (4:05))
[Hall and Nash laugh as they HOP over the barricade…and their security force joins them! The security force quickly forms a perimeter around the entire ringside area!]
Eric Bischoff: They just can’t do that! They cannot just force their way to the ringside area like that!
Bobby Heenan: HERE COMES THE CALVARY!
[The WCW roster – the Steiners, Horsemen, Harlem Heat, and a whole lot more – come rushing out of the entranceway…but the nWo security holds them back!]
Eric Bischoff: This is outrageous! Meanwhile, look at what’s happening in the ring!
[QUICK CUT to the ring as Hogan, Hall, and Nash put the boots to Luger. The Nasty Boys, recovering from their beating from Luger, don’t pay him any attention!]
Bobby Heenan: THIS IS PANDEMONIUM!
Eric Bischoff: Folks, we HAVE TO take our final commercial break of the evening! DON’T GO ANYWHERE! THIS IS MADNESS!
[TRANSITION to an aerial shot of the insanity that is ringside as we fade to black…]
COMMERCIAL #10
Chaos Continued
Fight! Fight! Fight!
[We return from the commercial break but, sadly, the nWo are continuing their beat down of Luger as their security holds back the roster! Hogan has now unraveled the steel chain…AND BEGINS WHIPPING LUGER ACROSS THE BACK WITH IT! Camera ZOOMS in on Hogan, who says…]
Hollywood Hogan: TAKE A GOOD LOOK, SAVAGE! THIS IS FOR YOU, BROTHER!
Bobby Heenan: Oh my God…
Eric Bischoff: Hollywood Hogan is viciously beating Luger with a chain and this appears to be a message to Randy Savage…
[The Nasty Boys are fully recovered, take a step towards the trio…before exiting the ring!]
Bobby Heenan: The Nasty Boys should be coming to the aid of Luger but they’re feeding him to the wolves!
Eric Bischoff: What has gotten into them, Brain!??! This is traitorous behavior!
[CUT to a closeup shot of the Nasty Boys as they move past the nWo security force…when they are JUMPED by Harlem Heat!]
Eric Bischoff: The Tag Team Champs are taking it to the Nasty Boys!
[As the rest of the roster is held back by security, the Harlem Heat literally beat the Nasty Boys up the entryway and to the back…]
Bobby Heenan: They issued a challenge to the Nasty Boys earlier in the night! We’re getting a preview of it right now!
[QUICK CUT back to the ring where Hollywood Hogan now has a microphone…]
Hollywood Hogan: TAKE YOUR BOOS…AND STICK IT, BROTHER!
[This enrages the crowd even further!]
Hollywood Hogan: WHAT YOU’RE ALL SEEING IS WHAT WE’VE PROMISED, JACK! YOU’RE WITNESSING A HOSTILE TAKEOVER!
[Hogan once again WHIPS Luger with the chain for added emphasis…]
Hollywood Hogan: BUT LET ME TELL YA SOMETHIN’! SAVAGE! YOU DARED CHALLENGE HOLLYWOOD HOGAN TO A MATCH AT HOG WILD?!!? Well here’s my answer, dude: THE ANSWER IS NO!
[The crowd ERUPTS into boos as Hogan ONCE AGAIN whips Luger with the chain!]
Eric Bischoff: What a coward!
Hollywood Hogan: I AM NOT ACCEPTING YOUR CHALLENGING…UNTIL YOU’RE MAN ENOUGH TO MAKE IT FACE TO FACE, BROTHER! UNTIL THEN YOU CAN TAKE YOUR CHALLENGE…AND SHOVE IT WHERE THE SUN DON’T SHINE!
[The nWo laughs as Hogan spikes the microphone to the canvas and does his signature flex in the center of the ring. He then wraps the chain AROUND THE THROAT of Luger and begins to strangle him. ZOOM IN on Hogan, who says… ]
Hollywood Hogan: GET A GOOD LOOK, MACH! THIS IS YOUR FUTURE, BROTHER! THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU MESS WITH THE NEW WORLD ORDER OF PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING!
Bobby Heenan: IS HE KIDDING ME! HE’S GONE TOO FAR WITH THIS, BISCHOFF, TOO FAR!
Eric Bischoff: Folks I know this is discouraging to see…but this isn’t the end! Tune into WCW Monday Nitro next week as the war with the New World Order continues! From Disney MGM Studios…GOOD NIGHT!
[HARD FOCUS on Hogan and the Outsiders before we fade to black…]
WCW/nWo: Re-Imagined 