WCW Monday Nitro #45
July 22, 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 a projected video of Hulk Hogan ripping off his t-shirt and dropping the leg on a poor opponent appears on 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…]
The Announcer’s Welcome
Schiavone & the Living Legend
[TRANSITION to a closeup shot of a statue of the world’s most famous Mouse perched atop of a silver rotating globe, the signature of Disney/MGM’s Crossroads of the World. We quickly ZOOM OUT as the rest of Disney/MGM Studios reveals itself to the television audience. A burst of silver fireworks ERUPT on either side of the giant WCW logo resting atop of the Hollywood Studios entrance as multi-colored strobe lights flare for extra oomph…]
Tony Schiavone: We welcome all of you to the most exciting 2-hours of professional wrestling ANYWHERE in the world! We welcome you to WCW Monday Nitro live on TNT!
[CUE the metallic “TNT — LIVE!” graphic as it fades in and out of the upper-left-hand side of the screen. A similar metallic chyron fades in and out, reading “DISNEY/MGM STUDIOS, FLA.” The camera then SLOWLY PANS around the cheering crowd…]
Tony Schiavone: Ladies and gentlemen, tonight promises to be one of the most intense nights in the history of Monday Nitro as the war between WCW and the New World Order continues!
[TRANSITION to a shot of Tony Schiavone and Larry Zbyszko standing at ringside, the former wearing a red Disney/MGM Studios polo with olive slacks, the latter rocking a blue Disney/MGM Studios polo with white slacks. Both men are wearing broadcast headsets…]
Tony Schiavone: Hello everyone, I am Tony Schiavone joined as always by “The Living Legend” Larry Zbyszko [Zbyszko does his traditional salute to the audience] and before we get into the ongoing war between World Championship Wrestling and the New World Order, I’d be remiss if we didn’t a mention a story very near and dear to our hearts: “The Greatest of All Time” Muhammad Ali participated in the opening ceremonies of the Centennial Olympic Games, which is, of course, being held in Atlanta, Georgia, the home base for WCW! It wasn’t too long ago that we were graced with the presence of Muhammad Ali…
[CUT to footage from Halloween Havoc 1994 as Eric Bischoff, speaking into a microphone held by “Mean” Gene Okerlund, presents a check to Muhammad Ali for his wonderful foundation. A “Courtesy of Halloween Havoc 1994” graphic appears on the lower-left side of the screen…]
Tony Schiavone: You are of course looking at footage from Halloween Havoc from nearly two years ago and I can honestly say it was one of the proudest moments in this company’s long, illustrious history…
[CUT back to Schiavone and Zbyszko]
Tony Schiavone: Unfortunately we must pivot to the vilest and most reprehensible moment in the history of this company and it occurred last week in the closing moments of Monday Nitro as Hollywood Hogan emerged from hiding and viciously assaulted “The Total Package” Lex Luger with a steel chain. Ladies and gentlemen, we must warn you that what you are about to see is truly disturbing and viewer discretion is advised!
[TRANSITION to a replay of last week’s closing moments: Hollywood Hogan is viciously whipping Lex Luger with a steel chain as a “REPLAY BROUGHT TO YOU BY 1800 COLLECT” graphic appears via the lower-left portion of the screen…]
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 CHALLENGE…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 New World Order 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!
[TRANSITION back to a live shot of the disgusted commentary duo…]
Larry Zbyszko: I got sick to my stomach watching that back, Tony. The cowardice coming from Hogan, the Outsiders, and those goons they’ve hired to protect them makes me sick to my stomach!
Tony Schiavone: You are of course referring to their private security detail and, folks, I can tell you that our broadcast colleague “Mean” Gene Okerlund has been doing his very best to learn more about the New World Order’s security detail and he’s uncovered some unsettling information: they are apparently being funded by an unknown investor, someone who does not appear to be Hogan, Hall, or Nash.
Larry Zbyszko: So someone is financially backing the New World Order?!? We need to find out who that person is, Tony, and we need to figure out why they’re doing this! Why are they so invested in causing havoc in WCW?!?
Tony Schiavone: Make no mistake about it, Larry, “Mean” Gene is trying to uncover the identity of this financial backer but, in the meantime, WCW executives have decided to respond to last week’s vicious assault! They – in conjunction with the Walt Disney Corporation – have implemented a policy BANNING any form of private security; therefore, the NWO’s paid thugs will not be able to step foot in any property owned by the Walt Disney Corporation! We have hopefully seen the last of them here at Disney/MGM Studios!
Larry Zbyszko: Well that’s all well and good, Tony, but we still have to worry about Scott Hall and Kevin Nash! Neither man works here and, yet, they’ve shown up sitting in the crowd during Nitro and always cause trouble! And how about that ridiculous stipulation of getting WCW contracts as a condition to facing Sting & Luger at Hog Wild?!?
Tony Schiavone: That’s a good segway, partner, as I was informed just before we went on the air that The Outsiders have – get ready for this – they have been invited to Nitro by the WCW Board of Directors as they are prepared to make a COUNTER OFFER to Scott Hall and Kevin Nash!
Larry Zbyszko: Counteroffer?!?! We should tell them both to kick rocks, Tony, and not entertain the idea of them possibly getting contracts to work here!
Tony Schiavone: And one more disturbing news item, Larry, something we were informed of just before we went on-air: tonight’s scheduled main event of Sting, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, and “The Total Package” Lex Luger versus the Four Horsemen trio of “Nature Boy” Ric Flair, “Double A” Arn Anderson, and Ronan Flory has been changed: Luger is out as he is still recovering from last week’s vicious assault…but Ric Flair is also out because, Larry, he appears to be M.I.A.!
Larry Zbyszko: MIA?!?! What do you mean MIA?!?!
Tony Schiavone: Ric Flair, who was part of the WCW contingent that toured Japan last week and has since returned to the States, was not in the Horsemen’s limousine when it pulled into Disney/MGM Studios earlier in the day and, as far as we know, Ric Flair will appear on tonight’s broadcast! Worse: “Mean” Gene Okerlund tried to get an explanation from the rest of the Horsemen but was met with silence!
Larry Zbyszko: What if they don’t know where Flair is, Tony?!? Or how about this: what if they do know and it’s the worst-case scenario?!? What if Flair is the 4th member of the New World Order?!?!
Tony Schiavone: Well we shouldn’t speculate, Larry, and I’m being told through my headset that the Horsemen do plan on addressing Ric Flair’s absence but that will come later in our broadcast! Right now, though, we’re sending it to David Penzer for our opening contest!
Singles Match
Dean Malenko vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr.
[TRANSITION to an aerial shot above the ringside area, the camera slowly PANNING to the left as the theme of Chavo Guerrero Jr. plays over the arena’s sound system to a smattering of applause from the MGM crowd. The camera shot reveals a bit of a different setup as the entranceway is now positioned towards the back-left of the faux arena, close to the entrance/exit of the Crossroads of the World…]
Tony Schiavone: And we are kicking things off with Cruiserweight action – something that has become a signature of Monday Nitro as you will not see this type of athleticism anywhere else! – and, Larry, both Cruiserweights are coming off victories from this past Saturday Night on TBS with Malenko submitting Mark Starr and Guerrero Junior with a somewhat surprising victory over the veteran Bobby Eaton!
Larry Zbyszko: These cruiserweights are something else, Tony, and this young man headed to the ring has a bright future ahead of him — but he’s about to have a date with a very ticked off “Man of a 1,000 Holds!”
Tony Schiavone: This young man, Chavo Guerrero Jr, – the son of the legendary Chavo Guerrero, nephew to our own Eddy Guerrero – is certainly looking to carry on the legacy of the Guerrero family and would make quite the statement with an upset victory over Dean Malenko!
[TRANSITION to a closeup of the entranceway – a structure made of steel scaffolding and decorated in multi-color strobe lighting with a “WCW — MONDAY NITRO — TNT” sign positioned front and center. Two gigantic “WCW” signs are positioned stage-left. Chavo Guerrero Jr. emerges to slightly more cheers from the crowd. Guerrero is attired in red and white trunks, matching boots, and high knee pads. He mucks it up to the camera, the youngster full of energy. A “WCW Monday Nitro” graphic displaying Chavo’s name quickly fades in and out…]
David Penzer: Ladies and gentlemen THIS is your opening contest LIVE here on Monday Nitro, live on TNT! Introducing first! From El Passo, Texas…CHAAAAVVOOOO! GUERRRRERRRROOOO! JJJUUUNNNIIIOOORRR!
[TRANSITION to a closeup shot of the audience, the camera slowly panning around the audience before CUTTING to another aerial shot as Guerrero’s music is seamlessly replaced with “Black Knight” by Andrew Grossart & Paul Williams…]
Tony Schiavone: And here comes “The Man of a 1,000 Holds” — and Dean Malenko has been on a bit of a warpath since losing his Cruiserweight Championship to Rey Misterio Jr. two weeks ago.
Larry Zbyszko: He beat the youngster Billy Kidman last week – he called him “the first brick” in his “Road to Redemption”, went on to destroy Mark Starr this past Saturday night, and I know Chavo Junior is aiming for an upset victory but I do not like his chances, Tony! My money’s on young Chavo being the next brick!
[TRANSITION to a closeup of the stage as Malenko – attired in his black ring vest, black trunks decorated with intricate icicle trim, and “1,000” stitched on the back – emerges from the behind the black curtain and walks straight to the ring, his eyes locked on Guerrero Jr…]
David Penzer: And introducing his opponent! From Tampa, Florida! He is “THE MAN OF 1,00 HOLDS”…”THE ICCCEEEEE MMMAAANNNNN” DDDEEEAAANNNN! MMMAAALLLEEENNKKKOOO!
[Malenko quickly jogs up the ring steps, wipes his boots on the canvas, and enters the ring. He quickly removes his ring vest and awaits for referee Randy Anderson to call for the bell, who quickly obliges…]
DING-DING-DING!
Guerrero Jr. would rush Malenko with a series of right hands immediately after the sound of the bell, catching the former Cruiserweight Champion by surprise. The story of the match was quick flurries of offense by Guerrero Jr., including flawless dropkicks, but Malenko would quickly ground him to the canvas with several different holds, from chin locks to armbars, each hold getting a little tighter.
Tony Schiavone: Chavo Guerrero Jr. is doing his best to go toe to toe with Dean Malenko but the former Cruiserweight Champion immediately grounds him to the canvas whenever Guerrero builds some momentum.
Larry Zbyszko: I think Malenko’s toying with him, Tony. He’s filling Guerrero Jr. with false confidence and then immediately pouncing on him.
Guerrero Jr. would catch Malenko by surprise for the final time, reversing a powerbomb attempt into a hurricanrana that sends Malenko tumbling to the outside. Malenko would rise to his feet, shake off the cobwebs…and would look up to see Guerrero Jr. fly in the air for a springboard high crossbody attempt…BUT MALENKO GUIDES GUERRERO STRAIGHT INTO THE BARRICADE!
Tony Schiavone: Oh my goodness! What a crash landing!
Larry Zbyszko: I don’t think he appreciated Guerrero sending him to the outside and he made him pay for it, Tony.
Malenko grabs Guerrero and rolls him into the ring. The younger competitor gets to his feet, clutching his abdomen in agony as he whirls around, eats a boot to the midsection from Malenko, gets pulled into a standing head scissors position…AND MALENKO HOISTS HIM UP AND SLAMS HIM DOWN WITH THE TIGER BOMB! The referee counts 1-2…MALENKO GETS UP!
Tony Schiavone: Malenko breaks up his own pin attempt!
Larry Zbyszko: He looks angry, Tony!
Malenko does the “he’s finished” motion with his hands, grabs the legs of Guerrero, turns him over…AND GUERRERO IMMEDIATELY TAPS TO THE TEXAS CLOVERLEAF!
DING-DING-DING!
WINNER via Submission
Dean Malenko (8:10)
[“Black Knight” by Andrew Grossart & Paul Williams plays over the arena’s sound system as referee Randy Anderson raises Malenko’s hand in victory…]
Tony Schiavone: Dean Malenko with another submission victory, this time over Chavo Guerrero Jr.
Larry Zbyszko: He was the next brick after all, Tony, and good luck to whoever is next!
[Malenko boots Guerrero Jr. out of the ring, which garners some boos from the crowd. We also see “Mean” Gene Okerlund – dressed in a casual black sports coat over a beige shirt and slacks – enter the ring with a microphone in hand as Malenko’s theme dies down…]
Mean Gene: Dean Malenko: that’s three straight victories since you dropped your Cruiserweight title to Rey Misterio Jr. You said last week that Billy Kidman was the first brick in your Road to Redemption, Mark Starr fell victim to you on Saturday Night, and young Chavo Guerrero Jr. was just that this evening…my question for you: who do you have your sights on next? Is it going to be another youngster of the Cruiserweight division or are you about to challenge Rey Misterio Jr. for a shot at the Cruiserweight title?
[Malenko wipes some sweat off his brow and takes a deep breath before speaking…]
Dean Malenko: I’ve shown three Cruiserweights why I’m called “The Man of 1,000 Holds” and why I was the best Cruiserweight Champion this company has ever had. [Malenko takes a breath before continuing] I’m done facing a couple of upstarts, Mean Gene…but Rey Misterio Junior…I know you’re not giving up that belt any time soon. No, I have something left to prove to myself…
Mean Gene: And how do you intend to do that?
Dean Malenko: Next week…”The Man of a 1,000 Holds” will issue a challenge to one of the top Cruiserweights in the world for a match at Hog Wild and, after I make him submit…I’ll come for Rey Misterio Junior and get back MY Cruiserweight title!
[Malenko glares into the camera before abruptly leaving the ring…]
Mean Gene: Fans, what a way to kick off Monday Nitro and I am being told that things are about to get even more explosive after our commercial break as “THE MACHO MAN” RANDY SAVAGE [elicits HUGE cheers from the crowd] will join us here in the ring! Don’t go anywhere!
[TRANSITION to the aerial shot above the ring, slowly panning around the ringside area as we hear the faint tune of the Nitro theme before we…]
Stay Tuned
For the Macho Man!
[TRANSITION to slow-motion footage of Randy Savage walking down the aisle at a previous WCW event. A graphic reading “UP NEXT — WCW MONDAY NITRO — TNT” appears on the left side of the screen…]
Tony Schiavone: Folks, you just heard it from “Mean” Gene Okerlund: it looks like we’re going to hear from “Macho Man” Randy Savage sooner rather than later! Don’t you dare touch that dial and stay with us here on TNT!
[FADE TO BLACK…]
COMMERCIAL #1
The Macho Man
Has Something to Say!
[TRANSITION to an aerial shot just above ringside…where we see a seemingly endless line of large men filing out from the back and forming a perimeter around ringside…]
Tony Schiavone: Fans, welcome back to WCW Monday Nitro live on TNT and, Larry, I’m not sure what is going on right now!
Larry Zbyszko: Who the hell are these guys?!? They all look, uh, a little rough!
[TRANSITION to a closeup of the stage as men dressed in leather motorcycle vests, black jeans, and nearly all of them wearing black bandanas, completely surround the ring. Most noticeably: each man has a metal chain wrapped around their necks…]
Tony Schiavone: Rough looking indeed, Larry, and — wait a minute? What’s that noise?
[The hum of an engine reverberates throughout Disney/MGM Studios…followed by the opening of “Pomps and Circumstances” and, suddenly, “The Macho Man” Randy Savage emerges from the back, riding a gorgeous all-black Harley Davidson! The crowd is going INSANE as Savage revs the engine of the motorcycle!]
Tony Schiavone: IT’S “THE MACHO MAN” RANDY SAVAGE ON A HARLEY DAVIDSON! WHAT AN ENTRANCE!
Larry Zbyszko: Talk about being a “Macho Man!”
[Savage – dressed in all black, from his signature cowboy hat down to the tassels hanging from his arms – repeatedly reves the bicycle’s engine to continued adulation from the crowd. Like the bikers surrounding the ringside area, Savage has a motorcycle chain wrapped around his shoulder! Savage soaks in the adulation a bit more before driving the Harley down to the ringside area!]
Tony Schiavone: Larry…I think these men surrounding the ringside area are local bikers!
Larry Zbyszko: And of course, Hog Wild is coming live from Sturgis! Maybe these guys have made a pitstop along the way there?!?
[Savage parks the motorcycle, walks up the ring steps, enters the ring, and does his usual 360 spin around the canvas. “Mean” Gene Okerlund is in the ring with his mouth wide open as Savage’s theme dies down…]
Mean Gene: “Macho Man” Randy Savage — are you putting me on? We were supposed to hear from Madusa and, yet, here you are, riding out on a motorcycle, surrounded by some questionable-looking fellas…what say you, Randy Savage?
[Savage surveys the crowd, who rain down adulation on the iconic superstar. Savage begins to speak in his low yet booming voice…]
Macho Man: Meeeaaannnn Geeeeneeee…”The Maaaaccchooo Mannnnnn” usually loves talkin’ to ya but tonight…tonight the “The Macho Man’s” got something rrrreeealllll important to say…
[The crowd cheers in anticipation as the camera slowly ZOOMS IN on Savage’s face…]
Macho Man: Hollywood. Hogan. [The crowd ERUPTS IN BOOS at the mention of Hogan] A couple of weeks ago, “The Macho Man” stood in this ring and challenged YOU to a match at Hog Wild. And how did you respond, Hogan? YA SHOWED UP HERE LAST WEEK WHEN THE MACHO MAN WAS ACROSS THE WORLD…and ya viciously beat my friend…with THIS!
[Savage removes the chain from around his neck and angrily holds it in the air…]
Macho Man: HOGAN! YOU AREN’T JUST A JUDAS…[Macho immediately speaks in a low yet aggressive grumble] You’re a damn coward!
[The crowd cheers wildly as Savage’s eyes nearly bulge out of his head, his head darting left and right…]
Larry Zbyszko: You tell ‘em, Mach!
Tony Schiavone: Strong words from “Macho Man” Randy Savage!
Macho Man: And yer not just a coward for what you did to Luger, noooooooo siry…YOU’RE ALSO A COWARD BECAUSE YOU’RE HIDIN’….HIDIN’! FROM “THE MACHO MAN!” OOOOOOOOO YYEEEEAAAAA!
[The crowd cheers in support of Savage’s proclamation]
Macho Man: While you were beatin’ my friend with a chain…ya told the world that you would only face “The Macho Man” if I made the challenge face ta face…but a little birdie tells me THAT YOU – THE COWARD THAT YOU ARE – AREN’T GONNA SHOW YOUR UGLY FACE HERE TONIGHT!
[The crowd boos loudly!]
Tony Schiavone: Par for the course for Hollywood Hogan!
Macho Man: BUT HOGAN…but Hogan…you can run…but’cha can’t hide from “the Macho Man” for long, OOOOO YEAAAAAA, BECAUSE YOU KNOW HOGAN! YOU KNOW IT’S JUST A MATTER OF TIME…before I get my hands AROUND YOUR NECK!
[The crowd is going WILD as Savage continues…]
Macho Man: So Hollywood…”The Macho Man” knows your watchin’…watchin’ realllllllll closely with those PUNK OUTSIDERS…soooo listen to “The Maaaaccchoooo Mannnnn” and listen good…when “The Maaacchooo Mannn” came back from the Land of the Risnin’ Sun…when he saw what you did to his friend with a chain…”The Macho Man” got a little…inspired, dig it, YEAH! INSPIRED…TO MAKE YOU FEEL THE SAME PAIN!
Tony Schiavone: What’s he getting at here?
Larry Zbyszko: I’m not sure but I like the sound of that!
Macho Man: So I visited some olddddd friends of mine…BIKERS, ooooo yeah, BIKERS WHO WILL BE AT STURGIS…and they told me, “MACH…there’s only ONE MATCH to face Hollywood Hogan at Hodwild!” AND HOGAN…I DECIDED TO LISTEN! OOOO YEAH, DIG IT! BECAUSE YA SEE, HOGAN…”The Mmmmaaaacchooo Man” YEAH is gonna throw down another challenge to ya…one that I know you’re gonna hear about…ONE THAT YA CAN’T IGNORE, HOGAN, YEAH! SO HOGAN…”THE MACHO MAN ” IS TELLIN’ YA FACE TO FACE BECAUSE I KNOW YOU’RE WATCHIN’…YOU! ME! STURGIS! CHAIN! MATCH!
[The crowd goes WILD as Savage nods at their approval]
Tony Schiavone: A WHAT?!?!
Larry Schiavone: Sturgis Chain Match?!?!
Macho Man: YOU AND ME! TIED TO A CHAIN! AND “THE MACHOOOO MAN” IS GONNA MAKE SURE THAT YOU FEEL EVERY INCH OF IT!!!! OOOOOO YYYYYEEEAAHHHHH DIG IT!
[Savage backs away from Okerlund as he gets a particularly crazed look in his eyes as “Pomp and Circumstances” plays over the arena’s sound system to a MASSIVE ovation from the crowd! Mean Gene looks on with a big smile on his face]
Tony Schiavone: Well “The Macho Man” Randy Savage has just thrown down the gauntlet to Hollywood Hogan, Larry! He just challenged the cowardly Judas to a Sturgis Chain Match at Hog Wild!
Larry Zbyszko: And he knows Hogan’s watching from whatever hole he’s currently in and he’s doubling down that Hogan’s back isn’t that yellow, Tony. Let’s see how – or if – Hogan responds to this!
[TRANSITION to an overhead shot of the arena as our camera SLOWLY PANS RIGHT. The bikers have formed a single-file line as they make their way to the back as Savage mucks it up with fans in the bleachers. We also see someone emerge from behind the curtain. We then…
…CUT to a CLOSEUP of the entranceway where Madusa – dressed in a white tank top with red and blue trim and matching pants – appears from behind the curtain, arms crossed, ignoring the catcalls from the bikers…]
Tony Schiavone: Well there you see Madusa and she doesn’t appear too thrilled that “Macho Man” Randy Savage seemingly took up her air time!
Larry Zbyszko: Madusa shouldn’t be too upset over that, Tony, not when Savage had this important of an announcement to make!
[The bikers have disappeared to the back and we hear the rev of the Harley’s engine as Savage has ridden to the back. He stops the bike and looks at Madusa, who scoffs, turns her back to him, and disappears behind the curtain. Savage slowly follows…]
Tony Schiavone: Madusa is none too happy with Randy Savage as she turns her back on someone that has been a really, really good friend to her.
Larry Zbyszko: Well what does she want, Tony? I don’t mean to be rude but this is more important than anything she probably had to say!
[TRANSITION to an overhead shot of the ring as we see ring announcer David Penzer enter the ring with referee Nick Patrick right behind him…]
Tony Schiavone: Folks, it’s time for more in-ring action! Let’s send it to David Penzer…
Singles Match
VK Wallstreet vs. Konnan
[TRANSITION to a PANNING-LEFT shot of the ringside area as the theme for V.K. Wallstreet plays to a smattering of boos from the crowd…]
David Penzer: Ladies and gentlemen, the next match on Monday Nitro is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Wallstreet in New York City! V! K! WAAALLLLLLLLSTTTRRREEEETTT!
[CUT to a closeup of the entranceway as V.K. Wallstreet has emerged from behind the black curtain as the metallic Nitro-themed chyron displaying his names quickly fades in and out. Wallstreet is wearing an oversized black suit (with a golden $ stitched on the left breast pocket) over a puffy white dress shirt, a black tie with gold stripes, a golden handkerchief, and matching black pants. Wallstreet marches to the ring and looks into the camera, saying…]
V.K. Wallstreet: Konnan…you’re in for a hostile takeover and you better be ready!
[Wallstreet moves past the camera and slowly walks up the ring steps…]
Larry Zbyszko: “Hostile takeover” — is he trying to tell us something here, Tony?
Tony Schiavone: Certainly an interesting choice of words from V.K. Wallstreet…
Larry Zbyszko: “Interesting choice of words?!?” He’s parroting that garbage from the New World Order! And let me remind you, Tony, this V.K. Wallstreet’s past is pretty similar to that of Hogan, Hall, and Nash! What if he’s the 4th member?!?!
[The commentators continue to discuss this point as Wallstreet enters the ring, removing his suit jacket and unbuttoning his shirt with a sneer on his face. His theme is quickly replaced with the 90s rock theme of Konnan to a nice ovation from the crowd…]
David Penzer: And introducing his opponent! From Mexico City, Mexico! He is the Mexican Heavyweight Champion…HE IS…KOOOOOONNNNNAAAANNNNN!
[TRANSITION to a CLOSEUP of the dual metallic WCW set-piece as we PAN LEFT to the entranceway as Konnan appears from behind the curtain to a solid ovation from the crowd as the Nitro lower-third graphic displaying his name fades in and out. Konnan is rocking an eccentric ring jacket colored in purples and greens with matching feathers and white trim. He’s wearing a strappy black mask with white trim – it barely covers his face – and a purple and black singlet with orange tassels with an image of a black creature displayed on the front. His elbows and knees are covered in oversized padding]
Tony Schiavone: And here comes the former United States Heavyweight Champion! What a nice reception from the crowd here at MGM Studios!
Larry Zbyszko: Former United States Champ and the current Mexican Heavyweight Champion, Tony! These fans love him!
[Konnan jogs up the North-East ring steps, quickly enters the ring, rips his mask off, and throws his arms up in the air to great adulation from the crowd. Konnan removes his ring coat as V.K. Wallstreet sizes him up. His music dies down as referee Jimmy Jett calls for the bell…]
DING-DING-DING!
This was a short yet back-and-forth affair between two bruisers that saw Konnan gain the upper hand after an impressive Release German Suplex. Wallstreet hazily rises to a vertical base as Konnan bounces off the ropes for a Northern Lariat attempt…but Wallstreet somehow manages to drop straight down to the canvas just in the nick of time as Konnan comes up empty! Wallstreet quickly rolls up Konnan…AND GRABS THE TIGHTS AS HE PICKS UP THE VICTORY! Referee Jimmy Jett calls for the bell!
DING-DING-DING!
WINNER via Pinfall
V.K. Wallstreet(5:17)
David Penzer: The winner of this contest! V!K! WALLLLLSSSTTTRRREEEETTTT!
[Wallstreet’s theme plays as the crowd heavily boos! Jimmy Jett raises his arm in victory before Wallstreet rolls out of the ring, looks into the camera, and says…]
V.K. Wallstreet: THIS! THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING! WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE THE ULTIMATE PAYOFF!
[Wallstreet storms to the back…]
Tony Schiavone: V.K. Wallstreet finally picked up a victory but…
Larry Zbyszko: He cheated, Tony! And what is he on about? “Ultimate Payoff?” What does that mean?
[CUT to the ring as Konnan is on his knees, staring in disbelief as he pleads his case to referee Jimmy Jett, who stands firm in his decision. We then TRANSITION to another aerial shot as the Nitro theme begins to play in the background…]
Tony Schiavone: Folks, we are heading for another commercial break but, before we do, let’s hear from a very angry Kevin Sullivan and the rest of the Dungeon of Doom, who are moments away from competing in an 8-man tag team contest when we return from break! Don’t you dare tune away!
Kevin Sullivan Promo
The Taskmaster is Pissed!
[TRANSITION to a shot of the Dungeon of Doom – Kevin Sullivan with Jimmy Hart to his right, Hugh Morris & the Faces of Fear standing behind them in the background. They are standing in front of a cheesy-looking greenscreen of floating skulls with green smoke billowing out of their eyeball sockets. All four men are in their wrestling attire while Hart is wearing a loud purple suit. Sullivan begins to speak in a low grumble…]
Kevin Sullivan: Big…Bubba. You dare turn your back on the Dungeon of Doom and for that…YOU! WILL! PAY! You are about to witness the full wrath of the Dungeon…and we intend to show NO! MERCY!
[Sullivan’s eyes dart up as Jimmy Hart lets out a maniacal laugh as we FADE TO BLACK]
COMMERCIAL #2
Blood Runs Cold
New Vignette!
[We return from commercial break to a chilling setting: Pearl white buildings, perhaps centuries old, still stand erect against an evening backdrop as white smoke billows around a statuesque figure of a tall, white male attired in a blue half-mask with an intricate white design. His right eye appears to be blue and stands out from what appears to be face paint. The man appears to be wearing a blue singlet covered in grey armor, which also covers his left arm and knee. The man suddenly does a series of martial kicks, his right eye occasionally staring right into the camera. His impressive display is accompanied by a soft rock tune throughout his demonstration. Finally, he delivers one last spin kick before we…
…CUT to the familiar yet mysterious grey symbol as “GLACIER” is spelled out on the screen. We then briefly FADE TO BLACK…
…before we once again see the man – apparently called Glacier – standing in the dark…before several pairs of eyes suddenly PIERCE through the darkness all around him! “BLOOD RUNS COLD — COMING SOON” appears in an icy blue font as we FADE TO BLACK…]
Meet the youngsters of WCW
Time for another Vignette!
[TRANSITION back to another aerial shot of ringside as the camera slowly PANS LEFT…]
Tony Schiavone: Welcome back to Monday Nitro live on TNT! We just saw a mysterious video package of an apparent group that calls themselves Blood Runs Cold and I’m sure we’ll be hearing more about them in the coming days; and, speaking of getting to know members of our great roster, let’s take a look at four youngsters that are moments away from taking on the Dungeon of Doom!
[CUT to a WIDE-SHOT of four individuals – each wearing a white t-shirt – are standing on a footbridge over a stretch of Florida beach. We’re once again treated to generic 90s rock and quick camera cuts of each man: Jim Powers, Joe Gomez, Alex Wright, and the Renegade. They are all rocking white Monday Nitro t-shirts, swimming trunks, and rocking sunglasses of various styles. We essentially just see QUICK CUTS of each man walking on the beach before we…]
8-Man Tag Team Match
Alex Wright, The Renegade, Joe Gomez, and Jim Powers vs. The Dungeon of Doom (Kevin Sullivan, The Faces of Fear, and Hugh Morris) w/Jimmy Hart
[TRANSITION back to an aerial shot of the ringside area as the same generic rock music from the vignette plays over the arena’s sound system to a smattering of cheers from the crowd. We hear the voice of David Penzer…]
David Penzer: Ladies and gentlemen! Your next content is scheduled for one fall and is an EIGHT! MAN! TAG! Introducing first! From Nuremberg, West Germany! ALEX! WRIGHT! His partner, from Parts Unknown! THE RENEGADE! Their partner, from Tampa, Florida! JOE GOMEZ! Finally, their partner, from New York, New York: JIM! POWERS!
[All four competitors have shot out of a cannon as they quickly enter the ring. Alex Wright is rocking a leather jacket over his bare torso with light green tights, matching kneepads, and high boots; Renegade is rocking a black and white bandana, a leather jacket, red tights with “RENEGADE” spelled out in gold, graffiti-style font, matching kneepads with imprinted “R”, and boots; Gomez is wearing his hair down, a leather ring vest with gold design on the back to match his black and gold long tights; and Powers is wearing a black singlet with red trim, his long hair tied back in a ponytail]
Tony Schiavone: This will be a difficult task for these four young athletes, Larry, as they’re set to face the Dungeon of Doom.
Larry Zbyszko: A very ticked-off Dungeon of Doom, Tony, one that’s down a member! Big Bubba quit the group last week because he’s fed up with their losing ways!
[The generic rock theme is replaced by the brooding music of the Dungeon of Doom! The camera TRANSITIONS to the stage as Kevin Sullivan – attired in yellow tights with red zigzags on either side – storms out from behind the curtain. Jimmy Hart – attired in a red, gold, and black suit with his megaphone in hand – is to the left of Sulivan, shouting words of encouragement into his ear. Behind him is Hugh Morris – rocking purple tights with white lightning designs (and a sick smile) – and the Faces of Fear, both wearing match black tights with a white skull on either leg. The Nitro-theme chyron displaying “DUNGEON OF DOOM” fades in and out…]
David Penzer: And introducing their opponents! From the IRON GATES OF FATE! Accompanied to the ring by Jimmy Hart and weighing in at a combined weight of over ONE THOUSAND POUNDS! They are the team of “TASKMASTER” KEVIN SULLIVAN! MENG AND THE BARBARIAN, THE FACES OF FEAR, AND HUGH! MORRIS!
Tony Schiavone: And here comes the incredibly angry Taskmaster leading what remains of his Dungeon, Larry.
Larry Zbyszko: Kevin Sullivan is infuriated after Big Bubba questioned his leadership last week on Nitro, Tony, and I think these four young athletes have their work cut out for them!
[The Dungeon enters the ring as referee Brian Hildebrand calls for immediate order. Joe Gomez starts it for his team as Sullivan orders the rest of the Dungeon out of the ring. Satisfied, Hildebrand calls for the bell…]
DING-DING-DING!
The opening moments of this contest were completely dominated by the fired-up Kevin Sullivan, who had his way with Joe Gomez and single handily knocked his partners off the apron with devastating forearms. The action would be interrupted around ~3 minutes in as we suddenly…
[JUMP CUT to a shot just outside the entranceway of Disney/MGM’s Crossroads of the World as Scott Hall and Kevin Nash are surrounded by Disney/MGM Studios security, who are keeping back the hundreds of jeering fans…]
Tony Schiavone: Oh great! Look who’s here!
Larry Zbyszko: They’re just outside the Crossroads of the World, Tony, just a couple of feet from us! At least that’s our security with them instead of those paid thugs!
[Hall and Nash sarcastically play to the crowd – mostly tourists in their finest Disney gear – before we CUT back to the live-action…]
Tony Schiavone: Fans, don’t forget that the Outsiders were invited by the WCW Board of Directors, who intend to present them a counter-offer to their demands for facing Sting and Lex Luger at Hog Wild and, remember, their private security force is BANNED from the premises, so they should be on their best behavior, Larry…
Larry Zbyszko: I don’t trust ‘em as far as I could throw ‘em.
The contest only lasted a couple of more minutes as Kevin Sullivan would nail Alex Wright with the Devil Stomp for the 1-2-3. Hildebrand calls for the bell!
DING-DING-DING!
WINNER via Pinfall
The Dungeon of Doom(5:29)
[The Dungeon’s theme begins to play to a mixed reaction from the Disney/MGM audience as Hildebreand raises the arm of Sullivan, who snatches it away and takes a menacing step towards the scared referee…]
Tony Schiavone: What a showing from the Taskmaster but, Larry, I would be lying if I said I wasn’t keeping an eye out for the Outsiders…
Larry Zbyszko: Which is such a shame, too, because Kev…WOAH! LOOK WHO’S HERE!
[QUICK CUT to the entranceway as THE GIANT emerges from the back with the WCW World Heavyweight Championship in his meaty right hand to MASSIVE cheers from the crowd!]
Tony Schiavone: HERE COMES THE GIANT!
[The Giant – eyes wide with furry – throws the World Heavyweight title over the top rope and to the canvas before climbing up to the ring apron and stepping over the top rope and into the squared circle. The Giant retrieves his title…AND NAILS A RECOVERING ALEX WRIGHT WITH IT!]
Larry Zbyszko: Uh-oh! I told ya these young guns were in for it, Tony!
The Giant isn’t done there. He drops the title and sizes up an unaware Jim Powers, who twirls around…and gets caught in a goozle! The Giant HOISTS him up, turns 180, and SLAMS Powers to the canvas with a devastating chokeslam!
Tony Schiavone: Our World Champion is running roughshod right now! And he’s not done yet!
The Giant goozles The Renegade and Joe Gomez…AND HOISTS BOTH IN THE AIR AND CRASHES DOWN WITH A DOUBLE CHOKESLAM!
Tony Schiavone: WHAT A DEVASTATING DOUBLE CHOKESLAM FROM OUR WORLD CHAMPION!!!!
[The Giant gets to his feet and punts the bodies out of the ring as the rest of the Dungeon look on approvingly. Suddenly, “Mean” Gene enters the ring…]
Mean Gene: My goodness gracious! What in the world is happening?!? Giant, why have you come down here to decimate these poor fellas?
[The Giant’s eyes are practically bulging out of his head as he grunts an answer…]
The Giant: HOGAN! OUTSIDERS! LOOK AT WHAT I JUST DID TO FOUR MEN! LOOK HOW EASILY I LIFTED THEM UP AND SLAMMED THEM DOWN! LOOK AT THIS! [Giant bends down and retrieves his World Title] I AM THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION FOR A REASON…AND I PROMISE YOU THAT I AM COMING FOR YOU!
[The fans go crazy as Giant lifts his finger and points towards the hard cam]
The Giant: AND ONE MORE THING…BIG BUBBA! YOU HAVE MADE THE SINGLE WORST MISTAKE OF YOUR ENTIRE, PATHETIC LIFE! I WILL MAKE YOU REGRET THE DAY THAT YOU SPAT IN ALL OUR FACES! JUST LIKE THE NEW WORLD ORDER…YOU’RE ON MY HIT LIST!
[The Giant shoves the microphone out of “Mean” Gene’s hands as he immediately climbs out of the ring with the rest of the Dungeon following behind…]
Tony Schiavone: Strong words from OUR champion, Larry, as he has called out the New World Order and Big Bubba for betraying the Dungeon!
Larry Zbyszko: And this thought just came to me, Tony: like V.K. Wallstreet and the members of the New World Order, Big Bubba has hung around the dregs of the professional wrestling business…could he be the 4th or maybe 5th guy, depending on where V.K. Wallstreet’s loyalties lie?!?!
Tony Schiavone: I just don’t think it’s worth speculating about, partner, though those are interesting connections…
Larry Zbyszko: I’m telling you, Tony, something isn’t right and we better make sure those two aren’t the next turncoats on our roster!
[TRANSITION to another aerial shot as we slowly PAN-RIGHT above ringside to the tune of the Nitro theme…]
Tony Schiavone: Fans, we are headed for our next commercial break of the evening but stay tuned for so much more WCW Nitro live on TNT, including additional Cruiserweight action featuring Psychosis taking on Prince Iaukea! More when we return!
[The metallic “WCW Monday Nitro — LIVE — TNT!” graphic appears on the upper-left part of the screen as we FADE TO BLACK…]
COMMERCIAL #3
WCW Saturday Night
The Rundown of the Card
[Nitro returns with the epic Saturday Night animation of two metallic doors opening at a rapid pace as an “ALERT — WARNING” graphic appears before quickly being replaced with short clips of Sting & Lex Luger in the ring (wearing matching face paint) followed by the Nasty Boys walking down the aisle]
Tony Schiavone: We welcome you back to WCW Monday Nitro, live on TNT, and it’s time to look ahead to the upcoming WCW Saturday Night on TBS as Sting and “The Total Package” Lex Luger will be in action against the Nasty Boys!
[TRANSITION to clips of the Steiner Brothers walking down to the ring followed by Rough ‘n’ Ready…]
Tony Schiavone: Also in tag team action will be the current number one contenders for the WCW World Tag Team Championship in the Steiner Brothers along with the team of Rough ‘n’ Ready, who will be in action for the first time after they were betrayed by their now former manager Colonel Rob Parker…
[TRANSITION to clips of The Booty Man playing to the camera followed by The Giant – with the World Heavyweight Championship strapped around his waist – walking to the ring with a murderous gaze on his face and Jimmy Hart walking beside him…]
Tony Schiavone: And the Booty Man will be in action with the Booty Babe in his corner and, of course, The Giant – our World Heavyweight Champion – will be in action!
[TRANSITION to the metallic doors closing as the “WCW — SATURDAY NIGHT” graphic appears as “THIS SATURDAY — 7:00 PM” with the TBS logo appearing on the lower-right portion of the screen…]
Tony Schiavone: WCW Saturday Night will air on TBS at 7:00 PM Eastern Standard Time following the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants game, only on TBS!
[The Saturday Night theme comes to a conclusion as we FADE TO BLACK…]
Singles Match
Psychosis vs. Prince Iaukea
[We return to live-action as the theme of Psychosis plays to a moderate amount of cheers from the crowd!]
Tony Schiavone: Well, Larry, we’re set for more Cruiserweight action as Psychosis is set to take on Prince Iaukea!
Larry Zbyszko: Psychosis made his debut at Bash at the Beach and lost his rival Rey Misterio Jr. in a really close, incredible match but, since then, he’s beaten Eddy Guerrero and has made it known that he wants another shot at his blood rival, Tony!
Tony Schiavone: Rey Misterio Jr. and Psychosis have fought all over Mexico and in some parts of the United States and now they have brought their rivalry to the greatest wrestling promotion in our sport: WCW, Where the Big Boys Play!
[TRANSITION to a shot of the staging area as Psychosis emerges from behind the curtain! Psychosis (attired in a black bodysuit outlined in gold, white, and orange with a batching belt, white gauntlets on both arms, and a two-horned mask in black and orange) plays to the crowd, who cheer him a bit more loudly as the Nitro lower-third graphic displaying his name fades in and out…]
David Penzer: Ladies and gentlemen! Your next contest LIVE on Nitro is set for one fall! Introducing first! From Tijuana, Mexico! PSSSSYYYYCCCHHOOOSSSSIIISSSS!
[Psychosis enters the ring and climbs to the middle rope of the North-East corner, raising his arms high in the air to cheers…]
Tony Schiavone: Psychosis is unlike anyone we have ever seen in WCW, Larry!
Larry Zbyszko: You mean that literally, Tony! I’ve never seen a mask like that in my entire life! Do you think that’s his real hair?
[Prince Iaukea’s theme seamlessly replaces Psychosis’ though it elicits a very tempered reaction from the crowd. TRANSITION back to a shot of the stage as Prince Iaukea – barefoot and attired in long white tights that cut off just above the knee, white wrist tape, and thick white tape wrapped around his calves – emerges from behind the curtain. Iaukea marches straight to the ring…]
David Penzer; And introducing his opponents! From…AHH!
[Penzer is interrupted as we suddenly CUT to a wide shot as we see Psychosis aggressively bounce off the far ropes, sprint forward, SPRINGBOARD OFF THE TOP ROPE AND LAND A CORKSCREW PLANCHA ONTO PRINCE IAUKEA TO A HUGE CHEER FROM THE CROWD!!]
Tony Schiavone: OH MY GOODNESS! WHAT A HIGH-FLYING MOVE FROM PSYCHOSIS!
Larry Zbyszko: He can’t do that! Can he?!?!
Psychosis immediately pulls Iaukea up to his feet and the two begin to brawl around ringside!
Tony Schiavone: A massive brawl has broken out at ringside and Jimmy Jett having great difficulty restoring any semblance of order here!
Larry Zbyszko: How about Psychosis though, Tony?!? The match technically hasn’t begun yet and he’s already taking out the competition!
Psychosis gets to his feet and lets out a primal scream to mostly cheers from the crowd. Psychosis proceeds to pull Iaukea up to a vertical base and whips him into the North-West ring steps! Iaukea hits the metal steps particularly hard, causing a sickening sound to reverberate throughout Disney/MGM Studios!
Tony Schiavone: Some absolutely PUNISHING offense from Psychosis here but, Larry, the match hasn’t even begun yet! Jason Jett has to get these men into the ring!
Larry Zbyszko: We may not be able to see his face, Tony, but Psychosis is looking like a man possessed!
Iaukea lies against the displaced steps with agony stitched on his face…when Psychosis suddenly enters the frame as nails a dropkick that drives Iaukea further against the steps!
Larry Zbyszko: This is insane, Tony! What’s gotten into this guy?!?
Tony Schiavone: Psychosis is making quite the statement thus far and you know Rey Misterio Junior is watching this with great interest and, perhaps, with a sense of familiarity as those two have had WARS throughout the world!
Referee Jimmy Jett is still screaming at the top of his lungs to take the action into the ring, a direction that is finally obliged as Psychosis hoists Iaukea to a vertical base and rolls him into the ring. Psychosis hops to the ring apron…AND LEAPS OVER THE TOP ROPE with a leg drop across the throat of Iaukea! Satisfied that both men are finally in the ring, Jett calls for the bell!
DING-DING-DING!
Tony Schiavone: This match is finally, officially underway!
Psychosis quickly covers Iaukea…who kicks out at 2! Psychosis pulls Iaukea up to a vertical base and drives him into the nearby turnbuckles with a dropkick! Iaukea is barely standing against the South-West turnbuckles as Psychosis charges forward with a high knee that ROCKS Iaukea!
Tony Schiavone: Psychosis is all over Prince Iaukea!
Larry Zbyszko: I think the fans don’t know what to make of this, Tony!
The rest of this match was mostly all Psychosis, though Prince Iaukea would attempt a comeback. Iaukea would have Psychosis on jelly legs after some well-timed thrusts but Psychosis would counter a powerbomb attempt into a hurricanranna. The finish saw Psychosis nail his guillotine leg drop across the throat of Iaukea for the 1-2-3!
DING-DING-DING!
WINNER via Pinfall
Psychosis(8:00)
[Psychosis’ theme plays to jeers from the crowd as referee Jason Jett – with a slightly disappointed look on his face – raises his arm in victory]
Tony Schiavone: A BIG victory for Psychosis but, Larry, the newest member of our Cruiserweight Division started this contest off with some more than questionable tactics!
Larry Zbyszko: Hey, you said it best: he had a game plan and saw to it and it ended with him getting his arm raised in victory.
[Psychosis exits the ring, takes a step toward the exit way…and comes to a halt. He turns his head and looks towards the ring. He lifts up the ring apron and quickly pulls out…a steel chair! The crowd immediately comes to life with jeers!]
Tony Schiavone: Oh what the heck is this?
[PAN WIDE SHOT of the ring as Prince Iaukea is still lying in pain on the canvas. Psychosis quickly scales to the top turnbuckle with the chair still in hand! He steadies himself…AND LAUNCHES HIMSELF OFF THE TOP ROPE WITH A LEG DROP AS HE DRIVES THE STEEL CHAIR INTO THE SKULL OF IAUKEA! The crowd goes INSANE!]
Larry Zbyszko: What in the hell is he doing?!?!
Tony Schiavone: An absolutely SICKENING display from Psychosis!
Larry Zbyszko: Apparently his game plan, Tony, was to assault Iaukea before and after the bell!
[Psychosis gets to his feet and lifts the chair in the air as boos rain down on him. Jimmy Jett is losing his mind, screaming at Psychosis to get out of the ring. Psychosis exits as we CUT to a CLOSEUP shot from the outside as Psychosis looks directly into the camera and says…]
Psychosis: Rey Misterio! Quiero tu titulo!
[Psychosis makes the infamous “belt around the waist” gesture before sprinting to the back…]
Larry Zbyszko: I don’t speak Spanish, Tony, but Psychosis is making it clear that he wants a shot at Rey Misterio Junior’s Cruiserweight Title!
Tony Schiavone: Well we will certainly see how the champion responds to this blatantly awful behavior from Psychosis! Folks, we have to take another commercial break so please do not touch that dial! WCW Monday Nitro – Where the Big Boys Play – will return shortly!
[TRANSITION to the overhead shot of the arena as we hear the Nitro theme begin to faintly play. The camera PANS-RIGHT over the crowd before we…]
Scott Norton
…is sorry?!?!
[TRANSITION to a shot of Scott Norton – standing in front of the Nitro green screen animation – who begins to speak. Norton is dressed to wrestle…]
Scott Norton: Ice Train, last week I lost my cool and I did something I regret! Fire and Ice can rule the WCW, Train, and we can’t let this chapter of our careers end…but, tonight, will be the end of “Squire” Dave Taylor! You’re about to step into the ring with Scott Norton and there ain’t nothing polite about that!
[Norton scowls into the camera as we FADE TO BLACK…]
COMMERCIAL #4
Sting & Luger
A Look at their Friendship
[We return from commercial break to rapid clips of two of the biggest stars in WCW: Sting & “The Total Package” Lex Luger, set to the beat of cheesy, generic 90s rock. We see clips of Sting & Luger – both in facepaint – walking down the aisle, Sting nailing his Stinger Splash to a poor cornered opponent before CUTTING to a clip of Luger wrenching in the Torture Rack. The clips fire off at a rapid pace, highlighting just how powerful of a team these two make. It finally ends with Sting and Luger embracing in the middle of the ring before we FADE TO BLACK…]
Singles Match
“Squire” Dave Taylor w/Jeeves vs. Scott Norton
[TRANSITION to a PAN-LEFT shot of the ringside area, which is lit from red strobe lights, as the theme for The Blue Bloods plays to a smattering of boos from the crowd…]
Tony Schiavone: Folks, we welcome you back to WCW Monday Nitro live on TNT as we get set for HOUR TWO of the best professional wrestling program in the world today! Right now, “Squire” Dave Taylor is set to take on Scott Norton, who seemed to be genuinely apologetic for his actions last week, which included him losing her temper and striking Teddy Long!
Larry Zbyszko: Teddy Long had good intentions but was at the wrong place at the wrong time, Tony, but it’s good news for WCW that Norton wants to atone for his mistake because we gotta stop fighting amongst ourselves and unite against the New Dork Order! Fire and Ice could be such a dominating tag team here in WCW if they just worked on their communication issues and maybe, just maybe, someone like Teddy Long can help them.
[TRANSITION to a shot of the two metallic WCW logos as we PAN-RIGHT to the entranceway where “Squire” Dave Taylor emerges from the back with Jeeves right behind him. Both men are wearing similar British noble robes, though Jeeves takes British patriotism up a notch by rocking a powdered wig and waving two miniature Union Jacks in each hand. The Nitro-themed chyron displaying their names fade in and out…]
David Penzer: Ladies and gentlemen, this next contest LIVE on Monday Nitro is set for one fall! Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Jeeves, from Queensbury, West Yorkshire, England! “SQUIRE” DAAAAVVVEEEE! TAAAAYYLLLLOOOORRRRR!
[Taylor enters the ring as Jeeves continues to wave his miniature flags to an indifferent reaction from the crowd. Their theme is quickly replaced with the theme of Scott Norton, which draws a stronger mixed reaction from the crowd…]
Tony Schiavone: And here comes the dangerous Scott Norton! Let’s take a look at what occurred last week live on Nitro, Larry…
[TRANSITION to a highlight from last week where Teddy Long is trying to talk sense to Fire & Ice…]
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. We then CUT back to live-action as Scott Norton – wearing a wide black singlet with white wrist tape and red knee pads – slowly walks to the ring…]
David Penzer: And introducing his opponent! From Minneapolis, Minnesota! SCOTTTTT! NOOOORRRRRRTTTOOOONNNNNN!
[Norton enters the ring as Taylor has de-robed, revealing blue tights with red trim, blue knee pads, and red boots. Jeeves has retreated to the ringside floor as referee Brian Hildebrand calls for the bell…]
DING-DING-DING!
This was not remotely competitive as Scott Norton quickly took Taylor down with a nasty lariat! Norton scowls at the audience as he stomps at the prone body of Taylor! Norton proceeds to pull Taylor up to a vertical base and slams him back down the canvas with clubbing forearms to the back of the head! Norton would signal the end to the audience as he would pull Taylor from his knees and into a standing head scissors, hoisting Taylor up…and SLAMS him down to the canvas with a devastating powerbomb! Norton covers for the easy 1-2-3!
DING-DING-DING!
WINNER via Pinfall
Scott Norton (1:45)
[Norton’s theme plays over the arena’s sound system to jeers from the crowd as referee Brian Hildebran raises Norton’s arm in victory!]
Tony Schiavone: An absolutely dominating performance from Scott Norton as we are now mere SECONDS away from hour two of Nitro live on TNT!
Hour Two!
New Commentators + Norton Interview!
[TRANSITION to an aerial WIDE SHOT of the ringside area as another pyrotechnics display occurs near the staging area! The camera slowly PANS-RIGHT as multi-colored fireworks erupt into the night sky!]
Eric Bischoff: IT IS HOUR TWO OF THE HOTTEST PRO WRESTLING PROGRAM IN THE COUNTRY! This is Eric Bischoff, you’ll be hearing from The Brain momentarily, but first let’s send it to our broadcast colleague “Mean” Gene Okerlund, who’s in the ring with Scott Norton after dominating “Squire” Dave Taylor!
[TRANSITION to a closeup shot of the ring where “Mean” Gene is indeed standing by with Scott Norton as the pyrotechnics display comes to an end, leaving flumes of smoke to cast a haze around the Crossroads…]
Mean Gene: Alright, Scott Norton, we just saw fireworks all over Disney/MGM Studios but let’s talk about the fireworks we saw last week when you seemingly turned your back on your tag team partner and injured Teddy Long in the process. Dare I say, however, that you seem to be genuinely regretful for your actions?
Scott Norton: “Mean” Gene…I am regretful. I let my temper get the best of me. First, I wanna apologize to Teddy Long because he didn’t deserve to get cracked like that…and I wanna apologize to Ice Train. Buddy…
[Camera slowly ZOOMS in on Norton]
Scott Norton: I know you’re getting ready to wipe the floor with that other British clown…but I just wanted to wish you good luck and to tell ya that I’ll be rooting for ya…and I want the WCW fans to know that this hopefully isn’t the end of Fire and Ice! We’re gonna be back and we’re gonna be better than ever if you’ll have me back!
[The crowd cheers…]
Bobby Heenan: Someone should tell Scott Norton that nobody likes a beggar!
Eric Bischoff: He’s taking responsibility for his actions, Brain, and remember that unity should be the goal for the entire roster in these trying times.
Bobby Heenan: Oh I’m all for unity but have some self-respect!
Scott Norton: As a matter of fact, Train…I’ll show just how serious I am about this! I’m gonna stay here and be in your corner and watch you tear Regal limb by limb!
[Norton quickly exits the ring as the camera slowly ZOOMS IN on “Mean” Gene to the tune of the Nitro theme…]
Mean Gene: Well there ya have it! Fire and Ice appear to be on the mend, Ice Train will be in action as soon as we return from commercial break, and we’re set for the most exciting second hour that’s out there! Don’t go anywhere as WCW Monday Nitro will return LIVE on TNT!
[TRANSITION to an aerial shot as the camera slowly PANS-LEFT around the cheering audience as the Nitro theme plays us out to BLACK]
COMMERCIAL #5
Recap
w/Bischoff & the Brain
[We return from commercial break as the camera PANS-RIGHT around the ringside area as purple and blue STROBE LIGHTS continue to set the mood for the evening, particularly illuminating the various WCW setpieces throughout the Crossroads of the World…]
Eric Bischoff: Alright, we welcome you back to WCW Monday Nitro, live on TNT, HOUR TWO of the greatest wrestling program out there!
[TRANSITION to a tight-shot of Eric Bischoff (attired in a black Monday Nitro polo with beige slacks) and Bobby Heenan (attired in a powder blue Disney/MGM polo with beige slacks) are seated behind a gigantic metallic table with the WCW Monday Nitro logo placed front and center. A Nitro chyron with both of their names quickly fades in and out…]
Eric Bischoff: I am Eric Bischoff joined as always by Bobby “the Brain” Heenan [Heenan flashes the a-okay sign to the camera] and, Brain, hour one of Nitro was something else.
Bobby Heenan: Psychosis has gone insane, Scott Norton is courting the affection of Ice Train, and Savage is running around with a bunch of outlaw bikers. I’m afraid to find out how we’re gonna top that but, somehow, we will!
Eric Bischoff: We are going to hear from “The Enforcer” Arn Anderson and the rest of the Horsemen, who will apparently explain Ric Flair’s unexpected absence from tonight’s broadcast…
Bobby Heenan: Awfully suspicious stuff from “Nature Boy” Flair, Bischoff. The Horsemen better say they know where he is and what he’s up to or else the rumors about him and the NWO will get out of control…
Eric Bischoff: You’re echoing concerns made by our broadcast colleague Larry Zbyszko at the top of the program and I’ll tell you what Tony Schiavone told him: don’t jump to conclusions.
Bobby Heenan: “Don’t jump to conclusions?” Then I wouldn’t be “The Brain” would I?
Eric Bischoff: And don’t forget, ladies and gentlemen: the Outsiders has been invited to tonight’s broadcast by our esteemed Board of Directors, who have instructed me to present Scott Hall and Kevin Nash with a counter-offer to the demands they made last week: they want ironclad WCW contracts before they will agree to face Sting and “the Total Package” Lex Luger at Hog Wild.
Bobby Heenan: I’d be real careful if I were the Board of Humanoids, Bischoff. This is a game of chess and, right now, the Outsiders and Hogan have been besting us at every corner. We could be playing into a trap.
Eric Bischoff: Rest assured that the Board of Directors – a.k.a. our bosses – have thought this through and we’ll see if Hall and Nash have the stones to accept their proposal!
Bobby Heenan: I have a proposal for them: how about a raise for “The Brain?”
Eric Bischoff: You’re lucky they still employ you!
Bobby Heenan: Oh please!
[We hear the faint sound of Ice Train’s theme to a modest ovation from the crowd as Bischoff begins to speak in a louder tone]
Eric Bischoff: Plus, we still have the mega main event of Sting and “Macho Man” Randy Savage against Arn Anderson and Ronan Flory! But, right now, let’s send it back to David Penzer for more action LIVE here on Nitro!
Singles Match
Ice Train w/Teddy Long vs. Steve Regal w/Jeeves
[TRANSITION to an aerial shot above the ring before we CUT to another camera angle that is focused on the two WCW signs near the entranceway. We then PAN LEFT as Ice Train (wearing a red singlet with “TRAIN” stitched in big white lettering, white wrist and thigh tape, and high black knee pads – emerges from behind the curtain…with Teddy Long (wearing a brown & beige suit with a bandage stuck to the back of his skull) standing to his left! The Nitro chyron displaying his name quickly fades in and out…]
David Penzer: Ladies and gentlemen this next match LIVE on Nitro is set for one fall! Introducing first! Accompanied to the ring by Teddy Long! He is from Detroit, Michigan! IIIIICCCCEEEEEEE! TTTTRRRRAAAIIIINNNNN!
[Teddy Long slaps Ice Train on the back as the duo makes their way to the ring. Ice Train has a big smile on his face as he plays to the crowd…though the smile quickly disappears as Scott Norton meets him at ringside. Norton extends his hand to him and Long encourages Ice Train to shake it…and he reluctantly does to a nice ovation from the crowd! Norton also shakes Long’s hand and says, “I’m sorry” as Long seemingly accepts the apology with a humble nod…]
Eric Bischoff: That’s what we wanna see, Heenan! Fire & Ice have reunited and it looks like they’ve even gained an ally in Teddy Long!
Bobby Heenan: This is a good opportunity for Teddy Long, too. He’s been looking to ride the coattails of a hot act and the team of Norton and Ice Train could take him far.
[Train has entered the ring as Norton and Long remain at ringside. Train’s theme is replaced with the Blue Bloods theme to boos from the crowd. Camera TRANSITIONS to a shot of the stage as Lord Steven Regal – wearing a long, encompassing white robe – emerged from the back with a besmirched expression on his face. Jeeves re-appears with a worried expression on his face though still waving two tiny Union Jacks. A Nitro chyron with Regal’s name quickly fades in and out…]
David Penzer: And introducing his opponent! From Blackpool, England! He is accompanied to the ring by Jeeves! “LORD!” STEVEEEENNNNN! RRREEEGGGAAALLLL!]
[Regal walks up the ring steps, wips his boot on the apron, and enters the ring. Regal is quick to disrobe, revealingl maroon colored tights. Jeeves is keeping an eye on Norton as the referee calls for the bell…]
DING-DING-DING!
Eric Bischoff: Well knowing Steven Regal, Brain, he looks like he wants to extract some serious revenge after Dave Taylors – quite frankly – humiliating defeat the hands of Scott Norton.
Brian Heenan: And no one should count him out. It’s a big mistake discrediting an Englishmen of Regal’s stature!
Ice Train would begin the match on a hot note as he took Regal to the canvas with a huge jumping closeline followd by a few big man slams and clubbing forearms to the back; however, Regal would mount a comeback, using his wrestling intellect to ground Ice Train with holds focusing on the bigger man’s legs.
Bobby Heenan: It’s like I was saying, Bischoff, you can’t count out someone like Regal, who’s wrestled in bars and brothels all over Blackpool.
Eric Bischoff: Well…brothels?!?!
Bobby Heenan: He never told you about Big Bertha?!?
The explosive finish, however, would see Ice Train eventually overpowering Regal out of a submission hold to regain control. After several slams, chops, and clobbering forearms to Regal’s back, Ice Train would signal to the crowd that he was about to wrap this up. Regal would get to the ropes for a desperation rope break, his body practically out of the ring as he desperately tried to catch his breath within the allotted 5 seconds; however, Norton would get face-to-face with Regal…AND NAILS HIM WITH A THUNDEROUS RIGHT HAND! The referee immediately calls for the bell!
DING-DING-DING!
WINNER via Disqualification
Steven Regal(6:20)
Eric Bischoff: What in the world?!?!
Bobby Heenan: Norton just cost Ice Train an assured victory! Doesn’t that dummy know that?!?!
[The Blue Blood’s theme plays to confused boos from the crowd as David Penzer announces the winner…]
David Penzer: Ladies and gentlemen! The winner of this bout as a result of a disqualification…”LORD! STEVEEENNN! RRREEEGGGAAALLL!”
[Regal fell out of the ring following Norton’s right hook, though he’s reached his knees as Jeeves celebrates like crazy! Jeeves helps Regal to his feet and is quick to escort him to the back…]
Eric Bischoff: You have got to be kidding me, Brain! What is all this about?
Bobby Heenan: Norton’s a big dope, that’s what this is all about, though what I said came true: you can’t count out Steven Regal! He’s a Lord, after all!
[CUT to a closeup of the ringside area where Scott Norton is being confronted by a confused Teddy Long. Norton says nothing as Ice Train’s head comes into frame, the big man sticking his head through the ropes and looking rather incredulous at his tag partner. Norton shrugs his shoulders and turns to leave…but stops…AND GRABS ICE TRAIN BY THE STRAPS OF HIS SINGLET! NORTON PULLS ICE TRAIN OUT OF THE RING AND BEGINS TO ASSAULT HIM!]
Eric Bischoff: OH NO! NO!
Bobby Heenan: I take it back, Bischoff! Norton’s no dope like you said! The man’s a genius!
Long cannot believe the bushwhacking that he is witnessing as the crowd loudly boos in disproval. Norton has pulled Ice Train to his feet…AND SENDS HIM RIGHT INTO THE STEEL RING POST! Ice Train collapses to the floor as Norton confidently walks toward his former partner, sinking to his knees…AND APPLIES A FUJIWARA ARMBAR AS TRAIN SCREAMS IN AGONY!
Eric Bischoff: This REALLY isn’t good! He’s gonna break his damn arm!
Bobby Heenan: He’s gonna break Ice Train’s arm off and then beat him with it! The man’s lost it!
The referee is trying his best to peel Norton off Ice Train, who is desperately tapping out on the ringside Nitro-themed floor mats. Norton eventually breaks the hold and gets to his feet to boos from the crowd. Norton then turns to his left…and sees Teddy Long!
Eric Bischoff: Oh my…this cannot be good. This really, really cannot be good!
Bobby Heenan: Teddy Long is like one of those humanoids in a horror movie, just staring at the monster in front of him instead of running away! Then again, I don’t think old Teddy’s done much running lately!
Norton walks towards Long, who takes a few cautious steps back. Long is practically pleading with Norton to calm down…BUT NORTON SHOVES HIM TOWARDS THE RING STEPS! LONG COLLIDES WITH THE METAL STEPS AND FLIES BACKWARD!
Eric Bischoff: Oh what a tough guy! You’ve got to be kidding me!
Bobby Heenan: Scott Norton beating up Teddy Long is becoming a recurring segment here on Nitro, Bischoff. We’ve got to keep the Humanoids watching at home entertained!
Norton then once again pounces…AND LOCKS IN THE ARMBAR ON LONG, WHO IMMEDIATELY SCREAMS IN HORRIFIC PAIN!
Eric Bischoff: This is ridiculous! How dare he do this to Teddy Long!
Bobby Heenan: So much for unity between Fire & Ice, eh?
Norton finally releases the hold as the referee admonishes his poor behavior. Norton takes a threatening step towards the ref, who instinctively recoils back but ultimately stands his ground. Norton ignores him as he motions for the camera to ZOOM IN…
Scott Norton: ICE TRAIN! IN CASE YA DIDN’T GET THE MESSAGE…FIRE AND ICE…IS OVER WITH! BUT I’M NOT GONNA BE DONE WITH YA UNTIL I [Norton makes a snapping motion with his hands] BREAK YOUR ARM!
[Norton shoves the camera away and heads to the back. Numerous referees and EMTs rush past him and attend to a brutally injured Train and Long…]
Eric Bischoff: Just disgusting behavior from Scott Norton, Brain!
Bobby Heenan: Guy is an animal and he wants to punish someone he thinks has let him down. I almost feel bad for that dope Teddy Long but that’s what you get for getting in people’s business! He shouldn’t be involved in any of this!
[The team of officials help Train and Long to their feet and quickly assist them to the back, Train clutching his left arm as Long is favoring his back…]
Eric Bischoff: Well as Ice Train and Teddy Long get attended to by our medical team here at Disney/MGM Studios, we’re finally set to hear from the Horsemen…]
Bobby Heenan: Well this oughta be good, Bischoff. I’m really curious to hear what Ric Flair is up.
[TRANSITION to an aerial shot above the ring as we can make out Ice Train, Teddy Long, and the team of officials disappearing to the back. We then hear the unmistakable sound of neighing horses followed by the epic theme of the Horsemen to MONSTER CHEERS from the crowd!]
Interview
w/The Three Horsemen
[CUT to a shot of the entranceway as Arn Anderson, Steve McMichael, Ronan Flory, Debra McMichael, Woman, and Miss Elizabeth emerge from the back and surround “Mean” Gene. All three men are wearing the Horsemen t-shirt with dark jeans while Debra is wearing a flowing pink dress with elaborate earrings, Woman in a white power suit, and Elizabeth in a red leather vest with matching pants…]
Mean Gene: Alright Arn Anderson — it’s always good to see you and the rest of the Horsemen, especially the beautiful ladies you surround yourselves with, but there has been much speculation surrounding tonight’s unexpected absence of Ric Flair. He was part of the contingent that toured the Land of the Rising Sun last week yet “The Nature Boy” is still M.I.A.
Arn Anderson: Oh we’ve heard some of the speculation, Mean Gene, and let me tell y’all something right now: I know the New World Order has everyone uptight and suspicious but we don’t appreciate the insinuation that Ric Flair is up to any sort of funny business with them!
Ronan Flory: Aye, we feel all the men in the back staring funny at us and, if they aren’t careful, they’re liable to start a war with the Horsemen!
[Steve McMichael is particularly fired up as he slams his right into his open left palm…]
Steve McMichael: We’re upset about the insinuations, Mean Gene, because the ole “Nature Boy” is doing somethin’ that may save WCW and HURT those no good, rotten pieces of trash!
Mean Gene: And what exactly is he doing?
Arn Anderson: Well, ya see Mean Gene…the New World Order is being led by Hollywood Hogan and those two Outsiders but there have been rumors of a 4th member joining them
soon…and we know they won’t stop at four members, Mean Gene. They’re gonna keep growin’ and growin’. So to answer your question, Mean Gene, “Nature Boy” Ric Flair is tryin’ to even the score for the future. Ya see, Ric’s been touring certain parts of the country…recruiting.
Mean Gene: Recruiting?!?
Arn Anderson: That’s right. Recruiting. He’s reaching out to people who may be lookin’ to come here from elsewhere…and he’s reaching out to an old friend or two to see if they’re willing to take up a call to arms because make no mistake about it: This. Is. WAR! And ya better believe, Mean Gene, that the Horsemen and the WCW will be ready for whatever – or whomever – the New World Order have in store…
[Anderson flashes the Four Fingers as Flory and McMichael cheer and clap on, their theme playing them out…but Eddy Guerrero emerges from the back! Guerrero is dressed in street cloth of a dark denim jacket over a tight, black t-shirt and blue jeans…]
Eric Bischoff: Here’s Eddy Guerrero, who said last week on Nitro that he wants to face Ric Flair for the U.S. Championship!
[ZOOM IN on Guerrero and Anderson as we hear Guerrero say…]
Eddy Guerrero: I don’t care where he is! You tell your boss that I want a shot at the belt at Hog Wild!
Arn Anderson: Oh he’ll get that message, Guerrero, don’tcha worry about that!
[Anderson quickly turns to leave as Flory and McMichael stare daggers at him before disappearing to the back, their ladies following them…]
Eric Bischoff: What a statement from Arn Anderson of the Four Horsemen! Ric Flair is absent from tonight’s broadcast because he is recruiting for the war against the New World Order!
Bobby Heenan: And Eddy Guerrero is making it known that he wants Ric Flair at Hog Wild. That took a lot of moxey from Guerrero to confront the Horsemen like that.
[TRANSITION to an overhead shot of the ring as the Nitro theme once again plays faintly in the background…]
Eric Bischoff: Folks I am being told that THE OUTSIDERS are on their way to hear a counter-offer from the WCW Board of Directors…and I will be the one to sock it to ‘em! DO NOT! TUNE! AWAY! This will be EXPLOSIVE as Nitro returns after this commercial break!
[SLOW PAN over the arena as we FADE TO BLACK…]
COMMERCIAL #6
New World Order
A refresher
[We return from commercial break to a COLD OPEN with a clip from the main event of Bash at the Beach: Hulk Hogan – wearing his signature red and yellow – marching to the ring..]
Voiceover Guy: Hulk Hogan marched down the aisle at Bash at the Beach as if he were ready to step in to help fend off the Outsiders. Then, the most shocking turn of events in wrestling history!
[CUT to highlights of various fans dressed in Hogan merchandise, including an adorable little girl wearing his bandana…]
Voiceover Guy: The man that was admired by millions around the world crushed the hopes and dreams of everyone!
[CUT to Hogan dropping the leg on Savage as the commentary team loses their damn minds. Hall and Nash soon join him in the ring…]
Voiceover Guy: Devastating an already weary Randy Savage, the WCW fans, and all the kids that idolized him, this act would show the true Hulk Hogan!
[CUT to a clip of Hogan telling the fans “to stick it, brother!” before we CUT to a shot of referee Randy Anderson helping Savage & Sting to the back…]
Voiceover Guy: As the best of WCW watch on, you know in their minds are the thoughts of revenge for these cowardice moves!
[CUT to a shot of Hogan, Hall, and Nash in the ring as garbage begins to rain down on them…]
Voiceover Guy: Hollywood Hogan and his band of Outsiders had completed the first major phase of the Hostile Takeover…
[CUT to a shot of Hogan, down on his knees and flexing his arms, with Hall and Nash standing right behind him with smug grins on their faces before we CUT to Hogan – now dressed in all black – brutally whipping Lex Luger with a motorcycle chain…]
Voiceover Guy: The interruptions have continued on WCW’s Monday Nitro…
[CUT to the Outsiders and their large security contingent walking toward the ring]
Voiceover Guy: But Sting, Randy Savage, and “The Total Package” Lex Luger have vowed for unity. Can WCW hold on and quell the Hostile Takeover once and for all?
[CUT to a clip of Sting and Luger addressing the entire WCW locker room. Our montage ends with Sting saying…]
Sting: Now I know that all of us have issues with one another. Hell, some of us flat-out hate each other. But let me tell you something, fellas: that’s gotta change. It’s gotta change because Hogan and those Outsiders? They aren’t going away. They’re gonna keep coming for us…and we need to be ready for them.
[We FREEZE FRAME on Sting and Luger as the faint music comes to an end before we FADE TO BLACK…]
A Counter-Offer
For the Outsiders
[FADE OUT of blackness as we hear a loud ROAR from the audience as Eric Bischoff – surrounded by men wearing yellow security jackets (except for Doug Dillinger, who is wearing a cheesy Hawaiian shirt over slacks) – stands by with a microphone in hand…]
Eric Bischoff: Now this makes me really uncomfortable but it’s time to get this over with: security, please escort the Outsiders to the staging area.
[CUT to a WIDE SHOT as we see more security emerge – and they have completely surrounded Scott Hall and Kevin Nash. Both men are wearing plain back shirts with dark denim jeans…and both have arrogant grins on their faces as the audience goes CRAZY with a MIXED REACTION! Nash places his hand on Bischoff’s shoulder, who recoils back in disgust as Hall grins widely at him…]
Eric Bischoff: In case your eyes aren’t working, let me make this perfectly clear: you are completely surrounded by our security, so please do not try any funny business…
[Kevin Nash is handed a microphone from a Nitro producer and speaks…]
Kevin Nash: Oh you don’t have to worry about that, Eric, we can tell you guys doubled security around here! Say, Scotty, what happened to our security team?
[Hall grabs the microphone from Nash…]
Scott Hall: Banned from Mickey Mouse Land, chico. I thought this was the “Happiest Place on Earth?”
[Bischoff rolls his eyes and continues…]
Eric Bischoff: Let’s cut the B.S. and get right down to it: the two of you were issued a challenge for a tag team match at Hog Wild against Sting and “The Total Package” Lex Luger. Last week, you informed my broadcast colleague “Mean” Gene Okerlund that you would only wrestle Sting and Luger under one condition: you want to be signed to ironclad WCW contracts before the match at Hog Wild.
Kevin Nash: That’s right, Eric. Ironclad.
Scott Hall: Exactly that, chico.
Eric Bischoff: Well I’m here to tell you that the WCW Board of Directors has officially rejected your proposal…
[Hall and Nash chuckle…]
Kevin Nash: Well that’s too bad for your boys, isn’t it? Because the only way they’re touching us if we’re signed to ironclad deals.
Scott Hall: We gotta protect ourselves, Bish! Kev and I can’t get in there with the “dangerous” Stinger and Luger without it being worth our wild!
Kevin Nash: We need big money, over several years, plus all those killer perks you’re giving to big dogs like us!
Eric Bischoff: The Board does have a counter-offer if you just shut up and listen…
Kevin Nash: You’re feeling awfully brave tonight, Eric. Awfully brave.
Scott Hall: Hey yo, you should remember that you can’t hide behind security you’re entire life…
Eric Bischoff: Enough with the threats and listen: the Board would be willing to grant you big money, ironclad contracts…under a couple of conditions of their own…
[Hall and Nash tense up…]
Eric Bischoff: You want ironclad contracts? You’ll have to actually earn them because there is absolutely no one here that can pull some favors and give you a couple of pity contracts…
[The crowd Ooos and Ahhhs as Hall and Nash look to be biting their tongues at the dig…]
Eric Bischoff: And the only way to earn them? You have to beat Sting and Lex Luger at Hog Wild.
[The crowd responds with a shocked groan as Hall and Nash tense up…]
Eric Bischoff: And here are the conditions to the match: there is no outside interference, not from Hogan or anyone else that may be joining the three of you. You guys think you’re big and bad? Prove it against two of the biggest, two of the baddest guys in the WCW!
[The crowd cheers as the duo chuckle at Bischoff’s statement…]
Eric Bischoff: But if you lose? When you lose? You sign a different kind of ironclad contract, one that would bar you from ever appearing on any WCW programming. That means you can’t show up with tickets or waltz around here – or anywhere we may tour – with your paid thugs at your side. It means you can’t ever help Hogan when he’s getting his tail handed to him by Randy Savage, The Giant, and anyone else who wants a piece of him. You would be banned from the WCW…for life.
[The grins disappear from the Outsider’s faces. Nash, hands on his hips, studies Bischoff as Hall rubs his chin…]
Eric Bischoff: What’s the matter, fellas? You’re the big, bad Outsiders! Why don’t you put your money where your mouth is!
[The Outsiders look at one another and Hall simply shrugs his shoulders…]
Kevin Nash: I’ll tell you what, Bischoff: you can tell your Board that they’ve got a deal.
[The crowd ROARS with excitement as Bischoff nods his head approvingly. The Outsiders appear annoyed yet still confident…]
Scott Hall: This ain’t gonna go the way you think it’s gonna go, chico…
Kevin Nash: You can put Sting & Luger, Harlem Heat, or the Steiners against us and the result is gonna be the same: Scotty and I are about to get paid by the company we’re gonna destroy. We’re going to keep growing and growing and there is absolutely nothing you can do to stop this moving train.
Eric Bischoff: Oh we’ll see about that. Security, please escort these two off the premises. I’m done with them.
[Bischoff turns to leave as the security detail starts to gently herd the Outsiders away…but Bischoff comes to a halt, turns around, and says…]
Eric Bischoff: Actually…there’s one more thing.
[Hall and Nash slowly turn to face Bischoff with disinterested looks on their faces…]
Eric Bischoff: Here’s a little taste of what you’re in for!
[JUMP CUT to a WIDE SHOT as STING AND LUGER emerge from behind the wall of security and start to assault the Outsiders to a MASSIVE, ARENA SHAKING OVATION!]
Bobby Heenan: Woah! How about that! Sting and Luger jumping the Outsiders!
[Sting and Luger – who is badly bruised with bandages over his face – are absolutely clobbering the Outsiders…and security seems to let them!]
Bobby Heenan: Looks like Bischoff paid of Dillinger to let this happen! I always knew that guy was a crook!
[Sting and Luger are absolutely potato’ing The Outsiders, who are getting in shots of their own…but are also being restrained by security! Suddenly, we hear the muffled sound of a headset followed by Bischoff’s excited voice…]
Eric Bischoff: Would ya look at that, Brain?!?!
Bobby Heenan: How’d ya pull this off without me?!?! I’m impressed!
[Security allows Sting and Luger to get in a few more shots before peeling them off The Outsiders. Most of the security converge in front of an infuriated Outsiders, both men trying to claw their way to Sting and Luger, who are equally determined to break through the wall of security!]
Bobby Heenan: This is quite the coup you’ve pulled off, Bischoff. See what hanging around me does for you?
Eric Bischoff: Just giving them a taste of their own medicine! You said earlier that they’re playing and winning a game of chess? We can play chess, too, Brain! We banned their security and now Sting and Luger are giving them a taste of what’s to come at Hog Wild!
[Security has successfully pushed the four men away from one another as the action suddenly disappears to the back…]
Eric Bischoff: Security finally taking out the trash!
Bobby Heenan: Good for Sting and Luger, Bischoff! This is exactly what the WCW needs to see but I gotta tell ya: you’re playing a dangerous game here! Those two could find a way to beat Sting and Luger and end up working here without any hope of getting fired!
Eric Bischoff: The Board has placed its total trust in Sting and Luger, Brain! We won’t see the Outsiders again after Hog Wild!
Bobby Heenan: I hope you’re right, Bischoff. I hope you’re right…
[The entranceway has cleared of security as we CUT to an aerial shot above the ring accompanied to the faint sound of the Nasty Boy’s theme…]
Tag Team Match
The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags) vs. The Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray) w/Sister Sherri & Col. Rob Parker
Eric Bischoff: I gotta calm down, Brain, but we’re about to witness what should be a pretty explosive non-title tag team match between our champs Booker T and Stevie Ray against The Nasty Boys…
Bobby Heenan: Take a deep breath! Never let the people see you sweat, Bischoff!
Eric Bischoff: It was such an adrenaline rush seeing Sting and Luger catch those two thugs by surprise!
Bobby Heenan: There’s intensity in the air, something we haven’t felt since Sting and Luger’s Call for Unity a couple of weeks ago, and now we’re about to see two tag teams beat each other up! Can you imagine watching anything else but Monday Nitro?!?!
[TRANSITON to a closeup shot of the stage as The Nasty Boys emerge from behind the black curtain. Both men are identically dressed in their signature graffiti ring coats, Nasty Boys t-shirts, and raggedy black pants. The duo is getting booed as they sneer at the crowd…]
David Penzer: Ladies and gentlemen! Your next match LIVE on Nitro is set for one fall! Introducing first! At a combined weight of FIVE HUNDRED and EIGHTY-FIVE pounds! They are THEEEEE NNNAAASSSTTTYYYY! BBBOOOYYYSSSSS!
[The crowd boos as both men enter the ring, still sneering and jawing at the crowd..]
Eric Bischoff: No love lost for Brian and Jerry, Brain, as both men have been acting awfully suspicious after the events of Bash at the Beach.
Bobby Heenan: They walked out of Sting and Luger’s Call for Unity, jumped the Steiner Brothers after they realized they were going to lose a number one contenders match until the Tag Champs saved the day, and refused to defend Lex Luger and the rest of WCW after Hogan’s heinous assault last night. I’m smelling collusion, Bischoff!
Eric Bischoff: They very well could be the next members of the New World Order but, so far, they haven’t outright thrown their support towards the NWO. I’m still keeping my eyes on them…
Bobby Heenan: Well if you ever lose sight of them, be sure to look for them at catering…
[The Nasty Boys theme is replaced with “Rap Sheet” by Rene De Wael and Didier Leglis to MASSIVE cheers from the crowd!]
Eric Bischoff: And here comes the tag team champions!
Bobby Heenan: And Sister Sherri!
[CUT to an aerial shot above the ring before we CUT to a closeup of the giant WCW metallic signs as the camera slowly PANS-RIGHT to reveal the entranceway as The Harlem Heat emerges from behind the curtain, Sister Sherri standing proudly in between them, and Col. Rob Parker bringing up the rear…]
Bobby Heenan: Colonel Rob Parker’s got the biggest smile on his face, Eric. I think he’s happy to have ditched Rough ‘n’ Ready for Sister Sherri!
[Booker T and Stevie Ray opt 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) as Sherri is wearing a bright yellow dress with red trim and Parker wearing his usual grey Southern suit, complete with a cowboy hat and a cigar dangling from his mouth. Parker is also holding his signature cane…]
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…BOOOKKKERRRR T and STEEEVVIIIEEEE RRAAYYYY! THEY ARE THE HARRRRLLLEEEMMMM! HEEEEEAAAAATTTTT!
[Booker T and Stevie Ray are quick to enter the ring, both men climbing opposite turnbuckles as they lift their arms in the air in celebration, their gold shining as the lighting hits the gold plates. The Nasty Boys, however, suddenly enter the frame and assault the Harlem Heat from behind!]
Eric Bischoff: Oh no! The Nasty Boys with some serious unsportsman-like conduct here!
Bobby Heenan: Shocking behavior coming from a team named the Nasty Boys!
Eric Bischoff: Folks, we have to restore some order here so we’ll take a quick commercial break! Do not change the channel and stay with us here on Monday Nitro, the hottest two hours coming at you LIVE each and every week, unlike another loser show! Stay with us!
[TRANSITION to an aerial shot above the ring as the referee tries to store order before we FADE TO BLACK…]
COMMERCIAL #7
Tag Team Match (Cont.)
The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags) vs. The Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray) w/Sister Sherri & Col. Rob Parker
We return from commercial break as order has been restored: Stevie Ray is pounding away at Brian Knobs in the corner, though the action would soon turn chaotic resulting in an unexpected ending: Big Bubba would emerge from the crowd, climbing over the barricade, and hopping onto the apron to distract the referee!
Eric Bischoff: What is this jerk doing out here?!?!
Bobby Heenan: He conveniently shows up after The Giant leaves for the evening! Smart man!
Booker T is confronting Big Bubba, both men arguing on the apron as the referee tries to get in between. The two jaw at one another and things get so heated that Big Bubba ends up SHOVING Booker T, who is nearly knocked off the apron! Booker T collects himself, takes a deep breath…AND RESPONDS WITH A CLOSELINE THAT KNOCKS THEM BOTH OFF THE APRON!
Eric Bischoff: Booker T is one of the strongest members of our roster, Brain, and he just took out Big Bubba!
Bobby Heenan: Took himself out too, though!
Booker T is quick to his feet and begins stomping away at Big Bubba…until Jerry Sags enters the frame and starts pummeling away at Booker T! We then CUT to a WIDE SHOT of the action as Stevie Ray is about to leave the ring to help his brother…WHEN KNOBS ROLLS HIM UP FOR THE 1! 2!3! The referee calls for the bell!
DING-DING-DING!
WINNER via Pinfall
The Nasy Boys (1:39)
[The Nasty Boys theme plays to outraged BOOS from the crowd as the referee raises the arm of Knobs, a shocked expression!]
Eric Bischoff: A tainted victory for the Nasty Boys over the World Tag Team Champions as Big Bubba has seemingly aligned himself with them!
Bobby Heenan: This has me worried, Bischoff. Big Bubba left the Dungeon because he felt the Dungeon had failed in their mission to destroy Hogan…and he’s aligned himself with the Nasty Boys, who haven’t disavowed Hogan and the Outsiders. And chew on this: what do all those guys have in common?
[CUT to a closeup of the action on the outside as Big Bubba has pulled himself back up to a vertical base as he and Sags put the boots to Booker T!]
Eric Bischoff: I get what you’re hinting at, Brain, but I just refuse to believe…
Bobby Heenan: Forget about what you believe in and start trusting what your eyes are showing you!
[CUT to a WIDE SHOT as Brian Knobs motions for the duo to enter the ring and they kindly oblige after one last kick to the midsection of Booker T. They enter the ring and it’s a 3-on-1 assault of Stevie Ray!]
Eric Bischoff: This is just…oh come on!
[Sister Sherri has entered the ring despite pleas from Col. Rob Parker! She JUMPS on the back of Big Bubba…but the burly son of a bitch knocks her off with ease! Col. Parker is incensed as he slides into the ring to check on her!
Bobby Heenan: The Colonel better think twice about being in there with them, Bischoff!
[The trio indeed turns their attention to Col. Parker, who is recoiling back in fear…when the audience EXPLODES with cheers as we CUT to the entrance ramp as we see THE GIANT briskly walking down the aisle with a murderous gaze in his eyes!]
Eric Bischoff: THE GIANT HAS RE-EMERGED AND HE’S COMING FOR BIG BUBBA!
Bobby Heenan: And look who else is behind him!
[The Faces of Fear, Hugh Morris, and The Taskmaster are right behind him…as our the Steiner Brothers! CUT to a wide shot as the reinforcements are closing in on the trio…who quickly bail out of the ring!]
Eric Bischoff: Those cowards are leaving Disney/MGM in a hurry!
Bobby Heenan: Well they better do something they’re not fond of if they wanna survive: run!
[The Giant doesn’t miss a step as he HOPS over the barricade, the crowd parting for The Giant and the rest of the Dungeon…]
Bobby Heenan: It’s like Moses parting the Red Sea…if Moses were 7 feet tall and really, really scary looking!
[Meanwhile, we CUT The Steiners stay – Rick checking on Booker T at ringside while Scott slides into the ring to check on Stevie Ray and Sister Sherri!]
Eric Bischoff: The Harlem Heat are scheduled to defend their tag titles against the Steiners at Hog Wild but, Brain, there is such great respect between these two teams.
Bobby Heenan: The Harlem Heat helped fend off the Nasty Boys when they assaulted the Steiners and now they’re paying it forward. Under normal circumstances, if I were the Steiners, I wouldn’t think twice about joining in on the beat down on the Champs but they’ve realized that they have bigger fish to fry in the New World Order!
Eric Bischoff: That’s a sense of unity we need to see, Brain!
[We FOCUS on the Steiners assisting Harlem Heat before we…]
Main Event Hype
What to expect
[CUT to a “UP NEXT– WCW MONDAY NITRO” split-graphic with footage of Sting and Luger walking side-by-side, the Nitro theme faintly playing in the background…]
Eric Bischoff: FANS UP NEXT IS OUR MAIN EVENT! DO NOT TUNE OUT AS WE BRING YOU MORE WCW MONDAY NITRO ACTION FEATURING STING, “THE MACHO MAN” RANDY SAVAGE, AND THE HORSEMEN!
[FADE TO BLACK…]
COMMERCIAL #8
The Four Horsemen
Entrance
[We return from commercial break to a CLOSE-UP shot of the WCW Monday Nitro banner that proudly hangs from the roof of the Disney/MGM’s Crossroads of the World…and we once again hear the unmistakable sound of neighing horses followed by the theme of the Horsemen to CHEERS from the audience!]
Eric Bischoff: Fans, we welcome you back to WCW Monday Nitro live on TNT as we get set for a star-studded main event of The Horsemen duo of “The Enforcer” Arn Anderson and Ronan Flory against Sting and “The Macho Man” Randy Savage!
Bobby Heenan: Well these guys are enemies under normal circumstances but I gotta hand it to the Stinger and Luger: they have really pushed the idea of unity amongst the roster after this invasion from the New World Order and they’ve held up to their word…so far!
Eric Bischoff: And, fans, we have received word that the six-man tag involving Luger and Flair will take place next week on Nitro, so tonight’s main event promises to be a great preview of what’s to come!
[TRANSITON to a closeup of the stage as “Double A” Arn Anderson, Ronan Flory, Steve McMichael, Debra McMichael, Woman, and Miss Elizabeth emerge to cheers from the crowd. Anderson is wearing his signature black trunks, knee pads, and boots while Flory is dressed in long, green tights with the “IV” stitched on the leggings. Anderson leads the group down to the ring as the Nitro-themed chyron displaying the faction’s name quickly fades in and out…]
David Penzer: Ladies and gentlemen, this match is set for one fall and is your MAIN EVENT! Introducing first and representing the Four Horsemen! Accompanied to the ring by Steve McMichael, Debra McMichael, Woman, and Miss Elizabeth! At a combined weight of five hundred and forty-seven pounds! “The Enforcer!” AAARRRNNN! ANNNDDDDEEERRRSSOOONNN! And RROOONNNAAANNNN! FLLLOOORRRRRYYY!
Eric Bischoff: In case you missed it: Arn Anderson revealed that “Nature Boy” Ric Flair is currently on a recruiting mission, seeing if he can bring in some much-needed reinforcements as the battle with the New World Order is expected to heat up…
Bobby Heenan: Well that’s now the buzz around the locker room, Bischoff: who does Flair have in mind? Who’s he been talking to about coming to WCW?
Eric Bischoff: Your guess is as good as mine but I have some names in mind…
Bobby Heenan: Well don’t be in a rush to tell me or anything!
[TRANSITION to an aerial shot as we see the Horsemen slowly continuing their walk to the ring…]
Eric Bischoff: Fans, we’re going to take another timeout but, when we return, it’s the arrival of Sting and Luger followed by our main event! Don’t turn away!
[FADE to black…]
COMMERCIAL #9
Sting & Savage
Entrances + Main Event Match
[We return from commercial break as we PAN LEFT from the two WCW logos near the entranceway as “Man Called Sting” by Jimmy Hart blares over the sound system to a MASSIVE, ARENA SHAKING OVATION FROM THE CROWD!
Eric Bischoff: WELCOME BACK TO WCW Monday Nitro and listen to the ovation for The Stinger!
[Slightly ZOOM on the entranceway as STING emerges to more cheers! Sting is rocking a pink/blue/black facepaint combination, a black leather jacket bedazzled in silver sparks with pink fringe on the shoulder blades, and long black tights with a blue scorpion stitched on the leggings. Behind him is a battered Lex Luger…]
David Penzer: And their opponents! Introducing first! From Venice Beach, California! He is accompanied to the ring by “The Total Package” Lex Luger! THIS! IS! SSSSSSTTTTTTTIINNNNGGGGGGG!
[Golden sparks ERUPT behind Sting and Luger as they march to the ring! They come to a stop just before they reach ringside as “Pomps and Circumstances” once again plays over the arena’s sound system to MASSIVE CHEERS from the crowd!]
Bobby Heenan: Hopefully Savage is alone this time! Those bikers gave me the creeps!
[TRANSITION to a shot of the entrance was as “Macho Man” Randy Savage emerges to MASSIVE cheers from the crowd! Savage has changed into a loose t-shirt, matching tights, and a bandana of a multi-colored splattered design! Savage does his signature 360 twirl with his finger wagging in the air before marching down the aisle!]
David Penzer: And introducing his tag-team partner! From Saraosta, Florida! He is “MMMAAACCHOOOOO MMMAANNNN!” RRRRAAANNNNDDDYYY! SSSAAAVVVAAAGGGGEEEE!
[Savage joins Sting and Luger in front of the ring. The two tag partners exchange handshakes as Luger pats both on the back! Savage and Sting enter the ring as Luger takes his place at ringside, across from the Horsemen contingent! Referee Randy Anderson is in the center of the ring as Arn Anderson stands in the South-west corner, his focus on Sting and Savage, as Flory is already waiting on the apron. Sting and Savage have a brief discussion before Savage exits to the apron! Sting’s music gradually fades away as he removes his ring jacket. Satisfied, Anderson calls for the bell!]
DING-DING-DING!
Anderson and Sting meet in the center of the ring…and Anderson offers his hand to Sting! Sting looks to the audience, who are cheering wildly! Sting looks at Anderson’s hand…and accepts! The duo firmly shake hands before circling the canvas and locking up!
Eric Bischoff: They are certainly showing a sign of deep respect for each other, Brain, even after all the wars fought between Sting and The Horsemen.
Bobby Heenan: They have an understanding of what’s at stake here, Bischoff, and good on “Double A” for offering his hand.
This match is exactly as you’d expect it to be: frequent tags with everyone but Flory getting in their signature offensive moves for ~6 minutes as the commentators banter about the New World Order. The finish of this match sees Sting drop Flory with a Scorpion Death Drop for the 1-2-3!
DING-DING-DING!
WINNER via Pinfall
Sting & Randy Savage(7:38)
[“A Man Called Sting” blares over the sound system to MASSIVE cheers from the crowd! Arn Anderson is incensed at losing the content and frustratingly slams his hand on the top turnbuckle before checking in on Flory. Sting gazes at Anderson but neither man makes a move towards the other, so Sting quickly exits the ring and embraces Luger and Savage!]
Eric Bischoff: A huge victory for Sting and, fans, as I understand it we’re going to close Nitro with words from Sting, Savage, and Luger! Don’t go anywhere!
[TRANSITION to an aerial shot as we FADE TO BLACK…]
COMMERCIAL #10
Sting, Luger, and Savage
Have Something to Say!
[We return from our final commercial break as Sting, Luger, and Savage are in the squared circle with “Mean” Gene Okerlund standing in between!]
Mean Gene: Alright, Stinger, we are running out of time but before we go off-air, you wanted to make a few comments?
[Sting takes a deep breath before speaking into the microphone…]
Sting: Savage and I just had a great and respectful match with the Horsemen. Lex is almost fully recovered from the mugging he received last week and Ric Flair…Ric Flair, I believe you’re recruiting for WCW and from the bottom of my heart: thank you! Because let me tell you something, Mean Gene…this war with the New World Order is just beginning. They’re talking about growing bigger and bigger? Well so can we! Tonight, we took it to Hall and Nash! We took it to ‘em good and there’s plenty of more coming to ‘em at Hog Wild!
[Luger quickly speaks into the microphone!]
Lex Luger: HOGAN! I will never forget what you did to me last week and, trust me, after Sting and I are done with the Outsiders – after we make sure they are never in WCW ever again – we are going to come for you…that’s if there’s anything left to come after Savage is done with ya!
[Savage SNATCHES the microphone from Mean Gene!]
Macho Man: HOGAN! OUTSIDERS! WHOEVER ELSE WANTS TO BE PART OF IT…WE! ARE GONNA! BURN IT! ALL! TO THE GROUNDDDDD OOOOO YEAH! [Savage slips into a low grumble] And we are gonna remind you and all your friends just exactly who we are DIG IT, YEAH!
[Savage spikes the microphone as Pomps and Circumstances once again blares to huge ovation from the crowd!]
Eric Bischoff: I couldn’t have said it any better myself! Tonight is a night where I am PROUD to be part of the WCW and proud of what’s to come! Fans we thank you so much for tuning in! For Bobby “the Brain” Heenan, I am Eric Bischoff…GOOD NIGHT!
[TRANSITION to an aerial shot as pyro ERUPTS all over the Crossroads of the World as we FADE TO BLACK!]
WCW/nWo: Re-Imagined 