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WCW MONDAY NITRO
LIVE FROM: MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
Opening
Bret Hart entered the dressing room of Kevin Nash and Scott Hall and told the two to stay
out of his business. He also said that he did not need their help winning matches. In the
ring, Hart said that Goldberg is the U.S. champion. Sid Vicious hit the ring and told Bret
that he would have proof later that Goldberg said "I Quit" at Halloween Havoc.
After a war of words, Sid clotheslined Hart and was about to powerbomb him when the
Outsiders hit the ring. Nash handed Sid the belt as he and Hall teased Hart. Saturn
arrived at the arena with Torrie on the back of his motorcycle. She tried to run, but Aysa
stopped her.
Berlyn w/Bodyguard versus Vampiro
Despite interference from the bodyguard, music group the Misfits provided even more
interference, allowing the vampire man to advance in the tournament.
Winner: Vampiro via pinfall (Advanced in Tournament)
--In the back, Kevin Nash told Scott Hall that he could be his promoter. Over the next few segments, Nash was shown having makeup on put on his face.
--After locking Torrie in a cage the Revolution hit the ring. Saturn challenged Eddy Guerrero to a "key on a pole match", with the key being to the cage that was housing Torrie. Dean Malenko then told Chris Benoit that he was soft and that he would cripple him. The Crippler then took the ramp and told the Iceman that the cage hanging above the ring was for their tournament match later in the evening.
--The Filthy Animals arrived at the arena discussing how their tires had been slashed again. A security guard at the door was beat to the ground when he asked the Animals for their passes.
--Kimberly told Mike Tenay that DDP had a chipped collar bone and cracked ribs and sternum. She then told the Nitro girls that she was leaving the group. When the girls tried to come together, A.C. Jazz walked away angrily when Spice took a leadership role. Later, while performing a routine, A.C. pushed Spice which started a fight that continued when the Nitro girls went to the back.
Lash Leroux versus The Cat
The youngster forced the Cat to tap out to a leg submission hold.
Winner: Lash Leroux (Advanced in tournament)
--The "Kid"-Cam captured The Total Package and Liz discussing how they were going to handle their upcoming matches in the title tournament.
--A special look was taken at Scott Steiner. A pre-taped interview with Big Poppa Pump by Larry Zybysko was then aired. Steiner said that he had three ruptured discs and is in alot of pain. He said shoulder surgery aggravated the back injury and although he prays that he can get back in the ring, he is heeding the advice of doctors.
--Buff told Mike Tenay that he was getting tired of getting burned and that he would keep knocking opponents down.
Buff Bagwell versus Stevie Ray
Ray came out with a strap informing Buff that the "powers that be" ordered a
strap match. An infuriated Bagwell took the match by DQ when the two bald headed goons
tried to attack.
Winner: Buff Bagwell via disqualification
--Jeff Jarrett told Mike Tenay that he had stroke and that if the Total Package did not publicly apologize to him for the accusations of taking Liz out, that Luger would be on the unemployment line.
--Kevin Nash came to the ring in character as Vince McMahon. Dressed like him and using McMahon's catch phrases, he introduced Scott Hall who said that the powers that be told him that if he screwed up one more time that he was out of WCW. Hall then said that he did not want to burn bridges with anyone up north. Hall and Nash then told the "boys in New York" that they had their ATTITUDE "right here."
--The Total Package told Meng that Jeff Jarrett had been saying bad things about him and handing bananas out to the boys in the back.
--Curt Hennig told Mike Tenay that he will retire when he is ready and will win the world title tournament.
Disco Inferno versus Curt Hennig
Larry "The Axe" Hennig took a few shots at Disco when the action went to the
outside. In the end, Hennig won by countout when Disco left the ring with a gentleman who
was telling Disco that he wanted his money.
Winner: Curt Hennig via countout (Advanced in Tournament)
--The Filthy Animals told Mike Tenay that they would get Torrie back tonight and that they would defend the tag titles against anyone.
--Kevin Nash told Scott Hall that he was trying to get into character and said that if Sid was screwed tonight, it would be because "Sid screwed Sid."
Meng versus Barbarian versus Norman Smiley
Smiley was taken away on a stretcher toward the end of this match. However, he went back
to the ring to pin a prone Barbarian who was out cold next to the out cold Meng.
Winner: Norman Smiley and his baseball gear
--Hacksaw Jim Duggan asked the powers that be in WCW to give him an opportunity, explaining the events of the last year in his life. A voice was heard saying that he basically did not care about Duggan's personal life and that it was all about ratings. He said he would think about giving Duggan an opportunity.
--Jarrett hit the ring and said that he wanted the Package to apologize. The Package did apologize saying that he heard that it may have been Meng that took out Liz. Jarrett then insulted Meng ran in and chased Jarrett out of the ring. Luger then hit the ring, and attacked Meng with a tire iron after the Island Monster had mace sprayed in his eyes by Liz.
--Kevin McMahon, I mean Nash and Scott Hall were seen trying to get into Sid's lockerroom.
--Lex Luger convinced Sting to team with him to face the Filthy Animals in a tag team title match. Although Sting was only interested in the World Title, he agreed to team with the Package. Luger told Sting that they could have it all, the tag team, U.S. and World titles.
Eddy Guerrero w/Filthy Animals versus Perry Saturn
w/Revolution
Torrie Wilson watched from the cage at ringside. She won her freedom when she choked
Saturn through the cage allowing, Guerrero to retrieve the key.
Winner: Eddy Guerrero (Torrie Wilson gains her freedom)
--In the back, Kevin McMahon told Sid that he needed to trust him. Sid stood up screaming saying that the last time he trusted him, his career went down the....toilet. Nash lifted up the wig to remind Sid that he was not really McMahon. Sid then calmed down.
--The Total Package avoided questions about either having to face Meng or Sting in the next round of the world title tournament. All he would say that it was all about he and Sting winning the tag team titles.
Kidman/Konnan (c) versus Sting/Lex Luger *Tag Team
Championship*
At the beginning of this match, Luger went down to a "knee injury" and rolled to
the outside. The Filthy Animals then attacked, causing the DQ, while Luger laid on the
outside. Sting was brutally attacked, even taking shots from his own baseball bat. After
the bell, Sting put Luger back on the ground once he stood up.
Winner: Sting/Lex Luger via disqualification
--In the back, Scott Hall told Sid all he had to do was barely touch him, he would fall and Sid could beat him. Nash said he was going to burn every bridge he had left, but wanted to make sure that "Sid was part of the team."
--Sting stormed around the back looking for the Filthy Animals.
Booker T versus Jeff Jarrett
As the bodyguards of the powers that be provided an interference, Jarrett smashed Booker
with the guitar for the win.
Winner: Jeff Jarrett via pinfall
--On the set of the WCW movie in southern California, Goldberg told Mike Tenay that he would take care of the Outsiders and Sid. He also said he would make the match at Halloween Havoc look like a PTA meeting. He said that he got up and walked away from the attack on last week's Nitro, which was dangerous for Sid, Nash, and Hall. Goldberg said his job was to get those three out of the business for good.
--Kevin "McMahon" broke up another argument between Spice and A.C. Jazz in the parking lot, and the only thing he had to say was "Pay Per View."
--Evan Karagias told Mike Tenay he has never wrestled Madusa, said she was "hot" and hoped after the match, that they could be friends. Madusa then told Tenay that WCW should never have doubted her.
Madusa versus Evan Karagias
A smitten Karagias picked up Madusa, fell on the ground and allowed her to pin him. After
the bell, they passionately kissed in the middle of the ring.
Winner: Madusa via pinfall (Advanced in Tournament)
--David Flair was shown arriving at the arena, tire iron in hand.
Chris Benoit versus Dean Malenko (Steel Cage Match)
Benoit intercepted a chain that Saturn attempted to throw to Malenko and nailed the Iceman
with it. The Crippler than scaled the cage and hit the flying headbutt from the top of the
cage for the win. The Revolution then handcuffed Benoit to the cage and attacked him. The
Filthy Animals then cleared the ring until David Flair came out and began wearing them out
with the tire iron. Sting then came out, nailed Konnan, and took his bat back. Young Flair
then unlocked Benoit from the cage.
Winner: Chris Benoit via pinfall (Advanced in Tournament)
--In the parking lot, Kimberly knocked out David Flair with a tire iron and left him lying.
--In the back, Kevin "McMahon" was out cold, and Scott Hall was screaming for help, blaming it on Bret Hart.
Scott Hall versus Sid Vicious
Hall went down as planned after being touched by one finger, but Hall tried to roll him
up, and a real match began. In the end, Bret Hart whacked Sid with one of his crutches
while the ref was down. He then tried to take a swing at Hall, but Hall rolled out of the
ring, rolled back in, pinned Sid and took off with the U.S. belt.
Winner: Scott Hall (Advanced in Tournament)