Monday Nitro

Grand Rapids, Michigan
May 22, 2000

The last time we left the Millionaires Club, they were tipping over the New Blood bus at the end of Thunder this past Wednesday. Revenge was on the minds of Russo, Bischoff, and their troops, as they set out with a plan for the evening. Before the night was over, Terry Funk, Scott Steiner, DDP, Kevin Nash and even Ric Flair's 12 year old son, Reid all fell victim to the latest barrage from the New Blood camp, putting Vince and Eric in the driver's seat just weeks before the Great American Bash PPV.

Show Results

Outside, two black limousines pull up outside the arena. Vince Russo, Jeff Jarrett and David Flair got out of one, dressed in black as they mourned the career of Ric Flair.

Weapons Match
The Cat d. Booker T
Booker threw The Cat to the floor right away, but Miller used a chair to gain the advantage. Cat continued to wear down the former tag team champion with several of the martial arts weapons that were scattered around the ring. T caught Miller with a big slam to the canvas, and went for the kendo stick, seeking revenge. Shawn Stasiak ran in and attacked Booker, allowing The Cat to strike again to gain the pinfall. As the two on one continued after the bell, the Misfits In Action made the save. Eric Bischoff and Kimberly came to the stage, where Cat and The Perfect One joined them. Bischoff said he his meeting last Wednesday went well and he was one phone call away from changing the face of WCW forever. When Easy E asked Booker to join the New Blood, the group in unison shouted "kiss my ass," as Major Guns dropped her shorts to reveal her skimpy thong underwear.

Outside, Sting, Hogan, Luger and DDP arrived to the arena. When The Hulkster brought up that Nash was late again, Sting said that was his gimmick.

Backstage, Eric Bischoff fired Booker for his actions in the ring moments earlier.

Backstage, The New Blood grieved over a casket that held a big plastic nose and Ric Flair's robe that Vince Russo had stolen from The Nature Boy's house.

Outside, Terry Taylor arrived to the building with Ric Flair's son, Reid.

The announcers stated that Terry Funk would be making a big announcement later in the show.

WCW Cruiserweight Title Match
Daffney Unger d. Crowbar
Daffney called Crowbar to the ring, wanting a match to determine the WCW Cruiserweight champion. After a series of heated exchanges that included thumb wrestling, rock, paper, scissors, and an atomic wedgie, Chris Candido and Tammy charged the ring. A brawl ensued, ending with Crowbar taking a tombstone piledriver on a steel chair, courtesy of Hard Knox. Daffney covered Crowbar and, three seconds later, she was crowned the new WCW Cruiserweight Champion.

Backstage, the Kid Cam filmed Torrie giving Horace a body massage.

Outside, Booker told the MIA that he had a plan and to stay tuned till next week. In the background, Smiley and Ralphus were washing cars in the back of the arena.

Backstage, Billy Kidman complained to Bischoff about Horace's involvement with Torrie Wilson. Kidman and Horace started to fight as Easy E punched a referee and gave his shirt to Wilson, ordering her to ref the battle of the New Blood members.

Billy Kidman d. Horace Hogan
Billy and Horace went at it fiercely, with Hogan getting the upper hand as he slid a table into the ring. It was back and forth until Hulk Hogan came out and slammed Kidman off the top ropes onto Horace, who was lying on the table in the ring. Hogan put Billy on top and demanded Wilson to count the fall. After the match, The Hulkster told Bischoff that he didn't care who the special referee was at the Great American Bash, he would still beat the hell out of Kidman come the Bash.

Backstage, David Flair through his father's watch into the casket with the nose and ring robe.

Backstage, Terry Taylor asked Reid Flair if he was ready.

Outside, Norman Smiley and Ralphus offered to wash the low rider of The Filthy Animals.

Backstage, the MIA watched the monitor as the Animals pulled up.

Interview: Terry Funk
Terry Funk came to the ring in a tuxedo, ready to make the important announcement. He introduced his daughter Brandy, stating that his daughter and her mother have been waiting for years for this moment. In the back, Bischoff told the New Blood to break up the speech. Funk teased the announcement, then told the world that he was a new grandfather. He went on to say that he was retiring on June 1st. The New Blood smiled at the statement, until The Funker revealed it was June 2001 when he would hang it up. Douglas and the rest of the NB charged the ring and dropped Funk, piledriving him several times onto a steel chair as Tammy held back Funk's daughter, who had charged the ring to stop the beating.

Outside, Major Guns distracted Ralphus as Sgt. Stash switched the buckets that Norman and Ralphus were washing the low rider with.

Table vs. Ambulance Match
Mike Awesome d. The Wall
Mike Awesome came to the ring bound to a wheelchair, wearing a neck halo. He pretended to be Chris Kanyon, saying that all he wanted to do was help his buddy, DDP. The Wall came to the ring to break up the interview and start the Table vs. Ambulance Match. Both men used their extraordinary power to their advantage in this battle of WCW big men. Awesome picked up The Wall and dropped him over the ropes through a table, gaining the victory. After the bell, The Wall jumped Awesome until The Franchise intervened with a lead pipe. All three fought to the back, where DDP flew out of the ambulance with a chair. He leveled Awesome and threw him into the back of the ambulance, which drove away. Douglas and Wall continued to brawl throughout the backstage area.

Backstage, Russo told Chuck Palumbo to get Liz out of his face.

Outside, Ralphus and Smiley poured a white substance onto the low rider from the bucket that was switched by the MIA.

Interview: Vince Russo
Vince Russo, David Flair and Jeff Jarrett came to the ring to the tune of the death march. Russo, with the WCW Title over his shoulder, claimed that the fans were to blame for Flair collapsing last week on Thunder. Vince gave the title back to Jeff Jarrett, who claimed he was once again "The Chosen One." Russo said he was a man with feelings and would bury Flair's Rolex with him. He opened the casket and out popped Kevin Nash, who shoved Russo away by his throat. Big Sexy entered the ring and crushed David and Jarrett, before walking away with the WCW gold belt.

Backstage, Vince Russo told Kevin Nash he had exactly one hour to return the belt.

No Contest - Scott Steiner vs. Rick Steiner and Tank Abbott
Big Poppa walked into the house that Steiner built, with his ladies dressed in the Wolverine white and blue. Scott said it was good to be back in the old neighborhood again, and challenged Rick Steiner and Tank Abbott to face him in the asylum, a rounded cage that lowered from the ceiling. The Dog Faced Gremlin came out and the fight was on between the two brothers from Michigan. Goldberg's music played and Tank burst out of his dressing room with bolt cutters in hand, doing the his best Goldberg impression. Tank knocked out referee Mickey Jay and commandeered the controller for the cage. The asylum rose back to the ceiling as Abbott joined Rick in an attack on Big Poppa. Kevin Nash returned to the scene, whacking Tank and Rick with the WCW Title, sending them scurrying to the back.

Backstage, the new interviewer Pamela asked Kevin Nash why he ran into the ring. Nash issued a challenge to Jarrett for later in the show. If Jarrett won, he could have the WCW Tile. If Nash won, he would be the new champion.

Chuck Palumbo d. DDP
As The Main Event gave DDP his best posing routine, Page gave him his score ... one fist to the jaw of the rookie. Palumbo slowed things down, nailing DDP with a superkick. Kimberly came out and dropped Liz with a bat shot. As the referee went to check on Elizabeth, Mike Awesome came from the crowd and clobbered Page with the neck halo. Palumbo locked Dallas in the Torture Rack and the referee called for the bell. When Luger attempted to come into the ring, Kim grabbed his leg, giving Palumbo an open shot directly to Lex's face with the muscle flexer. The Package was stretcher from the ringside area.

Outside, DDP screamed for the paramedics to get going to the hospital as they tried to stop the bleeding from Luger's face.

Interview: Reid Flair ad Terry Taylor
Reid Flair called David to the ring, stating he had something to say. David came out with Daffney; ready to listen to the kid he only referred to as "champ." The youngest Flair said that the family, especially Ric, needed David back. Daffney knocked Taylor to the mat with a mini Statue of Liberty to the head. Reid tackled his older brother to the canvas, but David got up and put his 12 year old brother in the figure four before WCW security came in for the save.

Vampiro d. Hulk Hogan
Vampiro came to the ring with a gasoline can and blowtorch in hand. Vamp attacked The Hulkster as he rolled into the ring. On the outside, the dark angel used the guardrail and a steel chair to his advantage, looking for anyway to put away Hogan. The announcers scattered as the action spilled onto their table, before heading back into the ring. Hulk used the weightlifting belt on Vampiro, fighting back against the New Blood member. Kidman ran out and brought the blowtorch down across the head of Hogan, allowing Vampiro to get the win. Vamp headed toward Hulk with the gas can, but was stopped by Sting, who sent the NB running.

Outside, The Filthy Animals attacked Ralphus and Smiley when they found their car a different color. The Misfits In Action came to the rescue and told Major Guns to revive Ralphus. She balked at the idea, but then, as Tony Schiavone said "took a grenade for the troops." Just before their mouths were about to meet, Ralphus stuck his tongue out, which was met with a slap to the face by the buxom blonde.

WCW Title Match
Jeff Jarrett d. Kevin Nash
Russo, who came to the ring with R & B Security, laid out Billy Silverman with a bat and made himself the special referee. Each time Nash made a cover, Russo, instead of counting the fall, would give Big Sexy the crotch chop instead. The more Jarrett beat Nash down, the more the Outsider would get up. Russo sprayed Nash in the eyes with mace, prompting Scott Steiner to run in after Vinnie and Jarrett. Steiner got maced as well and was handcuffed to the ropes by R & B Security. Nash followed Russo to the floor and set for the powerbomb. The New Bloodbath fell from the sky, covering Nash and Russo, and giving Jarrett time to retrieve the guitar. He smashed the six-stringer over Big Sexy's head and Russo counted three, making The Chosen One the WCW champion once again. Bischoff came to the stage and celebrated with Jarrett and Russo as Nitro went off the air.