Monday Nitro

Atlanta, Georgia
June 5, 2000

The fans were out of control. It was the night that their hometown hero, Bill Goldberg returned to Atlanta and returned to the World Championship Wrestling ring. As the former Falcon went head to head with his rival Tank Abbott, the fans of "Hotlanta" found out that Goldberg hadn't lost a step and was still, and always will be ... the man

In a clip from earlier, Tank Abbott and Rick Steiner arrived to the Phillips Arena.

Interview: Eric Bischoff and Vince Russo
Russo and Bischoff walked to the ring with R & B Security by their side. Eric welcomed the Atlanta fans back to the wrestling empire that he built. He told the world that Scott Steiner would face Vampiro and Kevin Nash would run the "New Blood gauntlet," with the stipulation being that if Nash lost one match, he would relinquish his title shot at the Bash. He also wowed the crowd with the announcement that Sting would do battle against Jeff Jarrett. Russo got the mic and sent out a challenge to John Rocker of the Atlanta Braves. Vince told Ric Flair he would see him in the cage later in the show. Bischoff said that at some point in the night, he would take the Hardcore Title from Terry Funk himself. Bill Goldberg watched on the monitor in the back as Russo talked smack on the hometown boy. Goldberg came to the ring and destroyed R & B Security as Bischoff and Russo ran to the back.

Backstage, Bischoff told Jeff Jarrett to suck it up and defeat Sting later on in their match. When Billy Kidman asked Eric if he could take care of Horace, Bischoff said to do whatever he wanted. This angered Torrie, who stormed away.

WCW World Tag Team Title Match
Countout - Chuck Palumbo and Shawn Stasiak d. Kronic
Kronic dominated over Palumbo and Stasiak as they charged into the ring. Clark and Adams used their massive power to get the best of the young champions. The Cat arrived on the rampway, intently watching the championship bout. Stasiak and Palumbo took control, slowing things down with quick double team moves. Clark made the hot tag and cleaned house, sending both men to the floor. Miller entered the ring and told the referee to count the wrestlers out. When Billy Silverman refused, Cat placed him in the chicken wing, demanding the count. After the bell, Miller told Kronic that his best friend Eric Bischoff would kick them out if they touched him. They attempted a double slam, but were stopped by Stasiak and Palumbo, who were left laying instead.

Backstage, Billy Kidman told Torrie not to embarrass him in front of the bosses again. When Major Guns came to Wilson's aid, Kidman called her a dumb bitch and told her to get lost.

Backstage, as Nash, Big Poppa, Midajah and Shikira arrived to the building, Pamela told Big Sexy of Bischoff's announcement earlier in the show. Nash's biggest concern, however, was that he was the last man to arrive to the building, wanting to keep his gimmick alive.

Backstage, Major Guns told the Misfits In Action that Kidman yelled at her. GI Bro told the troops that their mission for the night was to kick Kidman's ass.

Backstage, Big Sexy told Goldberg to destroy Tank and reminded him that Nash owed him one.

GI Bro with The Misfits In Action d. Bill Kidman with The Filthy Animals
Bro came to the ring with the MIA, demanding Billy Kidman to come to the ring. Kidman arrived with The Filthy Animals, saying he was ready for a fight. Bro ripped Billy apart, setting him in the corner for a Major Guns "surprise." The surprise however, came when Torrie entered the ring and delivered a low blow on her beau. Kidman reached into his pants and removed a cup, but couldn't escape a GI slam to the canvas, giving Bro the victory. After the bell, The Animals and Kidman attacked the MIA and Bro, leaving them in the ring.

WCW Hardcore Title Match
Eric Bischoff d. Terry Funk
The Cat passed weapons to the boss, who swung them at Funk in the ring. Terry blasted Eric over the head with a trashcan, prompting The Cat to lead Mr. Bischoff to the back, with The Funker on their heels.

Miss Hancock entered the ring and started a little dance routine until Kimberly and Mike Awesome came out. Kim said Hancock was stealing her spotlight and took the clipboard over her back. As Kim and Awesome walked away, Hancock told Mrs. Page to get her fat ass back to the ring. Kim said she would take care of Hancock later.

The Hardcore Title match continued as Funk and Bischoff fought back up the ramp, with The Funker wheeling his boss to the ring in a wheelbarrow. Backstage, Vince Russo told The Mamalukes to go out and stop the slaughter. In the ring, Funk started to drop his pants, exposing his backside to Bischoff, who was slumped in the corner. The Mamalukes saved the day, destroying Funk with a chair and a broom handle, leaving him lifeless in the ring. Big Vito put Eric on top of Funk and, three seconds later, Easy E was the new Hardcore Champion.

Outside, Ric Fair and family arrived to the Phillips Arena.

US Title Match
Scott Steiner d. Vampiro
Steiner posed for the Atlanta crowd as the beautiful Midajah and Shikira looked on in approval. Vampiro arrived with a gas can and blowtorch in hand. Big Poppa had Vamp on the defense until the gothic one dropped Steiner with a big boot in the corner. On the outside, Steiner introduced Vamp to the ringside steps and guardrail, before putting him through the announcer's table. The dark angel came back with a steel chair over Poppa's head, dropping him to the floor. Back inside, as Vamp went for the gas can, Midajah came from the top with a bodyblock, making Vampiro angry. He chased her down the ramp, finally stopping her as he poured gasoline around her body. Sting arrived in the nick of time for the save, beating Vampiro back to the ring with the black bat. Steiner took Vamp over with a belly to belly, followed by a Steiner Recliner for the submission win. R & B Security fell victim to a Sting and Steiner attack after the match.

Bill Goldberg d. Tank Abbott
Goldberg countered everything Tank came at him with until Rick Steiner attacked with a chair. The two beat on the former Atlanta Falcon until Big Sexy made the save. Nash tripped up Rick, allowing Goldberg to spear and jackhammer Abbott, taking three seconds to silence the former UFC fighter.

Backstage, Bill Goldberg thanked Kevin Nash and told WCW trainer Danny Young to stitch him up.

Interview: Kimberly and Mike Awesome
As Pamela started the interview, Kim told her that she was forgiven for stealing the spotlight, because she was new. Kim challenged Miss Hancock to find a partner to face her and Mike Awesome.

Non-Title Match
Sting d. Jeff Jarrett
Sting had the WCW Champion reeling from the opening moments of this all-important contest. Jarrett turned the tide as he viciously attacked Sting with a steel chair on the ramp way. After a sunset flip attempt on Jarrett, Sting rolled the champion over for the three count. The referee awarded him the belt, but Eric Bischoff came out and said he never booked the match for the title. Sting told Easy E that Jarrett would arrive to the Bash in a body bag. The Stinger proceeded to pummel the champion, even dropping a six stringer over his head. Jarrett was stretchered from the arena into an ambulance.

DDP and Miss Hancock d. Mike Awesome and Kimberly
Awesome told DDP that he had six days left until the end of his career. Kim came out, blowing mock kisses to the crowd. Miss Hancock made Kim sign a paper that released her from all damages she would do. Kim laughed and signed the paper. As Hancock brought DDP out for her partner, Kimberly reminded him of the 500 foot restraining order. Page was happy to point out that she just signed those rights away, and the match was on. Hancock and Kimberly exchanged dances until the leggy Hancock took Kim over by the hair with a series of snap mares. As DDP and Awesome got into the action, the two went back and forth, with the Career Killer getting the advantage. Awesome went for his famous Awesome Bomb, but Hancock distracted by lifting her skirt, allowing DDP to set and deliver the Diamond Cutter for the pinfall win.

Backstage, Pamela stood outside Hulk Hogan's dressing room. She told the world that The Hulkster had stated he would not fight Horace.

Steel Cage Match
Hollywood Hogan d. Horace Hogan
Bischoff gloated as he told Horace that they had the night off. The nWo music hit the sound system and Hogan came to the stage. He said that Hulk Hogan would not wrestle, but Hollywood was going to kick his nephew's ass. The cage lowered and the family feud was underway. Hollywood and Horace fought in and outside the ring surrounded by steel mesh. The end came when Hollywood placed a chair over Horace's face and dropped a legdrop for the 1-2-3. After the bell, Billy Kidman entered, but was thrown over the ropes and through a table, courtesy of the former WCW champion.

Interview: Ric Flair
The Nature Boy told Pamela that he would show Vince Russo why he was the dirtiest player in the game.

Steel Cage Match
Vince Russo d. Ric Flair with Beth and Reid Flair
Russo was terrified as he looked across the ring at the dirtiest player in the game. Flair beat the hell out of Vince Russo, tearing his shirt from his body. As The Nature Boy sent Russo into the cage, David Flair appeared from under the ring. Ric turned his barrage to his son, chopping him into oblivion. Russo commandeered a ladder, opened a section of the cage, and climbed to the top. Flair followed as the two took their fight twenty feet above the ring. As they climbed back down, Ric applied the figure four on Vince until the New Bloodbath fell from the ceiling, covering everyone in the ring. Russo and David mauled Ric, leading to a Russo pinfall.

Backstage, Scott Steiner wished Kevin Nash good luck.

Gauntlet Match
Kevin Nash d. The New Blood
Russo came out and said that Nash would lose his shot if he lost a fall or if a member of the Millionaires Club interfered. The faster they entered, the harder they fell as Nash ran through the New Blood gauntlet. Soon it was seven on one until Goldberg came out for the save. Bischoff said he would suspend Goldberg on Thunder. Goldberg said that if a suspension was handed out, Bischoff was NEXT!