Monday Nitro
Chatanooga,
Tennessee
November 30, 1998
TNT's Monday Nitro from Chattanooga started off the program by discussing Hollywood Hogan's campaign for the United States presidency, and retirement from active ring action. When NWO Hollywood limousines arrived, commentators pondered what would happen to the black-and-white express, now that their leader has exited the sport (see match results).
Also: Diamond Dallas Page had to nearly force an injured Bret Hart in last night's main event... Or did he?
Match Results
NWO Hollywood
Interview
Ending speculation, Eric Bischoff announced that Big Poppa Pump
would be the new leader of the black-and-white express. Steiner
accepted the position, praised Hollywood Hogan and then announced
the group's first order of business: the destruction of Scott
Hall. BPP told Hall to find a partner, and prepare to face Horace
Hogan and himself later than evening.
Konnan d.
Chris Jericho
WCW TV Title Match
The Wolfpac member dominated in opening of the bout, but the
Lyin' Heart took control when the match spilled to the arena
floor. But K-Dogg kept focused, escaped a Liontamer attempt and
dropped Jericho onto the TV belt (Jericho brought the
international object into the ring, and attempted to use it
first). Post-match, Kevin Nash and Lex Luger came out to
celebrate and the producer's played Konnan's music video.
Scott Hall
Interview
Without music or friends, Hall came to the ring and said he would
accept BPP's challenge solo, since he no longer had any friends.
Kevin Nash then appeared in the dressing room entrance, and said
-- for one night -- he would reunite The Outsiders.
Gene Okerlund
Interview: Ric Flair
The 13-time World Champion expressed his disappointment in Barry
Windham and told Bischoff he wanted to settle all their
differences with a wrestling match.
Scott and
Steve Armstrong d. Kanyon and Raven
Pre-match, Raven continued his self-absorbed attitude and
actually fell asleep in the ring. When Kanyon confronted him, the
Armstrong Brothers double-teamed the former Mortis. Raven left
the ring area, causing Kanyon to brutalize Scott and hit his
Flatliner. But instead of covering, Kanyon started yelling
towards the dressing room, allowing Steve to steal the roll-up
pin.
Gene Okerlund
Interview: Bret Hart
Okerlund announced that this was Hart's one-year anniversary and
the Canadian Superstar would face the US Champion later in the
evening. Hitman told fans that DDP was trying to end his career
by paying wrestlers to injure him. While Hart claimed a groin
injury prevented him competing that evening, Page entered the
ring. Page called out Hart, and told him he was a liar. Hitman
said, although he was injured, he would face DDP, if there was a
no disqualification match.
Kidman d.
Eddy Guerrero
WCW Cruiserweight Title Match
Eddy took first blood in this match-up, by injuring Kidman's leg
with the steel steps and then working the Champ's arm. Kidman
then struck with a series of solid moves -- including a power
bomb -- but Eddy rebounded with a sweet leg scissors counter.
Near the end of the bout, the referee was inadvertently knocked
out, prompting Juventud Guerrera and Rey Mysterio, Jr. to
ringside. But instead of aiding Guerrero, Mysterio
missile-dropkicked the LWO leader and set up Kidman for the
Shooting Star Press. Post-match, the LWO chased both Mysterio and
Kidman to the dressing room, while Eddy tried to get his bearing.
Eric Bischoff
and Barry Windham Interview
Before the interview, cameras revealed that Bam Bam Bigelow,
accompanied by security, was watching the event from the stands.
Bischoff claimed that the world was desperately looking for
"another hero." The WCW President called out Dean
Malenko. The Iceman -- injured by the NWO last week -- came out
with the Horsemen, but told his allies to let him go alone.
Bischoff told Malenko that, if he could beat Wyndham, Flair could
get his match with Bischoff. Malenko agreed, only to find out
that Dusty Rhodes was the special guest referee.
Wrath d.
Bobby Blaze
After last week's crushing defeat to Nash, Wrath rebounded with
even more anger and intensity, taking about Blaze in under a
minute.
Sonny Onoo
with The Cat d. Saturn
Ernest Miller challenged anyone in the arena to a match; Saturn
excepted. The Cat wormed out of the match, by saying that he
would only fight Saturn if the former TV Champ defeated Sonny
Onoo. Saturn made quick work of the manager, but Miller pulled
out the referee before a count could be registered. While the
official was distracted, Glacier ran in, executed a Cryonic Kick,
and put Onoo on top of Saturn. Saturn kicked out, but Miller then
tossed Onoo a steel chain. The manager missed with a loaded right
hook but, before Saturn could deliver his DVD, Onoo stuffed the
chain in Saturn's pants. Saturn appeared to have won the match,
but the official found the chain hanging from Saturn's tights.
The decision was reversed immediately.
Starrcade
World Title Contract signing
Goldberg arrived via limousine; Nash and his boys came from
backstage. Gene Okerlund and Terry Taylor oversaw the contract
signing, which stated that Goldberg would not face any opponents
until Starrcade, assuring the bout. Both combatants were
professional -- Bam Bam, however, was not. Bigelow jumped the
steel rail and tried to grab the World Champ, but was stopped by
over a dozen members of security. The Beast from the East was
forcibly escorted from the building.
Booker T. d.
Mike Enos
Fully recovered from recent knee surgery, Booker T found Enos to
be more than formidable... especially when the match went to the
outside. The Harlem Heater's conditioning did triumph, however,
and Booker T shut down Enos with the 110th Street Slam. Outside,
Bam Bam Bigelow called for Goldberg to fight him on the grass.
Lex Luger d.
Brian Adams with Vincent
Luger looked vicious against Adams, and seemed to absorb every
move thrown by the black-and-white assassin. After the referee
suffered an injury, Vincent brought a chair into the ring. The
NWO crony met with a Total Package beating before he could use
the international object, but Adams used the distraction to pile
drive Luger into the chair. Miraculously, Luger kicked out. A
frustrated Adams started choking the former World Champion, then
instructed Vincent to bring in the chair again. This time, Luger
managed to throw the big NWOer into the steel, and rack Adams for
the win.
Dean Malenko
d. Barry Windham
Special Guest Referee: Dusty Rhodes
Early on, Rhodes' bias seemed apparent. The American Dream aided
Windham in his pointed attack on Malenko's injured leg. But just
when everyone thought that The Iceman couldn't come on top,
Rhodes disqualified Windham for not desisting after a 5 count. A
stunned Bischoff ran to the ring, but Rhodes refused to explain.
When Windham tried to attack Rhodes, Malenko and the Horsemen
beat Windham senseless. Flair then grabbed the microphone and
called for Bischoff to fight him right then.
The Outsiders
d. Big Poppa Pump and Horace Hogan
Hall spent almost 5 minutes getting pounded by Horace and BBP,
before tagging BigSexy. The Wolfpac leader demolished both NWO
members, giving Hall an opportunity to hit The Outsider's Edge on
Horace. The NWO referee refused to count the pin, and met with a
Jackknife Powerbomb. Referee Billy Silverman ran down to make the
3 count. Post-match, Nash refused to celebrate with Hall, leaving
his ex-partner alone in the ring.
Outside, Goldberg and Bam Bam brawled throughout the parking lot. Security spent several minutes breaking up the encounter.
Main Event:
Bret Hart d. Diamond Dallas Page
After a few minutes of getting beaten by Page, Hart's master plan
became clear. Giant ran to the ring and delivered two devastating
choke-slams before Hart put Page into the Sharpshooter. DDP was
ruled unconscious, and the Hitman was given the belt.