Chavo Guerrero, Jr. came to
the announcer's table, ready to
watch the ladder match that
would determine his number
one contender.
Cruiserweight Title
Contention Match
3 Count d. Evan Karagias
and Jaime Knoble and The
Jung Dragons with Leia
Meow
A contract for a shot at the
Cruiserweight Title hung high above the ring as all three teams prepared for
a war in this ladder match. Moore went for the ladder early, but was
stopped by Evan Karagias. Shane tore through the ropes to the outside,
prompting everyone else to follow. As The Dragons fought with Knoble
and Karagias on the floor, Helms and Moore snuck back in with a ladder,
almost getting to the top before Yang and Kaz knocked them down. After
several dangerous moves involving all three ladders, Karagias and Knoble
had a shot to climb to the top, but argued amongst themselves before
getting kicked into each other by a Yang dropkick from the top. When all
six men dove over the ropes to the outside, Knoble climbed the ladder to
retrieve the contract, but was tipped over, sending him over on top of the
group. After a ladder was placed from the second rope to an upright ladder,
Evan performed a powerslam from the fixture to the mat. Shane Helms
delivered a huge neckbreaker off the ladder, and Moore brought Yang
down with a sleeper hold slam. Shane and Shannon made a bridge with the
ladders, but Knoble and Karagias stopped them before they could go up. In
the end, Moore and Helms pushed Yang and Knoble off the bridge, and
shook hands before both grabbing the contract, leaving Guerrero to wonder
who he was going to face on Nitro.
Backstage, Lance Storm told Hacksaw that the Americans would never
take him back.
Backstage, Jeff Jarrett and The Harris Boys tried to talk Mike Sanders into
making their match against The Filthy Animals a Bunkhouse Match as well
as a Street Fight.
In a sauna in the back, Bryan Clark agreed to do a job before getting paid.
Adams said that it was a special circumstance, so it was okay.
Lance Storm with Major Gunns d. The Cat with Ms. Jones
Storm poked fun at the presidential elections, telling the Americans that
they should be proud to live in such a pitiful country. The Cat and Ms.
Jones came in and danced for the Washington crowd, sending Team
Canada to the outside. Miller was in control until Major Gunns tripped him
up, prompting Ms. Jones to get into the ring. Cat and Storm broke up the
melee before it started, getting the ladies back on the floor. Storm took
Miller down with a front face lock, but the former commissioner came back
strong until Skipper interfered from behind, allowing Lance to attack again.
Jones and Gunns got into it again on the outside, as the referee was
knocked down on the floor. Back in the ring, as Miller had Storm in a
predicament, Duggan came to the ring. The fans chanted USA, and
Hacksaw dropped his board, but still knocked Miller over, rolling him right
into Storm's single leg crab submission. Team Canada delivered a beat
down on Duggan after the bout.
Buff Bagwell Interview: The Filthy Animals
Bagwell said he was the new interviewer before introducing The Animals.
Konnan and Kidman said they didn't care about the Bunkhouse rules; they
were going to take Jarrett and The Harris Boys out.
Backstage, The Thrillers told Reno that he was welcome back when he
was done playing with Vito. Reno stuck up for his brother, but Vito and
Marie pulled him away.
WCW Hardcore Title Match
Terry Funk d. Crowbar with Daffney
As Crowbar told Daffney that he would see her after the match to party,
Terry Funk came from out of nowhere, blowing a fire extinguisher into the
champion's face to start the bout. They brawled all over the backstage
area, before fighting into the back of a lighting truck. Crowbar was
hiptossed from the truck onto a table, as Funk chased a screaming Daffney
away. The champion slammed a door onto Funk's head, but the middle
aged and crazy challenger came back, returning the favor by slamming
Crowbar's cranium with the same door. Daffney gave her man handcuffs,
but Terry got them and cuffed the champion's hands together. The Funker
destroyed Crowbar's head with continued shots to the skull as they fought
up to the ringside area. Funk set up a table, but after Daffney pulled the
champion away, Terry went after her. Finally in the ring, Funk delivered a
piledriver on the car door for the hard fought win.
Mean Gene Interview: Team Canada
Storm said that he knew a month ago that Duggan was always going to be
an American. Storm said that Hacksaw was done, and that Team Canada
was better without him.
Backstage, Lex Luger unpacked his bag, revealing a pair of brass knuckles.
No Contest - KroniK vs. Reno and Big Vito with Marie
Brian Adams came out and told Marie that they expected payment after
the job was done. KroniK attacked the brothers, but Vito and Reno soon
worked together, doubling up on Clark. As Adams approached Marie on
the outside about payment again, Vito intervened, setting Clark to come off
the apron onto his opponent. Vito made a brief comeback, but Adams took
him down hard with the full nelson slam. The Thrillers came to the stage to
watch the match, as KroniK doubled up on Vito. Reno finally got the hot
tag, but went right for his brother, rolling the dice on Vito and demanding
the referee to count the fall on his brother. As Marie helped Vito on the
mat, Reno paid KroniK for a job well done before embracing with The
Thrillers.
Mean Gene Interview: 3 Count
Gene asked Shannon and "Sugar" Shane which one of them was going to
take on Chavo. Guerrero arrived and attacked both men, slamming
Shannon with the title belt before telling him he was fit to challenge for his
belt.
Buff Bagwell Interview: The Misfits In Action
General Rection told Shane Douglas that he was no stepping-stone for
anyone, and to be prepared for their match later in the show.
Ambulance Match
"That 70's Guy" Mike Awesome d. Bam Bam Bigelow
Awesome stripped off his 70's garb before the bout, ready to get serious
against Bam Bam. He took the ring bell over Bigelow's head, but the beast
countered, using a chair to send Awesome reeling. They fought up the aisle
to the ambulance, where Bam Bam used the back door as a weapon,
slamming it on Mike's back. Bigelow put his fist through the back window
as Awesome ducked a punch. Back up at ringside, That 70's Guy pulled a
table from under the ring, but was backdropped through it by Bigelow, who
took his opponent back up the aisle. Bam Bam went to the top of the
ambulance, where he was knocked all the way through to the inside of the
emergency vehicle, making That 70's Guy the winner.
Mean Gene Interview: Reno and The Natural Born Thrillers
Reno said that The Thrillers were his real family. Palumbo and Stasiak said
that they were going to shut Nash and DDP up for good later in the PPV.
U.S. Title Match
Disqualification - General Rection d. "The Franchise" Shane
Douglas
Douglas attacked Rection before the bell, trying to score an early win over
the US Champion. As Rection charged into the corner, The Franchise
pulled the referee in the way, but the General stopped before a collision.
After taking several shots below the belt, Rection caught Douglas in a
bearhug, broken up only when Shane bit the champion in the nose. The
Franchise gained the advantage as he worked on the neck of Rection.
Morrus pressed Shane above his head for a big slam, sending Douglas
rolling out to the floor. Douglas was cut open on his forehead, but was able
to muster up enough to get out of the way of a Rection moonsault. When
Shane dropped his chain, Chavo came out and threw it back to him. Just as
Shane was about to use it to gain the title, Guerrero told the ref, who
immediately disqualified The Franchise. Douglas dropped a bloody Rection
and Chavo, before A-WALL and Cajun made the save.
Mean Gene Interview: "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner with
Midajah
Scott Steiner said he was going to destroy Sid and then get horizontal with
his freaks later to celebrate.
Buff Bagwell Interview: Kevin Nash and DDP
Kevin Nash and DDP told Buff that they were like fine wine and were
going to take out The Thrillers, and take back their gold.
Bunkhouse Brawl/Filthy Animal Street Fight
"The Chosen One" Jeff Jarrett and The Harris Brothers d. The
Filthy Animals
Jarrett let the world know that the match was now a Bunkhouse Match, as
well as a Filthy Animals Street Fight. In and outside the ring, some of the
plunder included a popcorn machine, street signs, trashcans, and a bar,
complete with two stools. All six men used whatever they could get their
hands on to beat down the other team. Kidman shoved Jarrett's face into
the popcorn, while Rey delivered a pair of BroncoBusters on the Harris
Brothers. The Chosen One brought Billy to the top turnbuckle, but Rey
made the save, joining Kidman in sending Jeff crashing backwards through
the bar. Rey was powerbombed over the top rope into a dumpster bin, as
Ron, Don, and Jarrett worked over Billy in the ring. Konnan got the hot tag
and rolled everyone with the rolling clothesline. The Harris Boys stayed
strong, however, dropping K-Dogg with the H-Bomb. Rey got back into the
ring and set Jarrett up on a table. As he came off the ropes, Big Ron and
Heavy D caught him mid air, dropping him through the wooden fixture with
the H-Bomb as well. Jarrett slammed a bottle over Billy's head, finally
getting the win.
Buff Bagwell Interview: "Sarge" Duane Bruce
As Buff talked with Sarge about his problems with The Total Package,
Luger attacked, dropping Goldberg's mentor to the ground.
WCW World Tag Team Title Match
"Big Sexy" Kevin Nash and Diamond Dallas Page d. The Perfect
Event with Mike Sanders
After the participants made their way to the ring, the CEO Ric Flair arrived
to the stage, warning Sanders that if he stepped one foot in the ring, Nash
and DDP would be given the titles. Chuck Palumbo was all over Nash as
they locked up, but Big Sexy reversed a whip to the corner, leading to three
drilling clotheslines as he followed "The Event" corner to corner. As Page
tagged into the match, Palumbo dipped under the ropes for a breather.
Dallas tripped up Stasiak, making a wish with his legs on the ringpost. DDP
set for the Diamond Cutter on PerfectShawn, but Palumbo connected with
a huge superkick, stopping Page dead in his tracks. The Perfect Event kept
DDP in their corner, wearing him down, as Nash stretched out, trying to
make the tag. When Big Sexy finally made the tag into the match, he
destroyed Palumbo and Stasiak, until Sanders interfered, using one of the
championship belts. The rest of The Thrillers came to ringside, but Page
fought them off, delivering a series of Cutters. Back inside, Nash reversed
a whip to the ropes and set for the Jackknife, bringing his team back to the
championships.
Goldberg d. "The Total Package" Lex Luger
Goldberg charged the ring and went right after The Total Package, looking
to exact revenge for his fallen mentor. Bill used Luger's body as a battering
ram, destroying the announcer's area, and sending Tony, Mark, and Scott
scurrying for cover. Inside the ring, it was more of the same, with Goldberg
tearing Lex apart as The Package begged for mercy. The action spilled to
the floor, where Luger attempted to use a chair to take out his opponent.
Buff Bagwell and Sarge came to ringside, but Luger pushed down Sarge as
he tried to come into the ring. Bagwell came off with the Blockbuster on
Goldberg, but was tossed to the floor by Lex. Bill kicked out of a pin
attempt and jumped to his feet, delivering a spear and Jackhammer to
finally defeat Luger. Buff jumped in after the match and attacked Goldberg
with a chair, leaving the ringside area with The Total Package.
WCW World Title Match
"Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner with Midajah d. Sid Vicious
Steiner pounded on big Sid, but the master and ruler of the world changed
things fast, throwing the champion around like a doll. After gathering his
thoughts, Steiner returned to the ring, where he got the best of a test of
strength over Vicious. Midajah used the metal pipe on Sid, slowing him
down for Big Poppa. Scott showed his power as he slammed Vicious
around the ring, before finally locking on the Steiner Recliner. Sid grabbed
for the ropes to break the hold, but was locked back in the hold, center ring.
As Vicious attempted to rise out of the move, Midajah jumped from the top
turnbuckle with a bodypress, but connected with Steiner instead. Big Poppa
poked the referee in the eyes, but the champion called a second ref into the
ring once he regained control. Jeff Jarrett ran out with some guitar help for
Steiner, but ended up clobbering the champion in the head after Sid ducked
out of the way. It continued back and forth until Big Poppa delivered a
T-Bone suplex, and finally got the win with the Recliner to retain the
championship.
