WCW Monday Nitro
Knoxville,
Tennessee
January 11, 1999
Gene Okerlund Interview:
Ric Flair
The Nature Boy started Nitro with a series of important
announcements. He spoke of his match at Souled Out against Curt
Hennig and Barry Windham, with his son David Flair as his
partner. He told fans that Hogan still had a contract, and would
defend the belt next pay-per-view. J.J. Dillon was rehired, and a
ladder match was signed between Goldberg and Scott Hall (Hall is
the master of that match). Flair also called out the LWO and
implored them to rejoin WCW with more right; The Mexican
Superstars complied. Finally, since they were a match short, the
13-time Champ added one more match to the loaded Nitro roster:
Curt Hennig vs. Ric Flair.
Gene Okerlund Interview:
Saturn
Because of Chris Jericho and referee Scott Dickinson's
strange relationship, Saturn demanded he get a rematch with the
Lyin' Heart to avenge his questionable loss. Jericho and Ralphus
arrived, and said he would only sign to the match, if Saturn
would agree to a stipulation where, if he'd lost, he'd have to
wear a dress for the rest of his career. An enraged Saturn was
eventually taunted into the bout.
Ernest Miller with Sonny
Onoo d. Saturn
Pre-match, referee Scott Dickinson replaced Randy
Anderson. Saturn squashed The Cat, but Dickinson started to argue
with Onoo, and failed to make the count. Jericho ran down, hit
Saturn with a shovel, and gave Miller the win. Post-match,
Jericho tried to put a dress on Saturn.
In a prerecorded segment, fans watched Eric Bischoff arrive that the WCW office, find his parking place had been taken, and his entry card invalid. After making the former WCW/NWO President wait for hours, Flair agreed to meet with him. Flair listened to Bischoff moan about his success, but chastised Bischoff for putting his feet on Flair's desk. The Nature Boy then yelled at Bischoff concerning the new NWO, and promised to make is life miserable.
Gene Okerlund Interview:
Chavo Guerrero, Jr.
Chavo tried to celebrate Pepe's birthday, mid-ring, with
a cake but was interrupted by Norman Smiley. Smiley asked why he
wasn't invited, and eventually took Pepe and put him in a
shredder outside the arena. Chavo was shocked, and continued to
scream.
In another prerecorded statement, fans watched Raven spending time with his brother Jim. Jim suggested that his sibling dump Kanyon. The two then went to the garage, where they looked at old pictures of Raven.
NWO Interview
The new NWO arrived in limousines, with Hell's Angels
escorting them to the arena. Hogan said he could beat anyone in
WCW and still wanted to be President; BigSexy promised to prove
he was WCW's only big man by beating Giant, and Big Poppa Pump
told fans he would wrestle Page later in the show.
Rey Mysterio, Jr. vs. Kaz
Hayashi
Strangely, Mysterio wore his LWO shirt to the ring.
Mid-match, Lex Luger came down, destroyed Hayashi, and demanded
Mysterio take off the LWO shirt. Mysterio refused, and was
racked. Konnan came down, and questioned Luger. The Total Package
explained that Mysterio wasn't NWO, and neither was Konnan. The
NWO troops arrived seconds later, and spray-painted and tasered
the Mexican Superstar.
Gene Okerlund Interview:
Giant
Giant said he was tired of Hogan, and would devastate
Nash later in the night.
Booker T. d. Lenny Lane
Booker's back, baby, and looks unstoppable. Outclassing
Lane, a promising youngster, The Harlem Heater won with a Spin
kick.
Scott Steiner with Buff
Bagwell d. Diamond Dallas Page
Television Title Match
DDP dominated Steiner in one-on-one competition, but
became overwhelmed by Big Poppa's entourage. Page managed to take
out Vincent, but had his eyes powdered by Bagwell. Disoriented,
Page suffered the Steiner Recliner and the loss.
Mike Tenay Interview:
Goldberg
Backstage, Goldberg admonished himself for thinking Nash
would fight fair at Starrcade. He promised fans it wouldn't
happen again.
In a prerecorded segment, Bischoff helped build the ring, but kept arguing with the crew.
Scott Hall d. Bam Bam
Bigelow
Pre-match, Hall taunted Goldberg. Bigelow really worked
The Outsider, but Hall was given a mysterious assist from Disco
Inferno. The former TV Champ handed Hall a taser and, when The
Beast attempted Greetings from Asbury Park, Bigelow felt the
charge. Hall merely covered Bigelow for the pin.
In more prerecorded comments, Goldberg said he expected deception from The Outsiders, but not Luger. We warned Luger about throwing away his fans and career.
Ric Flair d. Curt Hennig
During the match, both Flair's son David and Barry
Windham came to the ring. Flair escaped a figure-four leglock,
and became enraged when Windham struck his son. Hennig soon felt
The Nature Boy's leg-breaking finisher. Windham interfered, and
the Flairs cleared the ring.
In more prerecorded comments, Goldberg discussed his ladder match in WCW, his first stipulation match.
Kevin Nash with Scott Hall
d. Giant
Hall, once again, made all the difference. Since he'd
help construct the ring, Bischoff slyly left his wrench out,
allowing The Lone Wolf to clock Giant and give Nash the win.
Post-match, The Outsiders celebrated at the announcer's booth and
in the ring, and gave the Giant the classic NWO treatment.