World Championship Wrestling 1995

Thrilla · October 20, 2004

Main Eventers

Hulk Hogan - Face/Hero/100
Randy Savage - Face/Unique/96
Sting - Face/Teen Idol/100

Lex Luger - Heel/Arrogant/93
Ric Flair - Heel/Suave/100

Upper Midcarders

Dustin Rhodes - Face/Old School Face/70
Jim Duggan - Face/Pro-USA/80

Arn Anderson - Heel/Old School Heel/87
The Butcher - Heel/Obnoxious/70
The Giant - Heel/Monster/75

Midcarders

Brian Knobbs - Face/Punk/75
Jerry Saggs - Face/Punk/75
Johnny B Badd - Face/Ravashing/73 **WCW Television Champion**
Marcus Alexander Bagwell - Face/All American/60
Ricky Santana - Face/Old School Face/63
The Patriot - Face/All-American/65

'Canadian Crippler' Chris Benoit - Tweener/No Gimmick Needed/55

Avalanche - Heel/Monster/77
Big Bubba Rogers - Heel/Bodyguard/71
Blacktop Bully - Heel/Enforcer/74
Booker T - Heel/Sucka/60 **1/2 WCW Tag Team Champion**
Brian Pillman - Heel/Cocky/70
Bunkhouse Buck - Heel/Redneck/60
Dick Slater - Heel/Redneck/59
'Earl' Bobby Eaton - Heel/Rich Snob/59
Kensuke Sasaki - Heel/Old School Heel/58 **WCW United States Champion**
Kevin Sullivan - Heel/Occult/80
'Lord' Steven Regal - Heel/Rich Snob/68
Meng - Heel/Savage/66
Mr. Hughes - Heel/Enforcer/50
Paul Orndorff - Heel/Old School Heel/63
Paul Roma - Heel/Cocky/44
Scott Norton - Heel/Monster/56
Stevie Ray - Heel/Sucka/60 **1/2 WCW Tag Team Champion**
VK Wallstreet - Heel/Obnoxious/67

Lower Midcarders

Craig Pittman - Face/None/35
Disco Inferno - Face/Dancer/35
Eddie Guerrero - Face/Old School Face/40
Evad Sullivan - Face/Putz/46
Frank Andersson - Face/Legitimate Athlete/48
Ice Train - Face/None/43
Scott Armstrong - Face/Family Guy/48
Tim Horner - Face/None/50

'Squire' David Taylor - Heel/Rich Snob/40
Diamond Dallas Page - Heel/Cocky/60
Jeff Farmer - Heel/None/25
Mike Pittman - Heel/None/25
Mr. JL - Heel/Comic Book Villian/36
Scott Putski - Heel/None/38

Openers

2 Cold Scorpio - Face/Cool/25
Alex Wright - Face/Teen Idol/22
Brad Armstrong - Face/Family Guy/40
Firebreaker Chip - Face/Pro-USA/42
Joey Maggs - Face/None/16
Kendall Windham - Face/Old School Face/27
Mark Starr - Face/None/21
Rey Mysterio Jnr - Face/Daredevil/29
Steve Armstrong - Face/Family Guy/31
Todd Champion - Face/Pro-USA/35

Bobby Duncum Jnr - Heel/Cowboy/28
Chris Kanyon - Heel/None/21
Dean Malenko - Heel/No Gimmick Needed/37
John Hawk - Heel/Cowboy/25
Mike Enos - Heel/Old School Heel/23
Scott Vick - Heel/None/16
Wayne Bloom - Heel/Old School Heel/25

Tag Teams

Bagwell and Scorpio - Marcus Alexander Bagwell and 2 Cold Scorpio
Blue Bloods I - 'Lord' Steven Regal and 'Earl' Bobby Eaton
Blue Bloods II - 'Lord' Steven Regal and David Taylor
Blue Bloods III - 'Earl' Bobby Eaton and David Taylor
Destruction Crew - Mike Enos and Wayne Bloom
Harlem Heat - Booker T and Stevie Ray
Lightning Express - Tim Horner and Brad Armstrong
Nasty Boys - Brian Knobbs and Jerry Saggs
Pretty Wonderful - Paul Orndorff and Paul Roma
Studs Stable - Blacktop Bully and Bunkhouse Buck
Texas Mustangs - Bobby Duncum Jnr and John Hawk
The Patriots - Firebreaker Chip and Todd Champion

Stables

Blue Bloods - 'Lord' Steven Regal, 'Earl' Bobby Eaton and David Taylor
Studs Stable - Colonel Parker, Blacktop Bully, Bunkhouse Buck, Dick Slater, Bobby Duncum Jnr, John Hawk
The Four Horsemen - Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Brian Pillman

Managers

Bull Nakano - Heel/Evil Foreigner/50 - Kensuke Sasaki
Colonel Parker - Heel/Redneck/68 - Blacktop Bully, Bunkhouse Buck, Dick Slater, Bobby Duncum Jnr, John Hawk
Harley Race - Heel/Legitimate Athlete/70 - None
Jimmy Hart - Tweener/None/73 - None
Kimberly - Heel/Valley Girl/46 - Diamond Dallas Page

Champions

WCW World Heavyweight Champion: Currently Vacant
WCW United States Champion: Kensuke Sasaki
WCW Television Champion: Johnny B Badd
WCW Tag Team Champions: Harlem Heat - Stevie Ray and Booker T

Edited November 11, 2004 by Natural Born Thrilla

Pesci · October 20, 2004

Nice backstory, NBT, and I'm sure this diary will be as good as your past diaries have been, but shouldn't Pillman be a heel, as one third of the current Horsemen, be a heel? Just an observation.

Anyway, you have a great starting point, and if it's anything like your other projects, I'll be checking it out.

EDIT: I noticed you had David Taylor with no nickname. I believe he was "Squire" David Taylor at this point, although I may be wrong.

Edited October 20, 2004 by Burning Dragon

Thrilla · October 21, 2004

You are quite right on both counts BD. I could of sworn I changed Pillman's status before I posted this as I was planning on starting before Pillman joined Arn, but anyway who cares. I couldn't remember Taylor's nickname, but once you said it I knew it was right.

NBT

Thrilla · October 21, 2004

Edited November 11, 2004 by Natural Born Thrilla

CowboyFromHell · October 21, 2004

This is a useless piece of information... but I hail from Australia, and we have an Aussie Rules footballer who's actual name is Jeff Farmer, with his nickname being "The Wizard".

Useless info I know, but you have him on the roster, so I'll definately be reading! Push him to the moon!

Edited October 21, 2004 by CowboyFromHell

Thrilla · October 26, 2004

The Nitro fireball explodes onto our screens as the TNT logo flashes up with the metallic letters spelling out 'Monday Nitro' above it, we pan into the sold out arena, the camera floating over the heads of the Ohio crowd who cheer wildly as the opening theme of the show plays throughout the arena. The camera switches to a view of our three commentators for the evening, Tony Schiavone, sat in the middle of the three men wearing a black suit and tie with a white shirt, Eric Bischoff to Schiavone's left, also in a suit and tie, his hair permed and a smarmy smile on his face and Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan on the right in a blue shirt who as the camera focuses in on him seems to be staring off into the crowd, before turning to the camera and sticking his nose up at the fans.

Tony Schiavone: Wrestling fans welcome to Monday Night Nitro live from the sold out Hara Arena here in Dayton, Ohio for what will be two hours of the best live wrestling action you can see anywhere on a Monday night

Eric Bischoff: Of the best live action? Tony we're the only live wrestling action on a Monday night

Tony Schiavone: Right you are, fans I'm Tony Schiavone and alongside me tonight, WCW President Eric Bischoff and 'The Brain' himself, Bobby Heenan

Eric Bischoff: Good evening fans

Bobby Heenan: What's up ham 'n' eggers

Tony Schiavone: And fans we have an action packed night in store for you, World Tag Team Champions Harlem are here and will be defending their titles against the team of Kendall Windham and Steve Armstrong, Television Champion Johnny B Badd will take on Dick Slater in another title match, Chris Benoit, 'The Canadian Crippler' will take on Ricky Santana and Eric, get this, Sting will take on 'The Enforcer', and member of the Four Horsemen, Arn Anderson

Bobby Heenan: Wow!

Eric Bischoff: Its another huge Nitro Tony, just look at that line up, two, not one but TWO, WCW Title matches, two of the best technical wrestlers in the world today locking horns and of course Sting and Arn Anderson, you don't get this sort of action at any federation on the air

Bobby Heenan: And I know you mentioned it but lets backtrack, Sting against Arn Anderson that isn't a match proclaiming to be a main event when it isn't... Its Sting against Arn Anderson, the history of those two men, the feud that has brewed between them over the years, tonight another chapter is to be written right here in Dayton, Ohio

Eric Bischoff: Indeed, LIVE in front of a SELL-OUT crowd, two other things you don't see on any other federation's television shows airing this evening

Tony Schiavone: Eric and The Brain said it best, tonight is going to be a night like no other, fans around the world have been waiting in anticipation for tonight's show, Sting and Arn Anderson with the Horsemen, Ric Flair and Brian Pillman barred from ringside, Mexican highflyer Rey Mysterio Jnr taking on German sensation 'Wunderkid' Alex... Wait a minute fans, I'm told we need to go backstage right now, it would appear Nitro has already gotten off to a hectic start

Luger Isn't Wasting Any Time Tonight!

We cut backstage to find Lex Luger stomping away on the prone body of 'Macho Man' Randy Savage. Luger continues to kick and stomp away on Savage's ribcage before picking up the Savage and ramming him head first into the wall of the corridor. Luger takes off his white wifebeater and begins to strangle Savage with it, Savage's flail about, the red and yellow tassles on his body length wrestling gear swing about with every heeve that Luger gives on the choking implement. Luger then releases the choke and pushes Savage down to the concrete, he kicks 'The Macho One' in the ribs three more times for good measure before picking up his top and walking away down the corridor, presumably towards his locker room. (89%)

Bobby Heenan: Whoa! Savage looks like that mess you get when you drop ketchup and mustard at the time, there is red and yellow all over the floor back there! Luger is showing his mean streak tonight

Tony Schiavone: What sort of a man though Brain attacks another man from behind like that?

Bobby Heenan: A winner

Eric Bischoff: What?

Bobby Heenan: Well would you call Randy Savage a winner when he's just been beaten to a pulp back there?

Eric Bischoff: No

Bobby Heenan: Then Luger is the winner and you know I'm beginning to like the guy, he carries on like this and I'd even consider managing again

Tony Schiavone: I'm sure he'll be thrilled to hear that Brain, but you've got wonder why Lex attacked Randy Savage

Bobby Heenan: A great strategist never gives away all his plans

Tony Schiavone: You could be right Brain, anyway fans we're going to have to move on here to the first match of the evening and what a treat we have in store as Rey Mysterio Junior is going to take on Alex Wright, two high class athletes getting ready to take each other right here on Monday Nitro

Eric Bischoff: Its only here on Nitro that you can see wrestlers of this calibre from all around the world in action Brain

Bobby Heenan: That's because we have a magnifying glass in front of the camera lens so the ham 'n' eggers can actually see these guys

Rey Mysterio Jnr Vs. 'Wunderkid' Alex Wright

In ring we can already see 'Wunderkid' Alex Wright leaning against the turnbuckle in the back right hand corner of the ring, Wright is in his light green wrestling trunks and black boots, the crowd barely respond to his insults and jibes. Referee Randy Anderson walks over and checks Wright over for international objects as Rey Mysterio Jnr's music hits and he walks to the ring. The WCW fans slightly respond to the sight of Rey making his way to the ring, the small masked man jumps up onto the apron and then slingshots into the ring to a small reaction from the fans at ringside, a small graphic flashes up both men's names as Anderson checks over Mysterio for weapons. The bell rings and the first match is underway.

Mysterio and Wright quickly circle each other before locking up, Wright easily takes control of his smaller opponent and applies a Side Headlock, Mysterio manages to push him off into the ropes but gets Shoulderblocked down by the German. Wright comes off of the ropes and jumps over the body of Mysterio, Mysterio gets back to his feet and manages to catch Wright with a Hurracanrana and send him flying across the ring. The crowd seem to wake up after the big move as Rey quickly picks up Wright and whips into the far turnbuckle, Rey runs in after Wright and runs up his chest, backflipping away and landing on his feet taunting Wright, Wright charges out and misses a Clothesline, as he turns around Mysterio Dropkicks the knee to send Wright to the mat, Mysterio drops a Knee and goes for a cover, 1... 2.. Kickout from Wright.

Tony Schiavone: A fast paced opening to this first match here on Nitro, this young Mysterio is really looking to make an impact here tonight

Bobby Heenan: This guy is like a pinball, one second he's that side of the ring, then he's on the other!

Both men are quickly back to their feet, Wright takes over from a tie up and scores with a quick Suplex, he stomps on Mysterio once before picking him and whipping him across the ring, Wright looks for Backdrop but Mysterio manages to flip over and land on his feet, as Wright turns around Mysterio plants him with a Dropkick that sends the German flying from the ring. Mysterio runs across the ring as Wright is getting to his feet, Mysterio jumps over the top rope with ease and hits a Plancha that sends both men crashing into the safety barrier.

Eric Bischoff: Only right here on Nitro Tony, only here will you see moves like that

Bobby Heenan: Unbelievable!

Mysterio is the first man to his feet, the crowd at ringside really getting into the action as Mysterio climbs onto the apron and raises his hands above his head to some cheers. Wright slowly gets to his feet and Mysterio launches himself from the apron, Mysterio looks for a Hurracanrana but Wright catches him in midair and plants him with a Powerbomb on the outside of the ring. Wright rolls into the ring with a smile on his face, the crowd boo slightly as Randy Anderson begins to count Mysterio out. The count gets to five and Wright walks over to check on Mysterio and shout some abuse at him, Randy Anderson pushes Wright back away from the ropes breaking the count, so Wright slides out of the ring and goes out to get Mysterio himself. The German picks the masked wrestler up and chops him across the chest, he looks to whip Mysterio into the steel post of the ring but Mysterio manages to reverse it and send Wright crashing head first into the post!

Tony Schiavone: Mysterio managing to avoid disaster that time, Wright however was not so lucky

Wright stumbles around holding his head only to be thrown back into the ring by Mysterio, Mysterio climbs up onto the apron and then slingshots into the ring dropping a Leg across the throat of Alex Wright, Mysterio makes a cover, 1... 2... Kickout from Wright. Mysterio is the first man up and he climbs to the second rope and waits for Wright to get to his feet, as he does Mysterio launches off with a Dropkick that sends his opponent back down to the mat, Mysterio points to the top rope and receives cheers from the Ohio fans, he climbs to the top rope facing away from the ring and looks for a Moonsault, WRIGHT ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY and Mysterio crashes into the canvas, the impact of the landing causes Mysterio to bounce back up onto his feet however, Wright pushes Mysterio from behind into the turnbuckle sternum first, Mysterio stumbles out backwards and Wright nails the GERMAN SUPLEX, Randy Anderson makes the count, 1.... 2.... Mysterio just rolls off of his shoulders!

Bobby Heenan: Back and forth, back and forth these two guys are really putting it on the line tonight

Tony Schiavone: And fans this is only the first match, still to come Chris Benoit against Ricky Santana, Harlem Heat defending their Tag Team Titles, Johnny B Badd is in action... LEX LUGER as we already know is in the building will we see any more of him here tonight in Dayton, Ohio? And of course the main event, 'The Enforcer' Arn Anderson, Double A himself against The Man Known as STING, yes fans, THE STINGER is in action tonight is one night you do not want to miss... We have to take a break!

**COMMERCIAL BREAK**

Tony Schiavone: Welcome back fans, during the break the action continued at an explosive pace with both men getting near falls following two big impact moves, Alex Wright catching Mysterio in midair and hitting a powerful Side Walk Slam for a two count and Rey Mysterio almost picking up the win following a Tilt-A-Whirl Headscissors

Bobby Heenan: I'm out of breath just calling this one Schiavone, these are two high calibre athletes

Eric Bischoff: That's why they're here Brain, this is WCW where the big boys play, the most talented men in the world come here, why? Because everyone knows if you want to prove yourself you have to do it in WCW

We rejoin the action with Wright in control of Mysterio with an Abdominal Stretch, Mysterio however manages to wriggle his small frame out of the prediciment and spins behind his German opponent, Mysterio kicks the back of Wright's knee sending him down to the canvas on his knees, Mysterio runs off the ropes on the opposite side and then Dropkicks Wright in the face, Mysterio makes the cover, 1... 2... Wright gets his foot on the ropes. Both men get back to their feet, Mysterio however is the more lively of the two and scores with a quick kick to the thigh of Wright and follows that up by Irish Whipping him into the corner, Mysterio follows in with a Back-first Splash that causes Wright to stumble of of the corner and to the centre of the ring, Mysterio is quickly up to the top rope and hits a Flying Crossbody Block on Wright, cover, 1... 2... Kickout from Wright

Tony Schiavone: Mysterio is beginning to hit some big moves now

Bobby Heenan: Did you see the way he flew through the air then? If most Mexicans could fly like that they wouldn't have to swim over our borders!

Mysterio is first up once again, but his attempted right hand is blocked by Wright who then follows up with a big knee to the stomach of Mysterio. Wright performs a Backbreaker with ease on his smaller opponent, but then has to shake his knee out a little afterwards, Wright picks Mysterio up again and clubs him with a big Forearm across the back, he whips Mysterio into the ropes and looks for a Clothesline, Mysterio ducks underneath and comes off of the farside ropes, Wright manages to catch Mysterio with a boot to the stomach to double his opponent over, Wright picks Mysterio up and hits a Doctorbomb in the middle of the ring, he makes the cover, 1... 2... Kickout, Wright hits the mat in frustration and picks Mysterio up again, he looks for another Doctorbomb, but Mysterio counters into a Hurracanrana, cover, 1.... 2.... 3!!!

Winner: Rey Mysterio Jnr (63%/47%/80%)

Bobby Heenan: Whew! What a way to start of the show, I need a sit down after that one

Tony Schiavone: You are sitting down Brain

Bobby Heenan: I know that, do I look like an idiot to you?

Tony Schiavone: **Ignoring Brain** Rey Mysterio there picking up the victory on a night where Sting takes on Arn Anderson in what will surely be a main event that'll go down in history

Eric Bischoff: And the big deciding factor is the fact that members of The Horsemen, Ric Flair and Brian Pillman, are barred from ringside. A decision that I myself had authorise.

Tony Schiavone: Eric Bischoff, WCW President there. Why exactly did you bar The Horsemen from ringside Eric?

Eric Bischoff: Lets face it Tony, we all know what The Horsemen are like, a singles match between Double A and The Stinger would soon turn into a three on one and the fans don't want to see that, they want to see Sting get his hands on Arn Anderson, after what happened to him at Halloween Havoc Sting deserves retribution and tonight I'm giving him the level playing field he needs to get it

Bobby Heenan: But come on, Sting loves being the outnumbered guy, he's done it all his life... It gives him an excuse when he loses

Tony Schiavone: Oh come on Brain!

Bobby Heenan: It's true, why else would he always fight against The Horsemen?

Tony Schiavone: Some people fight for what is right Brain

Bobby Heenan: Some people jump off buildings, why doesn't Sting go and do that?

Tony Schiavone: Fans, I'm being told that backstage we have Mean Gene Okerlund with The Horsemen, over to you Gene!

Bobby Heenan: Finally, set 'em straight Ric!

Updated Horsemen, Same Old Sting

We cut backstage to find Mean Gene Okerlund standing next to 'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair, 'Double A' Arn Anderson and Brian Pillman, the group collectively known as The Horsemen. They stand in front of silver mesh background that has a WCW Nitro sign hanging off it at a crooked angle, Flair and Pillman are dressed in street clothes, while Arn is in his wrestling trunks with a Horsemen top on, Mean Gene turns to Ric Flair to start the interview.

Mean Gene Okerlund: Ric Flair, last month at Halloween Hav...

Ric Flair: **Grabbing the microphone** Whoooooooooooooooo, Mean Gene you don't need to fill the people in back home about what happened at Halloween Havoc because lets face it **Flair swings his arm around at the other two men standing beside him** anyone who is anyone already knows what happened at Halloween Havoc. **All three men chuckle to themselves** WHAT HAPPENED?!? WHAT HAPPENED?!? WHAT'S CAUSIN' ALL THIS?!? Whoooooooooooo, The Horsemen, Gene, The Horsemen are causing all this, The Horsemen, Double A, Brian and The Nature Boy, they're what's causing all this! The reformation of the greatest wrestling group of all time, that is what is causin' all this, the new and improved, revamped and restyled, the rockin' and rollin', back with a vengeance Horsemen, that's whats causin' all this! But I'll tell you what's not causin anything Gene, that two-bit hack Sting, he thinks he can come out here and tell The Horsemen what to do? He thinks he can run around and get Bischoff to ban us from ringside? I got news for you Stinger, three on one, two on one or one on one you'll never beat a Horsemen! 'Cause Sting you never see it comin, you didn't even realise what was goin' on at Havoc, you're still the same old stupid kid that I used to kick around in the old days and you still haven't got what it takes to be 'The Man'. I mean Sting, I like you, I respect you, but you're just not good enough to make an impression on The Horsemen, so go around and get Bischoff to ban Brian and me from ringside, Arn is still gonna take care of business the way only a Horsemen can

Arn Anderson: **Taking the microphone from Flair** That's right, you see a lot of people don't seem to understand what The Horsemen are all about, by now Sting I thought you would of learned but it looks like I'll have to tell you again, and Bischoff you might as well listen up as well, being a Horsemen isn't something you take off at night and put on in the morning, being a Horsemen isn't something you can will yourself to be, you're either a Horsemen or your not, it is that simple. Being a Horsemen means you are the best in professional wrestling, it means that you are better than everyone else and going out and proving it night after night, day after day. Sting facing you tonight alone will be a pleasure because once and for all in front of all your fans we can prove that you're never going to be good enough to match any of The Horsemen.

Brian Pillman: **Is passed the microphone** Haha, tonight marks the beginning of a new era for The Horsemen, after tonight we'll be riding off into the sunset leaving nothing but destruction, carnage and Sting's broken and battered body in our wake. WCW you had better wake up real fast, real soon, because The Horsemen are real and we're here to stay!

The three men place their hands on top of one another in a show of solidarity before leaving Mean Gene Okerlund standing hold the microphone by himself. (100%)

Bobby Heenan: You hear that Schiavone? This is The Horsemen's night

Tony Schiavone: We'll have to wait and see Brain

Bobby Heenan: You doubt The Horsemen?

Tony Schiavone: No but I believe in Sting

Bobby Heenan: Belief schmelif! When Sting's lying facing down at the end of the night, then you'll believe in The Horsemen

Tony Schiavone: There is still a long way to go before then fans, we're going to take a commercial break but don't go away, still to come tonight Harlem Heat defending the WCW Tag Team Titles, Johnny B Badd is in action against Dick Slater, Chris Benoit takes on Ricky Santana and of course THE STINGER takes on ARN ANDERSON of The Horsemen, don't go away

**COMMERCIAL BREAK**

Tony Schiavone: Welcome back fans, during the break both Jeff Farmer and Ice Train made their way out to the ring for what should be an interesting match up

Eric Bischoff: Both of these guys are looking to make a name for themselves here in WCW and tonight they get that opportunity, that's what WCW is about pitting the best against the best and letting guys make a name for themselves

Tony Schiavone: This match of course fans was announced first on the WCW Hotline manned by our very own Mike Tenay, for all the hot, hot news on WCW call 1-900-909-9900. Kids get your parents permission before making the call.

Bobby Heenan: Or make the call anyway and then blame the kid next door

Tony Schiavone: Lets go to ringside

Ice Train Vs. Jeff Farmer

We move over to ringside to find the huge and muscular African-American, Ice Train locking up with the smaller Jeff Farmer. Train easily pushes Farmer to the mat with authority, causing Farmer to grab the back of his head in pain, Train taunts the crowd to a minimal reaction. Train picks up Farmer and whips him into the ropes before delivering a big time Shoulderblock that sends Farmer back to the mat. Train clubs Farmer over the back with a big Forearm before whipping him into the corner, Train charges in but Farmer manages to move out of the way, he hits Train with a few Forearms before bouncing off of the ropes and hitting a Flying Shoulderblock to take the big man off of his feet. Farmer quickly covers but only gets one.

Tony Schiavone: A fairly even start to this match here, Ice Train however looks to have the size and strength advantage

Bobby Heenan: Looks to have the size advantage? That guy goes to Liberty Island and blocks out the Statue

Both men are back to their feet and Farmer once again tries to take Train down with a flying move, this time looking for a Crossbody, Train catches him easily in midair and slams him down, Train stomps away on the fallen body of Farmer

Tony Schiavone: Is that? That's LEX LUGER!?!

Lex Luger slides into the ring with a black baseball bat in his hand, Ice Train turns around and Luger swings for the fences right into Train's ribcage doubling him over, Luger then smashes the bat over and over into Train's back sending him down to the canvas, Luger then picks up Jeff Farmer and Gorilla Presses him with ease, Luger walks around the ring with Farmer above his head before throwing Farmer over the top rope to the floor! Ice Train slowly climbs to his feet, Luger picks up the bat and hits Ice Train with the end of the bat right in the trachea! Train holds his throat stumbling around the ring, Luger delivers the RUNNING FOREARM to Train sending him through the ropes to the outside leaving Luger alone in the ring

No Contest (40%/33%/48%)

Tony Schiavone: Fans it would appear that this one is over prematurely thanks to the actions of Lex Luger

Bobby Heenan: Did you see that? Luger has completely annihilated those two

Tony Schiavone: But why? Jeff Farmer, Ice Train and earlier tonight 'The Macho Man' Randy Savage, why is Luger attacking people like this?

Lex Luger calls for a microphone while walking around the ring staring at the fallen bodies of Jeff Farmer and Ice Train, a member of the stage crew passes Luger a microphone and Luger then stands in the middle of the ring

Luger Puts WCW On Notice

Lex Luger: You see this? YOU SEE THIS? This is what is going to happen to anyone that stands in my way from now on. Last week Eric Bischoff said that whoever won the Sixty Man Battle Royale at World War Three would become the new World Champion... Well right here and now you are looking at the first entrant for the Sixty Man Battle Royale and I don't care who it is from hasbeens like Randy Savage to nobodies like these two losers here if you get in my way you will be taken care of. World War Three is going to see Lex Luger walk away with the gold and everyone in WCW is on notice because I don't care who you are nobody, NOBODY, is stopping me from winning that title! (77%)

Luger throws the microphone down and climbs out of the ring, he picks up the baseball bat and gives Ice Train and Jeff Farmer a few more shots to the ribs while they are still down to the boos and jeers of the fans lining the aisleway before raising the ballbat in the air and then walking back to the locker room.

Bobby Heenan: There you go Schiavone, you wanted to know why Luger was doing all this and now you do... And we now know who to blame for it all

Tony Schiavone: Who?

Bobby Heenan: Bischoff

Eric Bischoff: WHAT!?! I haven't had anything to do with Lex Luger

Bobby Heenan: No, but you made that match at World War Three for the World Title and now Luger's out to get it by any means necessary and that guy doesn't take kindly to not getting what he wants

Tony Schiavone: He'll still have to go through fifty-nine other men though Brain if he wants to win that title

Bobby Heenan: Luger is one of those men that could do that though, he's tough, he's muscular and he's got a mean streak a mile wide. He could easily be one of the early favourites for that title

Tony Schiavone: So Lex Luger is the first man in the World War Three Battle Royale for the vacant WCW World Title and fans we'll keep you informed to as and when other WCW superstars enter the match

Eric Bischoff: And it may not just be WCW wrestlers getting involved, I've had calls from wrestlers in other companies who are just chomping at the bit for a shot at the real World's Title

**COMMERCIAL BREAK**

Tony Schiavone: Welcome back fans, hope you are enjoying tonights broadcast, on a night where we have already seen Lex Luger announce his intentions of becoming the next WCW World Heavyweight Champion, Rey Mysterio defeating Alex Wright and The Horsemen proclaiming that tonight is going to be their night

Eric Bischoff: But its not over yet, there are still five more matches on the card including two WCW Title matches, Johnny B Badd taking on Dick Slater and Harlem Heat defending against Kendall Windham and Steve Armstrong

Bobby Heenan: Its a night of big matches and lets not forget the biggest of them all Arn Anderson taking on Sting, even I can't wait for Sting to get beaten from pillar to post in that one!

Eric Bischoff: Only in WCW Brain will you see action like this live every Monday night

Tony Schiavone: And up next The Blue Bloods, 'Lord' Steven Regal and 'Earl' Bobby Eaton will be taking on the Lightning Express, Tim Horner and Brad Armstrong, lets go to ringside.

The Blue Bloods Vs. The Lightning Express

Tim Horner and Brad Armstrong are already in the ring as 'Lord' Steven Regal, 'Earl' Bobby Eaton and 'Squire' David Taylor make their way out into the arena to a chorus of boos and jeers from the Ohio crowd. Regal leads the way down to ringside, his head high in the air practically looking down on each and everyone of the fans in attendance. Regal and Eaton are dressed in red wrestling trunks and royal blue wrestling boots while Taylor is in a black suit with a white shirt, he also carries a cane and has a monocle over one eye. Regal climbs into the ring after wiping his feet on the apron and orders the referee to move Armstrong and Horner to the farside of the ring as Bobby Eaton makes his way into the ring.

Tony Schiavone: Not exactly the most gracious of residents we have here in WCW

Bobby Heenan: Not the most gracious? Tony these three men are more gracious and well to do than you could ever dream of, its in their breeding! Just look at Steven Regal, he's a Lord back in England you know

Bobby Eaton walks to the middle of the ring as Regal makes his way out to the apron, Armstrong and Horner slap hands before Horner makes his way towards Eaton as the opening bell sounds. Eaton and Horner lock up, Eaton eases his way into control of a Hammerlock, which is reversed by Horner into one of his own, Eaton escapes that by Snapmereing Horner over into a sitting position, Eaton kicks Horner hard in the base of the back and then pulls him up to his feet, Eaton nails three consecutive European Uppercuts and then Suplexs Horner with ease, he makes a cover, 1... 2.. Kickout from Horner. Eaton pulls Horner up from the mat and whips him into the Blue Blood corner, Eaton tags in Regal who pulls Horner from the corner and appies an Armwringer, Eaton quickly climbs the ropes and comes off the second turnbuckle with a Double Axehandle across the unprotected shoulder, Regal applies an Armbar to the fallen Horner who struggles on the mat.

Eric Bischoff: You've got to admit it, these Brits have great tag team chemistry. They pick a body part and then go to work on it, that's why they're here in WCW, because they are the best at what they do

Bobby Heenan: Right, Regal is a great mat wrestler, Bobby Eaton is a technical wizard and Taylor... Well he looks good in a monocle

Horner struggles to get his free arm under the ropes causing Regal to break the hold, the damage seemingly done to Horner's arm already. Regal Hammerlocks the arm of Horner once again and then proceeds to slam him down on it, Regal makes a cover, 1... 2.. Kickout, Regal keeps on top of Horner and pins him again, 1... 2... Kickout, once again Regal tries for the pin, 1... 2.. Kickout. Regal pulls Horner up to a vertical base and drives his knees repeatedly into the stomach of his opponent before putting him down to the mat with a big knee to the face. Regal tags out and brings in Eaton once again who immediately goes for a cover, 1... 2.. Kickout. Eaton picks up Horner, he hooks the injured arm and then delivers a High Angle Back Suplex that sends Horner down at a dangerous angle with his injured arm taking the majority of the impact, Eaton is quickly up, he walks over to one of the free corners, he walks in towards Horner and delivers a big Kneedrop to the shoulder, Eaton makes a cover, 1... 2... Kickout. Eaton drives his knee into the shoulder two times from his covering positions and then retreats back out to the corner, Eaton walks back in and looks for another big Kneedrop but Horner moves out of the way! Eaton lies clutching his knee as Horner struggles to make it to his corner... Horner makes the tag to Brad Armstrong.

Tony Schiavone: Eaton made a mistake there and he could be in trouble now

Eric Bischoff: Brad Armstrong with a big chance here, can he take it?

Armstrong gets into the ring just as Eaton is getting to his feet, Armstrong knocks him down with a Clothesline and then another as Eaton gets back up, Regal is knocked off of the apron by Armstrong who then goes back to back to Eaton, Armstrong delivers a Side Suplex and then an Elbow Drop as Regal climbs back onto the apron to complain to the referee, Armstrong turns around right into a cane shot from David Taylor, who snuck into the ring behind the referee's back! Regal returns to his corner as Taylor gets out of the ring, Eaton picks up Armstrong and scores with a Bulldog, dropping Armstrong down right in the middle of the ring, he makes the cover, 1... 2... Kickout from Armstrong.

Tony Schiavone: Even by cheating they couldn't keep Brad Armstrong down then

Bobby Heenan: That was cheating, back in England they do that sort of thing all the time and nobody raises an eyelid. A kid steps outta line, BAM, cane shot to the head

Tony Schiavone: Brain, that was cheating and you know it

Bobby Heenan: Hey all I'm saying is, if we invite these guys over from England we've gotta expect them to play by their rules and if that means Brad Armstrong gets hit in the head with a cane, then I say let them hit Brad Armstrong with a cane

Tony Schiavone: Well nevertheless fans it didn't get a three count but we do have to take a commercial break, fans do not go away

Bobby Heenan: Yeah or we'll hit you with a cane

**COMMERCIAL BREAK**

Tony Schiavone: And we're back fans, live from Dayton, Ohio and... Brain, what are you doing?

Bobby Heenan: I'm hitting that guy from Illonis who changed channels during the commercial with a cane, what does it look like?

Tony Schiavone: Anyway, fans we are back, during the break Bobby Eaton and Steven Regal kept the advantage gained from David Taylor's illegal cane shot, keeping Brad Armstrong grounded, lets head back to the action

We rejoin the match with Regal picking up Armstrong and whipping him into the ropes, Regal looks for a Backbody Drop but Armstrong manages to catch him with a Forearm across the back and a quick Jawbreaker to put Regal on his back, Armstrong manages to make it across and tag in his partner, Tim Horner, who comes into the ring all fired up, Regal sees him coming however and manages to Drop Toe Hold him down to the mat, Regal picks up Horner and knees him hard in the stomach, doubling him over, Regal double underhooks Horner and delivers Butterfly Suplex with a bridge, the referee makes the cover, 1... 2... 3

Winners: The Blue Blood (Regal over Horner) (63%/54%/72%)

Eric Bischoff: The Blue Bloods really showing why they have a spot here on the World Championship Wrestling roster, that was an impressive victory

Bobby Heenan: What else do you expect? Back in England these guys are wrestling champions, they're here in WCW for the exact same thing

Tony Schiavone: Fans don't forget still to come tonight, Harlem Heat defending the WCW World Tag Team Titles against Kendall Windham and Steve Armstrong, Chris Benoit taking on Ricky Santana, Johnny B Badd in action against Dick Slater with the Television Title on the line

Bobby Heenan: And don't forget the big one Schiavone, Sting taking on Arn Anderson of The Horsemen

Tony Schiavone: Right you are Brain and what a big match that will be. But up next Johnny B Badd will be taking on Dick Slater in a Television Title match

Eric Bischoff: Fifteen minutes to prove that you're the man. WCW is the only wrestling federation to have a time limit on each and every defence of a title to ensure that the matches are of a higher quality and fast pace and tonight Dick Slater gets a chance at trying to get that title away from Johnny B Badd

Kensuke Sasaki - United States Champion

We cut to a quick video for reigning United States Champion, Kensuke Sasaki, we see Sasaki holding the US Title up in the air with his second Bull Nakano standing next to him clapping. Some very stereotypical Japanese music plays as we see Sasaki hitting his patented Northern Lights Bomb on numerous opponents before the music comes to an end with a loud symbol crash and the words 'Kensuke Sasaki' fade onto the screen. (46%)

'Dirty' Dick Slater Vs. Johnny B Badd © - WCW Television Title Match, 15 Minute Time Limit

We come back to ringside from the video to find Dick Slater and his manager Colonel Parker making their way to ringside, Parker, manager of Studs Stable gets into an argument with a fan at ringside as Slater climbs into the ring and begins to throw out insults at the crowd. Johnny B Badd's music hits and the crowd react positively as the WCW Television Champion makes his way into the arena, Badd stands at the top of the aisle and throws a few jabs out into the air while shuffling on his feet, he walks down the aisle undoing his orange with black trim robe to reveal the Television Title wrapped around his waist. Badd slaps the hands of some of the fans as he walks towards the ring, he then jumps up onto the apron and then jumps over the top rope into the ring itself to big cheers, he walks around the ring throwing out a few more airjabs before taking off his robe and title.

Tony Schiavone: Well the fans are clearly behind the champion in this match between two wrestlers from very different eras. Slater, the veteran with Parker at his side is as dangerous as ever but Badd is quick on his feet and lethal with his hands, this should be a fascinating contest Brain

Bobby Heenan: For you maybe, for me, I already know Slater is gonna punk out this Badd fella and walk away with the gold here tonight

Eric Bischoff: It could happen, anything can happen on a live broadcast Brain

The bell rings and the two men begin to circle around the ring, Badd throws out a few more lefts and rights before darting in and trying for an early lock up, Slater fends him away and the two men circle each other once more before locking up in the middle of the ring. Slater immediately grabs a Headlock and begins to squeeze on the neck of the champion, Badd manages to push Slater off into the ropes but he comes back with a Shoulderblock that sends the champion down hard to the mat. Slater drops an Elbow but Badd manages to roll out of the way and kip up onto his feet to the cheers of the crowd, as Slater gets to his feet Badd looks to whip him into the corner only for Slater to reverse it and send Badd into the corner. Slater follows up with a Running Charge but Badd moves out of the way, he hits Slater with a few quick Forearms but Slater manages to shrug them off and pull Badd into the corner, Slater looks for a big chop, Badd ducks out of the corner and behind Slater, Slater turns around only to be Monkey Flipped across the ring.

Tony Schiavone: Badd is just too quick for Slater here in the early going

Slater gets back to his feet only to get Dropkicked down to the mat by Badd, Badd makes a cover, 1... 2... Kickout from Slater. Both men back to a vertical base, they tie up, Badd looks for an Irish Whip but Slater reverses it into a Short-armed Clothesline, he stomps on the fallen champion as Colonel Parker claps from the outside. Slater slowly picks up Badd and knees him in the stomach, Slater hooks Badd up for a Suplex, he holds Badd up in the air breifly before falling backwards to the mat, Slater makes a cover, 1... 2.. Kickout from Badd. Slater picks up Badd and backs him into a corner, he works him over with Forearms and Chops as Parker watches on from below. Slater begins to choke Badd as the referee administers a count, Parker jumps up on the apron to get the referee's attention away from his client as Slater continues with the choking to the boos and jeers of the crowd. Parker climbs down from the apron as Slater pushes Badd down to the mat, he makes a cover, 1... 2... Kickout from Badd.

Tony Schiavone: Johnny B Badd not going down that time, it'll take more than that to get the title from around his waist

Slater picks up the champion, badmouthing as he does, and whips him into the ropes, he knocks down Badd with a Clothesline, Badd won't stay down however and struggles up to his feet, Slater whips him into the ropes and this time scores with a Back Elbow, which once again doesn't keep Badd down. Slater knees Badd in the stomach and clubs him hard across the back before whipping him into the corner, Slater follows up with more Forearms and Kicks in the corner before whipping Badd into the opposite corner, Badd hits with a big impact and stumbles out of the corner dazed, Slater Bulldogs Badd to the mat and goes for the cover, 1.... 2.... BADD GETS HIS FOOT ON THE ROPE. Slater picks up Badd and clubs him across the back a few times before applying a Abdominal Stretch.

Bobby Heenan: I told ya ol' Dick Slater would be in charge of this one tonight, he's taking the title home with him right here on Nitro

Tony Schiavone: That certainly is a possibility Brain, fans don't forget still to come Chris Benoit and Ricky Santana, Harlem Heat in action and Arn Anderson against THE STINGER

Slater pulls back on the submission hold causing Johnny B Badd to scream out in pain, the referee gets into position to ask Badd about giving up as Slater reaches out to the ropes for extra leverage causing both Badd to scream out in pain and the fans at ringside to shout at the referee, the referee moves around to look but Slater has already moved his arm away, once again Slater holds onto the rope behind him once the referee is cannot see his cheating but Badd still won't give it up, the referee moves around his time and catches Slater with his arm on the ropes, the referee kicks Slater's arm away allowing Badd to Hiptoss Slater over to the mat.

Tony Schiavone: And Badd with an opportunity now to get back into this match

Badd Dropkicks a rising Slater back down to the mat to the cheers of the crowd, both men get back to their feet at the same time and Badd stuns Slater with some big right hand jabs to the jaw. Colonel Parker jumps up on the apron to complain and gets caught by Badd, Badd looks to hit Parker but swings and misses as Parker moves out of the way, Parker grabs ahold of Badd and holds him for Slater to hit. Slater runs in to squash Badd, BUT BADD MOVES OUT OF THE WAY, Parker flies off to the floor below and Slater stumbles around the ring, Johnny B Badd climbs to the top rope and comes off of it with a Flying Crossbody Block, cover, 1.... 2.... 3! Johnny B Badd retains!

Winner [And still Television Champion]: Johnny B Badd (65%/66%/63%)

Ready To Feel The Bang?!?

As Johnny B Badd leaves the ring with the Television Title held high, on our screens at home and the main screen in the arena Diamond Dallas Page and Kimberly are shown sitting down laughing, DDP gives Johnny B Badd a thumbs down while Kimberly holds up a sign with a zero on it. They point and laugh at Johnny B Badd once again before the screen fades away.

Tony Schiavone: Diamond Dallas and Kimberly there showing just how they feel about the reigning Television Champion there Brain

Bobby Heenan: And rightfully so, that cheater Badd doesn't deserve a title

Tony Schiavone: Cheater? Brain, Badd did not cheat throughout the course of that match up

Bobby Heenan: What about putting his hands on Colonel Parker? That's cheating

Tony Schiavone: Parker got everything he deserved Brain

Bobby Heenan: Just like you Schiavone, no respect for managers

Tony Schiavone: Nobody has any respect for weasals, Brain... The matches just keep on coming fans because up next 'The Canadian Crippler' Chris Benoit is in action against Ricky Santana and still to come Harlem Heat, Arn Anderson and Sting! Fans we'll be right back

**COMMERCIAL**

Tony Schiavone: Welcome back fans, up next we have an amazing match on the cards, 'The Canadian Crippler' Chris Benoit takes on Ricky Santana

Bobby Heenan: Yeah, this should be a great match. Chris Benoit is a mean son of a gun and can wrestle with the best the world has to offer and Ricky Santana always looks to finish his matches early... In case border control find out he's here

Chris Benoit Vs. Ricky Santana

We join the action with Ricky Santana already in the ring, his name and wrestling details flash up on the screen as the referee checks him over for international objects, the lights dim and Chris Benoit's music hits to a small ovation. Benoit walks to the ring with a determined look on his face, he ignores the fans trying to reach out to him and climbs into the ring.

Tony Schiavone: Benoit looking focussed here tonight

Bobby Heenan: He's focussed all the time Schiavone

The opening bell rings and the two men circle each other quickly, they tentitively lock up with their right hands and then their lefts, they battle over leverage, Benoit is forced down to the mat by Santana but Benoit manages to bridge to keep his shoulders off of the mat, Benoit powers up from the bridge and forces Santana down towards the mat, just as Santana looks to bridge Benoit kicks at Santana's left leg, sweeping it out from underneath him causing Santana to fall to the mat, Benoit drops down with a knee into the ribcage and goes for a quick cover, 1... Kickout from Santana. Both men get back up to a vertical base, they tie up once again, Benoit quickly shoots around the back and grabs a Hammerlock, Santana reverses it into one of his own, Benoit breaks out with a quick shot to the ribs and takes control with a Overhead Wristlock, Benoit forces Santana down to his knees by placing his foot on the back of Santana's left knee, Benoit wraps Santana's arms around his own neck, choking Santana and then forces him to the mat. Benoit sits on Santana's back, pulling back on the arms but Santana refuses to give up, Santana rolls from side to side and manages to dislodge Benoit briefly, which is all the time Santana needs to force his way to his knees, Santana fights to his feet but still has his arms wrapped around his neck, in a great show of strength Santana lifts Benoit into the air and plants him with a Back Suplex to break the hold.

Tony Schiavone: These two men are putting on a wrestling clinic here in the early going

Eric Bischoff: You said it Tony, this is wrestling and its the best live wrestling in the world today

Both men get back to their feet and tie up once more, Benoit whips Santana into the corner and follows in with a hard Clothesline, he grabs Santana and whips him across the ring again to the far corner, Santana stumbles out and Benoit Snap Suplexes him down to the mat, cover, 1... 2... Kickout from Santana. Benoit stomps on the shoulder his opponent before pulling him up to his feet, Benoit wrings the arm and then drives the point of his elbow into Santana's shoulder joint, Benoit delivers an Arm-Stunner and then Snapmeres Santana down to the mat, Benoit Hammerlocks the arm and holds it in position with his feet which are clamped around the wrist. Benoit falls backwards to the mat, jarring the arm and causing Santana to scream out in pain, Benoit gets to his feet once again and falls backwards, again jarring the arm and shoulder, Benoit's grip on the arm loosens and allows Santana to roll away from the move and out of the ring, Santana shakes his arm to trying and get the blood following as he walks around ringside.

Tony Schiavone: Benoit is a methodical fighter, he picks a body part and goes after it

Bobby Heenan: He's like a pitbull, he'll grab a hold of something and he won't let go, no matter how hard you smack him

Santana rolls back into the ring and the two men lock up once more, Santana takes over with a quick shot to the gut and a Swinging Neckbreaker, cover, 1... Kickout from Benoit, Santana picks up Benoit and sends him for the ride, Santana scores with a Dropkick, another cover, 1... 2.. Kickout from Benoit. Santana picks up Benoit, but Benoit shoots behind Santana and scores with a big Release German Suplex, Santana groggily gets to his feet, Benoit Hammerlocks the right arm and Powerslams Santana down on it, Benoit makes the cover, 1... 2... Kickout from Santana. Benoit picks up Santana and applies an Armwringer, Santana rolls over to get away from the pain and manages to break the hold, he takes down Benoit with a Headlock Takeover and applies a Rear Chinlock, Benoit manages to get his feet in the ropes after a few moments of struggling.

Tony Schiavone: We've had numerous nearfalls in the last few minutes, these two men are really putting it all on the line here with neither man really having an advantage

Bobby Heenan: Oh, I'd say Benoit has the advantage, Santana seems to have a bad wing, he's still shaking that arm every time he's not under attack

Both men get back to their feet and its Santana that reacts the quickest and sends Benoit to the corner with an Irish Whip, Santana follows in and mounts Benoit to deliver punches to the head, Santana manages to get to five before having to stop to shake out his injured right arm, that's all the opportunity Benoit needs and he picks up Santana and Stunguns him onto the top turnbuckle. Benoit picks up Santana and places him on the top turnbuckle, Benoit delivers a huge Superplex to Santana that has him clutching his back in pain. Benoit gets up and signals the end with his cut throat sign, Benoit climbs to the top rope and delivers a DIVING HEADBUTT right into the shoulder! Benoit makes the cover, 1... 2.. SANTANA GETS HIS FOOT ON THE ROPE.

Tony Schiavone: So close there to having a winner, I'm surprised a ring technican like Benoit didn't notice Santana was next to the ropes Brain

Bobby Heenan: He had just come off of the top rope and driven his head into Santana's shoulder, that sort of thing will disorientate any wrestler

Benoit is mad with himself as his gets up, he goes to pick up Santana, Inside Cradle, 1... 2.. Kickout from Benoit, both men get back to their feet, Santana takes Benoit down with a Dropkick, but Benoit is quickly back to his feet, Santana looks for a Bodyslam but Benoit slides off of the back and scores with a German Suplex, 1... 2.... Kickout from Santana. Benoit picks up Santana and applies an Armwringer, Santana looks to roll through the move but Benoit catches him with a Legdrop and applies a Fujiwara Armbar in the middle of the ring, Santana has nowhere to go and taps out.

Winner: Chris Benoit (68%/55%/81%)

Tony Schiavone: Benoit wins it, Santana submitted in the middle of the ring, Brain, Eric, that was a great match up

Bobby Heenan: It sure was Schiavone, Benoit came into this match focused and ready and came out with the victory, the Canadian Crippler can add another name to his victims list

Eric Bischoff: Only on Monday Nitro will you see wrestling of that calibre, it really doesn't get much better than that

Tony Schiavone: Indeed, fans we have to take a commercial break but up next the match for the WCW World Tag Team Championship, do not go away

**COMMERCIAL BREAK**

Tony Schiavone: Welcome back fans, we're going to get straight into it here as Harlem Heat prepare to defend their titles in what should be an interesting match up, lets take it to ringside

Kendall Windham and Steve Armstrong Vs. Harlem Heat © - WCW World Tag Team Title Match

We cut to ringside to find the challengers for the WCW World Tag Team Titles, Kendall Windham and Steve Armstrong already in the ring, Kendall looking a lot like his more famous brother, Barry, is in red trunks and white boots while Steve is in white trunks and red boots. Harlem Heat's music starts up to the boos and jeers of the WCW fans, the reigning Tag Team Champions make their way out into the arena with the belts wrapped around their waists. They make their way to the ring amidst the taunts of the Ohio crowd.

Tony Schiavone: Not a lot of love shown for the Tag Team Champions here

Bobby Heenan: They don't need love, they have the gold that's all the comfort and adulation they need

Eric Bischoff: People often wonder why Harlem Heat are so cocky and while I agree with them a lot of the time I agree with why they should be so cocky... They are the Tag Team Champions in the biggest federation in the world today, that means that they are the best team worldwide, that itself gives them the right to be cocky

Harlem Heat start the match off quickly, jumping their opponents from behind before the bell even rings. Stevie Ray knocks Steve Armstrong out of the ring while Booker T whips Windham into the corner, Booker T follows in with a Body Splash which is followed up by Stevie Ray Charging in and squashing Windham as well. Booker T gets onto the apron as Stevie Ray starts the match off, he works Windham over with numerous kicks and punches that send the challenger down to the mat. Stevie Ray picks up Windham and slaps him across the face, audibly calling him a punk as he does, Stevie Ray whips Windham across the ring and then Backbody Drops him as Windham comes back off of the ropes. Stevie Ray tags in Booker T who immediately picks up Windham and delivers a Body Slam, Booker makes the cover, 1... 2... Kickout from Windham

Bobby Heenan: The Champs, large and in charge here Schiavone

Tony Schiavone: They certainly appear to have the advantage in the early stages Brain

Booker T with the pick up once again, he whips Windham into the Heat corner and begins to work him over with some big rights and lefts, Stevie Ray tags in and takes over the attack with a few more punches before hitting a Suplex out of the corner on Windham. Stevie Ray gets to his feet only for the crowd to start berating him, he walks over to the ropes and begins to mouth off to a few fans in the front row, as he turns around Kendall Windham manages to make the tag to Steve Armstrong.

Tony Schiavone: A mistake their Brain, Stevie Ray took his eye off of the ball there and allowed Kendall Windham to make the tag

Stevie Ray looks to lock up with Armstrong but is taken down by an Armdrag, both men get back to their feet and Armstrong once again takes Stevie Ray down with an Armdrag, Stevie Ray slams his fists against the mat and gets up, he charges at Steve Armstrong who Drop Toe Holds him down to the mat and drops a quick Elbow to the back of the Champions head. Armstrong pulls Stevie Ray up and Scoop Slams him down to the mat, Armstrong runs to the ropes... Only to be kicked in the back of the head by Booker T! The referee comes over and warns Booker T as Steve Armstrong and Stevie Ray both get back to their feet at the same time, Armstrong swings and misses with a right hand which allows Stevie Ray to score with a Backbreaker. Stevie Ray tags out and brings in Booker T who immediately goes to the second rope and comes off of the ropes with a Knee Drop to the head of Armstrong, cover, 1... 2... Kickout from Armstrong.

Tony Schiavone: One second away from retaining the World Titles there

Booker T picks up Armstrong and sends him for the ride, Booker looks for the Leaping Side Kick but Armstrong manages to duck out of the way of it, Booker lands and is caught by a kick to the gut from Armstrong and a Swinging Neckbreaker, Armstrong brings in Kendall Windham who comes off of the top rope with a Splash, Windham makes the cover, 1.... 2... Booker T just kicks out in time. Windham picks up Booker T and hits a nice looking delayed Suplex that has one half of the Tag Team Champions in the air for a good ten seconds, Windham covers again, 1.... 2.. Stevie Ray comes in and makes the save. Stevie Ray stays in the ring and begins to argue with the referee, this brings in Steve Armstrong who Clotheslines Stevie Ray down to the mat to large cheers.

Bobby Heenan: This one is getting out of control Schiavone!

Stevie Ray and Steve Armstrong begin to wail away on each other with rights and lefts as the referee tries to break them up, Windham picks up Booker T and plants him with a Standing Neckbreaker before heading up to the top rope, Stevie Ray takes the advantage in his brawl with Armstrong via a Low Blow and then pushes the doubled over Armstrong into the ropes, knocking Windham from the top rope to the mat in the process. Booker T spins up onto his feet and comes off of the ropes as Windham is struggling to get to his feet, Booker T hits the Axe Kick on Windham, he makes the cover, 1.... 2.... 3! Harlem Heat retain!

Winners [And still Tag Team Champions]: Harlem Heat (51%/52%/49%)

**COMMERCIAL**

NBT Note: Due to the show being too long for one post, the main event between Sting and Arn Anderson can be found in my next post

Edited December 1, 2004 by Natural Born Thrilla

therockbox · October 26, 2004

Whoo · October 27, 2004

Looks good so far. Really can't wait to see the rest of it.

EndOfAnEra · November 8, 2004

For the record it's Bull Nakano, not Nanako.

Matthew · November 8, 2004

Best thing i ever read,GREAT,10 out of 10 ,4 Stars

But do not get cocky i wanna read more great shows like this one.

Oh give lugar the world title

Thrilla · November 11, 2004

NITRO MAIN EVENT - STING VS. ARN ANDERSON

Arn Anderson Vs. Sting

Bobby Heenan: Here we go Schiavone, main event time

Tony Schiavone: Right you are Brain, its time for the big one. Arn Anderson of the Horsemen taking on the one and only Sting, fans this one is going to be big

Eric Bischoff: Every main event here on Monday Nitro is big Tony, that's why WCW is number one, but tonight could be the biggest of them all

Bobby Heenan: And where better for Sting to be thrown out with the rubbish than right here in Ohio

Tony Schiavone: Brain, who says Sting is going to be the one beaten here tonight? Arn Anderson doesn't have Ric Flair or Brian Pillman with him tonight

Bobby Heenan: Who says Double A needs them? Didn't you hear him earlier, you can only be a Horseman if you're the best

Eric Bischoff: Well we're about to find out, because here comes Sting

We cut to the ringside to see Sting making his way out into the arena, throughout the crowd fans are up on their feet cheering Sting as he makes his way down the aisle, slapping the hands of his fans as he goes. Sting climbs into the ring and lets out a loud 'woooooo' to the fans, who respond in kind, Sting with his face painted in his familiar style smiles towards the camera and turns to face the entrance way as The Horsemen's music kicks in.

Tony Schiavone: What is going on?

Ric Flair and Brian Pillman walk out into the arena and flash for The Horsemen sign towards the camera, Sting walks up to the ropes facing the entrance way and can be heard shout 'Where's Anderson?', Flair and Pillman reach the ring just as Arn Anderson jumps over the crowd barrier and slides into the ring, he attacks Sting from behind, knocking him through the ropes to the outside. Flair and Pillman quickly begin to put the boots to Sting as he lays on the outside, referees and road agents come down to ringside and pull Flair and Pillman away and block their route to the ring forcing them to go backstage, as Flair and Pillman walk back they flash the Horsemen sign in Eric Bischoff's direction with cocky smiles on their faces. Arn Anderson picks up Sting and rolls him in the ring as the bell rings for the beginning of the match.

Bobby Heenan: I love it, The Horsemen have out done everyone. Sting is already a beaten man and Flair and Pillman got their kicks in on him and their is nothing you can do about it Bischoff

Eric Bischoff: What? I said...

Bobby Heenan: You said if they interfered during the match you'd suspend them, you never said anything about before the match

Tony Schiavone: Be that as it may, the match is underway with Arn Anderson firmly in the driver's seat thanks to the Horsemen

Arn Anderson picks up Sting and whips him into the ropes, SPINEBUSTER from Arn, he makes the cover, 1.... 2... Sting kicks out to a big cheer from the crowd. Anderson stomps away on Sting and then picks him up, Anderson pushes Sting back into the corner and then unloads with a chop that echoes around the arena, Anderson whips Sting hard across the ring, Sting goes sternum first into the turnbuckle and then crashes to the mat. Anderson stomps on Sting twice before climbing out of the ring and grabbing Sting's right leg, he slams the back of the knee into the apron and then swings the leg into the ringpost, Sting cries out in pain as Anderson grabs his other leg, Arn pulls on both of Sting's legs sending The Stinger crotch first into the ringpost.

Bobby Heenan: Anderson is a monster, right here Tony, you are seeing why he is known as 'The Enforcer'

Anderson pulls Sting out of the ring to the floor, he stomps on Sting's right knee before picking him up and driving The Stinger back first into the apron, Anderson then hits a hard Forearm across the chest before once again driving Sting into the edge of the ring. Sting slumps to the floor as Anderson flashes the Horsemen sign to some fans at ringside, Arn kicks Sting in the head before picking him up and rolling him into the ring, Anderson follows Sting in and makes a cover, 1.... 2... Kickout from Sting. Anderson picks up Sting and nails him with a standard Suplex, Sting clutches his back in agony as Anderson makes another cover, 1... 2... Kickout from Sting again.

Tony Schiavone: Fans I've just been informed that we have to take our final commercial break of the evening, do not go anywhere, we will be right back

**COMMERCIAL**

Tony Schiavone: Welcome back fans, during the break Arn Anderson continued the offence of Sting concentrating fully on the back, first hitting a Backbreaker and then applying a modified Bow and Arrow submission hold, Sting however managed to just make the ropes, lets head back to ringside

Sting is pulling himself up on the ropes as Anderson stalks around the ring waiting to attack his opponent, Sting gets to his feet only for Anderson to Axehandle him in the back, Anderson turns Sting around and pushes him into the corner, Arn works over Sting with some big right hands before being stopped by the referee for using his fists. Arn pulls Sting out of the corner and Suplexes him down to the mat once again, Arn makes the cover, 1... 2.. Kickout from Sting. Arn with the pick up and the Irish Whip, Anderson looks for a Clothesline, Sting ducks and then comes off of the far side with a Flying Clothesline! The crowd cheer as both men lay on the mat, Anderson despite being hit with the move is the first man to stir, they both however get to their feet at the same time, Anderson chops Sting hard across the chest BUT IT HAS NO EFFECT! Sting stands their shaking his head as the Ohio crowd raise the noise level, Anderson tries another chop, once again it has no effect, Anderson goes for a big right, Sting blocks and then fires back with right hands of his own to the cheers of the crowd

Tony Schiavone: Sting is back in this match Brain

Bobby Heenan: Come on Double A, hit him like you mean it

Sting sends Anderson for the ride, Anderson gets picked up with ease above Sting's head, Stong walks around the ring with Arn held high in the air to the cheers of the fans, Sting slams Arn down hard to the mat to huge cheers as Anderson holds his back in pain. Anderson gets up and is quickly Hiptossed down to the mat, Arn gets up once again but this time is caught with a huge Dropkick from the Stinger, he makes the cover, 1... 2.. Kickout from Arn. Sting with the pick up and the whip into the corner, Arn hits hard and stumbles out straight into a Running Clothesline from Sting, Sting makes another cover, 1... 2... Kickout once again. Sting 'Woooo's out to the fans who respond in kind, he goes to pick Arn up but Arn hits him in the ribs, Anderson looks to throw Sting over the top rope but Sting holds onto the top rope and lands on the apron, Anderson charges at Sting but Sting catches him with a right hand as Anderson runs in, Sting Sunset Flips into the ring, cover, 1... 2.. Kickout from Anderson.

Tony Schiavone: Sting was so close to winning the match there Brain

Bobby Heenan: Come on Arn, remember you're a Horsemen, get the job done!

Sting picks up Arn and delivers a quick Suplex, he looks for the Scorpion Deathlock to the cheers of the crowd but Arn manages to fight him off and push Sting into the turnbuckle, Arn quickly gets up and hits Sting in the back with a quick Forearm before ramming his head into the top turnbuckle, Arn turns Sting around and chops him across the chest, once again it has no effect on Sting who grabs Arn around the neck and throws him into the corner. Sting climbs the ropes and begins to punch away on Arn's head with the crowd counting alongside, Sting stops at nine punches and 'wooooo's to the crowd before hitting the big tenth punch, Sting drops down and grabs Arn before he falls to the mat, Sting whips Arn across the ring and follows in with the STINGER SPLASH, Arn falls forward onto the mat and Sting signals to the crowd... He applies the SCORPION DEATHLOCK in the middle of the ring to huge cheers

Tony Schiavone: Scorpion Deathlock in the middle of the ring, Arn Anderson ahs no way to go, he is going to have to submit here Brain

Bobby Heenan: Fight it Arn, fight it!

Anderson cries out in pain as Sting pulls back harder on the move, the crowd cheer in anticipation of Anderson tapping... Suddenly a blonde haired man jumps over the crowd barrier and slides into the ring, he kicks Sting straight in the ribs forcing him to break the hold, the referee turns around and calls for a disqualification before the blonde haired man grabs the referee by the neck and throws him over the top rope

Tony Schiavone: Wait a minute, is that...

Bobby Heenan: It's CURT HENNIG!

Hennig picks up Sting and hits him hard across the face before delivering a HENNIG-PLEX in the middle of the ring, Arn Anderson gets to his feet and slaps Hennig on the back with a big smile on his face. Anderson picks up Sting and whips him to the ropes, SPINEBUSTER! Hennig and Anderson stand over the fallen Sting with broad smiles on their faces, they flash the Horsemen hand sign to the camera as Ric Flair and Brian Pillman slide into the ring, all four men put the boots to the fallen Sting

Tony Schiavone: I don't believe it fans, Curt Hennig is here in WCW and it would appear that he had aligned himself with The Horsemen

Eric Bischoff: This can't be happening

Bobby Heenan: Do you believe now Schiavone? Do you see what everyone is up against? Look in the ring and see the top four athletes in the business today, The Four Horsemen! Do you believe now? Do you?

Winner: Sting by Disqualification (83%/90%/70%)

Noted and changed.

Thanks for the replies, the Benoit/Santana match should be added somewhere down the line.

Edited December 1, 2004 by Natural Born Thrilla

Thrilla · November 12, 2004

Edited December 6, 2004 by Natural Born Thrilla

November 12, 2004

I liked Nitro. The matches were a little long for my taste, but I liked it nonetheless. Looking forward to future shows.

Thrilla · November 14, 2004

Thrilla · November 18, 2004

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Thrilla · November 18, 2004

Edited November 18, 2004 by Natural Born Thrilla

Thrilla · November 27, 2004

Cole · November 28, 2004

how do you decide the Title rankings is it random or what? I'm looking to do that in my game and i would like to know how you decide them...

Thrilla · November 29, 2004

Pretty much a split between their standing in the game, where they were in real life before I started the diary and who I want to push. Nothing overly complicated or anything.

November 29, 2004

Do the draft so whenever one guy is drafted to be brought up to WCW, the development territory gets to draft a guy from WCW.

Thrilla · December 3, 2004

The Nitro fireball explodes onto our screens as the TNT logo flashes up with the metallic letters spelling out 'Monday Nitro' above it, we pan into the sold out arena, the camera floating over the heads of the Atlanta crowd who cheer wildly as the opening theme of the show plays throughout the arena. The camera switches to a view of our two commentators for the evening, Tony Schiavone, sat on the right, wearing a black suit and tie with a white shirt and Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan on the right in a white shirt who nods to the camera as the show opens up.

Tony Schiavone: Welcome everyone to another edition of Monday Nitro, we are one week removed from the reformation of The Four Horsemen as last week Curt Hennig made his shocking debut during the end of Arn Anderson's match with Sting and joined the group in a sickening act of cowardice

Bobby Heenan: Cowardice? Schiavone last week you saw a master plan coming together, Curt Hennig joining the Horsemen and getting one up on Sting. Look at the collection of men that now make up the Horsemen, Arn Anderson, the single toughest man in this sport, Brian Pillman, the best up and coming wrestler in the industry, Curt Hennig, a man that has proved himself time and again worldwide and of course, Ric Flair, the thirteen times World Heavyweight Champion. I asked you last week if you believed in The Horsemen now, well do you Schiavone?

Tony Schiavone: I have to admit its hard not to Brain, as you just said the talent in that group alone is astounding. But tonight will be a real test as Brian Pillman of The Horsemen takes on 'The Natural' Dustin Rhodes in our main event and it won't be the first time that a member of the Rhodes family has gone up against The Horsemen

Bobby Heenan: No but it could be the last time, lets not forget The Horsemen have beaten down guys like Rhodes and Sting for years and tonight will be no different

Tony Schiavone: Well that remains to be seen Brain. Fans as we've already said tonight's scheduled main event is Dustin Rhodes against Brian Pillman in what should be a great match up between two young and hungry wrestlers who are very much the future of their respective groups, in The Horsemen and WCW

Bobby Heenan: But that's not all Schiavone, a man I'm beginning to like more and more every time I see him, Lex Luger is action tonight as he takes on Jim Duggan. Hopefully we'll get to see more of that mean streak of Luger's tonight as he makes a beeline towards the World Title Battle Royale at World War Three.

Tony Schiavone: We may perhaps see that Brain, speaking of titles, the WCW World Tag Team Champions, Harlem Heat are scheduled to be in action as they take on The American Males. Its been a while since Riggs and Bagwell have teamed together here in WCW, but as Harlem Heat continue to throw out challenges to everybody in WCW, teams are lining up to take the shots at trying to dethrone the supposedly 'unbeatable brothas from the hood' Stevie Ray and Booker T

Bobby Heenan: Diamond Dallas Page and the lovely Kimberly will be out here later on

Tony Schiavone: As will the reigning Television Champion, Johnny B Badd, who as of late hasn't exactly been in Page and Kimberly's good books. Plus in our semi main event, the United States Champion, Kensuke Sasaki will team with Paul Orndorff to take on Too Cold Scorpio and 'Canadian Crippler' Chris Benoit in a battle between the top four men in the United States Title Division

Bobby Heenan: That should be a great match, I like that Benoit, he hurts people and he enjoys it

Tony Schiavone: But up first fans we have a great junior heavyweight match lined up as 'The Iceman' Dean Malenko takes on Disco Inferno, lets take it to ringside and get the best two hours of live wrestling action on a Monday night underway!

Dean Malenko Vs. Disco Inferno

We join the ring with Disco Inferno just climbing through the ropes to the boos and jeers of the Atlanta fans, Disco begins to dance in the middle of the ring drawing even more of a negative response from the crowd. Dean Malenko’s music kicks in and the ‘Iceman’ makes way down the aisle towards the ring, Malenko looks subdued but confident as he climbs into the ring, the referee checks Malenko over for international objects and then calls for the opening bell.

Bobby Heenan: You know in all of the excitement I’ve only just realised… Where’s Bischoff?

Tony Schiavone: Unfortunately Eric is out of Atlanta this week on some presidential matters, he told me that he is planning some big plans for World War Three and needs to take care of them tonight

Bobby Heenan: So it has nothing to do with the fact that he scared of The Four Horsemen?

Tony Schiavone: Brain… Ah, lets call the match

The two men circle each other twice before locking up, Malenko takes over with an Overhand Wristlock, he backs Disco into the corner and unloads with a pair of European Uppercuts before whipping Disco across the ring, Dean follows in with a running knee to the stomach that doubles Disco over. Malenko pounds on Disco’s back with some clubbing forearms before Suplexing him into the middle of the ring, Malenko floats over for a cover, 1… 2.. Kickout from Disco. Malenko picks up Disco and whips him to the ropes, Malenko follows two steps behind him and delivers another knee to the stomach, The Iceman drops three knees to the ribs before dropping down and applying a Leg Scissors Guillotine around the ribcage of Disco.

Tony Schiavone: Malenko really taking it to Disco Inferno in the early going

Bobby Heenan: Classic Malenko, he’s picking apart his opponent

Malenko releases the hold after half a minute of struggle from Disco and immediately stomps on the ribs of Disco, he picks up Disco and whips him hard into the corner, Disco goes sternum first into the turnbuckles and then stumbles out backwards, Malenko spins him around and delivers a Gutbuster, Malenko makes the cover, 1… 2… Kickout from Disco. Malenko picks up Disco and goes to whip into the ropes, Disco reverses it and catches Dean with a Clothesline as he comes off of the ropes, Disco picks up Dean and delivers a Back Suplex, cover, 1… 2.. Kickout.

Tony Schiavone: Big comeback move there by Disco

Disco picks up Dean while holding his ribs, Disco Snapmares Malenko over and then kicks him hard in the back, Disco applies a Rear Chinlock in the middle of the ring, Dean struggles to break out of the hold, he manages to get to his feet and then breaks the grip by elbowing Disco in the ribs, Dean runs to the ropes and Shoulderblocks Disco to the mat, Dean looks to drop an elbow but Disco rolls out of the way. Both men get back to their feet at the same time, Disco pokes Malenko in the eye and then takes him over with an Armdrag, pick up from Disco who follows up with Northern Lights Suplex but he can’t bridge for the pin because of the ribs. Disco climbs to the second turnbuckle and comes off with a Flying Elbow to the head of Malenko just as he gets to his feet, Disco makes the cover, 1… 2.. Kickout.

Tony Schiavone: A great back and forth match here fans, remember this match was announced first by our very own ‘Professor’ Mike Tenay on the WCW Hotline, call now for all the hot, hot news on 1-909-00-99-00. Kids remember to ask for your parent’s permission first

Bobby Heenan: Ah, quit being a goody-goody Schiavone

Disco picks up Malenko and whips him to the ropes, he scores with a Hiptoss and then drops a leg across Malenko’s throat, another cover, 1… 2.. Kickout from Malenko. Disco looks for a Suplex, but is cut off by a shot to the ribs from Malenko, Dean picks up Disco and then drops him ribs first over the top rope, Malenko delivers a hard forearm to the head of Disco who slumps into the ring. Malenko picks up Disco and Powerslams him to the mat, Dean climbs to the second rope and comes off with a Double Stomp to the ribs on Disco, he makes the cover, 1… 2… Kickout from Disco.

Bobby Heenan: That’ll hurt long into next week, I think he just stomped on his solar plexus

Tony Schiavone: What’s a solar plexus?

Bobby Heenan: I’m not actually sure, I think Gorilla’s have them

Malenko waits for Disco to get his feet and then knocks him down with a quick Clothesline, Disco is quickly back up and ducks Malenko’s second attempt at a knockdown, Malenko comes off of the ropes and gets Powerslammed by Disco who follows up by dropping an elbow, Disco climbs to the second rope and waits for Dean to get to his feet, Disco looks for the Flying Elbow once again, Dean sees it coming and counters by hitting Disco in the ribs, Malenko picks up the doubled over Disco and delivers a Snap Powerbomb, Dean holds onto the legs and puts Disco in an Elevated Texas Cloverleaf, pulling and stretching Disco’s ribcage… Disco submits

Winner: Dean Malenko (57%/38%/76%)

Tony Schiavone: Dean Malenko picks up a big victory here in the first match here on Monday Nitro. Another great exhibition of a junior heavyweight match right here live on Nitro

Bobby Heenan: Last week we saw highflyers, this week mat wrestlers, you’ve got to wonder what we’ll see next in this junior heavyweight division

Tony Schiavone: A great point Brain…

Bobby Heenan: … I’m thinking a masked Mexican…

Tony Schiavone: … Well you never know Brain

Bobby Heenan: Do you know why they all wear masks?

Tony Schiavone: No, Brain

Bobby Heenan: In case border control are watching. Wait a minute... That sounds like The Horsemen’s music

Tony Schiavone: You’re right Brain, I don’t know why they are coming out here now though, Johnny B Badd is supposed to be defending the Television Title… Fans, I’m being told that we need to take a quick commercial break, don’t go anywhere though as it would appear that The Horsemen will be out momentarily.

**COMMERCIAL**

Tony Schiavone: Welcome back fans, on a night where Brian Pillman of The Horsemen will take on Dustin Rhodes live here in Atlanta, we have been joined in the ring by all four, yes four, members of the Four Horsemen, Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Brian Pillman and the newest member Curt Hennig

Bobby Heenan: Will you shut up Schiavone? I want to listen to The Horsemen!

We head to the ring to find all four members of The Horsemen stood in a semi-circle facing the base camera; they are all dressed in immaculate tuxedos with broad smiles on their faces, Arn flashes the Horsemen hand sign to the camera as Ric Flair breaks from the semi-circle with a microphone in his hand and begins to walk around the ring…

Ric Flair: ’Woooooooooo, ha ha, last week you all saw the final piece of the puzzle added to finish the reformation of the greatest group of professional wrestlers that have ever stepped foot in any wrestling ring, anywhere in the world, just look at the talent in this ring, we go north, woooooo, we beat ‘em there, we come down south, wooooo, we beat ‘em there, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, woooo, Japan, wherever you can name, we can go and woooo, we’ll come back and tell you that they were just not good enough to beat The Horsemen. But tonight we need to slow it down and introduce the newest member of The Four Horsemen, the man that can keep up with ‘Slic’ Ric, Big Arn and The Brian, the man that is used to the highlife, that can handle the FIFTY FOOT limousines filled from end to end with the best lookin’ ladies from every town we visit, the man that can, wooo, walk THAT aisle, style and profile like only a Horsemen can… We give you, ha ha, the ‘perfect’ Horsemen, ha ha… Curt Hennig

Arn Anderson and Brian Pillman begin to clap as Ric Flair hands Curt Hennig the microphone and then joins in with the applause, Hennig walks around the ring with a smirk on his face, he runs his free hand through his hair before beginning to speak

Curt Hennig: Ric… Guys… What can I say? I mean I know the fans and everyone else around the world will be wondering why exactly Curt Hennig was chosen to become the newest member of the Horsemen. Is it because of the looks? Is because of the body? Is it because he can keep it up all night, party throughout the night and wrestle all day long better than anyone else around? Yes… Yes it is, haha

Ric Flair and Curt Hennig high-five each other and then Hennig continues

Curt Hennig: Because you see its as Flair and Arn have been saying for years, the Horsemen are the elite in professional wrestling, we are everything that every wrestler strives to be… We are, heh, perfect

Brian Pillman slaps Hennig on the back and takes the microphone from him

Brian Pillman: And tonight we prove it again as I’m gonna take Dustin Rhodes out before he even thinks of trying to become something like his father, although to be fair if he wants to become the Horsemen’s personal whipping boy that’s his business. Tonight Rhodes you go down, Horsemen style, I said it last week about Sting and I’ll say it tonight about you, when its all said and done and the Horseman rid out of town you’ll be the only laying battered and bruised and laying in our wake!

The Horsemen’s music kicks in as Pillman drops the microphone to the floor, all four members flash the Horsemen hand sign to the camera before leaving the ring and making their way to the back.

Tony Schiavone: Strong words from The Horsemen there, Brain

Bobby Heenan: You should expect nothing else Schiavone, Flair, Arn, Pillman, Hennig, they aren’t the type of guys who mince their words

Tony Schiavone: Well tonight in our main event will we see if the Horsemen can back up their words with actions as Brian Pillman takes of Dustin Rhodes

Bobby Heenan: If they can back up their words? Did you not see Sting battered and bruised last week in the middle of that very ring?

Tony Schiavone: It took four men to do that Brain, is that we are to expect for the Horsemen tonight?

Bobby Heenan: Who knows, The Horsemen always have a plan, that’s the only thing I know

Tony Schiavone: Like I said, we’ll have to wait and see then Brain, but I’ll tell you what we don’t have to wait for, the WCW Television Title match which is up next, fans don’t go anywhere we’ll be right back

**COMMERCIAL**

Chris Kanyon Vs. Johnny B Badd © - WCW Television Title Match, 15 Minute Time Limit

We come back to see Johnny B Badd making his way down the aisle to the cheers of the fans, Badd has the WCW Television Title wrapped around is waist, which can just about be made out underneath his boxing-esque robe, Badd enters the ring and throws his arms up in the air to a few cheers from the ringside fans, he throws a few jabs out in the air and does a boxing shuffle before taking off his robe and handing the Television Title to the referee.

Tony Schiavone: Welcome back fans, as you’ve just seen Johnny B Badd, the Television Champion has just made his way to the ring, during the break his opponent Chris Kanyon made his way down to the ring. This should be an interesting contest Brain

Bobby Heenan: Sure, Kanyon is an unknown quantity here on Nitro so if Badd takes him for granted BAM it could be all over

Tony Schiavone: I doubt Badd will be taking anything for granted here tonight Brain

The referee holds the belt up in the air before calling for the opening bell, Kanyon in his plain black wrestling trunks, circles Badd and shoots for his legs, Badd easily fends off Kanyon’s opening attack and the two men then lock up with a collar and elbow tie-up, Kanyon shoots Badd into the ropes who comes off with a Shoulderblock that knocks Kanyon down to the mat, Badd runs off of the ropes and jumps over the prone body of Kanyon, Kanyon gets to his feet and leapfrogs the running Badd, who comes off the ropes yet again and this time Clotheslines Kanyon down to the mat, cover, 1… 2… Kickout from Kanyon. Badd picks up Kanyon and whips him into the corner, Kanyon stumbles out and gets Backdropped by Badd, another cover from Badd, 1… 2… Kickout.

Tony Schiavone: The champion is in charge here in the early going… Wait a minute, what is he doing here?

Bobby Heenan: Who cares? Look at the legs he’s brought with him

Diamond Dallas Page and Kimberly walk out from behind the entrance curtain and walk up to the commentary booth, DDP stands resting against the announce table watching the in ring action, he and Kimberly share a private joke and begin to laugh and point at Badd in the ring. Badd who by this stage has seen the two next to the announce table turns around and begins to yell at them, from behind Kanyon Schoolboys Badd, 1… 2… Kickout from Badd. Both men get up at the same time, Badd grabs Kanyon and slams him to the mat, he drops a quick elbow and then pulls Kanyon back up, he whips him into the ropes and scores with a Dropkick. Kimberly holds up a sign with a big zero on it and she and DDP laugh at Badd once again.

Tony Schiavone: Diamond Dallas Page and Kimberly don’t seem impressed with the reigning Television Champion

Bobby Heenan: Hey, Badd’s a zero, Kimberly was just telling him what everyone else already thinks of him

Tony Schiavone: I doubt that Brain, you don’t get to be a champion in this company if you’re not the best around

Badd picks up Kanyon and plants him with a Neckbreaker, Badd makes the cover, 1… 2… Kickout from Kanyon. Badd gets up and walks over to Page and Kimberly and yells at them once again to leave, Page stands up and walks to a crowd member and grabs a box of popcorn and begins to eat from it, flicking a piece in Badd’s direction. Kanyon gets up and spins Badd around before planting the champion with a DDT, Kanyon makes the cover, 1… 2… Kickout from Badd. Kanyon picks up Badd and whips him into the corner, Kanyon follows in and Monkey Flips Badd out into the middle of the ring, Kanyon drops an elbow and makes the cover, 1… 2.. Kickout from Badd

Bobby Heenan: Badd needs to get his head in the game and stop worrying about Page, he could easily lose the title here

Kanyon picks up Badd and once again whips him into the corner, Kanyon walks in and picks up Badd putting him on the top rope, Kanyon delivers a Superplex to the champion, he rolls over and makes a cover, 1…. 2… Badd manages to get a shoulder out. On the outside Page and Kimberly clap Kanyon’s efforts, Kimberly even holds up a sign with the number 7.5 on it and blows a kiss in direction. Kanyon delivers some Clubbing Forearms to Badd’s back before whipping him into the corner once again, Kanyon puts Badd up on the top rope once again, he looks for a Superplex but Badd manages to block it and push Kanyon down to the mat, as Kanyon gets up Badd comes off of the top rope with a Flying Crossbody Block, cover, 1… 2… 3!

Winner [And still Television Champion]: Johnny B Badd (66%/52%/80%)

Diamond Dallas Page and Kimberly climb into the ring and clap mockingly towards Johnny B Badd, Page grabs a microphone and points towards Badd

Diamond Dallas Page: Wow, I mean wow champ, that was great… Begins to laugh No, no really that was really great. Hey Kim, what did you think?

Kimberly holds up the sign with the number zero on it and DDP once again begins to laugh

Diamond Dallas Page: Okay, so maybe Kim isn’t a big fan of yours, but you know what Johnny I like you, so I’ll tell you what I’ll do, I’ll get some guy to come out here and face me and then I’ll show you how a real champion fights and hey who knows one day, if you try hard enough, you’ll be less like a zero and more like DDP

Diamond Dallas Page drops the microphone and Badd gets out of the ring shaking his head

Tony Schiavone: That Diamond Dallas Page is a piece of work, fans I’m being informed that we need to take a break, but don’t go away we’ll be right back

**COMMERCIAL**

Diamond Dallas Page Vs. Mr. JL

Tony Schiavone: Welcome back fans, on a night where Brian Pillman of the Horsemen will take on ‘The Natural’ Dustin Rhodes right in the home of World Championship Wrestling here in Atlanta we are getting ready to see Diamond Dallas Page in action

We head back to the ring to find Diamond Dallas Page ready for action against Mr. JL who has made his way down to the ring during the commercial break, Johnny B Badd is still at ringside as every time he has tried to leave either Page or Kimberly has begun to shout at him to stay. The referee checks over both competitors before calling for the opening bell, DDP shouts out once again to Badd telling him to ‘make sure he watches this’, Kimberly claps at ringside as the two circle each other before locking up. DDP grabs a Side Headlock and then flips JL over to the mat, he drops a quick Legdrop and then pulls JL back up, DDP lifts Mr. JL high into the air, holding him up for a good ten seconds before dropping him down with a Corkscrew Suplex. DDP gets to his feet and bows towards Badd, Kimberly blows Page a kiss as he walks around the ring waiting for JL to get to his feet.

Tony Schiavone: Cocky man this Diamond Dallas Page

Bobby Heenan: He has every right to be cocky look at him

Page takes down the rising JL with a Knee Lift and follows it up by dropping a knee to the head of his opponent, DDP points out to Badd and shouts ‘Watch this’, Page picks up JL and delivers a Snap Suplex, he holds on and pulls JL up again and delivers another Snap Suplex, Page keeps a hold of the grip and delivers a Front Suplex, driving JL head first into the mat. DDP throws his arms into the air and Kimberly claps and cheers wildly, Page picks up JL and whips him into the ropes, Page looks to kick JL in the stomach but JL catches the leg, JL spins Page around but Page comes out of the spin with a Clothesline knocking JL down once again. Page picks up JL and delivers a Tombstone, Page gets up and points towards Badd who shakes his head and begins to walk away from the ring, JL slowly gets to his feet and is met with a Diamond Cutter from DDP, DDP makes the cover, 1… 2… 3.

Winner: Diamond Dallas Page (49%/28%/70%)

Kimberly climbs into the ring and gives DDP a kiss on the cheek, she holds up a sign with a number 10 on it while pointing to DDP, Page walks over to one of the cameraman and takes the camera from his shoulder, Kimberly takes the camera from Page and does a close up on Page’s face

Diamond Dallas Page: I know you can hear me Johnny so listen up, I’m coming for that Television Title and I’m just waiting for you to prove to me that there is something that you can do to stop me! Get ready to feel the bang Johnny, get ready to feel THE BANG!

Tony Schiavone: Diamond Dallas Page making his feelings known towards Johnny B Badd there

Bobby Heenan: That’s not how I’d do things, personally I’d walk up to the guy, become his friend and then when he least expects it, BAM, I’d hit him with something that weighs about a hundred pounds right in the head

Tony Schiavone: You’re a class act Brain, still to come fans we have Lex Luger taking on Jim Duggan, Harlem Heat will defend the WCW World Tag Team Championships against The American Males, Marcus Bagwell and Scotty Riggs. Kensuke Sasaki will team with Paul Orndorff to take on Chris Benoit and Too Cold Scorpio in a match between the top three contenders for the United States Championship and the United States Champion and in the main event of the evening Brian Pillman of the Horsemen will take on ‘The Natural’ Dustin Rhodes, all this and more still to come here on Monday Nitro fans do not go away

**COMMERCIAL**

Tony Schiavone: Welcome back fans…

Bobby Heenan: … Why’d you always do that?

Tony Schiavone: Do what?

Bobby Heenan: Be nice to the humanoids like that, you sound like such a suck up

Tony Schiavone: One of us has to try and be civil Brain. Up next fans the Tag Team Titles are on the line as the self-proclaimed ‘unbeatable’ Harlem Heat are in action

Bobby Heenan: Self-proclaimed? Have you seen anyone beat these guys?

Tony Schiavone: I can’t say I have

Bobby Heenan: Well that makes them unbeatable

Tony Schiavone: That makes them unbeaten, for The Brain you’re not exactly a Rhodes scholar

Bobby Heenan: Well, I’m not from New York

The American Males make their way to the ring to a small reaction from the Atlanta crowd, Bagwell and Riggs climb into the ring, Bagwell runs the ropes as Riggs flexes his muscles. The lights in the arena turn red and Harlem Heat’s music kicks in, Booker T and Stevie Ray make their way out into the arena to quite a large response from the crowd, they walk to the ring with the Tag Team Titles wrapped around their waists, Booker T climbs up the turnbuckle on the outside of the ring and throws his hands into the air, Stevie Ray climbs into the ring and holds his belt afloat, the referee comes over and takes the titles from the champions and calls for the opening bell.

Tony Schiavone: A great experience for fans around the world tonight, two great title matches live right here on Monday Nitro. World Championship Wrestling once again proving why they are the number one company in the wrestling world

Bobby Heenan: And there was me thinking Bischoff wasn’t here tonight

Stevie Ray and Scotty Riggs start things off for their respective teams, they quickly lock up, Riggs grabs a Side Headlock, Stevie Ray pushes him off into the ropes and knocks him down with a Shoulderblock, Stevie Ray drops an elbow and then pulls Riggs up, Suplex in the middle of the ring, Stevie floats over, cover, 1… 2… Kickout from Riggs. Stevie Ray with the pick up, he whips Riggs into one of the neutral corners and follows in with a Clothesline, Riggs is Irish Whipped into the ropes and Stevie Ray scores with a big Back Bodydrop. Stevie Ray tags out and brings in Booker T. Booker catches Riggs with a high Calf Kick to the face as he gets up, cover, 1… 2… Kickout.

Tony Schiavone: The Heat starting off well in the defence of their titles here tonight

Booker T picks up Riggs and whips him to the ropes, Booker hits a big time Flapjack on Riggs driving him down to the mat, Booker hits a Somersault Legdrop to a big reaction from the fans, he makes the cover, 1… 2… Kickout from Riggs. Booker picks up Riggs and looks for the Irish Whip, reversal, Riggs scores with a Clothesline. Riggs picks up Booker T and Powerslams him down to the mat, Riggs tags in Bagwell who comes in and picks up Booker T, Bagwell whips him into the corner and follows in with a high knee, Booker T stumbles out and is planted with a T-Bone Suplex, Bagwell applies a Rear Chinlock on one half of the Tag Team Champions.

Tony Schiavone: The reformed American Males looking to make an impact in their first match since joining together again

Bobby Heenan: How come they have reformed again?

Tony Schiavone: Well Harlem Heat have been challenging anyone and everyone in World Championship Wrestling, so I would assume that Bagwell and Riggs decided to reform and try to win the Tag Team Titles

Booker T manages to fight out of the Rear Chinlock and get to his knees, Bagwell clamps on a Side Headlock but Booker T elbows Bagwell in the ribs to break it, Booker T comes off of the ropes, he ducks the attempted Clothesline by Bagwell and comes off of the ropes with a Flying Shoulderblock. Bagwell gets back up and is caught with a Superkick from Booker T, Booker T tags in Stevie Ray who comes in and slugs away on Bagwell, Irish Whip into the corner, Stevie follows in and slugs away with some more big lefts and rights, Stevie Ray Hiptosses Bagwell out of the corner and then follows it up with a Kneedrop, Stevie Ray makes a cover, 1… 2… Kickout from Bagwell.

Bobby Heenan: Looks like they needed of bothered joining back together, Harlem Heat are in control tonight

Stevie Ray tags out and brings in Booker T, Booker T whips Bagwell to the ropes, Bagwell reverses it and manages to take Booker down with a Shoulderblock, Bagwell tags in Riggs, Bagwell picks up Booker T and delivers a Backbreaker to him, holding him in position as Riggs climbs to the second turnbuckle and comes off with a Kneedrop straight to the head of the prone Booker T. Bagwell gets out of the ring as Riggs picks up Booker T, Riggs looks for a Powerslam but Booker T manages to float over the back, he pushes Riggs into the turnbuckle, Riggs stumbles out and is caught with a High Side Kick from Booker T that knocks Riggs down, Riggs slowly pulls himself up but is caught by an Axe Kick from Booker T before he can fully stand up, Booker T makes the cover, 1… 2… 3

Winners [And still Tag Team Champions]: Harlem Heat (60%/48%/72%)

Bobby Heenan: Still undefeated and still proving their claim to be unbeatable Schiavone

Tony Schiavone: Out of all the great teams that WCW has seen over the years, it could easily be argued that Harlem Heat are one of the greatest

Bobby Heenan: Glad to see you’re finally coming around to a correct way of thinking

Tony Schiavone: Just because I recognise that they are a good team, doesn’t mean that I like them Brain

Bobby Heenan: That’s the problem with you Schiavone you expect everyone to play by the rules, Harlem Heat get the job done however they like, just like Lex Luger who we’re about to see in action, if you get the win that’s all that matters

Tony Schiavone: Some people like to have pride and respect in themselves Brain

Bobby Heenan: If you’re not in this business to win by any means necessary, you’re in the wrong business, I’ve been saying that for years and now that Lex Luger seems to have that idea on board he is heading straight for World War Three with a great chance of becoming the new WCW Heavyweight Champion

Tony Schiavone: Perhaps Brain but I’ve heard a lot of rumblings in the back and a lot of wrestlers are not happy with Luger’s actions as of late, attack at random, taking people out of their livelihoods, Luger could be a marked man at World War Three, particularly by the Macho Man Randy Savage

Bobby Heenan: Savage Smavige, you did see what happened last time Savage and Luger fought, Savage was left a battered mess at the hands of Luger and I wouldn’t be surprised to see it happen again

Tony Schiavone: Well fans after the commercials Lex Luger will be in action against Jim Duggan and don’t forget Brian Pillman of the Horsemen taking on Dustin Rhodes in the main event, we’ll be right back

**COMMERCIALS**

Tony Schiavone: And we’re back, Monday Nitro is coming to you live tonight fans from Atlanta, Georgia the home of World Championship Wrestling and Brain we still have three big match-ups still to come tonight. The main event will see Brian Pillman take on Dustin Rhodes, we also have the big United States Championship situation as the US Champ, Kensuke Sasaki teams with one of the number one contenders Paul Orndorff, to take on the other two number one contenders, Too Cold Scorpio and ‘Canadian Crippler’ Chris Benoit

Bobby Heenan: It’s a crazy situation but tonight something will hopefully be solved in the ring

Tony Schiavone: I gotta agree with you there Brain and up next we have Jim Duggan taking on, a favourite of yours Brain, Lex Luger

Bobby Heenan: You gotta like Luger’s attitude in my book, in just a few weeks sixty men will be entering three rings to try and become the new WCW World Heavyweight Champion. Sixty men, Schiavone, and Luger knows that if he can weaken even just a few of the competitors in that match before it happens his chances of winning the title increase, so whether it’s a ballbat to the throat or an attack backstage, whatever Luger does to take one person out of the game is to his benefit

Jim Duggan Vs. Lex Luger

A large cheer goes up as Jim Duggan makes his entrance into the arena, Duggan holds a two by four high above his head as he marches down the aisle towards the ring, Duggan rolls into the ring and marches around the ring to even more cheers from the crowd, Duggan drops the two by four and starts a quick ‘U-S-A’ chant before Lex Luger’s music kicks in. Luger comes to the ring wearing black wrestling trunks and black boots, holding a black ballbat in hi right hand, the crowd boo and jeer as Luger makes his way to the ring, he climbs into the ring and walks straight over to Duggan getting all up in his face, the referee grabs the ballbat from Luger’s hand and puts in one of the corners, Luger pushes Duggan down to the mat and the opening bell rings.

Tony Schiavone: Luger taking the low road once again

Luger picks up Duggan and whips him into the ropes, Luger scores with a Clothesline that knocks Duggan down to the mat, Luger walks around the ring mouthing off to some of the fans at ringside, he picks up Duggan and hits him with some Forearms to the chest before forcing him back into the corner, Luger chokes Duggan with his hands, the referee is forced to break the hold after a five count, Luger stalks the referee momentarily before going back to Luger and kicks him hard in the stomach forcing Duggan down to the mat, Luger stomps away on the prone Duggan before choking him once again, this time with the sole of his boot.

Tony Schiavone: I suppose you’re enjoying this blatant cheating Brain

Bobby Heenan: I’m enjoying it more than Duggan

Luger releases the choke and pulls Duggan up to his feet, he whips Duggan across the ring into the opposite corner and Duggan hits hard causing him to stumble out of the corner, Luger takes him down with a Shoulderblock and then flexes to the crowd, Luger walks back and then drops an elbow to the sternum of Duggan, cover, 1… 2.. Kickout from Duggan. Luger picks up Duggan and whips him to the ropes, Luger catches Duggan in an Abdominal Stretch.

Tony Schiavone: Duggan is in trouble now

Bobby Heenan: Come on Lex, pull him apart

Duggan struggles in the hold for a good minute or so with Lex occasionally grabbing the rope behind to add more strain to the hold when the referee was out of position, the referee however finally catches Luger holding the rope and kicks his arm away, which allows Duggan to Hiptoss Luger down to the mat. Luger gets up and is knocked down by a charging Duggan, Luger gets to his feet once again but is met with a boot to the stomach from his opponent who then follows up by hitting a Swinging Neckbreaker on the doubled over Luger, Duggan backs into the corner and then walks out and delivers the Old Glory Kneedrop, Duggan makes a cover, 1… Kickout with ease from Luger.

Tony Schiavone:

Both men get up at the same time but its Duggan that strikes first with some big open right handed chops, Duggan picks up Luger and scores with an Inverted Atomic Drop, Luger stumbles around the ring and Duggan follows up with an Atomic Drop, Duggan follows up that with a Clothesline that takes Luger down to the mat, Duggan stands in the corner in the three-point stance, Luger gets up to his feet Duggan charges but Luger sidesteps, Duggan crashes into the turnbuckle and stumbles out backwards, Luger picks up Duggan into the Torture Rack, Duggan quickly submits

Winner: Lex Luger (75%/82%/61%)

Luger keeps the hold on for a good twenty seconds more after the bell has ran before dropping Duggan down to the mat, Luger walks over to his corner where his ballbat was put by the referee and picks up, the referee runs over to Luger to stop him from using the bat but Luger nails the referee in the shoulder with the end of the bat and then throws him over the top rope to the floor. Duggan just gets to his feet, Luger runs over and drives the bat straight into Duggan’s head knocking him down to the mat, Luger raises the bat high above his head BALLBAT TO THE TRACHEA~! Duggan begins to cough up blood on the mat as Luger raises the bat once again

Bobby Heenan: Look out Lex!

Tony Schiavone: It’s Randy Savage!

Savage slides into the ring and blocks Lex’s attempt to hit him with the ballbat, Savage hits a few big right hands on Luger and whips him to the ropes, Luger holds onto the ropes and slides out of the ring and begins to walk up the aisle taunting Savage as he goes. Luger holds the ballbat above his head as he walks out of the arena to huge boos and jeers from the fans as Savage stays with Jim Duggan who continues to cough up blood as the paramedics make their way to the ring.

Tony Schiavone: Oh my God fans, Brain can you believe what Lex Luger has just done? His actions here tonight have been heinous

Bobby Heenan: This is a tough business Schiavone, sometimes you've got to go above and beyond

Tony Schiavone: But that was just sick, fans we're going to have to take a commercial break while the paramedics sort this out, we'll be right back

**COMMERCIAL**

Edited December 5, 2004 by Natural Born Thrilla

therockbox · December 3, 2004

Another great (half) show, and I'm still digging the Bobby Heenan commentary. It's sig-worthy.

Hennig was a good addition to the 4 Hourseman, hopefully he'll get a push as he's always been a favourite of mine.

Eagerly await the next half.

Thrilla · December 5, 2004

We come back from the commercial break to find Dustin Rhodes in a locker room, Dustin is taping up his wrists when suddenly the door behind him opens, Dustin spins around to see Sting standing in the doorway, Sting walks over to Dustin with a smile on his face and pats Dustin on the back, the two men shake hands and nod to each other. Sting sits down on a bench in the locker room as Dustin continues to tape up his wrists.

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Tony Schiavone: Welcome back fans, during the break Jim Duggan was helped to the back by paramedics and the 'Macho Man' Randy Savage, we'll try and get word out to you all about his condition as soon as possible but if we don't get anything before the end of the show the information will be up on the WCW Hotline as soon as we have it. And Brain did you see that, it would appear as if Dustin Rhodes has some back up tonight in the form of THE STINGER

Bobby Heenan: I can't believe it Schiavone, what a sore loser that Sting is, just because he lost last week to a Horsemen he's joining up with Dustin Rhodes to ensure that Dustin gets one back for him

Tony Schiavone: Oh come off it Brain, we both know that Sting is there to even up the odds against the Horsemen, we all saw what the Horsemen did to Sting last week and he's here to ensure that they don't do it again tonight

Bobby Heenan: I can't believe you keep on falling for Sting's goody-goody act Schiavone, Sting's just jealous that he isn't good enough to be one of the Horsemen. You should of seen him before Curt Hennig was revealed as the fourth member, he was literally begging to be in the group

Tony Schiavone: That's a flat out lie and you know it Brain! So Sting will be looking out for Dustin Rhodes here tonight in our main event, as Dustin goes up against Brian Pillman of the Horsemen, but before that Brain we have a tag team match up between four men who are all interested in the United States Championship, the champion Kensuke Sasaki, Paul Orndorff, Too Cold Scorpio and Chris Benoit

Bobby Heenan: This should be a great match Schiavone, Benoit is mean piece of work and can get the job done, Scorpio is one of the best highflyers I've ever seen, Orndorff is the crafty and talented veteran and Sasaki is the talented champ

Tony Schiavone: The three contenders for the title will all be looking for a strong showing here tonight as it will push up their chances of getting a shot at Sasaki's title, lets take it to the ring for the introductions

Kensuke Sasaki and Paul Orndorff Vs. Chris Benoit and Too Cold Scorpio

Too Cold Scorpio is the first man to make his way to the ring, the crowd give Too Cold quite a favourable reaction as he makes his way down the aisle, Scorpio slaps the hands of some of the fans that line the aisle and that have ringside seats, he slides into the ring and throws his arms up into the air to the cheers of some of the fans. Chris Benoit's music hits to a surprisingly positive reaction from the crowd, a sign in the crowd is shown on camera that proclaims Benoit to be the 'Canadian Bad Ass', Benoit stoically walks to the ring, with what Schiavone and Heenan call his 'game face on', Benoit climbs into the ring and walks over to Scorpio, they stare at each other momentarily but nothing comes of it.

Tony Schiavone: Tensions will be running high in this match, none of the men wanting to show any weakness, none of the men here in the ring for anyone but themselves

Bobby Heenan: Backstabbing, hatred, jealousy... I love it, this is what pro wrestling is all about Schiavone

Paul Orndorff makes his way to the ring to little reaction from the Atlanta crowd, he slides into the ring with little hoopla. Kensuke Sasaki's music hits and he makes his way to the ring with Bull Nakano at his side, Nakano holds the belt as Sasaki marches to the ring, he climbs into the ring and is handed the belt by Nakano he holds it in the air to some moderate boos and jeers from the crowd, Sasaki hands the belt back to Nakano, all three of the contenders stare at Sasaki for a few moments before the referee calls for the opening bell.

Sasaki climbs out of the ring, leaving Orndorff to start things off for his side, on the other side Chris Benoit motions to Too Cold Scorpio to lock up with Orndorff as the 'Crippler' climbs out of the ring. Orndorff and Scorpio circle each other and then lock up, Orndorff takes over with Side Headlock and then works round in to a Hammerlock, Scorpio reverses the Hammerlock into one of his own, Orndorff fights out and round into an Overhand Wristlock, Scorpio jumps up and delivers a Monkey Flip to Orndorff sending him across the ring and breaking the hold, both men get back to their feet, Orndorff charges and gets taken down with an Armdrag, Mr. Wonderful is quickly back to his feet but is once again taken down with an Armdrag by Scorpio

Tony Schiavone: Too Cold Scorpio with a definite speed advantage against Paul Orndorff here in the early going

Scorpio grabs Orndorff and sends him for the ride, knocking him down with a high Leaping Side Kick, Scorpio quickly picks up Orndorff and whips him to the corner, Scorpio follows in with the 360 Corner Splash, Orndorff falls to the mat as Scorpio tags in Benoit. Benoit picks up Orndorff and delivers some Forearms to the back, Benoit Snap Suplexes Orndorff and goes for the cover, 1... 2... Kickout from Orndorff. Benoit with the Irish Whip, he scores with a big time Clothesline that takes Orndorff down once again, Benoit leans down to pick up Orndorff but gets Inside Cradled, 1... 2... Kickout from Benoit, both men get back to a vertical base, Benoit charges but Orndorff takes him down with a Drop Toe Hold, Orndorff spins over and applies a Front Facelock to Benoit who begins to struggle up to his knees, Orndorff cuts him off with a few quick shots to the ribs and then follows up by delivering a Backbreaker, Orndorff tags in Sasaki who immediately comes in and stomps on the fallen Benoit.

Tony Schiavone: Neither team has really established an advantage so far here tonight

Bobby Heenan: Four evenly matched guys in the ring Schiavone, it'll take a mistake on someone's part or a big move to again an advantage here

Sasaki picks up Benoit and delivers a standard Suplex, Sasaki drops a knee to the face and then makes a cover, 1... 2... Kickout from Benoit, Sasaki waits for Benoit to get up before delivering a Running High Knee to the face to take Benoit down once again, Sasaki stomps away on the fallen challenger once again before picking him up and whipping him into the corner, Sasaki catches Benoit as he stumbles out of the corner with a Northern Lights Suplex, Sasaki bridges for the pin, 1... 2... Kickout from Benoit. Sasaki picks up Benoit and whips him to the ropes, Benoit ducks a Clothesline attempt and Sasaki turns around right into a huge chop from Benoit, it staggers Sasaki backwards, Benoit delivers five more big chops to the chest that end up forcing Sasaki back into one of the neutral corners, Benoit picks up Sasaki and places him on the top rope, Benoit Superplexes Sasaki down, cover, 1... 2... Kickout from Sasaki. Benoit picks up Sasaki and whips him into the ropes, Orndorff makes a blind tag, Benoit takes Sasaki down with a Hiptoss but gets Clotheslined down himself by Orndorff.

Tony Schiavone: Orndorff showing off his veteran knowledge of the sport there, making a great blind tag and using it to his advantage there

Bobby Heenan: That's what makes this match great Schiavone, each man is out to prove himself and each man brings something different to the table

Orndorff picks up Benoit and Powerslams him down, Orndorff drops the wiggle Elbow to a small reaction from the crowd, Orndorff makes the cover, 1... 2... Kickout from Benoit. Benoit is sent for the ride by Orndorff who delivers a big time Backbody Drop to the 'Canadian Crippler', Orndorff picks up Benoit and looks for another Powerslam, but Benoit slides off over the back and delivers a release German Suplex to Mr. Wonderful, Benoit manages to make it over and tag in Too Cold Scorpio just as Orndorff gets to his feet. Scorpio ducks an attempted Clothesline from Orndorff and comes off of the ropes with a Flying Crossbody, Orndorff manages to roll through, 1... 2.. Kickout from Scorpio. Both men get back to their feet, they lock up and Scorpio takes over with a Snapmere, Scorpio kicks Orndorff hard in the back and then runs off of the ropes and delivers a Dropkick to the face of the sitting down Orndorff, Scorpio makes a cover, 1.. 2.. Kickout from Orndorff.

Tony Schiavone: The action in this one is constantly back and forth, fans I'm told we need to take our penultimate commercial break of the evening, the tape machines are rolling, we'll be right back

**COMMERCIAL**

Tony Schiavone: Welcome back fans, during the break Paul Orndorff managed to bring in his tag team partner Kensuke Sasaki who has taken control of this match, locking Too Cold Scorpio in a Spinning Toe Hold in the middle of the ring, lets get back to the action

We rejoin the action with Sasaki tightening the Spinning Toe Hold that he has on Too Cold Scorpio, Scorpio begins to bang his hands against the mat to get the crowd behind him, the Atlanta crowd quickly pick up on it and begin to clap and stomp along. Rejuvinated by the fans Scorpio manages to kick Sasaki out of the hold with his free leg to the cheers of the fans, Sasaki turns back and charges at Scorpio but Too Cold manages to score with a Dropkick that knocks Sasaki down, Scorpio clutches his leg but then begins to pull himself across the mat towards Benoit, who has his hand outstretched... He makes the tag! The crowd actually cheer as Benoit gets into the ring, he plants the reigning United States Champion with a German Suplex, Benoit bridges, 1... 2... Kickout from Sasaki. Benoit picks up Sasaki and whips him into the corner, Benoit follows in and unloads with some big chops to the chest, he grabs Sasaki, kicks him in the stomach and Powerbombs him into the turnbuckle

Bobby Heenan: Whoa! I'm mean whoa, that was unbelievable

Tony Schiavone: Chris Benoit just devastated the US Champion with that move

Sasaki is dragged away from the ropes by Benoit who then makes the cover, 1.... 2... ORNDORFF BREAKS UP THE COUNT, Too Cold Scorpio runs in and knocks Orndorff down with a Flying Forearm, Scorpio picks up Orndorff and whips him into the corner, Scorpio charges in and looks to Monkey Flip Orndorff out of the corner, Orndorff counters with a Spinebuster-esque style move that slams Scorpio down hard to the mat. Benoit picks up Sasaki and looks for another German Suplex, Sasaki blocks it and looks to throw Benoit over the top rope, Benoit manages to block that and tries to throw Sasaki over the top rope instead, they fight for position until Paul Orndorff dumps them both over the top rope, Benoit lands on the apron as Sasaki crashes to the floor. Paul Orndorff picks up Scorpio and plants him with the Piledriver in the middle of the ring, Orndorff makes a cover, 1.... 2... Benoit comes off of the top rope with the DIVING HEADBUTT, Benoit smashes into Orndorff and Scorpio as Bull Nakano helps Kensuke Sasaki back into the ring, Sasaki picks up the groggy Benoit and plants him with the Northern Lights Bomb, Sasaki covers, 1... 2... 3!

Winners: Kensuke Sasaki and Paul Orndorff (69%/55%/84%)

Tony Schiavone: What a match Brain, four men with a lot to prove put it all on the line tonight

Bobby Heenan: But its Kensuke Sasaki, the reigning champion that has come out with the win

We see Sasaki walking away up the aisle with Bull Nakano in tow, Sasaki holds the United States Championship above his head as all three men in the ring look towards him

Tony Schiavone: Fans, I'm being told that we have to take our final commercial break of the evening, don't go away, up next we have the main event, Brian Pillman of the Horsemen against 'The Natural' Dustin Rhodes

**COMMERCIAL**

Tony Schiavone: Welcome back fans to Monday Nitro live in Atlanta and Brain what a night it has been, we have seen some amazing action take place tonight, two Championship matches with both Champions retaining their titles, moments ago we just saw a thrilling tag team bout between Kensuke Sasaki, Chris Benoit, Paul Orndorff and Too Cold Scorpio...

Bobby Heenan: And we saw Lex Luger make another victim out of Jim Duggan

Tony Schiavone: Indeed we did, fans we still don't have an update on the condition of Jim Duggan, but as I said the WCW Hotline will have the news up as soon as it is available, the number for the hotline 1-909-00-99-00, remember to ask for the bill payers permission

Bobby Heenan: Its Horsemen time Schiavone!

Tony Schiavone: Indeed it is Brain, Brian Pillman against Dustin Rhodes, this is going to be a great contest

Brian Pillman Vs. 'The Natural' Dustin Rhodes

Brian Pillman makes his way out to the ring alone to huge boos and jeers from the audience, Pillman has on a Horsemen t-shirt and holds up the four fingers to the camera as he makes his way down the aisle, he rolls into the ring underneath the bottom rope and walks around the ring holding up the Horsemen hand sign, he pulls off his t-shirt and motions to the back, calling out Rhodes' name, he throws the t-shirt to the mat as Dustin Rhodes music begins to play. The crowd rise to their feet and cheer as Rhodes makes his way out into the arena, Pillman jumps out of the ring and charges up the aisle towards Rhodes who sees Pillman coming and charges at him as well, the two men collide in the aisle and they quickly begin to throw big lefts and rights at each other.

Tony Schiavone: The main event has started off with a bang here, Pillman looking to cut Dustin Rhodes off before he can do any damage to the Horsemen, Dustin looking to take the Horsemen down a few pegs after they ran roughshot over Sting last week

Pillman gets the advantage in the slugfest by going low on Rhodes with his foot and then pushing him against the crowd barrier, Pillman unloads with some more rights, he rears back for a big punch but Rhodes manages to block it to the cheers of the fans, Rhodes punches Pillman causing him to stumble backwards, Rhodes continues the onslaught forcing Pillman across the aisle and up against the safety barrier on the other side of the aisle, Rhodes grabs Pillman by the hair and pulls him towards the ring, Rhodes slams Pillman's head into the apron three times before rolling him into the ring, Rhodes climbs up onto the apron and raises his arm in the air to the cheer of the fans before climbing into the ring, as Rhodes climbs into the ring the referee calls for the opening bell.

Tony Schiavone: And this one is officially underway

Rhodes picks up Pillman and sends him for the ride, big Backbody Drop to Pillman who crashes into the mat, Pillman begs off and slides out of the ring underneath the bottom rope, Rhodes follows and the two men once again brawl on the outside of the ring, Pillman pokes Rhodes in the eye and slides into the ring, Pillman catches Rhodes coming into the ring with a boot to the back of the head, Pillman picks up Rhodes and whips him across the ring, knocking him down with a Shoulderblock, Pillman drops an elbow, 1... 2... Kickout from Rhodes. Pillman picks up Rhodes and whips him into the corner, Pillman follows in with a charging Back Elbow, Rhodes stumbles out and Pillman Snapmeres him over to the mat, Pillman sinches in a Rear Chinlock and forces Rhodes down to the mat.

Bobby Heenan: That's it Brian, keep it under control

Tony Schiavone: Brian Pillman keeping something under control? That'll be the day Brain

Bobby Heenan: What? Sure he may be a little tempremental at times, but he can get the job done

Tony Schiavone: I don't doubt his in ring abilites Brain, its just Pillman is a ticking timebomb

Rhodes begins to fight up to his feet as the crowd cheer him on, Rhodes gets to his knees and manages to elbow out of the Chinlock, Rhodes runs off of the ropes with a full head of steam but is caught by a Superkick from Pillman that knocks him straight back down, Pillman turns around with a big smile on his face, he flashes the four fingers to the crowd before walking over to the turnbuckle, he climbs to the second rope and jumps off, delivering a Senton to Rhodes, driving his backside and lower back into the ribcage of Dustin Rhodes, Pillman makes a cover, 1... 2... Kickout from Rhodes. Pillman slams his fist against the mat and then pulls Rhodes up by his hair, Pillman punches Rhodes in the face a few times before whipping him into the corner, Pillman chares in afterwards but Rhodes moves out of the way!

Tony Schiavone: The hot-headed Pillman found nobody home that time

Rhodes comes off of the ropes and knocks Pillman down with a Clothesline, Pillman gets up and is once again knocked down by a Clothesline, Pillman gets up a third time and this time is met by a Bionic Elbow that sends Pillman down to the mat

Bobby Heenan: I hate that move

Rhodes makes the cover on Pillman, 1... 2... Kickout from Pillman, Rhodes picks up Pillman and whips him into the ropes, Pillman goes all the way over the top rope to the outside! Rhodes follows out, he blocks an attempted right hand from Pillman and returns with one of his own, Rhodes tries to roll Pillman into the ring but Pillman blocks with an elbow to the ribs, Pillman grabs Rhodes and whips him into the crowd barrier, reversal but Rhodes and Pillman crashes into the crowd barrier to huge cheers from the crowd. Rhodes slides into the ring to break the count as Pillman pulls himself up from the barrier and screams out loud, Pillman throws the timekeeper out of his chair and then steals the chair, Pillman folds the chair up and then smashes it into the steel post of the ring.

Bobby Heenan: Pillman is going psycho, I told you he couldn't keep anything under control Schiavone

Tony Schiavone: ... You sure did Brain

Pillman slides into the ring with the chair in hand, the referee stands in Pillman's way and grabs the chair from Pillman's hands Pillman turns around to complain to the referee but gets Schoolboy'd by Rhodes, the referee makes the count, 1... 2.. Kickout. Both men get back to their feet at the same time, Pillman charges at Rhodes who sidesteps, Pillman crashes into the turnbuckle, Rhodes hits the BULLDOG, cover, 1.... 2.... Pillman gets his foot on the ropes. Rhodes picks up Pillman and Powerslams him down to the mat, Rhodes makes a cover, 1... 2... Kickout from Pillma, Rhodes drags Pillman up to his feet but Pillman kicks Rhodes in the stomach, Pillman hits the SLINGSHOT SUPLEX on Rhodes, he floats over and makes the cover, 1.... 2.... Kickout from Rhodes, Pillman can audibly be heard saying 'That's it' as he gets up and begins to walk towards where the referee threw the chair out of the ring, the referee stands in his way, Pillman barges his way past the referee and climbs outside the ring, Rhodes follows him out, Pillman swings the chair and hits the apron as Rhodes manages to get out of the way in time, Rhodes connects with a kick to the stomach causing Pillman to drop the chair, Rhodes DDTs Pillman straight onto the chair to a huge ovation, Rhodes picks up Pillman and rolls him into the ring, Rhodes makes the cover, 1.... 2.... 3

NO!

Pillman managed to get his shoulder up, Rhodes is shocked as he pulls Pillman up, Pillman is rubberlegged and stumbles around the ring, Rhodes connects with the Bionic Elbow to send Pillman down to the mat again but Pillman rolls out of the ring to the floor. As Rhodes goes out of the ring, Curt Hennig makes his way down the aisle, Rhodes and the referee both see him coming, the referee gets out of the ring and yells at Hennig to go back. Behind the referee's back Arn Anderson jumps over the crowd barrier, he turns Dustin Rhodes around and delivers a SPINEBUSTER on the padding outside the ring, Arn rolls both Pillman and Rhodes back inside the ring and then climbs back over the barrier, Curt Hennig begins to walk to the back and the referee slides back into the ring, Pillman picks up Rhodes just as the referee gets into the ring, Pillman hits the SLINGSHOT SUPLEX to Rhodes, cover, 1... 2... 3!

Winner: Brian Pillman (74%/66%/82%)

Tony Schiavone: I don't believe it, the Horsemen have stolen another one

Bobby Heenan: What a great plan, the Horsemen have outdone everyone once again

Tony Schiavone: Oh now come on, this isn't right

Arn Anderson jumps over the barrier and slides into the ring, Arn and Brian begin to stomp away on the fallen Dustin Rhodes, Curt Hennig and Ric Flair soon make their presence felt as well as all four men begin to stomp away on Rhodes. A huge cheer rings out from the Atlanta fans as Sting runs down the aisle, he slides into the ring and knocks Arn down with a big Clothesline, Pillman is next to be knocked down with some big rights, Hennig gets Clotheslined over the top rope and the rest of the Horsemen take that as their cue to retreat. The Horsemen walk up the aisle as a unite group staring at the ring, Sting helps Dustin Rhodes up to his feet to a huge cheer, Rhodes and Sting motion for the Horsemen to come back to the ring

Tony Schiavone: Sting and Dustin Rhodes stand tall against The Four Horsemen

Bobby Heenan: Just remember who won the match Schiavone, look at Sting coming out getting involved in things that aren't his business

Tony Schiavone: Would Pillman have won the match if it wasn't for the rest of the Horsemen? Sting is here to even up the playing field Brain, fans we're out of time, join us next week for more WCW action right here on Monday Nitro!

Edited December 10, 2004 by Natural Born Thrilla

fineintent · December 5, 2004

This, along with LK's and ADGray's diaries, is one of my favourite diaries on this board. I love the match detail, yet you manage to keep it to a readable length - you even managed to make Luger/Duggan sound interesting. Heenan is a real highpoint, the stuff about Mexican border control is classic Brain. Great character development with guys like Hennig, DDP and Luger so a big thumbs up. The midcard is also looking extremely strong, as is the tag division.

All in all, this rocks - keep it up.

:thumbsup:

Thrilla · December 5, 2004

Thanks a lot FI, being ranked up there with LK's diary is an honour as I dig that diary as well, haven't had a chance to sit down and really read ADGray's though

I'm glad some people don't find the length of the shows too long, I try to keep the tempo of the match up when I write, so even if I'm writing a dull match you can read it all without getting bored or whatever. Also I try and change the action up as much as possible and stick little things into matches, like the DDP/Kimberly stuff in the Badd match to keep the reader interested in what is going on. Hopefully it works.

A lot of people seem to be digging Heenan, I personally find him quite easy and enjoyable to write. I grew up on listening to the Brain so I'm guessing I've just retained a lot of useless knowledge about his style and mannerisms

I do have some interesting (In my mind at least) characters in store for a lot of guys, particularly the ones you mentioned, hopefully I'll be able to build them up. Pillman is another one who I will hopefully be able to mould a good character out of, although it will more than likely borrow liberally from his post-WCW career

I'd have to disagree with you on the tag team division, its pretty weak in my opinion at this stage, it'll grow further down the line hopefully when I add a few more teams in. At the moment their seems to be too big of a gap between The Heat and everyone else.

The midcard is good though, I love midcarders, easier to work with in my opinion a lot of the time.

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I'll probably have the weekend shows and some news up during the week, don't expect Nitro for a while though, I have a few essays due in that I need to concentrate on first.

NBT

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