TEW Dynasty: Rewriting History...

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I'll do my best to follow the storylines that were happening then, but research is slim for me.

I got this idea off wrestlecrap.com and their rewriting history segment. I'll be following some of their ideas as well as putting in some of my own.

Originally Posted by wrestlecrap.com

Time and again, one will hear an event or a wrestling match proclaimed by some over-zealous headset jockey as "a turning point" or "the most important moment in the history of the business". And if you believed Tony Schiavone, Nitro had at least one every week.

Of course, we all know those moments aren't as common as one might think. But the ones that do exist ... well, no one can deny that they did signify a paradigm shift; sometimes just for a person's career, but sometimes a whole company, or even the entire industry. Vince McMahon Sr. pulling the WWWF out of the NWA. Hulk Hogan winning the WWF World Title. The formation of the nWo. The Montreal Screwjob. The Jim Crockett/TurnerSports buyout. Every one of these rings out through history as a watershed moment, a point in time where a seismic shift to which future events can be traced back to.

Perhaps none ring out more though, than what, at the time, seemed like a simple little throwaway publicity stunt.
It's hard to imagine a wrestling industry where D-Generation X hadn't gotten into the building where WCW Monday Nitro was being held in 1998. Would they have just stood around outside the Norfolk Scope, yelling at the building, filming themselves making crotch-chops with the crowd and acting like a bunch of idiots? Would they have continued their little stunts, maybe gone down to Atlanta to hunt down the elusive WCW headquarters, or maybe even CNN Towers? It seems almost inconceivable that Vince McMahon, D-X and the WWF could come off as anything but shameless publicity whores with such stunts, that they would ever hope to catch the juggernaut that was WCW at the time with such childish tactics (even if said tactics were cut whole cloth from tactics WCW had used to undermine WWF's fanbase). But perhaps it only seems unimaginable because of what we, as wrestling fans, witnessed in the ensuing months, and years, after D-X got into the Scope ... events that turned, quite literally, the entire industry on its collective ear.

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Note: This is the only week you will read Nitro prior to Raw

WCW Monday Nitro

Kaz Hayashi defeated Alex Wright in 5:39 by pinfall with a Senton Back Splash. (D+)

Ultimo Dragon defeated Eddie Guerrero in 5:46 by pinfall with a Tiger Suplex. (B-)

The Outsiders had an interview hyping themselves and letting everyone know they had a suprise for later tonight. (B+)

Dean Malenko defeated Chris Jericho in 10:23 by pinfall with a Super Gutbuster. (C) After the match the two friends shake hands and walk to the back together.

Raven is seen in a dark corner talking about himself and how everyone forgets him. He finally challenges Diamond Dallas Page to a match for the US Title. "What about Raven!!" (C-)

Bill Goldberg defeated Ice Train in 5:45 by pinfall with The Spear. (D+)

Diamond Dallas Page comes out and says that he will take the open challenge that Raven issued. Raven will "feel the bang!" (C+)

A video plays hyping Ric Flair vs. Randy Savage. (B+)

Randy Savage defeated Ric Flair in 8:54 by pinfall with a Flying Elbow Drop. (B+)

Diamond Dallas Page defeated Raven in 11:54 by pinfall with a Discus Lariat. (C+)

Sting defeated The Booty Man in 9:33 by pinfall with a Stinger Splash. (C)

The Outsiders defeated The Steiner Brothers in 14:46 when Kevin Nash defeated Rick Steiner by pinfall after using a foreign object. (B)

After the match Nash & Hall ask thier suprise to come down to the ring and have a chat. Just then the WWF's own DX, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Road Dog and Billy Gunn make their way to the ring. Not much is said (rumors have it that Eric Bishoff censored the trio) but none the less Bishoff feels like he pulled off a major suprise having WWF contracted workers in a WCW ring going up against Raw tonght. (D-)

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WWF Monday Night Raw

Headbangers defeated Too Hot in 7:53 when Mosh defeated Brian Christopher by pinfall. (D-)

The Patriot defeated Savio Vega in 8:14 by pinfall with an Uncle Slam. (D-)

Vince McMahon comes out and announces that Owen Hart has now become the number one contender for the Intercontinental Title held by Rocky Mavia. (A)

Taka Michinoku defeated Essa Rios in 8:14 by pinfall with a Michinoku Driver II. (E)
As Taka celebrates his victory the three members of Kaienti attack him in the ring. (F-)

Goldust defeated Jeff Jarrett in 9:52 by pinfall with a Bulldog. (B-)

LOD defeated Disciples of Apocalypse I in 6:43 when Animal defeated Skull by pinfall with a Power Bomb. (D+)

Kane defeated Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw in 7:40 by pinfall with a Choke Slam. (C+)

Val Venis had an interview hyping himself by telling everyone watching just... how.. good.. he... is... (D+)
Val Venis defeated Dan Severn in 7:54 by pinfall with a Flying Splash. (D-)

Owen Hart cuts a promo hyping up his upcoming match with Rocky Maivia. (C-)

Vader defeated The Undertaker in 9:34 by pinfall with a handful of tights. (A)
As The Undertaker gets to the back Kane is there to great him, Kane clearly taunts Undertaker about the loss, which he is clearly not happy about. (B)

Steve Austin defeated Shawn Michaels in 14:43 when Shawn Michaels was disqualified when X-Pac ran in and attacked Steve Austin. (B)

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Wrestling Insider Notes

* The members of DX and WWF Owner Vince McMahon never expected to get into the Norfold Scope, nor did they expect to get on WCW television, but they were very suprised and elated to get onto TV. Rumors are floating that a "gesture in kind" has been offered to former WWF employees Scott Hall & Kevin Nash for an upcoming Raw.

*Eric Bishoff thought the move was "the greatest idea in wrestling ever" and was running his mouth about it all week. The ratings show that WCW is still dominating WWF in the Monday Night Wars too.

*ECW has hired on a lot of new talent that will make their debut soon on ECW Hardcore TV.

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WCW Thunder

Bill Goldberg defeated Alex Wright in 5:31 by pinfall with The Jackhammer. (C-)

As Chris Jericho arrives at the arena we find Dean Malenko waiting.. after a breif stare down Dean Malenko shakes Chris Jericho hand, then tells him he'll see him in the ring tonight and he better bring his title (D)

Ric Flair defeated Brian Adams in 8:40 by pinfall with an Inside Cradle. (C+)

Hulk Hogan bursts into Eric Bischoff 's office and demands to face Sting for his title... (B+)

Chris Jericho defeated Dean Malenko in 12:13 by pinfall with a Lionsault to retain the WCW Cruiserweight Title. (D+)

Curt Hennig has an interview in which he taunts Bret Hart. (C+)

Hulk Hogan defeated Jim Duggan in 9:48 by pinfall with an Axe Bomber. (C+)

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ECW Hardcore TV

Kid Kash defeated Jerry Lynn in 5:57 by pinfall with a handful of tights. (D)

While Paul Heyman is out talking to the crowd about how great he is, he also mentions that tonight we will see The Sandman take on Jinsei Shinzaki which is the first match of there series. the winner of the series was eligible for a title shot in the near future. (C)

Too Cold Scorpio is walking backstage, turns a corner, and bumps into Kid Kash. Kid Kash says something that Scorpio doesn't like, and they start arguing. After some heated words including Scorpio letting Kash know how he flet about his win earlier, Kid Kash challenges Scorpio to meet him in the ring for a match. (E+)

Chris Candido and Lance Storm defeated Dudley Boys in 9:52 when Lance Storm defeated D-Von Dudley by pinfall when Francine interfered. (D)

The Sandman defeated Jinsei Shinzaki in 9:51 by pinfall with a DDT. (D+)

Rob Van Dam is streching backstage, when Sabu turns the corner with Bill Alphonso. Sabu says something to RVD about the Television Title and they start arguing. After some heated words, Sabu challenges RVD to meet him in the ring for a match and to bring his belt with him. (B-)

Rob Van Dam defeated Sabu in 9:41 in a ladder match when Rob Van Dam retrieved the TV title. (C+)

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ECW Hostile City Showdown

Danny Doring defeated Tito Santana in 4:33 by pinfall with a Bareback. (C-)

Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Al Snow in 6:02 by pinfall with a Power Bomb. (D+)

A video plays hyping Shane Douglas vs. Tommy Dreamer. (B-)

Too Cold Scorpio defeated Hayabusa in 9:54 when Hayabusa was thrown from the top of the scaffold. (D-)

The Sandman defeated Jinsei Shinzaki in 10:12 by pinfall with a Flying Leg Drop. (C-)

Rob Van Dam cuts a promo hyping up his upcoming match with Sabu. (B)

Taz defeated Steve Williams in 8:44 by pinfall with a Northern Lights Suplex. (C) Having picked up the victory, Taz celebrates in the ring. (C+)

Chris Candido and Lance Storm defeated The SST, Dudley Boys and Bad Breed in 14:58 when Lance Storm retrieved the Tag Team Titles in a 4-way Ladder match. (D)

Sabu drew with Rob Van Dam in 12:00 when the time limit expired. (C)

Shane Douglas defeated Tommy Dreamer in 11:49 by pinfall with a Belly to Belly Suplex. (B)

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WWF Unforgiven

The Quebecers defeated Headbangers in 5:51 when Jacques Rougeau defeated Mosh by pinfall with a Flying Elbow. (D)

Steve Austin Arrives at the building. (B+)

Great Sasuke defeated Taka Michinoku in 5:37 by disqualification. (D-)

Hunter Hearst Helmsley attacks Mankind backstage, and leaves him down and out. (B-)

Steven Regal defeated The Patriot in 7:42 by pinfall with an Exploder Suplex. (D+)

Ahmed Johnson defeated X-Pac in 5:41 by pinfall. (C)

Hunter Hearst Helmsley defeated Mankind in 11:41 by pinfall with a Pedigree. Hunter Hearst Helmsley makes defence number 2 of his WWF European title. (B)

Billy Gunn and Road Dog are seen argueing about Animal and Hawk (C)

Val Venis defeated Ken Shamrock in 6:25 by pinfall with a handful of tights. (C+)

A video plays hyping Shawn Michaels vs. Steve Austin. (B+)

LOD defeated New Age Outlaws in 8:15 when Hawk defeated Road Dog by pinfall with a Flying Fistdrop. LOD win the WWF World Tag Team titles. (C-)

Rocky Maivia cuts a promo hyping up his upcoming match with Owen Hart. (B-)

Goldust defeated Jeff Jarrett in 9:50 by pinfall with a Bulldog. (C+)

Owen Hart cuts a promo hyping up his upcoming match with Rocky Maivia. (B-)

The Undertaker defeated Kane in 7:50 by pinfall with a Choke Slam. (B+)

Owen Hart defeated Rocky Maivia in 14:38 by pinfall with a Spinning Heel Kick. Owen Hart wins the WWF Intercontinental title. (B)

Steve Austin defeated Shawn Michaels in 24:32 by pinfall by using underhanded tactics. During the match we also had Hunter Hearst Helmsley run in and attack Austin. Steve Austin makes defence number 4 of his WWF World Heavyweight title. (A*)

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WCW Spring Stampede

Bill Goldberg defeated Disco Inferno in 6:49 by pinfall with The Spear. (D+)

Hogan and Nash and Scott Hall Arrives at the building in a limo. (B+)

Faces Of Fear defeated The Nasty Boys in 7:34 when Meng defeated Brian Knobbs by submission with a Tongan Death Grip. (D+)

Sting had an interview hyping his upcoming singles match with Hulk Hogan. (A)

Chris Benoit defeated Eddie Guerrero in 9:37 by pinfall with a Dragon Suplex. (B-)

Raven cuts a promo hyping up his upcoming match with Diamond Dallas Page. (C)

Raven defeated Diamond Dallas Page in 7:44 by pinfall by using underhanded tactics. Raven wins the WCW United States Heavyweight title. (C+)

Bret Hart cuts a promo hyping up his upcoming match with Curt Hennig. (A)

Chris Jericho defeated Dean Malenko in 7:45 by pinfall with a Lionsault. Chris Jericho makes defence number 6 of his WCW Cruiserweight title. (C-)

Ric Flair drew with Randy Savage in 9:38 following a double disqualification. (B+)

A video plays hyping Sting vs. Hulk Hogan. (A*)

Konnan defeated Booker T in 12:27 by pinfall with a Cradle DDT. Konnan wins the WCW World Television title. (B)

The Steiner Brothers defeated The Outsiders in 15:08 when Rick Steiner defeated Scott Hall by pinfall with a Flying Bulldog. The Steiner Brothers win the WCW World Tag Team titles. (B-)

Bret Hart defeated Curt Hennig in 14:53 by submission with a Sharpshooter. (B+)

Hulk Hogan defeated Sting in 24:49 by pinfall with a handful of tights. Hulk Hogan wins the WCW World Heavyweight title. (A)

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Wrestling Insider Notes

Wrestling morns the death of Jake "The Snake" Roberts today. Jake had a long history of drug abuse, but was cleaning up his life. He had just begun talks with ECW about making an in ring comeback.

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WWF Monday Night Raw

Taka Michinoku, Super Crazy and Puke defeated Dick Togo, Mens Teioh and Shoichi Funaki in 5:42 when Taka Michinoku defeated Dick Togo by pinfall with a Springboard Kneedrop. (E-)

Kane defeated Golga in 5:35 by pinfall with a Choke Slam. (C-)

In what has been anticipated for a week, Nash and Hall arrive at the building in a limo. (B-)

New Age Outlaws defeated The Rock N Roll Express in 6:42 when Billy Gunn defeated Ricky Morton by pinfall with a Gunn Slinger. (D+)

Rocky Maivia bursts into Vince McMahon 's office and demands to face Owen Hart for his title. Mr. McMahon tells him that if he can beat The Patriot tonight then next week he'll get his title shot rematch. (B-)

Rocky Maivia defeated The Patriot in 9:43 by pinfall with a Rock Bottom. (C)

The cameras catch Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Road Dog and Billy Gunn backstage discussing something. (C)

Jeff Jarrett defeated Ken Shamrock in 8:26 by pinfall following interference from Val Venis. (B-)

Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Billy Gunn, and Road Dog come out to the podium and proclaim themselves the baddest of the bad. (C)

Nash and Hall had an interview hyping them self. Then Nash begins a long anti-WCW rant.

"There's only one reason we're here on Raw instead of doing our jobs on Nitro tonight," said Nash that night. "Two years ago, we came out on Nitro and told him all the seniors and dialysis patients he had in WCW couldn't measure up to us. Here it is, two years later, and he still has us yukking it up with Harlem Heat and the Steiners, while those decrepit old bastards stumble through match after match like a tranquilized turtle. There's a reason you got all those dinosaurs on the cheap, Eric: Vinnie Mac here saw it was time to put a bullet in the old horse's head. New blood. That's what we were supposed to be, remember, Eric? New blood. A shake-up. And what happens? After we tear apart all those walking corpses? You stick us with Hogan! You stick us with the most greedy, self-serving, manipulative son of a bitch in the company! It wasn't that bald, backstabbing bastard who made people flip to watch Nitro. It wasn't Hogan that made people buy Bash At The Beach two years ago; that was me and Scotty! Where was the third man, Eric? Undertaker, Bret, Bulldog ... 'Oh, I'm gonna pick the WWF clean. This is only the beginning'. Your promises ain't worth [bleep], and neither are you. Well, mine are, Uncle Eric, so here's my promise to you: me and Scotty, we're declaring war again. And this time, I promise ... it ain't no storyline."(D+)

Vader defeated Marc Mero in 10:16 by pinfall with a Power Bomb. (B-)

DX defeated Mankind and Chainsaw Charlie in 15:50 when Shawn Michaels defeated Chainsaw Charlie by pinfall with a Flying Elbow Drop. (B-)

Shawn Michaels is celebrating his victory in the ring. Steve Austin runs in and attacks HBK ... mid beating Hunter Hearst Helmsley runs in and makes the save by scaring Austin off. The camera fades away with the image of Hunter Hearst Helmsley helping Shawn Michaels backstage. (B-)

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WCW Monday Nitro

Bill Goldberg defeated Chris Adams in 7:07 by pinfall with The Spear. (D+)

The Steiner Brothers defeated The Public Enemey in 7:56 when Rick Steiner defeated Rocco Rock by pinfall with a Flying Bulldog. The Steiner Brothers make defence number 1 of their WCW World Tag Team titles. (C)

Konnan defeated Davey Boy Smith in 9:52 by pinfall with a Cradle DDT. Konnan makes defence number 1 of his WCW World Television title. (C+)

A video plays hyping Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage and Curt Hennig vs. Bret Hart, Ric Flair, and Sting. (B+)

Harlem Heat defeated Villano III \ Villano IV in 7:29 when Booker T defeated Villano III by pinfall with a Harlem Hangover. (C-)

The Giant had an interview. In his interview he begins to complain about being looked over for title shots and that tonight is a new begining for The Giant. (B+)

The Giant defeated Hugh Morrus in 7:34 by pinfall with a Choke Slam. (D+) The Giant looks angry, and jumps Hugh Morrus from behind, beating him down after the match. (C)

Chris Jericho defeated Dean Malenko, Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero in 15:17 when Chris Jericho defeated Eddie Guerrero by submission with a Lion Tamer. (B-)

Bret Hart, Sting and Ric Flair defeated Hulk Hogan, Curt Hennig and Randy Savage in 17:56 when Sting defeated Curt Hennig by pinfall with a Stinger Splash. (A) The match is over, and Bret Hart , Sting an Ric Flair celebrate together in the ring for the fans. (A*)

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WCW Thunder

Eric Bishoff opens up Thunder standing in the ring. "Normally I wouldn't do this, but it's somethign I need to do. Last Monday night you saw two of our contracted workers appear on a rival program. Well this all happened without our knowledge here in WCW and based on their words we've had to take some drastic measures. One, Scott Hall and Kevin Nash are no longer welcome in WCW or in a WCW ring. They have been given their conditional releases from their WCW contracts. These two degenerates have brought disscord into WCW since their arrival. Well that is over and done with. Well not anymore. You the fans of WCW will see a new WCW from here on out a new, more cohesive WCW will emerge." (B)

The Nasty Boys defeated Lodi and Lenny Lane in 5:14 when Brian Knobbs defeated Lodi by pinfall with a Powerslam. (D-)
The Public Enemey attack The Nasty Boys in the ring, and leave them down and out. (E-)

Raven drew with Diamond Dallas Page in 10:00 when the time limit expired. Raven makes defence number 1 of his WCW United States Heavyweight title. (C-)

Dean Malenko defeated Chris Jericho in 9:49 by pinfall with a Super Gutbuster. Dean Malenko wins the WCW Cruiserweight title. (C)
The match is over, and Dean Malenko is celebrating. Chris Jericho walks over and offers his hand as a sign of respect, and the two competitors shake hands. (D)

Davey Boy Smith defeated John Nord in 4:13 by pinfall with a Vertical Suplex. (C)

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ECW Hardcore TV

Lance Storm and Chris Candido defeated Balls Mahoney and Axl Rotten in 9:33 when Chris Candido defeated Axl Rotten by pinfall with a Blonde Bombshell. Chris Candido and Lance Storm make defence number 5 of their ECW World Tag Team titles. (E+)

Bam Bam Bigelow defeated New Jack in 10:57 when New Jack was bust open. (D) Bam Bam Bigelow is celebrating his victory in the ring. Taz runs in and attacks, beating Bigelow down into the mat. (D)

Tommy Dreamer and The Sandman defeated Dudley Boys in 7:47 when The Sandman defeated Bubba Ray Dudley by pinfall with a Flying Leg Drop. (D+)

Rob Van Dam drew with Sabu in 8:04 when the referee lost control and stopped the match. Rob Van Dam makes defence number 4 of his ECW World Television title. (D+)

Shane Douglas defeated Al Snow in 7:51 by pinfall with a Belly to Belly Suplex. Shane Douglas makes defence number 4 of his ECW World Heavyweight title. (C-)

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WWF Monday Night Raw

Kane defeated Barry Horowitz in 5:27 by pinfall with a Choke Slam. (D+)

Owen Hart defeated D'Lo Brown in 6:53 by pinfall with a Spinning Heel Kick. Owen Hart makes defence number 1 of his WWF Intercontinental title. (C)

Vince McMahon is in the ring with Steve Austin. He says that he is booking Austin to face HBK and X-Pac in a handicap match, and if he doesn't win the match, he is fired. (A)

Vader defeated Blackjack Windham in 5:41 by pinfall with a Power Bomb. (C)

Headbangers defeated Los Boricuas in 4:45 when Mosh defeated Savio Vega by pinfall. (E+)

Kane attacks The Undertaker from behind, and starts beating the crap out of him. After what seems an eternity, Undertaker is left bloodied, and beaten. (B)

Jeff Jarrett defeated Farooq in 5:31 by disqualification. (C-)

LOD defeated Disciples of Apocalypse I in 5:40 when Animal defeated 8-Ball by pinfall with a Top Rope Powerslam. LOD make defence number 1 of their WWF World Tag Team titles. (D) New Age Outlaws attack LOD in the ring, but only end up getting beaten down themself. (C)

Hunter Hearst Helmsley defeated Chainsaw Charlie in 8:49 by pinfall with a Pedigree. Hunter Hearst Helmsley makes defence number 3 of his WWF European title. (B) After the match Helmsley begins to attack Chainsaw Charlie but Mankind makes the save (B)

Steve Austin defeated Shawn Michaels and X-Pac in 14:49 when Steve Austin defeated X-Pac by pinfall with a Stungun. (B) Having picked up the victory, Steve Austin celebrates in the ring. (B+)

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WCW Monday Nitro

Ultimo Dragon defeated Johnny Swinger in 5:20 by pinfall with a Tiger Suplex. (D+)

Perry Saturn defeated Jerry Flynn in 6:58 by pinfall with a Death Valley Driver. (E+)

Disco Inferno defeated Marty Jannetty in 4:31 by pinfall with a Chartbuster. (D)

Billy Kidman defeated Juventud Guerrera in 5:41 by pinfall with a Shooting Star Press. (D-)

Harlem Heat defeated Minnesota Wrecking Crew in 5:58 when Booker T defeated Wayne Bloom by pinfall with a Harlem Hangover. (C-)

Scott Norton defeated Yuji Nagata in 5:51 by pinfall with a Shoulder Breaker. (D)

Bill Goldberg defeated Lenny Lane in 9:37 by pinfall with The Spear. (C-)

Diamond Dallas Page and Davey Boy Smith defeated Lodi and Sick Boy in 8:07 when Davey Boy Smith defeated Sick Boy by pinfall with a Running Powerslam. (D+) Raven attacks Diamond Dallas Page in the ring, and leaves him down and out. (C)

Randy Savage drew with Bret Hart in 14:57 following a double count out. (A)

Hulk Hogan defeated Ric Flair in 14:53 by disqualification. Hulk Hogan makes defence number 1 of his WCW World Heavyweight title. (B)

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WCW Thunder

Fit Finlay defeated Konnan in 6:16 by pinfall with a Tombstone Piledriver. Fit Finlay wins the WCW World Television title. (D+)

Sting defeated Horace Boulder in 6:36 by pinfall with a Stinger Splash. (C-) Sting had an interview hyping his upcoming singles match with Hulk Hogan. (A)

The Steiner Brothers defeated Faces Of Fear in 9:49 when Rick Steiner defeated The Barbarian by pinfall with a Steinerline. The Steiner Brothers make defence number 2 of their WCW World Tag Team titles. (C-)

Chris Jericho defeated Dean Malenko in 7:41 by pinfall with a Lionsault. Chris Jericho wins the WCW Cruiserweight title. (C)

Bill Goldberg defeated Raven in 9:27 by pinfall with The Jackhammer. Bill Goldberg wins the WCW United States Heavyweight title. (B-)