WCW Monday Nitro - Monday, April 10^th, 2000

• Not a whole lot to mention beforehand tonight, so let's get right to it.

• Opening montage, same as before.

• And we are live from Denver, Colorado
  • The logo is the same, the entryway is more like a PPV set.
  • Plus, they put in one screen in the middle above the entryway.
  • Usual pyro to start.
  • And we go to the ring, filled with wrestlers.
  • Well, those who aren't important.
  • Wall, Scott Steiner, Vampiro, Booker, The Cat, Kidman, Van Hammer and Jeff Jarrett come out to join the people in the ring.
  • Jarrett grabs a mic.
  • He talks about when he came to WCW about 6 months ago, he was the chosen one.
  • He said Russo was responsible for turning the WWF around.
    • Single handedly, didn't you know that?
    • No wrestlers needed, only good old Vince Russo.
  • Jarrett says when they got to WCW, they had a master plan, but it got de-railed along the way.
  • The "Good Ol' Boys Network" couldn't handle it.
  • He introduces the man who "once was Vince McMahon's best kept secret, Vince Russo."
  • Russo walks out to "Iron Man". Minus the lyrics.
    • Another "fabulous" Jimmy Hart knock off.
  • It took Russo about 13 seconds to say "World Wrestling Federation".
  • He says he was there 6 years, then came to WCW just to beat Vince McMahon at his own game.
    
  • Within a few weeks, the New Blood in WCW not only got back in the game, they changed the game.
  • The Good Ol' Boys Network was afraid of change, only worrying about their jobs.
  • He said he found out about the change in direction and he knew it sucked.
    • But Xavier got some great additions to his WCW Hall of Shame.
    • Who can forget a classic wrestler like the Dog?
  • He said he wasn't the only one who knew it sucked.
  • Benoit, Saturn, Guerrero, Malenko and Douglas all knew it sucked and they left.
  • Scott Steiner thought it sucked and they tried to fire him.
  • But that's all over with.
  • Russo is in charge again.
  • He tells the wrestlers it is their opportunity and to seize it.
  • Bischoff "Are you done yet?"
  • And the Bisch comes down the entryway ramp.
  • Russo and Bischoff embrace.
  • Bischoff says Russo and him were both screwed by the Good Ol' Boys Network.
  • Bischoff says those days are over.
  • He said he's had time to reflect on everything good he's done.
  • And all the mistakes.
  • Mistakes like Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, Sid, DDP, Sting and Lex Luger.
  • But the worst was Hulk Hogan.
  • He said everyone warned him, but he didn't believe them that Hogan would use him.
  • Backstage, Luger, Sid, DDP, Kimberly, Sting and Elizabeth watch on a monitor.
  • Bisch continues on, as they come out.
  • Bischoff "What's the matter Sid? No softball game?"
  • Bischoff says they actually look like they showed up to work today.
  • DDP grabs a mic and tells the Bisch to step off.
  • Bisch tells DDP that if it wasn't for him, DDP would be working in a bar still.
  • Bisch says he's the one who re-built Sid's career.
  • He was the one who gave Luger too much money when Vince McMahon wanted no part of him.
  • Bisch says he made them, he can break them.
  • Russo says he wants to say something that's personal.
  • He says Ric Flair is a piece of shit off his shoe.
  • He's going to scrape off that piece of shit and flush it.
  • Russo then tells Jarrett he's going to have to trust him.
  • He says he wants to vacate all the WCW Titles and he wants Jarrett to hand over the US Title.
  • Jarrett hesitates a bit, then hands it over.
  • The Harris Twins do the same for the Tag Titles.
  • As does Brian Knobbs.
  • All the belts are collected except one.
    • Two by my count. I never saw Duggan hand over the TV Title.
  • Sid tells Bisch to come get the belt if he wants it.
  • Bisch walks up to Sid, insulting him.
  • He says Sid has 2 options: lay him out or hand it over.
  • He says if Sid beats him, he'll heal, but Sid will be fired.
  • While Sid debates, Bisch taunts him.
  • Bischoff: "What's the matter Sid, can't find your scissors?"
  • Sid finally hands it over.
  • Bisch says we'll decide the champion on Sunday at Spring Stampede.
  • First segment was a bit lengthy, but it was necessary.

• The announcers (Tony Schiavone, Mark Madden and Scott Hudson) talk about what just happened.
  • They speculate on what Hogan and Flair are going to do when they arrive.
  • Speak of the Great Orange Goblin and ye shall receive.
  • Hogan arrives backstage.

• DDP's book commercial.

• Recap of what just happened.

• Sting tells Hogan what just happened.
  • Hogan says he going to take care of it.

• Match 1: Diamond Dallas Page (W/ Kimberly) Vs. The Total Package (W/Elizabeth)
  • DDP comes out, but doesn't get his usual pyro.
  • Then his music cuts.
  • This is match 1 in a mini-tournament.
  • DDP vs. TP, Sting vs. Sid
  • Winner #1 vs. Winner #2 later tonight
  • The winner there faces Jarrett at Spring Stampede for the WCW World Title.
  • Luger's music kills as well.
  • Luger complains, then gets in the ring.
  • The house lights turn on as he starts to pose.
  • Luger complains to the ref, who rings the bell to start the match.
  • The lock up and trade reversals.
  • DDP whips luger into the ropes, then attempts a hip-toss.
  • Luger blocks and goes for a hip toss, DDP counters in a swinging neckbreaker.
  • Luger kicks DDP low, then kicks DDP in the back a couple times.
  • Luger stomps DDP in the corner, then chokes him with his foot.
  • DDP gets up while Luger poses, then throws Luger in the corner and punches him.
  • DDP charges Luger, who kicks DDP in the face.
  • Luger clotheslines DDP.
  • Luger picks DDP up and drops DDP's ribs on his knee a couple times.
  • All of a sudden, Buff Bagwell's music plays and he comes out.
  • Complete with pyro and idiotic dancing.
  • Luger gets distracted and DDP hits him low from behind.
  • Buff comes out and hits on Kimberly.
  • DDP gets distracted, Luger takes advantage.
  • Kim points at Liz, so Buff goes over to hit on her.
  • Liz isn't interested.
  • Luger gets distracted again.
  • DDP turns him around, Diamond Cutter.
  • 1, 2, 3. DDP wins.
  • Your Winner: Diamond Dallas Page via pinfall
  • Um, that sucked.

• Hogan is wandering around backstage trying to find the Bisch.

• Hennig stops Russo to talk to him.
  • He wants to know why Jarrett gets World Title shot and not him.
  • Russo says he can face Jarrett for the shot tonight.

• Hogan is still looking for Bischoff.

• Tank Abbott comes out while the announcers discuss this.
  • Abbott says he's a shoot fighter, not a wrassler.
  • He says he came here to job to face Goldberg.
  • He's going to beat up innocent people until Goldberg faces him.
  • He wanders a bit, then goes over to the announcers booth.
    • There's a sign held by a guy painted green in the crowd: "Only One Hulk"
  • He grabs Madden and pulls him over the booth, punching and kicking him.
    
  • He tears off Madden's shirt.
  • Sick.
  • Bill, do the readers a favor and don't put up a JPG of this.
  • Abbott throws Madden into the ring and plays jelly belly with him (Slaps his stomach).
    
  • I'd come up with some humorous joke, but there is nothing funny about a shirtless Mark Madden.

• Jarrett complains to Russo about having to face Hennig tonight.

• Torrie tries to talk Kidman out of something, but he insists.

• Hogan asks Terry Taylor where Bischoff is, Terry tells him.

• Hogan finds Bischoff and wants to know what's going on.
  • Bischoff starts to try to claim he didn't say any of that.

• Match 2: Billy Kidman vs. Hulk Hogan
  • Kidman brings up Hogan's recent comments.
  • Kidman says he has two things Hogan will never have: heart and talent.
  • He calls Hogan out.
  • Hogan leaves Bischoff's locker room, then walks past a monitor and see this.
  • He goes to the ring.
  • Hogan asks Kidman what his problem is.
  • He says he's tired of hearing Kidman whine.
  • Kidman say Hogan's run is over.
  • Hogan says if Kidman wasn't so "p-whipped and in love with that girl..."
  • Kidman sucker punches Hogan.
  • Kidman stomps and pounds on Hogan.
  • Kidman pushes Hogan outside, then jumps after him, but Hogan moves.
  • Kidman lands on the guard rail.
  • Hogan slams Kidman into the ringpost, then brings Kidman back into the ring.
  • Hogan punches Kidman while the Bisch makes his way to the ring, carrying a chair.
  • Bischoff tells Hogan to hit Kidman again, then he nails Hogan in the face with the chair when he turns around.
    
  • Hogan's busted open.
    
  • Bischoff tells Kidman to pin Hogan, so he does.
  • Bischoff counts the pin, Kidman wins.
  • Your Winner: Billy Kidman via pinfall
  • Not an official match no doubt, but nice to see Hogan finally get in the ring with Kidman.

• Ric Flair arrives outside.

• Replay of what just happened.

• And Hogan is on a rampage backstage looking for Bischoff and Kidman.
  

• Backstage, Flair watches what went down in the opening interview.

• And Flair comes down to the ring.
  • Flair thanks Russo and Bischoff for letting him say whatever he wants to right now.
  • He says he didn't get old, he got great.
  • He says wrestling is the only sport that you get kicked for getting old.
  • He said Bischoff at least had the guts to face Vicious, Russo has no guts.
  • He calls Russo out.
  • The old Steiner Brother's theme music plays and Scott comes out.
  • Scott says Flair is a boring old bastard.
  • He said last time he did an interview, Flair and his old bastard friends tried to get him fired.
  • He said if you look at the WWF, all but one of their champions came from WCW.
    • Um, Edge? Christian? Crash Holly? That's 3 by my count.
    • Rephrase that as all but one of the four who just left are champions and you have a bingo.
  • He said Flair drove them out and the only reason he's a 14-time champion is because his old bastard friends drove everybody out.
  • Steiner does a pretty good impression.
  • "Mean, Whoo, Gene! I'm a limo riding, jet flying, backstabbing son of a bitch."
  • Steiner continues and I miss what he says. (He had fake teeth in, pretty hard to understand what he said.)
    
  • While Flair is looking at Steiner, Shane Douglas comes out of the crowd and attacks Flair.
  • Steiner continues to taunt Flair saying being a 14 time World Champion don't mean shit.
    • Yeah, when you have the Rock and Triple H winning the WWF World Title 3 times in roughly 4 months.

• Backstage, Kevin Nash comes in on crutches.

• And Bret Hart is seen in the stands watching the show.
  

• Recap of Douglas attacking Flair.

• Backstage, Flair is looking for Shane Douglas.

• Gene interviews Shane Douglas.
  • Gene says he got his release, he shouldn't be there.
  • Douglas says he'll do what he wants and he hates Flair.

• Match 3: Sting vs. Sid Vicious
  • Sting and Sid both get their intro music.
    • Hello? Continuity? You there???
  • Sid brawls to start.
  • Sid misses an elbow in the corner.
  • Sting kicks Sid in the corner.
  • Sting hits a Stinger Splash.
  • Sting clotheslines Sid outside.
  • They brawl outside.
  • Sid takes Sting back in, more brawling.
  • Sting goes for a splash on the ground, Sid gets his knees up.
  • This is sooooooo boring.
  • Sid brawls more, Sid hooks a cobra clutch.
  • Sting elbows Sid in the gut, Sid slams him down and goes for a pin, only getting 2.
  • Sting chops his way out, they both clothesline each other.
  • Wall comes out with a table.
  • The ref gets bumped, Sting goes for a Stinger Splash, but Sid moves.
  • Sid powerbombs Sting, but Wall comes in and attacks Sid with a chair.
  • Wall takes Sid outside, Wall chokeslams Sid through the table.
  • The ref gets up and counts Sid out.
  • Your Winner: Sting via countout
  • And that one sucked as well.

• While Tony says he doesn't know what's going to happen next, Flair gets in the ring and challenges Douglas for tonight.

• Backstage, Hogan continues to throw stuff around looking for Bischoff.

• Jeff Jarrett T-Shirt commercial.

• Backstage, Hogan asks Shane Helms and Shannon Moore where Bischoff is, then throws them into garage door.

• Recap of the Ready to Rumble premiere.

• Match 4: Jeff Jarrett vs. Curt Hennig.
  • Jarrett meets Hennig in the aisle.
  • What a surprise, more brawling.
  • They fight over to the announce table.
  • Too much damn punching, this one gets the patented Dan "Long Story Short" Coverage.
  • A lot of punching and kicking, no clear person with control.
  • To continue the over booking tonight, Hennig's old music (Mr. Perfect's I believe) plays and Shawn Stasiak (Meat in the WWF) comes out to distracts Hennig. Jarrett takes advantage and uses the Stroke to put Hennig away.
  • Your Winner: Jeff Jarrett via pinfall
  • Anyone plan to wrestle tonight?

• Hogan continues the search for Bischoff.

• And Flair is heading to the ring to brawl with Douglas.

• Road Report

• WCW Mastercard

• Nash is backstage on the phone.

• Match 5: Ric Flair vs. Shane Douglas
  • Grudge match means glorified brawl.
  • Nothing but punches and chops.
  • Toss in some eye rakes and eye pokes and you have a bored me.
  • Russo brings a bat down and hits Flair with it, results in a DQ.
  • Douglas takes the bat and beats down Flair.
    
  • Your Winner: Ric Flair via disqualification
  • Russo swipes Flair's watch and leaves with Shane.
  • That about 5 minutes long for those curious.

• Nash is heading to the ring.

• Nash comes out and I flip over to watch the Vanilla Midgets on Raw.
  • Same old Nash.
  • He wonders what happened to the old show they were doing, then mentions the Dog.
    • Al Greene could be heard backstage saying he'd rather be the Dog than carry your lazy ass in a tag match, Nash.
  • He says he talked to Hall, Hall's sober and in a bad mood.
  • WTF? They didn't fire Hall?
  • I want that job. Goof off, come in loaded and not get fired.
  • Nash rattles on about how him and Hall made WCW.
    • Who hasn't claimed to have made WCW lately?
  • ECW World Champion Mike Awesome runs in from behind and attacks Nash, beating him down with a crutch.
  • Awesome says when he heard Bischoff and Russo where back in charge, he had to be there.
    
    • Not too mention a large payoff.
  • At least he didn't bring the ECW World Title belt on the show.
  • Schiavone would never shut up about that one.

• Hogan is in his limo talking to someone, saying he wants Bischoff's ass.
  • Hogan yells at the camera man, then slams the door.
  • A white Hummer slams into the limo repeatedly.
    
  • It stops and Bischoff gets out with Kidman.
  • Sorry Xavier, looks like Verne Gagne was busy.

• Replay of what just happened.
  • Hogan is getting loaded into an ambulance.
  • Kidman goes over to him and spray paints "N B" on him.
  • New Blood you know.
  • The paramedics just kinda' work around Kidman and Bischoff.

• Match 6: Diamond Dallas Page (W/Kimberly) vs. Sting
  • These two can usually put on a watchable match together.
  • Jarrett comes out to do color commentary.
  • They lock up and DDP goes for the shoulder thrusts immediately.
  • DDP goes for a Diamond Cutter, but Sting throws him off to the outside.
  • DDP goes back inside.
  • DDP grabs Sting in a headlock.
  • Sting whips DDP into the ropes.
  • DDP knocks Sting down with a shoulder block.
  • Sting regains control and throws DDP into the corner, where he lands a Stinger Splash.
  • Then a second one.
  • DDP falls down, Sting goes for the Scorpion Deathlock, but DDP grabs the ropes.
  • Inside, they talk trash to each other, than swap punches.
  • DDP goes for a cover, only getting 2.
  • Jarrett leaves the announcers booth to talk to Kim, telling her he's the chosen one no doubt.
  • DDP sucker punches Jarrett from behind.
  • While DDP and Jarrett fight outside, Vampiro comes out and hit Sting with the Nail in the Coffin.
  • DDP gets in the ring, hits Sting with a Diamond Cutter and gets the win.
  • Your Winner: DDP via pinfall
  • DDP vs. Jarrett for the WCW Title at Spring Stampede.
  • Post match, Kim gets in the ring to celebrate with DDP.
  • Jarrett tries to hit DDP with his guitar, but he ducks, so he hits Kimberly instead.
    

• Replay of what just happened.

• Bischoff and Russo tell Jarrett the crowd is calling for him, so he goes out to the ring.
  • Jarrett reminds us it'll be 6 days until he wins the World Title.
  • Jarrett tells DDP to bring his wife, there'll be a real man to show her wood.
  • DDP runs down and we get a fight.
  • Steiner comes to help Jarrett, Luger comes to help DDP.
  • Sting, Vampiro, Bagwell, Booker and the Cat all join the fight.
  • The "New Blood" outnumber the "Millionaires Club", so they take the advantage in the fight.
  • Russo and Bischoff come out to watch the fight and shake hands.
  • From behind them, Bret Hart walks out and just looks at them as we fade.

• I don't think that was worth the two weeks of hype.

• Feel free to send me feedback here.

The Bad: I've said it before, way too much brawling.

The Ugly: Mark Madden without a shirt. I told you he had bigger breasts than Kimberly.