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This week's Nitro was dominated by action so intense it couldn't be contained within the confines of a ring. The backstage precedent was set in the first hour by the Wolfpak, who waged an all-out attack on the black-and-white dressing room. The red-and-black attack then destroyed NWO Hollywood's limousine with a forklift and sledgehammers before driving off to find Scott Hall (see match results). But there was much more backstage violence to come. In the main event, Sting and Hart also took their fight to the backstage area, in one of the most brutal battles ever televised (see match results). Nitro from Columbia, South Carolina Match Results Saturn d. Lizmark, Jr. Still riding his Fall Brawl high, Saturn managed to ground the Mexican high-flyer and deliver the Death Valley Driver for the pin. The Cat d. Kaz Hayashi with Sonny Onoo Miller gave Hayashi a chance to leave the ring, but it became apparent that Hayashi didn�t understand a word. The Cat gave Hayashi a thorough whooping and beat him with the Fee Liner. Post-match, Onoo seemed interested in the 3-time World Karate Champion. Juventud Guerrera d. Jerry Flynn Flynn overpowered the Cruiserweight, but couldn�t keep him out of the air. Juvy wowed the crowd with a brilliant aerial offensive and won with the Juvy Driver. Wrath d. Villano IV Once again, Wrath proved the Goldberg isn't the only invincible bull in WCW's big man stable. Undefeated since his return, Wrath made quick work of the Luchador and defeated him with the Meltdown. No Contest: Damien vs. Hector Garza The Luchadors exchanged momentum and aerials after the opening bell, but were stopped cold by Eddie Guerrero. Guerrero told the Mexican stars that they were being exploited by WCW and they needed to unite for more rights and pay. The former TV Champ then unveiled the Latino World Order (LWO). Both Damien and Garza accepted T-shirts and joined the pack. Kidman d. Psychosis Cruiserweight Title Match Kidman and Psychosis delivered a breathtaking contest, with highlights including a suicide guillotine leg drop to the outside. Psychosis dominated most of the bout, but couldn't avoid Kidman's quick counters and champion resolve. After denying an off-the-top hurracanrana attempt, Kidman delivered the Shooting Star Press for the win. Rick Steiner d. Brian Adams with Scott Steiner Pre-match, Rick brought out Judy Bagwell to confront her son Marcus. The crowd roared as Judy yelled at the Buffster and slapped him across the face. Scott grabbed Judy's hand ferociously, causing Rick to attack his brother. While the Steiners fought, Adams attacked the Dog-Faced Gremlin from behind and gained an early advantage in their scheduled match. But Adams couldn't finish the job. Rick absorbed a wicked amount of punishment before striking back with several suplexes, lariats and his Steinerdog finisher. Diamond Dallas Page d. Kanyon with Raven Page and Kanyon employed their vast arsenals of moves in this bout, but the momentum was decided by outside interference. After ejecting Kanyon from the ring, Page was hit with a Diamond Cutter by Raven. Goldberg ran to the ring and evened the odds, spearing and Jackhammering Raven, while Page finished off the former Mortis with the Diamond Cutter. Post-match, Page and Goldberg went nose-to-nose. No Contest: Kevin Nash vs. Scott Hall Not quite a match, but certainly a fight worth mentioning. After combing the building and destroying the NWO limo earlier in the night, The Wolfpak hunted down Hall at a local bar. The Outsider duo exchanged vicious blows and ended up sparring in the establishment's bathroom. The match, however, was called on account of regurgitation: during the physical debacle, Hall started throwing up in the toilet. Reid Flair d. Eric Bischoff Although this also wasn't a "technical" match, Rick's youngest son, Reed, certainly would have won on points. Arn Anderson brought out Reed to confront the man who had tried to fire his father for attending his wrestling championships. The Nature kid challenged the WCW President and downed him with several leg takedowns. Bischoff tried to fight back, but was stopped by Arn. No Contest: Sting vs. Bret Hart US Title Match The match ended quickly, due to a double count-out, but the action continued backstage. Sting and the Hitman brawled through the hallway and, eventually, ended up warring in the catering room. The best match of the night, both former World Champs used chairs, tables and steel poles on each other, before Sting managed to lock on the Scorpion Deathlock. Security broke up the brawl, and both men limped away injured. | ||||||||||||||||
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RAW IS WAR RESULTS X-Pac started things off as he defended his European title against former champion D'Lo Brown. The "Pride of Europe" was eager to regain his lost gold, but the DX member was equally determined to retain the title. Unfortunately for 'Pac, Mark Henry was at ringside for this match, and his outside interference eventually gave D'Lo the win following the 'Lo Down! During the match, Chyna was again served with some sort of document, the delivery of which seemed to please The World's Strongest Man. The Headbangers then crashed the party, challenging the Insane Clown Posse to a no-holds-barred fight in the ring. The wicked clowns never back down, so they leapt at the chance�and were promptly beat down. Both Shaggy 2 Dope and Violent J were left laying in the ring by the former tag team champs, proving that it's not a good idea to ever throw down with Federation superstars! The program then cut to Mr. McMahon, who was planning on broadcasting a message from his hospital room. Before the Federation owner could speak his mind, he received a rather unusual visitor� the deranged Mankind! The Boiler Room Dweller brought with him three gifts for his ailing employer, a box of chocolates, a balloon-twisting clown and Mr. Socko! In many ways, it appeared as if the antics of this duo were a source of more suffering for Mr. McMahon than his injury from the previous week! The lovely Sable was up next, as she was scheduled to provide color commentary for the next matchup between Vader and Marvelous Marc Mero. Despite the enormous size differential, Mero continued his winning ways, eventually putting away the mastodon with his Marvelocity. After the match, the ever-present Jacqueline jumped Sable from behind, shearing off a lock of the blond bombshell's hair! The enigma known as Edge was then scheduled to compete against Owen Hart in a rematch from Breakdown. This match never took place, as Hart made the announcement that he was truly sorry for what he had done to Dan Severn! Hart was apparently still wracked with guilt brought about by the injury, and said "I'm done, it's over" as cameras followed him out of the arena! Ken Shamrock then took on Kane in a bout between two of the most lethal competitors in the Federation. The match came to an unexpected end when the Undertaker knocked his brother off the top rope, leaving him open to a Shamrock superplex. The World's Most Dangerous Man soon had another victory on his record, while the dissention between the twin demons would manifest itself again later in the night. Val Venis and Terri Runnels heated things up, as the adult film star took on Gangrel in singles competition. The modern day goth warrior had his own accompaniment to the ring, Edge's brother, Christian! Gangrel eventually lost this match via count out, as he was distracted by the presence of his nemesis, Edge. Venis, while the winner of the match, had his own problems as he was presented with a golden envelope after the contest had ended, signaling that another Shattered Dreams Production was about to begin! The recently reinstated Al Snow (with Head) then took on Jeff Jarrett in a bout between two sound mat technicians. Though the match was hard fought, Snow eventually took the deuce when Jarrett got DQ'ed when Commissioner Slaughter interfered! Snow's war against Federation brass is apparently a long way from being settled. The rivalry between DX and the Nation continued as Mark Henry was scheduled to take on the Road Dog. Billy Gunn was still MIA, so the Dog was on his own on this night. Luckily, not all of DX was absent, and the Road Dog was able to pin the World's Strongest Man after X-Pac's intervention! It then appeared as if Mr. McMahon finally had his opportunity to make his statement, but he found himself assaulted by Stone Cold Steve Austin, who was cleverly disguised as a doctor! It seems as if the Texas Rattlesnake will go to any length to make Mr. McMahon's life miserable! The main event of the evening found The Rock taking on The Undertaker in a highly anticipated battle. The arena was solidly behind "The People's Champ" on this night. Kane came to ringside during the contest, whacking his brother with a steel chair. At one point, The Undertaker was hit with the Rock Bottom, but the official was not in position to register the three count. Eventually the Rock found himself on the receiving end of a tombstone piledriver, giving the Dead Man another victory! | ||||||||||||||||
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