Monday Nitro--November 29, 1999 (original) (raw)

Monday Nitro

Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado
November 29, 1999

In the past few months, you've come to expect big matches on Monday Nitro.

Tonight's show in Denver didn't fail to deliver the thrills. Goldberg battled Kevin Nash, Scott Hall waged war against Sid Vicious and World Champion Bret Hart would risk the title against Meng.

But signing big matches wasn't enough for The Powers That Be. WCW's creative team added one other interesting stipulation: All of these PPV-caliber matches could only end with a pinfall or submission.

PLUS: Piper dons the striped shirt, Jushin Thunder Liger returns to WCW, Fit Finlay takes a little off the top... and did we mention the big pool of mud?

Show Results

Announcers Tony Schiavone and Bobby Heenan welcomed fans to the Pepsi Center in Denver.

Backstage, Goldberg walks toward the ring. Schiavone reminded fans that Goldberg would be facing Bret Hart for the World Title at Starrcade.

In the ring, Goldberg chastised The Outsiders for their sophomoric behavior and constant cheating. The G-man promised to stop their "childish games" in Denver. Enter Scott Hall and Kevin Nash. The duo stood at the entrance and mocked Goldberg's seriousness. Hall boasted about whacking the phenom with a chair; Big Sexy offered to do his talking on the mat. As the Outsiders stood on the ring apron, Sid Vicious charged
the ring. The four men battled until security broke up the melee.

Schiavone announced the evening's triple main event: Nash vs. Goldberg, Sid vs. Hall and Bret Hart vs. Meng. The Powers mandated that all three matches must end with either a pinfall or submission.

Schiavone also mentioned that Piper would make his officiating debut and Steve Williams would fight Jerry Only in a steel cage. The announcers then pointed to a pit of mud. In an unrelated story, the Nitro Girls were preparing for a match in the back. In the parking lot, Piper and a pair of queen-sized ladies entered the arena.Backstage, The Total Package – dressed in a suit and tie – walked through the halls of the Pepsi Center.

Backstage, Big Vito and Johnny the Bull spoke on the phone with their boss, Tony Marinara. The goons guaranteed that they would take out Disco Inferno and Lash LeRoux.

Creative Control with Curt Hennig d. Buff Bagwell and Booker T Not only did Hennig survive the retirement mandate passed down from The Powers, the Minnesota-legend has quickly become a powerful player within their twisted hierarchy. Helping on the outside, Hennig helped Creative Control gain momentum in this bout, despite an inspired bout of offense from Booker T and Buff Daddy. The challengers made a comeback, however, giving Bagwell an opportunity to hit the Buff Blockbuster. Thanks to Hennig, CC managed a reversal of fortune by using a chair. Post-match, Midnight struck. Booker T's jacked valet cleared the ring with dropkicks.

Backstage, The Powers complained about Creative Control. When Juventud Guerrera arrived, The Powers asked Juvy about his immigration problems – the Luchador looked displeased. WCW's creative team then asked Juvy to defeat Jushin Thunder Liger that evening, in exchange for assistance with his green card. Guerrera looked nervous, but The Powers promised to take care of everything.

Backstage, The Total Package told Elizabeth that his attorneys were going to sue her for approaching Sting. Elizabeth begged for a chance to explain; TTP said he'd consider taking a meeting.

Backstage, Piper waited in the office and boasted about his fat paycheck.

Backstage, the queen-sized ladies compared their skimpy outfits (parents, put your kids to bed...)

Backstage, Symphony received a bouquet of flowers from The Maestro via a delivery boy.

Mike Tenay Interview: Jeff Jarrett
Double-J reminded fans that he was hand-picked to be the World Champion. When Tenay questioned his relationship with The Powers, Jarrett el-kabonged the announcer with a guitar. Jarrett was scheduled to face Sting and Chris Benoit in a three-way dance – the winner would be the number one contender after Starrcade.

In the ring, Brian Knobs complained about losing to "a woman" at WCW Mayhem. The Nasty Boy challenged Norman Smiley to a hardcore match. Backstage, Smiley seemed terrified by the challenge – and dove under a table when Fit Finlay walked by him.

Brian Knobs vs. Fit Finlay
Hardcore Match
Still sporting an injured leg, Finlay brought a bagful of toys to the ring – including kendo sticks and a pair of scissors. The Belfast Bruiser bludgeoned Knobs with the sticks and then cut his hair.

Backstage, Vito and Johnny introduced themselves to Gene Okerlund and invited him to a gentlemen's club. At first, Okerlund resisted, but the mention of exotic dancers quickly changed the commentating legend's mind.

Backstage, The Powers verbally assaulted Creative Control for getting attacked by a woman. When Hennig agreed, The Powers signed a match between Hennig and Midnight.

Backstage, the queen-sized ladies applied makeup.

Backstage, Piper continued to wait for The Powers.

Juventud Guerrera d. Jushin Thunder Liger
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship (Special stipulation: If Juvy wins, he gets a work visa.)
As these two amazing cruiserweights conducted battle, Buzzkill joined the commentating position. Liger – an internationally renowned superstar – found Juvy to
be a worthy and lethal opponent. Both men appeared to suffer injuries on the arena floor, but they still managed to continue the match. Liger controlled the majority of this match with aerials and suplexes, but Guerrara struck with some wicked offense of his own. Near the end of the contest, Buzzkill distracted referee Johnny Boone and Liger with a sign. Juvy took advantage, clobbered his opponent with a bottle of tequila and took the win.

Backstage, Chavo Guerrero became the interviewer for the evening, intermixed with trying to sell some merchandise to the fans at home. Afterwards, Chavo's first guests – Oklahoma and Dr. Death – promised to destroy Jerry Only.

Backstage, Symphony received a box of chocolates from Maestro via a delivery boy.

Backstage, Sid Vicious rambled maniacally in the locker room.

Somewhere in Denver, a wide-eyed Okerlund, Vito and Johnny watched pretty girls dance. The goons were sure they could make it back before the end of the show.

Backstage, Guerrera peddled a few products before turning his attention to The Outsiders. The duo mocked Hall's TV belt and – after a spirited game of one-on-one – slammed the title into a trash can.

The Revolution Interview
The foursome arrived with an American flag. Shane Douglas boasted about destroying The Filthy Animals, claiming they had destroyed the alliance from the inside. The Franchise and Malenko then chastised fans for cheering for Canada at Mayhem and booing The Revolution in Detroit. The group denounced their citizenship and disgraced the flag (they also renamed themselves after snakes). Enter Jim Duggan. The All-American took his trusty board and fought for the United States. Unfortunately, The Revolution outnumbered the maintenance man – and stuck the American flag in a very precarious place. Chris Benoit made the save.

Backstage, both Hall and Vicious approached the ring.

Backstage, The Powers asked Creative Control to find Piper.

Backstage, Chavo spoke to Jerry Flynn. The martial artist explained his rules of combat.

Backstage, Piper told Creative Control and Hennig that he wasn't ready for his meeting.

Scott Hall with Kevin Nash d. Sid Vicious
U.S. Title Match
Pre-match, Nash joining the announcing position. After being decimated by Sid, Hall took control with a poke to the eye. Hall attempted The Outsiders Edge, but Sid countered with a chokeslam. The maneuver wrecked Hall, but knocked out referee Charles Robinson as well. While Hall was getting powerbombed, Nash charged the ring – only to receive some of the Millennium Man's uncompromising wrath. Enter Jarrett. The Chosen One struck Sid with a guitar, giving Hall the win. Post-match, Goldberg flattened Jarrett with a Jackhammer.

Backstage, Piper mocked Creative Control; Oklahoma gave Williams a pep talk.

Somewhere in Denver, Okerlund was partying like it was 1999...

Backstage, The Powers and Piper exchanged scathing words. WCW's creative team told the Hot Rod that he would be officiating a mud wrestling match between the queen-sized ladies. Piper was stunned, but decided to feign enthusiasm.

Back in catering, Fyre and Storm had the most amazing food fight in the history of modern television. In an surprise twist, Juvy ended the segment by giving one of the queen-sized ladies the Heimlich maneuver. Guerrera then yelled for an ambulance.

Jerry Only with Vampiro and The Misfits d. Dr. Death with Oklahoma
Cage Match
Pre-match, Oklahoma joined the announcing team. Considering Dr. Death's power advantage, Only had a surprising amount of offense – that lasted about 30 seconds. Outside the ring, The Misfits barbecued Oklahoma in his own bottled sauce. Dr. Death grew so angry with the attack he actually threw an unconscious Only through the cage door.

Backstage, Juvy bragged to The Powers about saving one of the mud wrestlers.

Backstage, The Total Package seemed strangely interested in the mud wrestling match.

Backstage, Chavo asked Bret how he could possibly stop Meng – the monster who recently defeated both TTP and Sting. The Hitman said that the Tongan Warrior would have more difficulty with the Excellence of Execution. (Chavo ended the interview by plugging hair products).

Bret Hart d. Meng
World Heavyweight Title Match
The Hitman fought diligently, but was completely at the mercy of his opponent. After beating on the champion for over four minutes, Meng missed a somersault splash and lost the advantage. Bret delivered a flurry of moves but couldn't pin the former sumo wrestler. Enter Hall. The Lone Wolf stopped Bret from applying the Sharpshooter and slammed the Champ into the referee. The Outsiders' interference, however only angered the Tongan Warrior. Nash quickly rushed the ring and beat Meng down with a kendo stick (it took over a dozen shots just to stun the big man). While Nash powerbombed Meng, Hall tried to finish off Bret – but was thwarted by Benoit. Bret then applied the Sharpshooter to an unconscious Meng and scored the win.

Backstage, Symphony received a teddy bear from The Maestro via a delivery boy.

Backstage, The Total Package requested a meeting with The Powers.

Backstage, Chavo tried to sell Tygress some make-up; Spice interrupted the deal and threw Tygress into the shower.

Somewhere in Denver, Evan Karagias and Madusa made kissy-face. Madusa seduced Karagias into giving her a title shot at Starrcade.

Backstage, The Total Package told The Powers that he could get Elizabeth to wrestle in the mud pit.

Backstage, Chavo tried to talk to Sting about his three-way dance, but the interview was interrupted by Elizabeth. The First Lady of wrestling begged for help, but The Painted One couldn't be bothered.

Chris Benoit d. Jeff Jarrett and Sting
Three-way Dance (winner becomes the No. 1 contender after Starrcade)
Since the first man to gain a pinfall would be declared the winner, all three of these superstars were fighting at a feverish pace. Benoit, Jarrett and Sting all managed to compromise their opponents, but no one could score a clean three count.

That's when things got a bit kooky. Elizabeth and TTP nailed Sting with a chair, Jarrett whacked Benoit with a guitar and Dustin Runnels – arriving from the stands – smacked Double-J with the ring bell. The result: An unconscious Benoit pinned an unconscious Jarrett for the win.

Backstage, Symphony discovered that David Flair had been sending her all the gifts and had The Maestro bound and stuffed in a piano.

In the ring, Nash was waiting for Goldberg.

Backstage, Hall tried to surprise Goldberg before his match with Nash. The G-man predicted the surprise attack and gave Hall a brutal beating. Nash ran back to help. After seeing the debacle on the monitor, Sid tried to join the fray, but was locked in his dressing room. The Millennium Man broke through the door and, soon, all four behemoths were fighting within the Pepsi Center.

Goldberg d. Kevin Nash
This melee barely resemeled a match, but after several cameos, there was a definite winner. Goldberg dominated Nash until Hall decked the phenom (and the referee) with a steel chair. With the help of Sid, Bret came to the ring and doled out some steel justice of his own. In the end, Sid and the Hitman watched Goldberg spear and Jackhammer Nash. The Denver fans roared as the G-man made the pin.

Backstage, Piper screamed about doing dirty work for The Powers.

Backstage, Chavo nearly got killed when he tried to sell a product during The Outsiders interview. Nash challenged Goldberg, Sid, Bret and Benoit to a three-team cage match.

Rhonda
Mud Wrestling Match (Special referee: Roddy Piper)
Pre-match, Creative Control came out to watch Piper officiate the match. When Elizabeth refused to mud wrestle (despite TTP's threats), Rhonda pulled the Hot Rod in the mud and slapped the Scottish legend in the face. Piper leveled Rhonda; then dropped Creative Control into the slop.

Somewhere in Denver, Vito and Johnny partied with a sexy pair of twins. The goons cooked for the girls and fought over the sauce.

Backstage, Arn Anderson went to speak with The Powers.

Backstage, The Powers yelled at the mud-covered Creative Control. Anderson barged into the meeting and demanded his job back.

Backstage, Chavo asked Sky why she helped attack Spice. Chae bumrushed the show and straddled Sky into submission.

The Wall d. Jerry Flynn
Battling in no-holds barred competition, The Wall tried to use his size to equalize Flynn's tremendous foot speed. The German monster's plan almost worked – if you ignore the multiple bruises The Wall acquired in the process. After several minutes of grueling competition, Berlyn used a steel pipe to make the assist. Instead of being thankful, The Wall chased his former employer out of the basement.

Backstage, Chavo tried to joke with Piper, but the Hot Rod wasn't laughing. Piper insulted Chavo's compliance and told him to stand up against The Powers. During the interview, Piper started brawling with The Outsiders.

Backstage, Curly Bill tried to get in Hennig's favor.

Backstage, The Total Package told The Powers that he would fight Elizabeth in the mud himself.

Curt Hennig d. Midnight
The female phenom did surprisingly well against Hennig, utilizing a series of right hooks and classic wrestling maneuvers. But the Minnesota legend had no plans on getting beaten. Hennig started grinding Midnight with an abdominal stretch.

That's when the arena went dark. When the lights returned, Stevie Ray was in the ring. But, before the Harlem Heater could crush Hennig, the arena went dark again. This time, Curly Bill arrived and began helping his former Redneck leader.

Like a slow-motion strobe, the lights went out for a third and final time. This time, Anderson and his tire iron made the all-important cameo, helping Midnight and Stevie Ray clear the ring.

Backstage, The Total Package carried Elizabeth to the mud pit.

Somewhere in Denver, Vito and Johnny served dinner to their identical dates. The girls refused to eat and asked the goons to join them in the bedroom. Instead of getting busy, the Italians found themselves tied to the bed – and not in a good way The girls made an exit. A few seconds later, Disco and Lash entered the room with a few pounds of pasta.

Disco and Lash covered Vito and Johnny in sauce, and then made a prank call to Marinara.

In the arena, TTP carried Elizabeth to the mud pit. The Package's manager slapped his face; he responded by dumping her into the mud. TTP took off his suit, while Elizabeth wallowed in the filth. Before the Package could enter the mud, Sting decided to give him a surprise assist. The Painted One not only dumped his former friend into the mud, he dumped his expensive clothes into the mess as well. Sting then escorted Elizabeth to the back.

Backstage, Sid-Goldberg, Bret-Benoit and The Outsiders marched toward the ring.

Somewhere in Denver, the goons sulked in a pool of sauce.

Schiavone announced that Tenay did suffer some lacerations but would be in attendance at Thunder.

Bret Hart and Chris Benoit d. The Outsiders and Sid Vicious and Goldberg
Three-Team Cage Match (Special referee: Roddy Piper)
Talk about a train wreck – these six men attacked each other like hungry dogs. For the most part, The Outsiders suffered the combined rage of their opponents – but the odds seemed to only make Hall and Nash even more dangerous. The Outsiders did eventually fall to the numbers.

Enter Jeff Jarrett. Double-J brought a slew of weapons to the ring, decked Piper and took out Goldberg. The Outsiders shackled Bret to the cage, leaving Sid and Benoit to do all the fighting. The Crippler went to the top of the cage and hit an unbelievable headbutt splash. Piper crawled over to Benoit and counted the pin.

But that was only the beginning. Goldberg recovered and began attacking Jarrett and The Outsiders, only to be attacked again. Despite losing the match, Hall, Nash and Jarrett left their opponents beaten and bloody in the ring.