World Championship Wrestling 1999

WCW Monday Night Nitro - 3/15/99 - Cincinnati, OH

This week's edition of Nitro starts with commentating trio of Mike Tenay, Tony Schiavone and Larry Zbyszko briefly breaking down the previous nights pay-per-vew, Uncensored. Ric Flair is now the new WCW world heavyweight champion, as well as becoming the president of World Championship Wrestling following his victory over "Hollywood" Hogan in the steel cage. A number of still images are used to highlight various matches from the aforementioned pay-per-view: including the reigning crusierweight champion Billy Kidman's victory over the debuting Mikey Whipwreck. Schiavone then segues into a video package showing the universities which WCW has visited in anticipation of Spring Breakout 1999 - which is next week.

Further images from Uncensored are shown. Displaying Jerry Flynn's victory over Ernest "The Cat" Miller. Leading into a video package for the defeated Miller - who says that he has zero resect for the roster. And that he could take them out with his karate skills.

Jerry Flynn defeats Kenny Kaos with the Savate Kick.

Riki Rachtman of MTV fame and WCW party host is at an unknown location hosting a wild Nitro Party.

This coming Friday on MTV, Raven, Jimmy Hart and Kid Rock will be hosting the Beach Brawl.

Tenay, Schiavone and Zbyszko once again analyse images from Uncensored. This time discussing Raven's sister, Chastity who turned on her brother and joined forces with Hardcore Hak. We then cut to Rachtman and the Nitro Party where Raven is sitting alone in a corner. Raven explains how he will get revenge on both Hak and Chastity.

Meng defeats Norman Smiley with the Tongan Death Grip.

Tony Schiavone introduces the music video for Konnan's latest song "Bow Wow Wow" However, much to the surprise of the commentators we are not shown the video as expected, but rather an edit by Disco Inferno - who dances and makes up his own lyrics over the rap.

Backstage, Kevin Nash is watching spy cam footage alongside Samantha. The cameras follow David Flair as an unknown woman tries to seduce him, Flair rejects her, and says that he's in love for the first time in his life. Samantha seems happy, however Nash is visibly annoyed. 

We're back to the "Nitro Party", Rachtman tells us Spring Breakout 1999 is brought to us by Cinn-a-Brust.

The Nitro Girls bring an end to hour one of Monday Night Nitro.

In the parking lot, we see the familiar picture of Ric Flair exciting a limo alongside a number of Women. Gene Okerlund is already in the ring awaiting an interview with the new WCW President. Gene argues that there was some questionable refereeing from Charles Robinson during Flair's steel cage victory over Hollywood Hogan. This leads to Flair getting on the defensive and explaining that he's the champion because thats just what he does. The interview is interrupted by the theme of Bill Goldberg. Goldberg names himself as the number one contender to Flair's newly won championship. Before finally Kevin Nash and Hollywood Hogan enter the ring to make their claims for the title. Flair dismisses each claim and tells us how he isn't working tonight and says that in the main event its Hogan vs. Nash vs. Goldberg in a triple threat match. 

Rey Mysterio Jr. defeats Prince Iaukea with a Bulldog from the top-rope.

Once the match is over, Mysterio grabs a microphone and says that last night at the Uncensored he was cheated over a victory over Kevin Nash by interference by Lex Luger. Mysterio says that he's sick of the interference and being cheated, he wants real matches.

Backstage, the NWO Black and White members Stevie Ray, Vincent, Horace Hogan and Brian Adams are all arguing over who is the real leader of the group.

Chris Jericho defeats Chris Adams with the Lionsault.

Mean Gene Okerlund is in the Nitro entrance way ready interview the new tag team champions - Dean Malenko and Chris Benoit. Benoit explains how the pair with be defending champions, offering to put up the titles anytime and anywhere.

Scott Steiner w/ Buff Bagwell defeats Bull Pain with the Steiner Recliner.

Once the match is over, Bagwell goes to celebrate with Steiner. But Steiner pushes Bagwell away and gets him his face. Steiner grabs a microphone and says that after last nights actions Bagwell must not have his mind in the right places after costing him the match against Booker T. Bagwell tries to settle Steiner down but Steiner doesn't have any of it and turns on Bagwell completely, attacking him. Placing him in the Steiner Recliner. After the beatdown is over, Steiner says that Bagwell is out of the nWo Black and Red.

A promotional video for Spring Stampede is shown. Airing live on pay-per-view, April 11th.

Barbarian & Hugh Morrus defeats Stevie Ray & Horace as Morrus hit the No Laughing Matter.

The further two members of the nWo Black and White storm to the ring and a pushing match starts between all four members. We cut to the break as the members seem to be in a heated argument.

Booker T defeats Van Hammer with the Scissor Kick.

The Nitro girls dance the crowd out to the final commercial break of the show.

Goldberg defeats Kevin Nash & Hollywood Hogan when Goldberg hit Hogan with the Spear which at the same time, knocked Nash out of the ring.

WCW Monday Night Nitro - 3/22/99 - Panama City, FL

This weeks Nitro begins as we pan around the arena - as WCW presents Spring Breakout 1999!

Chavo Guerrero defeats Mikey Whipwreck, Super Calo & Psicosis following a Brainbuster on Whipwreck.

A video package airs showing WCW's involvement with the Spring Break celebrations, including Buff Bagwell, Raven among others.

In the ring, Chris Jericho has a microphone. He says that tonight he'll show Ric Flair why the name Chris Jericho should be in the United States title tournament.

Chris Jericho defeats Vincent with the Lionsault.

Ricki Rachman is surrounded by a number of fans, ready to interview Disco Inferno. Inferno claims that Konnan's music video is awful and that he doesn't have the talent of the Disco Inferno. He goes on to challenge Konnan at Spring Stampede.

An advertisement for Spring Stampede airs. Order now! 

Backstage, Hardcore Hak is attacking any object in sight with his cane.

In his office, Ric Flair is with JJ Dillon. The two are discussion the eight names to feature for the United States title. Following the conversation... a graphic for the tournament appears. Featuring the names of Booker T, Scott Steiner, Chris Jericho, Fit Finlay, Raven, Dean Malenko, Perry Saturn, Chris Benoit

Meng defeats Rick Steiner with the Asian Spike.

Backstage again a number of cruiserweight wrestlers can be pushing and shouting at each other... each claiming that they should be the number one contender for the cruiserweight championship.

Goldberg defeats Hardcore Hak with the Spear.

Following a short commercial break, Bret Hart is out for an interview with Mean Gene. Hart says that he's been in World Championship Wrestling for more than a year and a half and he's done nothing. He's had not World Championship Title opportunities. Yet a bunch of talentless jokes have. Hart runs down a number of names, and claims he's better than Flair and that he could easily beat Bill Goldberg. Hart throws down the microphone after saying he's sick and tired of how things are run, and things are going to change. 

The Nitro girls dance us into the commercial break, and the next hour of Monday Night Nitro.

In the WCW parking lot, Vincent, Stevie Ray, Horace and Brian Adams are arguing about leadership of the nWo. However a brawl breakouts between the four.

Dean Malenko vs. Perry Saturn (US Title Tournament Round 1) ends in a No Contest.

During the match, as Saturn was gaining the upper hand, Chris Benoit ran out and attacked him. As Benoit and Malenko beat down Saturn, Raven makes the save. Tony Schiavone explains that both men are now eliminated from the tournament.    

Vampiro defeats Norman Smiley with the Vampiro Spike. 

Ricki Rachman is interviewing members of the audience, asking them how they are enjoying tonights show.

In the ring, Ric Flair says he is a defending champion and he'll show everyone so tonight in the main event. And he's giving any wrestler on the roster an opportunity to go for the gold. Arn Anderson brings out a lottery tumbler, spins and draws a number. After building anticipation the name drawn is... El Dandy?! Flair lets out a woo, and says tonights the chance for El Dandy. Mike Tenay voices his suspicion of the names featured in the lottery.

Buff Bagwell defeats Hugh Morrus with the Buff Blockbuster

A video airs for Thursday's Thunder. More matches for the US title tournament will be contested.

Ric Flair defeats El Dandy with the Figure-Four Leglock

As Flair celebrates, he's attacked from no where and hit with the Jackknife Powerbomb from Kevin Nash.