WCW Monday Nitro (April 3, 2006)

WCW Monday Nitro

April 3, 2006

Florence, SC

The Civic Center

 

Disclaimer:  It's just fantasy.  Too bad though because it totally rocks!

 

We open up the show with Tony Schiavone, Dutch Mantell and Mark Madden at ringside, welcoming us to the show.  We're just six days away from WCW "Slamboree:  A Legends Reunion", exclusively on PPV and this is a big show, possibly the biggest since WCW returned to the air.  Five big qualifying matches tonight to determine who will become part of the "Elimination Chamber" match at Slamboree to determine the new WCW World Champion.  Plus 4 new names to be added to the WCW Hall of Fame. 

 

Here comes WCW Owner Eric Bischoff to the ring, carrying the WCW World Heavyweight Championship belt on his shoulder.  Tonight, there will be five huge matches to determine who will be in the Elimination Chamber at Slamboree.  It's the most dangerous match in wrestling history and was created by him, Eric Bischoff.  The lawyer from the other company have been harassing him all week with phone calls and letters claiming that this match can not happen.  Well, it will happen!  Eric had the foresight before making this match happen at the other company to register it with the Office of Patents and Copyrights!  It belongs to him.  And although he can't stop them from using the concept at their shows, they can't stop him either.  And he has a ton of high priced lawyers ready to prove it.  So score one for Eric Bischoff and WCW. 

 

As for the matches, one name is already in the match.  Elix Skipper.  That's Eric's way of saying "thank you" to Elix for making the "right decision"...  As for the rest of the spots, they will be determined by five big matches tonight.  Eric selected who will be participating in these elimination matches and the winners will join Skipper in the Elimination Chamber on Sunday night at Slamboree.  And it all starts right now!

 

Eric leaves the ring as Dave Penzer makes the introductions for the first match.

 

ELIMINATION CHAMBER QUALIFYING MATCH

WCW WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPION SCOTT HALL

versus

CHARLIE HAAS (with Miss Jackie Gayda)

 

A great opener as the two men quickly lock up and exchange a series of moves and counters with neither man able to sustain a long advantage.  Miss Jackie tries to interfere several times, but Hall is just too quick and evades her grasp.  Finally, the referee catches Jackie trying to grab the foot of Hall and tells her that she has to go to the back.  Jackie argues and the crowd pops big as Lisa "Ivory" Moretti comes down the ramp and nails Jackie from behind.  Jackie flees up the ramp with Ivory hot on her heels.  Haas is distracted by the sight of his wife fleeing up the ramp and  starts to head out of the ring.  Hall grabs him from behind and we see a picture-perfect Razors Edge by the TV champ.  Hall covers and the referee counts three.  Scott Hall is going to the Elimination Chamber.

Winner:  SCOTT HALL

 

We go backstage and see Rico talking to Lenny Lane, Lodi and Kwee Wee.  Later tonight, Lodi will be wrestling Soce the Elemental Wizard.  Rico is trying to convince Lodi to forget about the match.  Soce might have messed up a few times, but he's a great guy.  Plus, he's not a wrestler.  Lodi doesn't care and says that Soce needs to stick to rapping and hip-hop and making music - something he's good at.  This is wrestling and when Soce started costing Lodi matches, he became a liability to the Coalition.  Rico smarts off that Lodi "wasn't winning very often anyway" and gets a dirty look from Lodi & Lenny.  Rico tries to lighten the mood by saying that Lodi doesn't have anything to prove by wrestling Soce.  He should be going after a title or something.  Lodi says he will after he beats the crap out of the "Gay Jewish White MC"....  Rico asks if Lodi will drop it if Soce apologizes?  Lodi says he'd "think about it!"....

 

(commercial)

 

We come back and see Terri Runnels with the WCW World Tag Team Champions, Brian Adams & Bryan Clark - Kronik.  Later tonight, they defend the WCW World Tag Team Titles against the bizarre team of Cactus Jack and Barry Windham.  What are their thoughts?  Clark puts over Windham as a great wrestler. He puts over Cactus as "crazy as hell!"  They're two tough guys.  But they're not Kronik!  And that should make all the difference.  Adams adds that Kronik has beaten up lunatics and cowboys before.  And tonight, it will happen one more time!  And Cactus, Windham and everyone else will all learn the one big golden rule of life.  It's all about Kronik!"

We go back to David Penzer for the next match..

 

ELIMINATION CHAMBER QUALIFYING MATCH

HARLEY RACE versus "BIG SEXY" KEVIN NASH

 

Harley starts off strong and proves that he hasn't lost much of a step since his glory days as an 8-time NWA World Champion.  Nash is reeling from the assault by the veteran Race who uses all of his skills to nuetralize the size advantage of "Bug Sexy".  Race scores with a brutal brainbuster suplex and goes to the top rope for a diving headbutt to put Nash away.  Kevin rolls at the last second and Harley crashes hard to the mat.  Nash moves quickly and scores with a jack-knife powerbomb to get the pinfall.  Nash is going to the Elimination Chamber.

Winner:  "BIG SEXY" KEVIN NASH 

 

We see a video promo introdicing the next person who will be inducted into the WCW Hall of Fame at "Slamboree:  A Legends Reunion" on Sunday, April 9th.  The team of Afa and Sika... The Wild Samoans...

 

(commercial)

 

WCW SATURDAY NIGHT SPOTLIGHT:  A video piece highlighting the WCW Saturday Night syndicated program airs and we see brief moments from the WCW B-show hosted by Rich Landrum and Blackjack Mulligan.  Match results from WCW Saturday Night are:  Tommy Rich & Doug Gilbert over Silver King & La Parka, Hector Garza over Scoot Andrews, Mike Youngblood over Timber the Lumberjack, Jacquiline beat Molly Holly and Disco Inferno over Stro.

 

Terri Runnels is with Arn Anderson, Charlie Haas, Woman, Miss Jackie and Sean O'Haire - The Horsemen.  Arn consoles Haas for his earlier loss and blames it on Lisa Moretti.  Jackie and Woman vow to take care of Moretti at the PPV when they face her in a Triple-Threat match.  O'Haire is confident that he and Arn both will win their matches tonight and go on to the Elimination Chamber.  Terri asks Arn if there will be any new members for the Horsemen in the future.  Arn says that they are looking at some people, but Terri will be like everyone else and find out when The Horsemen want her to and not a second before then.

 

We go to Eric Bischoff's office.  Eric is on the phone and here is Hulk Hogan.  Hogan wants to know what "jabroni" that Eric picked out for Hogan to wipe the floor with tonight.  Eric tells Hogan that he was going to put someone like Randy Mulkey in the match against Hogan (Hogan smiles at that - he likes the idea), but then Eric had a change of heart. If WCW wants to be on top again, they need top level matches between major stars.  Everyone is treated the same and no special favors. Hogan starts to frown.  Eric continues that he was trying to come up with the right opponent for Hulk, but couldn't decide who to use.  And then the phone rang.  It was a wrestling superstar looking to take advantage of WCW's "open door policy" and looking for an opportunity.  So Eric decided that this debuting superstar would be the man to face Hogan in the ring tonight. 

 

Hogan is not happy and wants to know who Eric has signed for his opponent.  Hulk is towering over Eric and in his face when he hears a voice from behind.  It's Marty Janetty.  Hogan's jaw drops.  Janetty offers to shake Hogan's had to no response from the Hulkster.  Marty says that he's the man who called Bischoff.  And he's the man who will be facing Hogan later tonight. And he's also the man who will be going to the Elimination Chamber.  Hogan is livid!  He looks at Janetty and then at Eric and storms out of the office.  Janetty looks at Eric and quips, "You think we pissed him off?"  Eric just sighs....

 

(commercial)

 

Another video promo airs introducing the next name who will be inducted into the WCW Hall of Fame at Slamboree on April 9th.  The next member of the Class of 2006 is..."KING KONG" ANGELO MOSCA..

 

We see video of Jeff Jarrett making his debut last week at the end of Nitro, attacking both Scott Hall and Arn Anderson after their match and laying out both men.

 

We go back to David Penzer for the next match...

 

ELIMINATION CHAMBER QUALIFYING MATCH

ARN ANDERSON versus JEFF JARRETT

 

As the bell rings, Mantell makes mention that all of the other Horsemen have been banned from ringside for this match, so Arn is on his own against Jarrett.  A great match that goes back and forth with both men managing to inflict some massive punishment on their opponent.  In the end, the referee gets bumped in the corner by a Jarrett elbow and goes down.  Jeff takes advantage to level Arn with a low blow.  After making sure the ref is still down, Jarrett grabs his guitar from ringside and crashes it down upon the head of Double-A. Jarrett kicks the debris from the ring and covers Arn as the referee slowly comes to and make the count to three.  Jeff is going to Slamboree and the main event.

Winner:  JEFF JARRETT

 

We see Rico in the back talking to Soce the Elemental Wizard. This match against Lodi is crazy.  Soce is not a wrestler. He'll end up hurt or worse.  Soce talks about being on MTV, having 3 big CD's and producing a song that was performed last week on national televison.  He's a big star and his pride and self-respect demand that he wrestles this match.  Lodi has a big mouth and needs to be taught respect.  Rico tells Soce to look in the mirror.  He's not an athlete.  He can't compete in a wrestling match with someone like Lodi.  Soce mentions that he's pinned bigger men than Lodi before.  Rico laughs and mentions that Soce's victories weren't in the wrestling ring though.  Soce can't match Lodi's power or strength.  Soce just smiles and says that he'll just have to outsmart him then.  He's asked Bischoff to make this a "Anything Goes" match.  Rico looks at him like he's lost his mind.  He tell's Rico not to worry - he's got it all under control.  Rico says he hopes so.

 

(commercial)

 

WCW WORLD WIDE HIGHLIGHT REEL:  We see a video piece highlighting the action that took place during the week on WCW syndicated "World Wide Wrestling" program hosted by Chris Cruise and "Above Average" Mike Sanders.  Match results from the syndicated WCW program are:  WCW Cruiserweight Champion Jeff Hardy over Colt Cabana, Timber the Lumberjack over Romeo Bliss, Evan Karagias & Juventud Guerrera over Silver King and Hector Garza, Mike Youngblood beat Ethan Storm, and Disco Inferno over Scoot Andrews.

 

We see "Prime Time" Elix Skipper in the back talking to Disco Inferno and Jeff Hardy.  Greg Valentine walks up and wants to speak to Skipper.  Hardy and Disco walk off as Valentine speaks his mind.  He doesn't think that Skipper belongs in the Elimination Chamber Match.  Skipper is a kid.  The Chamber is for guys who have paid their dues and deserve it!  Skipper knows where this is headed and asks if Greg is trying to get his spot!  Greg says that he deserves it - and he wants it... and he's ready to beat Skipper to get it if that's what it takes.  Skipper says if Greg wants it, come take it.  They agree to have a match later tonight and the winner goes to the Elimination Chamber.  Skipper and Valentine stand nose to nose as we see the team of Kronik carrying the World Tag Team Championships and headed towards the ring.  Kronik versus Cactus Jack and Barry Windham is next...

 

(commercial)

 

We see a video promo for the 2006 WCW Hall of Fame Inductions taking place at Slamboree:  A Legends Reunion on April 9, 2006.  The next person who will be inducted to the WCW HOF on Sunday is "THE EXOTIC" ADRIAN STREET...

 

Back to David Penzer for the next match...

 

WCW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH

BRIAN ADAMS & BRYAN CLARK - KRONIK (c) versus CACTUS JACK & BARRY WINDHAM

 

A brutal brawl from the start with little resemblence to a wrestling match as all four men just pretty much beat the snot out of each other.  No one wastes times with wrestling holds - it's just punches and kicks all the way.  In the end, Cactus Jack is knocked to the floor by a stiff clothesline by Bryan Clark.  With Jack incapicated, the Kronik duo use their numbers advantage to beat down Windham and nail the "high times" to pick up the win as Adams pins Barry.

Winners and still Champions:  BRIAN ADAMS & BRYAN CLARK - KRONIK

 

As Kronik leaves the ring with their titles, we see Cactus Jack climb back into the ring from the floor. He looks at his fallen partner who is just starting to pull himself together and we see a crazed, glazed over look come across the eyes of Cactus.  As Windham gets to his feet, Cactus nails him with a running clothesline that sends both men tumbling to the hard concrete floor.  On the floor, Cactus continues his assault and puts Windham hard into the steel ringpost.  Then Cactus climbs to the ring apron and delivers a brutal running elbow smash to the body of the prone Windham who is stretched out on the concrete floor.  As Jack rises, we see a crazed expression on his face as he smiles into the camera as he heads to the back.  Referees and agents rush down to check on Barry as Cactus goes to the back and we go to a commercial.

 

(commercial)

 

We come back and see a replay of the action that just happened before with Cactus Jack and Barry Windham.  Schiavone informs us that Windham is receiving medical attention backstage and is demanding a match against Cactus at the Slamboree PPV. 

 

Back to Penzer for the next match..

 

"PRIMETIME" ELIX SKIPPER versus GREG "THE HAMMER" VALENTINE

 

Schiavone informs the fans that this match will be for Skipper's spot in the Elimination Chamber match at Slamboree.  Skipper takes the early lead, using his speed advantage to keep Valentine flustered and confused.  Finally, Greg manages to hit a brutal forearm smash to the chest and that takes all the life out of Skipper as Valentine goes to work.  Greg focuses on the left leg, setting it up for the figure four.  Skipper tries to escape the meticulous Valentine, but is having trouble getting around on one leg.  Finally, Greg has Skipper down and looks ready to apply the figure-four.  He hesitates for a brief second to say something to a fan at ringside and we see Skipper roll up the "Hammer" in an inside cradle.  Greg fights, but can't break free in time and the referee counts three.  Skipper retains his spot and is going to the Elimination Chamber match at Slamboree.

Winner:  ELIX SKIPPER

 

As Skipper celebrates his victory, we cut backstage where Terri Runnels is standing by with WCW Owner Eric Bischoff.  He has some big news.  Four new matches have been signed for Slamboree.  First of all, Kronik will be defending the WCW World Tag Team Titles against the team of Diamond Dallas Page and Kanyon.  Jeff Hardy will defend the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Evan Karagias.  There will be a six-man "Legends Match".  Plus, he's just signed a "Texas Steet Fight" between Barry Windham and Cactus Jack.  But that's not the biggest news.  Eric just got off the phone with an executive from CBS-TV and on Saturday, April 8, 2006 - there will be a two-hour special on prime-time TV for the WCW Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies.  All of the Inductees will be honored and there will be appearances by many, many wrestling legends.  It's WCW and "Slamboree:  A Legends Reunion" at it's best.  So next weekend will be all WCW as they have the HOF special on Saturday, the Slamboree PPV on Sunday and Nitro on Monday. WCW is headed for the top and no one will stand in their way. 

 

(commercial)

 

We see another video promo for the WCW Hall of Fame Class of 2006 as the eighth and final inductee to the WCW Hall of Fame is named.  Joining the WCW Class of 2006 will be:  CURT HENNIG..

 

It's down to David Penzer for the next match...

 

ELIMINATION CHAMBER QUALIFYING MATCH

SEAN O'HAIRE versus "BIG POPPA PUMP" SCOTT STEINER

 

Another fantastic match at both men are determined to get the win and go on to the PPV main event and a chance to become the new WCW World Champion.  Steiner is ultra-agressive and pounds away at O'Haire, quickly busting open O'Haire with a brutal left hand that appears to have broken O'Haire's nose.  O'Haire gets incensed at the sight of his own blood and flattens Steiner with a devastating DDT that plants Scotty hard into the mat.  Scotty scores with a belly-to-back suplex and decides to place O'Haire on the top rope to set him up for a Frankensteiner.  As Steiner jumps up, wrapping his legs around the head of O'Haire, Sean drops down from the corner and levels Scotty with a powerbomb.  O'Haire uses a foot in the corner for leverage and puts down Scott's shouders long enough for the referee to make the three count.  O'Haire gets the pinfall and is going to the Elimination Chamber..

Winner:  SEAN O'HAIRE

 

We see Lenny, Lodi and Kwee Wee in the back.  They're headed towards the ring.  We cut to Soce and Rico.  Rico is still trying to talk Soce out of the match, but Soce says he's got to do it... Lodi versus Soce is next!

 

(commercial)

 

Back to David Penzer...  This next match is "anything goes - no DQ and no count-out!"  A person can only win by pinfall or submission. 

 

LODI (with Lenny Lane & Kwee Wee) versus SOCE THE ELEMENTAL WIZARD (with Rico)

 

Soce gets on the mic first and says that this match doesn't have to happen.  If Lodi will just apologize for disrespecting him, they can all kiss and make up.  Lodi doesn't like the idea of apologizing and slaps Soce across the face.  The referee calls for the bell and it's on.  Lodi slaps Soce a couple of more times and picks him up for a big slam.  Soce is on his knees and trying to get away as Lenny and Kwee Wee heckle him from outside the ring.  Elbow by Lodi and we see him bend Soce over his knee.  He's going to spank "The Elemental Wizard"... But before Lodi's hand can connect to Soce's sexy butt, we see two huge masked figures come through the crowd and storm the ring. 

 

They go after Lodi in the ring and attack him, causing him to drop Soce who quickly scurries away from the action.  Lenny and Kwee Wee are quickly in to help out Lodi and we see them use the three-on-two advantage to clear the two masked men from the ring.  Rico grabs a chair and climbs into the ring as well to stand alongside his teammates.  As Lodi, Lenny and Kwee Wee trade insults with the two masked men at ringside, we see Rico swing the chair and nail Lenny from behind.  As Lenny goes down, Lodi and Kwee Wee turn towards Rico and his chair.  The masked men attack again and this time we see Rico and the two masked men with the advantage as they work over Lenny, Lodi and Kwee Wee.  Soce is back up too and directing traffic as Lenny and Kwee Wee are tossed from the ring.  Rico holds off everyone with his chair as the two masked men hold Lodi. Soce is in his face and slaps him several times before the two masked men toss Lodi to the floor.  Soce hugs Rico and then gets the mic.  To hell with Lenny and Lodi.  He and Rico are through with those "posers".  In the tradition of such legends as Bobby Heenan, Gary Hart, Freddie Blassie and the legendary Grand Wizard, Soce is out to become not only a legendary musical entertainer, but also the best wrestling manager in the history of WCW.  Before he's done, everyone will know the name of Soce the Elemental Wizard.  He has Rico by his side.  And he (refering to the masked men) has these two men, these two monsters at his beck and call as well.  He tells them to take off the masks.  The two men comply and we see the faces of Hugh Morris & Tank Abbott!  These are Soce's "Elemental Warriors" and along with Rico, will soon rule WCW.  The fans boo and hiss as Soce holds up a sign Rico has taken from a ringside fan to plug his website, http://www.greathiphop.com/.  We go to a commercial.

 

(commercial)

 

"CAN YOU SMELL..... "  These words echo throughout the arena as The Rock makes his way to the ring to a deafening pop by the sold-out crowd.  Rock is all business as he gets the mic.  In just six days at Slamboree, the "Great One" will be facing the "next big thing" Brock Lesnar.  But the Rock is a busy man. He's a movie star and doesn't feel like waiting for Slamboree.  He wants Brock to get his "monkey ass" down there right now so the Rock can take that goofy looking grin of Brock's rip it right off his face and shove it straight up his candy ass!  The crowd erupts as we see Brock Lesnar come from the back and head to the ring at full speed.  Rock drops to the floor and meets him on the ramp.  The two men are quickly pounding the crap out of each other in a full pledged brawl.  We see the locker room empty as other wrestlers, referees and agents come out to pull the two men apart.  As the two men are finally seperated, we cut to a commercial.

 

(commercial)

 

We come back to a video package highlighting the WCW Hall of Fame Induction that's taking place on CBS-TV on Saturday night from 8:00PM to 10:00pm.  We take a quick look at all of the legends who will be inducted into the WCW Hall of Fame Class of 2006:  BRUNO SAMMARTINO, PENNY BANNER, BARON VON RASCHKE, MIL MASCARAS, "THE EXOTIC" ADRIAN STREET, AFA & SIKA - THE WILD SAMOANS, "KING KONG" ANGELO MOSCA, and the late CURT HENNIG...

 

We see Disco Inferno and Juventud Guerrera backstage.  They approach Christy Hemme, who is reading a magazine.  She looks up and smarts off wanting to know what they want.  The two men surround Hemme and tell her that they want her to relay a message for them.  She's the manager of Sean Waltman.  Hemme says she's not his....  "Shut up!" Disco screams.  Hemme shuts up as Disco tells her that at Slamboree, Disco and Juvi will be calling out Waltman and Jake Roberts.  She can tell them to be ready for a fight of a lifetime. Hemme stands up and shows some attitude as she says, "Anything else?"  "Yeah. This!", says Disco.  And he grabs Hemme and plants a big kiss on her mouth.  Hemme pushes away and jumps back, right into the arms of Juvi.  Juvi slaps his mouth across hers and gives her a big kiss that Hemme appears to be enjoying, but then pushes away, storming off.  "See you at Slamboree!", laughs Disco.  

 

(commercial)

 

We come back and go to a live "Slamboree Control Center" as Rich Landrum runs down the matches signed for "Slamboree:  A Legends Reunion".

 

ELIMINATION CHAMBER MATCH FOR THE VACANT WCW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

KEVIN NASH versus SCOTT HALL versus SEAN O'HAIRE versus JEFF JARRETT versus ELIX SKIPPER versus HULK HOGAN/MARTY JANETTY

 

BROCK LESNAR (with Rena Mero) versus THE ROCK

 

TRIPLE THREAT: WCW WOMENS CHAMPIONSHIP

LISA "IVORY" MORETTI versus WOMAN versus MISS JACKIE GAYDA

 

TEXAS STREET FIGHT

CACTUS JACK versus BARRY WINDHAM

 

WCW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

KRONIK (c) versus DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE & KANYON

 

WCW CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

JEFF HARDY (c) versus EVAN KARAGIAS (with Jimmy Valiant)

 

SIX MAN TAG TEAM MATCH

LENNY LANE, LODI & KWEE WEE versus HUGH MORRIS, TANK ABBOTT & RICO 

                                                                (with Soce the Elemental Wizard)

 

Plus a "Legends Match" and others...  Then Landrum plugs the WCW Hall of Fame Inductions for the Class of 2006 before sending things back to Schaivone, Madden and Mantell at ringside.

 

Schiavone plugs Slamboree and the HOF Inductions one more time.  The main event - the final "Qualifying Match" for the Elimination Chamber with Hulk Hogan versus Marty Janetty is next...

 

(commercial)

 

ELIMINATION CHAMBER QUALIFYING MATCH

HULK HOGAN versus MARTY JANETTY

 

Hogan is not happy at all to be there and quickly gets on the mic and tells Janetty that he needs to go ahead and take a walk right now before Hogan is forced to "unleash the pythons" and run wild over him.  Janetty appears to be considering this and kind of shrugs like he agrees and starts to leave the ring.  Hogan turns away from Janetty, confident that Marty is going to forfeit.  Janetty turns around and taps Hogan on the shoulder.  Hogan turns and Marty tears into him as the ref calls for the bell.  Janetty is in control of Hogan until he goes for a suplex.  Hogan "no-sells" and is quickly up as he starts to shake with the power of Hulkamania.  Hogan lands several punches on Janetty and catches him with the boot.  Hogan goes for the legdrop as the announcers predict the end for Marty Janetty.  Hogan covers, but Janetty kicks out at two and one-half.  Hogan is livid and pounds away at Janetty again.  Marty moves in close and grabs Hogan's tights, pulling him face first into the corner.  Hogan is stunned and Marty scores with a dropkick.  Suplex and cover for two as Hogan kicks out.  Hogan starts to do the "Hulkamania" thing again and is hulking up.  Fists by Hogan and a big slam.  He goes for the legdrop again, but Janetty moves out of the way at the last second.  Janetty goes to the corner and waits as Hogan pulls himself up.  Marty does a little "DX Crotch Chop" thingee and levels Hogan with a great superkick.  Cover and pin as the ref counts three.

Winner:  MARTY JANETTY

 

Janetty is going to Slamboree and the Elimination Chamber.  We see several wrestlers including Elix Skipper, Evan Karagias, Disco Inferno, Juvi, La Parka and many others come from the back come out and gather around Janetty, lifting him up on their shoulders to celebrate Janetty's biggest win ever.

 

We fade to black...

 

THE END!