Thunder comes on the air with footage of Nitro. We see Goldberg re-debuting with WCW and telling Rhino that he is next. In the ring we see Cyrus freaking out. We then go to ringside. While the camera pans the crowd and ring we see that Kanyon is sitting on the ringsteps just like he did on Nitro. We then go to the announce table.
Madden: Welcome to Thunder everyone. Tonight we have a big night. We have the in ring debut of Ken Shamrock as he teams with his friend Steve Blackman against the Andersons.
Tenay: Also Jerry Lawler will face of with one of Ric Flair's friends Lex Luger. Booker T faces Curt Hennig and for a shot at the US Champion on Nitro Sting will take on Jeff Jarrett.
Madden: Also the usual loser Disqo will take on Owen Hart tonight.
Tenay: Also the TV Champion William Regal takes on Chris Candido----wait a minute here comes Balls Mahoney.
Balls gets in Kanyon's face. Balls starts yelling about Kanyon being weak and that he is a wimp and not tough enough for ECW. Balls turns his back and Kanyon attacks him. Kanyon throws Balls into the ring and we have our first match.
Kanyon picked up another win here and is on a tear in WCW but he seems to be in some trance since Fall Brawl. There seemed to be no way to snap Kanyon out. The match ended when Balls went for the Nutcracker Suite but Kanyon floated over, spin Balls around and hit the Flatliner for the win. Kanyon then rolled to the back and left the arena.
Kanyon pinned Balls Mahoney with the Flatliner in 0:04:39.
Rating: * 3/4
We have a new member of ECW as Owen Hart turned his back on WCW. During the match Disqo's former buddy Big Vito came to ringside. Throughout the match both Disqo and Owen yelled at Vito to get the hell from ringside. Disqo seemed ready to pull a huge upset when suddenly Vito got up on the apron. While this was going on Owen left the ring and went to our internet broadcast table and yanked a keyboard away. Disqo turned right into a shot from the keyboard. Vito then dropped to the floor and the official turned around and counted DI down. After the match Vito came and went face to face with Owen before embracing each other. The two began stomping the hell out of Disqo before his friend Curt Hennig along with Curt's opponent Booker T made the save.
Owen Hart pinned Disqo after hitting him with a keyboard in 0:06:32.
Rating: **
William Regal continued his winning streak as he took out Chris Candido. During the match Tammy continued to try and distract William Regal. First she tried to show some leg and then she teased that she was going to flash Regal, but Regal was too focused. Candido did get some offense in. He even hit a DDT and went for his Flying Headbutt. Regal got up and Candido landed on his feet. Moments later Regal hit the Cobra Neckbreaker for the win.
William Regal pinned Chris Candido with the Cobra Neckbreaker in 0:07:31.
Rating: *** 1/4
(William Regal retained the TV Title.)
We go to the back and see Jerry Lawler with Terry Taylor.
Lawler: TERRY BY GOD TAYLOR!
Taylor: Jerry, if we can be serious here. Tonight you face Ric Flair's former partner and friend Lex Luger.
Lawler: Lex---Loser? What, that isn't his name. Sure seems like it. The only place he ever won titles was in WCW. Why? Because he has his buddy Ric Flair. Well now that Flair is gone I doubt that man with a million dollar body and a two cent mind will be winning ANYTHING! Lex to be the man you have to beat the man and you can't even beat yourself.
Taylor: Up next Lex Luger and Jerry Lawler one on one.
Lawler was completely out matched and skilled in this match. Half way through Big Vito and Tony Mamaluke came to ringside. Luger stayed on Lawler and hit a powerslam, the set up for the Rack. As he signaled, Tony Mamaluke went to the top and hit a missile dropkick. Luger got up and took a mafia kick from Vito. Luger stumbled into Lawler who had the official distracted and rolled Luger up for the win.
Jerry Lawler pinned Lex Luger after a school boy in 0:08:25.
Rating: * 3/4
After the break we see Vito and Mamaluke celebrating with Lawler when Cyrus walks up.
Cyrus: Can I talk to you two---by the nice will King. Now Vito, you are having a great night tonight. First you help the newest member of ECW Owen Hart win and then you help the King win. Now I have a big job for you two.
Vito: Listen, I got the biggest grapefruit in all of wrestling. You need someone whacked you tell me who.
Cyrus: One word----GOLDBERG.
With that said Mamaluke looks like he has seen a ghost and Vito looks taken back as well but quickly recovers.
Vito: You got it. The two of use will take him out old school style.
Cyrus: Good, because the rumor in the locker is that Paul might be clearing some extra weight shall we say. I would hate to see you two be come of the fat cut off.
Vito: It's taken care of.
In the ring we see the new team of the Shooters taking on the Andersons. The Shooters picked up the win with a move they borrowed from the Dudley's, the Backdrop Neckbreaker. After the match Shamrock forced C.W. to tap out to the Ankle Lock while Blackman had Arn tap out to a STF.
The Shooters defeated The Andersons when Shamrock pinned Anderson
after the Backdrop Neckbreaker in 0:08:29.
Rating: ** 1/4
No Laughing Matter won this match as Spike Dudley tried to interfere. Spike tried to give Scott Steiner the Acid Drop but Steiner threw him in D-Von. Steiner then hit a huge Steiner Line taking them both down. Buh Buh went for the Buh Buh Cutter on DeMott but he got shoved off into Spike and the half brothers went head to head. D-Von then took a Belly to Belly followed by the Moonsault by DeMott for the win. After the match Buh Buh and Spike got into a shoving match but D-Von broke it up and the three hugged.
No Laughing Matter defeated The Dudley Boys when DeMott pinned D-Von
Dudley after The Moonsault in 0:06:31.
Rating: *** 1/2
We now go to the back where we see Rey Misterio Jr. on a cell phone and Lash LeRoux comes up. Rey sees him coming and hangs up.
Lash: Rey, welcome back to WCW man. Got a favor to ask of you.
Rey: Go ahead man.
Lash: I got a tag title rematch tonight but Scotty can't go after those ECW guys broke him arm. Would you be my partner.
Rey: You're a Misfit right?
Lash: Oh yeah.
Rey: Well I am an Animal but tonight I guess we are the Misfit Animals. Tonight those titles come home!
We then go to break.
Jeff Jarrett will face Little Guido Monday for the US Title. Jarrett defeated the former champion Sting in a short match up. Jarrett hit a DDT early but Sting came back with a series of chops and rights. Sting went for the Stinger Splash but Jarrett moved and Sting hit the post. This allowed Jarrett to hit the Stroke and get the win.
Jeff Jarrett pinned Sting with the Stroke in 0:05:07.
Rating: ** 1/4
New Tag Team Champions were crowned as Lash and Rey got a huge upset victory with a Victory Roll. Early on JTB dominated the lightweights across the ring. However once Knoble was in the two teams were even. Rey got a near fall with a sitdown faceslam. Lash then hit the Bourbon Street Blues for a near fall. JBT hit a nice scissors kick but Lash wouldn't end. JTB went to press Lash but Lash sat onto JTB's shoulders. Rey then dropkicked Lash allowing him to the Victory Roll for the win. After the match those damn Dudley's attacked the new champions. Soon Lash and Rey both took 3D and the Too Young to Die. The champs were left laying as we went to break.
Lash LeRoux and Rey Misterio Jr. defeated The Young Blood when LeRoux
pinned Johnny the Bull after a Victory Roll in 0:12:04.
Rating: ***
(Lash LeRoux and Rey Misterio Jr. won the Tag Team Titles.)
In the back we see Curt and Booker T heading to the ring.
Hennig: Just because you helped DI earlier don't think I am going to take it easy on you.
Booker: Listen sucka. I don't give a damn about Disqo or you for that matter. I am out for number one for now. Can you dig it?
Hennig: Yeah I can dig it.
We then see a car pull up. We see behind a pole Mamaluke and Vito. We see a bald head stick out and the two attack. They slam the door on the man's leg and pull him out only to find out that it isn't Goldberg. They turn around and see Goldberg standing and laughing.
Goldberg (pointing at the two): YOUR NEXT!
They both freak out and we go to the ring.
Booker T picked up a win over Curt Hennig. This match went back and forth with Hennig seemingly getting the upper hand. Hennig hit a standing dropkick and the jumping neck snap. Hennig went for the Hennig Plex but Booker countered with a series of fists to the midsection. He then hit the Book End for the win.
Booker T pinned Curt Hennig with the Book End in 0:08:59.
Rating: **
Lance Storm comes out and takes the mic.
Storm: Can I be serious for a moment? On Nitro I opened up an open challenge and tonight I am doing the same. If there is any Cruiserweight out there that thinks he can take this title from me let him come out right now.
'IF YOU TASTE---WHAT THE JUICE-----IS DRINKING!'
From the back out comes Juventud Guerrera.
Juvi charges the ring and the match is on. Storm managed to retain his title but once again it was a hard fought battle. Juvi was on fire early with a series of dropkicks and armdrags. Juvi got a near fall off a flying bodyblock. Storm took over when Juvi went for a flying double ax handle but Storm hit a superkick instead. Storm then went to work on Juvi's knee setting him up for the Maple Leaf. Juvi came back when Storm missed a springboard lariat. Juvi went for the Juvi Driver but Storm rolled through and locked in the Maple Leaf for the win.
Lance Storm made Juventud Guerrera submit to the Maple Leaf in 0:08:52.
Rating: *** 1/4
(Lance Storm retained the Cruiserweight Title.)
After the match we see Tony Mamaluke and Big Vito heading to the ring for their match with Goldberg.
After the break we see Mamaluke and Vito in the ring. The drums start and the sparks fly as Goldberg comes out. As Goldberg comes down the ramp Mamaluke tries a springboard bodyblock but Goldberg catches him and press him back into the ring. This match was really just a display for Goldberg's skills. Goldberg finally ended it when he speared both Vito and Mamaluke. Vito then was given the Jackhammer and we had our winner.
Handicap-Match:
Bill Goldberg defeated Tony Mamaluke and Big Vito when Goldberg
pinned Vito with the Jackhammer in 0:05:29.
Rating: *
Goldberg celebrated in the ring when the World Champion Rhino came in. Goldberg turned right into the Gore from Rhino. Rhino then locked the Rhino Recliner. We go off the air with Rhino standing over the fallen Goldberg.