Nitro comes on the air with footage of Starrcade 2001. We see Vince McMahon getting the victory, the formation of the New World Order and the Right to Censor. Also we see Raven hit the Raven Effect on Chris Benoit to win the GWF Title. We then go to the announce table.
JR: Welcome to Nitro everyone!
Hudson: This is the first ever Global Wrestling Federation show folks and we have some great matches. Including the Tajiri taking on Billy Kidman in a great cruiserweight match up.
JR: Also we will see Kanyon take on Nova in what should be a great one and the Hardy Boyz taking on the RTC team of Albert and Rick Steiner for the Tag Team Titles.
'No Chance' plays as Vince McMahon comes to ringside along with Bret Hart, Steve Austin, Big Van Vader and Al Snow.
McMahon: Welcome to the first ever Global Wrestling Federation show. Tonight I begin to fix some troubles here in the GWF. First off is our so called World Champion in Raven. What I want for my company is a man that is respectful. I want a man like this man right here Bret Hart.
Hart: For over five years I have been saying how evil this man is. All of you fans took it hook line and sinker. I have been with this man all along. Tonight I prove that why I am the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be.
McMahon: Raven I know you are back there so make sure you clean that belt up for this man. Now I want to talk about our TV Champion. Al Snow come up here. You willing destroyed your friendship because I told you to. I respect that. Tonight I am going to tell you something else, I want Disqo's head on a platter. First Mick Foley and now Disqo Al. This is what you wanted. You always wanted to be a superstar, this is your chance, don't blow it. I just want to thank all of you for showing your support for MY company.
Vince leaves the ring and we go to the back where we see Curt Hennig and Rick Rude arriving at the building. Just inside the building we see several of the Natural Born Thrillers.
Rude: Hey kid, where's our dressing room?
O'Haire: How in the hell should I know?
Rude: Curt it sure is hard to get good help these days.
Hennig: No Rick, these are the 'future' of our business.
Rude: What? You are kidding right.
Palumbo: No he isn't kidding. We are not only the future but we are the today. We are taking over the business right now.
Hennig: So you are the right now huh? Well how about two of your greenhorns get in the ring with us?
Stasiak: Are you kidding? You got it. Sean and Mark here would be glad to kick your ass.
We go to break with Hennig and Rude shoving their way through the NBT and heading into the building.
After the break it was the Hardy's verse RTC. Albert and Rick used their size and strength to keep control. Albert and Steiner went for a slingshot avalanche only to have Jeff move. Matt came in with a double lariat taking both men out. They then gave Albert a double lariat taking him over the top. Matt gave Steiner the Twist of Fate and Jeff hit the Swanton. Before the three count could go down though Val Venis hit the ring and broke the pin up and the official called for the bell. The RTC hit the ring and destroyed the Hardy Boyz and left them laying.
The Hardy Boyz defeated Right to Censor (Albert and Rick Steiner) when J. Hardy defeated R. Steiner by disqualification in 0:06:13.
Rating: *
(Right to Censor (Albert and Rick Steiner) retained the GWF Tag Team Titles.)
JR: That is the way the RTC works Scott. If they can't win they just take out the competition.
Hudson: These men seem set to do whatever it takes to get the point across JR.
In the back we see Edge and Christian in the hall talking. Hall and Nash walk by.
Christian: Last Call!
Hall: Did you say something?
Christian: Who me?
Edge: Nope we didn't say anything---isn't that just TOO SWEET?
Nash: I have heard of you two. You two just like to have fun don't you? You are a lot like us in that way. However the way you aren't like us is that we are winners.
Edge: Winners huh? You do know you are talking to the eight time WWF Tag Team Champions.
Hall: Wow but you have never been in the ring with the Outsiders. So tonight why don't you two just do that. Now that would be just TOO SWEET!
Christian: We will make sure we are done beating you before Last Call Scott.
We then go to break.
In a battle of innovators Kanyon picked up the win. This match was amazing. Each man pulled every move out of their playbooks. Nova went for the Kryptonite Krunch but Kanyon fought out. Nova tried to send Kanyon into the ropes but Kanyon reversed. Nova came out of the buckle right into the Flatliner for the win.
Kanyon pinned Nova with the Flatliner in 0:08:16.
Rating: ** 1/4
Rude and Hennig defeated the Natural Born Thrillers team but it was with some trouble. Early on Hennig was worked over by both men. O'Haire went for the Seanton Bomb but Hennig moved. A tag to Rude and the match went down hill for the NTB. Rude hit O'Haire with his Rude Awaking but Jindrak broke it up. Hennig hit a flying axhandle on Jindrak. Hennig and Rude then Jindrak with a Spiked Piledriver for the win.
Rick Rude and Curt Hennig defeated Natural Born Thrillers (Mark Jindrak and Sean O'Haire) when Rude pinned Jindrak after the Spiked Piledriver in 0:10:02.
Rating: ** 1/4
After the break Big Van Vader came to the ring.
Vader: I am sure many of you are wondering why I would sell my soul to the devil himself Vince McMahon. It is simple. This man is the most powerful man in the sport ever. I called him up to tell him I wanted a job with him once again and that I could guarantee that he won last night, which I did. Tonight I want a match with anyone in the back who has the guts.
Bill DeMott's music plays as he comes into the ring.
DeMott: Vader what happened to you? I remember the Rocky Mountain Monster who wouldn't back down from anyone. I remember the man that took WCW by storm and completely destroyed everyone. Now you are nothing more then another Vince McMahon ass kisser.
Vader: What, are you upset that Vince didn't make you this offer? I said I wanted a match, are you answering that challenge?
DeMott: What do you think?
DeMott nails Vader with a right hand and the match was on. The match wasn't much. DeMott actually had most of the offense. He slammed Vader and went for his Moonsault in less then a minute. DeMott missed and Vader took over. Vader hit his Vader Attack in the corner, a chokeslam, a power bomb and finally ended it with the Vader Bomb.
Big Van Vader pinned Bill DeMott with the Vader Bomb in 0:02:43.
Rating: * 1/4
Shawn Michaels defeated Spike in a great match up. Spike nearly got the win when he hit Acid Drop but HHH pulled Shawn from the ring. Spike then went over the top and took both men out. Back in the ring Spike was celebrating while the ref was checking on Shawn when a woman jumped the guardrail. It was Chyna. She Pearl Harbors Spike giving him a huge powerbomb. She rolls to the floor while Shawn gets back into the ring. Shawn sets up for Sweet Chin Music and hits Spike as he gets back to his feet. After the match Chyna comes in and embraces Shawn and Triple H. They give Chyna an nWo shirt and a can of spray paint. She proceeds to spray paint Spike Dudley with the nWo logo.
Shawn Michaels pinned Spike Dudley with the Superkick in 0:07:03.
Rating: **
JR: This is what we are going to have to deal with for a while huh?
Hudson: We have been through this before and so has a lot of the stars in the back. Hopefully some of the stars will ban together and end this before it gets started.
JR: Well when we get back it will be Vince McMahon's new best friend Stone Cold taking on William Regal.
Stone Cold was able to pick up a win with help from Big Van Vader. During the match both Regal and Austin were busted open. Austin went for the Stunner but Regal countered into the Cobra Neckbreaker. With both men down Vince came out and distracted the ref. From the crowd Vader came out and gave Regal a huge powerbomb. Vader ran back through the crowd while Austin recovered and hit the Stunner for the win.
Steve Austin pinned William Regal with the Stone Cold Stunner in 0:06:46.
Rating: ***
Al Snow and Disqo went to a ten minute draw meaning that Disqo retained his title. Several times throughout the match it seemed that Snow would become the champ only to have Disqo somehow kick out. Early on Disqo hit a swinging Neckbreaker followed by an elbow from the second turnbuckle for a near fall. Snow came back when he hit with Disqo with a spinebuster bomb. Snow went to the top and hit a top rope legdrop for a near fall. Disqo then got hit with the Snow Plow but Disqo manage to get his foot on the rope. Snow began to get frustrated. He went to the top again for a flying body press but Disqo rolled through for a near fall. Snow came up swinging but Disqo ducked and hit the Last Dance. Before he could make the cover the bell rang for the time limit. From the back out came the nWo. The attacked both men and tagged them before leaving the ring.
Al Snow and Disqo battled to a draw in 0:10:00.
Rating: *** 1/2
(Disqo retained the GWF TV Title.)
In the back we see Jeff Jarrett arriving at the building. He walks in and bumps into Hardcore Holly.
Jarrett: Hey Bob where's the locker room?
Holly: Listen 'Chosen One', I am Hardcore. So you best watch where you are walking.
Jarrett: Listen slappy don't start getting all huffy with me.
Holly: Who you calling slappy?
Jarrett: Just get out of my way.
Jarrett shoves Holly out of the way and starts continuing down the hall and Hardcore attacks him. Hardcore slams him in the back and then rams him into the wall.
Holly: Hey slappy, I will see you in the ring tonight.
We go to break with Jarrett trying to pull himself to his feet.
E & C music starts but suddenly it changes to the old Diesel music. Out comes Edge with a completely Diesel outfit on. Once again E & C music starts only to be replaced by the old Razor Ramon music. He comes Christian in a Razor Ramon outfit.
Christian: HEY YO! Say hello to the bad guy.
Edge just raises his fist ala Diesel.
JR: Edge and Christian are having a lot of fun but they might not think it is so funny when Hall and Nash get to the ring.
Hall and Nash actually came out laughing but were all business in the ring. Hall actually got in some trouble against E & C but once Nash was in his size was trouble. Nash dominated Edge with Hall ending it with Outsiders Edge. Hall and Nash tried to tag Edge with spray paint but Christian ran them off with a chair.
The Outsiders defeated Edge and Christian when Hall pinned Edge with the
Outsider Edge in 0:08:39.
Rating: ** 1/2
Tajiri picked up a win over youngster Kidman. This match was back and forth action with Kidman seemingly getting the upper hand. Kidman hit his Kid Crusher and went to the top for his Shooting Star Press. Tajiri however moved and Kidman hit hard. Tajiri waited on Kidman and hit a spinning heel kick and it was over. After the match Torrie Wilson came in and checked on Kidman. She however was looking at Tajiri as he left.
Tajiri pinned Billy Kidman after a spinning heel kick in 0:05:51.
Rating: *** 1/4
Hudson: Could Torrie still have feelings for Tajiri JR?
JR: Weirder things have happened Scott. We have two matches left. First up is Jeff Jarrett verse Hardcore Holly in hardcore action, then we have the main event with Raven taking on Bret Hart.
Jarrett picked up a win over Hardcore Holly but it was close. Hardcore surprisingly was able to stay in control most of the match. Hardcore used some weapons like chairs and stop signs but it was mostly just a slugfest. Holly went for his Hollycaust Falcon's Arrow but Jarrett fought out and hit the Stroke onto a stop sign for the win.
No-Countout-No-DQ-Falls-Count-Anywhere Match:
Jeff Jarrett pinned Hardcore Holly with the Stroke in 0:08:40.
Rating: ** 3/4
Hudson: JR is that what you would call a slobberknocker?
JR: That is close. The next match however could very well be a slobberknocker.
Hudson: Why wait, lets get to the ring!
Raven defeated Hart in a great match up. Hart seemed set on several occasions to win but never put Raven in the Sharpshooter. During the match McMahon came to ringside. McMahon tripped Raven giving Hart a near fall. From the back out ran Mick Foley who attacked McMahon. This brought out Vader, Austin and Snow. Right behind them were Disqo, William Regal and Rob Van Dam all ran out and we had a huge brawl on the floor. In the ring Hart went to the middle ropes for his elbow drop but Raven moved. Raven quickly hit the Raven Effect for the win.
No-Countout-No-DQ-Falls-Count-Anywhere Match:
Raven pinned Bret Hart with the Raven Effect in 0:13:44.
Rating: *** 1/2
(Raven retained the GWF World Title.)
We then go off the air with all eight men fighting.