Thunder comes on the air with footage from Nitro.  We see the break up between Sting and the Ministry.  We also see Arn Anderson make the save for Jeff Jarrett and Little Guido defeat Disqo to get a shot at Rhino tonight.

Brian Christopher pinned Disqo with the Tennessee Jam in 0:04:22.
Rating: * 1/4

The first match was between two cruiserweights trying to get into title contention.  Early on Disqo had the match in control, but didn't finish Brian off.  Brian surprised Disqo with a brainbuster out of nowhere.  He then hit the Tennessee Jam for the win.

Tony Mamaluke pinned Mikey Whipwreck with the Guillotine Legdrop in 0:07:00.
Rating: ** 1/4

The number one contender for the Cruiserweight title Tony Mamaluke faced a former US Champion in Mikey Whipwreck.  This was a highflying match until the rest of the FBI came to the ringside area.  The distraction allowed Mamaluke to hit a reverse DDT followed by his Guillotine Legdrop for the win.  We then go to the backstage area.

We see the commissioner Hollywood Hogan in his office, suddenly Scott Steiner comes in.

Steiner:  Listen up Hogan.  I don't care how, but I want Rhino in the ring tonight!

Hogan:  Hey, who in the hell do you think you are?  You don't barge into MY office and tell ME what to do.  You want Rhino, well you have to earn it.  Tonight you will be in action against a man of MY choice.  If you win you get your match, if not you can work your way up.

Steiner:  Don't screw with me Hogan, or your ass will be grass.

The Mamalukes defeated Scott Taylor and Jaime Knoble when Johnny the Bull pinned Knoble with the Spinning Flying Legdrop in 0:04:27.
Rating: ** 3/4

The Mamalukes picked up a big win here tonight as they defeated the FBI's number one enemies Scott Taylor and Jaime Knoble.  Taylor and Knoble had good teamwork.  The end came when Vito hit his Spinning DDT on Knoble setting up the Spinning Flying Legdrop from Johnny for the win.  The FBI then worked over both men before leaving the ring.

Just Joe pinned Lash LeRoux with the Jumping DDT in 0:03:33.
Rating: *

In the second cruiserweight match of the night Just Joe picked up the win over a very disappointed Lash LeRoux.  LeRoux hasn't had many wins here in WCW.  The end came when Just Joe hit his Jumping DDT.  We then go to the back where Ric Flair is with Lance Storm, Spike Dudley and the Hart Foundation.

Flair:  Listen guys, tonight the two best teams in WCW face off for the titles.  I want a good match out there, no cheap shots or anything.  Lets show the fans what WCW can do.

Storm:  I am Canadian Ric, I was born to wrestle and bred to win.

Hart:  Lance, you were bred to win, by my family.  We taught you everything you know, but not everything we know.  Tonight the student learns one more lesson.

Lance Storm and Spike Dudley defeated The Hart Foundation when Spike Dudley pinned B. Hart with the Acid Drop in 0:11:37.
Rating: ** 1/4
(Lance Storm and Spike Dudley retained the WCW Tag Team Titles.)

This tag team match was an amazing match up between two teams.  Spike and Lance were showing great teamwork here.  They hit several double dropkicks and slams.  The Hart Foundation came back as Lance missed a flying elbow.  Bret and Jim worked over Lance.  The end came when Storm made the tag and Spike was a house of fire.  He hit the Acid Drop on Bret by running up Neidhart and getting the win.  After the match the four men shook hands.  We then go to the back and Ric Flair's office once again.  We see Jeff Jarrett walk in.

Flair:  Hey Jeff, sorry about Monday night, didn't know Rhino was that crazy.

Jarrett:  That slapass is lucky I didn't show him why I am the Chosen One.

Flair:  Speaking of being the Chosen One, tonight I have picked you to team with me against Gangrel and Papa Shango.  Go get ready Jeff, tonight we take out two members of the Ministry.

After the break we see Scott Steiner come to the ring.

Steiner:  HOGAN!  Send whoever you have a death wish on out to this ring because tonight I break someone's neck.

Voodoo Child plays as Hogan comes out.

Hogan:  Scott, tonight you are going to be read your last rites, because you are going into the ring with THE UNDERTAKER!

The lights suddenly go out.  When they come up we see that The Undertaker is in the ring and the match begins.

The Undertaker pinned Scott Steiner with the Last Rites in 0:05:33.
Rating: * 1/4

In a short hard-hitting match The Undertaker got a big win over Scott Steiner getting a title shot against Rhino or Little Guido.  Steiner hit a big Steiner Line and looked ready to lock in the Steiner Recliner when Hogan jumped on the apron.  This allowed Taker to recover and hit a choke slam followed by the Last Rites for the win.

Big Van Vader pinned Owen Hart with the Vader Bomb in 0:05:09. Owen Hart suffered an elbow injury. He will be out for approximately 3 cards.
Rating: * 3/4
(Big Van Vader retained the WCW United States Title.)

The US Champion Vader defeated Owen Hart in this match up.  Owen ended up hurting himself when he missed a flying elbow.  Vader took advantage by hitting an inverted Powerbomb, a regular powerbomb and then the Vader Bomb for the win. 

Ric Flair and Jeff Jarrett defeated The Ministry (Gangrel and Papa Shango) when Flair defeated Gangrel via pinfall in 0:04:47.
Rating: * 3/4

The Ministry wasn't on their game here tonight as the team of Flair and Jarrett dominated them.  The end came when Jarrett hit Gangrel with his guitar and Flair made the cover.  They then locked both men into Figure Fours before leaving them lying. 

Rhino pinned Little Guido Maritato with the Piledriver in 0:06:45.
Rating: *** 1/4
(Rhino retained the WCW TV Title.)

Rhino and Little Guido had a great match up here tonight.  It looked like Guido was about to become a two time TV Champ when Scott Taylor showed up at ringside.  This distracted Guido allowing Rhino to gore him and hit the Piledriver for the win.  Scott Taylor then came into the ring and attacked Guido.  Rhino however didn't like that and gored Taylor before leaving.  After the break we see William Regal in the ring.

Regal:  Hello all my American friends, it is I, William Regal.  Tonight I want to talk about fairness.  Now in England, a much better country then this bloody country you all live in.  In England after a big win like mine at Uncensored I would have been knighted.  But instead as I left the arena I was showered with litter thrown by your ill-behaved children.  So I am going to do the world a favor.  What your children need is a role model.  So tonight I am challenging that miserable world champion of ours Booker T to a match.  Booker, if you have what American's call Testicular Fortitude come defend your title.

Booker T's music plays as he comes out.

Booker:  Regal, would you please shut the hell up.  I wrestle every night for these people.  I fought the Ministry for these people and tonight I shut your mouth once and for all.

Booker then charges the ring.

Booker T pinned William Regal with the Book End in 0:12:24.
Rating: **** 1/4
(Booker T retained the WCW World Title.)

In both William's and Booker's best matches they really tore the ring up.  Early on Regal hit a double underhook suplex and nearly got the win.  Regal then locked in the Regal Stretch.  Booker screamed in pain as he struggled to the ropes.  Regal then went out of his usual game plan and missed a flying elbow.  Booker T then took over.  He hit the Ghetto Blaster and a missile dropkick.  He then hit a spinebuster and the Harlem Hangover.  Booker then went for the Book End, but Regal hit several back elbows breaking it up.  Regal then went to the top again, this time attempting a double axhandle.  Booker caught him and hit the Book End and got the win.  We leave the air with Regal looking shocked and Booker celebrating.

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