WCW Monday Nitro (1-1-96)
Announcers:Steve McMichael, Eric Bischoff, & Bobby Heenan
"The Enforcer" Arn Anderson vs. "Macho Man" Randy Savage
-Arn Anderson met Randy Savage on Nitro after Double A cost Savage the World Title at Starrcade.
-Savage opened the match by laying into Anderson in the first moments.
-Anderson rebounded by working on Savage's injured arm.
-Arn DDT'ed Savage before reaching into his tights to use a pair of brass knuckles, but Savage countered.
-Savage was about to get the pinfall victory, until Benoit & Pillman hit the ring, and layed a huge Horsemen beadown on Macho Man, along with Anderson, until Sting & Luger hit the ring to chase them off.
-Luger chased off The Horsemen with a chair, while Sting tended to Savage.
Winner:Randy Savage by DQ!
Chris Benoit vs. Lord Steven Regal
-This match had a lot of mat wrestling from both men.
-Both men tried to make each other submit to various holds.
-Regal had just about everything going for him, until The Horsemen hit the ring.
-Brian Pillman had the referee distracted, while Arn DDT's Regal, allowing Benoit to make the cover and win.
Winner:Chris Benoit
Horsemen interview!
The Horsemen just got done delivering yet another beatdown. This time, to Lord Steven Regal. Gene Okerlund gets into the ring, and trys to get an interview.
Gene:Alright, gentlemen. Come on in here. It seems to me, Arn Anderson, Brian Pillman, & Chris Benoit that The Four Horsemen are definately back in business.
Anderson:Gene Okerlund, I think you couldn't say it any better, because when The Horsemen come to town, we are always ready to make a statement, and that's exactly what happened, tonight and last week at Starrcade. You see, Ric Flair is the leader of The Four Horsemen. He is the World Heavyweight Champion for the 12th time, and that's how things are gonna stay, here in WCW. Ric Flair said a long time ago that when he got back in the ball game, he wouldn't just play, he'd win, and that's what happened on pay per view, Gene. Savage and Regal just found out what The Horsemen are all about, and Hogan, that same thing is gonna happen to you, tonight. You think you have Ric Flair where you want him? Think again.
Benoit:Gene, there's nothing like seeing a victum of The Horsemen get his comeuppance. Get used to seeing it, WCW, because it's gonna happen for a very long time.
Pillman:You see, Gene? What we have here is the ultimate dynasty in this great sport reigning supreme, once again. We told you that we were picking up where we left off in this sport, where this elite group last dominated, back in the 80's. We are gonna show the world that The Four Horsemen take no prisoners. I mean, think about the hitlist. Hogan, Savage, Sting, Luger, and even The Dungeon of Doom. We just don't care who it is.
Anderson:Pillman, please quit starting fires and wars that we don't need to fight. The Champ has a big match coming up, soon, and we need to focus on keeping that title around Flair's waist.
Gene:Alright, we need to go to break. Still to come, Flair and Hogan for the WCW World Heavyweight Title. Stay with us.
However, before we went to break, The Dungeon of Doom went after The Horsemen, until The Giant restained them.
Sting and Lex Luger vs. Super Assassins (w/Col. Parker)
-Sting and Luger won this match with their submission moves. Nothing of serious note happened here.
Interview with The Giant & Jimmy Hart!
Hart & Giant are standing by with Gene.
Gene:Jimmy Hart, I don't know who dresses you, but you sure look ridiculous.
Hart:You know what, Okerlund? Shut up, because I have something to say. You see, Hogan? While you were out on suspension, I have been switching gears all over the place, associating myself with nothing but winners, baby. Whether it be Ric Flair, The Taskmaster, or the big Giant. As long as their winners, that's all that matters.
Giant takes the mic.
Giant:Hogan, just remember this. I know you're back. I know you're here, and when I get my hands on you, Hogan, you are gonna get yours, I promise you.
WCW World Title match
Ric Flair © vs. Hulk Hogan
-This was the most anticipated match of the night, as two big legends went at it for the gold.
-This match went back and forth, but Hogan got the upper hand, near the ending.
-But, the ending saw The Horsemen hit the ring, and attack Hogan, causing a DQ.
-Savage, Sting, & Luger made the rescue, however, and started an all out 8-man brawl in the ring.
-But, The Giant made the real impact as he chokslammed Hogan, Savage, & Sting to cap off the show. Luger just bailed.
Winner:Hulk Hogan by DQ!
