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Backstage, Mike Graham asks Kevin Nash how he
feels after taking a guitar shot from Jeff Jarrett. Nash
acts as if he doesn't know who Graham is, but since
Kevin is told he was the commissioner, the
commissioner he will be.

Hardcore Match
Fit Finlay d. Evan Karagias with 3 Count
3 Count entered the ring, performing their hit song,
but were cut short by Fit Finlay, who laid in to
Karagias right away. It was hardcore rules, which
meant since Helms and Moore were at ringside,
Finlay could beat on them as well. Helms attacked
with one of the heavy green circles, giving the
dancing trio the advantage. Finlay recovered, and
took all three out with a trashcan before finishing
Karagias with a tombstone piledriver.

Backstage, Kevin Nash believes he is Commissioner
Gordon of Gotham City, telling his nurses to contact
Batman.

Interview: The nWo
In the New World Order's dressing room, Jeff Jarrett
told Mean Gene that the countdown had started to
Superbrawl, where the chosen reign would begin for Jarrett, when he defeats Sid
Vicious.

Backstage, Kid Cam catches Buff Bagwell making the moves on Daffney Unger. When
Buff asks her whom she is going to choose between him and David Flair, she screams
in his face, laughing hysterically while running away.

Interview: Nature Boy Ric Flair
Flair told the Reno fans that they were living in a nothing happenin' town and asked a
girl at ringside if she wanted to ride "Space Mountain." The Nature Boy, carrying Hulk
Hogan's yellow and red weightlifting belt, said he defeated Hulkamania and challenged
anyone to wrestle him later in the night. Vampiro came to the ramp, and said that
although he respected Flair, he would kick the Nature Boy's ass all over the ring.

Interview: La Parka
Mean Gene looked surprised as La Parka told him, in English, that the chairman was
checking back into WCW and "Parkamania" would run wild later in the broadcast.

Backstage, David Flair questions Daffney about her conversation with Buff, as Crowbar
looks on from behind a cage in the background.

Backstage, Kevin Nash, er ... Commissioner Gordon calls "Alfred" on the Bat Phone
to find out what to do. Ralphus is on the other end of the phone in utter confusion.

La Parka d. Berlyn
Berlyn attacked La Parka at the bell, trying to get the upper hand at the start. The fans
chanted USA, however referee Mickey Jay, the only American in the ring, failed to
acknowledge the crowd's accolades. The Chairman got the win with a corkscrew from
the top rope.

Backstage, Billy Kidman and Torrie Wilson tell Buff that the Kid Cam that taped his
conversation with Daffney earlier was stolen from them on Monday.

Interview: Tank Abbott
Tank told Mean Gene that Big Al was out of the way, and Abbot was on to the next
level of play. Mike Jones, formerly everyone, including Curly Bill, Vincent, and Shane,
interrupted the interview and challenged Tank to a match.

Buff Bagwell d. David Flair with Daffney Unger
Bagwell threw Flair around the ring, as David seemed distracted with protecting
Daffney. The Maestro and Symphony came to ringside, but Unger dove from the apron
onto the blonde pianist. As this was going on, Buff scored the pin on Flair for the
victory. After the bell, Maestro attacked Bagwell.

Tank Abbott d. Mike Jones by TKO
Jones was psyched and ready to finally have his own identity. Jones fought a valiant
effort, but in the end he, much like his past aliases, was left lying in the ring, counting
the ring lights, as Tank scored another knockout win.

Backstage, Commissioner Gordon speaks with Bruce "Ralphus" Wayne, asking him if
he is up for the task.

Vampiro d. "Nature Boy" Ric Flair by reversed decision
Flair came to the ring, stylin' and profilin', in a glittering silver and black robe. A
nervous Vampiro looked white as a ghost as he locked up for the first time ever with
the legendary Flair. Vamp flustered the Nature Boy, who hit the floor to regain his
thoughts. Back inside, the two exchanged stinging chops to the chest, before Flair
went to work on the knee of his gothic opponent. The Total Package and Elizabeth
arrived at ringside, toting a baseball bat. As Elizabeth distracted referee Billy
Silverman, Package clubbed Vamp in the leg with the bat, setting up the dirtiest player
in the game to apply the figure four leglock for the shady win. After the commercial, it
was announced that the decision had been reversed.

Backstage, Vampiro sits on the floor stretching his injured knee. Fit Finlay comes
from nowhere and attacks the already injured leg.

Interview: Dustin Rhodes
Rhodes started the interview by telling a man in the front row to shut the hell up.
Dustin told Terry Funk he was an old bag of bones and told The Funker he would put
him out of wrestling. Funk came onto the big screen and told Rhodes that he and his
father were nothing but piles of horse crap. Dustin flipped out and left the ring,
attacking several crew members on his way.

Backstage, Mickey Jay asks Terry Taylor if suspended referee Mark Johnson can be
reinstated so he can settle some personal issues with him. Taylor said he would let
Johnson wrestle if Jay gives him a good ass kicking.

Backstage, Booker tells Billy Kidman that they need to watch each other's backs.

The Artist Formerly Known As Prince Iaukea d. Crowbar
As usual, Paisley introduced her man, the WCW Cruiserweight Champion. Crowbar
entered with his lead pipe and did three free falls to the canvas as everyone looked on
in confusion. On the outside, Crowbar delivered his patented big splash to Iaukea on
the hard floor. As both men crashed to the canvas from the top rope, Daffney
distracted The Artist with her purple wig. Paisley pulled the wig from her head and the
two girls started a catfight. As Charles Robinson broke up the cats, The Artist came
from the top, catching Crowbar with a DDT for the win.

Interview: Sid Vicious
Vicious tells The Total Package that he will fall like all the rest, laughing
uncontrollably.

Backstage, Nash, watching Sid laugh, says he knows the Joker has something to do
with what's going on. When the nurses ask Nash if he should call Superman, he says
everyone knows Superman is just a comic book character.

Backstage, The Mamalukes brawl with Lane and Idol as Disco approaches the ring.

The Wall d. Disco Inferno
Disco told The Wall that since The Mamalukes weren't there to defend the titles
against him, that Wall and Inferno could have the night off. The former bodyguard
thought different, as he started throwing DI around the ring like a rag doll. The Wall
won the match with his devastating chokeslam.

Interview: The Total Package and Elizabeth
Package, with Elizabeth, and his 4% body fat, told Sid that he would fall to the Total
Package later in the main event.

The Harris Brothers d. Booker and Billy Kidman with Torrie Wilson
The brothers Harris had the tag team advantage over the first time team of Booker and
Kidman. Don Harris slammed Billy from pillar to post, wearing down the back of the
youngster. Booker finally tagged in, cleaning house on the Harris twins. As Wilson
tended to Kidman on the outside, Big Ron and Heavy D finished Booker off with the
H-Bomb for the very impressive win.

Backstage, The nWo watches on as Sid Vicious makes his way to the ring.

Non-Title Match
Sid Vicious d. The Total Package with Elizabeth by DQ
The WCW Champion took it to the challenger, sending him rolling to the outside in this
non-title match. Package brought Sid to his knees in a test of strength, but Vicious
powered back and put Package onto his back. Just as the champion was setting up
for the chokeslam, Ric Flair ran in, but was quickly sent to the floor. Vicious
powerbombed TTP, but as the black bat came into play, it was Sid left lying after being
struck in the leg.

Backstage, Jeff Jarrett whacked a guitar over the head of referee Mickey Jay as
Thunder goes off the air.

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