WCW Monday Nitro Season 4, Episode 1: January 5, 1998

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January 5, 1998

There’s tension in the air between members of the New World Order. Will they be able to stick together or is this the beginning of the end for the most powerful group in sports-entertainment? J.J. Dillon gives the state of WCW address. Chris Jericho faces Diamond Dallas Page. Ric Flair has some choice words for Bret Hart. Goldberg faces Stevie Ray.

109 min

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January 12, 1998

The nWo addresses the possibility of ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage leaving the group on this episode of Nitro. Diamond Dallas Page has a huge announcement regarding the debut episode of Thunder. The Outsiders battle The Steiner Brothers in the main event. Booker T faces Saturn. Goldberg, The Giant, Rey Mysterio, and many more are in action.

104 min

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January 19, 1998

Hulk Hogan issues a challenge to an imposing figure. Ric Flair delivers a special message to Bret Hart. The war of words between Scott Hall and Larry Zbyszko continues. Eddie Guerrero faces Rick Martel. Booker T takes on Mortis. Scott Hall faces Lex Luger and more.

108 min

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January 26, 1998

Chairman J.J. Dillon issues an important statement regarding new sanctions in WCW. Goldberg takes on Brad Armstrong. Buff Bagwell faces Scott Steiner. Psicosis battles Chavo Guerrero Jr. There’s dissension in the NWO. Bret Hart makes his intentions known on the road to the WCW Championship. Lex Luger battles Scott Hall and much more.

136 min

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February 2, 1998

Hulk Hogan has his sights set on Sting and will stop at nothing until he gets a rematch. “Macho Man” Randy Savage faces Sting in the main event. Psicosis battles Juventud Guerrera. Ultimo Dragon faces Billy Kidman. Chris Jericho defends his Cruiserweight Championship. Booker T takes on Lord Steven Regal. Steve McMichael faces Davey Boy Smith.

135 min

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February 9, 1998

Hollywood Hogan stirs up controversy. The Outsiders face The Steiner Brothers in the main event. Goldberg takes on Lord Steven Regal. Eddie Guerrero joins forces with Chris Jericho to face Chavo Guerrero Jr. & Dean Malenko. Ultimo Dragon battles Saturn. Konnan faces Norman Smiley. “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Lex Luger, Sting, and more are featured.

135 min

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February 16, 1998

Sting teams with Lex Luger to face Hollywood Hogan & “Macho Man” Randy Savage in the main event. Goldberg takes on Hugh Morrus. The Outsiders face Public Enemy in tag team action. Ultimo Dragon faces Billy Kidman. “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton takes on Curt Hennig. Chris Jericho and Eddie Guerrero compete in tag team action.

136 min

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February 23, 1998

Sting has brought the WCW World Championship back to where it belongs, but the New World Order are plotting their next move to foil the champion’s reign. Ric Flair takes on Brad Armstrong. Ultimo Dragon faces Kaz Hayashi. Eddie Guerrero battles Disco Inferno. ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage, Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart, and many more are featured.

137 min

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March 2, 1998

Sting joins forces with “Macho Man” Randy Savage to face Hollywood Hogan & Scott Hall. Eddie Guerrero teams with Chris Jericho to face Dean Malenko & Booker T. Raven faces Disco Inferno. The Public Enemy battles Hugh Morrus & The Barbarian in a Philadelphia Street Fight. Goldberg, Bret Hart, and many more are featured.

137 min

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March 9, 1998

“Macho Man” Randy Savage refuses to back down from the New World Order and enlists two huge WCW Superstars to join the fight in the main event. Ric Flair goes one-on-one with Curt Hennig. Lex Luger teams with Rick Steiner to face Scott Steiner & Scott Norton. Dean Malenko faces Billy Kidman. Diamond Dallas Page, Goldberg, and more are featured.

137 min

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March 16, 1998 - Spring Break-Out 1998

“Macho Man” Randy Savage makes his intentions for the NWO known to Eric Bischoff. Sting teams with Lex Luger to clash with Hollywood Hulk Hogan & Savage in the main event. Chavo Guerrero Jr. faces Booker T. Fit Finlay battles Ultimo Dragon. Chris Jericho takes on Juventud Guerrera. Goldberg, The Outsiders, and many more are featured.

138 min

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March 23, 1998

The Giant faces Hollywood Hulk Hogan & Kevin Nash in a Handicap Match. Champions collide when Diamond Dallas Page battles Sting. Curt Hennig takes on Davey Boy Smith. Chavo Guerrero Jr. faces Ultimo Dragon. Eddie Guerrero battle Kaz Hayashi. Goldberg, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, and many more are in action.

132 min

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March 30, 1998

Kevin Nash teams with “Macho Man” Randy Savage to take on Sting & Lex Luger. Fit Finlay faces Saturn. Troubles are brewing within the New World Order between Hollywood Hogan and Kevin Nash. Chris Jericho takes on Marty Jannetty. Disco Inferno faces Billy Kidman. Goldberg, Booker T, and many more are in action.

136 min

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April 6, 1998

Sting defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Kevin Nash in the main event. Chris Jericho faces Juventud Guerrera. It’s international warfare when La Parka, Psicosis & El Dandy face Magnum Tokyo, Judo Suwa & CIMA Nobunaga. Diamond Dallas Page faces Buff Bagwell. Booker T, Goldberg, and many more are in action.

137 min

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April 13, 1998

“Rowdy” Roddy Piper lays down the law when he signs a huge main event. Two of WCW’s toughest go at it when Fit Finlay takes on Scott Steiner. Lex Luger faces Buff Bagwell. Goldberg looks to exert his dominance over WCW and continues his undefeated streak. Rick Steiner battles Konnan. Diamond Dallas Page, Booker T, and many more are in action.

139 min

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April 20, 1998

Hollywood Hogan and the New World Order have an important message for “Macho Man” Randy Savage. Juventud Guerrera faces Chris Jericho. Goldberg looks to extend his undefeated streak when he takes on Raven. Ultimo Dragon battles La Parka. Booker T faces Psicosis. Bret Hart, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, and many more are featured.

137 min

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April 27, 1998

Kevin Nash and “Macho Man” Randy Savage have a big surprise for Hollywood Hogan. Sting, Lex Luger & The Giant face Konnan, Brian Adams & Scott Steiner. Booker T battles Eddie Guerrero. Chavo Guerrero Jr. faces Chris Jericho. Goldberg looks to extend his undefeated streak when he faces Scott Norton. Juventud Guerrera takes on Billy Kidman.

43 min

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April 28, 1998 - Tuesday Nitro

Special Tuesday edition of Nitro. World Cruiserweight Champion Chris Jericho vs Psichosis, Hugh Morrus and The Barbarian face Public Enemy, World Television Champion, Booker T fights Eddie Guerrero, United States Champion Bill Goldberg is in action plus so much more.

89 min

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May 4, 1998

The Wolfpac are in the house and looking to recruit their newest member while sending a message to Hollywood Hogan. Lex Luger takes on Kevin Nash. Chris Jericho takes on Dean Malenko. Bad blood is on the rise between Raven and Diamond Dallas Page. Goldberg, The Steiner Brothers, and many more are featured.

88 min

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May 11, 1998

Bret Hart discusses his upcoming match against “Macho Man” Randy Savage. Hollywood Hogan squares off against Savage in a big main event match. Billy Kidman faces Juventud Guerrera. Dusty Rhodes has a message for the New World Order. Booker T, Goldberg, and many more are featured.

138 min

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May 18, 1998

Eric Bischoff discusses his future in WCW. Psicosis battles Saturn. “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and “Macho Man” Randy Savage look to settle their differences. The NWO continues to wreak havoc. Juventud Guerrera faces Damian. Goldberg, Diamond Dallas Page, and many more are featured.

47 min

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May 25, 1998

The battle lines have been drawn between the New World Order and The Wolfpac. NWO Sting & The Giant face Lex Luger & Sting. Konnan faces La Parka. The saga between “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, and Bret “Hit Man” Hart continues. Chavo Guerrero Jr. takes on Ultimo Dragon. Goldberg defends the United States Championship

140 min

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June 1, 1998

The Wolfpac look to even the odds against the New World Order by recruiting Sting. The Giant & Hollywood Hogan face Lex Luger & Kevin Nash in the main event. Public Enemy faces Saturn & Raven. Can “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and “Macho Man” Randy Savage come to amicable terms in their fight against Bret Hart? Eddie Guerrero faces Fit Finlay.

139 min

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June 8, 1998

NBA Superstar Dennis Rodman is back in the corner of the New World Order. How will The Wolfpac respond to the presence of “The Worm?” Chris Jericho receives some bad news from Ted Turner. The Best of Seven series featuring Booker T continues. Fit Finlay faces Norman Smiley. Sting, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Eddie Guerrero, and many more are featured.

127 min

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June 15, 1998

The Public Enemy takes on Barbarian & Hugh Morrus in a Hardcore Match. Harlem Heat battles Sting & Kevin Nash. “Macho Man” Randy Savage issues a big challenge to Diamond Dallas Page. The rivalry between Dean Malenko and Chris Jericho heats up. “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Hollywood Hogan, and more are featured.

138 min

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June 22, 1998

NFL Superstar Kevin Greene makes his return on this wild episode of Nitro! The Giant is featured in the main event. The Wolfpac issue a bold statement regarding the WCW Tag Team Titles. Eddie Guerrero faces Alex Wright. Goldberg, Bret Hart, Diamond Dallas Page, and many more are featured.

132 min

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June 29, 1998

Kevin Greene makes his intentions for the New World Order known, but the NWO has its sights set on a certain NBA superstar. The Giant competes in a handicap match against Sumo Fuji & Judo Suwa. Lex Luger teams with Sting to face Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart and Davey Boy Smith. Goldberg, Harlem Heat, and many more are featured.

136 min

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July 6, 1998

Hollywood Hulk Hogan lays out his master plan for Diamond Dallas Page and Karl Malone at Bash at the Beach. Goldberg defends the United States Championship against Scott Hall and then goes on to battle Hulk Hogan in the main event. Booker T takes on Dean Malenko. Chris Jericho battles Ultimo Dragon. Psicosis goes one on one with Juventud Guerrera

139 min

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July 13, 1998

Scott Hall shows his true colors when he takes on Hollywood Hogan. Goldberg defends the United States Championship against Curt Hennig in the main event. Chris Jericho rains on the parade of the newly crowned Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio. Bret Hart battles Fit Finlay. Rey Mysterio goes one-on-one with Dean Malenko.

139 min

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July 20, 1998

Scott Hall has some choice words for former best friend Kevin Nash and teams with The Giant to battle Nash & Sting. Bret Hart faces Diamond Dallas Page. Chris Jericho addresses his issues with Dean Malenko. Eddie Guerrero faces Konnan. Curt Hennig takes on Lex Luger. The Great Muta, Ultimo Dragon, and many more are in action.

131 min

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July 27, 1998

The New World Order have their sights set on Goldberg’s World Heavyweight Championship. Sting takes on Scott Hall. Diamond Dallas Page vows to get rid of Hollywood Hogan. Will he be able to when they face off in the main event? Chris Jericho takes on Dean Malenko.

129 min

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August 3, 1998

Diamond Dallas Page gives his thoughts on the upcoming Road Wild event where he’ll partner with Tonight Show host Jay Leno. WCW World Heavyweight Champion, Goldberg will stop at nothing until he gets his hands on The Giant. Bret Hart teams with Sting to face The Giant & Scott Hall in the main event.

128 min

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August 10, 1998

Lex Luger has his sights set on Bret Hart’s United States Championship. Meng faces Goldberg in the main event. Sting teams with Kevin Nash to face Scott Hall & The Giant. Chris Jericho faces Stevie Ray. Psicosis, Rey Mysterio, and Lizmark Jr. compete in a Triple Threat Match. Billy Kidman battles Juventud Guerrera. Konnan faces Curt Hennig.

142 min

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August 17, 1998

Hulk Hogan receives the ultimate surprise. Bret Hart defends the United States Championship against Diamond Dallas Page. J.J. Dillon makes a huge executive decision concerning Halloween Havoc. Curt Hennig battles Dean Malenko. Chris Jericho, Goldberg, The Giant, and many more are featured

137 min

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August 24, 1998

The Warrior is back and looking to turn WCW upside down. Kevin Nash finds the perfect tag team partner to face Hollywood Hulk Hogan & The Giant. Chris Jericho battles Curt Hennig. Kaz Hayashi faces Dean Malenko. Konnan takes on Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart. Lex Luger takes on Brian Adams. Bret Hart, Diamond Dallas Page, and many more are featured.

138 min

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August 31, 1998

Hollywood Hogan teams with Bret Hart to face Sting & Lex Luger. J.J. Dillon takes a walk down memory lane with Arn Anderson. “Rowdy” Roddy Piper has choice words for Bret Hart. Chris Jericho takes on Disco Inferno. The Warrior is back with a vengeance.

145 min

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September 7, 1998

Hollywood Hogan is hell-bent on getting his hands on The Warrior. The Wolfpac attempts to recruit Diamond Dallas Page for the big War Games event. DDP teams with “Rowdy” Roddy Piper to face Sting & Lex Luger in the main event. Goldberg looks to extend his undefeated streak. Chris Jericho and more are featured.

142 min

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September 14, 1998

Ric Flair makes his triumphant return to WCW on this action packed episode of Nitro! Sting takes on Goldberg in a huge main event. ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper gives Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart a reality check. Juventud Guerrera faces Billy Kidman. Scott Hall takes on Lex Luger. The Warrior is back again which spells trouble for the New World Order.

147 min

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September 21, 1998

The mysterious Warrior is in the house for this episode of Nitro and his message to the New World Order is coming through loud and clear. The Giant teams with Stevie Ray to take on Lex Luger and Kevin Nash in the main event. Diamond Dallas Page takes on Alex Wright. Billy Kidman faces Disco Inferno. Chavo Guerrero Jr. battles Konnan.

146 min

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September 28, 1998

Hulk Hogan is bound and determined to get his hands on The Warrrior after the Warrior’s attacks on the New World Order. Bret Hart responds to comments from Eric Bischoff. Hart and Hogan square off in a huge main event. Psicosis takes on Ernest Miller. Scott Hall faces Billy Kidman. The Four Horsemen, Diamond Dallas Page, and others are featured.

133 min

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October 5, 1998

The arena can barely contain a wild brawl between Bret Hart and Sting. Psicosis faces Billy Kidman. Judy Bagwell has some choice words for her son. Brian Adams takes on Rick Steiner. Diamond Dallas Page battles Kanyon. Arn Anderson and The Four Horsemen have a special surprise for Eric Bischoff. Plus, the NWO and more.

143 min

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October 12, 1998

The war between Eric Bischoff and The Four Horsemen escalates. The Warrior stands beside Sting in the fight against New World Order members Hollywood Hulk Hogan & Bret Hart in the main event. Goldberg looks to extend his undefeated streak but has his biggest test to date when he faces The Giant. Chris Jericho battles Raven and much more.

136 min

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October 19, 1998

The Mayor of Minneapolis makes a special presentation on this big episode of Nitro. Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart faces Sting in a huge main event. Chris Jericho takes on Raven. Rey Mysterio battles Billy Kidman. Kevin Nash, Lex Luger, and Konnan face Scott Hall, Scott Norton, and Stevie Ray. Hollywood Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, and many more are featured.

137 min

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October 26, 1998

The Warrior is back on Nitro and vows to get his hands on Hollywood Hogan. Diamond Dallas Page faces Bret Hart in the main event. Plus, see the entire match between Goldberg and Diamond Dallas Page from Halloween Havoc. Scott Hall & Scott Steiner battle Lex Luger & Konnan. The Four Horsemen, New World Order, and many more are featured.

141 min

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November 2, 1998

The Four Horsemen are riding high once again on this episode of Nitro and have their sights set on nWo head honcho, Eric Bischoff. The Giant takes on Lex Luger in the main event. Scott Hall battles Booker T. Rey Mysterio faces Psicosis in high-flying, lucha action. Chris Jericho, Scott Steiner, and many more are featured.

140 min

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November 9, 1998

Hollywood Hogan has a huge announcement regarding the future of the United States of America. Bret Hart continues his tirade against WCW’s favorites. Rey Mysterio battles Eddie Guerrero. The Giant teams with Scott Hall to take on Kevin Nash & Lex Luger in the main event. Chris Jericho, Goldberg, and many more are featured.

141 min

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November 10, 1998 - Tuesday Nitro

A special 1 hour Tueday edition of WCW Nitro. Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. El Dandy. Saturn vs. Sick Boy. Booker T vs. Disco Inferno. Fit Finlay vs. Steve McMichael. Goldberg (WCW World Heavyweight Champion) vs Meng.

38 min

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November 16, 1998

Ric Flair will stop at nothing until he gets his hands on Eric Bischoff and brings back an old ally to help him in his fight. Kidman defends the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Juventud Guerrera. Eddie Guerrero faces Rey Mysterio. A legendary superstar is out to get Goldberg. Bret Hart, Chris Jericho, and many more are featured.

138 min

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November 23, 1998

With a former Four Horsemen member back in the picture, Ric Flair looks to do the impossible and knock Eric Bischoff out of the picture. Goldberg battles The Giant in the main event. Bret Hart has a bone to pick with Diamond Dallas Page but first must get past Dean Malenko. Booker T faces Konnan. Chris Jericho, Rey Mysterio, and more are featured.

141 min

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November 24, 1998 - Tuesday Nitro

A special 1 hour Tuesday edition of WCW Nitro. Scott Norton vs. Kaz Hayashi. Disco Inferno vs. Scott Putski. Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. Tokyo Magnum. Stevie Ray vs. Van Hammer. Juventud Guerrera vs. Prince Iaukea. Wrath vs. Horace Hogan.

42 min

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November 30, 1998

Scott Steiner and the New World Order have their sights set on defector Scott Hall. Will Hall be able to outwit the nWo or are his days numbered? Ric Flair looks to gain revenge on a former friend. Diamond Dallas Page and Bret Hart battle in the main event. Eddie Guerrero takes on Kidman. Plus, a contract signing between Goldberg and Kevin Nash.

129 min

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December 7, 1998

The arena can barely contain the wild action between Goldberg and Kevin Nash as Starrcade rapidly approaches. Scott Hall battles Scott Steiner. Booker T takes on Konnan. Ric Flair vows to end the dictatorship of Eric Bischoff. Chris Jericho, Eddie Guerrero, and many more are featured.

127 min

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December 14, 1998

Ric Flair has intensity and passion on his side in the fight against Eric Bischoff, but will his emotions get the best of him on this episode of Nitro? Goldberg, Bam Bam Bigelow, and Kevin Nash go to war in a triple threat main event. Kidman battles Rey Mysterio. Diamond Dallas Page, Chris Jericho, Bret Hart, and many more are featured.

140 min

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December 21, 1998

Eric Bischoff crossed the line when he got Ric Flair’s family involved in their heated rivalry. Goldberg defends the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against Scott Hall in the main event. Eddie Guerrero battles Rey Mysterio. The Giant, Chris Jericho, Booker T, and many more are featured.

143 min

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December 28, 1998

Ric Flair finally gets Eric Bischoff one-on-one and if Flair wins, he gains control of WCW for 90 days. Scott Steiner battles Konnan. Rey Mysterio joins forces with Kidman to take on Eddie Guerrero & Juventud Guerrera. Diamond Dallas Page has his sights set on his next victim. Chris Jericho, Bam Bam Bigelow, and more are featured.

140 min