July 26, 1999
Live in Cleveland, OH. and the Gund Arena REaw
begins with a Titan Tron shot of backstage and thew Underteker
pummeling X Pac. We then see RoadDogg come to X Pac's aid get
chokeslammed through a table. Undertaker then brings X Pac to the ring
pummeling him all the way to the ring. Undertaker whips X Pac into the
riung when Kane comes out to save X Pac but is followed in by The Big
Show Big Show helps UT attack Kane and X Pac and squash them to the
mat. After the ten minute altercation both the UT and Big Show shook
hands before leaving backstage.
Next on the Titan Tron they show Vince McMahon stepping out of a limo I
suppose coming out to say goodbye.

At this time they go to Commercial...During the break Kane carries X Pac
to the back just before Raw returns...

As Raw comes back live on the Titan Tron we see X Pac getting loaded
into an ambulance and taken away...

---Bob "I refuse to call him Hardcore or the Big Shot" Holly comes out as
guest ring announcer---
--Tag Champs The Acolytes vs. Edge and Christian---
Faarooq and Christian start the bout off with Faarooq going to work.
Christian returns with a spin kick and tags in Edge with for a double team
manuever. Bradshaw is tagged in now and Edge grabbed a two with a
school boy.Edge nails a shoulder block and tags in Christian who gets
leveled with a Bradshaw Boot and tossed outside where Farroaq throws
Chris into the steel steps. Faarooq now in attempts the Dominator on
Christian who turned it into a DDTY. Bradshaw came in and hit a fall away
slam on Bradshaw. Gangrel then comes in and carried Christian away to
"save him". This allowed the Acolytes to double power bomb Edge and get
the pin at 3:39. After the match Bob Holly attacked the Acolytes who
just destroyed Holly. Kane ,being pissed off, comes out and chokeslams
the Acolytes, Bob Holly and Edge. Kane then takes the mic and begins to
speak. Kane told Big Show and UT that they hurt Sean (X Pac ) and he's
gonna hurt them.
Winners The Acolytes in 3:39

Apparently Ken Shamrock was hit by a car by Steve Blackman backstage
and the doctors are trying to get him to go to thew hospital in the
parking area.

On the Titan Tron we see Vince walking down a hall way then Austin
walking down another at this time Raw goes to break...

Raw returns and here comes Vince McMahon. Next on the Titan Tron they
show Ben Stiller in the front row, big Wow. Vince comes in to honor his
promise in the contract.Vince continues to work as a heel talking highly of
his past and speaking about how he also failed last night.Vince says he
wants to say a more formal farewell as "AssHole" chants go out. Vince
thanks the crowd for "remembering him as I guess the greatest" as
Austin's musci rings out. Austin enters the ring to a bunch of mark ass
pops. Vince tells Austin they are just alike yet Vince is the better man.
Vince attempts to shake Austin's hand but Steve grabs the mic. Austin
rambles on and tells Vince to shove everything up his ASS !!! Austin calls
Jim Ross in the ring.and makes Ross sing NANANANA NANANANA oh Hell
Yeah Good Bye as 20,000 people sing Vince leaves the WWF "forever". As
Vince leaves Asshole chants go outas Vince looks at the crowd and gives
Austin the finger. Austin grabs a few beers, gives one to Ross and wer'e
going to Commercial...

Commercial...

We see Vince leaving in a limo and telling The Fink off.

Val Venis comes out followed by the GodFather moments later with the
best hoes in the world, Cleveland Hoes...

---GodFather and Val Venis vs. Droz and Prince Albert---

The four men brawled both in and out in the ring early on. At this time a
guy dressed in white with white hair attacked GFather before getting
"arrested".Redguardless GF hits the Hoe Train and Venis nails the Money
Shot for the pin at 2:56 in a StreetFight.
Winners at 2:56 Venis and GodFather

Next a backstage interview with the Rock about Mr. Ass and HHH

The Rescue of the Week shows D-lo beat Mideon for the Euro title last
night.

Commercial

Raw returns announcing Ben Stiller in the audience and they sahow
apreview of his movie "Mystery men", bog whoop...

HHH and Chyn come out for an interview and talks shit about AustinChyna
then talks shit about the Rock. Rock comes out and is attacked by Billy
Gunn with a club. HHH, Chyna and Mr. Ass pummeled Rock . The former
DX members leave as the Rock grabs the mic.and challemges Mr. Ass and
Chyna to a handi-capped match tonigh on Raw..

Commmercial

---Big Sow and Undertaker vs. Kane---
Not a long match at all.UT nails Kane with a chair.
Winner by DQ at 2:04 Kane.
After the match RoadDogg comes to save Kane but both are pummeled.

Next we see Denbra in a photo shoot ready to show her Puppies when
Jeff Jarrett comes in and stops her before break.

Commercial

The millenium continues...

IC Champ Jeff Jarrett w/Debra calls Ben Stiller in the ring to plug his
show. Stiller then asks for the puppies but gets attacked by Jarrett. and
put in the Figure 4. This brings out D-lo Brown who nails Jarrett with the
Sky High and the Low Down. D-Lo then carries away Stiller whle Jarrett
walks away with Debra.

Now we see Austin pacing awaiting his next arrival towards thec ring...

Commercial

Ivory comes out and tell Nicole Bass to Kiss Her Ass. Ivory then
challenges anyone to wrestle her in the crowd. Ivory levels some lasy
with the women's belt and is attacked by Tori. Ivory and Tori bralw until
they are broken up.

Commercial

Next when Raw returns Al Snows backstage with a Chi Wah Wah for soem
reason...

---HHH w/Chyna vs. Ken Shamrock--
Shamrock no shows due to his injury so HHH uses the mic.Shamrocks
music hits again and Ken comes out. HHH uses Ken's injuries against him
stomping on his ribs and mkine Shamrock "bleed internally, again". HHH
puts Shamrock in a body scissors and the ref calls for the bell.
Winner by ref. decision, HHH at 4:00
After the match HHH attacks Ken again before we go to commercial

Commercial

Raw returns with a Big Show and UT interview when we cut away and
see Test attacking and pummeling Pete Gas.

Another quick break

--The Rock vs. Chyna and Mr. Ass Hole-- HHH guest commentator---
Rock takes over early but Chyna comes back with a DDT and tags in Mr.
Ass Hole. Ass takes out Rock and tags in Chyna again. Rock comes back
for the Rock Bottom on Chyna but Billy Gunn stops it. Gunn comes back in
with a headlock and surfboard. Rock comes back with a Samoan Drop and
a low blow and a shot to Chyna. While at ringside HHH nailed Rock
allowing Chyna to attack Rock from behind and choke him down..Chyna
missed a kneedrop but Gunn nailed Rock with a knee to the back. Gunn is
tagged in while HHH knocks out Jim Ross at ringside. Austin comes out
and attacks HHH while Rock hits Rock Bottom on Mr. JackASS.and
attempts for the People's elbow while Austin and HHH are brawling
outside. At this time Raw runs over five minutes and is cut off the
air.....8:30 into the bout

July 26, 1999
--A clip from last week's Thunder involving Curt Hennnig challenging Goldberg was shown. Hudson announced that the match will in fact take place, between Curt Henning vs Goldberg. The aforementioned match will take place later in the show.



--Highlights of Goldberg's career were shown. This montage of clips had background music from none other then Megadeth's "Crush 'Em", a song which dubiously appears in Goldberg's movie, Universal Soldier 2.




--"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Hollywood Hogan. Enormous pop for the WCW World Champion. Definetly the largest since his return a couple of weeks ago. Hogan says that when he was at the airport today, a lot of people came to meet him and he thanks them for that. Hollywood says he came to Nitro for only one reason, Kevin Nash. Hogan repetaedly calls Nash, Kevina, he says that he watched Thunder and he saw Big Sexy's challenge and he says he has two words for him: BULL CRAP. Hogan closes the interview by saying that he has no partner, but he has the world title belt and he will bring that out to the ring and fight someone with just that. Sid Vicious, Kevin Nash and Rick Steiner come down to the ring, to a moderate amount of heat. Nash is the only one who gets in the ring and the other two guard Hogan from leaving. Hogan reiterates to Nash that he doesn't need a partner to beat Nash. Kevin says he has to beg to differ. In response to that, Hogan tells Nash to put down the mic and bring it. Hollywoof and Big Sexy brawl for just a moment, when as expected Steiner and Sid interfere and they start pounding on Hogan. Sting sprints into the ring with a baseball bat and he clears the ring of the heels. Nash leaves the ring area by saying that he has a tag team partner and Hulk better get one. Sting leaves the ring, not partners with Hogan, because earlier Hollywood said he didn't need a tag team companion.




--Juventud Guerrera and Pyschosis vs. Bobby Duncum Jr. and Kendall Windham (w/Barry Windham and Curt Henning)


-Medium amount of heat for the luchadores. The rednecks recieve a mixture of heat and pop. Juvi and Duncum in to start the match, Bobby hits a double sledge on Guerrera. Big boot to the face in the corner by Juventud. Missile drop kick from the top rope by Guerrera. Kendall Windham tagged in. Kendall hits a couple of knife edge chops into a snap mare takeover. Windham continues his advantage with a leg drop and then a very stiff clothesline. Pyschosis is brought into the ring and he immediatley hits the springboard missile drop kick from the top rope. Duncum and Juvi start brawling outside the ring. Henning interferes and he lands a couple of knife edge chops on Guerrera. Duncum returns to the ring and he exectues the top rope lariat on Pyschosis, but he doesn't go for the pinfall. Suplex in the corner by Bobby. Kendall tagged in. Windham nearly puts out Pyschosis with a belly to back suplex from the top rope. Windham attempts to make the cover, but Juventud runs in and he stops the pinfall. Pyschosis tags Guerrera, but the ref doesnt see it. Windham and Duncum hit the double bulldog on Pyschosis as the referee is distracted. Pyschosis can not recover from that spot and Windham pins him and gains the victory.


Winners: Kendall Windham and Bobby Duncum Jr.




--Medusa and Miss Madness are in the back arguing, Medusa says that she will beat Miss Madness' butt at Road Wild. Medusa thinks they should blame Gorgeous George, because it's all her fault that they aren't with Savage anymore. Medusa also adds that she thinks that Gorgeous George wanted to get kidnapped by Nash. Both women contemplate on how to get retribution tonight on Gorgeous George.




--Vampiro (w/Violent J and Shaggy) vs. Rey Mysterio Jr.


-Excellent match, both of these men astound me with their prolific ring work. Large pop for Mysterio, especially from the ladies. Running lariat from Vampiro. Belly to belly after that by Vampiro. Drop kick by Mini Me followed by a nasty looking bulldog. Mysterio finishes that set of moves with a drop kick from the top rope. Vampiro tries to exit, but ICP catches up with him and they convince him to come back to the ring. Modified Rock Bottom by Vampiro. Knife edge chop in the corner layed down on Rey Jr. Missed spinning heel kick by Vampiro. Mysterio recovers and he lands the guillotine leg drop followed by the Ruff Ryder. ICP distracts Rey Jr and this allows Vampiro to hit a short powerbomb off the rope. Then all of a sudden, ICP interferes and this causes a DQ. Eddie Guerrero runs in and he clears the ring of ICP. Violent J says he came to WCW, not to wave his hands in the air, but to beat someone's ass. "Eddie" chants.


Winner: Rey Mysterio Jr. due to the interference of ICP.




--Vincent (w/Horace) vs. Stevie Ray.


-Decent match, the best thing coming from this bout is the furthering of the "Harlem Heat reformation" angle. Applaudable pop for Ray. Vincent calls Ray a chump and informs he will be on his back and out in this contest. As Stevie Ray tries to enter the ring, Vincent runs over and he starts submarining the back of Vincent. Stevie Ray starts tatooing Vincent with rights to the cranium. Full scoop and a slam by Ray. Stevie Ray prolongs his advantage by hitting the leg drop into a lateral press. Vincent kicks out in two. "Harlem Heat" chants. Attempted Slapjack from Stevie Ray, but he misses it. Ray does manage to land another scoop and a slam. As Stevie has drifted to the corner, Horace and Vincent start pounding Ray. Stevie ducks out of the way and Vincent accidently cold cocks Horace. Stevie Ray is rejuventyaed and he hits the Blackjack followed by the slapjack for the victory. Out on the ring enterance ramp, Booker T makes sure that Bryan Adams doesn't come to the squared circle to help Vincent.


Winner: Stevie Ray




--Okerlund is in the locker room area and he is trying to get into Hogan's dressing room. Sting comes by and enters the dressing room. Gene tries to get a word with Sting, but the Franchise boy just ignores him. Okerlund closes this bit by saying he is not going anywhere in his attempt to find who Hogan's partner is.




--Sting saunters down to the ring to a huge pop. Sting introduces himself as the president of WCW. Franchise boy says that he knew he would have to make a lot of decisions, and he says he will make a big one know. Sting says he has someone in the back who wants him to be his partner on Nitro tonight. The President asks the crowd if it's showtime and the crowd cheers louder then ever. Hollywood Hogan comes down to the ring without the world title. Hogan says he is not the same Hollywood as before and that Sting can trust him. Hulk says the people are right, their is a lot of history, but he will not stab Sting in the back tonight. President says for old times sikes, he'll be Hogan's partner, but if Hogan screws him he'll get him. Hogan says fair enough and then Sting abruptly leaves the ring. Jason Irving is back and he joins for guest commentary. Irving says what brings him back, is that he saw Arliss on Nitro and he thought it was terrible. Irving adds that he came out to Nitro, to show everyone that actors are not horrible in conjunction with wrestling.




--Prince Iaukea vs. Lash Leroux


-No heat/pop really for either competitor. Iaukea hits the snap mare takeover. Randy Savage comes down to the ring and he beats up Leroux. He hits the top rope elbow among other manuevers. Macho Man says that he is taking over the wrestling world and he is running for the president if the U.S. Savage continues pounding Lash, seeing as how he just chucked him onto the announce table. Randy says that it's not over yet and it just started. Medusa comes down to the ring. Savage informs them they are fired. Medusa sucks up to Savage and says she wants to be a team player and she thinks it's all Gorgeous George's fault. Macho Man says he is the man and he makes Medusa agree with him. George tries to escape the ring, but she is met by Dennis Rodman and The Worm decides to steal GG and take her back to the dressing room. George's theft makes Savage go crazy and he sprints to the backstage area.


Winner: No Contest due to the interference of Randy Savage.




--Okerlund is talking about what's going to happen next and then Goldberg comes down to the ring for an impromptu interview. "Goldberg" chants. Goldberg says it was convenient for Henning to run his mouth, because he knew that Goldberg was 2000 miles away. Goldberg tells Henning "You're next."




--Evan Karagias vs. "The Cat" Ernest Miller (w/Sonny Onoo)


- Not a particularly impressive effort from either wrestler. Adequate match at best. "The Cat" gets a huge amount of heat and jeers from the paying attendance. Miller tells Evan that someone must be playing a joke on him. Cat says that he will allow Karagias to leave the ring in one peace. Cat shakes his hand and pretends like he is happy and then as expected, he hits a hard lariat on Evan to begin this bout. In the duration of this match, Miller argues with the same group of fans numerous times. In the ring, Miller hits a full slam on Karagias. Cat continues his dominance by hitting a leg drop. Cover 2. Evan is catapaulted out of the ring and he promptly gets some kicks in the diaphragm from the Purple Haze, Sonny Onoo. Attempted sunset flip by Karagias is unsucessful. Miller recovers and he lands the standing side kick on the now dazed, Evan Karagias. Evan ducks the clothesline and he lands a drop kick on the Cat. Evan hits a springboard into a lateral press from the top rope on Miller. Cat prepares to get his red shoes out, but they were replaced. Buff Bagwell comes out and asks Cat where his shoes are. Miller gets distracted momentarily and this allows Karagias to quickly lands the rollup and gain the decision over The Cat.


Winner: Evan Karagias




--Mikey Whipwreck vs. Steven Regal (w/Dave Taylor)


-Good match from both men, nice effort put forth. Before the match, Hudson talks about Fit Finlay's injury and how severe it is. Scott says he will be out for many months. Decent amount of heat for Regal and Taylor. Dave Taylor stalls for a long time before the commencement of this bout. Regal starts jawing with a band of rowdy fans before the match starts. Arm bar submission hold by Whipwreck. Side head lock by Mikey. Shoulder block into a hip toss by Whipwreck. Head scissors take over by the dominating (at least to this point) Mikey Whipwreck. Side head lock by Regal. Jimmy Hart and the First Family come in from the back and they tell Regal and Taylor they have to come to Sturgis to get the hardcore title back. Whipwreck nearly gains the pinfall as Regal is distracted. Cover 2. Half nelson with a side head lock applied in the middle of the ring to Whipwreck. "USA" chants. All of a sudden, Whipwreck gets tossed out of the ring. This allows Taylor to use the union jack to pummel Mikey. Back in the ring, Regal hits a leg drop flat on the neck of Whipwreck. Cover 2. Taylor runs by and ambushes Mikey again. Regal tattoos Whipwreck with european uppercuts to the face. The Man's Man hits a running clothesline. 2 count from the referee. Whipwreck runs off the ropes and he hits the frankensteiner in the center of the ring. Cover 2. Regal hits the double underhook, followed by the Regal stretch for the victory over Mikey.


Winner: Steven Regal by use of the Regal stretch submission manuever.




--Goldberg is shown in the locker room working out and preparing for his match later tonight with the king of the rednecks, Curt Henning.




--"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews David Flair. Flair comes to the ring to a ton of heat. He is accompanied by Torrie Wilson, dear jesus she looks hot. Flair says that his father used to tell him to be the man, he has to beat the man. David Flair says that his dad his the greatest wrestler, and that he will soon be the second greatest wrestler. Okerlund says that Benoit is here to fight for the US title and Ric Flair is there. Lots of cheers for Torrie as they leave the ring.




--Randy Savage is in downtown Memphis looking for Dennis Rodman, Savage sees The Worm in his trailer and he tries to attack him. Macho eventually does recover Gorgeous George from the clutches of the worm.




--Shane Doulgas is shown doing a backstage interview. He says that he has come to WCW, finally because he wants to be with his friends, Perry Saturn, Dean Malenko and Chris Benoit. He says he can trust these guys. Douglas adds on that he has come to WCW to cut that cancer known as Ric Flair, with a scalpel. Douglas says he is here to get Flair and all the backstage insiders know that he has legitimate hatred for Flair, and it is surely reciprocated by the Nature Boy.




--Curt Henning (w/Bobby Duncum Jr., Kendall Windham and Barry Windham) vs. Goldberg


-Lots of heat for the cowboys. Gigantic pop for the phenom. Henning escapes the ring before the match in fear of the presence of Goldberg. "Goldberg" chants. Big boot to the face of Bill. Curt escapes the ring in pain. Bobby Duncum distracts the referee and this enables Henning to slam the cowbell right between the eyes of Goldberg. Double sledge into a scoop and a slam by Goldberg. Kendall Windham interferes and he gets a full slam from the phenom. Goldberg spears everyone but Curt Henning. After Curt surveys the situation, he bails and the referee awards Goldberg the victory. Henning comes back into the ring and they brawl some more. Goldberg pitches Curt over the ropes and this ends the pain filled bout for Curt Henning.


Winner: Goldberg




--A recap of Hogan and Nash's involvement in the WCW. Mainly the battle for the NWO between the two was ruminated upon.




--Patty Stone Grinder vs. Madusa


-Minor cheering recieved by Medusa. Patty raps the chain around the neck of Madusa and chokes her. Stone Grinders lands a couple of kicks to the stomach of Madusa. Double underhook butterfly by Grinder. Cover 2. Back press into a cover 2 by Madusa. Crossbody from the top turnbuckle onto the floor by Madusa. Missed spin kick by Madusa and then she gets a right hand in the nose from Stone Grinder. Cover 2 by Patty. Medusa gains the victory with a german suplex into a bridge.


Winner: Madusa




--Scott Putski vs. Shane Douglas


-Decent pop for Shane Doulgas in his debut. "ECW" chants. Side head lock from the Franchise. Power slam by Putski. Snap suplex by Scott, he follows it up with a lateral press. Cover 2. Knife edge chop in the corner from Douglas. Back body drop into the center of the ring by Putski. Douglas recovers and he lands the spinning neck breaker followed by a roll through. Long vertical suplex by Franchise. Cover 2. The Franchise nearly finishes off Putski with a pile driver. Cover 2. Snap mare takeover by the Franchise. Knife edge chops in the corner by Putski. Douglas goes towards the ring and he walks right into a lariat. Doulgas finishes Putski off with the Pittsburgh Plunge.


Winner: Shane Douglas




--Chris Benoit vs. David Flair (w/Torrie Wilson and Asya) for the WCW US Heavyweight Title


- I didn't enjoy this, should have been a Crippler victory. Nice pop for Benoit. Flair gets a lot of cheers, but they are all for Torrie. Both men circle each other for a prolonged amount of time. Double leg sweep takedown by Benoit. Knife edge chop by the Crippler. David leaves the ring and Charles Robinson runs after Flair and makes him come back to the squared circle. Very hard knife edge chop by Chris. Two more chops to the chest by the Crippler. Belly to back suplex from the Wolverine. Benoit is totally destroying Flair's ass in this match. Benoit puts Flair in a submission hold and he taps out, but Charles Robinson refuses to ring the bell. Snap suplex by The Crippler. Diving head butt from the top rop by the Wolverine. DDP runs in and he hits Benoit as Robinson pretends he is blinded. Page puts Flair on top of Benoit and he covers Chris. Kanyon, BBB, Saturn, Dean Malenko all run into the ring and they brawl for a while before the Triad departs to the back.


Winner: David Flair to retain the WCW US Heavyweight Title




--Rick Steiner vs. Chase Tatum for the WCW Television Championship


-Boring match. Decent pop for the member of the No Limit Soldiers. Lariat by the DFG. Running shoulder block by Tatum. Cover 1. Belly to back suplex by Rick. The DFG retains the belt after he hits the top rope bulldog off the top rope.


Winner: Rick Steiner to retain the WCW Television Title




-- Main Event: Hollywood Hogan and Sting vs. "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash and Sid Vicious


-Big time crowd reactions for Sting and Hogan, although Sting's was probably larger. People still pop for Nash, although he supposedly turned heel. Lots of heat for Sid. Vicious and Hogan in the ring to start the bout. Hogan rains the right hands down on the head of Sid as he is perched against the turnbuckle. Sid recovers as he hits the inverted atomic drop on Hollywood. Scoop and a slam by Vicious. Hogan drifts into the corner and he punches Nash. Sting and Hogan both take Nash and Sid out of the ring at the same time. Big Sexy and Sid have a short discussion outisde the ring before they return. Nash and Sting fight each other for awhile and Big Sexy lands a back elbow in the corner. Nash drops The Franchise Boy's head right on the turnbuckle. Sid tagged in. Sid rakes the eyse of Sting after he had previously recieved a couple of kicks to the midsection. Nash tagged in and he lands the short arm clothesline on Sting. Sid just wrenches the neck of Sting by use of a choke hold. Scoop and a slam by Sting to recover the advantage. Missed body press by the President. Nash tagged in. Back press into a two count by Big Sexy. Nash clocked Hogan with a forearm and in the process Hollywood is knocked off the ring apron. Hogan and Sid tagged in, Sid gets a clothesline to the throat from Hogan. Hogan slams Nash in the center of the ring. Sid knocks the referee, Nick Patrick out. Rick Steiner comes in from the back and he pounds Sting in the back with a steel chair. Back in the ring, Hogan gets ambushed by Steiner. This enables Nash to pin Hogan for the victory. Goldberg runs in from the back, but he promptly recieves three chair shots from the DFG. This is carnage in and out of the ring as the show ends.


Winner: Kevin Nash