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Thunder opens with series of clips from Nitro, recapping the angles and feuds.)

(Backstage in the side parking lot the Millionaire’s Club is shown. Shiavone and Tenay speculate why the group is waiting in the parking lot. They believe that they’re looking for Russo and Bischoff.)

Tony and Mike discuss the Triple Tier Cage match at Slamboree, the camera then goes outside once more.

(Horace Hogan looks out the door to the outside parking lot, he states that they’re pulling up. A limousine driver steps out of the car and knocks on the large parking garage door. The Millionaire’s Club pulls up the door and charge towards the limousine. The Millionaire’s pummel Bischoff, Russo, Shane Douglas and Buff Bagwell.

(Commercial)

(Russo and Bischoff storm into the New Blood’s locker room. He begins to scream and yell at the group for not helping them while getting ambushed. Russo orders the entire New Blood group to the ring. The group files out of the locker room and right down to the ring.)

Vince Russo runs down the Millionaire’s Club for challenging them. He calls out the entire Millionaire’s Club. American Made starts up as Ric Flair is out first, followed by Luger, Hogan, Horace, Kronic, DDP, Kanyon etc. Russo states that he’s going to take off one of his boots, put all their names in a draw and each New Blood member will draw a name. Whoever they pick, they’ll be pitted against. All the matches will be under New York rules, which means there are no rules. Also the wrestler will have to count his own pin fall. No referees. Flair has a microphone, states that the Millionaire’s accept the challenge and that they’ll start by shoving Russo’s boot up his ass. The entire Millionaire’s Club charges the ring as Russo/Bischoff’s security block the way. Most of the members get by however and a large brawl ensues. Bischoff and Russo make a quick exit while the New Bloods and Millionaire’s Brawl while WCW Security try to store order.

(Commercial)

(1-800-COLLECT replay shows an aerial shot of the brawl between the Millionaire’s and New Blood.)

Jeff Jarrett w/ Kimberly Vs. Kanyon
Jarrett gets on the microphone, he states that he personally picked Kanyon’s slap ass to kick around tonight. Jarrett states that Kanyon does not only have heat with him, but also Kimberly. Kimberly takes the microphone, she says that the more and more she talks with Bischoff. The more she see’s why Page isn’t good enough for Kimberly. She says that she is a popular, beautiful woman with a sense of humor and a sense of style, while Page is just a guy from No Where Ville.

Kanyon makes his way out and is met in the aisle way by Jarrett., Jarrett takes control and drops Kanyon across the guard rail. Jarrett leads Kanyon into the ring. Kanyon whipped into the ropes, counters and hits a russian leg sweep. Jarrett gets back up, whips Kanyon into the ropes, Kanyon gets the foot up. Kanyon climbs the ropes and executes a top rope rocker dropper. Kanyon takes him to the outside, they brawl on the outside for a few moments before coming back into the ring. Kanyon executes a swinging neck breaker, Jarrett regains control but before he can do anything Page’s music starts up. DDP comes running out, hits a Diamond Cutter, Kanyon covers Jarrett and counts his own pin fall.
Winner via Pin Fall: Kanyon

(Backstage in the New Blood locker room Russo tells the Wall that he’s up next and to not screw up.)

(Commercia) - While I have a second or two, I was just thinking. With all these reports of terrible production by WCW. How in the hell are they going to film the Triple Tiered Cage match at Slamboree? He guys who did "Ready 2 Rumble" did a great job, mind you they aren’t apart of WCW and they didn’t film an entire match from start to finish. I guess we’ll see this Sunday, won’t we?

Tables Match: The Wall Vs. Lex Luger
After both wrestler entrances, Liz held by two security guards was led to the ring followed by Vince Russo who joined Commentary. Flair follows him out and got on the commentary as well. Meanwhile in the ring, the Wall dominates Luger with SIMPLE holds. Er uh, punch kick, punch kick, big whip, clothesline. Luger tries to fight back but Wall pokes him in the eye and then executes a back breaker. A BACK BREAKER! Luger gets up and goes shot for shot with Wall. Luger off the ropes and hits a clothesline. Another clothesline and a third clothesline! Wall rolls to the outside, Luger follows and whips Wall into the guard rail. Flair while standing up by the commentary table is whacked in the back of the head by Russo with the bat. Luger racks The Wall, Russo nails Luger in his mid-section, Luger drops Wall down into the table to win the match.
Winner via putting opponent through a table: Lex Luger

After the match. Flair revives and Russo challenges Flair to a five minute match now. Flair gets in, knocks down the security and then goes after Russo. Flair slaps on the Figure Four but Douglas and Bagwell come down to the ring and break the hold. Kronic comes down and clears the ring of the Millionaire’s. Flair left in the ring alone. Kidman’s music starts up, he has a microphone in hand and states that he drew Flair’s name and tonight, he’ll make Flair famous. Flair gets back up with an angry expression on his face. Kidman slowly walks down the ramp, but what happens?

(COMMERCIAL!) Yeah, I can see the production errors.

Ric Flair Vs. Kidman
*JOINED IN PROGRESS* Kidman knocks Flair down with a drop kick and then lands a few punches. Kidman brings him back up to his feet and leads him up to the top rope. Kidman executes a super-plex. Kidman picks Flair back up, whips Flair into the opposite corner, Flair goes up and over down to the floor. Kidman follows him out and rolls him back in. Kidman executes a body slam. Kidman follows it up with a leg drop. Kidman picks Flair back up and just clobbers Flair in the head. Flair falls backwards down to the mat as Kidman goes up top, Kidman dives off but Flair rolls out of the way. Flair in control, backs Kidman into the corner and chops him a couple times. Leads him into another corner and chops him once more. Rey Jr. and Konnan come running down to the ring and begin to pummel on Flair. The Wolfpac theme starts up as Nash comes charging down to the ring. Nash whips Konnan into the ropes, big boot. Picks him back up and power bombs Konnan. Kidman staggering back up the ramp but is met on the stage by Terry Bollea (Hulk Hogan). Bollea fights Kidman down to the ring but Mike Awesome’s music starts up and he comes down. Awesome is double teamed by Bollea and Nash before being power bombed by Nash. Flair, Bollea and Nash all celebrate in the ring. Nash got a microphone and states due to outside interference the winner of the match... Awesome. Uh huh.
Winner via still be conscious?: Ric Flair

(Backstage in a "spooky" locker room Vampiro states that DDP is going to pay.) Know what’s stupid? Just five minutes ago in the New Blood locker room vignette’s, Vampiro was shown drinking a can of beer or a soft drink and eating some damn fruit! Now he’s spooky punk? Yeah uh huh.

(Commercial)

(Moments ago, we’re shown Nash power bombing Awesome while Hogan/Bollea looks on.)

Diamond Dallas Page Vs. Vampiro
During Vampiro’s entrance, Sting comes out and attacks Vampiro. Sting leads him down to the left side of the cage. Sting pours a bucket of red liquid on Vampiro. Sting drags him to the ring, throws him into the ring, Page hits the Diamond Cutter, counts his own pin fall for the victory.
Winner via Pin Fall: Diamond Dallas Page

(Commercial)

(A Vampiro T-Shirt advertisement. The interesting thing is, the advertisement takes part in a grave yard with several shots of Vampiro walking around, but also Ryan Shamrock, Symphony is shown in a long black dress running around the grave yard.)

(In the New Blood locker room, Russo complains to the New Blood’s that they’re a bunch of losers. While in the Millionaire’s locker room, they’re celebrating. Flair states for Russo to bring it on.)

Mike Awesome Vs. Sting
Mike Awesome grabs a microphone and states he drew Sting’s name. Tells Sting to come from the rafters, down the ramp where ever because he’ll still kick his ass. Awesome gains control quickly but Sting recovers. Awesome falls to the floor, Van Hammer, Hugh Morrus and Chavo Guerrero all jump the guard rail and pummel Awesome. Awesome is rolled back in, Sting picks him up whips him into the opposite corner Stinger Splashes him. Sting then locks on the Scorpion Death Lock as Awesome taps.
Winner via Submission: Sting

(Commercial) The Snicker’s commercial where the guy has the National Geographic magazine. He moves it around his office door while singing "Pretty, pretty dancing...". That commercial makes this report worth while.

(In the New Blood’s locker room, Russo yells for everyone to shut up. Russo says that Stiener is the last chance for the New Blood’s. Stiener says that he’s going to make sure he wins.)

Scott Stiener w/ the Ladies Vs. Hulk Hogan
Stiener says that he’s heard about this guy who comes out week after week complaining about his spot. Steiner states that Hogan’s spot is his spot in the ring getting his ass kicked by Stiener. Scott continues, that he’s going to go to Hogan’s house and uh... do Hogan’s woman until she calls Stiener "The Big Bad Booty Daddy". Stiener pummels Hogan down to the mat, Hogan get back up and hits a clothesline. Another clothesline sends Stiener rolling to the outside. Hogan follows as both men end up going over the guard rail and up into the crowd. Hugh Morrus comes out of no where and locks Stiener’s arms up as Hogan takes a few shots. Hogan and Morrus take him back to the ring and double team Stiener. Stiener fights his way to his feet and hits a double clothesline. Stiener yells for someone., but nobody appears. Hogan whips him into the ropes and hits a big boot. Stiener rolls back out and walks up the ramp with the girls.

(In the New Blood’s locker room, Stiener charges in and begins to go after Bischoff and Russo. Yelling at them for not watching his back. Bischoff ushers the camera man out of the room and into the hall.)

(Commercial)

(In the parking lot a black limousine pulls up. The license plate reads "F.U.N.B.". F*ck U New Blood, the same initials that are on Hogan’s shirt. OBVIOUSLY it’s a limousine relating to him. Oh but Shiavone couldn’t pick that one up.)

Shane Douglas and Buff Bagwell Vs. Kronic
Kronic began to double team Shane Douglas in the ring, Bryan Clark runs towards the ropes but went up and over as Bagwell held the rope down. In the ring Adams and Douglas continue to brawl. Douglas whipped into the ropes, Adams picks him up on his shoulders and drops him down into a modified DDT. Bagwell continues to pummel Clark on the floor. Adams comes out and stops him but then goes after Douglas. Bagwell and Clark take it into the ring as Douglas and Adams brawl on the outside. Bagwell hits the Buff Blockbuster and then covers. Douglas goes for the pin and only gets two. Clark rolls to the outside as Adams double clotheslines the New Blood team. Clark back in as Adams and Clark double team Douglas. They hit their finisher "High Time" and then cover him for the pin fall victory.
Winners via Pin Fall: Kronic

(In the New Blood locker room, Bischoff has everyone tentatively listening to him. He reminds everyone about his speech on April 10 (Nitro) where he stated he made the Millionaire’s and can break them. He asks for everyone to trust him.)

(Commercial)

(In the parking lot, the black limousine is shown once more. Engine still running with lights on.)

(Backstage the entire New Blood’s stable is shown making their way down to the ring. Each one holds a weapon. Awesome has a hammer, Candido has a pipe, Sytch with a 2x4, Cat with a red shoe, etc.)

Eric Bischoff states that he tried to make it a level playing field in WCW for all parties involved. Bischoff states that the Millionaire’s Club wants a war. Bischoff calls out the Millionaire’s for a guerrilla war fair. The entire Millionaire’s Club comes out. Flair states when he looks at his guys, he sees greatness etc. Flair makes a challenge that who ever is last in the battle royal receives a title shot at Great American Bash. Bischoff accepts.

Battle Royal - #1 Contender’s Match for Great American Bash
All the Millionaire’s and New Blood’s brawl away. The Harris Boys, Harlem Heat 2000 and Norman Smiley all enter later on. This is so stupid. Guys have been thrown over the top and they just walk back in. This is LAZY BOOKING. Both Kronic members are eliminated. As they walk up the ramp, we go to a...

(COMMERCIAL!) My god, do not go to a break during a match!

Back to the "action", the ring is cleared a bit, Sting and Vampiro both get thrown out. Madusa and Asya come out and get into the action. Duggan comes in and clears most of the ring. He even got rid of Tank Abbott! In the parking lot, the limousine door opens as a pair of legs are only seen. The guy is wearing black leather pants with black shoes. They continue to show him right up to the entrance before showing us his face. Everyone in the ring stops and watches him come down. Savage clears the ring of a few New Blood’s including Shawn Stasiak. Kidman, Hogan, Douglas and Flair are left, as Awesome Savage and Jarrett all fell out at the same time. Hogan controlling Kidman while Douglas pummels Flair. Bret Hart comes out with a chair, nails Hogan with it and then leaves. Hogan and Kidman fall out together leaving Douglas and Flair. Russo comes in and accidentally nails Douglas with the baseball bat. Flair tosses Douglas out to win the battle royal.
Winner: Ric Flair

After the match Bischoff nails Hogan with a bat, Hogan goes through a table as Kidman covers him for a pin fall? Savage clears the ring side area of the New Bloods as he helps up Hogan. Jarrett and Page are battling on one of the scaffolds near the entrance.

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