Thunder Results March 19/99 - Sports - http://maxpages.com/wrestlingrumor/Thunder_march_19

Cheers quickly turned to boos when Ric Flair began to attack the good folks of Lexington, Kentucky. The WCW President bragged about his industry stroke, stripped Scott Hall of the U.S. belt and announced there would be a tournament for the title. He also answered a challenge made earlier in the evening by Curt Hennig. The Nature Boy's answer stunned the angry crowd.

Kenny Kaos d. Bobby Duncum, Jr.
Thunder started off with two promising men, desperate to rise in the WCW ranks. Duncum's experience helped him overcome Kaos' high-flying explosiveness; the rough-and-tumble cowboy alternated between power moves and grueling submission holds. Kaos managed a respectable comeback, but then fell prey to Duncum's Rodeo Face-Drop.

Nitro Flashback: Horace Hogan and Vince argued about who was in charge; a few minutes later, Horace had the same argument with Stevie Ray -- the latter ended with a Harlem Heat right hook. Horace and Stevie Ray tried to settle their difference in the ring later that night (see Nitro results).

Gene Okerlund Interview: Curt Hennig
Hennig spoke of his greatness, and challenged Ric Flair to a World Heavyweight Title Match.

El Vampiro d. Prince Iaukea
Making his Thunder debut, El Vampiro exhibited a bizarre look and style that seemed to confuse his opponent. Iaukea tried to attack with springboards and plaunchas, but couldn't keep up with the strange newcomer, who won with the Nail in the Coffin (a powerslam with a sit out). Mid-match, Saturn appeared in the greeting and didn't seem pleased.

Backstage, Brian Adams informed Horace Hogan that he was in charge of the black-and-white. Horace responded with a right hook.

Gene Okerlund Interview: Ric Flair
Fans turned quickly on Flair, who mocked Kentucky fans, stripped Scott Hall of the U.S. Title and announced there would be a tournament for the belt. He also called Hennig to the ring. Flair refused to fight the superstar, but did schedule a Thunder main event match for Hennig... against Hollywood Hogan.

Nitro Flashback: In a grueling bout, Rey Mysterio, Jr. defeated Kidman for the Cruiserweight Title Belt.

Rey Mysterio, Jr. d. Juventud Guerrera
Cruiserweight Title Match
Juventud returned to Thunder in royal fashion. This title bout surpassed the excitement and thrill of Mysterio's recent belt victory, with both Luchadors displaying dozens of aerials. Juvy seemed to have Rey beat after a Juvy Driver, but Mysterio got his foot to the ropes. A few minutes later, the Champ won with a springboard hurracanrana.

Nitro Flashback: The Konnan video -- starring Disco Inferno -- was replayed.

Disco Inferno d. Disciple
File this one under battle of the Chartbusters. Despite wrestling very little in the past few months, Disciple looked incredibly strong and even managed to match speed with the guile Disco. But Disco's current momentum helped the Dancing Fool rock-and-roll to a victorious finish. Disciple attempted several Chartbusters, but Disco connected for the pin.

Horace Hogan d. Brian Adams
This battle of the big men often looked more like a demolition derby, with both competitors nailing monstrous clotheslines and power moves. Adams took the advantage after a gorilla press, but was distracted when Vince came ringside. Vince used his interference to throw Horace a set of brass knuckles. Adams was clubbed and pinned.

Meng d. Bam Bam Bigelow
U.S. Title Tournament
Battle of the big men, chapter two: Meng and Bigelow seemed stunned by the strength and ability of the other, but it was The Beast who eventually succumbed, due to an injured elbow. Meng connected with the Tongan Death Grip and garnered the victory.

Hollywood Hogan d. Curt Hennig
Welcome back, Hulk. He may still be nefarious and sneaky, but Hogan seems to have regained his past fire, and managed to shake off several attacks by Hennig. Horace joined his uncle at ringside, and saved Hogan from several pinfall attempts. Horace also struck Hennig, allowing for Hogan to win with the leg drop.

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