"It is a whole new WCW"

Jeff Jarrett: [ergreift das Wort im Namen vom Großteil des WCW-Locker-Rooms, der sich im Ring befindet] "When I came to WCW some six months ago, I told everyone that I was the Chosen One. I was hand-picked to be the next WCW World Champion. My future was in the hands of the man who had the biggest hand in turning the WWF around - I know, 'cause I was there. Well somewhere along the way our master plan got derailed - by a pack of good ol' boys who couldn't compete and weren't even in his league and they knew it. Well I've just got one thing to say - yeah, I just got one thing to say to that bunch of slapnuts sitting at home watching on TV tonight - what goes around, comes around. So without further ado, it is my honour and my privlege to introduce you to the man who once was Vince McMahon's best kept secret, who will once again change the game - the Power IS...VINCE RUSSO!"

Vince Russo: "You know, after giving six years of my life to the World Wrestling Federation I came to WCW with one thing in mind - and that was to beat Vince McMahon at his own game! And you know what? Within a matter of weeks, the new blood in WCW was not only getting back in the game, they were changing the game! And that's when the good ol' boy network kicked in - afraid of change, and more importantly afraid of their jobs - the political BS took place in the back to bring Vince Russo down. And you stayin' at home know who you are 'cause you're watching me now. And then one day I'm told that there's gonna be a change in direction - a change that I knew SUCKED! And you know what? I wasn't the only one who knew - Benoit knew - Guerrero knew - Saturn knew - Malenko knew - Douglas knew - and they left! They're gone! Scott Steiner - he knew it, and they suspended his ass! Well you know what? That's all over now. It's done. And Vince Russo is back in charge again. And I wanna turn around now and I wanna say something to everybody in this ring. It is OVER. The old boys management is over. The inflated egos in the back, afraid to lose their spot - it is over. It is the dawning of a new day - it is your opportunity - seize that opportunity!"

[Eric Bischoff betritt die Szenerie]

Eric Bischoff: "Are you done yet? [Bischoff betritt den Ring und es sieht aus, als würde er Russo entgegen treten - doch er schüttelt ihm die Hand und umarmt ihn.] Let me tell you something. This man - Vince Russo and I - have more in common than anybody knows. But the big thing is the fact that we were both screwed by the same [...] good ol' boys network. Vince is right - those days are over. But it's okay - I don't even mind. And you know why I don't mind? Because it's giving me a hell of an opportunity to think about all the great things I did in WCW - but it's also given me an opportunity to realise the mistakes I've made - mistakes like...Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, Sting, Diamond Dallas Page, and oh yeah - oh yeah - let's not forget Sid 'wished he was' Vicious. But you know what the biggest mistake I've ever made? I mean this is the real big one. Hulk Hogan. I'm sorry - I really am sorry.

Everybody told me he would screw me - he would use me - they said, do not look into that red and yellow light because you will be blinded. Well, I was blinded, but tonight I've got 20/20 vision - I'm seeing real clearly for the first time in a long time, and right now I want to apologize to everybody in this ring - the new blood - and I want you guys to know that if there's anything I can do for Vince Russo that will help you, I am there for him - I am there for you, because it is a whole new WCW. And where are they? Where are they, where is Diamond Dallas Page? Where is Sting? Where are they?"

Russo: "I think they're hiding in the back with the old tail between their legs."

Bischoff: "Oh ho! Oh my. [Die angesprochenen Lex Luger, Elizabeth, Diamond Dallas Page, Kimberly, Sting und Sid Vicious betreten die Eingangsrampe] Looks like we got us a little party! Hey, and for once, you guys look like you showed up ready for work! Hey, what's up Sid, no softball game? How about you, Lexster? No golf game today? No lunch with Michael Jordan? Hey, DDP, what about those seven fans of yours down at the trailer park wanting to have an autography on your new book? What about that? And Stinger! What, no Hollywood premiere tonight? I'm really glad you all came to work. What's the matter Page, nothing to say?"

Diamond Dallas Page: "Bischoff, I don't know what the hell you're smoking, but you better step off!"

Bischoff: "Screw you, Page! You wanna know something, if it wasn't for me you wouldn't be here tonight. You'd be shlepping drinks at some redneck bar in the middle of Florida, telling the world that you're friends with Bon Jovi. You know, where were you for the past six months while I've been sittin' home, unemployed? Huh? How 'bout you, Sting - who's the guy that rebuilt your career? I'll tell you who it is - the same guy that made Lex Luger a multimillionaire when the WWF didn't want to have anything else to do with him. That's who it is. And what about you Sid - well, I'll tell you what guys - I made you - I can sure as hell break you, but this time it's gonna be a little more fun, and it's gonna be a little more fair - this time it'll be a level playing field."

Russo: "And you know what, Eric, before we get into that level playing field, I have something that I wanna say that's a little personal, because I know HE is back there hiding as well, and I got something I wanna say to Ric Flair - yeah, cheer for him, because you know what? Ric Flair, you are a piece of [PIEP] on the bottom of my shoe! And brother, I'll tell you what I'm gonna do, I'm gonna scrape off that [PIEP] and flush your ass down the toilet personally! Now Jeff, Jeff, this is where you gotta trust me. Eric said this is gonna be an even playing field, and we're gonna start a new day, right now, tonight. So Jeff, I'm gonna ask you to hand that US title over to me. That's right Jeff, all titles will be stripped tonight - it'll be a brand new playing field. C'mon, Jeff, trust me. Trust me."

[Jarrett, Brian Knobbs und die Harris Boys übergeben Bischoff und Russo ihre jeweiligen Titel]

Bischoff: "Hey, Sid, there's only one belt left - and you know who's wearing it."

Sid Vicious: "I tell you what, Bischoff - you wanna get this belt - bring your scrawny little ass over here and take it!"

Bischoff: "Okay! [Bischoff geht zu Sid] C'mon, Sid - hand it over - what do you wanna do, you wanna lay me out, Sid? C'mon, Sid, you know you can do it! Hell, *I* know you can do it! But here's what'll happen - I'll heal. And when I get done healing, I'll spend the rest of my life knowing that you're unemployed - so here's the deal, either lay me out, take your chances or hand over the belt. It's your choice - big man. Hell, I've been beat up before, it won't be the last time. What's the matter, Sid, can't find your scissors? C'mon Sid! I said, what's the matter Sid, can't find your scissors? C'mon man! Don't let me push your buttons, Sid! Wouldn't want to see you pop and go crazy, Sid! I wouldn't want to see you ruin your career, Sid! The long, lonely life in West Memphis, Sid. [Sid übergibt Bischoff nach einigem Zögern den Gürtel] See ya on the sixteenth. Spring Stampede. That's when the REAL World Heavyweight Champion will wear the belt."