WCW Thunder Report May 21st 1998 Hosted by Tony Schiavone, Mike Tenay, Lee Marshall, and Bobby Heenan Live from Cleveland, Ohio

• Giant Interview. -The Giant started things off, saying Sting was a fully-fledged NWO member. However, Lex Luger said it was untrue, and then challenged The Giant to a Main Event match. The Giant accepted, and said Luger would have to decide if he would side off with the New World Order. Luger responded by spitting in Giant's face. Afterwards, approximately 7 luchadores attempted to destroy The Giant, but were unsuccessful.

• Ernest Miller defeated Yugi Nagata w/Sonny Onoo with a Spinning Wheel Kick. -Yugi Nagata had the advantage, because of Sonny Onoo's attacks on Ernest Miller. Miller had trouble with his knees, but still managed to obtain the victory with an unexpected Spinning Wheel Kick from the top-rope.

• Chris Jericho defeated Super Calo by making him submit to the Lion Tamer. -Jericho came down with a "Conspiracy Victim" sign and said him being "ripped off" of the Cruiserweight Title was a conspiracy. He blamed J.J. Dillion for the loss (who never appeared whenever Jericho called him out), because Dean Malenko was never actually a participant in the Slamboree 15-Man Cruiserweight Battle Royal. He also said he will stop at nothing to regain the Cruiserweight TItle. Jericho quickly finished off Super Calo with the Lion Tamer.

• Raven Interview. -After Raven discussed matters on Saturn, Saturn confronted Raven, saying he was never part of the Flock, and he will no longer be under their rules. Raven apologized to Saturn. He then called out Mortis. A disguised Mortis made his way down, and was attacked by the riot squad. Another fan came in, who was the actual Mortis, and gave Raven a D.D.T.

• Fit Finley defeated Jim Niedhart with the Tombstone Piledriver, retaining the WCW Television Title. -Jim Niedhart put up a tough fight for Finley, but Finley was able to retain the Television Title by nailing Niedhart with the Tombstone Piledriver.

• Tony Schiavone announced Booker T. was the number one contender for the WCW Television Title. Chris Benoit came down with Booker T's music, and complained about not having another title shot. After Booker T. asked Benoit to let him have the number one contender position, Benoit agreed. However, after Benoit began to leave, he attacked Booker T. from behind. Stevie Ray appeared, and told Booker T. to get himself straight.

• Jim Duggan defeated Brian Adams w/Vincent by Disqualification. -A very frustrated Brian Adams was disqualified after he attacked the referee. A fight continued between Brian Adams and Jim Duggan. Duggan remained in the ring with his 2 x 4, after Adams and Vincent left. • Saturn defeated Hammer with the Death Valley Driver. -When Hammer was about to get the victory, he was distracted by Reese. While the referee got in Reese's face, Raven came in, and Evenflowed Hammer. Saturn didn't appreciate Raven's run-in, and finished off Hammer himself with the Death Valley Driver.

• Curt Hennig Interview. -Rick Rude introduced Curt Hennig and said he is officially with the NWO Wolfpack. Hennig began to bash Goldberg, and challenged him for a match that would immediately happen. However, Hennig changed his mind and said that match would take place at The Great American Bash. • Horace w/Lodi defeated Juventud Guerrera with a Lariat. -Horace's power dominated Juventud Guerrera. When Juvi went for a top-rope maneuver, Reese chokeslammed him behind the referee's back. Horace finished off Guerrera with a Lariat.

• Randy Savage Interview. -Randy Savage, who was accompanied by Elizabeth, talked about his and Roddy Piper's upcoming Great American Bash tag team match with Hollywood Hogan & Bret Hart. He said Hogan and Hart will go down. But, he is willing to take on Roddy Piper too since the two do not admire one another.

• Pre-recorded comments from Chavo Guerrero, Jr's grandma. Chavo was going to translate what she said, but Eddie Guerrero changed it into something different. Eddie claimed his mother said she appreciates what he is doing to Chavo Guerrero, Jr.

• Dean Malenko defeated Chavo Guerrero, Jr. by Texas Clover Leaf submission to retain the WCW Cruiserweight Title. -Eddie Guerrero was going to give Chavo Guerrero, Jr. the match, but Chavo proudly accepted it without any words from Eddie. Chavo used his quickness to put up a tough fight for Dean Malenko. When he attempted the Tornado D.D.T., Malenko reversed it into the Texas Clover Leaf to retain the WCW Cruiserweight Title. Afterwards, Eddie got onto Chavo for his loss. He dared Chavo to hit him. Chavo kissed Eddie, and smiled, but then turned around and punched him. .

• Lex Luger defeated The Giant by Disqualification. -During the match, a fan tried to interfere, but security immediately got ahold of him. When Lex Luger started to take the advantage, the NWO Sting attacked him. Luger was announced the winner by Disqualification. The Giant retained his WCW Tag Team Titles.