[Stardust]

1998

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Jan. 15, 1998
Bring the Thunder
As Nitro continues to top Raw in the weekly tug-of-war for viewers, WCW launches a second brand known as Thunder, which airs Thursday nights on TBS. On the first episode, Ric Flair forces Chris Jericho to submit to his Figure-Four Leglock.

May 4, 1998
The Wolfpac
After weeks of tension between nWo founders Kevin Nash and Hulk Hogan, Big Sexy turns his back on his former friend and starts a splinter faction with Randy Savage and Konnan known as The Wolfpac. More fan friendly than The Hulkster’s devious group, The Wolfpac soon adds Lex Luger and Sting to its roster.

July 6, 1998
Hogan Hits a Goldberg
With his undefeated streak intact, U.S. Champion Goldberg challenges Hulk Hogan for the WCW Title in front of more than 40,000 fans in the Georgia Dome. The powerhouse takes The Hulkster down with his signature Jackhammer and captures the WCW World Title. (WATCH)

July 12, 1998
NBA Jam
WCW’s Bash at the Beach is headlined by a match pitting Hulk Hogan and NBA bad boy Dennis Rodman against fan favorite Diamond Dallas Page and the Utah Jazz’s Karl Malone. The media circus surrounding the event brings WCW more mainstream attention, which the company attempts to recreate the following month by putting talk show host Jay Leno in a bout.

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Sept.14, 1998
One Last Ride
During an emotionally charged Nitro from Greenville, S.C., original Four Horsemen members Ric Flair, Arn Anderson and James J. Dillon are joined in the ring by Dean Malenko and Steve “Mongo” McMichael, signaling a reformation of the famous faction. This group will go down as the final incarnation of The Horsemen.

Oct. 28, 1998
Tricks. No Treats.
With a great deal of hype surrounding the return of The Ultimate Warrior, Hogan and his WrestleMania VI opponent meet at Halloween Havoc in what many fans consider one of WCW’s worst matches. To make matters worse, the event runs too long, leading cable providers to cut off the show in the middle of the WCW Title Match between Goldberg and Diamond Dallas Page.

Dec. 27, 1998
Breaking The Streak
After winning the World War 3 battle royal, Kevin Nash earns a WCW World Title opportunity against the undefeated Goldberg at Starrcade. During the main event, Goldberg’s streak unceremoniously ends when Scott Hall zaps the powerhouse with a stun gun, allowing Big Sexy to hit a Jackknife Powerbomb to claim the victory, the title and the first win over Goldberg.