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Nitro kicks off with a bang as Cruiserweight Champion Jushin "Thunder" Liger stands ready in the ring, his belt shining under the arena lights. The atmosphere is electric, but it's about to get even more intense. "Pomp and Circumstance" blasts through the speakers, and out comes the Macho Man Randy Savage, United States Championship over his shoulder.
"Oooh yeah! Two belts, that's how the Macho Man rolls, just like God intended!" Savage bellows into the camera, pointing at Liger's belt, before making his way into the ring.
As soon as the bell rings, it's a whirlwind of action. Liger brings his high-flying A-game, diving and flipping around the ring. But Savage is no slouch, retaliating with his signature elbow strikes and powerful slams. Just when it seems like Liger might secure a win, the crowd erupts.
Sting emerges from the backstage, baseball bat in hand. The Stinger makes a beeline for the ring, his eyes locked onto Savage. He slides into the ring, and before the Macho Man knows it, WHAM! Sting swings the bat, connecting squarely with Savage and sending him tumbling to the mat.
The ref immediately calls for the bell, signaling a disqualification. Savage loses, and Liger retains his championship. But the action is far from over. Sting, filled with a renewed sense of purpose, continues to attack Savage, landing punches and bat swings.
Savage tries to retaliate, but the element of surprise and Sting's unrelenting onslaught are too much. They spill out of the ring and brawl into the crowd, with Sting clearly having the upper hand. The two wrestling icons disappear into the backstage area, their feud set to explode.
As the camera cuts back to the ring, Liger clutches his belt, perhaps relieved that he gets to live another day as champion. But tonight, the story is about the emerging war between Sting and Randy Savage. And if this intense opening is any indication, Nitro promises to be a night full of drama and excitement.
3.75*
Match notes: Lively start
Winner Jushin thunder Liger
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