The first Monday Night battle of 1998! On WCW Nitro Eric Bischoff claims that Hulk Hogan won the World Championship last week and it was caught on tape. JJ Dillon says the tape will get released in time for the debut episode of WCW Thunder. Lex Luger vs Macho Man Randy Savage takes place in the main event.

On Raw Steve Austin decides he's going to "do unto others" and begin launching attacks on Superstars in the Royal Rumble match. Owen Hart wrestles Savio Vega, Ken Shamrock vs Faarooq takes place, and the New Age Outlaws are also in action.