Following Sting's victory over Hollywood Hogan at Starrcade to become the new WCW World Heavyweight Champion, JJ Dillon makes an announcement that receives a cold a reception from the fans. Plus, Kevin Nash challenges Diamond Dallas Page for the United States Heavyweight Title. All this and more on the inaugural edition of WCW Thunder!

Tensions within the New World Order create an opportunity for The Giant to get even when Kevin Nash & "Macho Man" Randy Savage team up to face Lex Luger & Diamond Dallas Page. Juventud Guerrera defends the WCW Cruiserweight Title against Rey Mysterio Jr. Plus, Hollywood Hogan addresses the situation over the WCW World Heavyweight Title.

While preparing to face Larry Zbyszko at Souled Out, Scott Hall turns his attention to The Giant in the main event. Goldberg looks to extend his winning streak in a match against Kendall Windham. Plus, Hollywood Hogan vows to bring the WCW World Heavyweight Championship back to the New World Order.

After shocking the world by joining the New World Order at Souled Out, Dusty Rhodes shows everyone that the American Dream has turned into WCW's nightmare. In the main event, The Steiner Brothers challenge the nWo's Kevin Nash & Konnan for the World Tag Team Championships. Plus, Booker T defends the World Television Championship against Saturn.

As the road to SuperBrawl VIII continues, Diamond Dallas Page defends the coveted WCW United States Heavyweight Championship in the main event. Referee Nick Patrick addresses the recent accusations about his controversial officiating. Plus, Buff Bagwell & Konnan take on The Steiner Brothers in a Tag Team Match.

With his opportunity to reclaim the WCW World Heavyweight Championship at SuperBrawl VIII approaching, Hollywood Hogan uses "Macho Man" Randy Savage to send a message to Sting. However, Hogan soon learns that the New World Order's grip on WCW may be losing strength. Plus, WCW Cruiserweight Champion Chris Jericho goes one-on-one with Dean Malenko.