On the December 21, 1998 episode of WCW Monday Nitro, Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio Jr. continued their ongoing LWO-related rivalry in a highly physical cruiserweight bout that served as part of the build-up to Starrcade that weekend. The match opened with fast-paced exchanges and Mysterio’s quick offense, but Guerrero soon gained control by targeting Rey’s knee and using methodical attack tactics, including a camel clutch and STF-style holds, along with hard strikes and a release German suplex. Mysterio mounted several spirited comebacks, firing off aerial moves like a top-rope hurricanrana and headscissors to keep the contest competitive. The bout’s intensity ramped up with outside dives and back-and-forth counters, but late interference and confusion on the apron involving Billy Kidman and Guerrero’s unnamed bodyguard ultimately allowed Guerrero to score the pinfall over Mysterio. The match underscored Guerrero’s ruthless heel edge and Mysterio’s resilience in their heated feud during WCW’s cruiserweight division.
