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  • Jason Hervey Shares Why He Pitched The LWO In WCW
    • Jason Hervey Shares Why He Pitched The LWO In WCW
    Jason Hervey reveals why he created the LWO in WCW. The Wonder Years actor made an appearance on WCW Nitro on commentary during the Monday Night Wars. He secured a role as an executive producer on the show which he held until the company was sold to Vince McMahon. During his time in WCW, Jason […] The post Jason Hervey Shares Why He Pitched The LWO In WCW appeared first on Wrestlezone....2024
  • Best Opening Segments In WCW Nitro History
    • Best Opening Segments In WCW Nitro History
    For 83 straight weeks, WCW Monday Nitro was the most watched weekly wrestling show. Here are the best opening segments in Nitro's history....2024
  • A brick to the face? C’mon, man
    • A brick to the face? C’mon, man
    WWE Jaida Parker hit Lola Vice in the face with a brick. For a two-count. Make it make sense. As a wrestling fan for nearly 40 years, I sometimes struggle to enjoy today’s product compared to the past. I remember watching countless episodes of Monday Night Raw, WCW Nitro, pay-per-views, and other wrestling programming where matches didn’t rely on the constant use of weapons, and fans left ...2024
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  • • WWE's Best Moments Of October, Karrion Kross 'Finds' Miz, Leyla Hirsch Says 'Hey!'
    Here's your fight size update for Sunday, November 3, 2024. - WWE has posted a new YouTube video chronicling their best moments of October 2024. Check it out embedded above. - After looking for him to make him pay a price, Karrion Kross has found The Miz...'s action figure, I found Miz. Took a few days but I never gave up. Everybody calm down.#MizterySolved pic.twitter.com/IYOCtF3hik — Karrion...2024
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  • • Bruce Prichard Thinks Randy Savage Returning To WWE At WrestleMania 17 Would've Been 'Through The Roof'
    Bruce Prichard talks about hypothetical scenarios where Randy Savage could have returned to WWE at the climax of the Attitude Era. Randy Savage never returned to WWE after 1994, when he left the company for WCW. Following the closure of WCW in 2001, Savage remained one of the only top stars from that company to never move back to WWE outside of one video game commercial for "WWE All-Stars" in 201...2024
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  • • Vince McMahon: When I Heard WCW Nitro Was Going Head-To-Head With WWE Raw, I Thought It Would Put Us Out Of Business
    In September 1995, WCW launched WCW Nitro on Monday nights, a weekly television program that went head-to-head with WWE Raw. The launch of WCW Nitro kicked off the famed Monday Night Wars. Speaking on "Mr. McMahon," Vince McMahon gave his reaction to the launch of Nitro. "As soon I heard they were going to go head-to-head, that was like, 'Oooh, oh. We're in trouble. I don't know what's gonna hap...2024
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  • 2024
    "Scott Steiner has a hatred for Ric Flair that goes back decades, even way before Big Poppa Pump's infamous WCW Nitro promo against the Nature Boy."

  • 2023
    "Less than half a decade after she trashed the WWE Women's Championship on WCW Nitro, Trish Stratus would make her WWE debut and go on to define women's wrestling for the next generation."

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  • • A brick to the face? C’mon, man
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  • • Kevin Nash On Booking WCW: I Said, 'I'll Help.' I Should've Said, 'Let's Go To A Strip Club.'
    Eric Bischoff and Kevin Nash discuss the decision to have Kevin Nash help book WCW programming in 1998. When discussing factors that ultimately led to the demise of WCW, one that gets brought up quite often is Kevin Nash becoming the booker of World Championship Wrestling. During this time, Nash would end up defeating Bill Goldberg for the WCW World Championship and drop the title to Hulk Hogan o...2024
  • • EFFY Reflects On Working In Mall Of America, ‘Brother, EFFY Works Clean’
    EFFY reflects on wrestling at the Mall of America. The Mall of America, as it pertains to professional wrestling, is most famous for hosting the debut episode of WCW Monday Nitro in September 1995. 28 years later, F1RST Wrestling held a Saturday Night Nitro event at the very same venue in Minnesota. On that card, EFFY teamed with Allie Katch and BUSSY defeated The Brothers Of Funstruction (Ruffo...2023
  • Lex Luger Shares The Origin Of His Infamous Big White Shirt From WCW Nitro
    • Lex Luger Shares The Origin Of His Infamous Big White Shirt From WCW Nitro
    Lex Luger had a memorable debut on WCW Nitro for multiple reasons. One of the most infamous segments that the wrestling legend was part of was the fact that he helped kick-start the Monday Night Wars between WWE and WCW. Luger had been working for WWE in 1995, but his contract expired after SummerSlam. Luger […] The post Lex Luger Shares The Origin Of His Infamous Big White Shirt From WCW Ni...2023
  • • Lex Luger Says He's Still Under Contract As An Ambassador For WWE, Enjoys Watching WWE And AEW
    Lex Luger confirms his contract status with WWE and discusses his current enjoyment of professional wrestling. Lex Luger, in the '80s and '90s, was one of the top draws for WWE and WCW. His defection from WWE on the first episode of WCW Nitro set the tone for the Monday Night War and is still a moment that is talked about frequently today. Lex Luger is the latest wrestling legend to join the AdF...2023
  • • Will WWE be able to regain the momentum lost after WrestleMania?
    WWE.com Do you happen to remember the closing moments of Super Bowl XLIX? Down 28-24 to the New England Patriots, the Seattle Seahawks had the ball at the goal line with 26 seconds remaining in the game. All they had to do was hand it off to their stud running back Marshawn Lynch and they would have left Arizona with their second consecutive World Championship. Instead, the Seahawks decid...2023

WCW Nitro stats and results

  • • Eric Bischoff: Ted Turner Laughed His Ass Off At The 'Billionaire Ted' Skits
    During the Monday Night Wars, WWE and WCW often traded shots back and forth on WWE Raw and WCW Nitro. While Eric Bischoff might give results away, WWE would air "Billionaire Ted" skits that poked fun at Ted Turner, "The Nacho Man" Randy Savage, " The Huckster" Hulk Hogan. "I kept gnawing at [Vince] and hitting him and doing everything I could to get him to react, and he did. They started doing t...2024
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  • • Mina Shirakawa, Grizzled Young Veterans, Lio Rush All 'Pull A Rick Rude' At NJPW Capital Collision And AEW Rampage
    Mina Shirakawa, Lio Rush, and Grizzled Young Veterans (James Drake & Zack Gibson) all pulled a "Rick Rude" on August 30th as they competed at NJPW Capital Collision and AEW Rampage. Mina had the most success on the night, teaming with HANAKO at NJPW Capital Collision to defeat Viva Van & Trish Adora. On AEW Rampage, she defeated Missa Kate. Grizzled Young Veterans went 1-1, defeating The Outrunn...2024
  • Sting descends from the rafters one last time on his final Dynamite
    • Sting descends from the rafters one last time on his final Dynamite
    TBS The Young Bucks were busy on the Feb. 28 Dynamite, making AEW employees’ lives difficult with their newfound commitment to being EVPs... and looking for Sting ahead of their Tag title match on Sunday at Revolution. Matthew & Nicholas Jackson have arrived, and the EVP's have a message for Sting on his final #AEW Dynamite appearance.Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS!@youngbucks pic.twitte...2024
  • How A WCW Stunt Almost Killed The Icon Sting, Explained
    • How A WCW Stunt Almost Killed The Icon Sting, Explained
    Sting rappelling from the rafters was a normal sight on WCW Nitro during the NWO days, but the very first time nearly resulted in tragedy....2023
  • • F1RST Wrestling Returning To Mall Of America With Saturday Night Nitro Event On 9/9
    Wrestling is returning to the Mall of America. F1RST Wrestling announced that the promotion and Pepsi will present the Saturday Night Nitro at the Mall of America on September 9, 2023. This will mark the second year in a row that F1RST has held an event there. -- BREAKING: F1RST Wrestling returns to the Mall of America!@f1rstwrestling & @Pepsi Present -- #SaturdayNightNitro --@mallofamerica Septe...2023
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  • • Will WWE be able to regain the momentum lost after WrestleMania?
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  • • WWE's Best Moments Of October, Karrion Kross 'Finds' Miz, Leyla Hirsch Says 'Hey!'
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  • • Fans Want To See The Beast Mortos vs. Costco Guy AJ, WWE Raw Highlights, More | Fight Size
    Here's your fight size update for Tuesday, October 1, 2024. - The idea of The Beast Mortos vs. Costco Guy AJ is picking up big traction on social media: PLEASE https://t.co/1KPUXMdMWe pic.twitter.com/cCJTeXu30e — janos ---- (GFX COMMISSIONS OPEN) (@janosgfx) September 30, 2024 - Top 10 Monday Night Raw moments: WWE Top 10, Sept. 30, 2024: - A new Fanatics Funko POP! will be released on WWEShop....2024
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  • • Kevin Nash Says Rey Mysterio Wanted To Be Thrown Through Window In WCW Lawn Dart Moment
    Kevin Nash gives more information on infamous lawn dart moment. During the July 29, 1996 episode of WCW Nitro, the NWO (Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, & Scott Hall) attacked members of the WCW roster in the outside/backstage area. The chaotic brawl saw Rey Mysterio leap into the arms of Nash, who caught him and put him on his shoulder. Nash then launched Mysterio head first into the side of a trailer i...2024
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  • • Evan Husney Talks About Interviewing Booker T And Kevin Nash For 'Who Killed WCW?' Docuseries On VICE
    Evan Husney believes Kevin Nash will become one of the most talked about parts of the new "Who Killed WCW?" docuseries on VICE. When it comes to covering a topic like the death of WCW, it can be hard to find a different approach to take without feeling like a horse's corpse is being battered. Fortunately for Evan Husney and those featured in the upcoming "Who Killed WCW?" docuseries on VICE, they...2024
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  • Today in Pro Wrestling History: (March 26) – The Last Nitro
    • Today in Pro Wrestling History: (March 26) – The Last Nitro
    Today in Pro Wrestling History: Witness the final episode of WCW Nitro, a historic moment as the company faced its end....2024
  • • Sting On Descending From The Rafters: My Sphincter Muscle Gets Very Tight
    On Wednesday's AEW Dynamite, Sting came down fro the rafters for one final time as he made the save for Darby Allin and Ric Flair as they were laid out by The Young Bucks (Matthew Jackson & Nicholas Jackson). Sting famously came down from the rafters on a nearly weekly basis on WCW Nitro when he was saving competitors from the NWO. Speaking to Marc Raimondi of ESPN, Sting reflected on his final ...2024
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  • The Bucks ‘bathe in the tears of yesterday’s broke wrestling personalities’
    • The Bucks ‘bathe in the tears of yesterday’s broke wrestling personalities’
    AEW’s YouTube Matthew & Nicholas Jackson also say they’re having fun for the first time in a long time as they embrace their new heel EVP personas. If you’re enjoying The Young Bucks’ new gimmick on AEW television, or if you’re among those that can’t stand the Jackson boys and need new material to fuel your hate — we recommend checking out their new interview with SI.com. Matt & Nick Matth...2024
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  • • Steve 'Mongo' McMichael Set To Return Home On Thursday
    Good news regarding Steve McMichael. The family of Steve McMichael announced that "Mongo" is set to return home on Thursday. McMichael was hospitalized on February 15 with suspected pneumonia. On February 17 fans were informed that McMichael was getting a blood transfusion and had MRSA. Update on Steve McMichael: Mongo is set to return home tomorrow! We appreciate all the prayers and kindly ask...2024
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  • • Family Of Steve 'Mongo' McMichael Hopes He Returns Home On Tuesday, Responding Well To Antibiotics
    Good news regarding Steve McMichael. The family of Steve "Mongo" McMichael updated fans to say that Mongo is responding well to antibiotics and the family hopes to have him home on Tuesday. McMichael was hospitalized on February 15 with suspected pneumonia. On February 17 fans were informed that McMichael was getting a blood transfusion and had MRSA. Update on Steve McMichael: Great news - Mon...2024
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  • • Steve 'Mongo' McMichael Diagnosed With MRSA, Undergoing Blood Transfusion
    Continued prayers for Steve McMichael. The family of Steve "Mongo" McMichael posted a statement say, "Steve is currently getting a blood transfusion and has MRSA. We are asking for your prayers to get Steve through this difficult time. Steve, his family and close friends believe in the power of prayer. Thank you." McMichael was hospitalized on February 15 with suspected pneumonia. Update on Ste...2024
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  • Scott Steiner & Ric Flair's Real Life Heat
    • Scott Steiner & Ric Flair's Real Life Heat
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  • • Alundra Blayze (Madusa): Trish Stratus Set The Women Back After All The Work I Did
    Alundra Blayze has a message for Trish Stratus from one Hall of Famer to another. Alundra Blayze, also known as Madusa, was one of the definitive women's wrestlers of her era. Less than half a decade after she trashed the WWE Women's Championship on WCW Nitro, Trish Stratus would make her WWE debut and go on to define women's wrestling for the next generation. Currently, Trish stratus has returned...2023
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  • • Lex Luger Says He's Still Under Contract As An Ambassador For WWE, Enjoys Watching WWE And AEW
    2023
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  • • Lex Luger Shares The Origin Of His Infamous Big White Shirt From WCW Nitro
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  • • Tony Khan Says He Respects Eric Bischoff's Accomplishments, 'He Just Has A Podcast Largely Devoted To Taking Shots At Us'
    Tony Khan explains his side of things in regards to Eric Bischoff. Eric Bischoff has crafted multiple tweets and spent multiple minutes on his podcast giving his thoughts on Tony Khan and AEW. Not all of his opinions are kind towards Khan and AEW, as he's implied Khan is a clown and called him a money mark. Appearing on K&C Masterpiece, Tony Khan was asked why he doesn't get along with Bischoff....2024
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  • • Will WWE be able to regain the momentum lost after WrestleMania?
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  • • Eric Bischoff Calls Out AEW For Ripping Off WCW Nitro Logo With Collision
    AEW revealed their new Collision logo, and plenty of fans were very intrigued by the company’s decision to pay direct homage to WCW Nitro. The color scheme and layout of ......2023
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  • • Stacy Kiebler officially announced for WWE Hall of Fame
    WWE.com It’s been rumored for weeks, and with only days to go before the WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony this Friday (Mar. 31) in Los Angeles, PEOPLE got to make it official. Stacy Kiebler is a member of the Hall’s 2023 class along with Rey Mysterio, The Great Muta & Andy Kaufman. A fan who debuted as a WCW “Nitro Girl” in 1999 after winning a nationwide competition, Kiebler was predominantly a ...2023
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  • • Bruce Prichard Thinks Randy Savage Returning To WWE At WrestleMania 17 Would've Been 'Through The Roof'
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WCW Nitro schedule, game

  • • A brick to the face? C’mon, man
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  • • Fans Want To See The Beast Mortos vs. Costco Guy AJ, WWE Raw Highlights, More | Fight Size
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  • • The Bucks ‘bathe in the tears of yesterday’s broke wrestling personalities’
    2024
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  • Steve McMichael is hospitalized, and his family is asking for your prayers
    • Steve McMichael is hospitalized, and his family is asking for your prayers
    WCW Nitro Former WCW wrestler Steve McMichael has been hospitalized tonight with suspected pneumonia, and his family is asking for your prayers. Here’s the family message that was sent to inform everyone on his current health situation: This was just sent to me by Steve McMichael’s longtime publicist. Praying for Mongo’s comfort. @nbcchicago pic.twitter.com/86gvQ4RqmM— Mike Berman (@Mik...2024
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  • • Sting: I Wanted To Finish Earlier, Maybe December; With Ric Flair Here, I Want To Go To AEW Revolution
    Sting comments on Ric Flair joining him in AEW. Sting announced that he would have his last match at AEW Revolution, which typically takes place at the beginning of March. Sting won't be alone in his journey as Ric Flair, who was presented as Sting's gift on last Wednesday's AEW Dynamite, will be beside him. Speaking to Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, Sting commented on Flair joining him ...2023
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  • • Arn Anderson Feels He Missed Out On Being In Video Games, Is Thrilled To Be In 'Ultra Pro Wrestling'
    Arn Anderson talks about being included as DLC in 'Ultra Pro Wrestling.' Arn Anderson officially retired from action in 1997 and as such, was never featured too heavily in wrestling video games. He has been featured as a legend in a few WWE games and was an unlockable character in WCW Nitro, but Arn Anderson still feels like he missed out on being part of video games and that fans missed out on ha...2023
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  • • On Location Helping WWE Memories Live Forever For Families
    The Capitol Center, longtime home of the NBA’s Bullets/Wizards and the NHL’s Capitals, was demolished in 2002, a year before I graduated high school. Until my mid 20’s, it was the only venue where I’d ever experienced professional wrestling. In the early 1990’s, it was one of the popular stops for the former World Wrestling Federation. My parents had just divorced, and for a single Air Force Airme...2023

WCW Nitro rumors, scandals

  • • Vince McMahon: When I Heard WCW Nitro Was Going Head-To-Head With WWE Raw, I Thought It Would Put Us Out Of Business
    2024
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  • • Eric Bischoff: Ted Turner Laughed His Ass Off At The 'Billionaire Ted' Skits
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  • Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 27): The Genesis of the New World Order
    • Today in Pro Wrestling History: (May 27): The Genesis of the New World Order
    Scott Hall's shocking WCW Nitro invasion on May 27th, 1996, marked the beginning of the nWo and changed wrestling forever....2024
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  • • Will WWE be able to regain the momentum lost after WrestleMania?
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  • • Stacy Kiebler officially announced for WWE Hall of Fame
    2023
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