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Monday Nitro (08.12.96)

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WCW Monday Nitro
August 12, 1996
Casper, WY
Events Center

The current WCW champs were as follows:
WCW World Champion: Hollywood Hogan (8/10/1996)
WCW U.S. Champion: Ric Flair (7/7/1996)
WCW World Tag Team Champions: Harlem Heat (7/27/1996)
WCW World Television Champion: Lex Luger (3/6/1996)
WCW World Cruiserweight Champion: Rey Mysterio (7/8/1996)

HOUR NUMBER ONE! Your hosts are Tony Schiavone and Larry Zbyszko. Larry thinks they’re in the middle of nowhere, but Tony always tries to find a positive even when there isn’t one. Read the rest of this entry →

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Tags: Arn Anderson, Barbarian, Big Bubba Rogers, Big Ron Studd, Booty Man, Chris Benoit, Col. Robert Parker, Diamond Dallas Page, Dick Slater, Dungeon of Doom, Eddie Guerrero, Elizabeth, Faces of Fear, Four Horsemen, Glacier, Harlem Heat, High Voltage, Hollywood Hogan, Hugh Morrus, Jim Powers, Jimmy Hart, Kaos, Kevin Nash, Kevin Sullivan, Konnan, Lex Luger, Madusa, Meng, Mike Enos, Monday Nitro, Nancy Sullivan, nWo, Rage, Randy Savage, Renegade, Rey Mysterio, Ric Flair, Scott Hall, Sherri Martel, Sonny Oono, Steiner Brothers, Steve McMichael, Sting, Ultimo Dragon

Monday Nitro (07.22.96)

Sep 15

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WCW Monday Nitro
July 22, 1996
Orlando, FL
Disney MGM Studios

The current WCW champs were as follows:
WCW World Champion: The Giant (4/29/1996)
WCW U.S. Champion: Ric Flair (7/7/1996)
WCW World Tag Team Champions: Harlem Heat (6/24/1996)
WCW World Television Champion: Lex Luger (3/6/1996)
WCW World Cruiserweight Champion: Rey Mysterio (7/8/1996)

HOUR NUMBER ONE! Your hosts are Tony Schiavone & Larry Zbyszko. Read the rest of this entry →

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Tags: Alex Wright, Arn Anderson, Barbarian, Chavo Guerrero, Chris Benoit, Dean Malenko, Debra, Diamond Dallas Page, Dungeon of Doom, Eddie Guerrero, Elizabeth, Four Horsemen, Glacier, Hugh Morrus, Hulk Hogan, Ice Train, Jeeves, Jim Powers, Jimmy Hart, Joe Gomez, Kevin Nash, Kevin Sullivan, Konnan, Leprechaun, Lex Luger, Meng, Monday Nitro, Muhammad Ali, Nancy Sullivan, nWo, Prince Iaukea, Psychosis, Randy Savage, Renegade, Ric Flair, Scott Hall, Scott Norton, Shaquille O'Neal, Squire David Taylor, Steve McMichael, Sting, The Giant, VK Wallstreet

Monday Nitro (07.08.96)

Sep 3

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WCW Monday Nitro
July 8, 1996
Orlando, FL
Disney MGM Studios

This is the first Nitro to be taped outdoors. Too bad it’s not taking place over a swimming pool. Read the rest of this entry →

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Tags: Arn Anderson, Big Bubba Rogers, Blue Bloods, Bobby Eaton, Brian Knobbs, Chris Benoit, Col. Robert Parker, Dean Malenko, Debra, Dungeon of Doom, Eddie Guerrero, Elizabeth, Four Horsemen, Glacier, Hugh Morrus, Hulk Hogan, Jeeves, Jerry Sags, Jim Powers, Jimmy Hart, Kevin Nash, Kevin Sullivan, Lord Steven Regal, Monday Nitro, Nancy Sullivan, Nasty Boys, nWo, Psychosis, Randy Savage, Rey Mysterio, Ric Flair, Scott Hall, Sgt. Craig Pittman, Sherri Martel, Squire David Taylor, Steiner Brothers, Steve McMichael, Sting, Teddy Long, The Giant, The Outsiders

Scott & Justin’s Survivor Series 1988

Jun 12

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Survivor Series

November 24, 1988
Richfield Coliseum
Richfield, Ohio
Attendance: 13, 500
Buy Rate: 2.8

Announcers: Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse Ventura
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Tags: Akeem, Andre the Giant, Arn Anderson, Bad News Brown, Barbarian, Big Bossman, Blue Blazer, Bolsheviks, Boris Zhukov, Brain Busters, Bret Hart, British Bulldogs, Brutus Beefcake, Conquistadors, Danny Davis, Davey Boy Smith, Demolition, Demolition Ax, Demolition Smash, Dino Bravo, Dynamite Kid, Greg Valentine, Haku, Harley Race, Hart Foundation, Hercules Hernandez, Hillbilly Jim, Honky Tonk Man, Hulk Hogan, Jacques Rougeau, Jake Roberts, Jim Brunzell, Jim Duggan, Jim Neidhart, Jim Powers, Ken Patera, Koko B. Ware, Marty Jannetty, Mr. Perfect, Nikolai Volkoff, Paul Roma, Powers of Pain, Randy Savage, Raymond Rougeau, Red Rooster, Rick Rude, Rockers, Ron Bass, Rougeau Brothers, Sam Houston, Scott Casey, Shawn Michaels, Survivor Series, Ted DiBiase, Tito Santana, Tully Blanchard, Ultimate Warrior, Warlord, Young Stallions

Monday Nitro (06.10.96)

Jun 4

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WCW Monday Nitro
June 10, 1996
Wheeling, WV
Civic Center

The current WCW champs were as follows:
WCW World Champion: The Giant (4/29/1996)
WCW U.S. Champion: Konnan (1/29/1996)
WCW World Tag Team Champions: Sting & Lex Luger (1/22/1996)
WCW World Television Champion: Lex Luger (3/6/1996)
WCW World Cruiserweight Champion: Dean Malenko (5/18/1996)

HOUR NUMBER ONE!

Your hosts are Tony Schiavone & Larry Zbyszko.

Recap of last week where Sting slapped the “interruption”. Read the rest of this entry →

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Tags: Arn Anderson, Billy Kidman, Bobby Heenan, Booker T, Brian Knobbs, Debra, Dennis Rodman, Diamond Dallas Page, Dungeon of Doom, Elizabeth, Hugh Morrus, Hulk Hogan, Jay Leno, Jerry Sags, Jim Duggan, Jim Powers, Jimmy Hart, Joe Gomez, Johnny Grunge, Kevin Greene, Kevin Nash, Kevin Sullivan, Lex Luger, Lord Steven Regal, Meng, Monday Nitro, Nancy Sullivan, Nasty Boys, nWo, Public Enemy, Randy Savage, Renegade, Ric Flair, Rocco Rock, Scott Hall, Scott Norton, Scott Steiner, Squire David Taylor, Steve McMichael, Sting, The Giant

Scott & Justin’s Wrestlemania IV

Mar 23

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Wrestlemania IV

March 27, 1988
Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Attendance: 18, 165
Closed-Circuit Attendance: 175, 000
Buy Rate: 6.5
Announcers: Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse Ventura

Fun Fact: Before we get into the show itself, let’s get into the reasons why Wrestlemania was set up the way it was. On February 5, 1988, NBC held a special prime time edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event. This was on a Friday night, and it was called “The Main Event.” It was the first time in over 3 decades that Read the rest of this entry →

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Tags: Andre the Giant, B. Brian Blair, Bad News Brown, Bam Bam Bigelow, Bobby Heenan, Boris Zhukov, Bret Hart, British Bulldogs, Brutus Beefcake, Butch Reed, Danny Davis, Davey Boy Smith, Demolition, Demolition Ax, Demolition Smash, Dino Bravo, Don Muraco, Dynamite Kid, George "The Animal" Steele, Greg Valentine, Haku, Harley Race, Hercules Hernandez, Hillbilly Jim, Honky Tonk Man, Hulk Hogan, Islanders, Jacques Rougeau, Jake Roberts, Jim Brunzell, Jim Duggan, Jim Neidhart, Jim Powers, Junkyard Dog, Ken Patera, Killer Bees, Koko B. Ware, Nikolai Volkoff, One Man Gang, Paul Roma, Randy Savage, Raymond Rougeau, Rick Martel, Rick Rude, Ricky Steamboat, Ron Bass, Rougeau Brothers, Sam Houston, Sika, Strike Force, Tama, Ted DiBiase, Tito Santana, Ultimate Warrior, WrestleMania, Young Stallions

Bigelow’s Replay: WCW Nitro 3/10/97

Mar 23

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WCW Nitro 3/10/97
Spring Break-Out
Club La Vela
Panama City Beach, FL

Hour 1
Announcers: Tony Schiavone & Larry Zbyszko

– And we kick off this week’s show with Hollywood Hogan and Read the rest of this entry →

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Tags: Amazing French Canadians, Booker T, Buff Bagwell, Carl Oulette, Chris Jericho, Dean Malenko, Dennis Rodman, Diamond Dallas Page, Dungeon of Doom, Eddie Guerrero, Four Horsemen, Galaxy, Greg Valentine, Hardbody Harrison, Harlem Heat, High Voltage, Hollywood Hogan, Jacqueline, Jacques Rougeau, Jeff Jarrett, Jim Powers, Jimmy Hart, Johnny Grunge, Juventud Guerrera, Kevin Nash, Kevin Sullivan, Lex Luger, Luna Vachon, Madusa, Monday Nitro, nWo, Prince Iaukea, Public Enemy, Randy Savage, Rey Mysterio, Roadblock, Rocco Rock, Roddy Piper, Scott Hall, Scotty Riggs, Sgt. Craig Pittman, Squire David Taylor, Steiner Brothers, Steve McMichael, Stevie Ray, The Giant, The Outsiders, Ultimo Dragon

Scott & Justin’s Royal Rumble 1988

Mar 8

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January 24, 1988
Copps Coliseum
Hamilton, Ontario
Attendance: 18, 000
TV Rating: USA Network: 8.2
Announcers: Vince McMahon and Jesse Ventura

1) Ricky Steamboat (Richard Blood) defeats Rick Rude (Richard Rood) by disqualification at 17:40

Scott: Since this was on cable TV, which means there were commercial breaks, they didn’t need that many matches. Read the rest of this entry →