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Monday Nitro (03.17.97)

WCW Monday Nitro
March 17, 1997
Savannah, GA
Civic Center

The current WCW champs were as follows:
WCW World Champion: Hollywood Hogan (8/10/1996)
WCW U.S. Champion: Dean Malenko (3/16/1997)
WCW World Tag Team Champions: The Outsiders (10/27/1996)
WCW World Television Champion: Prince Iaukea (2/17/1997)
WCW Cruiserweight Champion: Syxx (2/23/1997)
WCW Women’s Champion: Akira Hokuto (12/29/1996)

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

nWo Souled Out 1997

nWo Souled Out
January 25, 1997
Cedar Rapids, IA
Five Seasons Center

The current WCW champs were as follows:
WCW World Champion: Hollywood Hogan (8/10/1996)
WCW U.S. Champion: Eddie Guerrero (12/29/1996)
WCW World Tag Team Champions: The Outsiders (10/27/1996)
WCW World Television Champion: Lord Steven Regal (8/20/1996)
WCW Cruiserweight Champion: Dean Malenko (1/21/1997)
WCW Women’s Champion: Akira Hokuto (12/29/1996)

Already this is a crazy show. The new World order come into the arena hanging on the back of dump trucks along with this huge obnoxious police and fire truck escort. It’s just WAY over the top, but that’s the point.

Such a great intro video. I love it. We-we-we are in control. The stage is pretty much completely dark and evil-looking. The whole set reminds me of either Fight Club or the abandoned warehouse where Zoolander and Hansel had their walk-off. All we need now is David Bowie.

Your hosts are Eric Bischoff and Ted DiBiase. Read the rest of this entry

Clash of the Champions 34 (01.97)



WCW Clash of the Champions XXXIV
January 21, 1997
Milwaukee, WI
Wisconsin Center Arena

The current WCW champs were as follows:
WCW World Champion: Hollywood Hogan (8/10/1996)
WCW U.S. Champion: Eddie Guerrero (12/29/1996)
WCW World Tag Team Champions: The Outsiders (10/27/1996)
WCW World Television Champion: Lord Steven Regal (8/20/1996)
WCW Cruiserweight Champion: Ultimo Dragon (12/29/1996)
WCW Women’s Champion: Akira Hokuto (12/29/1996)

Your hosts are Tony Schiavone, Bobby Heenan, and Dusty Rhodes. Read the rest of this entry

Bigelow’s Replay: WCW Nitro 6/16/97

WCW Nitro 6/16/97
United Center
Chicago, IL

*** I will have to skip the 6/9/97 Nitro as that one did not air on WWE 24/7 due to issues with the tape. Here are the results, courtesy the Wrestling Information Archive: Ultimo Dragon, Juventud Guerrera, and Super Calo defeated Silver King, Psychosis, and La Parka; Alex Wright pinned Chris Jericho; Akira Hokuto, pinned Malia Hosaka; Steve McMichael and Konnan fought to a No Contest; Lex Luger defeated World Heavyweight Champion, Hollywood Hogan, in a non-title match.; Jeff Jarrett defeated Dean Malenko to win the United States title; Roddy Piper and Ric Flair defeated World Tag Team Champions, The Outsiders, by Disqualification ***

Hour 1

Announcers: Tony Schiavone, Mike Tenay & Larry Zbyszko

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Bigelow’s Replay: WCW Nitro 6/2/97


WCW Nitro 6/2/97
Hara Arena

Dayton, OH

Hour 1

Announcers: Tony Schiavone & Larry Zbyszko

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Bigelow’s Replay: WCW Nitro 4/21/97

*** Due to WWE 24/7’s programming schedule, we have skipped the 4/14/97 Nitro. Here are the results: Chris Benoit pinned The Barbarian…United States Champion, Dean Malenko, defeated Hector Guerrero…Rey Misterio Jr. pinned Juventud Guerrera…World Television Champion, Ultimo Dragon, pinned Lane Carleson…World Cruiserweight Champion, Syxx, defeated Prince Iaukea…Public Enemy defeated High Voltage in a street fight…The Giant pinned Big Al…Diamond Dallas Page pinned Konnan…Jeff Jarrett and Steve McMichael defeated Harlem Heat by Disqualification…Lex Luger defeated Kevin Nash by Disqualification.

WCW Nitro 4/21/97
Civic Center
Saginaw, MI

Hour 1

Announcers: Tony Schiavone & Larry Zbyszko

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Monday Nitro (12.30.96)

WCW Monday Nitro
December 30, 1996
Knoxville, TN
Civic Coliseum

The current WCW champs were as follows:
WCW World Champion: Hollywood Hogan (8/10/1996)
WCW U.S. Champion: Eddie Guerrero (12/29/1996)
WCW World Tag Team Champions: The Outsiders (10/27/1996)
WCW World Television Champion: Lord Steven Regal (8/20/1996)
WCW Cruiserweight Champion: Ultimo Dragon (12/29/1996)
WCW Women’s Champion: Akira Hokuto (12/29/1996)

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

Bigelow’s Replay: WCW Nitro 4/7/97

WCW Nitro 4/7/97
Von Braun Civic Center
Huntsville, AL

Hour 1

Announcers: Tony Schiavone & Larry Zbyszko

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Monday Nitro (12.16.96)

WCW Monday Nitro
December 16, 1996
Pensacola, FL
Civic Center

The current WCW champs were as follows:
WCW World Champion: Hollywood Hogan (8/10/1996)
WCW U.S. Champion: Vacant (11/25/1996)
WCW World Tag Team Champions: The Outsiders (10/27/1996)
WCW World Television Champion: Lord Steven Regal (8/20/1996)
WCW World Cruiserweight Champion: Dean Malenko (10/27/1996)

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

World War 3 1996

WCW World War 3
November 24, 1996
Norfolk, VA
The Scope

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: The Outsiders (10/27/1996)
WCW World Television Champion: Lord Steven Regal (8/20/1996)
WCW World Cruiserweight Champion: Dean Malenko (10/27/1996)

Your hosts are Tony Schiavone, Bobby Heenan, and Dusty Rhodes. Read the rest of this entry