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WWE: nWo – The Revolution DVD Review (Disc One)
Released: November 6, 2012
My buddy Slackamania (just a nickname, he’s not insane) and I will be double-teaming this review. He’s a die-hard wrestling fan from way back in the day just like me, so I hope you enjoy his thoughts on the program, while I will be handling the special features – like a boss. Is that still cool to say? Was it ever cool to say? I don’t know, but hopefully you’ll keep reading. Read the rest of this entry
Monday Nitro (03.03.97)
WCW Monday Nitro
March 3, 1997
Atlanta, GA
The Omni
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: 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
Bigelow’s Replay: WCW Nitro 6/2/97
WCW Nitro 6/2/97
Hara Arena
Dayton, OH
Hour 1
Announcers: Tony Schiavone & Larry Zbyszko
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
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