WCW Monday Nitro - Season 3
Series Details
Title: WCW Monday Nitro
Overview: WCW Monday Nitro was a weekly professional wrestling telecast produced by World Championship Wrestling, created by Ted Turner and Eric Bischoff. The show aired Monday nights on TNT, going head-to-head with the World Wrestling Federation's Monday Night Raw from September 4, 1995 to March 26, 2001. Production ceased shortly after WCW was purchased by the WWF. The debut of Nitro began the Monday Night Wars, a ratings battle between the WWF and WCW that lasted for almost six years and saw each company resort to cutthroat tactics to try to compete with the competition. In mid-1996, Nitro began to draw better ratings than Raw based on the strength of the nWo storyline, an anarchist wrestling stable that wanted to take over WCW. Nitro continued to beat Raw for 84 consecutive weeks, forcing WWE owner Vince McMahon to change the way he did business. As the nWo storyline grew stagnant, fan interest in the storyline waned, and Raw began to edge out Nitro in the ratings. The turning point for the organizations came during the January 4, 1999 broadcast of Nitro, during which lead commentator Tony Schiavone gave away the results of matches for that night's Raw broadcast. As Raw was taped and Nitro was live, Bischoff believed that knowing the outcome would dissuade viewers from watching the program. Excited by the prospect of seeing perennial WWF underdog Mick Foley win the WWF Championship, a large number of Nitro viewers changed channels to watch Raw, switching back to Nitro after Foley won the title. From that week forward, Raw beat Nitro in the ratings by a significant amount, and WCW was never able to regain the success it once had.
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Cast
As Sting continues lurking in the shadows of WCW, The Giant looks for payback on the NWO. Plus, Eddie Guerrero, Lex Luger, and more.
Diamond Dallas Page gives The Outsiders his answer on where his loyalties lie. The Giant targets 'Hollywood' Hogan's World Heavyweight Title.
'Macho Man' Randy Savage returns to Nitro with a vengeance. Plus, Scott Hall, Booker T, and many more are in action.
The New World Order looks to rewrite history after some losses at Souled Out. Plus, 'Macho Man' Randy Savage, Sting, and many more.
'Hollywood' Hogan makes 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper an offer he can't refuse. The Outsiders continue to target WCW's top Superstars. Plus, much more.
Diamond Dallas Page is confronted by Sting and 'Macho Man' Randy Savage. 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper delivers a message to 'Hollywood' Hogan.
As 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper prepares for his Superbrawl match with 'Hollywood' Hogan in an unusual way, The Outsiders take things over the edge.
Following a controversial and shocking Superbrawl, the newest addition of the NWO brings a new level of madness to the faction.
With the success of the NWO still on the rise, 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper looks to create his own team. Eric Bischoff is paid a special visit.
As Nitro airs its special spring break episode, the NWO welcomes one of the most controversial figures in all of sports into their faction.
After months of speculation, Sting's loyalties are now clear as he targets 'Hollywood' Hogan and the NWO. Plus, DDP, The Outsiders, and more.
Diamond Dallas Page is on the hunt for members of the New World Order. Dean Malenko faces Konnan. The Steiner Brothers and more in action.
Ric Flair looks to longtime rival Roddy Piper as an ally in the fight against the New World Order. Lord Steven Regal faces Chris Jericho.
Turmoil within the New World Order threatens to bring the group crashing down. Ric Flair, Roddy Piper, DDP, and many more are featured.
Lex Luger takes on Kevin Nash. Rey Mysterio battles Juventud Guerrera. 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair, 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper, and more are featured.
'Nature Boy' Ric Flair and 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper enlist the services of NFL legend Kevin Greene in the fight against the New World Order.
The New World Order continues their fight against tradition, but first they must get through 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair and 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper.
The Giant chooses a mystery partner to take on Harlem Heat in tag team action. Lord Steven Regal faces Meng.
Sting looks to dismantle the New World Order one member at a time. 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair, 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper, and more are featured.
Will Sting heed Eric Bischoff's advice or make a power play to eliminate the brains behind the New World Order? Ric Flair, Syxx and more.
The nWo and 'Hollywood' Hulk Hogan vow to get their hands on Sting for his recent actions. Masahiro Chono battles The Great Muta.
Will Scott Hall accept J.J. Dillon's ultimatum? Ric Flair is in main event action. The Steiners vs. Great Muta and Masa Chono and much more.
'Rowdy' Roddy Piper teams with 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair to take on The Outsiders in the main event. Hollywood Hulk Hogan faces Lex Luger.
The New World Order have their sights set on Lex Luger and The Giant. Chris Jericho battles Ultimo Dragon. Ric Flair, Roddy Piper, and more.
Diamond Dallas Page faces Scott Hall. Tensions between Roddy Piper and Ric Flair are on the rise. Harlem Heat battle The Steiner Brothers.
Lex Luger, The Giant, and Diamond Dallas Page face Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, and 'Macho Man' Randy Savage. Eddie Guerrero faces Dean Malenko.
Will Ric Flair make Curt Hennig an offer he can't refuse? 'Macho Man' Randy Savage, Roddy Piper, The Steiner Brothers, and more in action.
Ric Flair battles Jeff Jarrett. Eddie Guerrero takes on Chavo Guerrero Jr. Harlem Heat face Scott Hall and Syxx. The Giant and much more.
The Outsiders are in main event tag team action. The Giant battles the Great Muta. Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, and many more are featured.
'Macho Man' Randy Savage takes on Scott Steiner in the main event. Ric Flair and Curt Hennig face Buff Bagwell and Scott Norton.
Hollywood Hogan battles Lex Luger in the main event. Diamond Dallas Page faces 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair. Sting and many more are featured.
'Macho Man' Randy Savage battles Curt Hennig in the main event. Eddie Guerrero faces Chris Jericho. Sting and many more are featured.
Diamond Dallas Page and Lex Luger face The Outsiders. Ric Flair battles Syxx. Curt Hennig faces The Giant. Sting and more are featured.
With Sting seemingly out of the picture, the New World Order look to exert complete control over WCW. Randy Savage faces Lex Luger.
The New World Order is back at it again with their attempt to take over WCW at the expense of The Four Horsemen on this episode of Nitro.
The Four Horsemen respond to the cowardly tactics of the nWo. Rey Mysterio faces Eddie Guerrero. 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper and more are featured.
Has the New World Order taken over WCW for good or can 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper end their reign of terror? Eddie Guerrero faces Ultimo Dragon.
The battle for supremacy between the New World Order and WCW continues on this episode of Nitro. Jeff Jarrett faces Curt Hennig and more.
The Giant battles Curt Hennig in the main event. Rey Mysterio takes on an unknown, masked luchador. Syxx faces Chris Jericho.
Jeff Jarrett faces Booker T. Eddie Guerrero defends the Cruiserweight title against Ultimo Dragon. Curt Hennig is in main event action.
Diamond Dallas Page battles Curt Hennig in the main event. The Steiner Brothers face Scott Hall and Syxx. Eddie Guerrero battles Psicosis.
WCW looks to strike first in the ongoing war against the New World Order. Scott Hall takes on Scott Steiner in main event action.
Curt Hennig goes one on one with Booker T in the main event. Chris Jericho takes on Eddie Guerrero. Rey Mysterio battles Dean Malenko.
Hulk Hogan has issued a challenge to the mysterious Sting for Starrcade 1997. Will Sting accept? Curt Hennig faces Lex Luger.
Ric Flair battles Lex Luger in the main event. Diamond Dallas Page goes one on one with Curt Hennig. Eddie Guerrero faces Rey Mysterio.
The New World Order introduce their newest member! The Giant battles Scott Hall in the main event. Chris Jericho faces Rey Mysterio.
WCW has the deck stacked against them with the NWO running rampant, but WCW has a 7 foot Giant on their side looking to even the odds.
Curt Hennig battles Diamond Dallas Page in the main event. Rey Mysterio and Juventud Guerrera collide in high-flying lucha action.
The Giant makes his intentions known for Starrcade. Scott Hall faces Diamond Dallas Page in the main event. Ric Flair and much more.
The nWo look to roll into Starrcade with momentum on their side. Booker T battles 'Macho Man' Randy Savage. Ric Flair, Bret Hart, and more.
Lex Luger collides with 'Macho Man' Randy Savage in the main event. Eddie Guerrero, Chris Jericho, and Rey Mysterio are in action.
Eddie Guerrero takes on Ultimo Dragon. Chris Jericho faces Curt Hennig. Ric Flair, Sting, Hollywood Hogan, and more are in action.
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