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In this episode, James rewatches and breaks down the 5th episode of WCW Monday Nitro, which aired on October 2, 1995 live from Denver, Colorado! Double main event with Lex Luger vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage – with Luger's WCW career on the line! Also, Ric Flair faces Arn Anderson. Hulk Hogan returns to the ring, but not everyone is excited he's back....

Welcome back to WCW Rewatch with James Skrmetta! In this episode, James dives into Episode 4 of WCW Monday Nitro, which aired on September 25, 1995 — a night full of twists, iconic promos, and surprising moments that set the tone for what WCW would become during the Monday Night Wars.

📺 What happened on WCW Nitro this week?

• Hulk Hogan teases a darker persona after weeks of being stalked by the Dungeon of Doom.
• Ric Flair calls out Arn Anderson and Brian Pillman, setting up emotional stakes for Halloween Havoc.
• Lex Luger goes one-on-one with Meng in a hard-hitting main event.
• The Giant sends a chilling message, and the Dungeon of Doom continues to loom large over WCW.
• Plus: Johnny B. Badd makes an appearance, and Disco Inferno dances his way onto Nitro.

In this episode, we dive into WCW Monday Nitro Episode 3 from September 18, 1995, live from Johnson City, Tennessee. James breaks down every moment from this wild night of WCW action as the Monday Night Wars heat up! The Giant delivers a chilling message for Hulk Hogan that sets the stage for their epic feud, and Harlem Heat defends the WCW World Tag Team Titles against the underdog duo — The American Males.

Today, we're diving deep into WCW Fall Brawl 1995: WarGames, one of the most memorable (and chaotic) pay-per-views of WCW's golden era. Join James as he re-watches, breaks down, and reviews every match, moment, and storyline from this wild night of wrestling history. 💪 MAIN EVENT: Hulk Hogan leads the Hulkamaniacs (Hogan, Randy Savage, Sting, and Lex Luger) into the WarGames match against The Dungeon of Doom (Kamala, The Zodiac, Meng, and The Shark) with Kevin Sullivan pulling the strings. Can Hulkamania survive the double-cage carnage?

James Skrmetta is back for another episode of WCW Monday Nitro! This time, he’s rewatching the second-ever episode of Nitro, originally airing on September 11, 1995, live from Miami, Florida.

With the Monday Night Wars heating up, WCW continues to make a statement, delivering big moments, surprise appearances, and intense action. James breaks down the night’s biggest matches, including Hulk Hogan vs. Lex Luger for the World Heavyweight Championship.

Grab your Slim Jims and settle in—it’s time for another Nitro rewatch!

Step back into wrestling history as James Skrmetta rewatches the very first WCW Monday Nitro from the iconic Mall of America! In this podcast, part of James Skrmetta’s ongoing WCW Rewatch Series, we dive into Lex Luger’s shocking WCW debut and Hulk Hogan’s unforgettable PastaMania moment. Get a detailed breakdown of the action, drama, and behind-the-scenes stories that made WCW’s debut episode a turning point in wrestling.