NitroGen Podcast

"BILL MURRAY!" It's episode 55 of Monday Nitro and the nWo are in a celebratory mood and Eric Bischoff is determined to crash the party! Elsewhere, allegiances on the Team WCW end of things are put into question. Is Elizabeth, of all people, joining the nWo?!

The match card: The Public Enemy vs El Technicho and Juventud Guerrera for the WCW Tag Team Championship; Alex Wright vs Dean Malenko; Eddie Guerrero vs Jim Powers; Hugh Morrus vs Brad Armstrong; Arn Anderson vs Chris Jericho; The Faces of Fear vs The Rock N' Roll Express; Lex Luger vs M. Wallstreet; and Chris Benoit vs Rick Steiner.

A depleted and watered-down WCW roster is no match for a full-strength nWo as they take over in one of WCW's worst Nitro episodes thus far.

So why did the boys have such a blast with this one? Tune in to find out!

In action in this one, you'll see Big Bubba, Bo LeDuc, Booker T, Brad Armstrong, Chris Jericho, Col. Robert Parker, Glacier, Greg Valentine, Harlem Heat, High Voltage, Jim Duggan, Jimmy Hart, Jim Powers, Johnny Grunge, Juventud Guerrera, Kenny Kaos, Kevin Nash, Konnan, Mike Enos, the nWo Sting, Pat Tanaka, Randy Savage, Rey Misterio Jr., Robbie Rage, Rocco Rock, Scott Hall, Sister Sherri, Stevie Ray, Super Calo, Syxx, Teddy Long, The Dungeon Of Doom, The Giant, The Outsiders, The Public Enemy, and The Taskmaster Kevin Sullivan, and a constantly bullied Eric Bischoff.

WCW World Cruiserweight Title Match Rey Misterio Jr. (c) vs Juventud Guerrera

Diamond Dallas Page vs Ice-Train (w/Teddy Long)

Konnan (w/Jimmy Hart) vs Super Calo

Brad Armstrong vs Hugh Morrus

Scott Norton vs Randy Savage

Glacier vs Big Bubba Rogers (w/Jimmy Hart)

The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson & Ric Flair) (w/Woman) vs Chris Jericho & Marcus Alexander Bagwell

Lex Luger and Sting vs The Four Horsemen (Chris Benoit & Steve McMichael) (w/Debra)

Also contained within this episode is the reveal of Sean Waltman as the sixth nWo member, Sting declaring himself a free agent, and Scott Hall, Kevin Nash and Hollywood Hulk Hogan all terrorising WCW once again in new ways.

We're finally here. One of the most defining PPV's in WCW, and wrestling, history, as the whole of WCW turns on Sting for seemingly joining the nWo, but all isn't as it seems.

We're joined by Beth Blade McDonald once again for a traipse back to the good ol' days of pro-wrestling at the beginning of its peak, as we cover WCW Fall Brawl 1996, where Diamond Dallas Page (DDP) takes on Chavo Guerrero Jr., Scott Norton vs. Ice-Train (w/ Teddy Long) face off in a Submission Grudge Match, Konnan (weirdly named Konan) (w/ Jimmy Hart) against Juventud Guerrera, Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho go at it in a blinder, the WCW World Cruiserweight Title goes on the line with Rey Mysterio Jr. (c) putting the title up against Super Calo, the WCW World Tag Team Titles go on the line with Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray) (w/Col. Robert Parker & Sister Sherri) (c) giving The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags) a shot, the Macho Man Randy Savage taking on The Giant, and in the War Games Match in the main event, The nWo (Hollywood Hogan, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall and a fourth man) (w/ Ted DiBiase) take on Team WCW (Arn Anderson, Lex Luger, Ric Flair and a fourth man) (w/ Miss Elizabeth & Woman)

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Non Title Match Bryan Danielson vs. Kenny Omega (w/Don Callis) - Time Limit Draw (30:00) :::: Matchguide Rating: 5.44 based on 208 votes. :::: Singles Match MJF (w/Wardlow) defeats Brian Pillman Jr. (w/Julia Hart) (9:24) :::: Matchguide Rating: 6.24 based on 233 votes. :: WON: ***1/2 :::: Singles Match Malakai Black defeats Cody Rhodes (w/Arn Anderson & Brandi Rhodes) (11:09) :::: Matchguide Rating: 7.44 based on 254 votes. :: WON: ***3/4 :::: Tag Team Match Darby Allin & Sting defeat FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood) (w/Tully Blanchard) (9:29) :::: Matchguide Rating: 6.24 based on 233 votes. :: WON: ***1/2 :::: AEW Women's World Title Match Dr. Britt Baker DMD (w/Jamie Hayter & Rebel) (c) defeats Ruby Soho (13:21)

Singles Match Super Calo defeats Pat Tanaka (2:23) :::: Not eligible for the matchguide: match length < 5 minutes. :::: Tag Team Match The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags) defeat The Amazing French Canadians (Carl Ouellet & Jacques Rougeau) (3:27) :::: Not eligible for the matchguide: match length < 5 minutes. :::: Submission Match Scott Norton defeats Sgt. Craig Pittman (w/Teddy Long) (3:00) :::: Not eligible for the matchguide: match length < 5 minutes. :::: Singles Match Juventud Guerrera defeats Joe Gomez (2:12) :::: Not enough votes for total rating. :::: Singles Match Rick Steiner defeats Lex Luger by Count Out (6:58) :::: Not eligible for the matchguide: match length < 5 minutes. :::: WCW World Cruiserweight Title Match Rey Misterio Jr. (c) defeats Billy Kidman (1:38) :::: Not enough votes for total rating. :::: Tag Team Match The Faces Of Fear (Meng & The Barbarian) (w/Jimmy Hart) defeat The Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge & Rocco Rock) by DQ (10:42) :::: Not eligible for the matchguide: match length < 5 minutes. :::: Singles Match John Tenta defeats Randy Savage by Count Out (3:00) Notes This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. All workers Billy Kidman, Brian Knobbs, Carl Ouellet, Jacques Rougeau, Jerry Sags, Jimmy Hart, Joe Gomez, Johnny Grunge, John Tenta, Juventud Guerrera, Lex Luger, Meng, Pat Tanaka, Randy Savage, Rey Misterio Jr., Rick Steiner, Rocco Rock, Scott Norton, Sgt. Craig Pittman, Super Calo, Teddy Long, The Amazing French Canadians, The Barbarian, The Faces Of Fear, The Nasty Boys, The Public Enemy

A hugely historic episode of WCW Nitro, where the fourth ACTIVE member of the nWo is revealed, and a whole lot of fun goes along with it.

Also in this episode, Diamond Dallas Page takes on Alex Wright, Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray) (c) put the titles up against the one and only appearance in wrestling of Buddy Valentino, partnering with Greg Valentine, Chris Jericho and Dean Malenko tear the house down, The Giant (w/Jimmy Hart) and Brad Armstrong do not. Randy Savage takes on Big Ron Studd, The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner) are scheduled to face Lex Luger & Sting, and a heavyweight match rated by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter ***1/4, The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson, Chris Benoit, Ric Flair & Steve McMichael) (w/Debra, Miss Elizabeth & Woman) versus The Dungeon Of Doom (Big Bubba, Meng, The Barbarian & The Taskmaster) (w/Jimmy Hart).

We also touch on the sad passing of Shannon Spurill, known affectionately as Daffney, and also send our best wishes to Triple H after his operation.

The boys head back into the WCW timeline in 1996 with the 50th episode of WCW Nitro, something nobody in the show even bothers to mention.

Alongside this episode of Nitro, we discuss the latest goings on in AEW, including that certain debut of CM Punk, Becky Lynch's return and subsequent title triumph, Samoa Joe, NXT and loads more.

Alex Wright, Arn Anderson, Big Bubba, Billy Kidman, Chavo Guerrero Jr., Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, Debra McMichael, Earl Robert Eaton, Jim Duggan, Jimmy Hart, Jim Powers, Juventud Guerrera, Lex Luger, Marcus Alexander Bagwell, Mike Enos, Miss Elizabeth, Mr. JL, Rey Misterio Jr., Ric Flair, Rick Steiner, Ricky Morton, Robert Gibson, Scott Steiner, Squire David Taylor, Steve McMichael, Sting, Teddy Long, The Blue Bloods, The Dungeon Of Doom, The Four Horsemen, The Giant, The Rock 'n' Roll Express, The Steiner Brothers, The Taskmaster and Woman all appear on today's episode, but we didn't want to spoil who faces who with THREE debutants on the show, as well as the 4th nWo member being revealed...

Hectic schedules have once again waylaid the boys in the WCW timeline, but fear not! This offering from WWE has quite a number of WCW athletes involved.

On the card is a Table Elimination Six Man Tag Team Match involving Bubba Ray Dudley, Jeff Hardy & Spike Dudley, Rico & Three-Minute Warning (Jamal & Rosey), a WWE Cruiserweight Title Match between Jamie Noble (w/Nidia) (c) vs. Billy Kidman, the World Women's Title is on the line in a Hardcore Match with Trish Stratus (c) putting it on the line against Victoria, and the WWE Heavyweight Title goes up in a match with the champion Brock Lesnar (w/Paul Heyman) vs. The Big Show. WWE Tag Team Titles are on the line in a Three Way Elimination Match with Edge & Rey Mysterio (c) vs. Chris Benoit & Kurt Angle vs. Los Guerreros (Chavo Guerrero & Eddie Guerrero), and the debut of Eric Bischoff's "creation", the World Heavyweight Title Elimination Chamber Match with Triple H (c) vs. Kane vs. Booker T vs. Chris Jericho vs. Shawn Michaels vs. Rob Van Dam.

Of course we talk the sad passing of Bobby Eaton, and a ton of other things as well, so grab a beer, relax, and join in the conversation with us @NitroGenCast on all the socials.

Topics discussed alongside this episode of WCW Nitro include the Chris Jericho / Nick Gage Deathmatch in AEW, Britt Baker DMD, Nyla Rose, Nattie Neidhart, the rabid side of the WWE / AEW fanbase on Twitter, Orange Cassidy and Sting, as well as the very sad passings of Joey Jordison and Dusty Hill.

The card for today is Jim Duggan vs VK Wallstreet, Chris Benoit (w/ Miss Elizabeth & Woman aka Nancy Benoit) vs Earl Robert Eaton, Scott Norton takes on Disco Inferno, Dean Malenko and Lord Steven Regal aka William Regal in a hotly anticipated contest, The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags) against The Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge & Rocco Rock), Chavo Guerrero Jr. feuds with Diamond Dallas Page. WCW World Tag Team Title's are on the line with Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray) (w/Col. Robert Parker & Sister Sherri) (c) defending against American Males (Marcus Alexander Bagwell & Scotty Riggs), and The Giant (w/Jimmy Hart) takes on Randy Savage in the main event.

Also included is a meeting with the Four Horsemen, Arn Anderson, Ric Flair, Chris Benoit and Steve 'Mongo' McMichael, Sting and Lex Luger about WCW War Games where a team of four will take on Hollywood Hulk Hogan and The Outsiders, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall with a currently unnamed fourth man.

WCW World Cruiserweight Title Match Rey Misterio Jr. (c) vs. Dean Malenko Singles Match VK Wallstreet vs. Jim Duggan Singles Match Konnan vs. Ultimate Dragon (w/Sonny Onoo) Singles Match Bull Nakano (w/Sonny Onoo) vs. Madusa Lord Of The Ring Match Diamond Dallas Page vs. Eddie Guerrero Singles Match Chris Benoit (w/Miss Elizabeth & Woman) vs. The Giant (w/Jimmy Hart) WCW World Tag Team Title Triangle Match Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray) (w/Sister Sherri) (c) vs. Lex Luger & Sting vs. The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner) WCW World Heavyweight Title Match Hollywood Hogan (c) vs. Ric Flair (w/Miss Elizabeth & Woman)