Watch all 51 wcw monday nitro episodes from season 6,view pictures, get episode information and more. Indeed, on the may 27, 1996, episode of wcw monday nitro at the macon coliseum in macon. In honor of the 15th anniversary of the final episode of nitro, imagine wwes greatest attitude era stars as wcw. Monday nitro promotion world championship wrestling date march 12, 2001 venue knoxville civic coliseum city knoxville, tennessee previous episode march 5, 2001 next episode march 19, 2001 the march 12, 2001 edition of wcw monday nitro was held in the knoxville civic coliseum in knoxville, tennessee. On this episode of wcw monday nitro macho man randy savage looks to take down the leader of the dungeon of doom, kevin sullivan. Hulk hogan has a proposition for the giant concerning halloween havoc. March 26, 2001, still marks the final evening of the monday night. Episode 80 wrestlemania results the headbangers def. The live broadcast which started as a one hour show, then two, and then eventually expanded to three gave wwe a run for its money, beating raw in the ratings for 84 consecutive weeks.
The ratings war lasted from september 4, 1995, to march 26, 2001. Randy savage challenges anybody wcw monday nitro 71299 duration. Watch last episode of wcw monday nitro 32601 part 1 ugiscool100 on dailymotion. Doug furnas and phil lafon, the godwins and the new blackjacks in 10.
Gene okerlund interviews arn anderson and brian pillman. Nitro celebrated being preempted by the 1998 nba playoffs on tnt by splitting the. For its entirety, the program went headtohead with the world wrestling federations wwf, now wwe monday night raw. While thats partly because many of those who participated in the evening were perhaps too worried about the future to dwell on the past. It was a historic episode because it marks the final broadcast. The wwf has bought wcw from time warner, thus ending the monday night wars once and for all. The show began broadcasting on tnt in september, 1995. Mar 25, 2016 15 years ago tomorrow march 26, 2001 this video opened what would be the final episode of wcw monday nitro. If wwe lost the war wcw nitros open would look like this. Join conrad and eric to go through this huge night in wrestling history, including talk about the sale to wwe, scott steiner, booker t, sting, ric flair, brad siegel, and so much more. Nitro celebrated being preempted by the 1998 nba playoffs on tnt by splitting the show into two episodes, giving us two goldberg.
Contentsshow results numbers in parentheses indicate the length of the match. The show ended with a simulcast on raw is war on tnn with vince mcmahon announcing that he had bought out the competition, but with a surprise appearance by vinces son. Alex wright goes one on one with the disco inferno and much more. Jun 23, 2017 man, only wcw could have a threehour celebration of 100 episodes of nitro and do it on episode 99. The monday night wars were a period of mainstream televised american professional wrestling where the world wrestling federations wwf, now wwe monday night raw and world championship wrestling s wcw monday nitro were broadcast opposite each other in a battle for nielsen ratings each week. Wcw monday nitro s ratings really exploded in 1997 when goldberg, the flock, and nwo were introduced. Until this watchalong with conrad, eric bischoff had never watched the final episode of wcw monday nitro. Last monday nitro 03212001 part 2 video dailymotion. Live from las vegas, after weeks of buildup, drawing 8239. Wcw nitro was the home of some of the most important moments in wrestling. The march 26, 2001 edition of wcw monday nitro the night of champions was held at the boardwalk beach resort in panama city beach, florida. It still gives you that same chilling, ominous feeling, and its even better.
Nov 29, 2019 the final episode of wcw nitro took place on march 26th 2001, and the night will go down as one of the most historic and noteworthy dates in pro wrestling. The final rating tally in 270 headtohead showdowns was. Its another big show in a series of them, with big stuff going down tonight. The rivalry between flair and macho man randy savage reaches new levels. As historic as the last episode of wcw monday nitro was, though, theres quite a bit about that night that many people dont know about. Two of wcws toughest competitors face off in a parking lot brawl when lord steven regal takes on the belfast bruiser. There are some things worth missing practice for, brother, and thats the nwo new world order, hulk hogan, rodmans wrestling partner, said monday night on tnt cables wcw monday. On march 26, wcw hosted their final monday nitro, a celebration of the. The march 26, 2001 edition of wcw monday nitro the night of champions was. It was the biggest night in the history of our sport at starrcade 98, featuring the end of bill goldbergs undefeated streak via. March 12, 2001 monday nitro results pro wrestling fandom.
Previously on the best and worst of wcw monday nitro. Strangely enough though, i did not catch wind of the wcw buy out news until vince himself told me about it that night on nitro. Last wcw nitro ever wish i was back in these days of wrestling. The final episode of wcw nitro took place on march 26th 2001, and the night will go down as one of the most historic and noteworthy dates in pro wrestling. During this time period, the two individual companies rose to heights never seen before or since in professional wrestling the war began when ted turner approached television producer and entrepreneur eric bischoff and asked the latter what. For its entirety, the program went headtohead with the world wrestling federations wwf, now wwe monday. The steiner brothers battle fire and ice in tag team action. Watch last episode of nitro 03262001 part 1 rasslintv on dailymotion. Feb 06, 20 wcw monday nitro 26032001 last show this feature is not available right now. Despite being such a historic night, the show itself is still shrouded in mystery.
In case youre wondering, episode 200 aired in july of 1999 is. Remembering the forgotten wcw wrestlers 19 years after. The best and worst of wcw monday nitro for december 28, 1998. May 27, 20 the monday night wars may have officially started on sept. Vince russo vacated his wcw world heavyweight championship. Last episode of nitro 03262001 part 1 video dailymotion. Last episode of wcw monday nitro 32601 part 1 video.
The final episode of wcw monday nitro aired 15 years ago. The public enemy face the steiner brothers in tag team action. The show ended with a simulcast on raw is war on tnn with vince mcmahon announcing that he had bought out the competition, but with a surprise appearance by vinces son shane. Two of wcw s toughest competitors face off in a parking lot brawl when lord steven regal takes on the belfast bruiser. Sting defeats ric flair on the final episode of wcw nitro on march 26th, 2001. Its amazing what can happen over the course of a few days. Disney plus will make the simpsons available in original uncropped format in early 2020. Wcw monday nitro season finale march 26, 2001 the night of champions by aldo. This is the final wcw monday nitro opening intro from march 26th, 2001 with the theme song adrenaline by purity in hd remastered. The show aired monday nights on tnt, going headtohead with the world wrestling federations monday night raw from september 4, 1995 to march 26, 2001. The match is mainly remembered as the moment that lex luger shows up when he was thought to be under contract with wwe. Last episode of wcw monday nitro 32601 part 1 video dailymotion. Apr 17, 2017 last episode of wcw monday nitro 32601 part 1.
It was the last ever wcw nitro to be held before wcw went out of business. History of monday night nitro historyofwcw wiki fandom. After a huge fall in the ratings, wcw monday nitro was cancelled wcw monday nitro was the weekly show designed by eric bischoff to compete against vince mcmahons wwf monday night raw. Wcw monday nitro was a weekly professional wrestling telecast produced by world championship wrestling. On this episode of wcw monday nitro the giant puts the wcw world heavyweight championship on the line against the total package lex luger. Mar 06, 2020 previously on the best and worst of wcw monday nitro. What would wcw nitro s opening sequence look like if wcw won the monday night war. The broken skull sessions wwe network exclusive 01. As historic as the last episode of wcw monday nitro was, though, theres. On september 4, 1995 wcw decided to go big and debuted wcw monday nitro on tnt to go head to head against wwes monday night raw. High flying moves, chair shots, cat fights wcw nitro has it all. The toughest wrestlers in the world, get together with the hottest babes in professional wrestling to bring you two hours of exciting wcw monday night action.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. With tony schiavone, larry pfohl, steve borden, ric flair. Wcw monday nitro, also known as wcw nitro or simply nitro is a professional wrestling television program that was produced by world championship wrestling and broadcast weekly every monday night on tnt from september 4, 1995 to march 26, 2001, when wcws assets were purchased by the wwf. Wcw monday nitro, also known as wcw nitro or simply nitro is a professional wrestling television program that was produced by world championship wrestling and broadcast weekly every monday night on tnt from september 4, 1995 to march 26, 2001, when wcw s assets were purchased by the wwf.
Watch all 51 wcw monday nitro episodes from season 5,view pictures, get episode information and more. March 26, 2001 monday nitro results pro wrestling fandom. Jul 19, 2017 this is the final wcw monday nitro opening intro from march 26th, 2001 with the theme song adrenaline by purity in hd remastered. Monday nitro promotion world championship wrestling date march 19, 2001 venue oconnell center city gainesville, florida previous episode march 12, 2001 next episode march 26, 2001 the march 19, 2001 edition of wcw monday nitro was held in the oconnell center in gainesville, florida. Scott steiner 26th march, 2001 a celebration of nitro bluray exclusives wwe best of wcw nitro vol 2 bluray wcw world heavyweight championship match hulk hogan vs. The best and worst of wcw monday nitro for january 11, 1999.
The final episode of wcw monday nitro playlist wwe. Apr 17, 20 watch last monday nitro 03212001 part 2 rasslintv on dailymotion. In addition, the wwf gets access to the wcw tape library, among other. Not as big as raw last night, of course, but pretty big stuff. Monday night raw wcw monday nitro, monday march 26th 2001. Monday nitro march 26, 2001 final episode plus final. All wcw monday nitro episodes now on the wwe network. March 19, 2001 monday nitro results pro wrestling fandom. As part of the first major storyline to come out of the purchase, shane mcmahon, vinces son, appeared at nitro to announce that he had bought wcw. Production ceased after wcw was purchased by the world wrestling federation.
Wcw monday nitro was the weekly show designed by eric bischoff to compete against vince mcmahons wwf monday night raw. You can catch up with all the previous episodes of wcw monday. Wcw monday nitros ratings really exploded in 1997 when goldberg, the flock, and nwo were introduced. Boardwalk beach resort, panama city, florida commentators. This initiated the invasion storyline that would have shanes character leading the wcw invasion of the wwf, which lasted from march to november 2001 and marked the end of wcw as a brand.
Ric flair this was from the first episode of nitro and was for the wcw united states championship. On this episode of wcw monday nitro wcw world heavyweight champion, nature boy ric flair, battles the giant. It wasnt as good as the one on the last volume but was still a. After over five and a half years, weve actually arrived at the final episode of monday nitro. Wcw monday nitro or simply nitro is a professional wrestling television program that was produced by world championship wrestling and broadcast weekly every monday night on tnt from september 4, 1995 to march 26, 2001, when wcws assets were purchased by the wwf. The nature boy ric flair gives a stirring speech about wcws legacy during the final. Both sting and flair appear friends throughout the match, despite the feud and even hug at the end. Tonight is the night of champions show with every title being defended. Jan 28, 2010 last wcw nitro ever wish i was back in these days of wrestling. The new world order continues to target macho man randy savage among other wcw superstars. The monday night wars refers to the time period from 1995 to 2001 when wcws monday nitro went headtohead with the thenwwfs monday night raw. The monday night wars may have officially started on sept. The historical episode came just days after it was announced that vince mcmahon and the wwf had boughtout wcw, and mcmahon made his presence felt immediately within his latest purchase by appearing via simulcast from raw in cleveland, ohio in the. The depressing, final episode of wcw monday nitro aired 15 years ago.
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