Its amazing what can happen over the course of a few days. Wcw monday nitro was the weekly show designed by eric bischoff to compete against vince mcmahons wwf monday night raw. Feb 06, 20 wcw monday nitro 26032001 last show this feature is not available right now. The wwf has bought wcw from time warner, thus ending the monday night wars once and for all. Jun 23, 2017 man, only wcw could have a threehour celebration of 100 episodes of nitro and do it on episode 99. Not as big as raw last night, of course, but pretty big stuff.
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. 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. 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. Alex wright goes one on one with the disco inferno and much more. History of monday night nitro historyofwcw wiki fandom. The depressing, final episode of wcw monday nitro aired 15 years ago. After over five and a half years, weve actually arrived at the final episode of monday nitro. The broken skull sessions wwe network exclusive 01. Despite being such a historic night, the show itself is still shrouded in mystery. 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. You can catch up with all the previous episodes of wcw monday. For its entirety, the program went headtohead with the world wrestling federations wwf, now wwe monday. 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. 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.
Last monday nitro 03212001 part 2 video dailymotion. The final rating tally in 270 headtohead showdowns was. The best and worst of wcw monday nitro for january 11, 1999. Wcw monday nitro s ratings really exploded in 1997 when goldberg, the flock, and nwo were introduced. Doug furnas and phil lafon, the godwins and the new blackjacks in 10. 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. Boardwalk beach resort, panama city, florida commentators. The show began broadcasting on tnt in september, 1995. It was the biggest night in the history of our sport at starrcade 98, featuring the end of bill goldbergs undefeated streak via. Last episode of nitro 03262001 part 1 video dailymotion. Both sting and flair appear friends throughout the match, despite the feud and even hug at the end. Watch last episode of wcw monday nitro 32601 part 1 ugiscool100 on dailymotion.
In honor of the 15th anniversary of the final episode of nitro, imagine wwes greatest attitude era stars as wcw. The final episode of wcw monday nitro playlist wwe. Vince russo vacated his wcw world heavyweight championship. Last wcw nitro ever wish i was back in these days of wrestling. 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. Apr 17, 2017 last episode of wcw monday nitro 32601 part 1. The new world order continues to target macho man randy savage among other wcw superstars. March 26, 2001, still marks the final evening of the monday night. 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 this episode of wcw monday nitro macho man randy savage looks to take down the leader of the dungeon of doom, kevin sullivan. May 27, 20 the monday night wars may have officially started on sept. Episode 80 wrestlemania results the headbangers def. Sting defeats ric flair on the final episode of wcw nitro on march 26th, 2001.
Watch all 51 wcw monday nitro episodes from season 6,view pictures, get episode information and more. 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. Last episode of wcw monday nitro 32601 part 1 video dailymotion. The best and worst of wcw monday nitro for december 28, 1998.
Mar 25, 2016 15 years ago tomorrow march 26, 2001 this video opened what would be the final episode of wcw monday nitro. 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. As historic as the last episode of wcw monday nitro was, though, theres. Two of wcws toughest competitors face off in a parking lot brawl when lord steven regal takes on the belfast bruiser. All wcw monday nitro episodes now on the wwe network. 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. Click here to watch this weeks episode on wwe network. 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. High flying moves, chair shots, cat fights wcw nitro has it all. It still gives you that same chilling, ominous feeling, and its even better. March 26, 2001 monday nitro results pro wrestling fandom.
Its another big show in a series of them, with big stuff going down tonight. Disney plus will make the simpsons available in original uncropped format in early 2020. On this episode of wcw monday nitro the giant puts the wcw world heavyweight championship on the line against the total package lex luger. 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. Ric flair this was from the first episode of nitro and was for the wcw united states championship. Wcw monday nitro was a weekly professional wrestling telecast produced by world championship wrestling. On this episode of wcw monday nitro wcw world heavyweight champion, nature boy ric flair, battles the giant. In case youre wondering, episode 200 aired in july of 1999 is.
Hulk hogan has a proposition for the giant concerning halloween havoc. Randy savage challenges anybody wcw monday nitro 71299 duration. In addition, the wwf gets access to the wcw tape library, among other. Live from las vegas, after weeks of buildup, drawing 8239. Remembering the forgotten wcw wrestlers 19 years after. Two of wcw s toughest competitors face off in a parking lot brawl when lord steven regal takes on the belfast bruiser. 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. Previously on the best and worst of wcw monday nitro. Wcw nitro was the home of some of the most important moments in wrestling.
For its entirety, the program went headtohead with the world wrestling federations wwf, now wwe monday night raw. The nature boy ric flair gives a stirring speech about wcws legacy during the final. 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. It was a historic episode because it marks the final broadcast. March 19, 2001 monday nitro results pro wrestling fandom. With tony schiavone, larry pfohl, steve borden, ric flair. Apr 17, 20 watch last monday nitro 03212001 part 2 rasslintv on dailymotion. March 12, 2001 monday nitro results pro wrestling fandom. The match is mainly remembered as the moment that lex luger shows up when he was thought to be under contract with wwe. Mar 06, 2020 previously on the best and worst of wcw monday nitro. Tonight is the night of champions show with every title being defended. If wwe lost the war wcw nitros open would look like this. Monday night raw wcw monday nitro, monday march 26th 2001.
Gene okerlund interviews arn anderson and brian pillman. Indeed, on the may 27, 1996, episode of wcw monday nitro at the macon coliseum in macon. 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 march 26, 2001 edition of wcw monday nitro the night of champions was. 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. The rivalry between flair and macho man randy savage reaches new levels. 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. 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.
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. The steiner brothers battle fire and ice in tag team action. Wcw monday nitro 26032001 last show this feature is not available right now. 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. Last episode of wcw monday nitro 32601 part 1 video.
The ratings war lasted from september 4, 1995, to march 26, 2001. Watch all 51 wcw monday nitro episodes from season 5,view pictures, get episode information and more. 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. 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. What would wcw nitro s opening sequence look like if wcw won the monday night war. While thats partly because many of those who participated in the evening were perhaps too worried about the future to dwell on the past. Man, only wcw could have a threehour celebration of 100 episodes of nitro and do it on episode 99. On march 26, wcw hosted their final monday nitro, a celebration of the. Wcw monday nitro season finale march 26, 2001 the night of champions by aldo. Wcw monday nitros ratings really exploded in 1997 when goldberg, the flock, and nwo were introduced. The public enemy face the steiner brothers in tag team action.
This is the final wcw monday nitro opening intro from march 26th, 2001 with the theme song adrenaline by purity in hd remastered. Until this watchalong with conrad, eric bischoff had never watched the final episode of wcw monday nitro. Jan 28, 2010 last wcw nitro ever wish i was back in these days of wrestling. 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. Production ceased after wcw was purchased by the world wrestling federation. Nitro celebrated being preempted by the 1998 nba playoffs on tnt by splitting the. Contentsshow results numbers in parentheses indicate the length of the match. 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 wasnt as good as the one on the last volume but was still a. Watch last episode of nitro 03262001 part 1 rasslintv on dailymotion. The monday night wars may have officially started on sept. 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. It was the last ever wcw nitro to be held before wcw went out of business.