DISSENSION in the NWO! The Wolf Pac is starting to form with Nash shooting on Hogan. The famous 83 weeks streak for WCW Monday Nitro is officially over. How does WCW respond? We also discuss Goldberg getting the rocket push.

Spring Stampede 1998

The 83 weeks ratings streak is over and WCW decides to respond. Newly crowned Heavyweight Champion, Randy Savage, squares off with Hollywood Hogan. Piper declares it a 'no DQ' match. How many run-ins will there be? Raven faces off with Goldberg. Somehow WCW manages to get everything right with the US title match.  

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Nitro 4.20.1998

The Wolfpac is here! The NWO has split into 2 different factions and WCW goes full ham into turning wrestlers to different sides. The Giant heel turn came right on time while other wrestlers continue to lack direction. Scott Hall makes his triumphant return and shocks the world.

Slamboree 1998

Sting & Luger, whose side are you on?! NWO Wolfpac and Hollywood try to recruit new members while also battling for the tag team championships. The Wolfpac music is here and you better get used to it. Meanwhile, the crowd wants Goldberg and not much else.

Episode 26 - Great American Bash 1998
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Great American Bash 1998

Good god almighty! They killed him! Mick Foley cements himself in wrestling history with the beating he took in the Hell in a Cell match against the Undertaker. Austin has the deck stacked against him once again. He faces off with Kane in a first blood match. If Kane loses, he will set himself on fire. Like it or not, we're definitely in the Attitude Era and we discuss the differences between WWF and WCW.

Episode 27 - King of the Ring 1998
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King of the Ring 1998

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Goldberg wins the title! Time to review one of the biggest nights in WCW history. Was it the correct move to give away Goldberg vs Hogan on free TV? Was it done well? What's going on with the Wolf Pac? Lots to discuss on this 3 hour edition of no DQ finishes and time filler segments.

Episode 28 - WCW Monday Nitro 7.6.1998 (The Goldberg Nitro)
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Nitro 7.6.1998

Rodzilla vs Malone! Bulls vs Jazz! Unfortunately the bell has to ring. DDP is back in the main event while Goldberg has his first title defense against Kurt Hennig. Bash at the Beach drew a huge rating. Was it worth it?

Episode 29 - Bash at the Beach 1998
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Bash at the Beach 1998

Another month, another celebrity match for WCW. This time Jay Leno. Goldberg gets randomly placed in a battle royal between the NWO black and Wolfpac. Oddly enough, WCW improved their presentation for the free outdoor show at Sturgis.

Episode 30 - Road Wild 1998
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Road Wild 1998

One Warrior Nation runs wild on Hollywood Hogan brother! Well, kinda. WCW tries War Games for the last time on PPV featuring WCW vs NWO Black & White vs the Wolfpac. This time anyone can win at anytime. Winner gets a title shot. Where is Goldberg? There is no way to know.

Episode 31 - Fall Brawl 1998
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Fall Brawl 1998

Goldberg with the best match on the card? Too bad not everyone saw it. Was this show a colossal failure considering the talent on the card? Be prepared for lots of time wasting.

Episode 32 - Halloween Havoc 1998
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Halloween Havoc 1998

The final showing of World War 3 for WCW. This time the winner will face Goldberg at Starrcade. Did WCW blow it with not booking Jericho vs Goldberg on this show?

Episode 33 - World War 3 1998
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World War 3 1998

Goldberg's streak is on the line against Kevin Nash! Eric Bischoff returns to the ring to face off with Ric Flair for no stakes? Can WCW finish off a tumultuous 1998 with a bang?

Starrcade 1998

One of the most infamous nights in the Monday Night Wars. Mick Foley wins the world title while WCW pulls the bait and switch. Was Raw actually a good show? Why did WCW put Goldberg in an awkward position?

Finger Poke of Doom Nitro & Raw Jan 4th

This is the end...for now. Who was the MVP during the WCW vs NWO run? David, Conor, and Gus reflect on this era of WCW. Conor also reveals why the podcast was forced to take several hiatus.

The End of the Arc

Dave, Gus, and Conor review Bash at the Beach 1996.  The Third Man is finally revealed and the wrestling world would never be the same.  The war between WCW vs NWO has begun.  Whose side are you on?!

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Bash at the Beach 1996

Dave, Gus, and Conor review Halloween Havoc 1996.  Macho Man gets his title shot against Hogan.  But has the NWO finally broken Randy?  Also Liz, whose side is she on?!  It wouldn't be Halloween Havoc without summoning the monster trucks!  

Episode 4 - Halloween Havoc 1996   

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Halloween Havoc 1996

60 men, 3 rings, 1 battle royal, WCW goes nuclear!  Eric Bischoff joins the NWO which heats up the contract signing for the Starrcade main event.  Hogan reveals Piper's shocking weakness.  Will WCW finally team up and utilize the numbers game?  Lex Luger....you're our only hope.  

Episode 5 - World War 3 1996  

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World War 3 1996

The match of the century! The match of the decade!  Icon vs icon!  Rowdy Roddy Piper makes his return to the ring to face Hollywood Hogan.  Will the nWo continue their dominance?  Will Sting choose a side?  We also look back at the transformation of WCW in 1996.  Follow the podcast @WCWvsNWOpodcast

Starrcade 1996

The NWO host their own PPV.  What? How would I explain this?  What could go wrong?  One of the worst segments (and PPV?) in wrestling history.  Also Giant cashes in his WW3 title shot.
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Souled Out 1997

Piper locked himself in Alcatraz! Icon vs Icon rematch: this time it's more personal!  Bishcoff continues to abuse his power.  Giant tries to take on the Outsiders by himself.  WCW plays it safe with this show by retreating back to their formula.  Episode 8 SuperBrawl VII (1997)  Follow us on twitter @WCWvsNWOpodcast

SuperBrawl VII

WCW is damn sick and tired of the NWO running wild on the company.  Luger and Giant relinquish their Tag Team belts to sanction a triangle elimination match (basically a battle royal).  Piper teams with the 4 Horseman and Dennis Rodman is the newest member of the NWO.  What will happen when WCW goes Uncensored?!  Follow us on Twitter @WCWvsNWOpodcast  Episode 9 - Uncensored 1997

Uncensored 1997

Randy Savage has stepped over the line into DDP's "real world."  The icon vs the nobody.  Make me famous Macho!  Giant, Luger, and Harlem Heat face off in a four corners match for the #1 contender to face Hogan.  Also the infamous Booker T promo!  Is this an actual good WCW PPV?

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Spring Stampede 1997

It's Shucky Ducky time!  Randy Savage and DDP have their rematch.  Outsiders put their tag team titles on the line versus the "old dinosaurs."  Rematches galore on this card.

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Episode 12 - Great American Bash 1997

Great American Bash 1997

We travel up north to invade the WWF!  The Hart Foundation takes on Team Austin in Bret Hart's hometown of Calgary, Alberta Canada.  Who really is winning the Monday Night Wars?  Does this show live up to the hype?!  Lots to unpack on our first crossover episode.  Thanks to our listeners for voting in our Twitter poll.  Stay tuned for future polls @WCWvsNWOpodcast on Twitter.

IYH 16: Canadian Stampede 1997

Who is DDP's mystery partner?  Who is the impact player?  Dennis Rodman, fresh off another NBA championship, teams up with Hogan to take on Giant & Flexy Lexy.  Will the NWO finally collapse if 'Rod the Bod' has a lackluster performance?  WCW asks many questions and gives very few answers.   

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Episode 13 - Bash at the Beach 1997

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Bash at the Beach 1997

WCW has had enough!  Deploy the fake Stings!  WCW strikes back by winning the tag-team titles on Nitro.  Two trilogies are completed: Hogan vs Piper and DDP vs Randy Savage.  Also a new star emerges!  The Goldberg streak begins.  This PPV contains probably the best and worst match of the podcast so far.  What could they be?

Episode 17 - Halloween Havoc 1997
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Halloween Havoc 1997

Hogan vs Sting is now signed for Starrcade 97! WCW gets sidetracked by the Montreal Screwjob.  The NWO claim Bret Hart is a member of the elusive group.  Rick Rude joins the NWO and cuts a shoot promo on the WWF.  Oh right, WCW needs to fill time with this PPV.  The winner of WW3 gets a title shot at SuperBrawl.

World War 3 1997

18 months of buildup, WCW's biggest show of all time, Hogan vs Sting is finally here!  Nitro is on the line.  What better way to decide the fate of the hottest show on cable than Eric Bischoff vs Larry Zbyszko.  Oh and Bret Hart made his luke-warm debut on Nitro.  We also take a look back at 1997 and share our favorites moments/matches.

Episode 19 - Starrcade 1997
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Starrcade 1997

It's a new year and a new WCW. Thunder launched on TBS and Nitro has moved to 3 hours. The world title has been vacated! JJ Dillion vows to lay down the law to further complicate the title picture. Have the fans turned on WCW?

Episode 20 - Souled Out 1998
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Souled Out 1998

The battle for leadership of the NWO is on the line...or is it? Dillion confirmed Sting as the champion and faces off with Scott Hall. The WCW mid card blossoms while the NWO continues to falter.

Episode 22 - Uncensored 1998
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Uncensored 1998

3 wrestling fans review the war between WCW and the NWO PPV by PPV 96-98.
Whose side are you on?

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