In 1995, WCW debuted their live flagship television program Monday Nitro, and subsequently developed a ratings competition against the flagship program of the WWF, Monday Night Raw, in a period now known as the Monday Night War. From 1996 to 1998, WCW surpassed their rival program in the ratings for 83 consecutive weeks. [7]

WCW Monday Nitro, also known as WCW Nitro or simply Nitro, is an American professional wrestling television program that was produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and broadcast weekly every Monday night on TNT in the United States from September 4, 1995 to March 26, 2001.

In his WCW debut, an unknown, but physically intimidating former football player named Bill Goldberg runs through Hugh Morrus in impressive fashion. The victory turns out to be the start of a 173-0 undefeated streak that last for more than a year.

The Icon begins his undefeated streak with his first-ever match on World Championship Wrestling against Hugh Morrus.

The first episode of the weekly professional wrestling television series WCW Monday Nitro premiered on September 4, 1995 [1][2] The show aired live on TNT and emanated from inside the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA.

Sep 3, 2013 · According to former WCW president Eric Bischoff in his book “Controversy Creates Cash,” those words spoken by Ted Turner were what led to the infamous Monday Night War, …

Nov 30, 2023 · Let’s take a look at 10 of the best WCW debuts, starting with the worst of the best. Debuting in 1985, Bam Bam Bigelow proved to be one of the great big men of his era, …

Jun 10, 2024 · Hall’s WCW debut went down on May 27, 1996, in what is now one of the most celebrated segments in Nitro history. It provided the exact big bang moment Bischoff needed to send Nitro...

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Nov 24, 2022 · Few things for '90s wrestling fans were more exciting than a surprise debut, especially from a wrestler jumping ship elsewhere. These are the best from WCW.