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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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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.By WCW vs NWO Podcast
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Finger Poke of Doom Nitro & Raw Jan 4th
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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?By WCW vs NWO Podcast
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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?By WCW vs NWO Podcast
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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 1998Follow us on social media @WCWvsNWOpodcastBy WCW vs NWO Podcast
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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 1998Follow us on social media @WCWvsNWOpodcastBy WCW vs NWO Podcast
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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 1998Follow us on social media @WCWvsNWOpodcast…
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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 1998Follow us @WCWvsNWOpodcastBy WCW vs NWO Podcast
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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 1998Follow us @WCWvsNWOpodcastBy WCW vs NWO Podcast
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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 …
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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 Attitu…
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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 1998Follow us @WCWvsNWOpodcast…
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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.By WCW vs NWO Podcast
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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. Follow us on Twitter @wcwvsnwopodca…
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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.By WCW vs NWO Podcast
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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 1998Follow us @WCWvsNWOpodcastBy WCW vs NWO Podcast
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It's bonus episode time! 25 years ago WCW Monday Nitro debuted on TNT and it fundamentally changed the wrestling industry. For more Nitro Flashback episodes, support us at patreon.com/wcwvsnwopodcastBy WCW vs NWO Podcast
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Randy Savage has left the NWO and the Jackknife Powerbomb has been banned by WCW. Oh and there's a title match for the vacant title. Will the Steiners work together to defeat the Outsiders? Was WCW wrong to unmask Juvi? All we know is WCW in 1998 has been quite enjoyable.Episode 21 - SuperBrawl 1998 (8)Follow us @WCWvsNWOpodcast…
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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 1998Follow us @WCWvsNWOpodcastBy WCW vs NWO Podcast
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We take a look at the career of Bret 'the Hitman' Hart. Did Bret screw Bret? From his early days in Stampede Wrestling to the Montreal Screwjob, we do our best to frame Bret's mindset going into WCW.By WCW vs NWO Podcast
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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.…
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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 199…
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Whose side is Curt Hennig on?! Arn Anderson returns to TV by cutting an emotional retirement promo. The enforcer offers his spot in the Horseman to Hennig. NWO respond with the infamous parody promo and emotions are high. Will the newly formed 4 Horseman take down the NWO in War Games?Episode 16 - Fall Brawl 1997Follow us @WCWvsNWOpodcast…
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Luger defends the World Title against Hogan. Outsiders and the Steiners finally square off. Will hosting a PPV at Sturgis improve from last year? Or will this be a typical WCW show?Episode 15 - Road Wild 1997Follow us @WCWvsNWOpodcastBy WCW vs NWO Podcast
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Luger wins the title! Luger wins the title! Was a title change the right move? We take a look at the differences between PPVs and WCW Monday Nitro. This 3 hour episode was loaded with announcements: The Steiners have a new manager and JJ Dillion tries to sign Sting. Episode 14 - WCW Monday Nitro 100Follow us @WCWvsNWOpodcast…
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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. Follow on Twitter, Instagram. & FB @WCWvsNWOpodcast Episode 13 …
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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 @WCWvs…
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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.Follow us on Twitter, FB, & Instagram @WCWvsNWOpodcastEpisode 12 - Great American Bash 1997By WCW vs NWO Podcast
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Ric Flair has returned! He decides to team up with Piper and NFL superstar Kevin Greene against the NWO. Old school vs New Generation. WCW needed more than 1 football player on the card. Coming off a Superbowl victory months prior, Reggie White makes his debut against Mongo. What could go wrong? Follow us on Twitter @WCWvsNWOpodcast Episode 11 - Sl…
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Bonus Tribute Episode: It's Vader Time!
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OH IT'S TIME! IT'S TIME! It's bonus episode time. With his recent passing, we take a look at the storied career of wrestling legend Leon White aka Big Van Vader. We review 3 of his matches spanning from WCW, NJPW, and the WWE. Can't help reminisce the highs and lows of his career. Rest in peace Leon! Follow us on Twitter @WCWvsNWOpodcast…
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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?Follow us on Twitter @WCWvsNWOpodcast Episode 10 - Spring Stampede 1997…
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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 E…
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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…
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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.Follow on Twitter @WCWvsNWOpodcastBy WCW vs NWO Podcast
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Special bonus episode!! We travel to the future this time around to talk about the current wrestling product. New Japan Pro Wrestling has been the talk of the industry over 2017. We take a look at why NJPW has gained more main stream success. Also share our thoughts on Wrestle Kingdom 12. Special guest Danny West @EveryGameEver10 | twitch.tv/the_sc…
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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 @WCWvsNWOpodcastBy WCW vs NWO Podcast
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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 Follow us on Twitter @wcwvsnwopodcast or like…
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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 Follow us on Twitter @wcwvsnwopodcast or like us on Facebook facebook.com/wcwvsnwo…
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Dave, Gus, and Conor review Fall Brawl 1996. Sting and Luger team up with the 4 Horseman to take on the NWO in a War Games match. An imposter Sting beat up Luger on Nitro. Whose side will Sting be on for the War Games match? Oh and the Giant joined the NWO....Episode 3 - Fall Brawl 1996Follow us on Twitter @wcwvsnwopodcast or like us on Facebook fa…
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Dave, Gus, and Conor review Hog Wild 1996. WCW hosts the Pay Per View at Sturgis Motorcyle Rally in South Dakota. The NWO tease a fourth man while the Giant defends the World Title against Hollywood Hogan.Episode 2 - Hog Wild 1996By WCW vs NWO Podcast
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Motorcycle rally's and wrestling...go together like peanut butter and jelly...that is if the jelly is made of fish that is. Come enjoy the ride with FPOD boys.By Finger Poke of Doom Podcast!
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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?!Follow us Twitter @wcwvsnwopodcast or like us Facebook facebook.com/wcwvsnwopodcastBy WCW vs NWO Podcast
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