On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro The Giant puts the WCW World Heavyweight Championship on the line against 'The Total Package' Lex Luger. 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair takes on V.K. Wallstreet. The Public Enemy face The Steiner Brothers in tag team action. The rivalry between Flair and 'Macho Man' Randy Savage reaches new levels.

May 13, 1996

Rebecca Curci Hickenbottom

Alex Wright

John Watson

Paul Wight

Chris Klucsarits

Curt Hennig

Mike Rotunda

Jon Hugger

Jacques Rougeau

Mike Tenay

Stephanie Bellars

Brian Adams

Lash Huffman

Dean Simon

Jimmy Hart

Scott Hall

Darren Matthews

Brian Pillman

May 20, 1996

May 6, 1996

On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro two of professional wrestling's most iconic figures step into the squared circle in a battle for the ages when Hulk Hogan takes on 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair. 'Macho Man' Randy Savage goes one on one with 'The Enforcer' Arn Anderson. Lord Steven Regal, The Four Horsemen, and many more are featured.

January 1, 1996

This episode of WCW Monday Nitro features a tag team match of epic proportions when Hulk Hogan joins forces with 'Macho Man' Randy Savage to battle Four Horsemen members, 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair and 'The Enforcer' Arn Anderson. Sting battles Diamond Dallas Page. Lord Steven Regal takes on Eddie Guerrero. The Four Horsemen and more are featured.

January 8, 1996

Hulk Hogan looks to dismantle the Dungeon of Doom when he battles Meng in the main event. Longtime rivals square off when "Nature Boy" Ric Flair takes on Sting. Public Enemy face The American Males in tag team action. "The Total Package" Lex Luger faces "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Plus, The Four Horsemen and more are featured.

January 15, 1996

On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro Hulk Hogan has the unenviable task of facing one of the Dungeon of Doom's largest members, The One Man Gang. 'Macho Man' Randy Savage battles 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair. Dean Malenko takes on Brian Pillman. WCW Tag Team Champions, Harlem Heat, face Sting and Lex Luger.

January 22, 1996

Hulk Hogan faces "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Tensions are on the rise between the Dungeon of Doom and The Four Horsemen. The Road Warriors battle The Faces of Fear in tag team action. The Giant takes on "Macho Man" Randy Savage and much more.

January 29, 1996

On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro The Road Warriors are back in action when they face the team of Lex Luger and Sting. 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair battles Marcus Bagwell. The Taskmaster Kevin Sullivan and Hugh Morrus face Arn Anderson and Brian Pillman. The rivalry between Hulk Hogan and The Four Horsemen takes a new turn.

February 5, 1996

On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro the heated rivalry between Hulk Hogan, 'Macho Man' Randy Savage, and The Four Horsemen reaches a fever pitch. Hogan battles 'The Enforcer' Arn Anderson in the main event. Savage takes on Hugh Morrus. Konnan faces 'Dangerous' Devon Storm. The enormous Loch Ness is in action and much more.

February 12, 1996

On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro Ric Flair and The Four Horsemen enlist the services of another group in their quest to rid WCW of Hulk Hogan. Ric Flair battles 'Macho Man' Randy Savage in the main event. Hogan goes one on one with Arn Anderson. Brad Armstrong takes on The Belfast Bruiser. The massive Loch Ness is in action and much more.

February 19, 1996

This episode of WCW Monday Nitro features a huge Six-Man Tag Team main event when Hulk Hogan, 'Macho Man' Randy Savage, and The Booty Man take on 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, and 'The Taskmaster' Kevin Sullivan. Harlem Heat face The Road Warriors in tag team action. Sting battles Big Bubba. Lex Luger and many more are featured.

February 26, 1996

Ric Flair, Arn Anderson & Kevin Sullivan take on Hulk Hogan, "Macho Man" Randy Savage & The Booty Man in a Six-Man Double Strap Lumberjack Match. Two of WCW's fiercest teams step into the squared circle when The Steiner Brothers battle The Road Warriors. Lex Luger, The Giant, and many more are in action.

March 11, 1996

"The Taskmaster" Kevin Sullivan & Ric Flair battle Hulk Hogan & "Macho Man" Randy Savage. The Road Warriors face The Nasty Boys. Arn Anderson takes on The Booty Man. The Steiner Brothers face Public Enemy in tag team action. Lex Luger, The Giant, and many more are featured.

March 18, 1996

On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair faces one of his toughest tests to date when he takes on The Giant in the main event. 'Macho Man' Randy Savage faces Irish tough man The Belfast Bruiser. Sting teams with Lex Luger to battle The American Males. Mr. J.L., Konnan, and many more are featured.

March 25, 1996

Lex Luger goes one-on-one with "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Three of WCW's most prominent tag teams compete in a Triangle Match when The Nasty Boys, The Steiner Brothers, and The Road Warriors go to war. Hulk Hogan joins forces with The Booty Man to take on "The Taskmaster" Kevin Sullivan & Arn Anderson. The Giant, Sting, and many more are featured.

April 1, 1996

Hulk Hogan looks to overcome the odds when he faces "The Taskmaster" Kevin Sullivan & Arn Anderson in a Handicap Match. "Nature Boy" Ric Flair joins forces with The Giant to face Sting & Lex Luger. "Macho Man" Randy Savage battles Earl Robert Eaton. Public Enemy face The Nasty Boys in an Anything Goes Street Fight and much more.

April 15, 1996

On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro The Giant joins forces with 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair to take on WCW Tag Team Champions, Sting and Lex Luger. Meng battles 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan. Public Enemy face The American Males in tag team action. Eddie Guerrero and many more are featured.

April 22, 1996

On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro WCW World Heavyweight Champion, 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair, battles The Giant. Two of WCW's toughest competitors face off in a Parking Lot Brawl when Lord Steven Regal takes on The Belfast Bruiser. The Steiner Brothers battle Fire and Ice in tag team action. Harlem Heat face Lex Luger and Sting.

April 29, 1996

On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro The Giant defends his WCW World Heavyweight Championship against 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan. Sting takes on Lord Steven Regal. Two of the best junior heavyweights in the world face off when Dean Malenko battles Jushin 'Thunder' Liger. 'Macho Man' Randy Savage takes on Hugh Morrus.

The Giant puts the WCW World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Arn Anderson. "Macho Man" Randy Savage is on the hunt for Ric Flair as Flair goes one on one with Eddie Guerrero. Lex Luger & Sting take on The Faces of Fear in tag team action. The Steiner Brothers, Diamond Dallas Page, and many more are featured.

This episode of WCW Monday Nitro features a shocking appearance that turned the world of professional wrestling upside down and changed the industry forever. Sting battles Scott Steiner in the main event. Ric Flair and Arn Anderson face The American Males in tag team action. The Giant, Diamond Dallas Page, and many more are featured.

May 27, 1996

The Outsider makes a promise to Eric Bischoff and Sting that he has a "big" surprise in store for them. Sting & Lex Luger battle The Steiner Brothers. "Macho Man" Randy Savage makes a big announcement. Ric Flair & Arn Anderson face The Rock & Roll Express. Lord Steven Regal, "The Taskmaster" Kevin Sullivan, and many more are in action.

June 3, 1996

Witness one of the most historic moments in professional wrestling history when two Outsiders vow to take over World Championship Wrestling. Ric Flair & Arn Anderson battle Sting & Lex Luger. The Nasty Boys take on Public Enemy. The Giant faces Scott Norton. Booker T takes on Scott Steiner. Sting, Diamond Dallas Page, and more are in action.

June 10, 1996

Scott Steiner faces The Giant in the main event. "Mean" Gene Okerlund has a huge announcement regarding the upcoming Bash at the Beach event. Dean Malenko battles Rey Mysterio. "Macho Man" Randy Savage's finally gets his hands on "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Stevie Ray faces Rick Steiner. The Four Horsemen and many more are featured.

June 17, 1996

On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro Sting and Lex Luger defend the WCW Tag Team Championship in a Triangle Match against The Steiner Brothers and Harlem Heat. The Outsiders declare war on WCW. 'Macho Man' Randy Savage takes on V.K. Wallstreet. The Four Horsemen, Diamond Dallas Page, Eddie Guerrero, and more are in action.

June 24, 1996

The Outsiders once again stir the pot and cause trouble. Will WCW crumble under the pressure of this outside invasion? Harlem Heat defends the WCW Tag Team Championship against The Steiner Brothers. The Four Horsemen are featured in the main event. Diamond Dallas Page, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, The Giant, and many more are in action.

July 1, 1996

Just one day removed from Bash at the Beach, witness the fallout to one of the most historic professional wrestling events of all time. The Outsiders are in the house and looking to run roughshod over WCW. Sting battles Arn Anderson. The Nasty Boys face The Steiner Brothers. Eddie Guerrero meets Psicosis. Dean Malenko faces Rey Mysterio and more.

July 8, 1996

On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro witness the start of the meteoric rise to the top of the sports entertainment industry for The Outsiders and Hulk Hogan. Lex Luger goes one on one with Big Bubba. Meng faces 'The Enforcer' Arn Anderson. Madusa faces Malia Hosaka. Kidman battles Dean Malenko. Harlem Heat, Eddie Guerrero, and more are in action.

July 15, 1996

Lex Luger, Sting & "Macho Man" Randy Savage join forces to take on members of The Four Horsemen in the main event. Team WCW is ready to strike back against Hulk Hogan and The Outsiders. Eddie Guerrero faces Psicosis in high flying lucha action. Chavo Guerrero Jr. battles Dean Malenko. Diamond Dallas Page, The Giant, and more are in action.

July 22, 1996

On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro Hulk Hogan and The Outsiders are hell bent on bringing team WCW down to its knees. The Giant defends the WCW World Heavyweight Championship in the main event. Eddie Guerrero, The Steiner Brothers, and many more are in action.

July 29, 1996

On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro The Four Horsemen declare war on Hulk Hogan and the New World Order. Sting and Lex Luger take on The Nasty Boys in tag team action. 'Macho Man' Randy Savage faces Lord Steven Regal. Madusa goes one on one with Malia Hosaka. Harlem Heat battle The Rock and Roll Express.

August 5, 1996

The Outsiders make their first WCW in-ring appearance when they take on the team of Sting & Lex Luger. "Macho Man" Randy Savage battles longtime rival "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Rey Mysterio takes on Ultimo Dragon. The Steiner Brothers face Harlem Heat. The Four Horsemen, Dungeon of Doom, and many more are featured.

August 12, 1996

Members of WCW form an unlikely alliance in preparation for the upcoming War Games match at Fall Brawl. Chavo Guerrero Jr. takes on Diamond Dallas Page. The American Males face Harlem Heat. Public Enemy faces The Nasty Boys. Lord Steven Regal battles Dean Malenko. "Macho Man" Randy Savage and more are featured.

August 19, 1996

The New World Order's reign of terror is just beginning as Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, and Hulk Hogan look to bring their brand of justice to all the superstars of WCW. Ric Flair teams with Arn Anderson to battle The Rock & Roll Express. The Steiner Brothers face The Blue Bloods. The Giant, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, and more are featured.

August 26, 1996

While the WCW locker room tries to rally against the recent dominance of the New World Order, The Giant shows where his loyalties lie. Referee Nick Patrick's questionable officiating is up for debate as he defends his position. Plus, Diamond Dallas Page takes on Alex Wright, the Dungeon of Doom battle the Four Horsemen, and more.

September 2, 1996

The New World Order continues to gain momentum in their hostile takeover as their newest acquisition rocks the foundation WCW. The Dungeon of Doom has a message for both WCW and the NWO. Plus, Rey Mysterio Jr. defends his Cruiserweight Championship, Lex Luger takes on Rick Steiner, and "Macho Man" Randy Savage is in action.

September 9, 1996

The New World Order continues to get stronger with the arrival of the sixth member. Meanwhile, the ranks of WCW get thinner as the real Sting shows the world that he is going in a new direction. Plus, "Macho Man" Randy Savage takes on Scott Norton, Konnan defends the Mexican Heavyweight Championship, and Glacier debuts.

September 16, 1996

With many of its top Superstars away on tour in Japan, World Championship Wrestling is defenseless as the New World Order makes an attempt to completely take over. As Superstars try to compete in their regularly-scheduled contests, they must deal with the NWO and their ability to cause havoc. Plus, Chris Jericho, Harlem Heat, and more in action.

September 23, 1996

While the New World Order celebrate living the life, after a recent string of success, Miss Elizabeth's loyalties are called into question by those in WCW. Eric Bischoff makes a promise to the locker room and the fans that the NWO's actions will not go unpunished. Plus, Chris Jericho, the Faces of Fear, and many more on this edition of Nitro.

September 30, 1996

On this edition of Nitro, the New World Order continues to target Macho Man Randy Savage among other WCW superstars. As Glacier continues his success in the ring, Harlem Heat takes on Public Enemy. Plus, Diamond Dallas Page, Lex Luger, and much more.

October 7, 1996

After weeks of torment, the Macho Man Randy Savage is confronted with a plea for forgiveness from Miss Elizabeth. As the ranks of the New World Order continue to march over WCW, two potential members get the answer they have been waiting for. Plus, Jeff Jarrett takes on Big Bubba, Harlem Heat battle the Faces of Fear, and much more.

October 14, 1996

While the New World Order continues to parade their version of Sting throughout WCW, the real Sting makes his presence felt and receives an offer from the NWO. Hollywood Hogan continues to use Miss Elizabeth in his game of taunting and humiliating "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Plus, Diamond Dallas Page, Dean Malenko, and many more are in action.

October 21, 1996

Just 24 hours removed from Halloween Havoc, the New World Order continues to have the upper hand in their war with World Championship Wrestling but Hollywood Hogan may have to pay the piper. Jeff Jarrett tries to rally WCW against the NWO. Plus, several of WCW's finest are in action including Booker T, Lex Luger, and many more.

October 28, 1996

While the New World Order continues to disrupt the established order, Eric Bischoff tries to set up a match between Hollywood Hogan and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. Despite not having the support of the Four Horsemen, Jeff Jarrett vows to stop the NWO and their leader. Plus, Booker T, Diamond Dallas Page, and many more are in action.

November 4, 1996

The Outsiders look to recruit a diamond in the rough to the New World Order. Sting's actions continue to cause controversy. Speculation over the impending confrontation between "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and Hollywood Hogan continues while the NWO keeps holding Miss Elizabeth hostage. Plus, Harlem Heat, the Faces of Fear, and many more are in action.

November 11, 1996

Lies, secrets, and loyalties come to light on this edition of Nitro as Rowdy Roddy Piper exposes the one behind the New World Order's success. Sting delivers a cryptic message to an old friend. As the Outsiders continue to wreak havoc, Diamond Dallas Page makes his intentions towards the NWO known. Plus, Eddie Guerrero, Jeff Jarrett, and many more.

November 18, 1996

Eric Bischoff, now in the New World Order, gives all Superstars a chance to choose which side they are on. Diamond Dallas Page's loyalties are under scrutiny. Sting continues to raise confusion as he attacks another WCW superstar. Plus, Harlem Heat takes on the Faces of Fear, a tournament for the United States Championship begins, and more.

November 25, 1996

The Steiner Brothers call out Sting to answer for his recent controversial actions. As the road to Starrcade continues, legends rally in support of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper in his upcoming match against Hollywood Hogan. The tournament for the United States Championship continues as several of WCW's finest compete for the gold. All this and much more.

December 2, 1996

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper looks for payback against Hollywood Hogan and the New World Order. Diamond Dallas Page must once again explain his relationship with The Outsiders. Plus, Chris Jericho takes on Bobby Eaton, The Nasty Boys compete in tag team action, and another legend returns to Nitro to voice his support for Piper.

December 9, 1996

As the New World Order takes over this edition of Nitro, their ranks continue to get stronger with defection of more WCW superstars. In "Rowdy" Roddy Piper's absence Hollywood Hogan demonstrates his courage. The Outsiders battle with the Faces of Fear. Plus, Arn Anderson, Rey Mysterio Jr., and many more in action.

December 16, 1996

While World Heavyweight Champion Hollywood Hogan and the New World Order continue their dominance, dissension is brewing in the ranks of the Four Horsemen. Speculation over Sting's loyalties continue to grow. Plus, Konnan seeks revenge on Big Bubba, Lord Steven Regal defends his Television Championship, and much more.

December 23, 1996

Following his defeat at the hands of Rowdy Roddy Piper at Starrcade, Hollywood Hogan claims a different result of that match up. As the Four Horsemen continue to have problems from within, the NWO may have to excommunicate one of its own. Plus, Glacier, Dean Malenko, and many more are in action on this edition of Nitro.

December 30, 1996

WCW's flagship show led to the famous Monday Night War. Featuring the nWo, Lex Luger, Ric Flair, Sting, and the Cruiserweights.

May 13, 1996

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