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  • Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 30 (8/5/96) Raw Battle Royal, Go-Home to Hog Wild

    Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 30 (8/5/96) Raw Battle Royal, Go-Home to Hog Wild
    Jun 16 2023
    The Monday Night War continues for August 5th, 1996 as WCW presents it's Go-Home show to the upcoming Hog Wild PPV. While over on Raw, it's the #1 Contender Battle Royal for the WWF Title featuring Sycho Sid, The Undertaker, Mankind, Ahmed Johnson, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, & more! Then more Monday fun as Jerry Lawler introduces Aldo Montoya to Jim Beam, Kevin Kelly has a sit-down with Shawn Michaels, Harlem Heat vs. Rock & Roll Express, Sting & Luger vs. The Nasty Boys, Macho Man = Field Goal Expert, and more. Plus, WHO is the 4th Man? Where is Eric Bischoff? WHAT is in the Limo? Because.... WCWAvailable everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadePlease Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!WWF NEWS Ahmed Johnson Kidney SurgeryThe Intercontinental Title VacatedSummerSlam Match CanceledSkip Suffers Broken VertebraeShotgun on PPV?HBK/Cornette Drama"Superstars" Moving to Cable TVDuke Droese GoneBret Hart Signs New ContractBruise Brothers get crew cuts WWF MONDAY NIGHT RAW 8/5/96 (00:13:27)Mark Henry signs with the WWFRematch: Jerry Lawler looks for revenge on Aldo MontoyaThe King shows off Jake Roberts' "tag team partner", Jim BeamThe Bodydonnas vs. New (and Improved!) Rockers sees some fun action before all hell breaks loose!Gorilla Monsoon reinstates Clarence Mason's clientFaarooq cuts a fun promoKevin Kelly sits down with WWF Champion Shawn Michaels#1 CONTENDER BATTLE ROYAL - Winner to meet the WWF Champ on Raw the night following SummerSlam. Participants include - Sycho Sid, The Undertaker, Mankind, British Bulldog, Ahmed Johnson, Owen Hart, Goldust, Marc Mero, Savio Vega, Justin Bradshaw, & "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.Another showdown between Faarooq & Ahmed Johnson to close the show!WCW NEWS (00:38:54)DDP lobbies for an angle with Ric FlairSteve Regal promised the TV TitleTed Dibiase, Jeff Jarrett, 1-2-3 Kid all headed in soonLanny Poffo signs with WCW to sit at homeWCW MONDAY NITRO 8/5/96 (00:42:11)It's the Go-Home show to the HOG WILD PPVThe WCW Wrestlers create their own security in the form of MENG, The Barbarian, Scott Norton, and Big BubbaTag Champs Harlem Heat vs. Rock & Roll ExpressEmpty seats at ringside makes you wonder... Who is the 4th member of the NWO?Lex Luger & Sting question the Nasty Boys loyaltyGlacier still hanging in thereMadusa vs. Malia Hosaka (w/Sonny Onoo)Chris Benoit takes on Alex WrightDean Malenko meets a palm treeThe Macho Man battles Lord Steven RegalWho, or should I say WHAT is in the limo? (The NWO sends WCW a "gift")Where are Eric Bischoff & Bobby Heenan?Ric Flair sends Hulk Hogan a message by taking out his good friend The Booty Man, dude.The following announcement has been paid for by the nWo.WCW Champ The Giant vs. Sgt. Craig PittmanThe Giant has last minute words for challenger Hulk Hogan at Hog WildSting & Lex Luger battle the Nasty Boys in the TV main eventPlus, THE LIMO RETURNS! Oh, the suspense! Find out what happens THIS TIMEWho was in the limo? Who is the 4th member? Where is Eric Bischoff? It's WCW.... so we get NONE of these questions answered... BUT bonus content on the Peacock does show us a little added footage to close the show!All of that, and I'll share the "REAL WINNER" here this week. Who had the better show? I'll share my thoughts.AND OF COURSE, we take a look at the August 5, 1996 TV Ratings as the WWF beats Nitro in some head-to-head segments, but is it enough to take over the Monday Night War?
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 29 (7/29/96) Stone Cold vs. Taker II, NWO ATTACKS WCW

    Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 29 (7/29/96) Stone Cold vs. Taker II, NWO ATTACKS WCW
    May 26 2023
    I look into JULY 29, 1996 in the Monday Night War with the Rematch of Stone Cold vs. The Undertaker, The NWO attacks WCW as Rey Misterio gets darted into a trailer & Macho Man clings to the top of a limo. I'll go back and share IN DETAIL all of my memories and emotions from "1996 me" from when this angle first went down. Plus, Mankind attacks HBK, the very first NWO vignette, Ahmed's Kidney Injury, Ron Simmons is Faarooq Asad, Horsemen vs. Sting/Lex/Macho Man, Vader vs. Marc Mero, Sid vs. Bradshaw, Lothario socks Cornette, Sunny on AOL, Goldust a MOMMY?, Ratings, and so much more! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadePlease Subscribe to our Patreon to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed SHOW NOTES (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!WWF NEWS Ron Simmons Arrives as Faarooq AsadAhmed Johnson Kidney InjuryJake Roberts ReturningShawn Michaels vs. Jim Cornette real life feudClarence Mason & CrushThe Bruise Brothers to return as The Grimm TwinsRumors of Too Cold ScorpioNewcomer Mark HenryWWF Officially Severs Ties with The Ultimate Warrior WWF MONDAY NIGHT RAW 729/96 (00:14:08)New record gate for RawSYCHO SID BATTLES BRADSHAW! Powerbombs-o-plentyFAAROOQ & SUNNY talk their aspirations for Ahmed's IC TitleVADER VS. "WILDMAN" MARC MERO in a solid TV matchThe GORILLA MONSOON/CLARENCE MASON conference continuesJOSE LOTHARIO SUPER SOCKS JIM CORNETTEBRITISH BULLDOG takes on HENRY GODWINN OWEN HART talks brother Bret and his arm castALDO MONTOYA pins JERRY LAWLERMANKIND ATTACKS SHAWN MICHAELSSUNNY CELEBRATES THE MOST DOWNLOADED CELEBRITY ON AOLMARK HENRY dunks a Basketball!MANKIND Promo with "Mommy" GOLDUSTREMATCH - THE UNDERTAKER VS. "STONE COLD" STEVE AUSTIN II (a million times better than their first encounter!)MANKIND brawls with TAKER as the Dead Man promises to enter the serpent's layer at SummerSlamWCW NEWS (00:39:10)TWO TAG TITLE CHANGES on the House Shows!LEE MARSHALL is Grrrreat!Hog Wild & Clash of the Champions coming in August1-2-3 KID (SEAN WALTMAN) headed inThe Quebecers - Jacques Rougeau & Pierre debuting soonNephew of Hulk Hogan, Horace Boulder, signs with WCW (must be nice)WCW MONDAY NITRO 7/29/96 (00:41:58)I look into at the real possibility of NO NITRO over the summer without the Disney relationship with WCW.VTR: OUTSIDERS ATTACKS STINGHACKSAW DUGGAN BATTLES "MEAN" MIKE ENOSHacksaw cuts a solid promo on Hulk Hogan's betrayal of the fansSIX-MAN ACTION - STING/LEXLUGER/MACHO MAN VS. FLAIR/BENOIT/STEVE MCMICHAELTHEN IT HAPPENS!!! The angle that took the NWO vs. WCW feud to a whole new level, as the Outsiders ambush WCW stars backstage, leaving them laying. Rey Misterio gets darted head first into the side of a trailer while the Macho Man clings to the top of the limo as it pulls away. I'll go back and share IN DETAIL all of my memories and emotions from "1996 teenage me" from when this angle first went down. One of the few segments/angles that sticks with me today that allows me to have total recall of my thoughts/feelings of the time! It triggered a lot of memories and I share them with you!WCW faces and heels unite to check on their downed friends and team mates as they're stretchered into ambulancesI'll talk fans at home calling 9-1-1 after the insane display of bodies laying all around the Disney MGM lot. What were the ramifications of this "real feel" angle?Jimmy Hart playing "Paul Revere"Glacier.... still coming. I thinkBobby Heenan walks off set for fear of his safetySTEINER BROTHERS VS. The not ready for Primetime HIGH VOLTAGEEDDY GUERRERO TAKES ON BIG BUBBA, NO TRUBBATHE VERY FIRST NWO VIGNETTE AIRS, GROUNDBREAKING PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY changes the way a wrestling promo can be done!WCW CHAMPION THE GIANT MEETS GREG "THE HAMMER" VALENTINE!All of that, and I'll share the "REAL WINNER" here this week. Who had the better show? I'll share my thoughts.AND OF COURSE, we take a look at the July 29, 1996 TV Ratings while the two promotions continue to compete with the 1996 Olympics
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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 28 (7/22/96) Ron Simmons Debuts, Sunny Gets Creamed!!

    Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 28 (7/22/96) Ron Simmons Debuts, Sunny Gets Creamed!!
    May 9 2023
    The Monday Night War continues with July 22, 1996 as Ron Simmons makes his WWF Debut, The Smoking Gunns defend against Ahmed Johnson & HBK, The GOON slips on the Ice-ing, a classic Stone Cold Promo, and it's Shawn Michaels' Birthday, but it's Sunny who takes the cake! Then on Nitro it's a rematch between Eddy Guerrero vs. Psicosis, Chavo Guerrero Jr. debuts vs. Dean Malenko, 6-Man Action with the Horsemen vs. Sting, Luger & Macho, the Outsiders take over production, and "Where is Ric Flair?".Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadePlease Subscribe to our Patreon to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed SHOW NOTES (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!WWF NEWS Sycho Sid Back Injury UpdateTriple H signs new contractBarry Windham headed back to the WWF as THE STALKER!Ahmed Johnson breaks his noseThe Iron Sheik Returning as a managerFatu undergoing another gimmick changeIn Your House - International Incident Results (Sid Returns, Taker/Mankind brawl, Vader pins HBK) WWF MONDAY NIGHT RAW 722/96 (00:11:05)It's Shawn Michaels Birthday, but it's Sunny who takes the cake!The Goooon makes his Raw debut vs. "Wildman" Marc Mero"Stone Cold" Steve Austin on commentary for a tremendous soundbite!The Goon slips on the Ice-ingBob Backlund Campaigns for PresidentGorilla Monsoon meets with Attorney Clarence Mason and CRUSH!Mankind vs. Freddie Joe Floyd (Tracy Smothers)Brian Pillman discusses the 7 deadly words of TVGoldust battles Barry Horowitz (finishing up)SUMMERSLAM '96 begins to take shape with the Boiler Room Brawl Match and HBK vs. Vader announcedJim Cornette & Vader comment on their upcoming WWF Title match vs. HBK.Tag Champs The Smoking Gunns vs. Ahmed Johnson & Shawn Michaels in a fun TV MatchRON SIMMONS makes his WWF Debut in a "Gladiator" Costume..... DAMN!WCW NEWS (00:33:39)Glacier/Blood Runs Cold On Hold!The FTC approves a Turner/Time Warner MergerWCW MONDAY NITRO 7/22/96 (00:34:51)Scott Norton vs. Squire David Taylor ends in an odd finishRic Flair is MIAAn "IRS" chant breaks out...VK Wallstreet meets KonnanA brand NEW Glacier Vignette airs!"Music Video" of 4 hot prospects on the beach - The Renegade, Joe Gomez, Jimmy Powers & Alex Wright8-Man Action with the Dungeon of Doom vs. Renegade/Gomez/Powers/WrightThe Nitro debut of Braun the LeprechaunWCW Champ The Giant chokeslams everyone, then accepts Hulk Hogan's Challenge for Hog Wild!The Outsiders invade the production truck, chico!The Booty Man is still a thing?DDP vs. Prince Iaukea... BANG!Chavo Guerrero Jr. makes his Nitro debut vs. Dean Malenko (good match)What is the connection between Jimmy Hart & Dean Malenko?Ice Train vs. MENG ina abttle of the hossesDid you know Hulk Hogan turned heel?Eddy Guerrero vs. Psicosis in a rematch from 2 weeks ago!6-Man Tag: Sting, Lex Luger & Macho Man vs. Horsemen - Benoit, Mongo & Flair???Still MIA, Ric Flair no shows the main event, leading to Arn Anderson replacingMean Gene talks women's underwear while The Macho Man channels his inner-Booker T... Suckerrrrr!Plus, Mean Gene speaks with the Horsemen, Macho Man, Lex Luger, Sting, and more!All of that, and I'll share the "REAL WINNER" here this week. Who had the better show? I'll share my thoughts.AND OF COURSE, we take a look at the July 22, 1996 TV Ratings as Raw comes out of the In Your House PPV and both companies battle the 1996 Olympics!
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 27 (7/15/96) HEEL Hulk Hogan Debuts, Guerrero vs. Benoit, Sid Arrives!

    Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 27 (7/15/96) HEEL Hulk Hogan Debuts, Guerrero vs. Benoit, Sid Arrives!
    Apr 25 2023
    It's the Monday Night War for the week of July 15, 1996 as HULK HOGAN makes his first appearance since his HEEL TURN at Bash at the Beach! Plus, Eddy Guerrero battles Chris Benoit, The Outsiders take advantage of missing WCW stars, Malenko vs. Kidman, Steiners vs. Norton & Train, Fire & Ice Explodes! Then on Raw, Sycho Sid arrives to counter Camp Cornette, HBK & Ahmed Johnson defend their respective titles against Sunny's Smoking Gunns, and the Raw debut of TL Hopper when he takes on "Wildman" Marc Mero!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadePlease Subscribe to our Patreon to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed SHOW NOTES (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!It's the Monday Night War for the week of July 15, 1996 as HULK HOGAN makes his first appearance since his HEEL TURN at Bash at the Beach! Plus, Eddy Guerrero battles Chris Benoit, The Outsiders take advantage of missing WCW superstars, it's Malenko vs. Kidman, Steiners vs. Norton & Train, Fire & Ice Explodes, & more! Then on Raw, Sycho Sid arrives to counter Camp Cornette, HBK & Ahmed Johnson defend their respective titles against Sunny's Smoking Gunns, and the Raw debut of TL Hopper!WWF NEWS Hunter Hearst Helmsley gets a new contractThe 1-2-3 Kid Released from the WWFMore Syndication issues cause the WWF to rely more on Cable TVKevin Kelly arrivesThe WWF pulling out of the city of Boston due to high costsThe WWF restructuring contracts to prevent more defections to WCWRaymond Rougeau preparing for an in-ring returnRAW Taping Dark MatchesThe latest on the Ultimate Warrior, and the Warrior Man's Drama! WWF MONDAY NIGHT RAW 7/15/96 (00:13:24)It's the go-home show to In Your House "International Incident"TL Hopper makes his Raw debut vs. "Wildman" Marc MeroStone Cold has words for the Wildman before their PPV rematchSable receives a gift from Goldust & Marlena, as the mind games continueTag Team Champions The Smoing Gunns split up into singles competition this week to try their hands at some singles goldDouble the Gunns means double the Sunny!First, Bart Gunn challenges Ahmed Johnson for the IC TitleThen, Billy Gunn goes one-on-one with WWF Champion Shawn MichaelsCamp Cornette attempt a surprise attack against Ahmed & HBK leading to the return of SYCHO SID, who SMASHES HIS CAR in classic Sid fashion as he tries to get at Corny and crew. WCW MONDAY NITRO 7/15/96 (00:29:23)WCW stars are Missing in Action as the nWo's arrival is looming!The Steiners take on Scott Norton & Ice Train one more time!Fire & Ice Explode!Dean Malenko battles up & comer Billy KidmanGlacier, continues to run cold.Kevin Greene in search of Steve McMichael, but will he find him before NFL training camp begins?Col. Robert Parker spreading himself thinWCW Tag Champs Harlem Heat battle Rough & Ready (Slater & Enos)Madusa vs. Malia HosakaThe Outsiders take over with use of bed sheets!Arn Anderson meets Meng!Debra McMichael Promos = MoneyEDDY GUERRERO BATTLES CHRIS BENOIT!TV Champion Lex Luger goes up against Big Bubba, no trubbaHOLLYWOOD HULK HOGAN MAKES HIS FIRST APPEARANCE SINCE HIS HEEL TURN AT BASH AT THE BEACH, CUTTINGONE HELL OF A PROMO, BROTHER!!!All of that, and I'll share the "REAL WINNER" here this week. Who had the better show? I'll share my thoughts.AND OF COURSE, we take a look at the July 15, 1996 TV Ratings as Hulk Hogan makes his first appearance on Nitro after turning heel.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 26 (7/8/96) Sid Returns, Warrior Exits, Misterio Wins WCW Gold!

    Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 26 (7/8/96) Sid Returns, Warrior Exits, Misterio Wins WCW Gold!
    Apr 18 2023
    Coming off the 1996 Bash at the Beach, WCW Nitro focuses on the HEEL TURN OF HULK HOGAN! Plus, Rey Misterio defeats Dean Malenko for the Cruiserweight Title, Sting vs. Arn Anderson, Psicosis makes his Nitro debut vs. Eddy Guerrero, The Outsiders show up, and a whole lot more! Meanwhile, over on Raw... We say goodbye to the Ultimate Warrior (who battles Owen Hart), while we welcome back SYCHO SID! Plus, a slobber knocker featuring Savio Vega vs. Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw, and the Godwinns face Vader & The British Bulldog!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadePlease Subscribe to our Patreon to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed SHOW NOTES (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!Coming off the 1996 Bash at the Beach, WCW Nitro focuses on the HEEL TURN OF HULK HOGAN! Plus, Rey Misterio defeats Dean Malenko for the Cruiserweight Title, Sting vs. Arn Anderson, Psicosis makes his Nitro debut vs. Eddy Guerrero, The Outsiders show up, the Steiners tangle with the Nasties, and a whole lot more! Meanwhile, over on Raw... We say goodbye to the Ultimate Warrior as he takes on Owen Hart, while we welcome back the returning SYCHO SID! Plus, a slobber knocker featuring Savio Vega vs. Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw, and the Godwinns face Vader & The British Bulldog!WWF NEWS SummerSlam setting sales recordsBarry Windham headed inBret Hart's contract expiresThe 1-2-3 Kid's future up in the airBasil DeVito backA potential return for Jesse "The Body" Ventura"?Who is this Mark Henry fellow?Dale Torborg has his eyes on the WWFThe Ultimate Warrior suspended pending an appearance bond. WWF MONDAY NIGHT RAW 7/8/96 (00:11:45)Gorilla Monsoon has an ultimatum for the Warrior ManThe Ultimate Warrior battles Owen Hart in what will mark the Warrior's final televised WWF matchCamp Cornette take out the WarriorSavio Vega vs. Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw in an old school slobberknockerVader & The British Bulldog battle the GodwinnsHenry Godwinn holds his own with Vader!With the Warrior now suspended, Shawn Michaels & Ahmed Johnson find themselves a new partner for the upcoming In Your House PPV in the likes of a returning SYCHO SID! (and Jim Cornette loses his mind)We look at the masterful booking/editing that went into last minute production to fix the issues involving the Warrior being "out" and Sid being "in".WCW NEWS (00:38:16)Blood Runs Cold is no single characterBobsledder, Chip MintonKeiji Mutoh sighting!WCW offers The British Bulldog a contract, the WWF counteroffersTed Dibiase headed inRumblings of a potential Chris Jericho hiringWCW BASH AT THE BEACH 1996 RESULTS, featuring the HEEL TURN OF HULK HOGAN!WCW MONDAY NITRO 7/8/96 (00:47:00)While the Olympics take over Turner's production team, Nitro comes to us from Disney/MGM's outdoor venue Schiavone & Zbyszko talk the traitor Hulk Hogan (as does the rest of the WCW roster throughout the entire broadcast)Rey Misterio Jr. defeats Dean Malenko to capture the Cruiserweight ChampionshipThe Blue Bloods of Steve Regal & Dave Taylor face Big Bubba & Hugh Morris of the DungeonJohn Tenta isn't done with Big BubbaPsicsosis makes his Nitro debut vs. Eddy GuerreroMean Gene talks to Kevin Sullivan & WCW Champion the Giant about the Horsemen, the Outsiders, and Hogan's turnThe Steiner Brothers face the Nasty Boys in a #1 contender match for a shot at WCW Tag Champs Harlem HeatThe Nasties tease jumping to the nWoCol. Rob Parker & Sherri wreak havoc on the tag divisionEric Bischoff reemerges after no-showing Bash at the Beach and has a good explanation... Well, he has an explanationA jacked up Jimmy Powers takes on the NEW U.S. Champion Ric Flair in perhaps the biggest match of Powers' careerCraig "Pitbull" Pittman proves to be impressive in a short match vs. Chris BenoitTeddy Long gets TOO involved on Pittman's behalf.Sting faces Arn Anderson in the Nitro main event as the Outsiders arrive!Sting & Randy Savage have final words for Hulk Hogan... Brother!Mean Gene speaks to Hall & Nash to close the show, promising that HULK HOGAN WILL BE HERE NEXT WEEK!!!All of that, and I'll share the "REAL WINNER" here this week. Who had the better shoiw? I'll share my thoughts.AND OF COURSE, we take a look at the July 8, 1996 TV Ratings as Nitro blows Raw out of the water following the heel turn of Hulk Hogan!
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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 25 (7/1/96) Rockers Explode, Sunny Slopped, Disco Balls, More!

    Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 25 (7/1/96) Rockers Explode, Sunny Slopped, Disco Balls, More!
    Mar 28 2023
    Monday Warfare Returns! We continue the Monday Night War with July 1, 1996 RAW vs. NITRO. On WWF Raw, The Rockers Explode... AGAIN, when Shawn Michaels battles Marty Jannetty. Sunny gets SLOPPED, Goldust vs. Marc Mero, Ultimate Warrior Drama, Jerry Lawler rips on Jake Roberts, and the WWF tries their hands at a potential lesbian angle between Marlena & Sable. Then on Nitro, it's the Go-Home show to the Bash at the Beach PPV! Harlem Heat vs. The Steiners, Disco Inferno scores a creative victory while Mongo gets creative with a Haliburton, the Horsemen in 8-Man Tag action, Hall & Nash buy ringside seats, DDP loses his ring, Greg Valentine arrives to take on The Macho Man, Blood... still Running Cold. All of that, and so much more! Plus, we'll take a look into those pesky TV Ratings! Full list with time stamps below! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadePlease Subscribe to our Patreon to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed SHOW NOTES (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!WWF NEWS Christine Rosati Passes AwayBarry Windham Returning / Ron Simmons DebutingStone Cold's mangled lipAn influx of WWF preliminary talent, featuring a plethora of ridiculous gimmicks as we talk Salvatore Sincere, Freddie Joy Floyd, TL Hopper, "The Pug" Alex Porteau, The Goon, and... WHO!?!Brian Pillman beats a Bushwhacker45-Minute Battle between Duke "The Dumpster" Droese vs. Aldo Montoya!!!Brian Pillman suffers a setback with his ankle injuryAnd you knew it was coming... ULTIMATE WARRIOR DRAMA begins (again), as the Warrior Man misses several house shows over the prior week of live events. WWF MONDAY NIGHT RAW 7/1/96 (00:22:23)THE ROCKERS EXPLODE... AGAIN!!! When WWF Champion Shawn Michaels takes on Marty JannettyJim Cornette shows up in the corner of Jannetty to further the HBK/Camp Cornette heat heading into In Your House: International Incident.Phineas Godwinn sees the light and SLOPS SUNNY! SummerSlam coming to Cleveland, OHMankind vs. Duke "The Dumpster" Droese (in Duke's final match on Raw)Jerry Lawler lays into Jake Roberts hard on commentary, leading to a physical altercationMankind takes out The Snake"Wildman" Marc Mero battles GoldustThe WWF begins their own version of a potential "Lesbian" storyline between Marlena & Sable.WCW MONDAY NITRO 7/1/96 (00:41:40)DDP says his Lord of the Ring... ring... has been STOLEN!Tag Champs Harlem Heat have a banger vs. The Steiner BrothersCol. Rob Parker aids the Harlem Heat, but WHY?Woman wants to tap Liz's assets... Our World is STILL About to Change. GLACIER IS COMING! Blood STILL Running Cold, for now...Disco Inferno gets creative in his win over Kurasawa when he uses a DISCO BALL as a weapon!Scott Riggs feels the BANG of DDP and the Diamond Cutter.A WrestleMania Rematch from 1988 when Greg "The Hammer" Valentine arrives in WCW to take on The Macho Man!Eric Bischoff Returns from his injuries at the hands of the OutsidersSee what happens when it's time for "Hour Two" of Nitro and we're in the middle of a match... Macho Man & Greg Valentine rush to finish their match in time. WCW Champion The Giant vs. Big John TentaBig Bubba shaves HALF the bears of Tenta to match his hairRey Misterio Jr. HighlightsKevin Nash receives a name, as the Outsiders arrive with ringside seats!Hacksaw Duggan finds DDP's lost ring, and gives it back to him. (Boy does he give it to him!)8-Man Tag - All Four Horsemen vs. Rock & Roll Express, The Renegade & Desperado Joe GomezHear what happens when Steve McMichael botches his interference in the finish and calls an audible... it's AIR HALIBURTON!The Landover Police Department escort the Outsiders from the arena as we head to Dayton for the Bash at the Beach and the big 6-Man Tag between Luger, Sting, & Macho vs. Hall, Nash, and a Mystery Man!I'll break down the realistic feel of parts of the invasion angle, while critiquing Bischoff & The Ousiders sell job during various segments throughout the night.Plus, Mean Gene Interviews The Horsemen, DDP, Dungeon of Doom, Hacksaw DugganAll of that, and I'll share the "REAL WINNER" here this week. Who had the better shoiw? I'll share my thoughts.AND OF COURSE, we take a look at the July 1, 1996 TV Ratings as Nitro has begun their reign of 83 Weeks on top!
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • QUICK UPDATE - WRESTLECOPIA PODCAST NETWORK 3/7/2023

    QUICK UPDATE - WRESTLECOPIA PODCAST NETWORK 3/7/2023
    Mar 8 2023

    A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM RAY RUSSELL OF THE WRESTLECOPIA PODCAST NETWORK!
    NEW SEASON OF MONDAY WARFARE BEGINS NEXT WEEK - COVERING JULY 1, 1996 RAW VS. NITRO!

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  • Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 24 (6/24/96) - STONE COLD VS. UNDERTAKER!

    Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 24 (6/24/96) - STONE COLD VS. UNDERTAKER!
    Oct 2 2022
    The Outsiders - Scott Hall & Kevin Nash cause CHAOS on Nitro, forcing Charlotte Police to nearly DRAW THEIR GUNS!!! We take a look at Titan's lawsuits against Turner & WCW. Sunny encounters Kloudy. Plus, for the FIRST TIME EVER, The Undertaker battles "Stone Cold" Steve Austin! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade and be automatically entered into our FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY CONTESTS!Follow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.Please Subscribe to our REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, a dozen Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring SIX GIFTS FOR $5! Including our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s insanely detailed show notes (for both the Grenade and Monday Warfare), unedited TR SHOCKS episodes, Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, now a sixth gift of monthly DIGITAL DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Timestamps below for easy navigation.Monday Warfare: The Battles Within – Episode 24 (June 24, 1996) WWF NEWS Todd Pettingill Hospitalized!The Brian Pillman News ContinuesWe take a in-depth look at Titan Sports & the WWF's lawsuits and restraining orders against Turner Broadcasting, WCW, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, and Eric Bischoff. You won't believe some of the requests Vince McMahon and company are making... or maybe you will. WWF MONDAY NIGHT RAW 6/24/96 (00:22:29)We look at King of the Ring '96 ResultsWe compare the WWF's new approach to the opening of Raw vs. the days of oldNEWWW Intercontinental Champion Ahmed Johnson battles Triple H!Goldust quotes the Terminator!Ahmed speaks with Mike... I mean Dok Hendrix! Johnson welcomes all challengers, including "Sweet Lips"The Body Donnas vs. Steve Lombardi & Jerry Fox takes a backseat to SUNNY VS. KLOUDY!Did I mention SUNNY VS. KLOUDY?The Rockers explode as Vince McMahon buries Marty Jannetty6-MAN ACTION: Camp Cornette - Vader, Owen Hart, British Bulldog vs. Savio Vega, Aldo Montoya, Barry HorowitzDESTRUCITY RUNS WILD! UNLEASH THE WARRIOR INSIDE YOU!!!Brian F'N Pillman makes his Monday Night Raw Debut, and he wants his G.D. money!Jerry Lawler questions the Paul Bearer's allegiance with The UndertakerGoldust has a surprise for the Dead Man.FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER.... THE UNDERTAKER VS. "STONE COLD" STEVE AUSTIN!!!WCW NEWS (00:47:09)WCW and the Macho Man invade Regis & Kathy LeeThe Great American Bash Buyrate doesn't impressScott Steiner gets heat for T-Boning The GiantWe take a look at the various rumors of the Outsiders' "Third Man" for Bash at the Beach. Rumors abound include King Mabel, Crush, Lex Luger, and Bret "Hitman" Hart!!!WCW MONDAY NITRO 6/24/96 (00:52:22)We're in Charlotte, NC... RIC FLAIR country, so it's "bizarro world" all night long as the fans cheer the Horsemen, Boo the babyfaces, and chant "WE WANT FLAIR" for the entire 2 hours!Larry Zbyszko forshadows the future of WCW when he talks about NEW WORLDS to conquerThe Macho Man, Sting, & Lex Luger prepare for Bash at the BeachLocker Room mayhem with Sting & Luger, The Steiners, and Harlem HeatIn a true contrast of style, The Blue Bloods (Regal & Taylor) meet The Public Enemy!Kevin Sullivan destroys Kip Abee, but encourages him to EAT FRESH!The Taskmaster talks The HorsemenIs OUR WORLD About to Change... Or is GLACIER'S?Cruiserweight Champion Dean Malenko battles "Hardwork" Bobby Walker with an unusual finish!We discuss Bobby Walker's Descrimination Lawsuit vs. WCWDisco Inferno demands attention as his CD just went Gold, but Malenko isn't impressed.Eddy Guerrero faces The Barbarian in another odd-ball matchMean Gene welcomes Guerrero back from New JapanThe Rock & Roll Express battle the Horsemen!!! In 1996!!! It's a return match from Saturday Night when the R&Rs face Arn Anderson & Chris Benoit"Desperado" Joe Gomez F**ks around with the Horsemen and FINDS OUT!WCW WISELY conducts a Ric Flair Promo BACKSTAGE, away from the fansDDP defends his "Lord of the Ring" Title vs. Alex WrightDDP talks Taped Fist action vs. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan... Is it Hoooo??? More like NOOOO!!!Glacier Debuts... July 1996.... Or does he?Kevin Greene vows revenge on Steve McMichael and the rest of the HorsemenThe Macho Man meets VK Wallstreet. Kevin Greene gets physical with Mike RotundaTRIANGLE MATCH FOR THE WCW TAG TITLES: CHAMPIONS STING & LEX LUGER VS. THE STEINER BROTHERS VS. HARLEM HEATKEVIN NASH & SCOTT HALL ARRIVE.... with BASEBALL BATS!!! Chaos ensues as nearly a dozen Charlotte Police Officers with THEIR HANDS ON THEIR GUNS stand their ground against The Outsiders!In ...
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    1 hr and 40 mins