• ON THIS DAY IN WCW HISTORY (January 4, 1999) – WCW MONDAY NITRO *FINGERPOKE OF DOOM*
On this day in 1999, Ted Turner’s World Championship Wrestling aired another LIVE episode of their weekly TV show ‘WCW MONDAY NITRO’.
It was broadcasted from the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia and featured matches, interviews & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WCW Souled Out 1999’ PPV.
When Tony Schiavone reported on NITRO that on ‘the other channel’ Mankind would win the WWF title, around 375,000 homes (which equals ~ 600,000 viewers) switched the channel to RAW.
Those fans who switched the channel to watch the WWF instead, missed the infamous Finger Poke of Doom title change in the main event of the show.
The card can be found here:
Hugh Morrus vs. Glacier
Booker T vs. Emory Hale
Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. Norman Smiley
Chris Benoit vs. Horace
Chris Jericho vs. Saturn
Texas Tornado Tag Team Match: Juventud Guerrera & Psicosis vs. Kidman & Rey Mysterio Jr.
Konnan vs. Scott Steiner
Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Wrath
Diamond Dallas Page vs. Brian Adams
WCW World Heavyweight Title: Kevin Nash vs. Hollywood Hogan
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• ON THIS DAY IN WCW HISTORY (January 4, 1997) – WCW Saturday Night
On this day in 1997, Ted Turner’s World Championship Wrestling aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WCW Saturday Night’.
This episode was pre-taped at the Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama and featured matches & storyline segments on the road to the ‘nWo Souled Out 1997’ PPV.
The card of the show can be found here:
Chris Jericho vs. Jim Richland
Arn Anderson vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr.
Eddie Guerrero vs. Dean Malenko
Masahiro Chono vs. Mark Starr
Big Bubba vs. JL
Public Enemy vs. Armstrong Brothers
Lex Luger vs. Mike Enos
Lord Steven Regal vs. Ice Train
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• ON THIS DAY IN WCW HISTORY (January 4, 1997) – WCW Main Event
On this day in 1997, Ted Turner’s World Championship Wrestling aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WCW Main Event’.
This episode included pre-taped matches, segments & highlight videos on the road to the ‘nWo Souled Out 1997’ PPV.
The card of the show can be found here:
WCW Monday Nitro recap
nWo Souled Out promo
Starrcade highlights – Eddie Guerrero vs. Diamond Dallas Page (WCW U.S. Title tournament finals)
Courtesy WCW Monday Nitro – Glacier vs. Disco Inferno *joined in progress*
1-800 Collect on the Road Report with Chris Cruise
Starrcade highlights – Chris Benoit vs. Jeff Jarrett
Courtesy WCW Pro – Chris Benoit vs. Renegade
Courtesy WCW Monday Nitro – the Giant leaves the nWo
Clash of the Champions promo
Courtesy WCW Monday Nitro – Octagoncito & Mascarita Sagrada vs. Jerrito Estrada & Piratita Morgan *joined in progress*
Main Event Exclusive – Akira Hokuto vs. Madusa (WCW Women’s Title) *joined in progress*
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• ON THIS DAY IN WCW HISTORY (January 4, 1992) – WCW Power Hour
On this day in 1992, Ted Turner’s World Championship Wrestling aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WCW Power Hour’.
This episode featured pre-taped matches, interviews & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WCW SuperBrawl II’ PPV.
The card can be found below:
Ricky Steamboat & Dustin Rhodes vs. Buddy Lee Parker & Greg Sawyer
Big Van Vader vs. Larry Corey
Rick Steiner vs. Sonny Trout
Sting vs. Mr. Hughes
U.S. Champ Rick Rude vs. Larry Santo
WCW Top 10
Dangerous Alliance members attack Sting
P.N. News & Tom Zenk vs. Arn Anderson & Bobby Eaton
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• ON THIS DAY IN WCW HISTORY (January 4, 1992) – WCW World Championship Wrestling
On this day in 1992, Ted Turner’s World Championship Wrestling aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WCW World Championship Wrestling’.
It was taped at the Center Stage Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia and featured pre-taped matches, interviews & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WCW SuperBrawl II’ PPV.
The card of the show can be found here:
Clip: Dangerous Alliance attacks Marcus Bagewll & Sting
Int: Paul E. Dangerously & Rick Rude
Rick Rude vs. Greg Sawyer
WCW Magazine: Jushin Thunder Liger vs. Brian Pillman (Omni Title Change)
Larry Zbyszko vs. Larry Santo
Int: Terry Taylor & Alexandra York
Terry Taylor vs. Terry Bronson
Int: Terry Taylor & Alexandra York
Van Hammer vs. Paul Lee
Mr. Hughes vs. Dave Diamond & Jack Savage
Int: Sting
Arn Anderson vs. Dustin Rhodes
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• ON THIS DAY IN WCW HISTORY (January 4, 1992) – WCW Worldwide
On this day in 1992, Ted Turner’s World Championship Wrestling aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WCW Worldwide’.
This episode was pre-taped at the Georgia Mountains Center in Gainesville, Georgia and featured matches, interviews & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WCW SuperBrawl II’ PPV.
The card of the show can be found here:
Johnny B. Badd vs. Chris Sullivan
Marcus Alexander Bagwell vs. John Peterson (WCW Pro, 29/12/91)
Rick & Scott Steiner vs. Zan Panzer & Chuck Coates
Cactus Jack & Mr. Hughes vs. Todd Champion & Firebreaker Chip
Steve Austin vs. Ron Simmons
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