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Eric Bischoff Sounds Off On AEW, Responds To Tony Khan’s Criticism

David Esposito - November 5, 2022

Eric Bischoff has clarified his position about AEW lacking storylines, and he responded to Tony Khan's criticisms of WCW matches not having stories behind...

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Professional Wrestling Set To Return To The Mall Of America

Ryan Clark - June 19, 2022

Professional wrestling will be returning to the Mall of America later this year. F1RST Wrestling took to Twitter on Sunday to announce that its "Saturday...

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Eric Bischoff Comments On Turning Hulk Hogan Heel On Pay-Per-View Instead Of Nitro

Ryan Clark - June 29, 2021

During the latest edition of his "83 Weeks" podcast, Eric Bischoff revealed why he turned Hulk Hogan heel on pay-per-view instead of WCW Nitro,...

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Arn Anderson Comments On The Backstage Atmosphere At The Final Episode Of WCW Nitro

Ryan Clark - March 24, 2021

During the latest edition of his "ARN" podcast, Arn Anderson commented on the backstage atmosphere at the last WCW Nitro, what Shane McMahon said...

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Bruce Prichard Comments On The Talent’s Reaction To Shane McMahon Appearing On Nitro

Ryan Clark - January 28, 2021

During the latest edition of "Something to Wrestle", Bruce Prichard commented on Shane McMahon owning WCW, the talent's reaction to him being at WCW...

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Eric Bischoff Comments On The Ultimate Warrior’s Infamous WCW Nitro Debut Promo

Ryan Clark - August 18, 2020

During the latest edition of his "83 Weeks" podcast, Eric Bischoff commented on The Ultimate Warrior’s infamous 20+ minute promo during his WCW Nitro...

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Lex Luger Comments On His Surprise Return To WCW On The First Nitro & Who Knew About It Beforehand

Ryan Clark - April 10, 2017

Former WCW and WWE Superstar Lex Luger spoke with Hannibal TV during WrestleMania Weekend and discussed his surprise return to WCW in 1995. You...

Editorial

“Titles in the Trash”: How Madusa/Alundra Blayze’s 2015 HOF speech lit the fuse for the current WWE Women’s Division without anyone acknowledging it

NicholasGrooms - December 25, 2016

“This is a good lookin’ women’s WRESTLING belt” proclaimed Madusa, (with heavy emphasis on the “wrestling”part) as she proudly held the former WWF Women’s...

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WWE Adds The Very First “WCW Nitro” To The WWE Network + Dean Ambrose On “Unfiltered”

Ryan Clark - June 30, 2016

WWE has added the very first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro" to the WWE Network. "WCW Monday Nitro" episodes from 1999 through 2001 have...

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Lex Luger Discusses His Friendship With Sting & Their Relationship Today, WCW Nitro & More

Ryan Clark - June 22, 2016

During a recent interview with The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling podcast, Lex Luger discussed appearing on the very first WCW Nitro, his...

Editorial

Batista Posts The Poster For His New Film “Heist”, A Preview For The Top 10 WCW Nitro Moments, More

Ryan Clark - September 19, 2015

-- A countdown of the top ten WCW Nitro moments will air on the WWE Network this Tuesday at 5 PM ET. It will...

Editorial

Check Out A New Clip From WWE’s Upcoming Monday Night War, Vol. 2 DVD Set – Video

Ryan Clark - September 6, 2015

Here is a new preview clip from the Monday Night War, Vol. 2 DVD set courtesy of Wrestling DVD Network, featuring Eric Bischoff:

Editorial

Eric Bischoff Discusses WCW Nitro’s 20th Anniversary & More – Read His Tweets

Ryan Clark - September 5, 2015

Eric Bischoff took to Twitter, commenting on various fans’ posts about Friday being the twentieth anniversary of RAW:It may be bittersweet but happy anniversary...

Editorial

Check Out The Complete Content Listing For WWE’s Monday Night War, Vol. 2 DVD

Ryan Clark - August 31, 2015

Here is the complete listing for the Monday Night War, Vol. 2 DVD set that releases on September 8th: DISC 1 Monday Night Jericho•...

Editorial

WWE Officials Aware Of The Network Buffering Issues?, SI Ranks SummerSlam Main Events, Bischoff/Nitro

Ryan Clark - August 21, 2015

-- Sports Illustrated has posted an article ranking the SummerSlam main events. John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan at SummerSlam 2013 came in at #1.--...

Editorial

Hornswoggle Returns To WWE, WWE Adds New Monday Nitro Episodes To The WWE Network, GQ/WWE

Ryan Clark - August 19, 2015

-- GQ Magazine has a story on how WWE talents stay in shape with their touring schedule. It features comments from Roman Reigns, Cesaro,...

Editorial

WWE Studios Executive Sells Stock, WCW Nitro Being Added To The WWE Network & More News

Ryan Clark - August 9, 2015

-- WWE Studios head Michael Luisi sold 2,539 shares of WWE stock at $23.10 a share for around $58,650.-- Wrestling DVD Network reports that...

Editorial

The Complete Content Listing For The Best Of WCW Monday Nitro Vol. 3 DVD & Blu-Ray

Ryan Clark - July 13, 2015

Wrestling DVD Network has revealed the complete content listing for “The Very Best of WCW Monday Nitro Vol. 3″ DVD and Blu-ray, which will...

Editorial

More New Matches For WWE’s ‘Best Of WCW Nitro’ DVD Revealed – A Complete Updated List Inside

Ryan Clark - July 6, 2015

WrestlingDVDNews.com has revealed more matches for WWE’s “Best of WCW Nitro Vol 3″ DVD, which will be released on August 11.— If Luger Loses,...

Editorial

WWE Provides First Look At WWE’s ‘Monday Night War Vol. 1 Featuring Triple H & Sting, WCW Nitro DVD

Ryan Clark - July 1, 2015

-- WrestlingDVDNews.com has revealed the following World Heavyweight Title matches that will appear on “The Very Best of WCW Nitro Vol. 3″ DVD and...

Editorial

The Complete Content Listing For WWE;s Monday Night War Vol 1 DVD Revealed

Ryan Clark - June 5, 2015

Wrestling DVD News has the full content listing for the DVD/Blu-Ray set of Monday Night War Vol 1: Shots Fired. The set will include...

Editorial

DDP Confirmed To Host The WCW Nitro DVD, Jim Ross Has A “One Man Show” Tonight & More News

Ryan Clark - May 16, 2015

-- WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross will be performing his one man show later tonight in Baltimore, Maryland at Ram’s Head Live. Doors...

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Official – Chris Jericho Added To Monday Night Wars Debate With Bischoff & Prichard

Staff - January 1, 2015

Chris Jericho has been officially added to the upcoming WWE vs. WCW "Monday Night Wars" debate between Eric Bischoff and Bruce Prichard, which is...

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WWE Releases A Video Looking At Their Top Five Must-See WCW Monday Nitro Episodes

Staff - October 1, 2014

Here is the latest edition of WWE’s Five Things, looking at “Five Must See Episodes of WCW Monday Nitro”…

Editorial

Top 5 Monday Night War Double-Crosses

Staff - September 29, 2014

Everyone knows what a double-cross is. In the world of professional wrestling, especially during the infamous "Monday Night Wars" between WWE and WCW, there...

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Today In Pro Wrestling History (9/13) Fall Brawl ‘98, Title Changes, Breaking Point ‘09 & More

Staff - September 13, 2014

1998: WCW Fall Brawl: War Games was held at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 11,528 fans were in attendance...

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Today In Pro Wrestling History (9/6) Gail Kim Signs With TNA, New X-Division Champion & ROH Beating The Odds ’03

Staff - September 6, 2014

One-time WWE Divas Champion Jillian Hall turns 34 today. 2-time TNA X-Division Champion Low Ki turns 35 today. Former WWF & WCW star The Barbarian turns...

Editorial

Okay, Now This All Makes Sense

Staff - September 4, 2014

When Vince McMahon pulled the trigger on having Brock Lesnar end Undertaker's legendary undefeated streak at WrestleMania XXX earlier this year, many fans were...

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Fan Who Was Ejected From RAW Due To His WCW Sign Claims He Was Threatened With Arrest

Staff - September 2, 2014

UPDATE: As previously reported, a fan was kicked out of Raw for holding a "I Could Be Home Watching Nitro for $9.99" sign at...

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A Fan With A WCW Nitro Sign Reportedly Ejected From Last Night’s RAW, Cena/Kane Street Fight

Staff - September 2, 2014

-- At last night's RAW, a fan holding a sign that read, "I Could Be Home Watching Nitro...for $9.99" was ejected. Another fan in...

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Today In Pro Wrestling History (8/28) Summerslam ’89, New Tag Team Champions & Much More

Staff - August 28, 2014

WCW Hall of Famer ‘The Assassin’ Jody Hamilton turns 75 today.One-time ROH Tag Team Champion Ricky Reyes turns 36 today. WWE Tough Enough 2 Winner...

Editorial

What If the Monday Night War Was Going On Today?

Staff - August 26, 2014

Hey fans. Dan K here, previously DK Wrestling Savior. I was sitting in front of my TV, watching a commercial during RAW. It was a...

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News On Why WWE Is Pushing WCW So Hard On Their Network, RVD’s WWE Departure, More

Staff - August 26, 2014

-- As noted late last night here on the website, Rob Van Dam's match against Seth Rollins at tonight's WWE Main Event is the...

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A Rumored New WWE Night Of Champions Match, WCW Nitro On The WWE Network, & More

Staff - August 26, 2014

-- Cesaro became the new number one contender to the WWE United States Championship by winning a number one contender's match against Rob Van...

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Today In Pro Wrestling History (8/19) Summerslam 01′ & 2012, Bye Bye Hardcore Title

Staff - August 19, 2014

Former WWE developmental talent Percy Watson turns 33 today.WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia turns 48 today.1996: WCW Monday Nitro defeated WWF Monday Night Raw:...