ARN #284: Piper Crashes the Party (October 1996)

On this episode, Arn and Paul look back at a chaotic and pivotal month in WCW history. From major roster changes to Halloween Havoc in Las Vegas, there was no shortage of drama both in the ring and behind the scenes. Topics discussed include: • Roddy Piper’s surprise WCW debut and confrontation with Hulk Hogan • Jeff Jarrett arriving in WCW and aligning with the Four Horsemen • JJ Dillon joining WCW in a backstage leadership role • Ric Flair’s injury and the impact it had on the Horsemen • Arn’s rivalry with Lex Luger heading into Halloween Havoc • Behind-the-scenes tension involving the nWo • Working with teams like the Nasty Boys during this era • Stories from one of the hottest periods of the Monday Night Wars Arn also shares personal insight on the WCW locker room during this time and what it was really like navigating the rapidly changing landscape of wrestling in 1996. Plus: • Congratulations to Demolition (Bill Eadie & Barry Darsow) on entering the WWE Hall of Fame • Updates on the Four Horsemen Network and upcoming shows If you enjoy hearing wrestling history from someone who lived it, make sure to subscribe to the Four Horsemen Network and join us for more episodes breaking down the greatest eras in professional wrestling. Merch: www.fourhorsemenshop.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.