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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 1H

ARN #290: Starrcade Shock (December 1996)

from Four Horsemen Network: ARN & Straight Talk With The Boss · host Bleav+ Arn Anderson + Magnum TA + Greg Gagne

The discussion covers Marcus Bagwell's transformation into Buff Bagwell and his shocking nWo turn, the growing influence and expanding roster of the New World Order, Arn's transition into a babyface role during Horsemen Country in Charlotte, and the electric atmosphere surrounding Roddy Piper's arrival in WCW. Arn also shares memories of Craig Pittman, Chavo Guerrero Jr., Kevin Greene, and discusses what it was like battling through injury while remaining a key part of WCW television. Plus, the guys break down the confusing Horsemen storyline heading into Starrcade, Piper's huge victory over Hulk Hogan, and whether WCW should have pulled the trigger on a title change. If you love classic WCW, the Monday Night Wars, The Four Horsemen, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of wrestling's hottest eras, this is an episode you do not want to miss. Topics include: • Buff Bagwell joins the nWo • Horsemen Country in Charlotte • Arn Anderson as a babyface • Roddy Piper vs Hulk Hogan • Starrcade 1996 • The expanding nWo roster • Kevin Greene in WCW • Chavo Guerrero Jr. • Craig Pittman memories • Monday Night War tactics • WCW backstage stories • Four Horsemen history Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of ARN! #Arn #ArnAnderson #WCW #Starrcade1996 #nWo #BuffBagwell #RoddyPiper #HulkHogan #FourHorsemen #MondayNightWars #WrestlingPodcast #ProWrestling #WCWNitro #EricBischoff #RicFlair 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.

December 1996 was one of the most fascinating periods in WCW history, and on this episode of ARN, Arn and Paul take a deep dive into the weeks leading up to Starrcade 1996.

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