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NitroGen Podcast
by Mark Ashworth
A WCW retrospective podcast, focusing on Monday Nitro, with one avid WCW fan, and another avid WWF fan who has never watched Nitro.
Episodes
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Episode 52 - January 20th, 1997
Recorded in the early hours of January 24th, this bumper episode discusses the very new news of WWE and their TV deal with Netflix, The Rock being added to the TKO board, what it means for AEW, the sad passing of WCW alumni Ice Train and much more. Oh, and there's a WCW Nitro episode. Singles…
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Episode 51 - January 13th, 1997
Recorded Jan 4th, this episode takes a dive into the latest offering from WCW as we cover Nitro from January 13th 1997, and talk about our favourite entranceways, Kurt Angle, Jeff Jarrett, Paul Wight aka The Big Show, and more Commentary by: Tony Schiavone, Larry Zbyszko, Eric Bischoff, Ted...
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Episode 50 - January 6th, 1997
The boys are back, and in this episode talk all things WWE, AEW, Chris Benoit, Eric Bischoff visiting Epstein Island (yes you read that right!) and much much more Singles Match Bobby Eaton vs. Glacier Strap Match Konnan (w/Jimmy Hart) vs. Big Bubba Rogers Singles Match Arn Anderson vs. Jeff…
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Episode 49 - December 30th, 1996
Tag Team Match The Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge & Rocco Rock) vs. The Amazing French Canadians (Carl Ouellet & Jacques Rougeau) (w/Col. Robert Parker) J-Crown Title / WCW World Cruiserweight Title Match Ultimo Dragon (w/Sonny Onoo) (c) vs. Jushin Thunder Liger Strap Match Konnan (w/Jimmy Hart) vs....
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Episode 48 - December 23rd, 1996 (PRE-Starrcade)
This episode was incorrectly uploaded after the Starrcade episode. If listening through, listen to THIS podcast before the Starrcade 1996 ep! WCW United States Heavyweight Title Tournament Semi Final Match Eddie Guerrero vs. Chris Benoit Singles Match Tombstone vs. Lex Luger Singles Match Rey...
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BONUS - Starrcade 1996
WCW World Cruiserweight Title / J-Crown Title Match Dean Malenko (c) vs. Ultimo Dragon (w/Sonny Onoo) (c) WCW World Women's Title Tournament Final Match (vakant) Akira Hokuto (w/Kensuke Sasaki & Sonny Onoo) vs. Madusa Singles Match Jushin Thunder Liger vs. Rey Misterio Jr. No Disqualification…
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Episode 47 - December 16th, 1996
WCW World Television Title Match Lord Steven Regal (c) vs. Psychosis Singles Match Big Bubba Rogers vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr. Singles Match Chris Jericho vs. Masahiro Chono WCW World Cruiserweight Title Match Dean Malenko (c) vs. David Sammartino Singles Match Ice-Train (w/Teddy Long) vs. Jerry…
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Episode 46 - December 9th, 1996
Singles Match Mike Enos vs. M. Wallstreet Singles Match Hugh Morrus vs. The Renegade (w/ Joe Gomez) WCW World Cruiserweight Title Match Dean Malenko (c) vs. Jimmy Graffiti Tag Team Match The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags) vs. The Faces Of Fear (Meng & The Barbarian) (w/ Jimmy Hart)…
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Episode 45 - December 2nd, 1996
Singles Match Glacier vs. Hardbody Harrison Tag Team Match Joe Gomez & The Renegade vs. The Amazing French Canadians (Carl Ouellet & Jacques Rougeau) (w/Col. Robert Parker) Tag Team Match Robert Gibson & Scotty Riggs vs. The Faces Of Fear (Meng & The Barbarian) (w/Jimmy Hart) Singles Match Kevin...
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Episode 44 - November 25th, 1996
Coming from Salisbury, Maryland is this week's helping of WCW Wrestling action. WCW United States Heavyweight Title Tournament Quarter Final Match Arn Anderson vs. Lex Luger Singles Match Diamond Dallas Page vs. Disco Inferno WCW World Television Title Match Lord Steven Regal (c) vs. Tony Pena…
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Episode 43 - November 18th, 1996
We're baaaaaaaack!! Singles Match Juventud Guerrera vs. La Parka J-Crown Title / WCW World Cruiserweight Title Match Dean Malenko (c) vs. Ultimate Dragon (w/Sonny Onoo) (c) Tag Team Match The Amazing French Canadians (Carl Ouellet & Jacques Rougeau) (w/Col. Robert Parker) vs. American Males…
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Episode 42 - November 11th, 1996
The boys return with a solid outing for WCW featuring not very man of the top stars in action, but plenty of action. On show today include, American Males, Booker T, Carl Ouellet, Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, Ciclope, Col. Robert Parker, Harlem Heat, Hollywood Hogan, Jacques Rougeau, Jeff…
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A Tribute to Scott Hall - Watchalong
Today's episode emphasises the legacy and talent of Scott Hall, who passed away March 14th 2022. An embodiment of charisma and machismo very rarely seen in wrestling, he can be accredited as the man to first move the needle in the last great wrestling boom period, jumping unexpectedly to WCW from...
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Episode 41 - November 4th, 1996
From Grand Rapids, MI, comes the latest instalment in the WCW Nitro 1996 timeline, with Booker T, Brad Armstrong, Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, Dean Malenko, Diamond Dallas Page, Hector Guerrero, Ice-Train, Lex Luger, M. Wallstreet, Madusa, Marcus Alexander Bagwell, Reina Jubuki, Scotty Riggs,...
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Episode 40 - October 28th, 1996
This episode was recorded prior to the sad passings of both Scott Hall and Foo Fighters' drummer Taylor Hawkins. We look forward to remembering these two icons in particular on a future episode recording, given their respective influence on both our lives. Coming live 25+ years after its original...
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BONUS - Halloween Havoc 1996 Watchalong
We're finally at WCW Halloween Havoc 1996, and things are about to come to a head for many of WCW's battling stars, and Beth Blade McDonald is here to join in the fun again with us. WCW World Cruiserweight Title Match Rey Misterio Jr. (c) vs. Dean Malenko Singles Match Diamond Dallas Page vs.…
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Episode 39 - October 21th, 1996
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Episode 38 - October 14th, 1996
The boys make their return to the Podcast after a short hiatus to cover WCW Nitro's 57th episode from October 14th 1996, covering; Brad Armstrong vs. Dean Malenko M. Wallstreet vs. Jim Duggan Hugh Morrus vs. Jim Powers (w/Teddy Long) Greg Valentine vs. Lex Luger Eddie Guerrero vs. The Cheetah Kid...
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Episode 37 - October 7th, 1996
The boys battle the latest round of coughs, colds and sniffles to bring you the latest happenings in the world of wrestling in 1996. Appearing today will be; Arn Anderson, Booker T, Chris Benoit, Col. Robert Parker, Debra, Diamond Dallas Page, Glacier, Harlem Heat, High Voltage, Hugh Morrus, a...
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Episode 36 - September 30th, 1996
"BILL MURRAY!" It's episode 55 of Monday Nitro and the nWo are in a celebratory mood and Eric Bischoff is determined to crash the party! Elsewhere, allegiances on the Team WCW end of things are put into question. Is Elizabeth, of all people, joining the nWo?! The match card: The Public Enemy vs…
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Episode 35 - September 23rd, 1996
A depleted and watered-down WCW roster is no match for a full-strength nWo as they take over in one of WCW's worst Nitro episodes thus far. So why did the boys have such a blast with this one? Tune in to find out! In action in this one, you'll see Big Bubba, Bo LeDuc, Booker T, Brad Armstrong,...
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Episode 34 - September 16th, 1996
WCW World Cruiserweight Title Match Rey Misterio Jr. (c) vs Juventud Guerrera Diamond Dallas Page vs Ice-Train (w/Teddy Long) Konnan (w/Jimmy Hart) vs Super Calo Brad Armstrong vs Hugh Morrus Scott Norton vs Randy Savage Glacier vs Big Bubba Rogers (w/Jimmy Hart) The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson &...
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BONUS - WCW Fall Brawl 1996 - War Games
We're finally here. One of the most defining PPV's in WCW, and wrestling, history, as the whole of WCW turns on Sting for seemingly joining the nWo, but all isn't as it seems. We're joined by Beth Blade McDonald once again for a traipse back to the good ol' days of pro-wrestling at the beginning…
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Episode 33 - September 9th, 1996
Non Title Match Bryan Danielson vs. Kenny Omega (w/Don Callis) - Time Limit Draw (30:00) :::: Matchguide Rating: 5.44 based on 208 votes. :::: Singles Match MJF (w/Wardlow) defeats Brian Pillman Jr. (w/Julia Hart) (9:24) :::: Matchguide Rating: 6.24 based on 233 votes. :: WON: ***1/2 :::: Singles...
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Episode 32 - September 2nd, 1996
A hugely historic episode of WCW Nitro, where the fourth ACTIVE member of the nWo is revealed, and a whole lot of fun goes along with it. Also in this episode, Diamond Dallas Page takes on Alex Wright, Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray) (c) put the titles up against the one and only appearance…
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Episode 31 - August 26th, 1996
The boys head back into the WCW timeline in 1996 with the 50th episode of WCW Nitro, something nobody in the show even bothers to mention. Alongside this episode of Nitro, we discuss the latest goings on in AEW, including that certain debut of CM Punk, Becky Lynch's return and subsequent title...
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Bonus - WWE Survivor Series 2002 Watchalong
Hectic schedules have once again waylaid the boys in the WCW timeline, but fear not! This offering from WWE has quite a number of WCW athletes involved. On the card is a Table Elimination Six Man Tag Team Match involving Bubba Ray Dudley, Jeff Hardy & Spike Dudley, Rico & Three-Minute Warning...
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Episode 30 - August 19th, 1996
Topics discussed alongside this episode of WCW Nitro include the Chris Jericho / Nick Gage Deathmatch in AEW, Britt Baker DMD, Nyla Rose, Nattie Neidhart, the rabid side of the WWE / AEW fanbase on Twitter, Orange Cassidy and Sting, as well as the very sad passings of Joey Jordison and Dusty…
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BONUS - WCW Clash of the Champions XXXIII
WCW World Cruiserweight Title Match Rey Misterio Jr. (c) vs. Dean Malenko Singles Match VK Wallstreet vs. Jim Duggan Singles Match Konnan vs. Ultimate Dragon (w/Sonny Onoo) Singles Match Bull Nakano (w/Sonny Onoo) vs. Madusa Lord Of The Ring Match Diamond Dallas Page vs. Eddie Guerrero Singles...
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Episode 29 - August 12th, 1996
The boys are back in what feels like months since recording a podcast in the usual way, and we cover the fall-out from WCW Hog Wild, including Hollywood Hulk Hogan and his newly acquired (and graffitied World Heavyweight Championship Belt), Sting and Lex Luger issuing the challenge to Scott Hall...
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BONUS - WCW Hog Wild 1996 Watchalong
The boys are back in the WCW timeline with the Eric Bischoff Vanity Project known as Hog Wild 1996, and a whole bunch of topics talked about here, quite notably the controversially racist people in attendance in the event, alongside matches including Ric Flair vs. Eddy Guerrero, Rey Mysterio Jr....
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BONUS - WWE Bad Blood 2003
A WWE watchalong
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Episode 28 - August 5th 1996
WCW World Tag Team Title's are on the line as Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray) (w/Col. Robert Parker & Sister Sherri) (c) take on The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Ricky Morton aka Rod Stewart, & Robert Gibson), Malia Hosaka (w/Sonny Onoo) faces Madusa, Alex Wright and Chris Benoit (w/Miss Elizabeth…
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Episode 27 - July 29th 1996
Who knows what the card is for this, because it all got changed mid-episode. Let's just say, Jim Duggan, Mike Enos, Lex Luger, Randy Savage, Sting, The Four Horsemen (Chris Benoit, Ric Flair & Steve McMichael) (Debra McMichael, Miss Elizabeth & Woman), The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott...
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Episode 26 - July 22nd 1996
Brian has managed to pull himself away from binging Breaking Bad for the first time to record this latest episode of the NitroGen Podcast, covering WCW's flagship show from 22ndJuly 1996, where we will see Squire David Taylor (w/Jeeves) take on Scott Norton, Konnan facing VK Wallstreet, Alex...
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Episode 25 - July 15th 1996
The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner) take on Fire And Ice (Ice-Train & Scott Norton), Dean Malenko burns the house down with Billy Kidman, Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray) (w/Sister Sherri) (c) put the WCW World Tag team Titles on the line against Rough 'n' Ready (Dick Slater &...
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Episode 24 - July 8th 1996, brought to you by Promotion Wars
One day removed from the incredible events of Bash at the Beach 1996, we discuss the fall-out WCW Nitro from Disney's MGM Studios in Orlando, Florida, and see two incredible Cruiserweight match-ups between Dean Malenko and Rey Mysterio, while Eddie Guerrero takes on Psychosis. Ric Flair also…
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BONUS - WCW Bash at the Beach 1996 Watchalong
Brian and Mark are joined by a very special guest for this episode, Mark's partner Beth to offer fresh eyes and an open mind to the night the entire wrestling world changed forever. Singles Match Psychosis vs. Rey Misterio Jr. Carson City Silver Dollar Match John Tenta vs. Big Bubba (w/Jimmy…
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Episode 23 - July 1st 1996, brought to you by Promotion Wars
WCW Nitro #42 hits Maryland, and the boys are back to cover this go-home edition before Bash at the Beach hits Daytona, Florida this Sunday. WCW World Tag Team Title's are on the line with the champions Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray) giving The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner)…
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Episode 22 - June 24th 1996, brought to you by Promotion Wars
The boys are back with another episode in the WCW timeline, quickly heading toward Bash at the Beach 1996. The Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge & Rocco Rock) vs. The Blue Bloods (Lord Steven Regal & Squire David Taylor) (w/ Earl Robert Eaton & Jeeves) Kip Abee vs. Kevin Sullivan (w/ Jimmy Hart) WCW...
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Episode 21 - June 17th 1996, brought to you by Promotion Wars
Continuing on in the WCW timeline, Mark and Brian talk all the fallout from The Great American Bash 1996, the continuing disruption caused by The Outsiders (Scott Hall and Kevin Nash), beer, ale, WWE Royal Rumble 2021, Edge, Christian, and the following card for this edition of WCW Monday Nitro;...
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BONUS - WCW Great American Bash 1996 Watchalong
The boys are back, this time watching WCW Great American Bash 1996. The first PPV appearance of The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall). The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) face Fire and Ice (Scott Norton and Ice Train), Konnan (c) puts the US Title on the line against El…
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Episode 20 - June 10th 1996
They're back with another episode for your listening pleasure, which includes Scott Steiner taking on Booker T, DDP, Diamond Dallas Page, facing Jim Powers, Sting and Meng, Jim Duggan with Squire David Taylor (w/ Jeeves), The Giant (w/ Jimmy Hart) putting the title up against Scott Norton, Lord...
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Episode 19 - June 3rd 1996
The boys are back, covering all the fallout from last episode's appearance of Scott Hall (who is currently known as The Outsider, formerly Razor Ramon from the WWF) and we run down the latest happenings in WCW as we hurtle towards The Great American Bash 1996. John Tenta will face Big Bubba, The...
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Episode 18 - May 27th 1996
The debut of a new format for WCW, Nitro went to TWO HOURS, which featured Arn Anderson & Ric Flair (w/ Miss Elizabeth & Woman) facing The American Males (Marcus Alexander Bagwell & Scotty Riggs), Steve Doll vs. The Mauler (w/ Col. Robert Parker), Diamond Dallas Page against Sgt. Craig Pittman…
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Episode 17 - May 6th, 13th & 20th 1996
Lets's just say it like it is. This is a podcast episode where we gush over Ric Flair vs. Eddie Guerrero who put on a wrestling masterclass on WCW Nitro that you're unlikely to see topped in WWE, ECW, TNA, ROH or almost any promotion on the planet. In the Tokyo Dome, it would be a ****** match.…
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BONUS - TNA Lockdown 2008 Watchalong
The boys venture forth into uncharted territory for them this week, with a look at TNA Lockdown 2008 to celebrate Lockdown v3 here in the North West of England. On the card; TNA X-Division Title Xscape Steel Cage Match Jay Lethal (c) vs. Shark Boy vs. Curry Man vs. Sonjay Dutt vs. Johnny Devine…
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Episode 16 - April 22nd & 29th 1996
Lex Luger & Sting put the WCW Tag Titles up against Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray), the ring survives The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner) taking on Fire And Ice (Ice-Train & Scott Norton), Lord Steven Regal (William Regal) and The Belfast Bruiser (Fit Finlay) partake in a...
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BONUS - Halloween Havoc 1993 Watchalong
Mark and Brian get in the DeLorean and travel back to October 24th, 1993 to watch WCW Halloween Havoc, against their better judgement, after hearing glowing reviews from many sources. Join us as we watch and discuss the good, the bad, and the downright ugly from this well-revered event…
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Episode 15 - April 1st & 15th 1996
Lex Luger gets a title shot against Ric Flair, Harlem Heat get bought off and aren't seen again during the entire podcast, and Amazon messes us around with the hosting. Plus, Sting, Hulk Hogan, the Booty Man, the Macho Man Randy Savage, Kimberly Page, Miss Elizabeth, Nancy Benoit, an in-depth…
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A WCW retrospective podcast, focusing on Monday Nitro, with one avid WCW fan, and another avid WWF fan who has never watched Nitro.
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