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ur Horsemen Network: ARN & Straight Talk With The Boss ARN #259: The Nitro Era Begins (September 1995)
Episode 259

ur Horsemen Network: ARN & Straight Talk With The Boss ARN #259: The Nitro Era Begins (September 1995)

WCW shook up wrestling when Ted Turner gave Eric Bischoff the green light to go head-to-head with WWF. Monday Nitro debuted on Sept 4, 1995, unopposed, launching the Monday Night Wars.

Four Horsemen Network: ARN & Straight Talk With The Boss

February 14, 20251h 4mExplicit

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Show Notes

WCW shook up wrestling when Ted Turner gave Eric Bischoff the green light to go head-to-head with WWF. Monday Nitro debuted on Sept 4, 1995, unopposed, launching the Monday Night Wars.

📍 Key Moments:
✔ WCW Goes Live – No more studio tapings.
✔ Mall of America Debut – Unique venue, bold start.
✔ Brian Pillman vs. Jushin Liger – A fast-paced opener.
✔ Lex Luger Shocks the World – Jumps from WWF overnight!
✔ Hogan vs. Big Bubba & Luger’s Challenge – Huge Week 2 cliffhanger.

🎙️ Arn’s Take:

Was Bischoff the right guy for Nitro?
How did live TV change WCW?
Nitro vs. WCW Saturday Night – Which was better?
Did Nitro’s shocks & surprises give it an edge over WWF?
🔥 Building to Fall Brawl 1995:
• Hogan’s Team vs. Dungeon of Doom – Did fans buy it?
• Luger’s Loyalty – With Hogan or against him?
• First Nitro Title Change – American Males beat Harlem Heat!

💥 The Four Horsemen Reunite
Arn vs. Flair at Fall Brawl 1995 led to a shocking alliance with Brian Pillman, reforming the Four Horsemen.

👀 Watch Now & Relive the Nitro Era!
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