37. WCW Prime 08-19-1996

Buckle up because it’s time for da Prime! WCW Prime that is, from August 19, 1996. - Dusty Rhodes explains it all: Clubberin’, the nWo, Craig Pittman’s push, not taking bumps, and anything else on his mind - The origins of the Prime Network in the Los Angeles area and how it evolved over time - Why WCW Prime was such a unique show - Scott Norton and a theory of why he was always stuck on the nWo B-team - Marking time in 1996 by observing the color and length of Sting’s hair - Recalling the Dean Malenko drinking game - Konnan’s “Mexican Heavyweight Title” - Kurasawa: The Lex Luger of Japan? Also: - Why Peter has not eaten at McDonald’s since 1996, which turns into a rant about the Frosty at Wendy’s and coffee in hotel rooms - The delightful chemistry between Dusty and Chris Cruise - Tom Emanski and the endorsement of Fred McGriff - A poor choice of words about the 1996 Atlanta Olympics - YouTube Comment Theater!