Monday Warfare: RAW VS. NITRO Podcast

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  • It was the WWF vs. WCW. Raw vs. Nitro. The Monday Night War. The Ratings War. The nWo. The Attitude Era. While everyone discusses who won the war, it's truly the battles within the war that made this weekly episodic rivalry so exciting. We discuss it all here on Monday Warfare: The Battles Within!
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  • Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 30 (8/5/96) Raw Battle Royal, Go-Home to Hog Wild

    Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 30 (8/5/96) Raw Battle Royal, Go-Home to Hog Wild
    Jun 16 2023
    The Monday Night War continues for August 5th, 1996 as WCW presents it's Go-Home show to the upcoming Hog Wild PPV. While over on Raw, it's the #1 Contender Battle Royal for the WWF Title featuring Sycho Sid, The Undertaker, Mankind, Ahmed Johnson, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, & more! Then more Monday fun as Jerry Lawler introduces Aldo Montoya to Jim Beam, Kevin Kelly has a sit-down with Shawn Michaels, Harlem Heat vs. Rock & Roll Express, Sting & Luger vs. The Nasty Boys, Macho Man = Field Goal Expert, and more. Plus, WHO is the 4th Man? Where is Eric Bischoff? WHAT is in the Limo? Because.... WCWAvailable everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadePlease Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!WWF NEWS Ahmed Johnson Kidney SurgeryThe Intercontinental Title VacatedSummerSlam Match CanceledSkip Suffers Broken VertebraeShotgun on PPV?HBK/Cornette Drama"Superstars" Moving to Cable TVDuke Droese GoneBret Hart Signs New ContractBruise Brothers get crew cuts WWF MONDAY NIGHT RAW 8/5/96 (00:13:27)Mark Henry signs with the WWFRematch: Jerry Lawler looks for revenge on Aldo MontoyaThe King shows off Jake Roberts' "tag team partner", Jim BeamThe Bodydonnas vs. New (and Improved!) Rockers sees some fun action before all hell breaks loose!Gorilla Monsoon reinstates Clarence Mason's clientFaarooq cuts a fun promoKevin Kelly sits down with WWF Champion Shawn Michaels#1 CONTENDER BATTLE ROYAL - Winner to meet the WWF Champ on Raw the night following SummerSlam. Participants include - Sycho Sid, The Undertaker, Mankind, British Bulldog, Ahmed Johnson, Owen Hart, Goldust, Marc Mero, Savio Vega, Justin Bradshaw, & "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.Another showdown between Faarooq & Ahmed Johnson to close the show!WCW NEWS (00:38:54)DDP lobbies for an angle with Ric FlairSteve Regal promised the TV TitleTed Dibiase, Jeff Jarrett, 1-2-3 Kid all headed in soonLanny Poffo signs with WCW to sit at homeWCW MONDAY NITRO 8/5/96 (00:42:11)It's the Go-Home show to the HOG WILD PPVThe WCW Wrestlers create their own security in the form of MENG, The Barbarian, Scott Norton, and Big BubbaTag Champs Harlem Heat vs. Rock & Roll ExpressEmpty seats at ringside makes you wonder... Who is the 4th member of the NWO?Lex Luger & Sting question the Nasty Boys loyaltyGlacier still hanging in thereMadusa vs. Malia Hosaka (w/Sonny Onoo)Chris Benoit takes on Alex WrightDean Malenko meets a palm treeThe Macho Man battles Lord Steven RegalWho, or should I say WHAT is in the limo? (The NWO sends WCW a "gift")Where are Eric Bischoff & Bobby Heenan?Ric Flair sends Hulk Hogan a message by taking out his good friend The Booty Man, dude.The following announcement has been paid for by the nWo.WCW Champ The Giant vs. Sgt. Craig PittmanThe Giant has last minute words for challenger Hulk Hogan at Hog WildSting & Lex Luger battle the Nasty Boys in the TV main eventPlus, THE LIMO RETURNS! Oh, the suspense! Find out what happens THIS TIMEWho was in the limo? Who is the 4th member? Where is Eric Bischoff? It's WCW.... so we get NONE of these questions answered... BUT bonus content on the Peacock does show us a little added footage to close the show!All of that, and I'll share the "REAL WINNER" here this week. Who had the better show? I'll share my thoughts.AND OF COURSE, we take a look at the August 5, 1996 TV Ratings as the WWF beats Nitro in some head-to-head segments, but is it enough to take over the Monday Night War?
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 29 (7/29/96) Stone Cold vs. Taker II, NWO ATTACKS WCW

    Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 29 (7/29/96) Stone Cold vs. Taker II, NWO ATTACKS WCW
    May 26 2023
    I look into JULY 29, 1996 in the Monday Night War with the Rematch of Stone Cold vs. The Undertaker, The NWO attacks WCW as Rey Misterio gets darted into a trailer & Macho Man clings to the top of a limo. I'll go back and share IN DETAIL all of my memories and emotions from "1996 me" from when this angle first went down. Plus, Mankind attacks HBK, the very first NWO vignette, Ahmed's Kidney Injury, Ron Simmons is Faarooq Asad, Horsemen vs. Sting/Lex/Macho Man, Vader vs. Marc Mero, Sid vs. Bradshaw, Lothario socks Cornette, Sunny on AOL, Goldust a MOMMY?, Ratings, and so much more! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadePlease Subscribe to our Patreon to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed SHOW NOTES (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!WWF NEWS Ron Simmons Arrives as Faarooq AsadAhmed Johnson Kidney InjuryJake Roberts ReturningShawn Michaels vs. Jim Cornette real life feudClarence Mason & CrushThe Bruise Brothers to return as The Grimm TwinsRumors of Too Cold ScorpioNewcomer Mark HenryWWF Officially Severs Ties with The Ultimate Warrior WWF MONDAY NIGHT RAW 729/96 (00:14:08)New record gate for RawSYCHO SID BATTLES BRADSHAW! Powerbombs-o-plentyFAAROOQ & SUNNY talk their aspirations for Ahmed's IC TitleVADER VS. "WILDMAN" MARC MERO in a solid TV matchThe GORILLA MONSOON/CLARENCE MASON conference continuesJOSE LOTHARIO SUPER SOCKS JIM CORNETTEBRITISH BULLDOG takes on HENRY GODWINN OWEN HART talks brother Bret and his arm castALDO MONTOYA pins JERRY LAWLERMANKIND ATTACKS SHAWN MICHAELSSUNNY CELEBRATES THE MOST DOWNLOADED CELEBRITY ON AOLMARK HENRY dunks a Basketball!MANKIND Promo with "Mommy" GOLDUSTREMATCH - THE UNDERTAKER VS. "STONE COLD" STEVE AUSTIN II (a million times better than their first encounter!)MANKIND brawls with TAKER as the Dead Man promises to enter the serpent's layer at SummerSlamWCW NEWS (00:39:10)TWO TAG TITLE CHANGES on the House Shows!LEE MARSHALL is Grrrreat!Hog Wild & Clash of the Champions coming in August1-2-3 KID (SEAN WALTMAN) headed inThe Quebecers - Jacques Rougeau & Pierre debuting soonNephew of Hulk Hogan, Horace Boulder, signs with WCW (must be nice)WCW MONDAY NITRO 7/29/96 (00:41:58)I look into at the real possibility of NO NITRO over the summer without the Disney relationship with WCW.VTR: OUTSIDERS ATTACKS STINGHACKSAW DUGGAN BATTLES "MEAN" MIKE ENOSHacksaw cuts a solid promo on Hulk Hogan's betrayal of the fansSIX-MAN ACTION - STING/LEXLUGER/MACHO MAN VS. FLAIR/BENOIT/STEVE MCMICHAELTHEN IT HAPPENS!!! The angle that took the NWO vs. WCW feud to a whole new level, as the Outsiders ambush WCW stars backstage, leaving them laying. Rey Misterio gets darted head first into the side of a trailer while the Macho Man clings to the top of the limo as it pulls away. I'll go back and share IN DETAIL all of my memories and emotions from "1996 teenage me" from when this angle first went down. One of the few segments/angles that sticks with me today that allows me to have total recall of my thoughts/feelings of the time! It triggered a lot of memories and I share them with you!WCW faces and heels unite to check on their downed friends and team mates as they're stretchered into ambulancesI'll talk fans at home calling 9-1-1 after the insane display of bodies laying all around the Disney MGM lot. What were the ramifications of this "real feel" angle?Jimmy Hart playing "Paul Revere"Glacier.... still coming. I thinkBobby Heenan walks off set for fear of his safetySTEINER BROTHERS VS. The not ready for Primetime HIGH VOLTAGEEDDY GUERRERO TAKES ON BIG BUBBA, NO TRUBBATHE VERY FIRST NWO VIGNETTE AIRS, GROUNDBREAKING PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY changes the way a wrestling promo can be done!WCW CHAMPION THE GIANT MEETS GREG "THE HAMMER" VALENTINE!All of that, and I'll share the "REAL WINNER" here this week. Who had the better show? I'll share my thoughts.AND OF COURSE, we take a look at the July 29, 1996 TV Ratings while the two promotions continue to compete with the 1996 Olympics
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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 28 (7/22/96) Ron Simmons Debuts, Sunny Gets Creamed!!

    Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 28 (7/22/96) Ron Simmons Debuts, Sunny Gets Creamed!!
    May 9 2023
    The Monday Night War continues with July 22, 1996 as Ron Simmons makes his WWF Debut, The Smoking Gunns defend against Ahmed Johnson & HBK, The GOON slips on the Ice-ing, a classic Stone Cold Promo, and it's Shawn Michaels' Birthday, but it's Sunny who takes the cake! Then on Nitro it's a rematch between Eddy Guerrero vs. Psicosis, Chavo Guerrero Jr. debuts vs. Dean Malenko, 6-Man Action with the Horsemen vs. Sting, Luger & Macho, the Outsiders take over production, and "Where is Ric Flair?".Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadePlease Subscribe to our Patreon to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed SHOW NOTES (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!WWF NEWS Sycho Sid Back Injury UpdateTriple H signs new contractBarry Windham headed back to the WWF as THE STALKER!Ahmed Johnson breaks his noseThe Iron Sheik Returning as a managerFatu undergoing another gimmick changeIn Your House - International Incident Results (Sid Returns, Taker/Mankind brawl, Vader pins HBK) WWF MONDAY NIGHT RAW 722/96 (00:11:05)It's Shawn Michaels Birthday, but it's Sunny who takes the cake!The Goooon makes his Raw debut vs. "Wildman" Marc Mero"Stone Cold" Steve Austin on commentary for a tremendous soundbite!The Goon slips on the Ice-ingBob Backlund Campaigns for PresidentGorilla Monsoon meets with Attorney Clarence Mason and CRUSH!Mankind vs. Freddie Joe Floyd (Tracy Smothers)Brian Pillman discusses the 7 deadly words of TVGoldust battles Barry Horowitz (finishing up)SUMMERSLAM '96 begins to take shape with the Boiler Room Brawl Match and HBK vs. Vader announcedJim Cornette & Vader comment on their upcoming WWF Title match vs. HBK.Tag Champs The Smoking Gunns vs. Ahmed Johnson & Shawn Michaels in a fun TV MatchRON SIMMONS makes his WWF Debut in a "Gladiator" Costume..... DAMN!WCW NEWS (00:33:39)Glacier/Blood Runs Cold On Hold!The FTC approves a Turner/Time Warner MergerWCW MONDAY NITRO 7/22/96 (00:34:51)Scott Norton vs. Squire David Taylor ends in an odd finishRic Flair is MIAAn "IRS" chant breaks out...VK Wallstreet meets KonnanA brand NEW Glacier Vignette airs!"Music Video" of 4 hot prospects on the beach - The Renegade, Joe Gomez, Jimmy Powers & Alex Wright8-Man Action with the Dungeon of Doom vs. Renegade/Gomez/Powers/WrightThe Nitro debut of Braun the LeprechaunWCW Champ The Giant chokeslams everyone, then accepts Hulk Hogan's Challenge for Hog Wild!The Outsiders invade the production truck, chico!The Booty Man is still a thing?DDP vs. Prince Iaukea... BANG!Chavo Guerrero Jr. makes his Nitro debut vs. Dean Malenko (good match)What is the connection between Jimmy Hart & Dean Malenko?Ice Train vs. MENG ina abttle of the hossesDid you know Hulk Hogan turned heel?Eddy Guerrero vs. Psicosis in a rematch from 2 weeks ago!6-Man Tag: Sting, Lex Luger & Macho Man vs. Horsemen - Benoit, Mongo & Flair???Still MIA, Ric Flair no shows the main event, leading to Arn Anderson replacingMean Gene talks women's underwear while The Macho Man channels his inner-Booker T... Suckerrrrr!Plus, Mean Gene speaks with the Horsemen, Macho Man, Lex Luger, Sting, and more!All of that, and I'll share the "REAL WINNER" here this week. Who had the better show? I'll share my thoughts.AND OF COURSE, we take a look at the July 22, 1996 TV Ratings as Raw comes out of the In Your House PPV and both companies battle the 1996 Olympics!
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    1 hr and 11 mins

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