It's the Monday Night War for the week of July 15, 1996 as HULK HOGAN makes his first appearance since his HEEL TURN at Bash at the Beach! Plus, Eddy Guerrero battles Chris Benoit, The Outsiders take advantage of missing WCW stars, Malenko vs. Kidman, Steiners vs. Norton & Train, Fire & Ice Explodes! Then on Raw, Sycho Sid arrives to counter Camp Cornette, HBK & Ahmed Johnson defend their respective titles against Sunny's Smoking Gunns, and the Raw debut of TL Hopper when he takes on "Wildman" Marc Mero!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!It's the Monday Night War for the week of July 15, 1996 as HULK HOGAN makes his first appearance since his HEEL TURN at Bash at the Beach! Plus, Eddy Guerrero battles Chris Benoit, The Outsiders take advantage of missing WCW superstars, it's Malenko vs. Kidman, Steiners vs. Norton & Train, Fire & Ice Explodes, & more! Then on Raw, Sycho Sid arrives to counter Camp Cornette, HBK & Ahmed Johnson defend their respective titles against Sunny's Smoking Gunns, and the Raw debut of TL Hopper!WWF NEWS Hunter Hearst Helmsley gets a new contractThe 1-2-3 Kid Released from the WWFMore Syndication issues cause the WWF to rely more on Cable TVKevin Kelly arrivesThe WWF pulling out of the city of Boston due to high costsThe WWF restructuring contracts to prevent more defections to WCWRaymond Rougeau preparing for an in-ring returnRAW Taping Dark MatchesThe latest on the Ultimate Warrior, and the Warrior Man's Drama! WWF MONDAY NIGHT RAW 7/15/96 (00:13:24)It's the go-home show to In Your House "International Incident"TL Hopper makes his Raw debut vs. "Wildman" Marc MeroStone Cold has words for the Wildman before their PPV rematchSable receives a gift from Goldust & Marlena, as the mind games continueTag Team Champions The Smoing Gunns split up into singles competition this week to try their hands at some singles goldDouble the Gunns means double the Sunny!First, Bart Gunn challenges Ahmed Johnson for the IC TitleThen, Billy Gunn goes one-on-one with WWF Champion Shawn MichaelsCamp Cornette attempt a surprise attack against Ahmed & HBK leading to the return of SYCHO SID, who SMASHES HIS CAR in classic Sid fashion as he tries to get at Corny and crew. WCW MONDAY NITRO 7/15/96 (00:29:23)WCW stars are Missing in Action as the nWo's arrival is looming!The Steiners take on Scott Norton & Ice Train one more time!Fire & Ice Explode!Dean Malenko battles up & comer Billy KidmanGlacier, continues to run cold.Kevin Greene in search of Steve McMichael, but will he find him before NFL training camp begins?Col. Robert Parker spreading himself thinWCW Tag Champs Harlem Heat battle Rough & Ready (Slater & Enos)Madusa vs. Malia HosakaThe Outsiders take over with use of bed sheets!Arn Anderson meets Meng!Debra McMichael Promos = MoneyEDDY GUERRERO BATTLES CHRIS BENOIT!TV Champion Lex Luger goes up against Big Bubba, no trubbaHOLLYWOOD HULK HOGAN MAKES HIS FIRST APPEARANCE SINCE HIS HEEL TURN AT BASH AT THE BEACH, CUTTINGONE HELL OF A PROMO, BROTHER!!!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 15, 1996 TV Ratings as Hulk Hogan makes his first appearance on Nitro after turning heel.