The essential episodes of WCW Monday Nitro

Watch these 14 in order and you've got WCW Monday Nitro — each pick states its reason.

  1. 01

    S01E01 · Pilot · September 4, 1995 · 45m

    September 4, 19958.0

    The biggest stars of World Championship Wrestling are on hand to make history on the debut edition of WCW Monday Nitro from the Mall of America in Minneapolis, Minnesota. World Heavyweight Champion, Hulk Hogan, defends the title against Big Bubba. Ric Flair looks to capture the United States Championship from Sting and much more.

  2. 02

    S01E02 · Top rated · September 11, 1995 · 45m

    September 11, 19958.0

    Hulk Hogan puts the World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Lex Luger. The high-flying Sabu makes his WCW debut against Alex Wright. Sting defends the United States Championship against V.K. Wallstreet. "Macho Man" Randy Savage takes on Scott Norton. Mean Gene Okerlund interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and much more.

  3. 03

    S01E03 · Top rated · September 18, 1995 · 44m

    September 18, 19956.0

    The Giant has some strong words for Hulk Hogan. Harlem Heat puts the Tag Team Championship on the line against the American Males. Paul Orndorff takes on Johnny B. Badd. Plus, see footage from Kevin Sullivan's vicious attack on "Macho Man" Randy Savage on the set of Baywatch and hear Savage's response and much more.

  4. 04

    S01E04 · Top rated · September 25, 1995 · 45m

    September 25, 19956.0

    On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro Macho Man Randy Savage looks to take down the leader of the Dungeon of Doom, Kevin Sullivan. Hulk Hogan has a proposition for The Giant concerning Halloween Havoc. Lex Luger takes on Meng. Gene Okerlund interviews Arn Anderson and Brian Pillman. Alex Wright goes one on one with the Disco Inferno and much more.

  5. 05

    S01E05 · Top rated · October 2, 1995 · 45m

    October 2, 19957.0

    Lex Luger puts his World Heavyweight Championship opportunity and his career on the line against "Macho Man" Randy Savage. World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan looks to confront The Giant. Eddie Guerrero goes one on one with Dean Malenko. Plus, Arn Anderson takes on "Nature Boy" Ric Flair and much more.

  6. 06

    S01E06 · Top rated · October 9, 1995 · 45m

    October 9, 19955.0

    Sting returns to defend the United States Championship and solve the problems between "Macho Man" Randy Savage and Lex Luger. Mean Gene Okerlund interviews World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan. Ric Flair battles Arn Anderson in a Steel Cage Match. Plus, Sabu takes on Mr. J.L. and Road Warrior Hawk goes one-on-one with Big Bubba.

  7. 07

    S01E07 · Top rated · October 16, 1995 · 45m

    October 16, 19957.0

    The team of Sting & 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair take on Brian Pillman & Arn Anderson in the main event.

  8. 08

    S01E08 · Top rated · October 23, 1995 · 45m

    October 23, 19956.0

    On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro the Dungeon of Doom introduce their insurance policy for Halloween Havoc in the form of the frightening Yeti! Macho Man Randy Savage goes one on one with Kurasawa. Mean Gene Okerlund interviews World Heavyweight Champion, Hulk Hogan. Plus, Sting and Lex Luger team up to take on Harlem Heat and much more.

  9. 09

    S01E09 · Top rated · October 30, 1995 · 44m

    October 30, 19956.0

    On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro the shocking events from Halloween Havoc are revealed. Mean Gene Okerlund interviews the reformed Four Horsemen. Lex Luger teams with new ally, Meng, to take on the American Males. Plus, Eddie Guerrero, Scott Norton, and Sabu in action and much more.

  10. 10

    S01E10 · Top rated · November 6, 1995 · 49m

    November 6, 19957.0

    World Champion, The Giant, is in action against Cobra; Sting battles 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair.

  11. 11

    S01E11 · Top rated · November 13, 1995 · 45m

    November 13, 19956.0

    On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro armed with a sword, Hulk Hogan steps further into the darkness to challenge the Dungeon of Doom. Macho Man Randy Savage goes one on one with Meng. Johnny B. Badd defends the Television Championship against Eddie Guerrero. Plus, Sting takes on Dean Malenko and much more.

  12. 12

    S02E20 · Season 2 peak · May 27, 1996 · 1h 33m

    May 27, 19968.0

    This episode of WCW Monday Nitro features a shocking appearance that turned the world of professional wrestling upside down and changed the industry forever. Sting battles Scott Steiner in the main event. Ric Flair and Arn Anderson face The American Males in tag team action. The Giant, Diamond Dallas Page, and many more are featured.

  13. 13

    S02E22 · Top rated · June 10, 1996 · 1h 31m

    June 10, 19968.0

    Witness one of the most historic moments in professional wrestling history when two Outsiders vow to take over World Championship Wrestling. Ric Flair & Arn Anderson battle Sting & Lex Luger. The Nasty Boys take on Public Enemy. The Giant faces Scott Norton. Booker T takes on Scott Steiner. Sting, Diamond Dallas Page, and more are in action.

  14. 14

    S07E14 · Series finale · January 1, 2001 · 2h

    Best Singles Matches Of 2000 - Special

    On this special edition of Nitro, Mike Tenay and Tony Schiavone revisit this show's best singles matches from the year 2000.

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