20 Years Of Nitro podcast

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It's the go-home show for SuperBrawl 7 and Tim, John, and Dave break down all the action! There's a shocking title change, a car crash, a legitimate billionaire, a promo from a prison, and someone named Fidel Cubano!

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Episode 74 -2.10.97 2:27:43

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With RAW off the air thanks to a dog show Nitro attempts to cram in a billion angles and updates, hoping to capture fans that may normally watch WWF. Randy Anderson's family begs for his job back, The Outsiders take on a fearsome team from Stamford, Hollywood Hogan appears "via satellite" to respond to Roddy Piper, Syxx tries stealing another belt and much, much more!…

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Episode 73.5 - WorldWide Edition - 2.3.97 1:20:35

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Tim, Dave, and John record WorldWide immediately following AEW's All Out 2021. We talk about the first two hour RAW and what was promised vs. what was delivered, WWF and WCW's negotiations with Dennis Rodman, and when Curt Hennig may arrive in WCW. Then the guys spend the second half of the show talking about All Out match by match.…

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Episode 73 - 2.3.97 2:37:19

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Tim and Dave return to break down the February 2nd 1997 Nitro along with occasional co-host John! An interesting Nitro features some bizarre matchups, some intriguing faction promos, an attack by the nWo, and an incredible final segment that continues the build towards SuperBrawl VII!!

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Episode 72.5 - WorldWide Edition - 1.27.97 1:53:11

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Dave and Tim, reeling from a week of wrestling tragedies, discuss the week in wrestling that was Jan 27 through Feb 2, 1997. RAW is moving to two hours, Bret Hart has words for Hulk Hogan and WCW, plus Monday night ratings and WCW Saturday Night Ratings! Plus, Tim talks to independent wrestler Slade Mercer about the Australian wrestling scene, growing up in New Zealand as a WCW fan, wrestling in Japan and more!…

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Episode 72 - 1.27.97 (with Billie Starkz) 2:56:46

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Dave and Tim are joined by independent wrestler Billie Starkz as the attempt to put Souled Out behind them and begin the build towards February's SuperBrawl! Eric Bischoff deals with the fallout of Souled Out's tag title change and his displeasure with Randy Anderson. The WCW Executive Committee has a major announcement for Hulk Hogan, but first he has to deal with an increasingly irate Giant. Kevin Sullivan has a new weapon in his war against Chris Benoit, but what is this mysterious new woman's connection to Sullivan and his estranged wife? Arn Anderson and Mongo face off with the Amazing French Canadians in Arn's final match before retirement. All that and much more right here where the big boys play!…

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Episode 71.99 - nWo Souled Out - 1.25.97 (with Katy Vella) 3:25:09

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Dave, Tim, and New York City based indie referee Katy Vella try to stay sane as they are inundated with 3 hours of Eric Bischoff's rampaging id. Boring matches with no heat, half baked set dressing, a questionable opening vignette, an odd choice of locale, and an unnecessarily cruel beauty pageant are just some of the lowlights of one of the worst wrestling PPVs ever. Join us for this very special and extremely comprehensive dissection of nWo Souled Out 1997!!!…

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Episode 71.9 - Interview With Ice Train 36:29

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In a special bonus interview episode Tim talks to one of his favorite stars of the Nitro era, Ice Train (aka M.I. Smooth). We talk about Fire and Ice, working in Austria and Germany, whether he ever thought about trying to join the nWo, and what held him back in WCW.

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Episode 71.75 - WorldWide Edition - 1.20.97 2:00:07

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On this week's WorldWide we look at the 1/20/97 RAW, analyze the Monday Night War ratings and Clash of the Champions 34 ratings, preview Souled Out with some more matches added on the 1/25 episode of WCW Saturday Night, and go through all the news from the Wrestling Observer and Pro Wrestling Torch. Then Tim sits down for a fun conversation with St. Louis based indie wrestler The Kenway! Plus we play Choose Your Quarantine House: WCW Edition!…

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Episode 71.5 - Clash Of The Champions 34 - 1.21.97 (with Levi Shapiro) 2:18:45

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Tim and Dave are joined by indie wrestler and current Wrestling with Wregret YouTube Champion Levi Shapiro to breakdown Clash of the Champions 34! Dean Malenko and Ultimo Dragon tear the house down, Eddie Guerrero and Alex Wright have to contend with the heel ref antics of Nick Patrick, and we discuss whether or not Masahiro Chono is anything like Zeus (Z-Gangsta). With only one more left to go, has the Clash concept run its course? Find out where the big boys play!!…

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Episode 71.25 - Interview With David Penzer 1:23:38

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Former WCW ring announcer and eponymous host of the podcast Sitting Ringside with David Penzer joins Tim for a wide ranging interview on his career in wrestling. Along the way Dave talks about breaking into the company, the start (and end) of Nitro, his friendship with Mark Curtis, his thoughts on Chris Benoit and Kevin Sullivan "working the boys", unique PPVs like Souled Out and Hog Wild and much, much more!!…

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Episode 71 - 1.20.97 (with Magnum CK) 2:52:52

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Magnum CK joins Dave and Tim to talk about his new film "Magnum's Opus" and discuss the December 20th, 1997 Nitro. Randy Savage makes a return to WCW made memorable by Sting's remarkable descent from the rafters of the United Center! As a record setting live crowd watches, the Cruiserweight and Television titles are defended, Eric Bischoff sounds off on how cool he is, and Hulk Hogan describes some improbable airplane repair! All that plus much, much more right here where the big boys play!…

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Episode 70.5 - WorldWide Edition - 1.13.97 1:22:31

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On this week's WorldWide Edition we look at the RAW Results and Monday Night Wars' ratings from 1/13/97 and talk about the 1997 Royal Rumble. We've got all the news from the PW Torch and Wrestling Observer, including updates on ECW's attempts to mount a PPV, a fake fist fight between Kevin Sullivan and Chris Benoit, and a real one between Sean Waltman and the Nasty Boys! Plus we debut our new special quarantine segment "The Lee Marshall Memorial Indie Road Report" where we will talk to independent wrestlers about their WCW memories and how they are keeping busy without wrestling. This week's guest is Florida-based Dante Marquis Carter (@inquiswetrust) aka DMC who tells about growing up in a WCW household, the Nitro stars who first caught his eye, and the best anime to binge while quarantined! And if that weren't enough we've got a brand new segment theme song by Eastman Presser!…

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Episode 70 - 1.13.97 (with Darin Corbin) 2:32:59

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**This version replaces a previous version with echo problems in some sections** Tim and Dave are joined by independent wrestling star Darin Corbin to review the 1/13/97 Nitro! In one of Nitro's most famous moments a star is made when DDP looks to have joined the nWo! In one of Nitro's most infamous promotional mistakes the main event is used as a vehicle to promote TNT's 'New Adventures of Robin Hood'! Plus another great chapter in the Four Horsemen implosion angle, Eddie Guerrero vs Dean Malenko, High Voltage, Billy Kidman, Super Calo, and much, much more!!…

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Episode 69.5 - WorldWide Edition - 1.6.97 58:36

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