On this episode of the WCW Nitro Podcast, hosts Dom and BDC break down the January 8th, 1996 edition of WCW Monday Nitro. They take a close look at standout matches like Chris Benoit vs. Alex Wright, Eddie Guerrero vs. Lord Steven Regal, and the star-studded main event featuring Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage taking on Ric Flair and Arn Anderson. Along the way, they explore the in-ring chemistry, storytelling elements, and the show’s overall influence during a pivotal time in wrestling. The episode wraps with a discussion on the wild post-match brawl, capturing the energy, chaos, and unpredictability that made Nitro must-see TV in the mid-90s.
Chapters
00:00 Welcome Back to WCW Nitro Podcast
03:21 Chris Benoit vs. Alex Wright: A Wrestling Clinic
06:26 The Disrespect of Spitting: A Personal Perspective
09:12 Technical Mastery: Regal vs. Guerrero
12:13 The Unseen Match: Bret Hart vs. William Regal
18:18 Sting and Luger: A New Tag Team Emerges
21:25 Match Predictions and Outcomes
22:32 DDP vs. Sting: A Clash of Styles
24:57 Main Event Analysis: Hogan and Savage vs. Flair and Anderson
30:35 Show Recap: Highlights and Lowlights
36:56 Comparing Nitro and Raw: Which Show Wins?
