First episode of wcw thunder

Watch all 49 wcw thunder episodes from season 3,view pictures, get episode information and more. Mar 04, 2020 wwes official streaming service, wwe network, has started adding episodes of wcw thunder. Wcw thursday thunder january 15th, 1998 part 1 of 7. The first ever episode of wcw thunder for the new and improved world championship wrestling taking place in wwe 2k17s universe mode. Sep 18, 20 i do not own anything all right go to wwe. Final wcw thunder episodes added to wwe network wwe. Notably, this weeks batch release features the national tv debut of aj styles, who partnered with fellow wcw rookie air paris in tag team action. The huge popularity of wcw in 1996 and 1997 allowed for the creation of a new show, which became wcw thunder. Our first special guest podcast of 2020 relives starrcade 1991, a showpiece overrun by the debut of lethal lottery and battlebowl.

The best and worst of wcw thunder for february 19, 1998. Thunder was taped on tuesday nights and then aired on thursday, a change for wcw as producer eric bischoff was very keen on its primary show wcw monday nitro being aired live every week. Thunder 56 03251999 wcw president ric flair defends the wcw world title against barry windham in the main event. Saskatchewan hardcore international formerly wcw hardcore champion lance storm vs screamin norman smiley canadian rules. So here i am watching the first episode of nitro, and im treated to a match between flyin brian pillman v. The season finale of wcw thunder wednesday, 3212001. The first episode of nitro was broadcast from the mall of america in minneapolis, minnesota on september 4, 1995. So im watching the first episode of wcw monday nitro right. The first match in the history of nitro was between flyin brian pillman and jushin thunder liger. Wcw thunder promotion wcw date january 16, 1998 venue ocean center city daytona beach, florida, usa previous episode none next episode january 15, 1998 the january 8, 1998 edition of wcw thunder was a televised professional wrestling event by world championship wrestlings, that took place on january 8, 1998 at the ocean center in daytona beach, florida. Feb 28, 2018 find out as tony schiavone and conrad thompson take you behind the scenes of the first ever episode of wcw monday nitro. First of a few of these youll see between these two.

Full episode listing for the wcw thunder content set to. After that fantastic match, hulk hogan has fun peddling his pastamania and then theres classic sting v. The very first episode of wcw nitro happened on the 4th of september 1995. These four could sleepwalk through a great match with each other, but this was still the first month in thunder s history, and they went all out and connected as four best friends in the ring can do. Full episode listing for the wcw thunder content set to hit. This edition of wcw thunder was taped 2 days earlier on april 22, 1998. This category is for all world championship wrestling wcw thunder television show results pages. The wcw thunder rewatch podcast that you didnt ask for, but we did anyway. It first showed taped wrestling evens from tueday nights and aired them on thursday nights on tbs. Nov 14, 2019 a couple of days ago, we exclusively revealed that more wcw thunder is set to land on the wwe network this coming monday, november 18th. Our first thunder column for the second episode, thanks wwe network timing covered rey mysterio winning the cruiserweight.

So im watching the first episode of wcw monday nitro. Thunder 01 01081998 stings recent victory over hollywood hogan is overshadowed. Dave ryan and lee malone are the days of thunder podcast. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Wcw thunder is a professional wrestling show that was produced by world championship wrestling wcw which aired on tbs from january 8, 1998 to march 21, 2001 the huge popularity of wcw in 1996 and 1997 allowed for the creation of a new show, which became wcw thunder. Two more hours of wrestling and then another hour for nitro soon. As hard as it might seem, wcws hype of this show was actually quite minimal.

In our first actual episode of thunder for this year, we try our able best to muster some enthusiasm for a show that didnt feel too bothered in the first place. If our starrcade 95 episode just before christmas didnt satisfy your craving for times wcw turned their biggest ppv of the year into a baffling concept pilot, youre in for a treat. John started recapping wcw thunder from the very first episode. Not to mention the entire show is taking place in the mall of america.

After our pilot season back in 2018, we are here with the first episode of 2019. When fans wanted wrestling during this time period, they tuned into wcw. The name came from a wrestling television program that. The list of wcw world heavyweight champions is a chronological list of wrestlers that have held the wcw world heavyweight championship by ring name the wcw world heavyweight championship was a professional wrestling world heavyweight championship and its lineage began when ted turner purchased jim crockett promotions jcp, which used the national wrestling alliance nwa alliance name. Nov 18, 2019 notably, this weeks batch release features the national tv debut of aj styles, who partnered with fellow wcw rookie air paris in tag team action. Wcw is a defunct american professional wrestling promotion founded by media tycoon ted turner in 1988. The list of wcw world heavyweight champions is a chronological list of wrestlers that have held the wcw world heavyweight championship by ring name the wcw world heavyweight championship was a professional wrestling world heavyweight championship and its lineage began when ted turner purchased jim crockett promotions jcp, which used the national. In april 2009, wwe classics went back to the first episodes that aired in september 1995. First ever edition of wcw thunder wcw thunder 01081998, daytona beach, fl randy savage vs chris adams rick martel vs louie spicolli hiroyoshi. Jan 08, 2017 19 years ago today, wcw presented the debut episode of thunder from the ocean center in daytona beach, florida.

Wcw thunder premiered on 8 january 1998 as a 2 hour wrestling event. These four could sleepwalk through a great match with each other, but this was still the first month in thunders history, and they went all out and connected as four best friends in the ring can do. Moments after sting forfeited the title, he spoke for the first time since october 1996, and he was not pleased with wcw commission j. The show began broadcasting on tnt in september, 1995. Mar 16, 2019 last thursday, we exclusively revealed that more wcw thunder episodes are set to hit the wwe network vault section on monday, march 18th. As of november 2019, all episodes of wcw thunder are available to stream on the wwe network. Canadian 100kg and under formerly world cruiserweight champion lance storm vs juventud guerrera canadian 100kg and under rules. Scott hall is stripped of the wcw united states heavyweight title. Loki will reportedly introduce the mcus first trans hero.

Watch all 41 wcw thunder episodes from season 1,view pictures, get episode information and more. The first match to take place in thunder featured chris adams against randy savage with miss elizabeth. The story of the first ever wcw nitro wcw monday nitro. Find out as tony schiavone and conrad thompson take you behind the scenes of the firstever episode of wcw monday nitro. Last thursday, we exclusively revealed that more wcw thunder episodes are set to hit the wwe network vault section on monday, march 18th. Again, this page is merely an archive of information gathered from various sources. Launched in 1971 initially by georgia championship wrestling, the program existed through various incarnations under different names before becoming wcw saturday night in 1992. The first mention of a new show on television was a corny advert aired on the clash of the champions that hyped a harley davidson giveaway, with the winner being announced on the first nitro. A great report by aldo on monday, but im going to do something aldo didnt, and that is, im going to comment on the current situation. Wcw thunder is a professional wrestling show that was produced by world championship. Wcw monday nitro was the weekly show designed by eric bischoff to compete against vince mcmahons wwf monday night raw. These shows alternate with the current nitro airings december 1997 and onwards.

Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Relive the final days of wcw thunder, or discover them for the first time, by checking out wwe networks ondemand section, available to stream anytime, anywhere. A couple of days ago, we exclusively revealed that more wcw thunder is set to land on the wwe network this coming monday, november 18th. Wcw monday nitro was the most watched wrestling programme on monday nights, defeating their biggest rival, the wwf and their flagship monday night raw show, for a consecutive run of 83 weeks. Michiyoshi ohara and now suddenly the kuroneko is out here. January 8, 1998 thunder results pro wrestling fandom. It featured wrestlers such as the nwo, goldberg, etc. The first edition of wcw thursday night recapped in our best and worst of nitro column because wwe network added thunder like a week too late saw sting. These files were originally posted to slobberknocker central, as well as to wrestlemaniacs after it opened. Jul, 2018 the best and worst of wcw thunder for february 19, 1998. Download 83 weeks with eric bischoff wcw thunder debuts. Oct 04, 2015 as hard as it might seem, wcws hype of this show was actually quite minimal.

Kevin kindelberger wcw thunder 1898 the debut edition here it is thunder. As of november 2019, all episodes of wcw thunder are available to stream on. A great report by aldo on monday, but im going to do something aldo didnt, and that. The season finale of wcw thunder wednesday, 3212001 by big mike.

Days of thunder a wcw thunder podcast on apple podcasts. This might not be the first episode where goldberg is referred to as da man, but its certainly the first time youll notice. Analyzing historical impact of first episode of wcw nitro. Wcw thunder was a professional wrestling show produced by world championship wrestling which. It began as a promotion affiliated with the national wrestling alliance nwa that appeared on the national scene under the ownership of media mogul ted turner and based in atlanta, georgia. Wcw thunder is a professional wrestling show that was produced by world championship wrestling which aired on tbs from january 8, 1998 to march 21, 2001. Mar 07, 2018 i guess wcw just had a pile of expendable puro talent available this week, as the first episode of thunder had hiroyoshi tenzan vs. In that same article, we made it clear that we expected 20 total episodes from september 1999 through to the end of january 2000 but that we were unable to confirm said information at that time.

Wcw thunder promotion wcw date january 16, 1998 venue ocean center city daytona beach, florida, usa previous episode none next episode january 15, 1998 the january 8, 1998 edition of wcw thunder was a televised professional wrestling event by world championship wrestlings, that took place on. Though i am sure they may make appearances most of the big guns will not wrestle very often. Saskatchewan hardcore international formerly wcw hardcore champion lance storm vs screamin norman. Created on orders of ted turner due to the massive success of wcw monday nitro, wcw president eric bischoff was reluctant to go with another two hours of weekly wrestling programming it had nine hours already between nitro on mondays, wcw saturday night, and main event and pro on. Wwes official streaming service, wwe network, has started adding episodes of wcw thunder. The first mention of a new show on television was a corny advert aired on the clash of the champions that hyped a harley davidson giveaway, with the winner being announced on. Song trumpet voluntary in d major the prince of denmarks march artist frank shipway, royal philharmonic orchestra london.

In that same article, we promised a full episode listing later in the week. Although initially the anchor show of the ted turnerbacked wrestling. For much of its existence, wcw was one of the top professional wrestling promotions in the united states, and was a significant competitor to the dominant world wrestling federation wwf, now wwe. A 3disc dvd entitled the very best of wcw monday nitro was produced and released by wwe on june 7, 2011. Thunder 57 04011999 wcw president ric flair forces hollywood hogan to battle a familiar face in the main event. World championship wrestling wcw is a defunct american professional wrestling promotion that existed from 1988 to 2001. On this episode of 83 weeks with eric bischoff and conrad thompson, the subject is a crucial time period for wcw, and that is post starrcade 97, into january 1998, and the first episode of their second major prime time tv show, wcw thunder on tbs. The debut episode of thunder is most noted for the vacating of the wcw world heavyweight championship following two controversial bouts between sting and hollywood hulk hogan. I guess wcw just had a pile of expendable puro talent available this week, as the first episode of thunder had hiroyoshi tenzan vs. The first match to take place in thunder featured chris adams against randy.