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Nitro 22-Year Anniversary
This week in 1995, the first shot was fired in the Monday Night War when World Championship Wrestling launched its new flagship program, Nitro. Witness the debut episode, monumental title matches, and the rise of Superstars such as Diamond Dallas Page, Booker T and Goldberg as WWE Flashback Friday commemorates a historic week in sports-entertainment history.

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Featured Moments
WCW Monday Nitro, Episode #1 - Sept. 4, 1995
The biggest stars of WCW make history on the debut edition of Monday Nitro.
Streaming at 3 p.m. ET | Watch now on demand

WCW Monday Nitro, Episode #2 - Sept. 11, 1995
Hulk Hogan puts the World Heavyweight Championship on the line against "The Total Package" Lex Luger.
Streaming at 4 p.m. ET | Watch now on demand

WCW Monday Nitro, Episode #16 - Dec. 18, 1995
Madusa throws the WWE Women's Championship in the trash live on WCW's Monday Nitro, starting a firestorm of controversy.
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WCW Monday Nitro, Episode #21 - Jan. 22, 1996
Diamond Dallas Page faces "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Plus, Sting and many more are featured.
Streaming at 5 p.m. ET | Watch now on demand

WCW Monday Nitro, Episode #30 - Apr. 1, 1996
Diamond Dallas Page battles Curt Hennig in the main event, The Steiner Brothers face Scott Hall and Syxx, and Eddie Guerrero battles Psicosis.
Streaming at 6 p.m. ET | Watch now on demand

WCW Monday Nitro, Episode #34 - May 6, 1996
The New World Order introduce their newest member, The Giant battles Scott Hall in the main event, and Chris Jericho faces Rey Mysterio.
Streaming at 7 p.m. ET | Watch now on demand

WCW Monday Nitro, Episode #119 - Dec. 22, 1997
The New World Order is in town and they'll stop at nothing until they have complete dominance over WCW.
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WCW Monday Nitro, Episode #174 - Jan. 11, 1999
Kevin Nash takes on The Giant in the main event, "Nature Boy" Ric Flair goes one on one with Curt Hennig, and Bam Bam Bigelow faces Scott Hall.
Streaming at 8 p.m. ET | Watch now on demand

WCW Monday Nitro Millennium Special - Dec. 22, 1999
This special Millennium episode takes fans of WCW back in time to relive some of the most memorable moments of Nitro's rich history.
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WCW Monday Nitro, Episode #288 - March 26, 2001
After some of the most memorable and endearing moments in wrestling, WCW comes to the end of its journey with the final episode of Monday Nitro.
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Eric Bischoff's Top 10 Most Controversial Moments
Eric Bischoff gives the backstage scoop on the matches and moments that defined his polarizing legacy in sports-entertainment.
Streaming at 10:30 p.m. | Watch now on demand

Don't miss these upcoming WWE Flashback Fridays
20 Years of Goldberg (Fri., Sept 15)                   
Cruiserweight Classic Marathon (Fri. Sept. 22)  
Bruno's Birthday Celebration (Fri., Sept. 29)

Check out past WWE Flashback Fridays
20 Years of D-Generation X: Parts 1 & 2 (Fri., Aug. 11 and Fri., Aug. 18)
SmackDown Turns 18 (Fri., Aug. 25)
38 Years of Intercontinental Glory (Fri., Sept. 1)

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