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The Best Episodes of WCW Monday Nitro Season 1

Every episode of WCW Monday Nitro Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of WCW Monday Nitro Season 1!

The Best Episodes of WCW Monday Nitro Season 1

WCW Monday Nitro was a weekly professional wrestling telecast produced by World Championship Wrestling, created by Ted Turner and Eric Bischoff. The show aired Monday...
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    WCW Monday Nitro Season 1 Episode 1 - September 4, 1995
    7.4/10(112 votes)

    #1 - September 4, 1995

    S1:E1

    Nitro 001 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. WCW Monday Nitro Season 1 Episode 2 - September 11, 1995
    6.5/10(76 votes)

    #2 - September 11, 1995

    S1:E2

    Nitro 002 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. WCW Monday Nitro Season 1 Episode 3 - September 18, 1995
    6.1/10(64 votes)

    #3 - September 18, 1995

    S1:E3

    Nitro 003 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. WCW Monday Nitro Season 1 Episode 4 - September 25, 1995
    5.9/10(63 votes)

    #4 - September 25, 1995

    S1:E4

    Nitro 004 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. WCW Monday Nitro Season 1 Episode 5 - October 2, 1995
    6.9/10(62 votes)

    #5 - October 2, 1995

    S1:E5

    Nitro 005 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. WCW Monday Nitro Season 1 Episode 6 - October 9, 1995
    6.3/10(59 votes)

    #6 - October 9, 1995

    S1:E6

    Nitro 006 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. WCW Monday Nitro Season 1 Episode 7 - October 16, 1995
    6.7/10(59 votes)

    #7 - October 16, 1995

    S1:E7

    Nitro 007 The team of Sting & 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair take on Brian Pillman & Arn Anderson in the main event.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. WCW Monday Nitro Season 1 Episode 8 - October 23, 1995
    6.4/10(55 votes)

    #8 - October 23, 1995

    S1:E8

    Nitro 008 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. WCW Monday Nitro Season 1 Episode 9 - October 30, 1995
    5.4/10(49 votes)

    #9 - October 30, 1995

    S1:E9

    Nitro 009 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. WCW Monday Nitro Season 1 Episode 10 - Nitro 010
    6.5/10(50 votes)

    #10 - Nitro 010

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
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  11. WCW Monday Nitro Season 1 Episode 11 - Nitro 011
    6.1/10(48 votes)

    #11 - Nitro 011

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. WCW Monday Nitro Season 1 Episode 12 - Nitro 012
    6.4/10(47 votes)

    #12 - Nitro 012

    S1:E12

    On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro Hulk Hogan meets Sting in a huge main event match up. Mean Gene Okerlund interviews Jimmy Hart and Kevin Sullivan. Scott Norton takes on the Shark. Eddie Guerrero battles Brian Pillman. Road Warrior Hawk goes up against Big Bubba and much more.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. WCW Monday Nitro Season 1 Episode 13 - Nitro 013
    6.7/10(50 votes)

    #13 - Nitro 013

    S1:E13

    Sting teams with Lex Luger to take on Brian Pillman & Arn Anderson in the main event. Hulk Hogan goes up against Hugh Morris. Johnny B. Badd takes on Diamond Dallas Page in a rematch from World War 3. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews the new World Heavyweight Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, and much more.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. WCW Monday Nitro Season 1 Episode 14 - Nitro 014
    6.1/10(49 votes)

    #14 - Nitro 014

    S1:E14

    "Macho Man" Randy Savage puts the WCW World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Lex Luger. The WCW executive committee levies heavy sanctions against Hulk Hogan, The Giant, and Ric Flair. Harlem Heat battles The American Males. Ric Flair has a big surprise in store in the form of an NBA legend Plus, Sting, Scott Norton, and many more.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. WCW Monday Nitro Season 1 Episode 15 - Nitro 015
    6.4/10(48 votes)

    #15 - Nitro 015

    S1:E15

    Sting teams with Hulk Hogan to face Ric Flair & Arn Anderson. WCW World Heavyweight Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage discusses his future and his upcoming match against The Giant. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan faces Lex Luger. The Four Horsemen, Eddie Guerrero, and more are also featured.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. WCW Monday Nitro Season 1 Episode 16 - Nitro 016
    6.4/10(47 votes)

    #16 - Nitro 016

    S1:E16

    Hulk Hogan continues his quest to rid WCW of the Dungeon of Doom. "Macho Man" Randy Savage battles The Giant in the main event. Ric Flair goes one-on-one with Eddie Guerrero. Sting faces Earl Robert Eaton. Lex Luger takes on Marcus Bagwell. Madusa makes a shocking announcement regarding her championship title and much more.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. WCW Monday Nitro Season 1 Episode 17 - Nitro 017
    6.1/10(46 votes)

    #17 - Nitro 017

    S1:E17

    On this special holiday episode of WCW Monday Nitro long time rivals face off once again when 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair battles WCW World Heavyweight Champion, 'Macho Man' Randy Savage. Dean Malenko goes one on one with Mr. JL. Sting battles Big Bubba. Lex Luger and many more are featured.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"September 4, 1995" is the best rated episode of "WCW Monday Nitro" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 112 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/4/1995. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "September 11, 1995".