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The Best Episodes of WCW Monday Nitro Season 5

Every episode of WCW Monday Nitro Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of WCW Monday Nitro Season 5!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    WCW Monday Nitro Season 5 Episode 1 - January 4, 1999
    0.0/10(21 votes)

    #1 - January 4, 1999

    S5:E1

    Ric Flair looks to rid WCW of its tyrannical leader, Eric Bischoff, and steer WCW in a new direction. Hollywood Hogan faces Kevin Nash in the main event. The New World Order works to keep Goldberg out of the arena. Chavo Guerrero Jr. faces Norman Smiley. Saturn takes on Chris Jericho. Kidman & Rey Mysterio battle Psicosis & Juventud Guerrera.

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  2. WCW Monday Nitro Season 5 Episode 2 - January 11, 1999
    0.0/10(19 votes)

    #2 - January 11, 1999

    S5:E2

    With Ric Flair now in charge of WCW, Eric Bischoff may soon be looking for greener pastures. Kevin Nash takes on The Giant in the main event. ‘Nature Boy’ Ric Flair goes one on one with longtime rival Curt Hennig. Bam Bam Bigelow battles Scott Hall. Scott Steiner takes on Diamond Dallas Page. The New World Order, Goldberg, and more are featured.

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  3. WCW Monday Nitro Season 5 Episode 3 - January 18, 1999
    0.0/10(22 votes)

    #3 - January 18, 1999

    S5:E3

    Ric Flair defends the honor of his family on this episode of Nitro when he issues a big challenge to Hollywood Hogan. David Flair battles Eric Bischoff in a contest where if Flair loses, his father Ric gives up control of WCW. Scott Hall, Bam Bam Bigelow, and Goldberg face each other in a Triangle Match. Chris Jericho goes one-on-one with Booker T.

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  4. WCW Monday Nitro Season 5 Episode 4 - January 25, 1999
    0.0/10(18 votes)

    #4 - January 25, 1999

    S5:E4

    Will Hollywood Hogan be able to quell the deepening tension between New World Order? Hogan, Kevin Nash & Scott Steiner battle members of The Four Horsemen in the main event. Scott Hall battles Bam Bam Bigelow in a ladder match with a taser hanging above the ring. Bret Hart faces Booker T. Goldberg and many more are featured.

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  5. WCW Monday Nitro Season 5 Episode 5 - February 1, 1999
    0.0/10(20 votes)

    #5 - February 1, 1999

    S5:E5

    After waging war for months, Eric Bischoff is finally at the mercy of Ric Flair on this wild episode of Nitro. Chris Jericho battles Scott Steiner. A hardcore icon makes his extreme debut! Scott Hall competes against a member of The Four Horsemen in the main event. Goldberg, Booker T, and many more are featured.

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  6. WCW Monday Nitro Season 5 Episode 6 - February 8, 1999
    0.0/10(20 votes)

    #6 - February 8, 1999

    S5:E6

    Ric Flair has a special message for Hollywood Hogan. Flair teams with Steve McMichael to take on Scott Hall & Kevin Nash in the main event. Bret Hart battles “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. Rey Mysterio faces Blitzkrieg in high-flying lucha action. Booker T takes on Fit Finlay. Diamond Dallas Page, Bam Bam Bigelow, and more are featured.

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  7. WCW Monday Nitro Season 5 Episode 7 - February 15, 1999
    0.0/10(21 votes)

    #7 - February 15, 1999

    S5:E7

    The long standing rivalry between Ric Flair and the New World Order takes a bizarre new twist on this episode of Nitro. Longtime rivals square off once again when Hollywood Hulk Hogan takes on ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper. Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart faces MADtv star, Will Sasso. The Four Horsemen, Chris Jericho, and many more are featured.

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  8. WCW Monday Nitro Season 5 Episode 8 - February 22, 1999
    0.0/10(21 votes)

    #8 - February 22, 1999

    S5:E8

    Goldberg faces Scott Steiner in the main event on. Booker T battles Bret Hart. Will Rey Mysterio be able to overcome one of his toughest tests to date when he faces Kevin Nash? Chris Jericho faces Hugh Morrus. Torrie Wilson continues to get into the head of David Flair and much more.

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  9. WCW Monday Nitro Season 5 Episode 9 - March 1, 1999
    0.0/10(19 votes)

    #9 - March 1, 1999

    S5:E9

    Ric Flair attempts to get his son out of harm’s way when he intervenes in David’s relationship with Torrie Wilson. Psicosis battles Billy Kidman. Rey Mysterio faces Bam Bam Bigelow. Rick Steiner teams with Goldberg to take on Scott Steiner & Buff Bagwell in the main event. The New World Order, Bret Hart, and many more are featured.

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  10. WCW Monday Nitro Season 5 Episode 10 - March 8, 1999
    0.0/10(21 votes)

    #10 - March 8, 1999

    S5:E10

    Ric Flair battles Goldberg. Chris Jericho competes in a Chain Match. Rey Mysterio faces Scott Norton. Scott Steiner battles Booker T. Two hardcore legends go to war when Raven faces Hak in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. The saga between David Flair and Torrie Wilson continues and much more.

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  11. WCW Monday Nitro Season 5 Episode 11 - March 15, 1999
    0.0/10(19 votes)

    #11 - March 15, 1999

    S5:E11

    A huge tag team match headlines this episode of Nitro when ‘Nature Boy’ Ric Flair joins forces with Goldberg to take on Hollywood Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash. Chris Jericho goes one on one with Booker T. Rey Mysterio takes on Kidman. The Four Horsemen, New World Order, and many more are featured.

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  12. WCW Monday Nitro Season 5 Episode 12 - March 22, 1999
    0.0/10(20 votes)

    #12 - March 22, 1999

    S5:E12

    The deck continues to be stacked against Rey Mysterio as he faces Ric Flair in the main event. The New World Order hosts the Miss NWO contest. Scott Steiner takes on Chris Jericho. Two of WCW’s fiercest competitors square off when Fit Finlay battles Rick Steiner. Vampiro faces Juventud Guerrera and much more.

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  13. WCW Monday Nitro Season 5 Episode 13 - March 29, 1999
    0.0/10(19 votes)

    #13 - March 29, 1999

    S5:E13

    On a special Nitro from Canada, Bret Hart gives Goldberg the opportunity he’s been waiting for. However, appearances may be deceiving. Hollywood Hogan challenges Ric Flair for the WCW Title, but the Nature Boy has other plans for the leader of the NWO. Plus, Chris Jericho, Dean Malenko, and many more are in action.

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  14. WCW Monday Nitro Season 5 Episode 14 - April 5, 1999
    0.0/10(20 votes)

    #14 - April 5, 1999

    S5:E14

    WCW unveils its bold new look to the world. Goldberg introduces his version of a lottery to see who he will face at Spring Stampede. The United States Championship tournament rolls on with Booker T squaring off against Chris Jericho. Plus, WCW President Ric Flair defends his WCW Heavyweight Championship in an unprecedented situation and much more.

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  15. WCW Monday Nitro Season 5 Episode 15 - April 12, 1999
    0.0/10(23 votes)

    #15 - April 12, 1999

    S5:E15

    Things begin to heat up as the new WCW World Heavyweight Champion, Diamond Dallas Page, defends his title against the new US Champion, Scott Steiner. WCW President Ric Flair must face the WCW Icon, Sting. Kevin Nash sends a message to DDP. Plus, Booker T, Rey Mysterio, Goldberg, and many more compete on this episode of Nitro.

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  16. WCW Monday Nitro Season 5 Episode 16 - April 19, 1999
    0.0/10(24 votes)

    #16 - April 19, 1999

    S5:E16

    As Diamond Dallas Page continues his reign as WCW World Heavyweight Champion, Goldberg steps up to end his run. WCW Superstars question the mental stability of their president Ric Flair. WCW Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio Jr. defends his title in a Fatal 4-Way Match against, Blitzkrieg, Psychosis, and Juventud Guerrera.

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  17. WCW Monday Nitro Season 5 Episode 17 - April 26, 1999
    0.0/10(20 votes)

    #17 - April 26, 1999

    S5:E17

    With Ric Flair now a patient in a mental hospital, a battle for control of WCW begins between Commissioner “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and the new WCW President Charles Robinson. Sting sets his sights on Diamond Dallas Page’s WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Plus, Konnan, the NWO, and more are featured.

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  18. WCW Monday Nitro Season 5 Episode 18 - May 3, 1999
    0.0/10(22 votes)

    #18 - May 3, 1999

    S5:E18

    Tensions escalate between Ric Flair and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper as Flair makes his return to Nitro. Things come to head within the New World Order when a bounty is placed on Kevin Nash. In action, Bam Bam Bigelow gets hardcore with Hak. Plus, Diamond Dallas Page defends his WCW World Heavyweight Championship against an unlikely opponent and much more.

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  19. WCW Monday Nitro Season 5 Episode 19 - May 17, 1999
    0.0/10(23 votes)

    #19 - May 17, 1999

    S5:E19

    The battle for control over WCW continues as Eric Bischoff makes his return to Nitro and sides with “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. “Macho Man” Randy Savage sets his sights on the new WCW Heavyweight Champion Kevin Nash, but Diamond Dallas Page has him first. Plus, Konnan battles Curt Hennig, Sting takes on Rick Steiner, and more.

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  20. WCW Monday Nitro Season 5 Episode 20 - May 24, 1999
    0.0/10(20 votes)

    #20 - May 24, 1999

    S5:E20

    “Rowdy'”Roddy Piper makes “Macho Man” Randy Savage answer for his recent attacks on WCW Superstars. Buff Bagwell challenges Rick Steiner for the Television Championship while a Battle Royal for the Cruiserweight Title proves to be no laughing matter. Plus, Hollywood Hogan returns to Nitro. Chavo Guerrero Jr., Raven and many more in action.

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  21. WCW Monday Nitro Season 5 Episode 21 - May 31, 1999
    0.0/10(21 votes)

    #21 - May 31, 1999

    S5:E21

    From the Ultimate Fighting world, Tank Abbott comes to WCW to serve as referee in a Steel Cage Match between Sting and Rick Steiner. “Rowdy” Roddy Piper causes a rift in The Four Horsemen. The rivalry between WCW Champion Kevin Nash and “Macho Man” Randy Savage gets dirty. Curt Hennig starts a crusade against rap, but Konnan takes exception.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. WCW Monday Nitro Season 5 Episode 22 - June 7, 1999
    0.0/10(20 votes)

    #22 - June 7, 1999

    S5:E22

    The rivalry between WCW Champion Kevin Nash and “Macho Man” Randy Savage continues. Buff Bagwell tries to convince “Rowdy” Roddy Piper of his worth. Diamond Dallas Page & Bam Bam Bigelow defend their Tag Team Championship. Also in action, Ernest ‘The Cat’ Miller, Rey Mysterio Jr. and a main event featuring Sting.

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  23. WCW Monday Nitro Season 5 Episode 23 - June 14, 1999
    0.0/10(21 votes)

    #23 - June 14, 1999

    S5:E23

    The WCW President introduces his new Vice-President, which causes some superstars to take exception. WCW Champion Kevin Nash offers Sid Vicious an opportunity at his title. Master P and his No Limit Soldiers arrive in WCW to provide back up for Konnan and Rey Mysterio Jr. Also, Kidman takes on Hugh Morrus and much more.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. WCW Monday Nitro Season 5 Episode 24 - June 21, 1999
    0.0/10(22 votes)

    #24 - June 21, 1999

    S5:E24

    “Macho Man” Randy Savage & Sid Vicious team up to spread madness throughout WCW. Buff Bagwell stands up to WCW President Ric Flair and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. Master P receives a gift from Curt Hennig. Sting receives help from an old friend in the main event. Also in action, Booker T, Diamond Dallas Page, and the in-ring return of Eddie Guerrero.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. WCW Monday Nitro Season 5 Episode 25 - June 28, 1999
    0.0/10(20 votes)

    #25 - June 28, 1999

    S5:E25

    WCW Champion Kevin Nash has a target on his back as Team Madness and WCW President Ric Flair’s regime unite to end Nash’s title reign. The West Texas Rednecks release their first music video. Also, Dean Malenko & Buff Bagwell set their sights on the WCW Tag Team Championship, Eddie Guerrero takes on Lodi, and much more.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"January 4, 1999" is the best rated episode of "WCW Monday Nitro" season 5. It scored /10 based on 21 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/4/1999. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "January 11, 1999".