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The debut of WCW Monday Nitro: photos
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Brian Pillman defeated Jushin "Thunder" Liger in the first match in WCW Nitro history.
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Ric Flair and Sting renewed their epic rivalry in the Mall of America for the historic show.
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8 Z. y5 \! u- e) F6 V* d- oThe match ended in controversy as Arn Anderson interjected himself into the proceedings.) P/ m% G: i$ P M
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WCW Champion Hulk Hogan took on Big Bubba Rogers in the main event.; v4 F# U; x& U k. c( o) ~, R
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Hogan fought back against the burly bodyguard to claim victory.9 H u# C1 \* S; T, t# X
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Hogan was then attacked by The Dungeon of Doom ...
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- S' } g( n* ~- H: h# k5 R g4 B* X... until Lex Luger, who wrestled for WWE just one night prior, made the save!
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( ~& R* i' E9 U% m5 ZNone of WCW's top stars knew what to make of The Total Package's surprise appearance. |
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