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Best podcasts about ted turner's wcw

Latest podcast episodes about ted turner's wcw

Cruz Control Podcast
The Wrestling Basement: WCW Nitro Stories and the "Voice" of the nWo

Cruz Control Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 46:44


Randy Cruz is joined by Guy Evans, author of "NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW", as well as Neal Pruitt, host of the "Secrets of WCW Nitro " Podcast and the "voice of the nWo" to discuss WCW Nitro in the 90's, the Monday Night War, working with the nWo, WCW Thunder in 1998, what's missing in today's wrestling from back then and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/seanrosssapp (@seanrosssapp) patreon.com/cruzcontrol

Solomonster Sounds Off
Sound Off 654 - POLARIZING JEFF HARDY ANGLE HIGHLIGHTS A GOOD SMACKDOWN!

Solomonster Sounds Off

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 149:52


SOUND OFF 654 has news on The Undertaker, in his own words, revealing the source of his heat with Hulk Hogan from their Survivor Series match in 1991... thoughts on WWE using NXT wrestlers in the audience and why the plexiglass may be here to stay... WWE bans the bucklebomb and I say good riddance to it... where this Rey Mysterio retirement ceremony on Raw this week with Seth Rollins may be heading... PRAISE for Smackdown this week and thoughts on the angle with Jeff Hardy... MATT RIDDLE is coming to Smackdown and why his Fight Pit match was the best thing on either Dynamite or NXT this past week... the one BIG issue I had coming out of the Chris Jericho/Mike Tyson brawl on Dynamite and something I actually agree with Vince Russo on... and RSPW REWIND RETURNS with a look back at multiple sightings of Chris Benoit and Woman together off screen back in 1998, right on through posts after the tragedy and what fans were saying at the time. Visit audibletrial.com/solomonster to order NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW for FREE when you sign up for a 30-day trial!

Gully Blanchard
Ep 97 w Author Guy Evans of NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Fall of Ted Turner's WCW

Gully Blanchard

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 80:47


The podcast has returned! On this new episode I sit down with Guy Evans who wrote one of the best professional wrestling books I have ever read. The book is about the rise and collapse of WCW. Guy and I have a great wrestling conversation about what made WCW special, what caused it's downfall, the key players, and where wrestling in is 2020. 

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Solomonster Sounds Off
AEW Dynamite Review 5/27/2020 - MIKE TYSON AND CHRIS JERICHO BRAWL!

Solomonster Sounds Off

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 111:15


Solomonster recaps AEW Dynamite on TNT for May 27th, post Double or Nothing edition. Featuring Mike Tyson and Chris Jericho doing their best imitation of the Tyson/Austin brawl from 1998... Matt Hardy and The Young Bucks battle Joey Janela and Private Party... a Battle Royal to determine who challenges Cody for the TNT title next week... and Britt Baker turns conspiracy nut and provides a date for her in-ring return. Visit audibletrial.com/solomonster to order NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW for FREE when you sign up for a 30-day trial!

Solomonster Sounds Off
Sound Off 653 - TRULY ONE OF THE SADDEST WEEKS IN WRESTLING HISTORY

Solomonster Sounds Off

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 167:44


SOUND OFF 653 wraps up a horrible week for the wrestling world with the tragic deaths of former WWE star Shad Gaspard, rising young star Hana Kimura from the Stardom promotion and Larry Csonka from 411 Mania. Shad died a hero saving his son, and the circumstances about Kimura's passing could not be more awful, and I have a message for those who may have contributed to it... AEW Double or Nothing thoughts with news on Jon Moxley's next challenger and the side plates on the new TNT title... AJ Styles officially traded to Smackdown and how that changes things for the Intercontinental title tournament... why Ember Moon thinks her career may be over... released NXT star Taynara Conti talks about her release and asks a great question she had for management... Ricky Starks gone from the NWA and news on new NWA programming... and thoughts on the season finale of Dark Side of the Ring on the FINALS DAYS OF OWEN HART, what I remember from watching the PPV live, should Owen have been WWE champion at some point, lots of details and stories that were NOT covered in the Vice special and some final words for those who continue to insult Martha Hart for blocking a WWE Hall of Fame induction for her husband.  Hint: you're not gonna like what I have to say.Visit audibletrial.com/solomonster to order NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW for FREE when you sign up for a 30-day trial!

Solomonster Sounds Off
AEW Dynamite Review 5/20/2020 - AND PAYING TRIBUTE TO SHAD GASPARD!

Solomonster Sounds Off

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 131:34


Solomonster recaps AEW Dynamite on TNT for May 20th, the go home show for Double or Nothing, featuring AEW champion Jon Moxley in action against The Dark Order, MJF takes on Marko Stunt, Orange Cassidy seeks revenge on Rey Fenix, Matt Hardy battles Sammy Guevara, Jake "The Snake" Roberts goes face to face with Arn Anderson and more. We're also paying tribute to a fallen hero in former WWE star Shad Gaspard, gone too soon at the age of 39. Visit audibletrial.com/solomonster to order NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW for FREE when you sign up for a 30-day trial!

Solomonster Sounds Off
Sound Off 652 - TWO SURPRISING WWE DEPARTURES FROM RAW AND SMACKDOWN!

Solomonster Sounds Off

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 169:30


SOUND OFF 652 has awful new details on Alberto Del Rio's arrest and what he is accused of doing... Mark Henry now threatening to SUE Lio Rush and what the issues are between them... Becky Lynch FORFEITS the Raw Women's title and announces her pregnancy, why it's a big loss for WWE but a huge opportunity for the other ladies, the hard truth about Becky's title run, three of her best matches to watch and thoughts on Jim Cornette's absurd comments... the WILDCARD RULE RETURNS as the "Brand-to-Brand Invitation" and what the rules are... the hilariously awful ending to the Edge and Randy Orton segment on Raw... Sami Zayn STRIPPED of the Intercontinental title, why it was the right decision and why him possibly having "heat" is disgraceful... DREW GULAK GONE FROM WWE and why it happened... CM Punk finally gets his WWE ice cream bar and isn't a fan... speculation on STING COMING TO AEW?... NXT bringing back IN YOUR HOUSE and revealing what happened to the original house WWE gave away in 1995... and DARK SIDE OF THE RING covers the rise and fall of The Road Warriors! Visit audibletrial.com/solomonster to order NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW for FREE when you sign up for a 30-day trial!

Prime Time with Sean Mooney 616475
"NITRO" Book Author, Guy Evans

Prime Time with Sean Mooney 616475

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 108:43


This week on Prime Time with Sean Mooney, we welcome Guy Evans, author of the most detailed book EVER on the rise & fall of WCW, "NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW"!And as a Prime Time listener, you can pick up a copy of NITRO for FREE from Audible! Use code PRIMETIMESupport Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

Metal Injection Podcasts
SquaredCirclePit #60 - Guy Evans talks NITRO Book, WrestleMania 36 Predictions

Metal Injection Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 65:17


On this edition, I talk to author Guy Evans, author of NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW. We talk about WCW, how he came to do the book and how he got interviews with so many key figures involved behind the scenes. Evans talks about his wrestling fandom, his interview techniques, how he decided who was being honest and who was lying, and how things ended in WCW. It was a really fun interview. After the interview, I talk about WWE WrestleMania 36, which is this weekend and my predictions for the winners and losers of the match. 

Neal Pruitt's Secrets of WCW Nitro | wrestling stories from the voice of the nWo | Bischoff | Schiavone | Flair |  Austin

NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW...is now available in AUDIO format! Order NOW -> https://wcwnitrobook.com/item/nitro-the-incredible-rise-and-inevitable-collapse-of-ted-turners-wcw-audio-book REVIEWS: "The most definitive, well written and thoroughly researched book on the rise and fall of WCW." --Eric Bischoff, former WCW President "This is - without question - the very best book ever written on professional wrestling." --Conrad Thompson "Well written and captivating...a fresh take on [the] time period." --Chris Harrington, AEW Vice-President of Business Strategy "I consider this book a must-read." --Sean Ross Sapp, Fightful.com

Neal Pruitt's Secrets of WCW Nitro | wrestling stories from the voice of the nWo | Bischoff | Schiavone | Flair |  Austin

As promised, Secrets of Nitro returns with Episode 42: Directing Ted Turner!!! -> Don't forget to order NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW. Go to www.wcwnitrobook.com or Amazon.com NOW! Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/neal-pruitts-secrets-of-wcw-nitro/id1276032841?mt=2 Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ipkzridq3wpauwkb2wkdl4de4su Twitter: @secretsofnitro Facebook: www.facebook.com/secretsofnitro E-mail: secretsofnitro@gmail.com

Neal Pruitt's Secrets of WCW Nitro | wrestling stories from the voice of the nWo | Bischoff | Schiavone | Flair |  Austin

In Episode 41 of Secrets of WCW Nitro, Neal discusses his impressions of both a recent WWE show, and AEW's 'Double or Nothing' event. Enjoy!  -> Don't forget to order NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW. Go to www.wcwnitrobook.com or Amazon.com NOW! Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/neal-pruitts-secrets-of-wcw-nitro/id1276032841?mt=2 Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ipkzridq3wpauwkb2wkdl4de4su Twitter: @secretsofnitro Facebook: www.facebook.com/secretsofnitro E-mail: secretsofnitro@gmail.com

Neal Pruitt's Secrets of WCW Nitro | wrestling stories from the voice of the nWo | Bischoff | Schiavone | Flair |  Austin

Special bonus for Secrets of Nitro listeners...here is Neal's interview with Sean Waltman, recorded during 'Starrcast 1' in Chicago. Enjoy! -> Don't forget to order NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW. Go to www.wcwnitrobook.com or Amazon.com NOW! Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/neal-pruitts-secrets-of-wcw-nitro/id1276032841?mt=2 Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ipkzridq3wpauwkb2wkdl4de4su Twitter: @secretsofnitro Facebook: www.facebook.com/secretsofnitro E-mail: secretsofnitro@gmail.com

After 83 Weeks with Christy Olson - AfterBuzz TV
Guy Evans Talks Nitro Book + Q&A w/ Eric Bischoff: After 83 Weeks with Christy Olson

After 83 Weeks with Christy Olson - AfterBuzz TV

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 36:56


On the latest 83 Weeks Eric & Conrad talk to the man who knows more about what went on behind the scenes at WCW than anyone. In his now iconic book, Nitro: The Incredible Rise & Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW, author Guy Evans exposes the era of pro wrestling's mainstream popularity. We're talking all about Guy's interview on 83 Weeks, plus Eric Bischoff himself will join us for a follow-up conversation. We all know and love 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff, but what happens if you have nobody to talk about it with? AfterBuzz TV proudly presents the After Show for 83 Weeks: After 83 Weeks with Christy Olson! From AfterBuzz TV, to WWE, and beyond, Christy Olson is ready to tackle every episode of 83 weeks and bring you insightful discussion, guest interviews, and more after it ends! Right after you catch 83 weeks, you can check out After 83 week with Christy Olson! Subscribe, Rate, and Comment to stay up to date! Follow us on http://www.Twitter.com/AfterBuzzTV "Like" Us on http://www.Facebook.com/AfterBuzzTV Buy Merch at http://shop.spreadshirt.com/AfterbuzzTV/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

AfterBuzz TV After Shows
Guy Evans Talks Nitro Book + Q&A w/ Eric Bischoff: After 83 Weeks with Christy Olson

AfterBuzz TV After Shows

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 37:34


On the latest 83 Weeks Eric & Conrad talk to the man who knows more about what went on behind the scenes at WCW than anyone. In his now iconic book, Nitro: The Incredible Rise & Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW, author Guy Evans exposes the era of pro wrestling's mainstream popularity. We're talking all about Guy's interview on 83 Weeks, plus Eric Bischoff himself will join us for a follow-up conversation. We all know and love 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff, but what happens if you have nobody to talk about it with? AfterBuzz TV proudly presents the After Show for 83 Weeks: After 83 Weeks with Christy Olson! From AfterBuzz TV, to WWE, and beyond, Christy Olson is ready to tackle every episode of 83 weeks and bring you insightful discussion, guest interviews, and more after it ends! Right after you catch 83 weeks, you can check out After 83 week with Christy Olson! Subscribe, Rate, and Comment to stay up to date! Follow us on http://www.Twitter.com/AfterBuzzTV "Like" Us on http://www.Facebook.com/AfterBuzzTV Buy Merch at http://shop.spreadshirt.com/AfterbuzzTV/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Neal Pruitt's Secrets of WCW Nitro | wrestling stories from the voice of the nWo | Bischoff | Schiavone | Flair |  Austin

We are back with answers to more of your questions! Neal talks about the wrestling media, rushing segments to air, why WCW was such a "mess" in terms of music, and much more...enjoy! -> Don't forget to order NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW. Go to www.wcwnitrobook.com or Amazon.com NOW! Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/neal-pruitts-secrets-of-wcw-nitro/id1276032841?mt=2 Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ipkzridq3wpauwkb2wkdl4de4su Twitter: @secretsofnitro Facebook: www.facebook.com/secretsofnitro E-mail: secretsofnitro@gmail.com Learn more about the upcoming Starrcast convention in Las Vegas: www.starrcast.com

Neal Pruitt's Secrets of WCW Nitro | wrestling stories from the voice of the nWo | Bischoff | Schiavone | Flair |  Austin

After eight long months, Neal Pruitt's Secrets of WCW Nitro returns! In this long-awaited comeback episode, Neal answers YOUR questions...and also discusses meeting Guy in Chicago, the upcoming Starrcast convention in Las Vegas, attending Ric Flair's 70th Birthday party, and much, much more. Enjoy! -> Don't forget to order NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW. Go to www.wcwnitrobook.com or Amazon.com NOW! Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/neal-pruitts-secrets-of-wcw-nitro/id1276032841?mt=2 Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ipkzridq3wpauwkb2wkdl4de4su Twitter: @secretsofnitro Facebook: www.facebook.com/secretsofnitro E-mail: secretsofnitro@gmail.com Learn more about the upcoming Starrcast convention in Las Vegas: www.starrcast.com

Retro Wrestling Podcast
Retro Wrestling Podcast Episode 94: WCW Clash of The Champions 28

Retro Wrestling Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2018 140:10


This week, we talk Super Show Down, WWE 2k19, the wild finish between Khabib and Conor during their UFC title bout, and we talk a little NWA 70. Then, we head back to 1994 when Hulkamania had made a trip down to Atlanta and Ted Turner's WCW and review their Clash of The Champions 28 card from Cedar Rapids featuring Ricky Steamboat vs. Steve Austin, Inoki vs. Regal, and Flair vs. Hogan (maybe). In what turned out to be an amazing Clash of the Champions card! Review starts at 58:10.

Awesome Truth: A Wrestling Book Club
Episode 32: NITRO Part II: The Life and Death of WCW

Awesome Truth: A Wrestling Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2018 64:12


One episode about NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW just wasn't enough! After talking to Guy Evans and reading his 590-page WCW retrospective, we're back to discuss what made World Championship Wrestling special and what ultimately killed it. Do we blame Eric Bischoff? Vince Russo? WCW Thunder? Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash? And what was the company's ultimate achievement? Strap yourselves in for one more memory-fueled visit to Atlanta.

Awesome Truth: A Wrestling Book Club
Episode 31: NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW

Awesome Truth: A Wrestling Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2018 51:27


The pro wrestling world can't stop talking about NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW, Guy Evans's 590-page magnum opus that covers all things World Championship Wrestling. And because we are the best wrestling literature podcast there is, we've brought Guy himself on to discuss what killed WCW, his favorite WCW wrestlers, and how it feels to receive rare praise from Eric Bischoff.

Webs Weekly Wrestling Rant
Episode 63 - "Where The Big Boys Played"

Webs Weekly Wrestling Rant

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2018 68:08


Hello Scumbags and welcome back to Saturday releases. This week I was hoping to get to SummerSlam but I have yet to watch it. First week of school I ran out of time. This podcast is in a sense a special one, I start the podcast out talking about ALL IN, a show which will be tonight September 1st at 4/7 depending where you live I give my match predictions while barely containing my excitement. After all of that I discuss my favorite wrestling promotion WCW. I talk about Thunder cuz duh but I've also been reading the new book NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW (https://www.amazon.com/NITRO-Incredible-Inevitable-Collapse-Turners/dp/0692139176) a very good read so far (149 pages in) and is the inspiration for me to go back and watch Nitro from the beginning so that is what I did I end the show discussing the First Nitro that aired 9/4/95. Leave questions, comments and concerns to weeklywrestlingwrant@gmail.com or on twitter @webconn69.

Neal Pruitt's Secrets of WCW Nitro | wrestling stories from the voice of the nWo | Bischoff | Schiavone | Flair |  Austin

In a very special episode of Neal Pruitt's Secrets of WCW Nitro, Neal and Guy discuss the making of NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW! ORDER THE BOOK NOW AT www.wcwnitrobook.com and Amazon.com! 175,000+ words, 56 chapters, and more new info than you'll believe! Paperback: https://wcwnitrobook.com/item/nitro-the-incredible-rise-and-inevitable-collapse-of-ted-turners-wcw-paperback E-book: https://wcwnitrobook.com/item/nitro-the-incredible-rise-and-inevitable-collapse-of-ted-turners-wcw-e-book Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/NITRO-Incredible-Inevitable-Collapse-Turners/dp/0692139176/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Synopsis In April 1999, Entertainment Weekly asked its readers what many Americans were surely wondering to themselves: how did wrestling get so big? As a consequence of the heated ratings competition between World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), the spectacle had taken over Monday nights on prime-time cable television. But in a departure from the family-friendly programming produced by the last industry boom - the 1980s wave, which made household names of Hulk Hogan, 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper and Andre the Giant - the new era of wrestling combined stunning athleticism with a raunchy sex appeal, engrossing story lines and novel production techniques that reflected a changing society and its shifting values. Once again, wrestling was a ubiquitous phenomenon - only this time, it seemed as though the fad would never end. With both WCW and WWF expanding into other forms of entertainment - movies, video games, music and the like - the potential for growth appeared to be limitless. But with uncertainty surrounding its corporate future, and increasingly uninspired programming eroding its audience, WCW stood on the verge of collapse. Three years into a five-year plan devised by its charismatic leader - a former Blue Ribbon Foods salesman named Eric Bischoff - the company whose unexpected ascension initiated the entire boom was operating on borrowed time. For by the end of the five-year plan, WCW ceased to exist. But NITRO is a story about much more than WCW and the Monday Night Wars. It is a story of an era, a time in which the media and cultural landscape precipitated - and later supported - pro wrestling's mainstream popularity. It is a story of how a company made in the image of an intuitively brilliant risk-taker betrayed its original promise. It is a story of how a handful of men, each struggling with their own limitations, facilitated a public obsession that changed television forever. And so, with the inside knowledge of a journalist, the perspective of a historian, and the passion of a fan, author Guy Evans provides a fresh look at an unfortunate inevitability - the downfall of World Championship Wrestling. Bolstered by exclusive interviews with over 120 former TBS and WCW employees, NITRO is the definitive picture of the last wrestling boom. Featuring exclusive interviews and comments from: Eric Bischoff, fmr. President of World Championship Wrestling; Harvey Schiller, fmr. President of Turner Sports; Jamie Kellner, fmr. CEO of Turner Broadcasting System; Bill Burke, fmr. President of TBS network; Joe Uva, fmr. President of Turner Entertainment Sales and Marketing; Scot Safon, fmr. SVP of Marketing for TNT network; Kevin Nash, WWE Hall of Famer and 5-time WCW world champion; Diamond Dallas Page, WWE Hall of Famer and 3-time WCW world champion; Vince Russo, fmr. WCW writer; Marcus 'Buff' Bagwell, fmr. WCW superstar and 5-time world tag team champion; Kevin Sullivan, fmr. WCW superstar and head booker; Hugh Morrus, fmr. WCW superstar; Neal Pruitt, fmr. WCW Feature Producer and voice of the nWo; David Crockett, fmr. WCW Vice President of Production; Dick Cheatham, fmr. Group Controller for TBS; Alan Sharp, fmr. WCW Director of Public Relations; Mike Weber, fmr. WCW Director of Marketing; Rob Garner, fmr. WCW Vice President of TV Programming and Sales Jerry Jarrett, legendary wrestling promoter and booker... And many, many, many more!

Neal Pruitt's Secrets of WCW Nitro | wrestling stories from the voice of the nWo | Bischoff | Schiavone | Flair |  Austin

THE WAIT IS OVER! NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW is here!!! 175,000+ words, 56 chapters, and more new info than you'll believe! Paperback: https://wcwnitrobook.com/item/nitro-the-incredible-rise-and-inevitable-collapse-of-ted-turners-wcw-paperback E-book: https://wcwnitrobook.com/item/nitro-the-incredible-rise-and-inevitable-collapse-of-ted-turners-wcw-e-book Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/NITRO-Incredible-Inevitable-Collapse-Turners/dp/0692139176/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Synopsis In April 1999, Entertainment Weekly asked its readers what many Americans were surely wondering to themselves: how did wrestling get so big? As a consequence of the heated ratings competition between World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), the spectacle had taken over Monday nights on prime-time cable television. But in a departure from the family-friendly programming produced by the last industry boom - the 1980s wave, which made household names of Hulk Hogan, 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper and Andre the Giant - the new era of wrestling combined stunning athleticism with a raunchy sex appeal, engrossing story lines and novel production techniques that reflected a changing society and its shifting values. Once again, wrestling was a ubiquitous phenomenon - only this time, it seemed as though the fad would never end. With both WCW and WWF expanding into other forms of entertainment - movies, video games, music and the like - the potential for growth appeared to be limitless. But with uncertainty surrounding its corporate future, and increasingly uninspired programming eroding its audience, WCW stood on the verge of collapse. Three years into a five-year plan devised by its charismatic leader - a former Blue Ribbon Foods salesman named Eric Bischoff - the company whose unexpected ascension initiated the entire boom was operating on borrowed time. For by the end of the five-year plan, WCW ceased to exist. But NITRO is a story about much more than WCW and the Monday Night Wars. It is a story of an era, a time in which the media and cultural landscape precipitated - and later supported - pro wrestling's mainstream popularity. It is a story of how a company made in the image of an intuitively brilliant risk-taker betrayed its original promise. It is a story of how a handful of men, each struggling with their own limitations, facilitated a public obsession that changed television forever. And so, with the inside knowledge of a journalist, the perspective of a historian, and the passion of a fan, author Guy Evans provides a fresh look at an unfortunate inevitability - the downfall of World Championship Wrestling. Bolstered by exclusive interviews with over 120 former TBS and WCW employees, NITRO is the definitive picture of the last wrestling boom. Featuring exclusive interviews and comments from: Eric Bischoff, fmr. President of World Championship Wrestling; Harvey Schiller, fmr. President of Turner Sports; Jamie Kellner, fmr. CEO of Turner Broadcasting System; Bill Burke, fmr. President of TBS network; Joe Uva, fmr. President of Turner Entertainment Sales and Marketing; Scot Safon, fmr. SVP of Marketing for TNT network; Kevin Nash, WWE Hall of Famer and 5-time WCW world champion; Diamond Dallas Page, WWE Hall of Famer and 3-time WCW world champion; Vince Russo, fmr. WCW writer; Marcus 'Buff' Bagwell, fmr. WCW superstar and 5-time world tag team champion; Kevin Sullivan, fmr. WCW superstar and head booker; Hugh Morrus, fmr. WCW superstar; Neal Pruitt, fmr. WCW Feature Producer and voice of the nWo; David Crockett, fmr. WCW Vice President of Production; Dick Cheatham, fmr. Group Controller for TBS; Alan Sharp, fmr. WCW Director of Public Relations; Mike Weber, fmr. WCW Director of Marketing; Rob Garner, fmr. WCW Vice President of TV Programming and Sales Jerry Jarrett, legendary wrestling promoter and booker... And many, many, many more!

Neal Pruitt's Secrets of WCW Nitro | wrestling stories from the voice of the nWo | Bischoff | Schiavone | Flair |  Austin

A tremendous continuation from last week's show!! -> Don't forget to order NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW. Go to www.wcwnitrobook.com NOW! Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/neal-pruitts-secrets-of-wcw-nitro/id1276032841?mt=2 Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ipkzridq3wpauwkb2wkdl4de4su Twitter: @secretsofnitro Facebook: www.facebook.com/secretsofnitro E-mail: secretsofnitro@gmail.com

Neal Pruitt's Secrets of WCW Nitro | wrestling stories from the voice of the nWo | Bischoff | Schiavone | Flair |  Austin

Neal speaks with the "Money Man" of Turner Broadcasting in our latest episode! -> Don't forget to preorder NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW. Go to www.wcwnitrobook.com NOW! Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/neal-pruitts-secrets-of-wcw-nitro/id1276032841?mt=2 Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ipkzridq3wpauwkb2wkdl4de4su Twitter: @secretsofnitro Facebook: www.facebook.com/secretsofnitro E-mail: secretsofnitro@gmail.com

Neal Pruitt's Secrets of WCW Nitro | wrestling stories from the voice of the nWo | Bischoff | Schiavone | Flair |  Austin

ICYMI: Neal sat down with the great Tony Schiavone in October, and what resulted was a fascinating 50-minute interview! We'll be back with an original episode next week, right here on Neal Pruitt's Secrets of WCW Nitro! -> Don't forget to preorder NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW. Go to www.wcwnitrobook.com NOW! Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/neal-pruitts-secrets-of-wcw-nitro/id1276032841?mt=2 Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ipkzridq3wpauwkb2wkdl4de4su Twitter: @secretsofnitro Facebook: www.facebook.com/secretsofnitro E-mail: secretsofnitro@gmail.com

Neal Pruitt's Secrets of WCW Nitro | wrestling stories from the voice of the nWo | Bischoff | Schiavone | Flair |  Austin

Gary Michael Cappetta - The World's Most Dangerous Announcer - returns to talk Cactus Jack losing his ear (!), working with El Gigante, his stage show, advice for young wrestlers, and more! Check it out and enjoy! -> Don't forget to preorder NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW. Go to www.wcwnitrobook.com NOW! Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/neal-pruitts-secrets-of-wcw-nitro/id1276032841?mt=2 Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ipkzridq3wpauwkb2wkdl4de4su Twitter: @secretsofnitro Facebook: www.facebook.com/secretsofnitro E-mail: secretsofnitro@gmail.com

Neal Pruitt's Secrets of WCW Nitro | wrestling stories from the voice of the nWo | Bischoff | Schiavone | Flair |  Austin

Gary Michael Cappetta - The World's Most Dangerous Announcer - joins Neal this week on Secrets of Nitro! Topics include working with Gorilla Monsoon, idolizing Bruno Sammartino, WCW memories and more! -> Don't forget to preorder NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW. Go to www.wcwnitrobook.com NOW! Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/neal-pruitts-secrets-of-wcw-nitro/id1276032841?mt=2 Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ipkzridq3wpauwkb2wkdl4de4su Twitter: @secretsofnitro Facebook: www.facebook.com/secretsofnitro E-mail: secretsofnitro@gmail.com

Neal Pruitt's Secrets of WCW Nitro | wrestling stories from the voice of the nWo | Bischoff | Schiavone | Flair |  Austin

"The Assassin" Jody Hamilton returns to discuss his working relationship with Neal, Deep South Championship Wrestling, advice for young wrestlers, adventures in Japan, and more! -> Don't forget to preorder NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW. Go to www.wcwnitrobook.com NOW! Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/neal-pruitts-secrets-of-wcw-nitro/id1276032841?mt=2 Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ipkzridq3wpauwkb2wkdl4de4su Twitter: @secretsofnitro Facebook: www.facebook.com/secretsofnitro E-mail: secretsofnitro@gmail.com

Neal Pruitt's Secrets of WCW Nitro | wrestling stories from the voice of the nWo | Bischoff | Schiavone | Flair |  Austin

The man, the myth, the legend! "The Assassin" Jody Hamilton - wrestler, promoter and trainer for over five decades - joins Secrets of Nitro for a rare interview. Sit back and learn from a true icon of the sport! Also, don't forget to preorder NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW. Go to www.wcwnitrobook.com NOW! Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/neal-pruitts-secrets-of-wcw-nitro/id1276032841?mt=2 Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ipkzridq3wpauwkb2wkdl4de4su Twitter: @secretsofnitro Facebook: www.facebook.com/secretsofnitro E-mail: secretsofnitro@gmail.com

Neal Pruitt's Secrets of WCW Nitro | wrestling stories from the voice of the nWo | Bischoff | Schiavone | Flair |  Austin

Neal catches up with Nigel Sherrod, formerly of Deep South Wrestling, a WWE developmental territory. In a wide-ranging talk, Nigel talks about his work refuting The Fabulous Moolah controversy, his time working with Neal, Lucha Libre, and much more! Enjoy! Also, don't forget to preorder NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW. Go to www.wcwnitrobook.com NOW! Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/neal-pruitts-secrets-of-wcw-nitro/id1276032841?mt=2 Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ipkzridq3wpauwkb2wkdl4de4su Twitter: @secretsofnitro Facebook: www.facebook.com/secretsofnitro E-mail: secretsofnitro@gmail.com

Neal Pruitt's Secrets of WCW Nitro | wrestling stories from the voice of the nWo | Bischoff | Schiavone | Flair |  Austin

Mark Jindrak - aka Marco Corleone - returns to talk his time in OVW, working for CMLL, acting on Mexican television, and much more! Enjoy! Also, don't forget to preorder NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW. Go to www.wcwnitrobook.com NOW! Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/neal-pruitts-secrets-of-wcw-nitro/id1276032841?mt=2 Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ipkzridq3wpauwkb2wkdl4de4su Twitter: @secretsofnitro Facebook: www.facebook.com/secretsofnitro E-mail: secretsofnitro@gmail.com

Neal Pruitt's Secrets of WCW Nitro | wrestling stories from the voice of the nWo | Bischoff | Schiavone | Flair |  Austin

This week: Mark Jindrak - aka Marco Corleone - joins Neal to talk early his WCW memories, training at the Power Plant, learning the business, and much more! An awesome listen! Also, don't forget to preorder NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW. Go to www.wcwnitrobook.com NOW! Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/neal-pruitts-secrets-of-wcw-nitro/id1276032841?mt=2 Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ipkzridq3wpauwkb2wkdl4de4su Twitter: @secretsofnitro Facebook: www.facebook.com/secretsofnitro E-mail: secretsofnitro@gmail.com

Neal Pruitt's Secrets of WCW Nitro | wrestling stories from the voice of the nWo | Bischoff | Schiavone | Flair |  Austin

This week on Secrets, Neal is joined by Diamond Dallas Page for an inspirational interview! Page discusses his early life, relationship with family, initial attempts to break into wrestling, and more in a 45-minute talk. Enjoy!  Also, don't forget to preorder NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW. Go to www.wcwnitrobook.com NOW! Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/neal-pruitts-secrets-of-wcw-nitro/id1276032841?mt=2 Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ipkzridq3wpauwkb2wkdl4de4su Twitter: @secretsofnitro Facebook: www.facebook.com/secretsofnitro E-mail: secretsofnitro@gmail.com

Neal Pruitt's Secrets of WCW Nitro | wrestling stories from the voice of the nWo | Bischoff | Schiavone | Flair |  Austin

This one gets emotional, folks. As promised last week, this is Part 2 (the post-show) of WCW Live! in Panama City, minutes after Nitro went off the air - forever. An extremely rare broadcast featuring Jeremy Borash, Bob Ryder, and a cavalcade of other guests. Enjoy... Next week: Neal speaks with Diamond Dallas Page! Guy also discusses his upcoming book NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW. You can pre-order NOW at www.wcwnitrobook.com  Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/neal-pruitts-secrets-of-wcw-nitro/id1276032841?mt=2 Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ipkzridq3wpauwkb2wkdl4de4su Twitter: @secretsofnitro Facebook: www.facebook.com/secretsofnitro E-mail: secretsofnitro@gmail.com

Neal Pruitt's Secrets of WCW Nitro | wrestling stories from the voice of the nWo | Bischoff | Schiavone | Flair |  Austin

With the anniversary of the last Nitro approaching, we decided to open up the audio vault this week. This is an extremely rare part of WCW history - the final WCW Live! broadcast with Jeremy Borash and Bob Ryder. This was recorded backstage in Panama City on March 26th, 2001. Check back next week for Part 2. Guy also discusses his upcoming book NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW. You can pre-order NOW at www.wcwnitrobook.com  Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/neal-pruitts-secrets-of-wcw-nitro/id1276032841?mt=2 Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ipkzridq3wpauwkb2wkdl4de4su Twitter: @secretsofnitro Facebook: www.facebook.com/secretsofnitro E-mail: secretsofnitro@gmail.com