The BEST episodes of WCW Monday Nitro season 1

Every episode of WCW Monday Nitro season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of WCW Monday Nitro season 1!

WCW's flagship show led to the famous Monday Night War. Featuring the nWo, Lex Luger, Ric Flair, Sting, and the Cruiserweights.

Last Updated: 11/28/2024Network: TNT (US)Status: Ended
Nitro 01
star
8.69
42 votes

#1 - Nitro 01

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/4/1995

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.

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Nitro 02
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6.70
10 votes

#2 - Nitro 02

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/11/1995

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.

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Nitro 05
star
6.67
9 votes

#3 - Nitro 05

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/2/1995

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.

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Nitro 15
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6.60
5 votes

#4 - Nitro 15

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/11/1995

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.

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Nitro 07
star
6.43
7 votes

#5 - Nitro 07

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/16/1995

On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro the unlikely team of Sting and 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair take on Brian Pillman and Arn Anderson in the main event. Mean Gene Okerlund interviews Kevin Sullivan and The Giant. Plus, Hacksaw Jim Duggan is in action against Meng and much more.

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Nitro 12
star
6.43
7 votes

#6 - Nitro 12

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/20/1995

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.

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Nitro 16
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6.40
5 votes

#7 - Nitro 16

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 12/18/1995

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.

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Nitro 06
star
6.38
8 votes

#8 - Nitro 06

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/9/1995

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.

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Nitro 10
star
6.33
9 votes

#9 - Nitro 10

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/6/1995

On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro the fans get to call the shots in this interactive episode. New World Heavyweight Champion, The Giant, is in action against Cobra. Hulk Hogan and Macho Man Randy Savage flirt with the dark side. Taskmaster takes on the Renegade. Sting battles 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair in the main event and much more.

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Nitro 14
star
6.29
7 votes

#10 - Nitro 14

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/4/1995

"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.

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Nitro 11
star
6.11
9 votes

#11 - Nitro 11

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/13/1995

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.

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Nitro 08
star
6.00
7 votes

#12 - Nitro 08

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/23/1995

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.

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Nitro 04
star
5.89
9 votes

#13 - Nitro 04

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/25/1995

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.

Nitro 13
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5.86
7 votes

#14 - Nitro 13

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/27/1995

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.

Nitro 17
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5.83
6 votes

#15 - Nitro 17

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 12/25/1995

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.

Nitro 09
star
5.38
8 votes

#16 - Nitro 09

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/30/1995

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.

Nitro 03
star
5.22
9 votes

#17 - Nitro 03

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/18/1995

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.