WCW Monday Nitro: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of WCW Monday Nitro Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
January 1, 1996
Jan 1, 1996
On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro two of professional wrestling's most iconic figures step into the squared circle in a battle for the ages when Hulk Hogan takes on 'Nature Boy'
January 8, 1996
Jan 8, 1996
This episode of WCW Monday Nitro features a tag team match of epic proportions when Hulk Hogan joins forces with 'Macho Man' Randy Savage to battle Four Horsemen members, 'Nature B
January 15, 1996
Jan 15, 1996
Hulk Hogan looks to dismantle the Dungeon of Doom when he battles Meng in the main event. Longtime rivals square off when "Nature Boy" Ric Flair takes on Sting. Public Enemy face T
January 22, 1996
Jan 22, 1996
On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro Hulk Hogan has the unenviable task of facing one of the Dungeon of Doom's largest members, The One Man Gang. 'Macho Man' Randy Savage battles 'N
January 29, 1996
Jan 29, 1996
Hulk Hogan faces "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Tensions are on the rise between the Dungeon of Doom and The Four Horsemen. The Road Warriors battle The Faces of Fear in tag team action.
February 5, 1996
Feb 5, 1996
On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro The Road Warriors are back in action when they face the team of Lex Luger and Sting. 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair battles Marcus Bagwell. The Taskmast
February 12, 1996
Feb 12, 1996
On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro the heated rivalry between Hulk Hogan, 'Macho Man' Randy Savage, and The Four Horsemen reaches a fever pitch. Hogan battles 'The Enforcer' Arn A
February 19, 1996
Feb 19, 1996
On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro Ric Flair and The Four Horsemen enlist the services of another group in their quest to rid WCW of Hulk Hogan. Ric Flair battles 'Macho Man' Rand
February 26, 1996
Feb 26, 1996
This episode of WCW Monday Nitro features a huge Six-Man Tag Team main event when Hulk Hogan, 'Macho Man' Randy Savage, and The Booty Man take on 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair, Arn Anders
March 11, 1996
Mar 11, 1996
Ric Flair, Arn Anderson & Kevin Sullivan take on Hulk Hogan, "Macho Man" Randy Savage & The Booty Man in a Six-Man Double Strap Lumberjack Match. Two of WCW's fiercest teams step i
March 18, 1996
Mar 18, 1996
"The Taskmaster" Kevin Sullivan & Ric Flair battle Hulk Hogan & "Macho Man" Randy Savage. The Road Warriors face The Nasty Boys. Arn Anderson takes on The Booty Man. The Steiner Br
March 25, 1996
Mar 25, 1996
On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair faces one of his toughest tests to date when he takes on The Giant in the main event. 'Macho Man' Randy Savage faces Iris
April 1, 1996
Apr 1, 1996
Lex Luger goes one-on-one with "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Three of WCW's most prominent tag teams compete in a Triangle Match when The Nasty Boys, The Steiner Brothers, and The Road W
April 15, 1996
Apr 15, 1996
Hulk Hogan looks to overcome the odds when he faces "The Taskmaster" Kevin Sullivan & Arn Anderson in a Handicap Match. "Nature Boy" Ric Flair joins forces with The Giant to face S
April 22, 1996
Apr 22, 1996
On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro The Giant joins forces with 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair to take on WCW Tag Team Champions, Sting and Lex Luger. Meng battles 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan. Pu
April 29, 1996
Apr 29, 1996
On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro WCW World Heavyweight Champion, 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair, battles The Giant. Two of WCW's toughest competitors face off in a Parking Lot Brawl whe
May 6, 1996
May 6, 1996
On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro The Giant defends his WCW World Heavyweight Championship against 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan. Sting takes on Lord Steven Regal. Two of the best junior
May 13, 1996
May 13, 1996
On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro The Giant puts the WCW World Heavyweight Championship on the line against 'The Total Package' Lex Luger. 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair takes on V.K. Wa
May 20, 1996
May 20, 1996
The Giant puts the WCW World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Arn Anderson. "Macho Man" Randy Savage is on the hunt for Ric Flair as Flair goes one on one with Eddie Gu
May 27, 1996
May 27, 1996
This episode of WCW Monday Nitro features a shocking appearance that turned the world of professional wrestling upside down and changed the industry forever. Sting battles Scott St
June 3, 1996
Jun 3, 1996
The Outsider makes a promise to Eric Bischoff and Sting that he has a "big" surprise in store for them. Sting & Lex Luger battle The Steiner Brothers. "Macho Man" Randy Savage make
June 10, 1996
Jun 10, 1996
Witness one of the most historic moments in professional wrestling history when two Outsiders vow to take over World Championship Wrestling. Ric Flair & Arn Anderson battle Sting &
June 17, 1996
Jun 17, 1996
Scott Steiner faces The Giant in the main event. "Mean" Gene Okerlund has a huge announcement regarding the upcoming Bash at the Beach event. Dean Malenko battles Rey Mysterio. "Ma
June 24, 1996
Jun 24, 1996
On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro Sting and Lex Luger defend the WCW Tag Team Championship in a Triangle Match against The Steiner Brothers and Harlem Heat. The Outsiders declare
July 1, 1996
Jul 1, 1996
The Outsiders once again stir the pot and cause trouble. Will WCW crumble under the pressure of this outside invasion? Harlem Heat defends the WCW Tag Team Championship against The
July 8, 1996
Jul 8, 1996
Just one day removed from Bash at the Beach, witness the fallout to one of the most historic professional wrestling events of all time. The Outsiders are in the house and looking t
July 15, 1996
Jul 15, 1996
On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro witness the start of the meteoric rise to the top of the sports entertainment industry for The Outsiders and Hulk Hogan. Lex Luger goes one on o
July 22, 1996
Jul 22, 1996
Lex Luger, Sting & "Macho Man" Randy Savage join forces to take on members of The Four Horsemen in the main event. Team WCW is ready to strike back against Hulk Hogan and The Outsi
July 29, 1996
Jul 29, 1996
On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro Hulk Hogan and The Outsiders are hell bent on bringing team WCW down to its knees. The Giant defends the WCW World Heavyweight Championship in t
August 5, 1996
Aug 5, 1996
On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro The Four Horsemen declare war on Hulk Hogan and the New World Order. Sting and Lex Luger take on The Nasty Boys in tag team action. 'Macho Man'
August 12, 1996
Aug 12, 1996
The Outsiders make their first WCW in-ring appearance when they take on the team of Sting & Lex Luger. "Macho Man" Randy Savage battles longtime rival "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Rey M
August 19, 1996
Aug 19, 1996
Members of WCW form an unlikely alliance in preparation for the upcoming War Games match at Fall Brawl. Chavo Guerrero Jr. takes on Diamond Dallas Page. The American Males face Har
August 26, 1996
Aug 26, 1996
The New World Order's reign of terror is just beginning as Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, and Hulk Hogan look to bring their brand of justice to all the superstars of WCW. Ric Flair teams
September 2, 1996
Sep 2, 1996
While the WCW locker room tries to rally against the recent dominance of the New World Order, The Giant shows where his loyalties lie. Referee Nick Patrick's questionable officiati
September 9, 1996
Sep 9, 1996
The New World Order continues to gain momentum in their hostile takeover as their newest acquisition rocks the foundation WCW. The Dungeon of Doom has a message for both WCW and th
September 16, 1996
Sep 16, 1996
The New World Order continues to get stronger with the arrival of the sixth member. Meanwhile, the ranks of WCW get thinner as the real Sting shows the world that he is going in a
September 23, 1996
Sep 23, 1996
With many of its top Superstars away on tour in Japan, World Championship Wrestling is defenseless as the New World Order makes an attempt to completely take over. As Superstars tr
September 30, 1996
Sep 30, 1996
While the New World Order celebrate living the life, after a recent string of success, Miss Elizabeth's loyalties are called into question by those in WCW. Eric Bischoff makes a pr
October 7, 1996
Oct 7, 1996
On this edition of Nitro, the New World Order continues to target Macho Man Randy Savage among other WCW superstars. As Glacier continues his success in the ring, Harlem Heat takes
October 14, 1996
Oct 14, 1996
After weeks of torment, the Macho Man Randy Savage is confronted with a plea for forgiveness from Miss Elizabeth. As the ranks of the New World Order continue to march over WCW, tw
October 21, 1996
Oct 21, 1996
While the New World Order continues to parade their version of Sting throughout WCW, the real Sting makes his presence felt and receives an offer from the NWO. Hollywood Hogan cont
October 28, 1996
Oct 28, 1996
Just 24 hours removed from Halloween Havoc, the New World Order continues to have the upper hand in their war with World Championship Wrestling but Hollywood Hogan may have to pay
November 4, 1996
Nov 4, 1996
While the New World Order continues to disrupt the established order, Eric Bischoff tries to set up a match between Hollywood Hogan and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. Despite not having the
November 11, 1996
Nov 11, 1996
The Outsiders look to recruit a diamond in the rough to the New World Order. Sting's actions continue to cause controversy. Speculation over the impending confrontation between "Ro
November 18, 1996
Nov 18, 1996
Lies, secrets, and loyalties come to light on this edition of Nitro as Rowdy Roddy Piper exposes the one behind the New World Order's success. Sting delivers a cryptic message to a
November 25, 1996
Nov 25, 1996
Eric Bischoff, now in the New World Order, gives all Superstars a chance to choose which side they are on. Diamond Dallas Page's loyalties are under scrutiny. Sting continues to ra
December 2, 1996
Dec 2, 1996
The Steiner Brothers call out Sting to answer for his recent controversial actions. As the road to Starrcade continues, legends rally in support of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper in his upcom
December 9, 1996
Dec 9, 1996
"Rowdy" Roddy Piper looks for payback against Hollywood Hogan and the New World Order. Diamond Dallas Page must once again explain his relationship with The Outsiders. Plus, Chris
December 16, 1996
Dec 16, 1996
As the New World Order takes over this edition of Nitro, their ranks continue to get stronger with defection of more WCW superstars. In "Rowdy" Roddy Piper's absence Hollywood Hoga
December 23, 1996
Dec 23, 1996
While World Heavyweight Champion Hollywood Hogan and the New World Order continue their dominance, dissension is brewing in the ranks of the Four Horsemen. Speculation over Sting's
December 30, 1996
Dec 30, 1996
Following his defeat at the hands of Rowdy Roddy Piper at Starrcade, Hollywood Hogan claims a different result of that match up. As the Four Horsemen continue to have problems from