WCW Monday Nitro: Season 4
Season 4 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 3.
- 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 4 Progress Shield
January 5, 1998
Jan 5, 1998
There’s tension in the air between members of the New World Order. Will they be able to stick together or is this the beginning of the end for the most powerful group in sports-ent
January 12, 1998
Jan 12, 1998
The nWo addresses the possibility of ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage leaving the group on this episode of Nitro. Diamond Dallas Page has a huge announcement regarding the debut episode of
January 19, 1998
Jan 19, 1998
Hulk Hogan issues a challenge to an imposing figure. Ric Flair delivers a special message to Bret Hart. The war of words between Scott Hall and Larry Zbyszko continues. Eddie Guerr
January 26, 1998
Jan 26, 1998
Chairman J.J. Dillon issues an important statement regarding new sanctions in WCW. Goldberg takes on Brad Armstrong. Buff Bagwell faces Scott Steiner. Psicosis battles Chavo Guerre
February 2, 1998
Feb 2, 1998
Hulk Hogan has his sights set on Sting and will stop at nothing until he gets a rematch. “Macho Man” Randy Savage faces Sting in the main event. Psicosis battles Juventud Guerrera.
February 9, 1998
Feb 9, 1998
Hollywood Hogan stirs up controversy. The Outsiders face The Steiner Brothers in the main event. Goldberg takes on Lord Steven Regal. Eddie Guerrero joins forces with Chris Jericho
February 16, 1998
Feb 16, 1998
Sting teams with Lex Luger to face Hollywood Hogan & “Macho Man” Randy Savage in the main event. Goldberg takes on Hugh Morrus. The Outsiders face Public Enemy in tag team action.
February 23, 1998
Feb 23, 1998
Sting has brought the WCW World Championship back to where it belongs, but the New World Order are plotting their next move to foil the champion’s reign. Ric Flair takes on Brad Ar
March 2, 1998
Mar 2, 1998
Sting joins forces with “Macho Man” Randy Savage to face Hollywood Hogan & Scott Hall. Eddie Guerrero teams with Chris Jericho to face Dean Malenko & Booker T. Raven faces Disco In
March 9, 1998
Mar 9, 1998
“Macho Man” Randy Savage refuses to back down from the New World Order and enlists two huge WCW Superstars to join the fight in the main event. Ric Flair goes one-on-one with Curt
March 16, 1998 - Spring Break-Out 1998
Mar 16, 1998
“Macho Man” Randy Savage makes his intentions for the NWO known to Eric Bischoff. Sting teams with Lex Luger to clash with Hollywood Hulk Hogan & Savage in the main event. Chavo Gu
March 23, 1998
Mar 23, 1998
The Giant faces Hollywood Hulk Hogan & Kevin Nash in a Handicap Match. Champions collide when Diamond Dallas Page battles Sting. Curt Hennig takes on Davey Boy Smith. Chavo Guerrer
March 30, 1998
Mar 30, 1998
Kevin Nash teams with “Macho Man” Randy Savage to take on Sting & Lex Luger. Fit Finlay faces Saturn. Troubles are brewing within the New World Order between Hollywood Hogan and Ke
April 6, 1998
Apr 6, 1998
Sting defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Kevin Nash in the main event. Chris Jericho faces Juventud Guerrera. It’s international warfare when La Parka, Psicosis & E
April 13, 1998
Apr 13, 1998
“Rowdy” Roddy Piper lays down the law when he signs a huge main event. Two of WCW’s toughest go at it when Fit Finlay takes on Scott Steiner. Lex Luger faces Buff Bagwell. Goldberg
April 20, 1998
Apr 20, 1998
Hollywood Hogan and the New World Order have an important message for “Macho Man” Randy Savage. Juventud Guerrera faces Chris Jericho. Goldberg looks to extend his undefeated strea
April 27, 1998
Apr 27, 1998
Kevin Nash and “Macho Man” Randy Savage have a big surprise for Hollywood Hogan. Sting, Lex Luger & The Giant face Konnan, Brian Adams & Scott Steiner. Booker T battles Eddie Guerr
April 28, 1998 - Tuesday Nitro
Apr 28, 1998
Special Tuesday edition of Nitro. World Cruiserweight Champion Chris Jericho vs Psichosis, Hugh Morrus and The Barbarian face Public Enemy, World Television Champion, Booker T figh
May 4, 1998
May 4, 1998
The Wolfpac are in the house and looking to recruit their newest member while sending a message to Hollywood Hogan. Lex Luger takes on Kevin Nash. Chris Jericho takes on Dean Malen
May 11, 1998
May 11, 1998
Bret Hart discusses his upcoming match against “Macho Man” Randy Savage. Hollywood Hogan squares off against Savage in a big main event match. Billy Kidman faces Juventud Guerrera.
May 18, 1998
May 18, 1998
Eric Bischoff discusses his future in WCW. Psicosis battles Saturn. “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and “Macho Man” Randy Savage look to settle their differences. The NWO continues to wreak ha
May 25, 1998
May 25, 1998
The battle lines have been drawn between the New World Order and The Wolfpac. NWO Sting & The Giant face Lex Luger & Sting. Konnan faces La Parka. The saga between “Rowdy” Roddy Pi
June 1, 1998
Jun 1, 1998
The Wolfpac look to even the odds against the New World Order by recruiting Sting. The Giant & Hollywood Hogan face Lex Luger & Kevin Nash in the main event. Public Enemy faces Sat
June 8, 1998
Jun 8, 1998
NBA Superstar Dennis Rodman is back in the corner of the New World Order. How will The Wolfpac respond to the presence of “The Worm?” Chris Jericho receives some bad news from Ted
June 15, 1998
Jun 15, 1998
The Public Enemy takes on Barbarian & Hugh Morrus in a Hardcore Match. Harlem Heat battles Sting & Kevin Nash. “Macho Man” Randy Savage issues a big challenge to Diamond Dallas Pag
June 22, 1998
Jun 22, 1998
NFL Superstar Kevin Greene makes his return on this wild episode of Nitro! The Giant is featured in the main event. The Wolfpac issue a bold statement regarding the WCW Tag Team Ti
June 29, 1998
Jun 29, 1998
Kevin Greene makes his intentions for the New World Order known, but the NWO has its sights set on a certain NBA superstar. The Giant competes in a handicap match against Sumo Fuji
July 6, 1998
Jul 6, 1998
Hollywood Hulk Hogan lays out his master plan for Diamond Dallas Page and Karl Malone at Bash at the Beach. Goldberg defends the United States Championship against Scott Hall and t
July 13, 1998
Jul 13, 1998
Scott Hall shows his true colors when he takes on Hollywood Hogan. Goldberg defends the United States Championship against Curt Hennig in the main event. Chris Jericho rains on the
July 20, 1998
Jul 20, 1998
Scott Hall has some choice words for former best friend Kevin Nash and teams with The Giant to battle Nash & Sting. Bret Hart faces Diamond Dallas Page. Chris Jericho addresses his
July 27, 1998
Jul 27, 1998
The New World Order have their sights set on Goldberg’s World Heavyweight Championship. Sting takes on Scott Hall. Diamond Dallas Page vows to get rid of Hollywood Hogan. Will he b
August 3, 1998
Aug 3, 1998
Diamond Dallas Page gives his thoughts on the upcoming Road Wild event where he’ll partner with Tonight Show host Jay Leno. WCW World Heavyweight Champion, Goldberg will stop at no
August 10, 1998
Aug 10, 1998
Lex Luger has his sights set on Bret Hart’s United States Championship. Meng faces Goldberg in the main event. Sting teams with Kevin Nash to face Scott Hall & The Giant. Chris Jer
August 17, 1998
Aug 17, 1998
Hulk Hogan receives the ultimate surprise. Bret Hart defends the United States Championship against Diamond Dallas Page. J.J. Dillon makes a huge executive decision concerning Hall
August 24, 1998
Aug 24, 1998
The Warrior is back and looking to turn WCW upside down. Kevin Nash finds the perfect tag team partner to face Hollywood Hulk Hogan & The Giant. Chris Jericho battles Curt Hennig.
August 31, 1998
Aug 31, 1998
Hollywood Hogan teams with Bret Hart to face Sting & Lex Luger. J.J. Dillon takes a walk down memory lane with Arn Anderson. “Rowdy” Roddy Piper has choice words for Bret Hart. Chr
September 7, 1998
Sep 7, 1998
Hollywood Hogan is hell-bent on getting his hands on The Warrior. The Wolfpac attempts to recruit Diamond Dallas Page for the big War Games event. DDP teams with “Rowdy” Roddy Pipe
September 14, 1998
Sep 14, 1998
Ric Flair makes his triumphant return to WCW on this action packed episode of Nitro! Sting takes on Goldberg in a huge main event. ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper gives Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart
September 21, 1998
Sep 21, 1998
The mysterious Warrior is in the house for this episode of Nitro and his message to the New World Order is coming through loud and clear. The Giant teams with Stevie Ray to take on
September 28, 1998
Sep 28, 1998
Hulk Hogan is bound and determined to get his hands on The Warrrior after the Warrior’s attacks on the New World Order. Bret Hart responds to comments from Eric Bischoff. Hart and
October 5, 1998
Oct 5, 1998
The arena can barely contain a wild brawl between Bret Hart and Sting. Psicosis faces Billy Kidman. Judy Bagwell has some choice words for her son. Brian Adams takes on Rick Steine
October 12, 1998
Oct 12, 1998
The war between Eric Bischoff and The Four Horsemen escalates. The Warrior stands beside Sting in the fight against New World Order members Hollywood Hulk Hogan & Bret Hart in the
October 19, 1998
Oct 19, 1998
The Mayor of Minneapolis makes a special presentation on this big episode of Nitro. Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart faces Sting in a huge main event. Chris Jericho takes on Raven. Rey Myste
October 26, 1998
Oct 26, 1998
The Warrior is back on Nitro and vows to get his hands on Hollywood Hogan. Diamond Dallas Page faces Bret Hart in the main event. Plus, see the entire match between Goldberg and Di
November 2, 1998
Nov 2, 1998
The Four Horsemen are riding high once again on this episode of Nitro and have their sights set on nWo head honcho, Eric Bischoff. The Giant takes on Lex Luger in the main event. S
November 9, 1998
Nov 9, 1998
Hollywood Hogan has a huge announcement regarding the future of the United States of America. Bret Hart continues his tirade against WCW’s favorites. Rey Mysterio battles Eddie Gue
November 10, 1998 - Tuesday Nitro
Nov 10, 1998
A special 1 hour Tueday edition of WCW Nitro. Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. El Dandy. Saturn vs. Sick Boy. Booker T vs. Disco Inferno. Fit Finlay vs. Steve McMichael. Goldberg (WCW Wor
November 16, 1998
Nov 16, 1998
Ric Flair will stop at nothing until he gets his hands on Eric Bischoff and brings back an old ally to help him in his fight. Kidman defends the WCW Cruiserweight Championship agai
November 23, 1998
Nov 23, 1998
With a former Four Horsemen member back in the picture, Ric Flair looks to do the impossible and knock Eric Bischoff out of the picture. Goldberg battles The Giant in the main even
November 24, 1998 - Tuesday Nitro
Nov 24, 1998
A special 1 hour Tuesday edition of WCW Nitro. Scott Norton vs. Kaz Hayashi. Disco Inferno vs. Scott Putski. Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. Tokyo Magnum. Stevie Ray vs. Van Hammer. Juv
November 30, 1998
Nov 30, 1998
Scott Steiner and the New World Order have their sights set on defector Scott Hall. Will Hall be able to outwit the nWo or are his days numbered? Ric Flair looks to gain revenge on
December 7, 1998
Dec 7, 1998
The arena can barely contain the wild action between Goldberg and Kevin Nash as Starrcade rapidly approaches. Scott Hall battles Scott Steiner. Booker T takes on Konnan. Ric Flair
December 14, 1998
Dec 14, 1998
Ric Flair has intensity and passion on his side in the fight against Eric Bischoff, but will his emotions get the best of him on this episode of Nitro? Goldberg, Bam Bam Bigelow, a
December 21, 1998
Dec 21, 1998
Eric Bischoff crossed the line when he got Ric Flair’s family involved in their heated rivalry. Goldberg defends the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against Scott Hall in the ma
December 28, 1998
Dec 28, 1998
Ric Flair finally gets Eric Bischoff one-on-one and if Flair wins, he gains control of WCW for 90 days. Scott Steiner battles Konnan. Rey Mysterio joins forces with Kidman to take