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1996
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May 27, 1996
Say Hello to the Bad Guy
Scott Hall — best known to sports-entertainment fans as Razor Ramon — emerges from the audience during a match between Steve Doll and The Mauler with a microphone in his hand and starts a sports-entertainment firestorm by saying, “You people know who I am, but you don’t know why I’m here.” The reasons behind Hall’s invasion change the landscape of professional wrestling.
June 10, 1996
You Wanted A War?
Hall returns with a "big surprise" for WCW in the form of Kevin Nash. Seemingly representing WWE, the big men insult WCW stars like Sting and Hulk Hogan before Big Daddy Cool powerbombs WCW President Eric Bischoff and reveals that they were associated with a third man. (WATCH) After this night, Nitro beats Raw in the ratings for 84 consecutive weeks.
July 7, 1996
The Third Man
At Bash at the Beach, Hall & Nash dominate Sting, Lex Luger and “Macho Man” Randy Savage, which brings out Hulk Hogan. Looking like he’s out to defend his WCW brothers, Hogan shocks the world when he assaults Savage and reveals himself to be in collusion with Hall and Nash. As distraught fans launch trash into the ring, The Hulkster embraces The Outsiders, effectively launching The New World Order. (WATCH)
July 8, 1996
Rey Takes Off
Less than a month after debuting in WCW, high-flying sensation Rey Mysterio defeats Dean Malenko to win the WCW Cruiserweight Championship. The Little Big Man will go on to win the title a total of seven times during his career while sparking major interest in the lucha libre style of competition.
Oct. 21, 1996
The Dark Warrior
As The nWo adds members like The Giant and The Million Dollar Man to their ranks, an embittered Sting adopts a darker personality and embarks on a crusade to destroy the invading army. No longer wearing neon tights and colorful face-paint, the WCW stalwart dresses in black, lurks in the rafters and makes life hell for Hogan and company.
Nov. 18, 1996
Sleazy-E
Eric Bischoff is confronted by "Rowdy" Roddy Piper after failing to secure a contract for Hot Rod to face Hulk Hogan. As The Rowdy One gets upset and begins to insinuate that the executive is up to something, The nWo comes to the WCW President's defense, revealing that Bischoff has been part of the faction all along!
[Image: http://www.wwe.com/f/wysiwyg/image/2012/...istory.jpg]
May 27, 1996
Say Hello to the Bad Guy
Scott Hall — best known to sports-entertainment fans as Razor Ramon — emerges from the audience during a match between Steve Doll and The Mauler with a microphone in his hand and starts a sports-entertainment firestorm by saying, “You people know who I am, but you don’t know why I’m here.” The reasons behind Hall’s invasion change the landscape of professional wrestling.
June 10, 1996
You Wanted A War?
Hall returns with a "big surprise" for WCW in the form of Kevin Nash. Seemingly representing WWE, the big men insult WCW stars like Sting and Hulk Hogan before Big Daddy Cool powerbombs WCW President Eric Bischoff and reveals that they were associated with a third man. (WATCH) After this night, Nitro beats Raw in the ratings for 84 consecutive weeks.
July 7, 1996
The Third Man
At Bash at the Beach, Hall & Nash dominate Sting, Lex Luger and “Macho Man” Randy Savage, which brings out Hulk Hogan. Looking like he’s out to defend his WCW brothers, Hogan shocks the world when he assaults Savage and reveals himself to be in collusion with Hall and Nash. As distraught fans launch trash into the ring, The Hulkster embraces The Outsiders, effectively launching The New World Order. (WATCH)
July 8, 1996
Rey Takes Off
Less than a month after debuting in WCW, high-flying sensation Rey Mysterio defeats Dean Malenko to win the WCW Cruiserweight Championship. The Little Big Man will go on to win the title a total of seven times during his career while sparking major interest in the lucha libre style of competition.
Oct. 21, 1996
The Dark Warrior
As The nWo adds members like The Giant and The Million Dollar Man to their ranks, an embittered Sting adopts a darker personality and embarks on a crusade to destroy the invading army. No longer wearing neon tights and colorful face-paint, the WCW stalwart dresses in black, lurks in the rafters and makes life hell for Hogan and company.
Nov. 18, 1996
Sleazy-E
Eric Bischoff is confronted by "Rowdy" Roddy Piper after failing to secure a contract for Hot Rod to face Hulk Hogan. As The Rowdy One gets upset and begins to insinuate that the executive is up to something, The nWo comes to the WCW President's defense, revealing that Bischoff has been part of the faction all along!
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