WCW Monday Nitro was WCW’s weekly flagship television show and premiered in 1995. The program became the centerpiece of the famous Monday Night Wars against WWE Raw and revolutionized wrestling television with a faster and more unpredictable style. The nWo storyline in particular helped Nitro become the most successful wrestling show on American television for a period during the late 1990s. Stars such as Sting, Goldberg, Hulk Hogan, and Diamond Dallas Page defined the atmosphere of the show. Nitro became known for major surprises, unexpected title changes, and its energetic live presentation. The series ended in 2001 after WWE purchased WCW and is still considered a legendary part of wrestling history today.
