Monday Night War

WCW Monday Nitro January 4, 1999

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Live from Atlanta, GA

Airdate: January 4, 1999

Attendance: 38,809 (34,788 paid)

Hosted by Tony Schiavone, “Iron” Mike Tenay, Larry Zbyszko, & Bobby “The Brain” Heenan

Will Goldberg reclaim the World title? What’s new with Hogan? What’s up with Elizabeth? With Flair now in charge of WCW, what’s next for the Four Horsemen? Will Saturn defeat Jericho? Who wins the Texas tornado match? And what’s on Wrath’s mind? For the third time in six weeks, Nitro’s held in a dome. With a hot crowd, how will WCW respond?

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WWF RAW is WAR December 28, 1998

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Live from Albany, NY

Airdate: December 28, 1998

Attendance: 11,928 (sold out)

Hosted by Michael Cole & Jerry “The King” Lawler

What happens to Michaels? Who will win the main event and how is Rock involved? What’s the latest between DX and the Corporation? What’s the deal with Henry, PMS, and Chyna? Can the WWF close out 1998 on a good note?

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WCW Monday Nitro December 28, 1998

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Live from Baltimore, MD

Airdate: December 28, 1998

Attendance: 13,358 (11,233 paid, sold out)

Hosted by Tony Schiavone, “Iron” Mike Tenay, Larry Zbyszko, & Bobby “The Brain” Heenan

What’s up with Bischoff and Flair after their scuffle last night? Will Konnan retain, or will BPP find a way to capture the World TV title? What happens when Kidman, Mysterio, Eddie, and Guerrera fly with the greatest of ease? What’s up with Disco? How will WCW recover following the PPV?

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WWF RAW is WAR December 21, 1998

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Taped from Spokane, WA

Airdate: December 21, 1998 (taped 12/15)

Attendance: 9,487 (sold out)

Hosted by Michael Cole & Jerry “The King” Lawler

Can Gunn win the Intercontinental title? Will Road Dog attain singles glory with the Hardcore title? Or will Bossman find means to keep it? What’s new with Shane? Mankind? What’s going on with Henry? What’s the latest in the war between DX and the Corporation? Although it’s Christmastime, this episode is red hot!

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WCW Monday Nitro December 21, 1998

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Live from St. Louis, MO

Airdate: December 21, 1998

Attendance: 28,959

Hosted by Tony Schiavone, “Iron” Mike Tenay, Larry Zbyszko, & Bobby “The Brain” Heenan

Call Hall end Goldberg’s winning streak? What’s up with Flair? What happens when Eddie and Mysterio go to battle? Is Mark McGwire REALLY on Nitro? What kind of crap is Disco trying to pull? Since the show’s in another stadium with a large crowd, could WCW pull off a great show to promote their upcoming PPV?

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WWF RAW is WAR December 14, 1998

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Live from Tacoma, WA

Airdate: December 14, 1998

Attendance: 17,508 (sold out)

Hosted by Michael Cole & Jerry “The King” Lawler

Will HHH win the WWF title, or can the Corporation find a way for Rock to retain? Will NAO survive against Bossman and Shamrock this time? What does DX have up its sleeve for the Corporation this week? What’s new between Austin and Mr. McMahon? Mankind? And who will be revealed as the Blue Blazer?

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WCW Monday Nitro December 14, 1998

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Live from Tampa, FL

Airdate: December 14, 1998

Attendance: 13,187 (10,464 paid, sold out)

Hosted by Tony Schiavone, “Iron” Mike Tenay, Larry Zbyszko, & Bobby “The Brain” Heenan

Who will win the triangle match in the main event? What happens to Flair? What chaos occurs between DDP and Giant? Will Kidman retain the Cruiserweight title? What could possibly be on Jericho’s mind this week? What’s the latest with Booker T? Raven? Lots to unbuckle here, so get settled and enjoy some WCW!

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WWF RAW is WAR December 7, 1998

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Taped from New Haven, CT

Airdate: December 7, 1998 (taped 12/01)

Attendance: 7,154 (sold out)

Hosted by Michael Cole & Jerry “The King” Lawler

It’s the go-home show for Rock Bottom! Will Austin and Mankind overcome the combo of Rock and Undertaker? What’s the latest on the NAO? Are they with the Corporation or DX? What are the latest shenanigans revolving around the Blue Blazer?

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WCW Monday Nitro December 7, 1998

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Live from Houston, TX

Airdate: December 7, 1998

Attendance: 32,076 (31,460 paid, sold out)

Hosted by Tony Schiavone, “Iron” Mike Tenay, Larry Zbyszko, & Bobby “The Brain” Heenan

Emanating from the Astrodome, will Nitro blast off or space out? What’ll be the HUGE main event? Will BPP and Hall go one-on-one? What’s Disco’s big announcement? Can Booker T recapture the World TV title? With an enormous crowd on hand, I expect WCW to go full throttle!

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WWF RAW is WAR November 30, 1998

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Live from Baltimore, MD

Airdate: November 30, 1998

Attendance: 11,006 (sold out)

Hosted by Jim Ross & Jerry “The King” Lawler

What happens between Austin and Undertaker this week? Who makes his triumphant return? Can Mankind retain against Bossman in a ladder match? Care to find out the details of the date between Henry and Chyna?

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