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The debut of WCW Monday Nitro: photos. W Y |. U5 T! o0 C) K
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Brian Pillman defeated Jushin "Thunder" Liger in the first match in WCW Nitro history.4 b9 A) n0 ]* @0 m
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9 I2 p2 i/ V$ {* [7 mRic Flair and Sting renewed their epic rivalry in the Mall of America for the historic show.6 a% e$ N% L, j0 r U) Y
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# H4 y6 k! o( Z; RThe match ended in controversy as Arn Anderson interjected himself into the proceedings.
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WCW Champion Hulk Hogan took on Big Bubba Rogers in the main event.
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3 C3 f+ V0 p5 j: KHogan fought back against the burly bodyguard to claim victory.. h( N7 {# f& f& e" u P/ \
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Hogan was then attacked by The Dungeon of Doom ...4 l% n! O& Z+ Q8 i
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; Y. Q. u* I* q# N9 m... until Lex Luger, who wrestled for WWE just one night prior, made the save!
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None of WCW's top stars knew what to make of The Total Package's surprise appearance. |
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