SHOT OF NOSTALGIA #1.28: WCW 1996 | NOV 25th & DEC 2nd WCW NITRO | NEW WORLD ORDER RECRUITS ANY & ALL

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In episode 28 ACEFIELD RETRO returns with MIKE BELCASTER to discuss two jam-packed episodes. We take on the NOV 25th and DEC 2nd MONDAY NITRO as we build towards STARRCADE. Believe it or not, we are almost done with this ride through 1996. We will get more build toward Hogan and Piper at the December spectacle while Bischoff continues his reign of terror under the nWo banner. We have some interesting conversations about the relationship between AAA and WWF brewing in response to WCW's successful CRUISERWEIGHT division. We also finally have some resolution on what is going on with the UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP. We start a tournament to crown a new champion this week since RIC FLAIR is out for a while due to a shoulder injury. We see the return of ALEX WRIGHT which will make Belcaster super happy. MR. PERFECT is officially trading in his loyalties to head to WCW. Is there anyone else that WCW has their eye on to steal from WCW in this ruthless Monday Night War? As usual, we dig into Dave Meltzer’s newsletter as it happened in real-time to bring in CONTEXT and help us travel completely back to 1996 to get an idea of what this event meant to WCW’s drive to overtake WWF in the MONDAY NIGHT WARS. What was the rating like? Is there more drama to unpack? As always, this episode is sure to be an amazing time with the main homie MIKE BELCASTER. Don’t forget to grab your weekly Shot of Nostalgia at 7 PM Eastern to continue FLASHBACK FRIDAY ON THE TAVERN. As always, tip your bartenders & learn from the past!

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This episode originally aired on October 28, 2022 on our streaming platforms. We are releasing the back catalog for audio purposes! Enjoy!