Episode
WCW Monday Nitro: April 26, 1999
Overview
With Ric Flair now a patient in a mental hospital, a battle for control of WCW begins between Commissioner “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and the new WCW President Charles Robinson. Sting sets his sights on Diamond Dallas Page’s WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Plus, Konnan, the NWO, and more are featured.
Details
- Series
- WCW Monday Nitro
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 17
- Air date
- 1999-04-26
- Runtime
- 136 min
Episode context
April 26, 1999 is Episode 17 in Season 5 - 1999 of WCW Monday Nitro. It aired on 1999-04-26. The runtime is 136 min.
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Episode 16: April 19, 1999
As Diamond Dallas Page continues his reign as WCW World Heavyweight Champion, Goldberg steps up to end his run. WCW Superstars question the mental stability of their president Ric Flair. WCW Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio Jr. defends his title in a Fatal 4-Way Match against, Blitzkrieg, Psychosis, and Juventud Guerrera.
Episode 18: May 3, 1999
Tensions escalate between Ric Flair and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper as Flair makes his return to Nitro. Things come to head within the New World Order when a bounty is placed on Kevin Nash. In action, Bam Bam Bigelow gets hardcore with Hak. Plus, Diamond Dallas Page defends his WCW World Heavyweight Championship against an unlikely opponent and much more.
More episodes from this season
Episode 15: April 12, 1999
Things begin to heat up as the new WCW World Heavyweight Champion, Diamond Dallas Page, defends his title against the new US Champion, Scott Steiner. WCW President Ric Flair must face the WCW Icon, Sting. Kevin Nash sends a message to DDP. Plus, Booker T, Rey Mysterio, Goldberg, and many more compete on this episode of Nitro.
Episode 19: May 17, 1999
The battle for control over WCW continues as Eric Bischoff makes his return to Nitro and sides with “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. “Macho Man” Randy Savage sets his sights on the new WCW Heavyweight Champion Kevin Nash, but Diamond Dallas Page has him first. Plus, Konnan battles Curt Hennig, Sting takes on Rick Steiner, and more.
Episode 14: April 5, 1999
WCW unveils its bold new look to the world. Goldberg introduces his version of a lottery to see who he will face at Spring Stampede. The United States Championship tournament rolls on with Booker T squaring off against Chris Jericho. Plus, WCW President Ric Flair defends his WCW Heavyweight Championship in an unprecedented situation and much more.
Episode 20: May 24, 1999
“Rowdy'”Roddy Piper makes “Macho Man” Randy Savage answer for his recent attacks on WCW Superstars. Buff Bagwell challenges Rick Steiner for the Television Championship while a Battle Royal for the Cruiserweight Title proves to be no laughing matter. Plus, Hollywood Hogan returns to Nitro. Chavo Guerrero Jr., Raven and many more in action.
Episode 13: March 29, 1999
On a special Nitro from Canada, Bret Hart gives Goldberg the opportunity he’s been waiting for. However, appearances may be deceiving. Hollywood Hogan challenges Ric Flair for the WCW Title, but the Nature Boy has other plans for the leader of the NWO. Plus, Chris Jericho, Dean Malenko, and many more are in action.
Episode 21: May 31, 1999
From the Ultimate Fighting world, Tank Abbott comes to WCW to serve as referee in a Steel Cage Match between Sting and Rick Steiner. “Rowdy” Roddy Piper causes a rift in The Four Horsemen. The rivalry between WCW Champion Kevin Nash and “Macho Man” Randy Savage gets dirty. Curt Hennig starts a crusade against rap, but Konnan takes exception.
Episode 12: March 22, 1999
The deck continues to be stacked against Rey Mysterio as he faces Ric Flair in the main event. The New World Order hosts the Miss NWO contest. Scott Steiner takes on Chris Jericho. Two of WCW’s fiercest competitors square off when Fit Finlay battles Rick Steiner. Vampiro faces Juventud Guerrera and much more.
Episode 22: June 7, 1999
The rivalry between WCW Champion Kevin Nash and “Macho Man” Randy Savage continues. Buff Bagwell tries to convince “Rowdy” Roddy Piper of his worth. Diamond Dallas Page & Bam Bam Bigelow defend their Tag Team Championship. Also in action, Ernest ‘The Cat’ Miller, Rey Mysterio Jr. and a main event featuring Sting.
Episode 11: March 15, 1999
A huge tag team match headlines this episode of Nitro when ‘Nature Boy’ Ric Flair joins forces with Goldberg to take on Hollywood Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash. Chris Jericho goes one on one with Booker T. Rey Mysterio takes on Kidman. The Four Horsemen, New World Order, and many more are featured.
Episode 23: June 14, 1999
The WCW President introduces his new Vice-President, which causes some superstars to take exception. WCW Champion Kevin Nash offers Sid Vicious an opportunity at his title. Master P and his No Limit Soldiers arrive in WCW to provide back up for Konnan and Rey Mysterio Jr. Also, Kidman takes on Hugh Morrus and much more.