Episode
WCW Monday Nitro: January 15, 2001
Overview
CEO Ric Flair celebrates his ascension by holding a funeral for the career of Bill Goldberg. Kevin Nash challenges Scott Steiner for the WCW Championship. Konnan and Mike Awesome find themselves in a hairy situation. Plus, Bam Bam Bigelow takes on Ernest “The Cat” Miller, Chavo Guerrero defends the Cruiserweight Championship against Crowbar.
Details
- Series
- WCW Monday Nitro
- Season
- Season 7
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 2001-01-15
- Runtime
- 83 min
Episode context
January 15, 2001 is Episode 2 in Season 7 - 2001 of WCW Monday Nitro. It aired on 2001-01-15. The runtime is 83 min.
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Episode 1: January 8, 2001
Scott Steiner defends the WCW Heavyweight Championship against Jeff Jarrett. The Natural Born Thrillers and The Insiders are in for the fight of their lives in a Minnesota Massacre Last Man Standing Match. Plus, Shane Douglas goes one-on-one with Sid Vicious, Goldberg teams with Sarge DeWayne Bruce against Kronik, and much more.
Episode 3: January 23, 2001 - Tuesday Nitro
CEO Ric Flair is faced with a choice to decide who is a worthy contender for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Shane Douglas tries to remove Ernest “The Cat” Miller from being a thorn in the side of “The Nature Boy.” Plus, Diamond Dallas Page battles Lex Luger, Michael Modest faces Christopher Daniels, and much more action.
More episodes from this season
Episode 4: January 29, 2001
CEO Ric Flair forces Kevin Nash into a Handicap Match main event against Totally Buff and prepares to sign a new acquisition to the WCW roster. Jeff Jarrett’s rivalry with Diamond Dallas Page escalates. Plus, Lance Storm goes one-on-one with Crowbar, United States Champion Shane Douglas takes on Rick Steiner, and much more action.
Episode 5: February 5, 2001
Kevin Nash and Ernest “The Cat” Miller look to disrupt CEO Ric Flair’s established order. Dustin Rhodes arrives to send a message of his own to “The Nature Boy.” Scott Steiner’s days as WCW Champion may be numbered as he defends the gold in a Handicap Match. Plus, Diamond Dallas Page, Buff Bagwell, and many more in action.
Episode 6: February 12, 2001
As the tyranny of Ric Flair’s regime continues to cause problems in WCW, Kevin Nash turns the tables on the CEO by going after something dear to “The Nature Boy’s” heart. Ernest “The Cat” Miller defends his status as WCW Commissioner against Lance Storm. Shawn Stasiak faces Chuck Palumbo, Dustin Rhodes battles Rick Steiner, and more.
Episode 7: February 19, 2001
Following a SuperBrawl that saw Kevin Nash forced into retirement, a funeral is held for the career of Big Sexy. As Ric Flair and his regime celebrate their recent accomplishment, Diamond Dallas Page steps up to challenge their authority. Jeff Jarrett impersonates a legend. Plus, Lance Storm, Ernest “The Cat” Miller, Buff Bagwell, and much more.
Episode 8: February 26, 2001
Diamond Dallas Page plays mind games with WCW Champion Scott Steiner. Dustin Rhodes battles Jeff Jarrett with Ric Flair as Special Referee. The dog chases the cat as Rick Steiner goes after Ernest Miller. Plus, Kanyon looks to flat line Sean O’Haire, Shane Helms battles Shannon Moore, and much more action.
Episode 9: March 5, 2001
One man’s nightmare is another’s American Dream, as Dusty Rhodes returns to help his son confront Ric Flair. The Steiner Brothers are in tag team action when they take on Booker T & Diamond Dallas Page. Kanyon targets Miss Jones in order to get to Ernest Miller. Plus, Hugh Morrus, Lex Luger, and many more are in action.
Episode 10: March 12, 2001
After one of Scott Steiner’s favorite freaks is attacked by an unknown assailant, Big Poppa Pump looks at Buff Bagwell’s documentary for answers. Stacy Keibler returns to show her little bundle of joy to the world. Ric Flair’s regime gets a little payback on Diamond Dallas Page. Plus, Lance Storm, Kanyon, and many more are in action.
Episode 11: March 19, 2001
A man whose name is synonymous with World Championship Wrestling returns to shake things up. After disposing of Diamond Dallas Page, WCW Champion Scott Steiner is now targeted by another contender for his title. Ric Flair must reap what he has sown as Dusty Rhodes looks to collect a unique debt. Plus, Kidman, Lance Storm, and many more in action.
Episode 13: March 26, 2001 - Spring Break-Out 2001: Night Of Champions
World Championship Wrestling comes to the end of it historic journey in sports-entertainment as Nitro airs its final episode. With the McMahon Family now in control, the stars of WCW compete under the Nitro banner for the last time. From Ric Flair and Sting, to Booker T and Diamond Dallas Page, WCW’s finest bid farewell and look towards the future.
Episode 14: Best Singles Matches Of 2000 - Special
On this special edition of Nitro, Mike Tenay and Tony Schiavone revisit this show's best singles matches from the year 2000.