WCW Monday Nitro

==1995–1999==
WCW Monday Nitro 1995-1999 logo (Alternative version).svg|Alternate version of the logo, 1995-1998
WCW Monday Nitro 1995-1999 logo (Alternative version 2).svg|Alternate version of the logo, 1998-1999
wcw_monday_nitro_logo_by_wrestling_networld-d82b33g.png|Another alternate version but without the TNT logo
Logo-globo-1980-0.png|Title card (later used in 1998 for taped programs)
WCW Monday Nitro started on September 4, 1995 to compete against WWF's Raw, a period known as the "Monday Night Wars." Both shows were neck to neck in the ratings in late 1995 through early 1996. But in the summer of 1996, with the rise of the nWo faction, Nitro defeated Raw in the ratings for the next 83 weeks. In response, WWF launched the Attitude Era in late 1997, putting them on top.
In the ratings, both shows were swinging back and forth in 1998, during the second wrestling boom period. Come January 4, 1999, nearly 500,000 Nitro viewers turned to see Mick Foley take his first title on Raw, right after the infamous "Fingerpoke of Doom." From there, WWF took the lead again.
==1999–2001==
Shot0202-0.png|2000–2001 title card
On March 26, 2001, WCW Monday Nitro lost the Monday Night Wars against WWF Raw. On that night, WCW presented "Night of Champions" on the final episode of Nitro. Also both Sting and Ric Flair wrestled each other on that night as well. 
== See also ==
* All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
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