WCW Nitro #57: October 14th, 1996. (Rewatched 22 May 2020).

Today, we're going to be talking about WCW Nitro #57!  This episode of Nitro was in my backyard, at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis, Tennessee.  Yes, during the show, they even said that Jerry Lawler helped promote it and "put butts in seats".   The Mid-South Coliseum was closed in 2006, but I've heard there have been plans to restore and re-open it.  Back to Nitro, this was a fun show.  Lots more WCW/nWo tension, and more building of the Macho Man, ohhhh yeaahhhhh!  So, let's get into the show!

Singles Match: Dean Malenko defeated Brad Armstrong (5:22)
- I love me some Dean Malenko.  One of the all time greats.

Singles Match: Jim Duggan defeated M. Wallstreet (4:34)
- I really dig Hacksaw Jim Duggan.  It's been so much fun watching him wrestle again.  He was always one of my favorites growing up.

Singles Match: Hugh Morrus defeated Jim Powers (w/ Teddy Long) (6:34)
- WCW really likes Jim Powers, he's been on TV a lot lately.  During this match, Tony actually thanked Jerry Lawler for promoting the show and packing the event.

Singles Match: Lex Luger defeated Greg Valentine (6:35)
- Nothing beats watching these two legends fight.

Macho Man Promo
- Mach was interviewed by Bischoff, and Bischoff aired a promo of Miss Elizabeth, in which she apologizes for siding with Hulk Hogan.

Singles Match: Eddie Guerrero defeated The Cheetah Kid (2:41)
- No clue who the Cheetah Kid is.  I can't find anything about him online.  Some websites say Rocco Rock of Public Enemy used to go by The Cheetah Kid, but that definitely isn't Rocco Rock.

Singles Match: Jeff Jarrett defeated Big Bubba Rogers (w/ Jimmy Hart) (6:43)
- Pretty cool seeing these two former WWF guys in a match against each other.  I forget how much WCW took in former WWF talent back in the 90's.

Non Title Tag Team Match: Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray) (w/ Col. Robert Parker & Sister Sherri) vs. The Faces Of Fear (Meng & The Barbarian) - No Contest (7:17)
- I had no idea the titles changed, but apparently Public Enemy lost the titles to Harlem Heat on WCW Saturday Night on 10/1/1996.  I haven't been watching Saturday Night in my rewatch.  And, of course the show ended with WCW vs nWo again, as usual!