On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson travel back 30 years to the October 21, 1996, edition of WCW Monday Nitro and the debut of "Crow" Sting! With a haunting new look and an attitude that left everyone guessing, Sting begins a transformation that would become one of wrestling's most iconic characters. Eric and Conrad break down the show beat by beat, dissecting its formatting, pacing, and storytelling as WCW's battle with the nWo intensifies. From the placement of key moments to the decisions that kept viewers hooked, get an in-depth look at how Nitro came together from the man who helped make it happen!
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