My WWE 2K20 Universe: WCW Monday Nitro (Apr.W1.19.Mon)

WCW Monday Nitro

Monday.April.Week 1.2019

Chicago, IL

CHAMPIONS

WCW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION '91-'93: Hollywood Hulk Hogan (2x)(1D)(Since Feb.W4.19.Mon)

WCW UNITED STATES CHAMPION: (Vacant)

WCW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Outsiders (Kevin Nash & Scott Hall)(7x)(0D)(Since Mar.W2.19.Mon)

WCW HARDCORE CHAMPION: Scott Hall (3x)(0D)(Since Feb.W3.19.Mon)

WCW POWER RANKINGS
1. Kevin Nash (WCW World Tag Team Champion)

2. Scott Hall (WCW World Tag Team Champion/WCW Hardcore Champion)

3. Ric Flair '88

4. Sting '91

5. Hollywood Hulk Hogan (WCW World Heavyweight Champion '88)

TONIGHT: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair '88 challenges Hollywood Hulk Hogan for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship!

MATCH #1

Normal Match

Kevin Nash (w/Scott Hall & Ted DiBiase) vs “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes '85 (w/Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart '98)]

Mid-Match: Dusty busts Nash open!

WINNER: “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes '85

Method: Pinfall

Finish: Bionic Elbow

Post-Match: Nash begrudgingly shakes Dusty's hand before storming off.

Note: Tag title match with The Outsiders for Dusty and Neidhart is now justified.

INTERVIEW: “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes '85 and Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart '98 challenge The Outsiders for the WCW World Tag Team Championship!

MATCH #2

Normal Match

Sting '99 vs Eric Ace

WINNER: Sting '99

Method: Pinfall

Finish: Tombstone Piledriver

Note: As expected. Sting '99 remains strong and reliable. Could become backup for babyfaces vs Hogan/WWE.

SHOW CLOSER PROMO

“The Nature Boy” Ric Flair '91 and Sting '91 will soon meet in the finals of the WCW United States Championship Tournament! Flair believes that his victory is a foregone conclusion while Sting won't stop at nothing until he wins the gold! During this promo battle, Flair says something that provokes Sting '91 to strike him which sets off a heated brawl that Sting '91 gets the better of!

Ric Flair '91 vs Sting '91

PROMO BATTLE WINNER: N/A

With tension boiling, the WCW U.S. Title Tournament Final is a grudge match now, not just competitive.

MAIN EVENT

WCW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Normal Match

Hollywood Hulk Hogan (c) vs Ric Flair '88

WINNER and WCW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: Hollywood Hulk Hogan

Method: Pinfall

Finish: Leg Drop

Tonight's outcome solidifies Hogan as a dominant outside champion.

WCW locker room grows resentful of another outsider holding their top title.

Flair '88 loses clean, making it hard to justify an immediate rematch.

 

Fictional Example Metrics for April W1 Nitro:

    🟢 Total Views (First 7 Days): 620,000

    🟡 Viewer Drop-off: 12% after Match #1 (a bit high — Dusty/Nash may not have held younger audience)

    🟢 Completion Rate: 71% (very strong — most fans watched to the Hogan/Flair main event)

    🔴 Lowest Segment: Sting '99 squash (still viewed but skipped by many)

    🟢 Most Rewatched Segment: Hogan vs Flair '88 match & Flair '91 vs Sting '91 promo brawl

2. Social Media Buzz (Fictionalized, In-Universe)

Track fan reactions from:

    Twitter Hashtags: #WCWNitro, #NatureBoyVsHollywood, #StingIsBack

    Trending Topics: #DustyRhodes, #GoldbergReturns (if teased), #Flair91

    YouTube Comment Highlights (e.g., on a replayed Hogan/Flair match clip)

    Facebook Shares of classic promo flashbacks

Sample Fan Reactions (In-Universe):

    “Hogan/Flair in 2019?? It shouldn’t work… but it worked. They delivered nostalgia and energy.”
    “Dusty beating Nash with the Bionic Elbow in 2019 was pure magic. No notes.”
    “Why is Hogan still wearing red and yellow on WCW? Get him outta here!”
    “Flair '91 vs Sting '91 feels more heated than anything on RAW.”

3. WWE.com Feature Stats

    🔼 Match of the Night Poll Winner: Hogan vs Flair '88

    🆕 “Hidden Gem” Segment: Sting '91 attacking Flair '91 in promo brawl

    🥇 Top Superstar Gallery Clicks: Ric Flair (both 1988 and 1991 versions trending)

4. In-Universe Fan Response (Canonically)
Positives:

    Main Event delivered: Hogan vs Flair felt important, even in 2019.

    Dusty’s babyface win over Nash: huge crowd pop, classic storytelling.

    Strong nostalgia energy: especially with WCW visuals and intro return.

    The brawl between Flair '91 and Sting '91: feels like a real feud.

Critiques:

    Sting '99 squash match: too short, fans wanted a real bout or better opponent.

    Lack of new talent: No surprises or breakout newcomers (unless Goldberg is teased next week).

    Scott Hall's Hardcore Title reign: Some fans are noticing he hasn’t defended in months — could be addressed soon to avoid criticism.

🧠 Final Verdict (April Week 1 Nitro)
📈 Critical Reception:

    7.8/10 — “A solid, nostalgia-driven debut with enough spark to justify more.”
    Critics applaud the use of classic WCW storytelling, especially Flair/Sting tension and Dusty’s win, but some wish for more modern urgency and competitive undercard matches.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Fan Reception:

    8.3/10 — “Loved seeing these legends go. Hogan/Flair hit me in the feels.”
    Fans love the familiar faces and the updated production. Sting and Flair '91’s rivalry is seen as the most compelling thread. The tag division has surprised many. 

 

WCW Monday Nitro is a fully independent, touring brand, produced by WWE in tribute to the original WCW. It airs exclusively on the WWE Network from 6–7 PM on Mondays, filmed in legacy arenas with the full 1998 Nitro stage. It does not share RAW’s arena or infrastructure, allowing for a completely distinct aesthetic and atmosphere.