8 most memorable nWo moments in history

Too Sweet! The nWo are set to be inducted into WWE's 2020 Hall of Fame class
Too Sweet! The nWo are set to be inducted into WWE's 2020 Hall of Fame class

#5 "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan wins the WCW World Title (Hog Wild - August 10, 1996)

Hollywood Hogan en route to his second WCW World Title
Hollywood Hogan en route to his second WCW World Title

The nWo had been wreaking havoc on WCW wrestlers and staff for two months, however something was missing: gold.

The opportunity to win a WCW title was afforded to Hollywood Hogan, when he challenged WCW World Champion, The Giant, in the headliner of the inagural Hog Wild pay per view, taking place from the World renowned, Sturgis motorcycle rally.

In a passable main event, Hogan, with assistance from the Outsiders downed The Giant to win his second WCW World title.

The nWo now possessed the WCW World Championship.

Post-match came another memorable angle, when Hogan's long-time buddy, Ed Leslie, formerly known as Brutus Beefcake in WWE and The Butcher and The Bootyman in WCW, came out to the ring, wanting to join the faction.

After discussing his long friendship and association with Hogan, Leslie believed he was the newest member of the hottest stable in wrestling. However, Hogan showed friendship was no longer important to him and his allegiance was with The Outsiders and The Outsiders only.

Leslie was battered senseless by the group and the nWo remained a three-man team, for now.

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