Neal Pruitt's Secrets of WCW Nitro | wrestling stories from the voice of the nWo | Bischoff | Schiavone | Flair | Austin
Former World Championship Wrestling producer Neal Pruitt - perhaps best known to fans as the unforgettable voice of the New World Order - discusses the previously unheard stories behind the production of a variety of classic WCW Nitro moments, including: Roddy Piper's trip to Alcatraz; The creation of the nWo logo; Hollywood Hogan's initial heel 'promos'... And much more! This podcast focuses on the magic created behind the camera during an iconic period in professional wrestling. In an unprecedented level of detail, Neal takes fans into the production truck and reveals the technical wizardry that helped create some of the most memorable segments in WCW history. Subscribe now!
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The following is an excerpt from BEYOND NITRO: Untold Stories from the WCW era by Guy Evans, available NOW on Audible and Apple Books!
Canada: https://audible.ca/pd/B0GT6YW6BC/?source_code=AMNORWS...
The following is an excerpt from BEYOND NITRO: Untold Stories from the WCW era by Guy Evans, available NOW on Audible and Apple Books!
Canada: https://audible.ca/pd/B0GT6YW6BC/?source_code=AMNO...
Now on Audible - BEYOND NITRO: Untold Stories from the WCW era by Guy Evans
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In this episode of Secrets of Nitro, Neal reflects on his close working relationship with Hulk Hogan at WCW, Hogan's famous heel turn at Bash at the Beach '96, and more. Part 2 coming soon!
ENDING SOON ON KICKSTARTER: THE HULK HOGAN STORY!
On the morning of July 24, 2025, the most famous professional wrestler in history – Terry 'Hulk Hogan' Bollea – passed away in Clearwater, Florida. Within days, I started to receive corresponde...
JUST LAUNCHED ON KICKSTARTER: THE HULK HOGAN STORY!
On the morning of July 24, 2025, the most famous professional wrestler in history – Terry 'Hulk Hogan' Bollea – passed away in Clearwater, Florida. Within days, I started to receive correspondence from readers who asked if I would consider writing a biography on the 'Immortal One' himself. This was somewhat serendipitous because without much fanfare, I had
BEYOND NITRO: Untold Stories from the WCW era...is now available in AUDIO format!
Order NOW -> https://guyevansbooks.com/products/beyond-nitro-untold-stories-from-the-wcw-era-audiobook
Synopsis
Bestselling author Guy Evans ('NITRO') returns with a monumental 680-page volume on World Championship Wrestling, bringing to light scores of revelatory insights in the process. Informed by over 100 ne...
Recorded: 5/22/25
Neal and Guy return with Part 2 of their discussion about the new book 'BEYOND NITRO' - available now at Amazon and GuyEvansBooks.com!
In this episode, Neal and Guy also discuss some of the changes that occurred in the wrestling business since the days of WCW, including t...
Recorded: 5/22/25
Neal and Guy return with an awesome discussion about the new book 'BEYOND NITRO' - available now at Amazon and GuyEvansBooks.com! This is Part 1...enjoy!
BOOK INFO
BEYOND NITRO: Untold Stories from the WCW era is now available!
Order NOW -> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6S2PJNF
Synopsis
Bestselling author Guy Evans ('NITRO') returns with a monumental 680-page volume on World Championship Wrestling, bringing to ligh...
*Recorded in late 2024*
Originally recorded last year - and now released for the first time - Neal and Guy are joined by Scott Lansing, the visionary who captured the iconic footage from the last Monday Nitro!
As part of this fascinating conversation, Neal and Scott also share their thoughts on the conclusion of the Who Killed WCW? series. Enjoy!
BOOK INFO
BEYOND NITRO: Untold Stories from the WCW era is now available!
BEYOND NITRO: Untold Stories from the WCW era is now available!
Order NOW -> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6S2PJNF
Synopsis
Bestselling author Guy Evans ('NITRO') returns with a monumental 680-page volume on World Championship Wrestling, bringing to light scores of revelatory insights in the process. Informed by over 100 new interviews, hundreds of internal company documents, confidential corporate materials, and never-before-seen f...
Neal and Guy talk Episode 2 of VICE's Who Killed WCW? series!
BOOK INFO
SITTING RINGSIDE, VOLUME 1: WCW
DavidPenzerBook.com
SYNOPSIS
From 1995 to 2001, Ted Turner's World Championship Wrestling (WCW) famously battled Vince McMahon's World Wrestling Federation (WWF) for Monday night ratings supremacy. While on the WCW side, numerous autobiographical accounts have been written of the time period, relatively few participants witnesse...
Neal and Guy are back to discuss Episode 1 of VICE's Who Killed WCW? series!
BOOK INFO
SITTING RINGSIDE, VOLUME 1: WCW
DavidPenzerBook.com
SYNOPSIS
From 1995 to 2001, Ted Turner's World Championship Wrestling (WCW) famously battled Vince McMahon's World Wrestling Federation (WWF) for Monday night ratings supremacy. While on the WCW side, numerous autobiographical accounts have been written of the time period, relatively few partic...
Episode 43: Secrets of Nitro returns!
After a four-and-a-half year hiatus (!), Neal and Guy return to the airwaves for Episode 43, discussing some old stories, the upcoming WCW series on VICE, and Guy's new book with David Penzer. Enjoy!
BOOK INFO
SITTING RINGSIDE, VOLUME 1: WCW
DavidPenzerBook.com
SYNOPSIS
From 1995 to 2001, Ted Turner's World Championship Wrestling (WCW) famously battled Vince McMahon's World Wrestling Federati...
A Secrets of Nitro update, including information on a new book from Guy Evans!
BOOK INFO
SITTING RINGSIDE, VOLUME 1: WCW
DavidPenzerBook.com
SYNOPSIS
From 1995 to 2001, Ted Turner's World Championship Wrestling (WCW) famously battled Vince McMahon's World Wrestling Federation (WWF) for Monday night ratings supremacy. While on the WCW side, numerous autobiographical accounts have been written of the time period, relatively few part...
Produced in partnership with NITRO author Guy Evans, Grateful covers Eric Bischoff's post 2006-career, including his WWE return, AEW involvement, TNA experience and much more.
Explore the unlikely journey that culminated in Bischoff's surprise induction into the WWE Hall of Fame!
"If you had asked me in 2006 what the next 15 years of my life would look like, ...
NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW...is now available in AUDIO format!
Order NOW -> https://wcwnitrobook.com/item/nitro-the-incredible-rise-and-inevitable-collapse-of-ted-turners-wcw-audio-book
REVIEWS:
"The most definitive, well written and thoroughly researched book on the rise and fall of WCW."
--Eric Bischoff, former WCW President
"This is - without question - the very best book ever written...
As promised, Secrets of Nitro returns with Episode 42: Directing Ted Turner!!!
-> Don't forget to order NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW. Go to www.wcwnitrobook.com or Amazon.com NOW!
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In Episode 41 of Secrets of WCW Nitro, Neal discusses his impressions of both a recent WWE show, and AEW's 'Double or Nothing' event. Enjoy!
-> Don't forget to order NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW. Go to www.wcwnitrobook.com or Amazon.com NOW!
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Special bonus for Secrets of Nitro listeners...here is Neal's interview with Sean Waltman, recorded during 'Starrcast 1' in Chicago. Enjoy!
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We are back with answers to more of your questions! Neal talks about the wrestling media, rushing segments to air, why WCW was such a "mess" in terms of music, and much more...enjoy!
-> Don't forget to order NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW. Go to www.wcwnitrobook.com or Amazon.com NOW!
Subscribe on iTunes:
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