Product Details

• Actors: WCW
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Turner Home Ent
• VHS Release Date: November 5, 1996
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6304234783
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #186,324 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hog Wild ushered in a new era in WCW, December 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: WCW Hog Wild 1996 [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Of course this show saw the NWO really take a stand by collectively defeating Sting, Lex Luger, and the Giant - as well as gaining possession of the World title. Ric Flair vs. Eddie Gurrero for the US belt was a great match. The Stieners vs. Harlem Heat was well done. Benoit vs. Malenko is a classic. Basically this event had a large amount of great talent, some really good matches, and was the starting point in the NWO's takeover.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hog Wild 1996 In Review, December 24, 2008

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Pat Russell "Projekt Pat Reviews" (Grottoes, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: WCW Hog Wild 1996 [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This event was a very good follow-up to the two previous events before it. Shows the NWO fully together and dominating for the first time in a pay-per-view.

Commentary: Dusty Rhodes, Tony Schiavone, and Bobby Heenan.

- Ultimo Dragon vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. for Cruiserweight Title (4.5/5)
We all expect great things from Mysterio and Ultimo Dragon puts on a great show, with foreign submission moves that will leave your head spinning.

- Ice Train vs. Scott Norton (2/5)
Eh. No one cared.

- Bull Nakano vs. Madusa (2/5)
A boring match, but you get to see destruction of a motorcycle.

- Dean Malenko vs. Chris Benoit (5/5)
This match was off the charts! Both men gave it their all in this near 30 minute match. It was back and forth the whole time. It was long, but it never got boring.

- The Steiner Brothers vs. Harlem Heat for Tag Team Titles (4.5/5)
Well done! I loved this tag team match for the wrestlers involved, the energy of the fans, and the Harlem boys who definitely got their heat.

- Eddie Guerrero vs. Ric Flair for U.S. Title (5/5)
Another great match between two legends. I think both styles, which were very opposite, seemed to go together like bread and butter. One of Ric Flair's best matches, and Eddie Guerrero shows that he can go toe to toe with anyone.

- Lex Luger & Sting vs. The Outsiders (4/5)
Very exciting tag team match for the fact that the NWO was just formed. The Outsider are my favorite tag team of all time, so any match with them in it keeps me glued.

- The Giant vs. Hollywood Hogan (3/5)
Not a very good match, but afterwards Hogan cuts a nice promo and beats up an old friend to gain some heat.

This is a must buy. Especially if your interested in the roots of NWO, and outdoor wrestling events.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars WCW Hog Wild 1996, August 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: WCW Hog Wild 1996 [VHS] (VHS Tape)

It was ok, but the main event really sucked! "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan vs. Giant for the WCW world heavyweight title. The cruiserweight title match was good between Rey Mysterio, Jr. and Ultimo Dragon. The Luger-Sting, Outsiders match was pretty good. That was the match when Nick Patrick turned NWO. Some of the other matches were Harlem Heat vs. Steiner Bros.(Tag Team Championship), Ric Flair vs. Eddie Guerreo(U.S. title), Medusa vs. Bull Nakano, Ice Train vs. Scott Norton, Chris Benoit vs. Dean Malenko(really long). Overall the event was pretty good, buy it for something old to watch and to see the NWO just after they formed.