DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Podcast: 1996
Join Karl Stern on this week’s DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Podcast for a look back at one of the most significant and impactful years in pro wrestling history: 1996.
WCW was exploding in popularity with the formation of the NWO, the heel turn of Hulk Hogan, and much more while WWF was trying to find the right combination to fight the rise of WCW and with some incredible matches.
I have grabbed a copy of the Pro Wrestling Illustrated Almanac for guidance, so let’s see what was so special about 1996.
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Karl Stern is a pro wrestling historian specializing in the 1980s and pioneer era (pre-1900) of pro wrestling. He is an author who has written several books on wrestling and independently runs the When It Was Cool retro pop culture website.